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"Before you hire a private investigator for any reason, it’s important to understand how much a private investigator costs. There are a couple of factors that can impact the cost of a private investigator such as whether they charge a flat or hourly rate, the type of service, and whether they ask for a retainer. Before hiring an investigator, it is important to be knowledgeable in pricing and expectations. If you need to find a trustworthy investigator, start by searching on PInow.",
"Investigators charge flat fees for these types of services as they are straightforward and rarely stray from standard procedure. The investigator has likely measured the amount of time to complete these services which leads to a predetermined, flat price.",
"For bigger jobs such as locating persons, infidelity cases, or anything involving in-depth research or surveillance, most private investigators charge an hourly rate. Hourly prices range from $40-$200 per hour with the average being around $50-$75 per hour. The amount of time that your investigation can last could range from 2-8 hours (or potentially more) depending on your case and needs. Some investigators will reduce this price per hour if you’re hiring them for a higher number of hours.",
"This cost doesn’t include additional costs such as equipment and travel fees like gas or hotel stays. Mileage expenses average around $.45 per mile. Renting a GPS tracker usually costs $50-$75 a day and often photos and videos also cost a flat fee. Challenges in the field could also potentially raise fees. If this is the case, your investigator should notify you of the changes and why they’re being implemented. Sometimes, the cost of equipment is already factored into their hourly fee so be sure to ask about any extraneous charges of which you may be unaware.",
"How much you pay for a private investigator largely depends on the type of investigation you require. Expenses typically rise the more time and resources an investigator pours into research, surveillance, and other investigative tactics. While some investigations simply require basic research from behind a computer, others require surveillance and are more prone to complications.",
"Similar to lawyers, private investigators will often ask for a retainer, or an upfront cost. Most investigators who ask for retainers will charge against your retainer and refund anything extra. Retainers can vary from $1,000-$5,000 depending on your specific case. For example, data research may require a deposit of $500 while an infidelity case may be closer to $5,000. Criminal defense work may require a retainer of $1,000-$3,500.",
"If you are using a private investigator's services through an attorney, the private investigator will usually not ask for a retainer as long as the attorney acknowledges responsibility for ensuring payment of the private investigator's invoices.",
"It might be tempting to hire a cheaper, less experienced investigator, but keep in mind that an inexperienced investigator could potentially take longer to complete the same case that a professional could complete within half the time. The results may also not be of a high caliber or usable in a court case if the need arises. In the end, hiring a professional investigator who knows the ins and outs of investigation, from the law to equipment, will more likely save you time, money, and worry.",
"Before you hire a private investigator, consult with them about their cost and how long they expect your case to last based on the answers you need. Often, these initial consultations are free. Also, be sure to have a detailed contract and conclude the case with an itemized list of expenses and records of activities so the associated charges are clear. Your investigator should also inform you of any extra expenses that arise during the investigation.",
"While hiring a private investigator can be daunting and prices may seem to add up, a quality investigation can successfully answer your questions. Peace of mind and discovering the truth is often worth the cost of hiring a professional private investigator.",
"PInow is the fastest way for you to find a pre-screened, qualified private investigator. Search by location and investigation type to find trusted private investigators who have been pre-screened and vetted."
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Before hiring an investigator, it is important to be\nknowledgeable in pricing and expectations. If you need to find a trustworthy\ninvestigator, start by searching on PInow.\n\n## Flat or Hourly Rate\n\nSome private investigators will offer their basic services for flat fees, such\nas:\n\n * Background checks\n * Identifying phone numbers\n * Vehicle registration searches\n * Criminal record searches\n * Bug sweeps\n * GPS monitoring\n\nInvestigators charge flat fees for these types of services as they are\nstraightforward and rarely stray from standard procedure. The investigator has\nlikely measured the amount of time to complete these services which leads to a\npredetermined, flat price.\n\nFor bigger jobs such as locating persons, infidelity cases, or anything\ninvolving in-depth research or surveillance, most private investigators charge\nan hourly rate. Hourly prices range from $40-$200 per hour with the average\nbeing around $50-$75 per hour. The amount of time that your investigation can\nlast could range from 2-8 hours (or potentially more) depending on your case\nand needs. Some investigators will reduce this price per hour if you’re hiring\nthem for a higher number of hours.\n\nThis cost doesn’t include additional costs such as equipment and travel fees\nlike gas or hotel stays. Mileage expenses average around $.45 per mile.\nRenting a GPS tracker usually costs $50-$75 a day and often photos and videos\nalso cost a flat fee. Challenges in the field could also potentially raise\nfees. If this is the case, your investigator should notify you of the changes\nand why they’re being implemented. Sometimes, the cost of equipment is already\nfactored into their hourly fee so be sure to ask about any extraneous charges\nof which you may be unaware.\n\n## Type of Service\n\nHow much you pay for a private investigator largely depends on the type of\ninvestigation you require. Expenses typically rise the more time and resources\nan investigator pours into research, surveillance, and other investigative\ntactics. While some investigations simply require basic research from behind a\ncomputer, others require surveillance and are more prone to complications.\n\nCommon types of investigations and their prices include:\n\n * Locating a person - $300-$600\n * Infidelity surveillance - $300-$1000\n * Locating birth parents or children - $100-$700\n * In-depth research - $300-$600\n\n## Retainer\n\nSimilar to lawyers, private investigators will often ask for a retainer, or an\nupfront cost. Most investigators who ask for retainers will charge against\nyour retainer and refund anything extra. Retainers can vary from $1,000-$5,000\ndepending on your specific case. For example, data research may require a\ndeposit of $500 while an infidelity case may be closer to $5,000. Criminal\ndefense work may require a retainer of $1,000-$3,500.\n\nIf you are using a private investigator's services through an attorney, the\nprivate investigator will usually not ask for a retainer as long as the\nattorney acknowledges responsibility for ensuring payment of the private\ninvestigator's invoices.\n\n## Why a Professional Investigator is Worth it\n\nIt might be tempting to hire a cheaper, less experienced investigator, but\nkeep in mind that an inexperienced investigator could potentially take longer\nto complete the same case that a professional could complete within half the\ntime. The results may also not be of a high caliber or usable in a court case\nif the need arises. In the end, hiring a professional investigator who knows\nthe ins and outs of investigation, from the law to equipment, will more likely\nsave you time, money, and worry.\n\nBefore you hire a private investigator, consult with them about their cost and\nhow long they expect your case to last based on the answers you need. Often,\nthese initial consultations are free. Also, be sure to have a detailed\ncontract and conclude the case with an itemized list of expenses and records\nof activities so the associated charges are clear. Your investigator should\nalso inform you of any extra expenses that arise during the investigation.\n\nWhile hiring a private investigator can be daunting and prices may seem to add\nup, a quality investigation can successfully answer your questions. Peace of\nmind and discovering the truth is often worth the cost of hiring a\nprofessional private investigator.\n\n## Find a Trusted Private Investigator\n\nPInow is the fastest way for you to find a pre-screened, qualified private\ninvestigator. 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"Many cars come equipped with GPS, or “Global Positioning Systems” that provide drivers with maps and driving directions. According to most state laws, an electronic GPS device can be mounted in a vehicle, as long as the device doesn’t obstruct the person’s view while driving. The device should be mounted either:",
"GPS devices should be used in a way that does not distract the driver while operating their vehicle. This could lead to traffic accidents, or a costly traffic ticket for distracted driving. For example, the driver should program the GPS device and study their route before they begin driving, so as to minimize confusion while driving.",
"It depends. The law concerning the government tracking has only recently started to be analyzed. Unfortunately, this puts the law far behind the development of the technology is evaluating.",
"According to the Supreme Court in United States v. Jones, police use of a GPS device to track a suspect’s vehicle is considered a “search” under the Fourth Amendment. This means that the police must secure a search warrant before affixing a GPS device to a person’s car for the purpose of tracking them.",
"Once the police secure a valid search warrant, they can attach a GPS device on the outside of a car, typically underneath the body or underneath a bumper. The device will disclose the location of the suspect’s vehicle. However, this ruling was split into three separate opinions, making the application of the rule difficult.",
"As a result, courts throughout the states have been applying the law differently, often reaching completely contrasting conclusions over the same issues. Below are the main areas of confusion.",
"Privacy – Arguments are being made that this case requires courts to dismiss warrantless surveillance evidence obtained by other means, such as a video camera. These arguments hinge on the idea that the Fourth Amendment protects one’s reasonable expectation of privacy, and that the court has determined that this type of long-term tracking is an invasion of that privacy.",
"Non-Owners – Courts are also split as to whether or not evidence obtained through this type of tracking should apply to the passengers of the vehicle. On one hand, a judge may reason that, similar to traffic stops, passengers in the vehicle are also subject to the “observations” made by the search. On the other hand, warrants require probable cause, and there is almost certainly none with respect to the passengers. Additionally, the search is limited to what – and who – is explicitly named in the warrant the passengers are likely not named in the warrant.",
"Private use of a GPS device to track another citizen’s car is also debatable. Generally speaking, it’s legal to use a GPS device to monitor another person’s car if:",
"The vehicle is visible or accessible to the public place, such as a street or parking lot, when the device is placed on it.",
"The vehicle is in a location where the owner has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as inside of a garage on their property or behind tall hedges, and can only be installed by trespassing.",
"Again, the above is a general outline. Depending on the laws of the state and trespassing issues aside, the act of invading another person’s privacy to install the GPS device may amount to a criminal act itself.",
"GPS devices are newer technology, and the legality of their use may vary by state law. Additionally, even federal courts are split on how to handle the technology. If you have any legal issues involving a GPS tracking device, you should consult with a criminal lawyer for advice. This is particularly true if you feel that the police have wrongfully used GPS evidence against you. An attorney will be able to explain the GPS laws of your state and what sort of rights and remedies you have.",
"Matthew received his Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature from University of South Florida. He later went on to receive his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he joined groups like the National Lawyers Guild. As a member of our Writing Team, Matthew covered a lot of topics dealing with criminal, personal injury, and family law. To learn more about Matthew and his accomplishments, check out his Linkedin page.",
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According to most state laws, an\nelectronic GPS device can be mounted in a vehicle, as long as the device\ndoesn’t obstruct the person’s view while driving. The device should be mounted\neither:\n\n * Within a 7-inch “square” in the lower corner of the passenger side windshield; or\n * Within a 5-inch “square” in the lower corner of the driver’s side windshield\n\nGPS devices should be used in a way that does not distract the driver while\noperating their vehicle. This could lead to traffic accidents, or a costly\ntraffic ticket for distracted driving. For example, the driver should program\nthe GPS device and study their route before they begin driving, so as to\nminimize confusion while driving.\n\n#### Contents\n\n 1. Can the Police Use a GPS Device to Track My Vehicle?\n 2. Can I Use a GPS Device to Track Another Person’s Car?\n 3. Should I Speak to a Lawyer for Advice on GPS Tracking Laws?\n\n### Can the Police Use a GPS Device to Track My Vehicle?\n\nIt depends. The law concerning the government tracking has only recently\nstarted to be analyzed. Unfortunately, this puts the law far behind the\ndevelopment of the technology is evaluating.\n\nAccording to the Supreme Court in United States v. Jones, police use of a GPS\ndevice to track a suspect’s vehicle is considered a “search” under the Fourth\nAmendment. This means that the police must secure a search warrant before\naffixing a GPS device to a person’s car for the purpose of tracking them.\n\nOnce the police secure a valid search warrant, they can attach a GPS device on\nthe outside of a car, typically underneath the body or underneath a bumper.\nThe device will disclose the location of the suspect’s vehicle. However, this\nruling was split into three separate opinions, making the application of the\nrule difficult.\n\nAs a result, courts throughout the states have been applying the law\ndifferently, often reaching completely contrasting conclusions over the same\nissues. Below are the main areas of confusion.\n\n * Privacy – Arguments are being made that this case requires courts to dismiss warrantless surveillance evidence obtained by other means, such as a video camera. These arguments hinge on the idea that the Fourth Amendment protects one’s reasonable expectation of privacy, and that the court has determined that this type of long-term tracking is an invasion of that privacy.\n * Non-Owners – Courts are also split as to whether or not evidence obtained through this type of tracking should apply to the passengers of the vehicle. On one hand, a judge may reason that, similar to traffic stops, passengers in the vehicle are also subject to the “observations” made by the search. On the other hand, warrants require probable cause, and there is almost certainly none with respect to the passengers. Additionally, the search is limited to what – and who – is explicitly named in the warrant the passengers are likely not named in the warrant.\n\n### Can I Use a GPS Device to Track Another Person’s Car?\n\nPrivate use of a GPS device to track another citizen’s car is also debatable.\nGenerally speaking, it’s legal to use a GPS device to monitor another person’s\ncar if:\n\n * The person or company attaching the GPS owns the vehicle.\n * The GPS device is place on the outside of the car, such as underneath a bumper.\n * The vehicle is visible or accessible to the public place, such as a street or parking lot, when the device is placed on it.\n * The information obtained could also be obtained by physically following the vehicle.\n * The vehicle is not located on another person’s private property when the GPS is attached.\n\nHowever, it’s probably illegal to use the GPS tracking devices when:\n\n * Installing the device requires breaking into the car.\n * The device would need to be “hardwired” into the car.\n * The vehicle is in a location where the owner has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as inside of a garage on their property or behind tall hedges, and can only be installed by trespassing.\n\nAgain, the above is a general outline. Depending on the laws of the state and\ntrespassing issues aside, the act of invading another person’s privacy to\ninstall the GPS device may amount to a criminal act itself.\n\n### Should I Speak to a Lawyer for Advice on GPS Tracking Laws?\n\nGPS devices are newer technology, and the legality of their use may vary by\nstate law. Additionally, even federal courts are split on how to handle the\ntechnology. If you have any legal issues involving a GPS tracking device, you\nshould consult with a criminal lawyer for advice. This is particularly true if\nyou feel that the police have wrongfully used GPS evidence against you. An\nattorney will be able to explain the GPS laws of your state and what sort of\nrights and remedies you have.\n\nPost Your Case - Get Answers from Multiple Criminal Defense Lawyers\n\nLast Modified: 2018-03-05 23:11:16\n\nMatthew Izzi\n\nLegalMatch Legal Writer\n\nMatthew received his Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature from\nUniversity of South Florida. He later went on to receive his J.D. from Santa\nClara University School of Law, where he joined groups like the National\nLawyers Guild. As a member of our Writing Team, Matthew covered a lot of\ntopics dealing with criminal, personal injury, and family law. 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"Yes just like on TV, you can hire your own private investigator to spy on an unfaithful spouse or catch an embezzling employee. Here's how to hire a private detective.",
"Private investigators, also known as private detectives or PIs, are hired professionals specializing in research, surveillance and other methods of investigation. Although PIs are not police officers, many have a criminal justice background and certain states even require this experience to be able to work as a licensed private investigator. PIs will work for private individuals or companies and attorneys may hire private detectives to find out information for a case.",
"A private investigator can help research and find out information about individuals, companies or other entities. Though often hired by attorneys, they can be hired for various individual needs. (Photo by Katie Jacewicz)",
"Private investigators can cover a wide range of work. Not all PIs do all these things, so its important to find an investigator who has experience or expertise that matches the job you are wanting to have done. Common work for a private investigator includes:",
"Investigating an individual such as a spouse or partner suspected of cheating or a person suing you for an injury that you aren’t convinced is injured.",
"Investigating crime such as in-house theft for a business or a home invasion of an individual when the client feels regular police attention isn’t enough.",
"For certain services such as background checks, looking up a vehicle registration or identifying a cell phone number, private investigators may charge a flat fee. Most commonly, though, private investigators charge an hourly rate. Depending on your location, complexity of the work and expertise of the private investigator, fees can range from $40 to over $100 per hour with the average somewhere around $50 an hour in the United States.",
"Be aware that depending on the work being done, there may be cost to hiring a private investigator beyond the hourly rate. You may need to be prepared to pay expenses such as plane tickets, hotel rooms, long-distance phone calls, equipment costs or gas milage. Some private investigators may require a deposit or retainer upfront to cover potential expenses.",
"Be sure to have a written contract upfront that outlines all potential costs. Your private investigator should inform you beforehand if something changes and will require an increase in the cost. Always ask for an itemized list of expenses and specific records of activities you are being charged for to be given to you at the end of the job.",
"Finding a trustworthy and qualified private investigator can be an intimidating task so here are some tips to help you know how to hire a private investigator.",
"1. Get a referral. It is likely that you will be sharing personal information with this person and so it important to find someone reliable. Do as much research on the investigator as possible. Ask trusted friends for recommendations and if you are an Angie's List member, you can search for any local consumer reviews on private investigators. You can, and should, also ask your potential private investigators for references you can call.",
"2. Check their license. The only states that don't require licensing for private detectives are Idaho, Mississippi, South Dakota and Wyoming, and licensing is voluntary in Colorado. A professional private detective will be able to give you their license number immediately and you can check it with your local municipality to make sure it’s valid, has a matching name to your private detective and if any complaints have been filed against them.",
"3. Make sure they have an office. If your private detective only works out of restaurants and over the phone, that is a sign you should get out now. You need to know where to find this person if they don’t follow through on their obligations.",
"4. Ask about their experience and education. To make sure your job gets done right, find a detective who specializes in the task you need. Ask about how much work they have done similar to what you want in the past and how those jobs worked out.",
"5. Consider whether they have insurance. Most serious private investigators are insured up to a few million dollars. While it’s not necessary for all jobs, if something were to happen during the course of the work, you, as the hirer, would be held liable if there was no insurance coverage.",
"6. Talk about confidentiality. You are very likely dealing with sensitive information when you are working with a private investigator and you need to be sure your PI will be discreet and respectful of information shared between the two of you.",
"7. Feel comfortable with the private investigator. If you don’t feel like the private investigator communicates well with you or if they pressure you or make you feel uncomfortable in any way, you should probably choose a different private investigator to work with.",
"8. Get a contract. Your initial consultation with a private detective should be free and from there, they should be able to outline anticipated cost. If you choose to follow through with the work, make sure all fees and expectations are clearly outlined in a contract.",
"9. Be sure you are prepared for what a private investigator may uncover. You are hiring a private investigator to uncover something for you and especially when it involves people close to you, be sure you are ready to for whatever the PI may find. You may hope the private investigator will prove your fears wrong, but be sure you can handle what they may turn up to prove your fears right before you hire their services.",
"The proper term for this is burglary of your home, which is a felony in all states. You should preserve the crime scene of the house by not touching or disturbing anything both on the inside and outside of the house. Do not enter the house since the perpetrators may still be inside. Immediately call police and report to them that you discovered a burglary at your home and that you do not know if the perpetrators are inside. You should ask any of your neighbors if they observed or heard anything and if so make a note of their names and addresses and give this info to police. If you develop information that perpetrators are inside, immediately pass this on to police via 911.",
"It is understandable that a private detective is a business. Of course they will not work for free. But it is an awful lot of money that they charge. Now I think when someone seeks help from a private investigator, they don`t always have that much money to pay them because sometimes their lives are in danger and in their situation, money is not always available. I wish they would understand that. I know nothing is for free but when someone asks for help from a PI, it is because they are in dire need for help or their lives are in danger.",
"Private investigation is likely the PI's only source of income. They need to make a livelihood and they can't very well do it for free or chump change. If your life is in danger, contact law enforcement.",
"There are many factors and out of pocket costs involved in formulating a rate for investigative services - Complexity of the case, danger/threat level, continuing education, licensing, insurance(s), bonding, office space, marketing, utilities, specialized vehicle expenses and an insane amount of equipment. For every billable hour worked, there can be anywhere from 30 - 60 minutes of additional non-billable work that is put into the case (phone calls, meetings, writing reports, processing video/photos, purchasing equipment and consumable supplies, etc.) Also, keep in mind that PI's have families, children in school, car payments and mortgages. Many are self employed, have to pay their own health insurance, have no company matched 401k and no guarantee there will be food on the table next week. I know this because I AM a PI. It is my only source of income and has been for over 20 years. I have children in school and financial obligations just like everyone else has. If someone's life is in danger and for whatever reason, they choose me over the police and I take the job, now my life is in danger and I must ask, what is that worth? Just for the sake of this discussion, I am put in a situation to protect my life or the life of my client to the point of deadly force. Now what? At the very least I am looking at sitting in jail until arraigned, tens to hundreds of thousands to bond out, and hundreds of thousands in defense costs and a lifetime impact on myself and my family. No thank you! Not for $80/hr, not for $200/hr",
"Let's remove the words \"private investigator\" from the paragraph posted by anonymous on 9-3-14 and replace those words with, \"Architect\" or \"Nurse\" or \"Electrician\" or \"Roofer\" or \"Mechanic\". Would you have a problem paying your Mechanic their asking rate for fixing your car? Would you be upset with a Roofer or Nurse or Architect for charging Professional rates?",
"All private investigators care about their clients and many offer a reduced rate for Public Defender cases and proof of low income. Hiring your own detective is expensive as most of us are former/retired police or military with advanced education and the cost of operating your own P.I. Agency is ridiculous plus all the licensing, annual training, equipment. How do you think that is paid for and yet make a profit??? Police detectives are paid well as they should be by the taxpayer, just as thousands of dollars in equipment is provided to them. Private detectives are paid by the client (meaning YOU) and occasionally by the tax payer if appointed to a court case. We are PRIVATE, a legal professional, hence you are paying for our professional legal services and we are not obligated legally or in anyway required to help someone because they ask for help..that is why you pay taxes..call the police if you are in danger. Educate yourself before posting senseless comments and too many episodes of Magnum, P.I.. I have been in business for years and LOSE MONEY every year, can barely keep up with expenses. It is a luxury YOU pay for.",
"Many Investigators work from a home office because their job is 24/7. If they don't follow through, you don't need to find them, you need to notify the State Agency that licensed them, they will handle the complaint for you. Because of the nature of the work they do, they don't put signs on their vehicles or have offices in public places. Their clients want to be discreet. If they work strictly for businesses, that is different, they should have an office .",
"I get more business by word of mouth (referrals) from existing clients then any other source and it is greatly appreciated. However, it is my position that it is a violation of my existing client's confidentiality to disclose their name or phone number to a potential client. 2) Confidentiality and Legally Privileged information are two different things and it is important for the client to understand this. If an individual hires a P.I. any conversations between the client and P.I., notes, evidence, reports are subject to subpoena. If an attorney hires a P.I. then it is attorney work product and might not be subject to subpoena. 3) In the 30 years I've worked as a P.I. I have had clients come to my office a total of 3 times. Lawyers are too busy, any strategizing is done at their offices.",
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Here's how to hire a\nprivate detective.\n\nJoin Now\n\n## private_investigator.jpg\n\n### What is a private investigator?\n\nPrivate investigators, also known as private detectives or PIs, are hired\nprofessionals specializing in research, surveillance and other methods of\ninvestigation. Although PIs are not police officers, many have a criminal\njustice background and certain states even require this experience to be able\nto work as a licensed private investigator. PIs will work for private\nindividuals or companies and attorneys may hire private detectives to find out\ninformation for a case.\n\n### What does a private investigator do?\n\nA private investigator can help research and find out information about\nindividuals, companies or other entities. Though often hired by attorneys,\nthey can be hired for various individual needs. (Photo by Katie Jacewicz)\n\nPrivate investigators can cover a wide range of work. Not all PIs do all these\nthings, so its important to find an investigator who has experience or\nexpertise that matches the job you are wanting to have done. Common work for a\nprivate investigator includes:\n\n * Investigating an individual such as a spouse or partner suspected of cheating or a person suing you for an injury that you aren’t convinced is injured.\n * Finding an individual such as a long-lost relative or someone who owes you money and left town.\n * Locating objects such as stolen property.\n * Investigating crime such as in-house theft for a business or a home invasion of an individual when the client feels regular police attention isn’t enough.\n * Background checks for potential new employees or others.\n * Setting up surveillance equipment and monitoring including GPS monitoring.\n * Case research for attorneys.\n\n### How much does it cost to hire a private investigator?\n\nFor certain services such as background checks, looking up a vehicle\nregistration or identifying a cell phone number, private investigators may\ncharge a flat fee. Most commonly, though, private investigators charge an\nhourly rate. Depending on your location, complexity of the work and expertise\nof the private investigator, fees can range from $40 to over $100 per hour\nwith the average somewhere around $50 an hour in the United States.\n\nBe aware that depending on the work being done, there may be cost to hiring a\nprivate investigator beyond the hourly rate. You may need to be prepared to\npay expenses such as plane tickets, hotel rooms, long-distance phone calls,\nequipment costs or gas milage. Some private investigators may require a\ndeposit or retainer upfront to cover potential expenses.\n\nBe sure to have a written contract upfront that outlines all potential costs.\nYour private investigator should inform you beforehand if something changes\nand will require an increase in the cost. Always ask for an itemized list of\nexpenses and specific records of activities you are being charged for to be\ngiven to you at the end of the job.\n\n### How to hire a private investigator\n\nFinding a trustworthy and qualified private investigator can be an\nintimidating task so here are some tips to help you know how to hire a private\ninvestigator.\n\n1\\. Get a referral. It is likely that you will be sharing personal information\nwith this person and so it important to find someone reliable. Do as much\nresearch on the investigator as possible. Ask trusted friends for\nrecommendations and if you are an Angie's List member, you can search for any\nlocal consumer reviews on private investigators. You can, and should, also ask\nyour potential private investigators for references you can call.\n\n2\\. Check their license. The only states that don't require licensing for\nprivate detectives are Idaho, Mississippi, South Dakota and Wyoming, and\nlicensing is voluntary in Colorado. A professional private detective will be\nable to give you their license number immediately and you can check it with\nyour local municipality to make sure it’s valid, has a matching name to your\nprivate detective and if any complaints have been filed against them.\n\n3\\. Make sure they have an office. If your private detective only works out of\nrestaurants and over the phone, that is a sign you should get out now. You\nneed to know where to find this person if they don’t follow through on their\nobligations.\n\n4\\. Ask about their experience and education. To make sure your job gets done\nright, find a detective who specializes in the task you need. Ask about how\nmuch work they have done similar to what you want in the past and how those\njobs worked out.\n\n5\\. Consider whether they have insurance. Most serious private investigators\nare insured up to a few million dollars. While it’s not necessary for all\njobs, if something were to happen during the course of the work, you, as the\nhirer, would be held liable if there was no insurance coverage.\n\n6\\. Talk about confidentiality. You are very likely dealing with sensitive\ninformation when you are working with a private investigator and you need to\nbe sure your PI will be discreet and respectful of information shared between\nthe two of you.\n\n7\\. Feel comfortable with the private investigator. If you don’t feel like the\nprivate investigator communicates well with you or if they pressure you or\nmake you feel uncomfortable in any way, you should probably choose a different\nprivate investigator to work with.\n\n8\\. Get a contract. Your initial consultation with a private detective should\nbe free and from there, they should be able to outline anticipated cost. If\nyou choose to follow through with the work, make sure all fees and\nexpectations are clearly outlined in a contract.\n\n9\\. Be sure you are prepared for what a private investigator may uncover. You\nare hiring a private investigator to uncover something for you and especially\nwhen it involves people close to you, be sure you are ready to for whatever\nthe PI may find. You may hope the private investigator will prove your fears\nwrong, but be sure you can handle what they may turn up to prove your fears\nright before you hire their services.\n\n## Comments\n\n### divorce lawyer\n\nPermalink Submitted by lisa russell on Thu, 2013-06-13 18:05\n\nWho is the best divorce lawyer in Klamath county?\n\n * reply\n\n### private investigator\n\nPermalink Submitted by Elaine Cooper on Thu, 2013-08-08 22:19\n\nmy home been broken , house been vandelized and door almost kicked in\n\n * reply\n\n### HOME BURGLARIZED\n\nPermalink Submitted by Robert Pelio-Pr... on Sat, 2014-03-15 14:44\n\nThe proper term for this is burglary of your home, which is a felony in all\nstates. You should preserve the crime scene of the house by not touching or\ndisturbing anything both on the inside and outside of the house. Do not enter\nthe house since the perpetrators may still be inside. Immediately call police\nand report to them that you discovered a burglary at your home and that you do\nnot know if the perpetrators are inside. You should ask any of your neighbors\nif they observed or heard anything and if so make a note of their names and\naddresses and give this info to police. If you develop information that\nperpetrators are inside, immediately pass this on to police via 911.\n\n * reply\n\n### referral and fees\n\nPermalink Submitted by anonymous on Wed, 2014-09-03 20:26\n\nIt is understandable that a private detective is a business. Of course they\nwill not work for free. But it is an awful lot of money that they charge. Now\nI think when someone seeks help from a private investigator, they don`t always\nhave that much money to pay them because sometimes their lives are in danger\nand in their situation, money is not always available. I wish they would\nunderstand that. I know nothing is for free but when someone asks for help\nfrom a PI, it is because they are in dire need for help or their lives are in\ndanger.\n\n * reply\n\n### Private investigation is\n\nPermalink Submitted by milk on Wed, 2015-01-21 01:01\n\nPrivate investigation is likely the PI's only source of income. They need to\nmake a livelihood and they can't very well do it for free or chump change. If\nyour life is in danger, contact law enforcement.\n\n * reply\n\n### Much more behind the scenes than most are aware of\n\nPermalink Submitted by Advantage Inves... on Fri, 2015-02-06 23:43\n\nThere are many factors and out of pocket costs involved in formulating a rate\nfor investigative services - Complexity of the case, danger/threat level,\ncontinuing education, licensing, insurance(s), bonding, office space,\nmarketing, utilities, specialized vehicle expenses and an insane amount of\nequipment. For every billable hour worked, there can be anywhere from 30 - 60\nminutes of additional non-billable work that is put into the case (phone\ncalls, meetings, writing reports, processing video/photos, purchasing\nequipment and consumable supplies, etc.) Also, keep in mind that PI's have\nfamilies, children in school, car payments and mortgages. Many are self\nemployed, have to pay their own health insurance, have no company matched 401k\nand no guarantee there will be food on the table next week. I know this\nbecause I AM a PI. It is my only source of income and has been for over 20\nyears. I have children in school and financial obligations just like everyone\nelse has. If someone's life is in danger and for whatever reason, they choose\nme over the police and I take the job, now my life is in danger and I must\nask, what is that worth? Just for the sake of this discussion, I am put in a\nsituation to protect my life or the life of my client to the point of deadly\nforce. Now what? At the very least I am looking at sitting in jail until\narraigned, tens to hundreds of thousands to bond out, and hundreds of\nthousands in defense costs and a lifetime impact on myself and my family. No\nthank you! Not for $80/hr, not for $200/hr\n\n * reply\n\n### referral and fees\n\nPermalink Submitted by AllProLegal on Wed, 2015-05-20 18:25\n\nLet's remove the words \"private investigator\" from the paragraph posted by\nanonymous on 9-3-14 and replace those words with, \"Architect\" or \"Nurse\" or\n\"Electrician\" or \"Roofer\" or \"Mechanic\". Would you have a problem paying your\nMechanic their asking rate for fixing your car? Would you be upset with a\nRoofer or Nurse or Architect for charging Professional rates?\n\nOr do you only have a problem with the rates of Private Investigators?\n\n * reply\n\n### fees\n\nPermalink Submitted by RW on Wed, 2015-09-23 21:50\n\nAll private investigators care about their clients and many offer a reduced\nrate for Public Defender cases and proof of low income. Hiring your own\ndetective is expensive as most of us are former/retired police or military\nwith advanced education and the cost of operating your own P.I. Agency is\nridiculous plus all the licensing, annual training, equipment. How do you\nthink that is paid for and yet make a profit??? Police detectives are paid\nwell as they should be by the taxpayer, just as thousands of dollars in\nequipment is provided to them. Private detectives are paid by the client\n(meaning YOU) and occasionally by the tax payer if appointed to a court case.\nWe are PRIVATE, a legal professional, hence you are paying for our\nprofessional legal services and we are not obligated legally or in anyway\nrequired to help someone because they ask for help..that is why you pay\ntaxes..call the police if you are in danger. Educate yourself before posting\nsenseless comments and too many episodes of Magnum, P.I.. I have been in\nbusiness for years and LOSE MONEY every year, can barely keep up with\nexpenses. It is a luxury YOU pay for.\n\n * reply\n\n### Statement #3 Above\n\nPermalink Submitted by Joan Ward on Tue, 2015-04-21 11:11\n\nMake sure they are licensed by their State. I have an issue with Statement #3.\n\nMany Investigators work from a home office because their job is 24/7. If they\ndon't follow through, you don't need to find them, you need to notify the\nState Agency that licensed them, they will handle the complaint for you.\nBecause of the nature of the work they do, they don't put signs on their\nvehicles or have offices in public places. Their clients want to be discreet.\nIf they work strictly for businesses, that is different, they should have an\noffice .\n\n * reply\n\n### Referrals/Confidentiality/Offices\n\nPermalink Submitted by CHART HOUSE RES... on Tue, 2015-06-09 01:35\n\n1) I get more business by word of mouth (referrals) from existing clients then\nany other source and it is greatly appreciated. However, it is my position\nthat it is a violation of my existing client's confidentiality to disclose\ntheir name or phone number to a potential client. 2) Confidentiality and\nLegally Privileged information are two different things and it is important\nfor the client to understand this. If an individual hires a P.I. any\nconversations between the client and P.I., notes, evidence, reports are\nsubject to subpoena. If an attorney hires a P.I. then it is attorney work\nproduct and might not be subject to subpoena. 3) In the 30 years I've worked\nas a P.I. I have had clients come to my office a total of 3 times. 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"The Supreme Court ruled today that police officers need a warrant to track suspects with a GPS device, but experts say civilians still have a rich resource of spy tools at their fingertips.",
"The justices voted unanimously against digital tracking in one of the first major cases to test constitutional privacy rights in recent times. Lawyers for the District of Columbia lost their argument that attaching a barely noticeable GPS tracking device to a car's undercarriage was too trivial a violation of property rights to have any bearing under the law. Despite the prevalence of CCTV and GPS technology in smartphones, the court ruled that members of the public have every right to expect their trips to the grocery store remain secret.",
"Though it's illegal for civilians to monitor others by tagging them with GPS devices without their knowledge, there are ways for people to track their spouses, friends and children that don't involve spyware. Chester Wisniewski, senior security advisor at Sophos, an online security consultancy, says it's easier than ever for civilians to track friends and family: \"If you had a small cellphone and accidentally dropped in your wife's purse, you could track her anywhere.\" Secretly tagging an adult with a GPS tracking device could result in legal hot water, says Mari J. Frank, an identity theft expert and privacy lawyer based in Laguna Niguel, Ca. For example, if your spouse is having an affair, he may be able to sue for invasion of privacy, Franks says. \"If it's an ex-spouse, you could file a criminal case for stalking.\"",
"Keeping tabs on one's children -- especially when they're behind the wheel of a car -- is a challenge for many parents. Wayne Irving, a father of four children and president and CEO of Laguna Niguel, Ca.-based technology company Iconosys, thinks he has found a way to give kids freedom -- with invisible strings. He invented an app called My Max Speed. The trade off: Parents hand over the keys of the car and their child downloads the app on their phone (there are several other similar apps out there including Footprints for iPhone and FaimlyMap from AT&T). My Max Speed tracks the child's exact speed and location through GPS data every five seconds. One downside, say experts, is that this app and others are based on trust; if your child shuts it off, you lose track.",
"Experts say one of can be the simplest ways to monitor someone's whereabouts is using Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Google Latitude, which all give accurate locations for those who sign up. For example, Google Maps on Facebook shows who's been checked in (virtually, with pictures) and allows users to look at a photograph of the place. A recent poll by MetLife Auto & Homes showed that 15% of Americans use social media to say that they left their home, while 35% of Americans between 18 and 24 years of age \"check in\" our Tweet about their location. They may not always tell the truth, experts say, as it's easy to check into a fancy restaurant from the sidewalk. Others warn that the resource is ripe for burglars: 74% of ex-burglars say they believe location services like Google Street View is helpful to burglars planning raids, according to an infographic by CreditSesame.com.",
"A growing number of devices let consumers keep tabs on keys, pets and -- although they weren't designed for such use -- even their kids. Keeping track of an adult using such messages may be illegal, but Wisniewski says the rules are different when it comes to a parent or guardian keeping track of a minor under 18 \"to ensure their health and safety.\" A host of protection services and apps promise to find lost smartphones, tablets and other gadgets, using either GPS or logging a location when the device connects to the Internet. There are also GPS-enabled tags for pets, and a new radio-tag system that can be attached to pretty much anything -- including people. But experts say neither technology is perfect. If Fido slips out of his collar, the Tagg system can't help, and the Bikn radio tags only work within 800 square feet.",
"Parents have a number of features available to them through software and carrier controls to monitor teens' cellphone use and location, as well as their online activities: this can keep track of a child who likes to spend money playing games online or protect him/her from visiting inappropriate websites. T-Mobile, for example, offers a \"FamilyWhere\" to let subscribers find a family member's location, and $20-a-year Zone Alarm Social Guard monitors Facebook posts. Although many of the programs are designed to be unobtrusive, meaning the person being tracked might never notice, experts advise telling teens that they're being monitored, and why, to foster good behavior and trust.",
"It's the most obvious -- if expensive -- way to track a person. However, many private eyes aren't as handsome, nor do they have the same witty one-liners, as fictional private detectives in TV shows. Plus, it may take longer than one hour to solve a puzzle. Still, they do a brisk trade for insurance companies trying to detect fraudulent claims. (Hint: Don't go bungee jumping with a claim pending for a neck injury or take a trip to the beach when off work on sick leave.) According to International Counterintelligence Services or ICS, rates vary depending on experience of the private investigators and the jurisdiction of the case. Fifty to 60 hours of work by a P.I. would cost around $6,000, according to Ben Walker, case analyst with ICS. Also, there are organizations like the California Association of Licensed Investigators that have a code of ethics relating to filing accurate reports, not over-charging clients and staying within the law. But Frank says this is a grey area. \"If the private investigator makes you fearful and harasses you,\" Frank says, \"that's a different story.\"",
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Grant\n\nThe Supreme Court ruled today that police officers need a warrant to track\nsuspects with a GPS device, but experts say civilians still have a rich\nresource of spy tools at their fingertips.\n\n#### Also See\n\n * CES: 10 Future-Forward Gadgets\n * CES: 10 Over -Hyped Gadgets\n\nThe justices voted unanimously against digital tracking in one of the first\nmajor cases to test constitutional privacy rights in recent times. Lawyers for\nthe District of Columbia lost their argument that attaching a barely\nnoticeable GPS tracking device to a car's undercarriage was too trivial a\nviolation of property rights to have any bearing under the law. Despite the\nprevalence of CCTV and GPS technology in smartphones, the court ruled that\nmembers of the public have every right to expect their trips to the grocery\nstore remain secret.\n\nThough it's illegal for civilians to monitor others by tagging them with GPS\ndevices without their knowledge, there are ways for people to track their\nspouses, friends and children that don't involve spyware. Chester Wisniewski,\nsenior security advisor at Sophos, an online security consultancy, says it's\neasier than ever for civilians to track friends and family: \"If you had a\nsmall cellphone and accidentally dropped in your wife's purse, you could track\nher anywhere.\" Secretly tagging an adult with a GPS tracking device could\nresult in legal hot water, says Mari J. Frank, an identity theft expert and\nprivacy lawyer based in Laguna Niguel, Ca. For example, if your spouse is\nhaving an affair, he may be able to sue for invasion of privacy, Franks says.\n\"If it's an ex-spouse, you could file a criminal case for stalking.\"\n\nHere are several legitimate ways to keep track of others.\n\n###### 1\\. Sign your kid up to an app\n\nKeeping tabs on one's children -- especially when they're behind the wheel of\na car -- is a challenge for many parents. Wayne Irving, a father of four\nchildren and president and CEO of Laguna Niguel, Ca.-based technology company\nIconosys, thinks he has found a way to give kids freedom -- with invisible\nstrings. He invented an app called My Max Speed. The trade off: Parents hand\nover the keys of the car and their child downloads the app on their phone\n(there are several other similar apps out there including Footprints for\niPhone and FaimlyMap from AT&T). My Max Speed tracks the child's exact speed\nand location through GPS data every five seconds. One downside, say experts,\nis that this app and others are based on trust; if your child shuts it off,\nyou lose track.\n\n###### 2\\. Befriend your friends online\n\nExperts say one of can be the simplest ways to monitor someone's whereabouts\nis using Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Google Latitude, which all give\naccurate locations for those who sign up. For example, Google Maps on Facebook\nshows who's been checked in (virtually, with pictures) and allows users to\nlook at a photograph of the place. A recent poll by MetLife Auto & Homes\nshowed that 15% of Americans use social media to say that they left their\nhome, while 35% of Americans between 18 and 24 years of age \"check in\" our\nTweet about their location. They may not always tell the truth, experts say,\nas it's easy to check into a fancy restaurant from the sidewalk. Others warn\nthat the resource is ripe for burglars: 74% of ex-burglars say they believe\nlocation services like Google Street View is helpful to burglars planning\nraids, according to an infographic by CreditSesame.com.\n\n###### 3\\. Tag your child (literally)\n\nA growing number of devices let consumers keep tabs on keys, pets and --\nalthough they weren't designed for such use -- even their kids. Keeping track\nof an adult using such messages may be illegal, but Wisniewski says the rules\nare different when it comes to a parent or guardian keeping track of a minor\nunder 18 \"to ensure their health and safety.\" A host of protection services\nand apps promise to find lost smartphones, tablets and other gadgets, using\neither GPS or logging a location when the device connects to the Internet.\nThere are also GPS-enabled tags for pets, and a new radio-tag system that can\nbe attached to pretty much anything -- including people. But experts say\nneither technology is perfect. If Fido slips out of his collar, the Tagg\nsystem can't help, and the Bikn radio tags only work within 800 square feet.\n\n###### 4\\. Sign up to a GPS-tracking phone plan\n\nParents have a number of features available to them through software and\ncarrier controls to monitor teens' cellphone use and location, as well as\ntheir online activities: this can keep track of a child who likes to spend\nmoney playing games online or protect him/her from visiting inappropriate\nwebsites. T-Mobile, for example, offers a \"FamilyWhere\" to let subscribers\nfind a family member's location, and $20-a-year Zone Alarm Social Guard\nmonitors Facebook posts. Although many of the programs are designed to be\nunobtrusive, meaning the person being tracked might never notice, experts\nadvise telling teens that they're being monitored, and why, to foster good\nbehavior and trust.\n\n###### 5\\. Hire a private detective\n\nIt's the most obvious -- if expensive -- way to track a person. However, many\nprivate eyes aren't as handsome, nor do they have the same witty one-liners,\nas fictional private detectives in TV shows. Plus, it may take longer than one\nhour to solve a puzzle. Still, they do a brisk trade for insurance companies\ntrying to detect fraudulent claims. (Hint: Don't go bungee jumping with a\nclaim pending for a neck injury or take a trip to the beach when off work on\nsick leave.) According to International Counterintelligence Services or ICS,\nrates vary depending on experience of the private investigators and the\njurisdiction of the case. Fifty to 60 hours of work by a P.I. would cost\naround $6,000, according to Ben Walker, case analyst with ICS. Also, there are\norganizations like the California Association of Licensed Investigators that\nhave a code of ethics relating to filing accurate reports, not over-charging\nclients and staying within the law. 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"Looking for lost friends? Today, it's easier than ever before to find people on the internet with these people search engines.",
"In an era of booming social networks, it's easier to find lost friends and colleagues than it ever was before.",
"The private world of yesterday is now an online world. Everyone with a search engine has open access to social networks, government databases, and public records.",
"If you're looking for a long-lost friend, or maybe want to do a background check on someone, consider the following free resources to find people on the internet.",
"The internet is essentially a giant database, overflowing with data points about individuals. Today, it's hard to find anyone who hasn't commented on a blog entry, made a post in an online forum, or registered at Facebook or Flickr.",
"Different sites use this information in different ways. While the following 13 sites can be used to find people online, they may draw the data from different sources. As a result, there may be some difference between the results.",
"Before starting, learn a few details about the person. Start with their birthday or the state they live in. Once you have those details, the volume of information you can find online about a person is amazing. In fact, it can sometimes prove overwhelming.",
"There are many websites that search standard social networks like Facebook or Twitter. But Pipl is one resource that conducts a deep web search for the name on \"non-typical sites\". The search results from Pipl are impressive.",
"I used Pipl to perform a deep search on myself. The search pulled my own data from profiles at Soundcloud, Last.fm, and others like job search websites and Google.",
"I was impressed by Pipl's efforts to uncover street addresses, phone numbers, and even family members, scraped from miscellaneous websites.",
"To use Pipl, however, you will have to sign up. This is a little frustrating, but worth it as the results are good. I even did a search for my wife, who works as a local government councilor, and Pipl revealed a document she was mentioned in. Impressive!",
"Probably the most powerful tool to find someone who used the internet a long time ago is Google Groups. Google Groups has incorporated over 800 million Usenet messages into its database, an impressive archive of internet conversations dating back to 1981.",
"For example, if the person you're looking for attended university during this time, you might find a trace of them. Usenet channels were a popular way for people to access the internet before its explosion in the late 1990s. Universities, research centers, tech businesses, and other bodies relied on Usenet for collaboration and more.",
"Not only you might find who you're looking for, but you'll also get an idea about their thoughts, ideas, and motivations of the time.",
"For US readers, this is a great tool, and by simply searching for a name and state of residence, you'll find surprisingly in-depth results.",
"You should also get some good results for Canadian residents, too. TruePeopleSearch will typically return a list of previous addresses, along with phone numbers.",
"Look out too for the \"Possible Associates\" section. Useful to law enforcement and private eyes, this displays names of past college roommates, colleagues, and more. No doubt scraped from public Facebook information, this is useful information.",
"Like TruePeopleSearch, FindPeopleSearch.com generates basic background check \"teaser\" information. Still, that information can be extremely helpful when you're trying to learn more about someone. What this website brings to the game is that it offers more extensive information than others.",
"However, again like TruePeopleSearch, this site doesn't offer results from outside of North America. What it does, though, it does well. For example, after selecting a likely candidate, FindPeopleSearch provides a map with the likely location of your quarry.",
"Family information might also be listed here, depending on what data has been collated for the individual. You could find an important familial link here, such as a brother, sister, or even an aunt, uncle, or cousin.",
"While most people search engines scour public information and not much else, PeekYou.com goes the extra mile to dig into popular social sites like Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram and more.",
"The results are always impressive, although they can be somewhat garbled. For example, a search for my own records mixed up details about me with those of others with similar names.",
"As with all these sites, keep in mind that the data collected might be inaccurate. This could be due to mistakes in the source data, or errors when names are matched.",
"Sometimes tracking someone down requires a little bit more creativity than just typing a name into a search engine. Another approach is to rummage through popular high school reunion website Classmates.com.",
"Obviously, you will need to have some idea of the high school(s) the person attended. If successful, you'll find a listing of people who've registered on the site with the same high school on record.",
"Start off by selecting a school by state and city, then enter the name of the student to search for. Many people are registered on the site, so you should stand a good chance of finding who you're looking for.",
"When it comes to genealogical records, information might be restricted for people who are still living. This will depend on data privacy laws and the policy of the genealogy site. As such, while it might be useful to establish familial links with whomever you're searching, the information will be scant.",
"The results page will display address information and possible relatives, while paid background information can also be generated via PeopleFinders.",
"FamilyTreeNow is a good option for genealogy research. Interested in family history? Check our downloadable guide on how to research your family tree online.",
"Want to track someone down and you only have a photo of them? Use a reverse image search tool like TinEye.com. This site will turn the entire internet inside out for that same picture, and it'll show you if it was uploaded anywhere else.",
"The site uses an innovative image recognition technology that can match images based on the one you upload to the site. It's an impressive technology and it worked the first time I tried it, immediately identifying that I had uploaded that same picture to MakeUseOf. And, it even recognized the picture when only part of the image matched the original. Very impressive stuff.",
"Enclose the person's full name in quotes (like \"David Lee Roth\"). Google will return only search results with the person's full name.",
"Include more information that you already know about the person (like \"Sammy Hagar\" ex-Van Halen singer). Your search results will be even more precise.",
"If the person is involved with a certain organization, try searching only that site (like \"site: extreme-band.com \"Gary Cherone\"). If the person is listed as a staff or contact on the site, you'll discover their details",
"In fact, searching for people with Google works so well that people search sites that existed years ago have closed. Who needs those when Google already does it best?",
"If you're conducting a full background check on someone, then you're probably interested in more than their online activities. You're probably looking for any of the following information:",
"A person with a criminal record or court ruling has a surprising amount of information about them online. All you need is the name and DOB of the person you're researching; the location will help narrow things down.",
"One of the best sites for conducting free public records queries. Using ZabaSearch, you can determine a person's exact past and current addresses and phone numbers.",
"To view a full profile will require you to pay $50 through Intelius, however. This includes past addresses, relatives, criminal history, bankruptcies, and more.",
"This provides a huge database for all state and federal agencies. Most services where you need to pay for background details come from these free state and federal agency databases. You can find the data for free by searching this website to find those agencies and conduct the search yourself.",
"One of the simplest ways to find people is just to search on Facebook. It's amazing who turns up when you search for a name in Facebook.",
"Other social networks can also prove useful in finding people. For example, many people avoid Facebook and are active on Twitter, or even Instagram.",
"Meanwhile, LinkedIn is a superb resource for finding people. A career-centered alternative to Facebook, there's a good chance you'll find people that you can't find anywhere else.",
"If you know where the person you're searching for has worked or studied, LinkedIn is a great option. While you won't find too many details without a LinkedIn subscription, there should be enough to go on.",
"You'll be able to find out what they've recently been up to professionally, as well as who they're associated with.",
"By now you should have all the tools you need to find people online, dead or alive. We've shown you how to use the following people search sites for free public records:",
"Use these tools to track down the person or people you're looking for and you should have success in no time. But what if someone is trying to track you down? Here's how to check who is looking for you online.",
"Wondering which Windows 10 apps to uninstall? Here are several unnecessary Windows 10 apps, programs, and bloatware you should remove.",
"Deputy Editor for Security, Linux, DIY, Programming, and Tech Explained. He also produces The Really Useful Podcast and has extensive experience in desktop and software support. A contributor to Linux Format magazine, Christian is a Raspberry Pi tinkerer, Lego lover and retro gaming fan."
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"parsed_md": "13 Websites to Find People on the Internet\n\n# www.makeuseof.com\n\nFollow Us\n\n#### Follow MUO\n\n# 13 Websites to Find People on the Internet\n\nBy Christian Cawley Published Dec 10, 2019\n\nEmail\n\nLooking for lost friends? Today, it's easier than ever before to find people\non the internet with these people search engines.\n\nIn an era of booming social networks, it's easier to find lost friends and\ncolleagues than it ever was before.\n\nThe private world of yesterday is now an online world. Everyone with a search\nengine has open access to social networks, government databases, and public\nrecords.\n\nIf you're looking for a long-lost friend, or maybe want to do a background\ncheck on someone, consider the following free resources to find people on the\ninternet.\n\n## How to Search People for Free on the Internet\n\nThe internet is essentially a giant database, overflowing with data points\nabout individuals. Today, it's hard to find anyone who hasn't commented on a\nblog entry, made a post in an online forum, or registered at Facebook or\nFlickr.\n\nDifferent sites use this information in different ways. While the following 13\nsites can be used to find people online, they may draw the data from different\nsources. As a result, there may be some difference between the results.\n\nadvertising\n\nBefore starting, learn a few details about the person. Start with their\nbirthday or the state they live in. Once you have those details, the volume of\ninformation you can find online about a person is amazing. In fact, it can\nsometimes prove overwhelming.\n\nWhen searching for people online, be sure to use multiple people search\nengines for the best results.\n\n## 1\\. Pipl People Search\n\nThere are many websites that search standard social networks like Facebook or\nTwitter. But Pipl is one resource that conducts a deep web search for the name\non \"non-typical sites\". The search results from Pipl are impressive.\n\nI used Pipl to perform a deep search on myself. The search pulled my own data\nfrom profiles at Soundcloud, Last.fm, and others like job search websites and\nGoogle.\n\nI was impressed by Pipl's efforts to uncover street addresses, phone numbers,\nand even family members, scraped from miscellaneous websites.\n\nadvertising\n\nTo use Pipl, however, you will have to sign up. This is a little frustrating,\nbut worth it as the results are good. I even did a search for my wife, who\nworks as a local government councilor, and Pipl revealed a document she was\nmentioned in. Impressive!\n\n## 2\\. Google Groups\n\nProbably the most powerful tool to find someone who used the internet a long\ntime ago is Google Groups. Google Groups has incorporated over 800 million\nUsenet messages into its database, an impressive archive of internet\nconversations dating back to 1981.\n\nFor example, if the person you're looking for attended university during this\ntime, you might find a trace of them. Usenet channels were a popular way for\npeople to access the internet before its explosion in the late 1990s.\nUniversities, research centers, tech businesses, and other bodies relied on\nUsenet for collaboration and more.\n\nadvertising\n\nNot only you might find who you're looking for, but you'll also get an idea\nabout their thoughts, ideas, and motivations of the time.\n\n## 3\\. TruePeopleSearch\n\nA \"100% free people search\" service, TruePeopleSearch.com delivers some good\nresults.\n\nBut it depends on where you're based.\n\nFor US readers, this is a great tool, and by simply searching for a name and\nstate of residence, you'll find surprisingly in-depth results.\n\nYou should also get some good results for Canadian residents, too.\nTruePeopleSearch will typically return a list of previous addresses, along\nwith phone numbers.\n\nLook out too for the \"Possible Associates\" section. Useful to law enforcement\nand private eyes, this displays names of past college roommates, colleagues,\nand more. No doubt scraped from public Facebook information, this is useful\ninformation.\n\nadvertising\n\n## 4\\. FindPeopleSearch\n\nLike TruePeopleSearch, FindPeopleSearch.com generates basic background check\n\"teaser\" information. Still, that information can be extremely helpful when\nyou're trying to learn more about someone. What this website brings to the\ngame is that it offers more extensive information than others.\n\nHowever, again like TruePeopleSearch, this site doesn't offer results from\noutside of North America. What it does, though, it does well. For example,\nafter selecting a likely candidate, FindPeopleSearch provides a map with the\nlikely location of your quarry.\n\nFamily information might also be listed here, depending on what data has been\ncollated for the individual. You could find an important familial link here,\nsuch as a brother, sister, or even an aunt, uncle, or cousin.\n\n## 5\\. PeekYou\n\nWhile most people search engines scour public information and not much else,\nPeekYou.com goes the extra mile to dig into popular social sites like\nPinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram and more.\n\nadvertising\n\nThe results are always impressive, although they can be somewhat garbled. For\nexample, a search for my own records mixed up details about me with those of\nothers with similar names.\n\nAlso, PeekYou gave me a new middle initial, which was certainly surprising!\n\nAs with all these sites, keep in mind that the data collected might be\ninaccurate. This could be due to mistakes in the source data, or errors when\nnames are matched.\n\n## 6\\. Classmates\n\nSometimes tracking someone down requires a little bit more creativity than\njust typing a name into a search engine. Another approach is to rummage\nthrough popular high school reunion website Classmates.com.\n\nObviously, you will need to have some idea of the high school(s) the person\nattended. If successful, you'll find a listing of people who've registered on\nthe site with the same high school on record.\n\nadvertising\n\nStart off by selecting a school by state and city, then enter the name of the\nstudent to search for. Many people are registered on the site, so you should\nstand a good chance of finding who you're looking for.\n\nNote that this is a US-only website.\n\n## 7\\. FamilyTreeNow\n\nVarious genealogy sites can be used to trace individuals, although the process\nis a little different.\n\nWhen it comes to genealogical records, information might be restricted for\npeople who are still living. This will depend on data privacy laws and the\npolicy of the genealogy site. As such, while it might be useful to establish\nfamilial links with whomever you're searching, the information will be scant.\n\nThe results page will display address information and possible relatives,\nwhile paid background information can also be generated via PeopleFinders.\n\nadvertising\n\nFamilyTreeNow is a good option for genealogy research. Interested in family\nhistory? Check our downloadable guide on how to research your family tree\nonline.\n\n## 8\\. TinEye\n\nWant to track someone down and you only have a photo of them? Use a reverse\nimage search tool like TinEye.com. This site will turn the entire internet\ninside out for that same picture, and it'll show you if it was uploaded\nanywhere else.\n\nThe site uses an innovative image recognition technology that can match images\nbased on the one you upload to the site. It's an impressive technology and it\nworked the first time I tried it, immediately identifying that I had uploaded\nthat same picture to MakeUseOf. And, it even recognized the picture when only\npart of the image matched the original. Very impressive stuff.\n\nAnother option for reverse image searching is Google Image Search.\n\nadvertising\n\n## 9\\. Google\n\nGoogle is also an effective tool to track someone down online. Before trying,\nkeep the following tips in mind.\n\n * Enclose the person's full name in quotes (like \"David Lee Roth\"). Google will return only search results with the person's full name.\n * Include more information that you already know about the person (like \"Sammy Hagar\" ex-Van Halen singer). Your search results will be even more precise.\n * If the person is involved with a certain organization, try searching only that site (like \"site: extreme-band.com \"Gary Cherone\"). If the person is listed as a staff or contact on the site, you'll discover their details\n\nThese tips work well---give them a try!\n\nIn fact, searching for people with Google works so well that people search\nsites that existed years ago have closed. Who needs those when Google already\ndoes it best?\n\nadvertising\n\n## 10\\. Find Public Records With Zaba Search\n\nIf you're conducting a full background check on someone, then you're probably\ninterested in more than their online activities. You're probably looking for\nany of the following information:\n\n * Residences over the last few years\n * Criminal record check\n * Driving record\n * Birthday and birth location (for citizenship verification)\n * Child predator check\n\nA person with a criminal record or court ruling has a surprising amount of\ninformation about them online. All you need is the name and DOB of the person\nyou're researching; the location will help narrow things down.\n\nOne of the best sites for conducting free public records queries. Using\nZabaSearch, you can determine a person's exact past and current addresses and\nphone numbers.\n\nTo view a full profile will require you to pay $50 through Intelius, however.\nThis includes past addresses, relatives, criminal history, bankruptcies, and\nmore.\n\nadvertising\n\n## 11\\. USA.gov\n\nThis provides a huge database for all state and federal agencies. Most\nservices where you need to pay for background details come from these free\nstate and federal agency databases. You can find the data for free by\nsearching this website to find those agencies and conduct the search yourself.\n\nFor example, digging through the state of Maine agencies reveals where you can\nsearch Maine criminal records.\n\n## 12\\. Facebook\n\nOne of the simplest ways to find people is just to search on Facebook. It's\namazing who turns up when you search for a name in Facebook.\n\nOther social networks can also prove useful in finding people. For example,\nmany people avoid Facebook and are active on Twitter, or even Instagram.\n\n## 13\\. LinkedIn\n\nMeanwhile, LinkedIn is a superb resource for finding people. A career-centered\nalternative to Facebook, there's a good chance you'll find people that you\ncan't find anywhere else.\n\nadvertising\n\nIf you know where the person you're searching for has worked or studied,\nLinkedIn is a great option. While you won't find too many details without a\nLinkedIn subscription, there should be enough to go on.\n\nYou'll be able to find out what they've recently been up to professionally, as\nwell as who they're associated with.\n\n## 13 Great People Search Engines to Find People Online\n\nBy now you should have all the tools you need to find people online, dead or\nalive. We've shown you how to use the following people search sites for free\npublic records:\n\n 1. Pipl\n 2. Google Groups\n 3. TruePeopleSearch\n 4. FindPeopleSearch\n 5. PeekYou\n 6. Classmates\n 7. FamilyTreeNow\n 8. TinEye\n 9. Google\n 10. Zaba\n 11. USA.gov\n 12. Facebook\n 13. LinkedIn\n\nUse these tools to track down the person or people you're looking for and you\nshould have success in no time. But what if someone is trying to track you\ndown? 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"There are many sites on the Internet and search engines that help find people on the Internet. Below are some of the different sites and methods of locating someone online.",
"Most of these services work best for finding someone that is alive. If you are looking for someone that is deceased, you may want to start with a Google search. Another option that could work better are genealogy sites, which can have more details for deceased people.",
"The sites and services on this page are primarily for those users who are in the United States. However, some sites listed have other countries available and the Google search tips listed near the bottom of this page can be used by anyone globally.",
"Many of these services require some registration or payment to get more detailed information about the person you are trying to find. There is no service or site we are aware of that provides very personal information about a person for free. We have tried to create this list in order of services that provide the most information for free.",
"Facebook people search Today, Facebook is one of the largest online social networks with over 500 million people. If you are looking for an old friend, using the Facebook people search is a great first place to start.",
"FamilyTreeNow One of the best free sources online for finding people in the United States. With their collected records you can find someone's current and past address, associates, and family members.",
"PeekYou Fantastic site for finding people online that searches over sixty different social networking sites, blogs, websites, and other sources online to find people.",
"PrivateEye PrivateEye is a quick easy and fast method of finding someone by name, address, phone number, marriage, bankruptcy records, and more. The site gives out free information such as full name, city, state, age, and possible relatives. Additional details such as phone and address are often available but require that the user pay a fee.",
"Google search Almost everyone who has gone on the search engine Google has tried searching for themselves or others they know. Below are different methods of finding someone using Google.",
"Search for the person using their name. Below are different examples of how this could be done. If a user has a common name such as the example below adding the state, area code, etc. helps refine the search.",
"Pull up a person's name and address using a phone number by typing a search similar to the example below.",
"Finally, searching popular social networking sites, such as MySpace, is another quick method of locating someone using Google. For example, if you were wanting to find your high school classmates, you could type a search similar to the example below.",
"In the above example, the \"site:www.myspace.com\" tells google to only search for pages that are on MySpace. All keywords used after this are what are being searched. In this case, \"1997\" is the graduation year and \"West Jordan\" is the high school name. (This is a very basic example, and would require that the person you're looking has a MySpace page.)",
"There are many sites that allow users to find people using public records. If you're not ale to find someone using the above sites, you can search Google for other sites."
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"If you want to know how to track a person down then you will get some ideas from the following article on how you can go about it. Using the net you have a variety of options to choose from on how you can go about looking for this person. We will look at some of the more likely places from where you can find people on the net and you can search for them there.",
"You can start by looking in some obvious places like the social networks. If you have lost touch with someone and you are looking for a way to find them this is the one place that you should look. There is hardly a person out there that is not part of at least some network. Even in parts of the world that could be considered remote the idea of social sites has been a hit.",
"To be able to track a person down through the social n networks there are some sites that can help you with this search. It is much better that having to go through the various networks yourself searching for people. One place that you can use is www.peekyou.com. It is able to lookup people that are on Twitter, it can search through blogs and the various message boards that are on the net.",
"Considering that it covers such a wide area of internet users it provides a good chance to track a person down on the internet. Another one that you can use is www.langenberg.com. It is also able to search through some of the networks that are there. It just has access to different networks from Peekyou.com.",
"Langenberg.com is able to track a person down in places like LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace. If you look at the total number of people that are distributed through these networks, there is a high probability that your person is in at least one of them. You can try using these places for searching or if you have the time you can search from the home page of any of the networks.",
"Join our community and tell us who you are looking for. We might be able to help. Use the comment box below to enter your details and any other people search related comment.",
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"At this point you have probably spent countless hours scouring the Web. Maybe you spent some money using one of the many online databases, reached out to everyone you know and have searched Facebook until you turned blue in the face.",
"Of course, one of the questions that everyone has when they want to hire a private investigator is how much does it cost to find a person. The problem with answering this question, though, is that there are so many possible scenarios that the answer is not so simple.",
"I am going to do my best here to give you some realistic price ranges, but keep in mind that every situation is unique. There are literally hundreds of factors that can change things.",
"For example, the amount of information you have (full name, date of birth, etc.), the commonality of the person’s name (hint: finding John Smith is not going to be easy) or trying to find a person living completely “off the grid” may require investigation outside the scope of what is offered here.",
"Below is a quick rundown of how we approach it with our clients. However, keep in mind that this may not be the way every private investigator does it.",
"After gathering some initial information and before even taking your case, we will conduct a 10- to 20-minute phone interview, gathering as much information as we can in order to find the person.",
"After obtaining all the information, we will conduct some initial research to determine whether finding the person will be realistic. Only then are we willing to take on the case.",
"We presume that you have searched Google and done all of the “normal” things to find the person you are looking for. If you haven’t tried tips in How to Find Someone on the Internet, go ahead, we will wait ...",
"For a first phase, we charge a $1,000 flat fee (plus tax if applicable). This covers our time and effort, database costs and any other costs associated with finding the person during the first phase.",
"Keep in mind that it may take some additional work after the first phase if the person is difficult to find (see below), but we have a strong track record of finding the person in the first phase.",
"At the conclusion of the case, in addition to providing information about the person’s address and phone numbers (if available), we will also provide some details that came up during the course of the investigation. For example, if criminal records, a bankruptcy record or court documents were identified during the course of the investigation, we will provide that to you.",
"I know that you probably want some sort of guarantee, but unfortunately, there are too many possibilities to guarantee anything. There are an infinite number of possible reasons that things may not end up the right way, factors that are completely out of anyone’s control. The person may be dead, may never answer your phone calls or letters, or may have moved halfway around the world and is living in the woods.",
"Every situation is unique and it’s impossible to guarantee that the person will be found immediately. In some instances, additional research or on-the- ground investigation will be needed to find the person.",
"Our reputation is based on providing our clients with results, not giving false promises. We will do everything in our power to find the person, but we can’t make any guarantees.",
"Before retaining us, we will provide you with an open and honest assessment as to whether we think the person can or will be found.",
"We are realistic about our possibilities; we don’t take on cases that we don’t feel we can help with (frankly, we turn away more cases than we accept).",
"We have a very high success rate in finding people (you can check out our recent case study Finding a Biological Father).",
"We have outlined some general guidelines as to how much it would cost to find a person. We haven’t covered everything here, so if you have some additional questions, feel free to set up a time to talk to an expert in finding people.",
"After the initial phase, what is the typical expense to a client and how is it broken down? I’m asking because I’ve started my own PI firm but not sure about a pricing structure. Any guidance would be appreciated.",
"Free Free Free I search for people. I have a group on facebook. It is called Where Are You. What I do is search for who ever you are looking for. I find them for free. If you have their name, age, and last known location I can find them for you. All you have to do is join the group and post. I wanted to post this here if you cannot afford to pay for the search. I wanted to pay it forward for all the nice things that have been given to me. thank you the link is here just click on it. It should take you to it. Again it does not cost anything at all. I do not search for adopted children are adults.",
"Judy if you can help me please do so I requested to join your group on Facebook I need help locating my 19 year old son thanks very much Peggy mckenzie",
"So Judy I find it very interesting and great you do this for free but I was hoping there wasn’t a glitch and there is so my with my knowledge I see you don’t find birth parents?",
"I have a half brother that I would like to find. He was taken from my father by his mother when he was nine years old in the Dominican Republic. He is now 30 yrs old ,and last my father heard he lives in Miami,Florida. That’s all we know the state he lives in and his name.Is their any way of finding him.",
"I AM HAVING A VERY HARD TIME LOCATING PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, ADDRESS LOCATION AND UNLESS I HAVE THAT I AM TOLD OVER AND OVER I NEED AN ADDRESS OR WORKPLACE TO HAVE HIM SERVED OR I SUFFER. TO ME THIS IS CRAZY!!!! I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF MY SON AND I WAS FORCED TO FLEE FLORIDA BECAUSE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE (BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL) RELATIONSHIP THAT WAS DRUG RELATED AS WELL. I CAME TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO BETTER MY LIFE FOR MY SON AND MYSELF...TO HEAR THAT THIS MAN HAS NOT ONE ...BUT TWO KIDS NOW THAT HE HAS CLOSELY PLACED IN HARMS WAY IS STROLLING AROUND A REGULAR DAY WHILE I STRUGGLE AND HAVE TO WITNESS MY SON WONDER WHY HE DOESNT HAVE A DADDY!!!!!!! PLEASSE HELP ME !!!!!!!!! WHY ARE NEGLECTFUL PARENTS ALLOWED TO LIVE ON A FREESTYLE LIFE AND RUIN CHILDRENS LIVES?? NO BODY HAS ANSWERS AND IM RUNNING OUT OF ENERGY THAT I PROMISED MY CHILD. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. THANKS YOU.",
"Hi, I am interested in locating a loved one who was in a car accident and lost his memory in that accident, had a brain damage and currently suffers from memory loss. Haven’t heard back from him since months now. All I know is that he was in Atlanta, GA then moved to Allentown or Princeton NJ with his family. I have his current phone number but can’t reach out to him, seems like phone is out of service.",
"Hi, I had a previous friend that had a car accident and involved in a terrible car accident in Atlanta, GA. He is now with his parents in New Jersey. I know his age, where he went to school and his family members names. I know he is in New Jersey, near Princeton or Allentown. Would it be possible to find him?",
"Also, I do have a phone number and a previous address of where he lived in Atlanta. Hope this helps. I just want to know of his current location in New Jersey.",
"Is it possible to look for a person who’s name you don’t know? I know their past employer and school, but I unfortunately can’t remember their name.",
"I’m trying to find someone I met one time all I have is an old number and a name and the number isn’t under their name would it be impossible to find him?",
"Im trying to find my father i only know his full name but he does pay child support but they wont give me his information my mother told me where my grandmother (father side) lives/d but i only know the street and prprobably the zip code but i dont know her name.. is their anyway to find him? And how much will it cost?",
"IM trying to find someone i use to work with all i have is his name and estimated age we had something at one point but its been 4 years he left to attend boot camp in ither marines or navy i want to find him so bad how much could this possibly cost at this point im desperate",
"I’ve been searching and searching for m birth mother and no luck so far, This upsets me because I have ALOT of info of her. Such as ssn and birthdate, Birthplace etc. I’m not sure where to go from here. A private investigator will cost way to much for me right now. Anybody have any advise?",
"I’ve been trying to trace my birth mother for years. I have seached the web endlessly but all I have is her maiden name and 2 other married names but I know she is nolonger married to them. My father isn’t on my birth certificate so I need to find her to find out his name. I, m pretty sure I, ve found her fathers obituary on line(he lived and died in ontario, canada) but she isnt mentioned.i think my mother was born in cleveland, ohio. She also lived in ontario. She was pregnant with me when she flew to london, England. She disapeared in 1980. I was told She left me in England and went back to either U.S.A or Canada. honest I, d be happy to find anyone that knew her as I haven, t seen her since 1979(I was 4yrs). My question is this..is this one of those complicated cases? Are we talking thousands of £ or $’s? And would it be cheaper if I said take your time and dont treat it as a priority case? I dont have thousands :)",
"Given the amount of time that has passed and the multiple countries involved, this is certainly on the more complicated side and would most likely cost in the thousands in order to get somewhere that is beneficial for you.",
"That’s kinda the same situation I am in , I have all the different places she has been her personal info but the web has been no help,",
"I’m looking to find my sister. I have her first and last name, date of birth, last known address and phone number from 5 years ago.",
"Nicole, If you have not found your sister read my post. I look for people for free. I am on facebook. The group is Where Are You. come see me I will find her for you.",
"Hello, I’m curious to if I can find my biological father. I don’t have a lot to work with other than a name he may have been called. My biological mother says she used to call him Bobby. His name could’ve been Robert Sinclair, not sure. But she do know that he had a sister that was murdered around the same time that I was born. And he was from Stockton, CA. Is the anyway you could find him with this info.",
"i’m trying to find my biological father the only thing i know of him is his first and last name and from what my mother says he last lived in north carolina any help?",
"I’m looking for an old friend. I have their first and last name, their age, what school they went to, what college they went to, where they grew up and the last place I know they lived. Any idea how much it would cost to locate them?",
"I am wanting to find my child’s father. He signed her birth certificate and I have his name and info from that but not much else. She has asked me to help her. I would like to be able to but don’t know how anymore. Please help if you can",
"Hello! I have a slightly challenging situation with my step-mother. I live in New York. They live in Florida. She notified me that my father was terminal this past winter. She has always tried to prevent is from having a relationship. My father is no longer able to contact me himself. She has blocked every method of contacting him and text me yesterday that he has days left to live. She has also shut out my grandfather, uncles and everybody else on his side of the family. She even packed up and moved him to another city without notifying anybody. My father is receiving hospice services and I know he would want me to be there. Is there any way to find his new address and if so, do I have any rights to see him? Can you give an estimate of how much time it may take to find him? I have his name, dob and ss#. They tend to live a bit off the grid. Everything may be in my step-mothers name at this point. All I have is her full name. Please let me know if you may be able to help. Thank you for your time.",
"Finding someone who lives “off the grid” can be challenging and typically requires some on-the-ground work. It’s not impossible, but does require quite a bit in the way of resources. As to whether you have the right to see him, that question is better answered by an attorney.",
"I’m trying to find someone I knew/worked with one summer almost 10 years ago. I just know their first name and where they worked at the time. Would it be impossible to find this person?",
"I have been trying to find a childhood friend who I haven’t seen since I was seven years old. Right now I’m thirty. She lives/lived in New York, and I’m in JerseyNow all I have is the first name, and the address of the apartment building she used to live in. Do you think you can do anything with this info?",
"It’s tough to say. It’s possible, but without additional information, it’s hard to tell. Give us a call or email us at info@diligentiagroup.com and we can set up a time to talk.",
"I am trying to locate my biological father. His full name is Robert Edward Dawson Jr.. From my understanding my mother and him were wed in Baltimore Maryland in 1965. He was suppose to be in the national guards. His family was from Virginia. Do you think you can help.",
"I’m looking for a military friend, that was stationed at the same base as I was in 1980. I know their nickname and possibiy their full. I know the base we were at, the group they were in, and the general area of the occupation/Job. I keeping hitting brick walls, or get overwhemling info, there’s no middle ground. There is 1980, then 2014. I got nothing, what could you do with something like this?",
"I am not sure we would be able to help, especially without a full name, but if you give us a call, we can help assess it better.",
"I met a man (in his 40s) who took a picture with me at a museum in Munich, Germany in September 2013. All I know is that he was on a business trip with some of his colleagues from Holland. I have a picture of him, but I don’t know his name or any other details. I know this is a long shot but can you help locate him? Thanks!",
"I’ve been looking for my biological father for a while now. I would like to know how much it would cost to find him. I heard it depends on the information and distance. I know his birth year and slightly his exact birthdate, I know his name, the state he was born in, and the country he lived in when i was born. That’s about it and I’m hoping to get some new information.",
"Send an email to info@diligentiagroup.com with the details and we can give you a better idea as to the cost.",
"I am seriously looking for a man who did me a favor some years back in Alaska. I only have his last known address and his full name. I guess he might have left Alaska. I have tried everified and it gave me so many people with the same name that I think using a private investigator could be the best way to pin-point him from those many names since I do not want to be calling everybody. Can you locate a person with just the full name and the last known address? and what will be the cost",
"Please give us a call to discuss further to see if we can assist. Based on what you provided, I am certain we can help, but would need some additional details.",
"Brian, I’d be interested to know your thoughts on providing an address for a client looking to locate a female. I’m a PI too (in Australia) and generally I say no to that type of inquiry, unless I either get permission from the located person to pass on that info, or I’m providing that information to a lawyer or an agent conducting a commercial (debt recovery) locate. This criteria is always spelled out beforehand.",
"Do you have any guidelines/procedures in place to prevent what “seems” to be a plausible reason for locating a female’s current whereabouts, but might not be?",
"These can get dicey. It’s partly a gut feel as to the reason as to why he wants to get in touch with her. I would ask him pointed questions like “is there an order of protection against you?”",
"In most of these cases, I would get the money up front and tell him that you will reach out to the women first and see if they want to their contact information to be passed along. If they agree to that, I don’t see any issue with it.",
"I find it interesting that you both are only framing this in terms of finding a female. Men have stalkers too.",
"I fancy you lot have heard this story a million times, but I have been trying to find a childhood friend online for quite some time, with no success. Which brings me here. The only information I can provide on the individual is his/her first and last name (both of which are common), the city the person lived in as a child (I do not know whether the person has since moved or not), the person’s rough age, and what elementary school the person went to and when. With this information (which I know is scarce), would a private investigation even be realistic?",
"It’s possible. Frankly you never know until you get into it. If you give me a call and provide me with all of the details, I can give you a reasonable assessment as to whether it’s possible.",
"Is there any chance we could communicate via e-mail? I am slightly autistic, so I often have a hard time making phone calls.",
"I am trying to locate the circumstances surrounding my father’s death. I never knew him but recently discovered that he died and was buried in 2000 in Puerto Rico. I have some of his military records, and SS#. How difficult would it be to locate this information as well as potential relatives when it is a U.S. territory like PR.",
"I’ve been looking for a friend I went to school with in the late 80’s. I haven’t spoken to or heard anything about him in 20 years. I’ve searched everywhere, for years, but he has a common name so it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. I do have some information, but not a SS#, will this be next to impossible without that? Thank you.",
"No, it’s not necessary to have a SS#, but with a common name its’s certainly challenging. We’d be happy to discuss to see if we could help.",
"I’m interested in locating my child’s biological father. He is retired military and shouldn’t be all that difficult to find. I have a social security number and other pertinent information."
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The problem\nwith answering this question, though, is that there are so many possible\nscenarios that the answer is not so simple.\n\nI am going to do my best here to give you some realistic price ranges, but\nkeep in mind that every situation is unique. There are literally hundreds of\nfactors that can change things.\n\nFor example, the amount of information you have (full name, date of birth,\netc.), the commonality of the person’s name (hint: finding John Smith is not\ngoing to be easy) or trying to find a person living completely “off the grid”\nmay require investigation outside the scope of what is offered here.\n\nBelow is a quick rundown of how we approach it with our clients. However, keep\nin mind that this may not be the way every private investigator does it.\n\n## What Do We Do?\n\nAfter gathering some initial information and before even taking your case, we\nwill conduct a 10- to 20-minute phone interview, gathering as much information\nas we can in order to find the person.\n\nAfter obtaining all the information, we will conduct some initial research to\ndetermine whether finding the person will be realistic. Only then are we\nwilling to take on the case.\n\n## What Will It Cost?\n\nWe presume that you have searched Google and done all of the “normal” things\nto find the person you are looking for. If you haven’t tried tips in How to\nFind Someone on the Internet, go ahead, we will wait ...\n\nFor a first phase, we charge a $1,000 flat fee (plus tax if applicable). This\ncovers our time and effort, database costs and any other costs associated with\nfinding the person during the first phase.\n\nKeep in mind that it may take some additional work after the first phase if\nthe person is difficult to find (see below), but we have a strong track record\nof finding the person in the first phase.\n\n## What Will Be Provided When the Investigation Is Completed?\n\nAt the conclusion of the case, in addition to providing information about the\nperson’s address and phone numbers (if available), we will also provide some\ndetails that came up during the course of the investigation. For example, if\ncriminal records, a bankruptcy record or court documents were identified\nduring the course of the investigation, we will provide that to you.\n\n## How Long Will It Take?\n\nTypically, it will take approximately five business days to complete the\nsearch.\n\n## Do You Guarantee Results?\n\nI know that you probably want some sort of guarantee, but unfortunately, there\nare too many possibilities to guarantee anything. There are an infinite number\nof possible reasons that things may not end up the right way, factors that are\ncompletely out of anyone’s control. The person may be dead, may never answer\nyour phone calls or letters, or may have moved halfway around the world and is\nliving in the woods.\n\nEvery situation is unique and it’s impossible to guarantee that the person\nwill be found immediately. In some instances, additional research or on-the-\nground investigation will be needed to find the person.\n\nBut here is what we can tell you:\n\n * Our reputation is based on providing our clients with results, not giving false promises. We will do everything in our power to find the person, but we can’t make any guarantees.\n * Before retaining us, we will provide you with an open and honest assessment as to whether we think the person can or will be found.\n * We are realistic about our possibilities; we don’t take on cases that we don’t feel we can help with (frankly, we turn away more cases than we accept).\n * We have a very high success rate in finding people (you can check out our recent case study Finding a Biological Father).\n\n## Final Thought\n\nWe have outlined some general guidelines as to how much it would cost to find\na person. We haven’t covered everything here, so if you have some additional\nquestions, feel free to set up a time to talk to an expert in finding people.\n\nSeptember 13, 2012/59 Comments/by Brian Willingham\n\nTags: individuals, locate people\n\n##### Share this entry\n\n * Share on Facebook\n * Share on Twitter\n * Share on Linkedin\n * Share by Mail\n\nhttps://diligentiagroup.com/wp-\ncontent/uploads/2012/09/photo-1510133768164-a8f7e4d4e3dc.jpg 1301 1951 Brian\nWillingham https://diligentiagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Diligentia-\nLogo-JPEG1-300x204.jpg Brian Willingham2012-09-13 17:00:402020-04-13\n10:41:31How Much Does It Cost to Find a Person\n\n##### You might also like\n\nHow to Find Out Everything About Someone\n\nHow to Find Someone on the Internet\n\nCan a Private Investigator Find Someone?\n\n101 Things a Private Investigator Can Do\n\n5 Myths: What a Private Investigator Cannot (Legally) Get\n\nPrivate Investigator Tips to Find a Long-Lost Friend or Relative\n\n59 replies\n\n 1. Bob says:\n\nJuly 24, 2015 at 10:56 pm\n\nBrian,\n\nAfter the initial phase, what is the typical expense to a client and how is it\nbroken down? I’m asking because I’ve started my own PI firm but not sure about\na pricing structure. Any guidance would be appreciated.\n\nThank you!\n\n 2. Judy says:\n\nJuly 15, 2015 at 3:22 am\n\nFree Free Free I search for people. I have a group on facebook. It is called\nWhere Are You. What I do is search for who ever you are looking for. I find\nthem for free. If you have their name, age, and last known location I can find\nthem for you. All you have to do is join the group and post. I wanted to post\nthis here if you cannot afford to pay for the search. I wanted to pay it\nforward for all the nice things that have been given to me. thank you the link\nis here just click on it. It should take you to it. Again it does not cost\nanything at all. I do not search for adopted children are adults.\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/judydoolittle51/\n\n * Peggy mckenzie says:\n\nAugust 3, 2015 at 2:28 pm\n\nJudy if you can help me please do so I requested to join your group on\nFacebook I need help locating my 19 year old son thanks very much Peggy\nmckenzie\n\n * Liz says:\n\nOctober 9, 2015 at 11:24 pm\n\nSo Judy I find it very interesting and great you do this for free but I was\nhoping there wasn’t a glitch and there is so my with my knowledge I see you\ndon’t find birth parents?\n\n 3. Juan says:\n\nJuly 15, 2015 at 3:17 am\n\nHello\n\nI have a half brother that I would like to find. He was taken from my father\nby his mother when he was nine years old in the Dominican Republic. He is now\n30 yrs old ,and last my father heard he lives in Miami,Florida. That’s all we\nknow the state he lives in and his name.Is their any way of finding him.\n\n 4. JENNIFER ANN FISHER says:\n\nJune 30, 2015 at 7:40 am\n\nI AM HAVING A VERY HARD TIME LOCATING PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, ADDRESS LOCATION\nAND UNLESS I HAVE THAT I AM TOLD OVER AND OVER I NEED AN ADDRESS OR WORKPLACE\nTO HAVE HIM SERVED OR I SUFFER. TO ME THIS IS CRAZY!!!! I AM A SINGLE MOTHER\nOF MY SON AND I WAS FORCED TO FLEE FLORIDA BECAUSE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE (BOTH\nPHYSICAL AND MENTAL) RELATIONSHIP THAT WAS DRUG RELATED AS WELL. I CAME TO THE\nSTATE OF MICHIGAN TO BETTER MY LIFE FOR MY SON AND MYSELF...TO HEAR THAT THIS\nMAN HAS NOT ONE ...BUT TWO KIDS NOW THAT HE HAS CLOSELY PLACED IN HARMS WAY IS\nSTROLLING AROUND A REGULAR DAY WHILE I STRUGGLE AND HAVE TO WITNESS MY SON\nWONDER WHY HE DOESNT HAVE A DADDY!!!!!!! PLEASSE HELP ME !!!!!!!!! WHY ARE\nNEGLECTFUL PARENTS ALLOWED TO LIVE ON A FREESTYLE LIFE AND RUIN CHILDRENS\nLIVES?? NO BODY HAS ANSWERS AND IM RUNNING OUT OF ENERGY THAT I PROMISED MY\nCHILD. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. THANKS YOU.\n\n 5. Amy Bailey says:\n\nJune 1, 2015 at 1:45 am\n\nHi, I am interested in locating a loved one who was in a car accident and lost\nhis memory in that accident, had a brain damage and currently suffers from\nmemory loss. Haven’t heard back from him since months now. All I know is that\nhe was in Atlanta, GA then moved to Allentown or Princeton NJ with his family.\nI have his current phone number but can’t reach out to him, seems like phone\nis out of service.\n\nThanks for all your help.\n\n 6. Amy Bailey says:\n\nMay 31, 2015 at 12:28 pm\n\nHi, I had a previous friend that had a car accident and involved in a terrible\ncar accident in Atlanta, GA. He is now with his parents in New Jersey. I know\nhis age, where he went to school and his family members names. I know he is in\nNew Jersey, near Princeton or Allentown. Would it be possible to find him?\n\nThank-you.\n\n * Amy Bailey says:\n\nMay 31, 2015 at 12:29 pm\n\nAlso, I do have a phone number and a previous address of where he lived in\nAtlanta. Hope this helps. I just want to know of his current location in New\nJersey.\n\n 7. Oscar Olivares says:\n\nMay 28, 2015 at 5:00 pm\n\nIs it possible to look for a person who’s name you don’t know? I know their\npast employer and school, but I unfortunately can’t remember their name.\n\n 8. Cherelle says:\n\nDecember 10, 2014 at 12:34 am\n\nI’m trying to find someone I met one time all I have is an old number and a\nname and the number isn’t under their name would it be impossible to find him?\n\n 9. Jake says:\n\nDecember 9, 2014 at 10:08 pm\n\nIm trying to find my father i only know his full name but he does pay child\nsupport but they wont give me his information my mother told me where my\ngrandmother (father side) lives/d but i only know the street and prprobably\nthe zip code but i dont know her name.. is their anyway to find him? And how\nmuch will it cost?\n\n 10. jessica says:\n\nDecember 5, 2014 at 12:04 pm\n\nIM trying to find someone i use to work with all i have is his name and\nestimated age we had something at one point but its been 4 years he left to\nattend boot camp in ither marines or navy i want to find him so bad how much\ncould this possibly cost at this point im desperate\n\n 11. Emma says:\n\nNovember 23, 2014 at 10:23 pm\n\nI’ve been searching and searching for m birth mother and no luck so far, This\nupsets me because I have ALOT of info of her. Such as ssn and birthdate,\nBirthplace etc. I’m not sure where to go from here. A private investigator\nwill cost way to much for me right now. Anybody have any advise?\n\n 12. Rosebud Melarkey says:\n\nOctober 30, 2014 at 5:09 pm\n\nI’ve been trying to trace my birth mother for years. I have seached the web\nendlessly but all I have is her maiden name and 2 other married names but I\nknow she is nolonger married to them. My father isn’t on my birth certificate\nso I need to find her to find out his name. I, m pretty sure I, ve found her\nfathers obituary on line(he lived and died in ontario, canada) but she isnt\nmentioned.i think my mother was born in cleveland, ohio. She also lived in\nontario. She was pregnant with me when she flew to london, England. She\ndisapeared in 1980. I was told She left me in England and went back to either\nU.S.A or Canada. honest I, d be happy to find anyone that knew her as I haven,\nt seen her since 1979(I was 4yrs). My question is this..is this one of those\ncomplicated cases? Are we talking thousands of £ or $’s? And would it be\ncheaper if I said take your time and dont treat it as a priority case? I dont\nhave thousands :)\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nNovember 10, 2014 at 4:00 pm\n\nGiven the amount of time that has passed and the multiple countries involved,\nthis is certainly on the more complicated side and would most likely cost in\nthe thousands in order to get somewhere that is beneficial for you.\n\n * Emma says:\n\nNovember 23, 2014 at 10:25 pm\n\nThat’s kinda the same situation I am in , I have all the different places she\nhas been her personal info but the web has been no help,\n\n 13. Nicole says:\n\nSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:06 am\n\nI’m looking to find my sister. I have her first and last name, date of birth,\nlast known address and phone number from 5 years ago.\n\n * Judy says:\n\nJuly 15, 2015 at 3:26 am\n\nNicole, If you have not found your sister read my post. I look for people for\nfree. I am on facebook. The group is Where Are You. come see me I will find\nher for you.\n\n 14. Johnetta C. says:\n\nSeptember 22, 2014 at 2:03 am\n\nHello, I’m curious to if I can find my biological father. I don’t have a lot\nto work with other than a name he may have been called. My biological mother\nsays she used to call him Bobby. His name could’ve been Robert Sinclair, not\nsure. But she do know that he had a sister that was murdered around the same\ntime that I was born. And he was from Stockton, CA. Is the anyway you could\nfind him with this info.\n\n 15. Theresa Martinez says:\n\nSeptember 8, 2014 at 5:33 pm\n\ni’m trying to find my biological father the only thing i know of him is his\nfirst and last name and from what my mother says he last lived in north\ncarolina any help?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nSeptember 9, 2014 at 8:49 pm\n\nIt really depends on how common the name is.\n\n 16. Sarah says:\n\nJuly 22, 2014 at 7:33 am\n\nI’m looking for an old friend. I have their first and last name, their age,\nwhat school they went to, what college they went to, where they grew up and\nthe last place I know they lived. Any idea how much it would cost to locate\nthem?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJuly 22, 2014 at 8:59 am\n\nAs outlined above, the minimum fee we charge is $750.\n\n * Judy says:\n\nJuly 15, 2015 at 3:28 am\n\nI can find them come to the facebook group Where Are You. I search for free no\ncharge.\n\n 17. Shelley says:\n\nJuly 20, 2014 at 8:56 pm\n\nI am wanting to find my child’s father. He signed her birth certificate and I\nhave his name and info from that but not much else. She has asked me to help\nher. I would like to be able to but don’t know how anymore. Please help if you\ncan\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJuly 21, 2014 at 4:52 pm\n\nWe would be happy to discuss with you. Please give us a call or send us an\nemail.\n\n 18. Danielle says:\n\nJune 29, 2014 at 7:49 pm\n\nHello! I have a slightly challenging situation with my step-mother. I live in\nNew York. They live in Florida. She notified me that my father was terminal\nthis past winter. She has always tried to prevent is from having a\nrelationship. My father is no longer able to contact me himself. She has\nblocked every method of contacting him and text me yesterday that he has days\nleft to live. She has also shut out my grandfather, uncles and everybody else\non his side of the family. She even packed up and moved him to another city\nwithout notifying anybody. My father is receiving hospice services and I know\nhe would want me to be there. Is there any way to find his new address and if\nso, do I have any rights to see him? Can you give an estimate of how much time\nit may take to find him? I have his name, dob and ss#. They tend to live a bit\noff the grid. Everything may be in my step-mothers name at this point. All I\nhave is her full name. Please let me know if you may be able to help. Thank\nyou for your time.\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJune 30, 2014 at 5:08 am\n\nFinding someone who lives “off the grid” can be challenging and typically\nrequires some on-the-ground work. It’s not impossible, but does require quite\na bit in the way of resources. As to whether you have the right to see him,\nthat question is better answered by an attorney.\n\n 19. Kat says:\n\nJune 19, 2014 at 4:22 pm\n\nI’m trying to find someone I knew/worked with one summer almost 10 years ago.\nI just know their first name and where they worked at the time. Would it be\nimpossible to find this person?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJune 20, 2014 at 2:12 am\n\nUnlikely given the limited information.\n\n 20. jesse says:\n\nJune 15, 2014 at 9:25 pm\n\nI have been trying to find a childhood friend who I haven’t seen since I was\nseven years old. Right now I’m thirty. She lives/lived in New York, and I’m in\nJerseyNow all I have is the first name, and the address of the apartment\nbuilding she used to live in. Do you think you can do anything with this info?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJune 18, 2014 at 9:52 am\n\nIt’s tough to say. It’s possible, but without additional information, it’s\nhard to tell. Give us a call or email us at info@diligentiagroup.com and we\ncan set up a time to talk.\n\n 21. Betty Dawson says:\n\nMay 27, 2014 at 12:41 pm\n\nI am trying to locate my biological father. His full name is Robert Edward\nDawson Jr.. From my understanding my mother and him were wed in Baltimore\nMaryland in 1965. He was suppose to be in the national guards. His family was\nfrom Virginia. Do you think you can help.\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nMay 27, 2014 at 12:49 pm\n\nHi Betty! I think we can help you. Why don’t you give us a call and we can\ndiscuss.\n\n 22. Candy says:\n\nFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:13 pm\n\nWhats the process in finding someone in the military? Do you search on\nmilitary databases?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:14 am\n\nYes. Here are a couple of links to help you:\n\nhttps://diligentiagroup.com/background-investigations/how-to-avoid-being-\ntaken-by-fake-military-credentials/ https://diligentiagroup.com/due-\ndiligence/how-to-verify-military-service/ https://diligentiagroup.com/due-\ndiligence/lying-about-military-service/\n\n 23. Richard Baldwin says:\n\nFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:38 am\n\nI’m looking for a military friend, that was stationed at the same base as I\nwas in 1980. I know their nickname and possibiy their full. I know the base we\nwere at, the group they were in, and the general area of the occupation/Job. I\nkeeping hitting brick walls, or get overwhemling info, there’s no middle\nground. There is 1980, then 2014. I got nothing, what could you do with\nsomething like this?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nFebruary 10, 2014 at 3:13 am\n\nI am not sure we would be able to help, especially without a full name, but if\nyou give us a call, we can help assess it better.\n\n 24. Tina says:\n\nJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:02 pm\n\nI met a man (in his 40s) who took a picture with me at a museum in Munich,\nGermany in September 2013. All I know is that he was on a business trip with\nsome of his colleagues from Holland. I have a picture of him, but I don’t know\nhis name or any other details. I know this is a long shot but can you help\nlocate him? Thanks!\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJanuary 7, 2014 at 3:16 pm\n\nI am afraid that just a photo is not enough to find someone.\n\n 25. Zuleimarie Figueroa says:\n\nDecember 26, 2013 at 9:16 pm\n\nI’ve been looking for my biological father for a while now. I would like to\nknow how much it would cost to find him. I heard it depends on the information\nand distance. I know his birth year and slightly his exact birthdate, I know\nhis name, the state he was born in, and the country he lived in when i was\nborn. That’s about it and I’m hoping to get some new information.\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:46 am\n\nSend an email to info@diligentiagroup.com with the details and we can give you\na better idea as to the cost.\n\n 26. Collins Baffoe says:\n\nNovember 13, 2013 at 2:26 pm\n\nI am seriously looking for a man who did me a favor some years back in Alaska.\nI only have his last known address and his full name. I guess he might have\nleft Alaska. I have tried everified and it gave me so many people with the\nsame name that I think using a private investigator could be the best way to\npin-point him from those many names since I do not want to be calling\neverybody. Can you locate a person with just the full name and the last known\naddress? and what will be the cost\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nNovember 13, 2013 at 9:23 pm\n\nCollins,\n\nPlease give us a call to discuss further to see if we can assist. Based on\nwhat you provided, I am certain we can help, but would need some additional\ndetails.\n\n 27. pat says:\n\nNovember 9, 2013 at 5:24 pm\n\nDo you have access to DMV Records when searching for a person?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nNovember 13, 2013 at 9:25 pm\n\nIt depends Pat. You have to have a permissible purpose with the Drivers\nPrivate Protection Act.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver's_Privacy_Protection_Act\n\n 28. Jarris Fuller says:\n\nSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:48 am\n\nBrian, I’d be interested to know your thoughts on providing an address for a\nclient looking to locate a female. I’m a PI too (in Australia) and generally I\nsay no to that type of inquiry, unless I either get permission from the\nlocated person to pass on that info, or I’m providing that information to a\nlawyer or an agent conducting a commercial (debt recovery) locate. This\ncriteria is always spelled out beforehand.\n\nDo you have any guidelines/procedures in place to prevent what “seems” to be a\nplausible reason for locating a female’s current whereabouts, but might not\nbe?\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:44 am\n\nThese can get dicey. It’s partly a gut feel as to the reason as to why he\nwants to get in touch with her. I would ask him pointed questions like “is\nthere an order of protection against you?”\n\nIn most of these cases, I would get the money up front and tell him that you\nwill reach out to the women first and see if they want to their contact\ninformation to be passed along. If they agree to that, I don’t see any issue\nwith it.\n\n * Irma Gerd says:\n\nMay 19, 2014 at 4:16 am\n\nI find it interesting that you both are only framing this in terms of finding\na female. Men have stalkers too.\n\n 29. Robin says:\n\nSeptember 19, 2013 at 7:03 pm\n\nGreetings,\n\nI fancy you lot have heard this story a million times, but I have been trying\nto find a childhood friend online for quite some time, with no success. Which\nbrings me here. The only information I can provide on the individual is\nhis/her first and last name (both of which are common), the city the person\nlived in as a child (I do not know whether the person has since moved or not),\nthe person’s rough age, and what elementary school the person went to and\nwhen. With this information (which I know is scarce), would a private\ninvestigation even be realistic?\n\nThanks in advance.\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:10 pm\n\nIt’s possible. Frankly you never know until you get into it. If you give me a\ncall and provide me with all of the details, I can give you a reasonable\nassessment as to whether it’s possible.\n\n * Robin says:\n\nSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:33 pm\n\nIs there any chance we could communicate via e-mail? I am slightly autistic,\nso I often have a hard time making phone calls.\n\n 30. V. Contreras says:\n\nSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:17 am\n\nI am trying to locate the circumstances surrounding my father’s death. I never\nknew him but recently discovered that he died and was buried in 2000 in Puerto\nRico. I have some of his military records, and SS#. How difficult would it be\nto locate this information as well as potential relatives when it is a U.S.\nterritory like PR.\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:19 am\n\nPlease give us a call to discuss in more detail.\n\n 31. Nikki says:\n\nAugust 18, 2013 at 8:09 am\n\nI’ve been looking for a friend I went to school with in the late 80’s. I\nhaven’t spoken to or heard anything about him in 20 years. I’ve searched\neverywhere, for years, but he has a common name so it’s like looking for a\nneedle in a haystack. I do have some information, but not a SS#, will this be\nnext to impossible without that? Thank you.\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nAugust 19, 2013 at 8:14 am\n\nNo, it’s not necessary to have a SS#, but with a common name its’s certainly\nchallenging. We’d be happy to discuss to see if we could help.\n\nhttp://web.diligentiagroup.com/ask-a-diligentia-group-investigator-to-contact-\nyou\n\n 32. Alpha Jenkins says:\n\nJuly 11, 2013 at 4:48 am\n\nI’m interested in locating my child’s biological father. He is retired\nmilitary and shouldn’t be all that difficult to find. I have a social security\nnumber and other pertinent information.\n\n * Brian Willingham says:\n\nJuly 11, 2013 at 4:52 am\n\nI just sent you an email.\n\n#### Trackbacks & Pingbacks\n\n### Comments are closed.\n\n### ABOUT US\n\n * Who We Are\n * What We Believe\n * Our Fees\n * Our Blog\n * In The News\n\n### WHO WE HELP\n\n * Law Firms\n * Businesses\n * Investors\n * Individuals\n\n### RESOURCES\n\n * Private Investigator 101\n * Criminal Checks 101\n * Backgrounds 101\n\n### CONTACT US\n\n * Schedule a Consultation\n * Request Information\n * Mailing Address\n\n© Copyright – 2019 – Diligentia Group Inc.\n\nDiligentia Group Inc. © Copyright\n\nA Few Product Recommendations Five Problems with Background Checks Scroll to\ntop\n\n"
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"When you're trying to find someone online, Google's not the only game in town. In the last two years, a handful of new people search engines have come onto the scene that offer better ways to pinpoint people info by name, handle, location, or place of employment. While there's still no killer, one-stop people search, there are more ways than ever to track down a long-lost friend, stalk an ex, or screen a potential date or employee. The next time you wonder, \"What ever happened to so-and-so?\" you've got a few power people search tools to turn to.",
"Look up anyone's home address(es) and phone numbers at ZabaSearch, a creepily- comprehensive people search engine that will freak you out when you search on your own name but save your ass when you desperately need a former coworker's phone number. ZabaSearch's index includes listed and unlisted numbers and addresses (though the founders say all the info is public record.)",
"My favorite new search engine of the bunch, Pipl digs up information about a person Google often misses, supposedly by searching the \"deep web\" (or \"invisible web.\") Pipl returns an impressive number of results for most people who use their \"real\" names online, including personal web pages, press mentions, MySpace pages, and Amazon wishlists. You can also narrow your search for common names by entering city, state and country, too.",
"So the person you're looking for likely has a Friendster, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, or Xanga account? Instead of searching each service individually, enter their full name or screen name, plus other identifying information like interests and location at Wink to do a one-hit comprehensive search of all those services at once.",
"Job-centric search engine ZoomInfo aggregates people and company information in one place to help candidates find the right job, but its people search tool also turns up information about corporate types especially well. ZoomInfo's information listings on people, culled from the web, include people's employment history and current job title, whether or not they're looking for a job. Search by a person's full name at ZoomInfo, and when you get too many results, filter them by geography (U.S. and Canada only.)",
"Incessant notifications, Beacon, and zombies aside, one of Facebook's greatest utilities is finding people online, and it's not just for students anymore. Chances are your grandmother set up a Facebook account this year, so all those annoying emails might be worth tracking down your best friend when you were 9 years old who moved to Florida on Facebook.",
"Okay, fine, you can't talk finding people online without mentioning the big G. For internet superstars you'll get great results by just typing his/her name into Google's search box, but for civilians, common names or names with double meanings, a few advanced Google techniques can help narrow down the field of results.",
"Enclose the first and last name of the person you're searching for in quotes when you enter it into the search box (like \"John Smith\").",
"If the person you're searching for is likely to appear on a particular web site—like a school—search only that site using the site:URL operator (like site:ucla.edu \"John Smith\").",
"To look up people by face, search for them on Google Images to get a quick visual—especially useful for people with common names, or to determine the gender of a name you never heard before.",
"Finally, if you run across folks online you want to know more about often, search a ton of engines for someone's name with the Who Is This Person? Firefox extension. Simply highlight the name on any web page and look 'em up on Wink, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, Facebook, Google News, Technorati, Yahoo Person Search, Spock, WikiYou, ZoomInfo, IMDB, MySpace and other engines from the Who Is This Person? context menu item.",
"For more online sleuthing resources, check out Wendy's great tutorial on searching public records online. To make yourself more findable? Have a say in what Google says about you. Also, many of these services let you \"claim\" your name and add information to your results. Do a search for your own name and click the link that says, in effect, \"Is this you?\"",
"Does the current crop of people search engines make you want to change your name, fail you entirely, or help you get in touch? Let us know what you think in the comments.",
"Gina Trapani, the editor of Lifehacker, likes to find and be found. Her weekly feature, Geek to Live, appears every Friday on Lifehacker. Subscribe to the Geek to Live feed to get new installments in your newsreader."
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"With online sports betting becoming less taboo and legal in more U.S. states, that branch of a thriving gambling industry continues to grow at an incredible rate. This guide will explain how to bet on sports legally and find the best sports betting sites.",
"An industry leader for nearly 25 years, Bovada remains the #1 online sportsbook and betting site for NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC and special events like the US Election, Oscars and Kentucky Derby. Plus, new users can earn a $750 welcome bonus when they make a first deposit with Bitcoin.",
"* Excellent selection of sports & entertainment props every day\n* Reputable betting site with long standing reputation\n* Large bonuses, especially for Bitcoin users\n#2",
"Celebrating its 25^th year, Intertops is internationally recognized as one of the oldest and most trusted online sportsbooks. On top of thousands of sporting and entertainment events to bet on, Intertops’ weekly and monthly player promotions will keep cash in your pocket.",
"Since 2001, BetOnline has earned the praise of its competitors as being a global leader in the sports betting industry. From its outstanding welcome bonuses to its cryptocurrency and reload promotions, BetOnline is among the best and most-trusted online sportsbooks.",
"Since it launched in 2003, SportsBetting.ag has carved out a reputation as one of the top online sportsbooks with tantalizing promotions and contests that will pique the interest of even the most seasoned bettor.",
"* Exclusive NFL, NBA, PGA, eSports, etc contests that pay $1,000s in cash prizes\n* Using Bitcoin, you can withdraw $100k per week. Bank Wires supports nearly $25k per week\n* The mobile sportsbook is optimized for Android and iPhone\n#5",
"Since going live back in the United States back in 2015, BetNow has lived by the mantra “We Make It Simple,” and thanks to streamlined website design and navigation, new and veteran players looking for an easy-to-use sportsbook with generous promotions, look no further than BetNow.eu.",
"In the ten+ years we’ve been running this site, we’ve gotten one question more than any other: can I make sports bets online? You absolutely can, and it’s much easier than you might think. You have three options: take a trip to one of the Las Vegas sportsbooks, find a local sportsbook , or make a sports bet online by signing up at on of our best sports betting sites. Of the three options, online is definitely the easiest and most convenient way for how to bet on sports.",
"Betting real money on sports is one of the world’s favorite pastimes. By some estimates, people wager over $250 billion a year on sports betting sites, with $100 million bet on the Super Bowl alone.",
"The reason for the exponentially increasing popularity of the industry in the United States? Not only does the hobby provide an extra layer of excitement while watching sports, but it can also be a lucrative pursuit for those who take time to learn strategies for how to bet on sports, including knowing about odds, picking winners, line shopping and how to use online bonuses profitably.",
"There are a massive number of scams on the net, so please do your homework before joining any online wagering site. Rest assured, however, that the best sports betting sites mentioned above are all highly reputable. Whether you are learning how to bet on sports or consider yourself a sharp, there is a site for you. Our list of trustworthy sports betting sites will subsequently help you avoid the time consuming and confusing process of comparing the various sites against each other in order to match yourself with the best sports betting sites for you.",
"Three of the most popular forms of online sports bets are moneyline, point spreads and totals (over/under). The information below explains each of these betting options offered at the sportsbook in simple to understand terms.",
"A moneyline bet is a sports wager on which team will win a particular game. The moneyline wager is the most popular way to bet on hockey and baseball, but exists also for basketball, football and other sports. In this type of bet, the payout is the same regardless of how many runs or points scored by the team you wagered on.",
"Placing moneyline bets requires that you first understand the American odds system, which always uses a 3-or-more digit whole number expressed as either positive or negative. The reason there are positive and negative moneylines is that the two teams are often not equally matched.",
"A negative moneyline, for instance, represents how much a bettor must stake to profit $100, with a line of -180 requiring a $180 bet in order to profit $100. Therefore, if your bet is successful, you keep the $180 you staked plus the extra $100 in winnings. Meanwhile, a positive moneyline is how much a $100 stake will pay. For example, if you stake $100 on a line of +160, if your bet wins you keep the $100 you staked, plus an extra$160 in winnings.",
"Point spread betting is the most popular way to bet on the two most frequently wagered upon sports in the United States, namely football and basketball. The basic idea behind point spread betting is to make the sports game closer to a 50/50 proposition by adding a handicap.",
"For example, you could find they New York Giants +10.5, and the Philadelphia Eagles -10.5. How this works is that the favorite team always has a negative value alongside it, and the underdogs a positive value. In our example, the Philadelphia Eagles are the favorites to win by 10.5 points in this game. Meanwhile, the underdog in this game are the New York Giants, which has a +10.5 value, meaning online sports bettors will profit if the New York Giants win the game outright or lose by 10.5 points or less.",
"All point spread wagers also have a price or commission, which otherwise not stated by the sportsbooks, or Las Vegas sports books is assumed to be -110. In other words, risk $110 to profit $100, or if simplified, every dollar bet you bet, the sportsbook receives 10 cents, rather than an even 50.50 line in which you bet a dollar to make a dollar. This extra price you’re charged is referred to as vig or juice and is how the sportsbooks make their profit.",
"When betting online, you’ll commonly find point spreads that have half points involved (example -2.5 / +2.5), thus ensuring there is no way for a sports bettors wager to be tied.",
"Totals betting is the one of the easiest sports bets to understand. Here you bet on whether the total number of points scored by both teams combined during a game will be over or under the posted betting total. For example, this bet might be over/under 8.5 runs in baseball; over/under 5.5 goals in hockey; over/under 40.5 points in football; over/under 200 points in basketball, etc. Similar to point spread betting, unless otherwise stated these bets are assumed to be offered at -110 (risk $110 to profit $100). Also similar to point spread betting, it’s also quite common in totals betting to see each option have a different price, such as over 5.5 -130 / under 5.5 +110.",
"Having decided on the best sports betting site for you, the first step towards placing a bet is to register for a free account – it only takes a few minutes. That done, log in and head to the platform’s cashier to make your first deposit. Make sure to pick up a free bonus to boost your bankroll.",
"Once the deposit has cleared, spend a little time familiarizing yourself with the terms, conditions and betting rules on the site. Then it’s time to research your bet. If you already have a prediction in mind, right on! If you need a little help, check out our expert picks.",
"Navigate to the event, match up, and bet you want to make. If you like the odds, click on it the bet and populate the generated slip with the amount you’d like to wager. Double check the entire betting slip, and confirm it to place your bet. Congratulations, you just made your first bet! Now sit back, relax and wait for the match up to see if you won!",
"Compare the best sports betting sites that we recommend. See which sites have the best welcome bonuses fastest payout options, and are easiest for those learning how to bet on sports.",
"After reviewing the top sports betting sites in the USA, these did not pass the high standards set by Gamble Online. For more information, please check out our How We Rate section.",
"Read everything you can about the sports betting platform, the betting opportunities it offers, all available sign-up, deposit, and loyalty promotions, whether it is available for mobile betting and its various payment options. You should also take time to check out its customer service options, as well as familiarize yourself with the ease of its user interface.",
"Furthermore, you should read through the terms and conditions of the betting site, especially in regards to the various bonuses in offers in order to avoid any unwelcome surprises. Most bonuses and site offers (for example, the sign up bonus) have a wagering requirement (sometimes called a rollover requirement), which means you would have to bet a given amount to make the bonus complete. It’s smart and prudent to find out exactly how much you need to wager before being able to cash out your bonus money.",
"Also, be sure to check the minimum and maximum deposit and withdrawal limits to ensure that they fit your bankroll.",
"If you are a complete novice sports bettor and wish to learn how to bet on sports, plenty of betting sites will provide you a step-by-step guide to betting. These are generally very useful and will help you start betting quickly, whether its betting on the Super Bowl in the NFL, March Madness in NCAA college basketball, Stanley Cup in the NHL, the MLB World Series, the Kentucky Derby or any other sports event.",
"It’s probably best for novice sports bettors to embrace the K.I.S.S. method when starting out and focus on the three most common bet types of a game’s or event’s moneyline, point spread and total points/runs. The best sports betting sites’ resource pages provide detailed explanations and examples of these bet types.",
"When learning how to bet on sports online, start with small stake bets and gradually increase the amount only after you understand how that particular bet works. In other words, manage your bankroll wisely. After all, it is your hard-earned money that is at stake here. Moreover, only bet the amount you can afford to lose, which should be funds that you have left over after you have met your other regular bills and expenses.",
"Be sure to avoid specialty sports bets like parlays and teasers, which can drain a bankroll quickly. If you do want to make a sports parlay or teaser bet, start with $5-$10 and wager on just 2-3 outcomes to improve your odds of the ticket cashing.",
"Do you like being rewarded for making sports bets? That is essentially what is happening when you sign up for a VIP Program. At most sportsbooks, you are signed up automatically, and the more you bet, the higher you move up through a tier-based system. You can win perks such as higher deposit amounts, a dedicated account manager, and even luxury items like trips and cars!",
"Earn rewards on every sports bet with Bovada’s VIP Program. This site offers players one of the best ongoing experiences as far as loyalty rewards and customer service, which is a big reason why they are our #1 ranked sports book.",
"Some sports books will actually let you start growing a bank roll without depositing real money. If you don’t want to risk money right away, Intertops offers a $20 risk-free bet to get the ball rolling.",
"Intertops also offers a Sports Parlay Bonus where If you place a four- selection parlay and only hit 3-of-the-4 bets, you are entered in a drawing for one of 20 $50 FREE bets each week.",
"The welcome bonus is the first bonus that a player will get when they sign up for a sportsbook. It usually offers a deposit bonus, which is matched by the sportsbook up to a certain amount. This could be one deposit, or spread out over multiple deposits. You might even get a free bet or two!",
"Live in-game betting has gotten extremely popular at online sportsbooks. Basically, you can bet on games as they’re happening, and you can bet on certain situations. For example, will the Kansas City Chiefs call a run or a pass on their next play? You can bet on that now, but you have to be quick: these bets don’t last long.",
"Sportsbetting.ag features a ton of live betting options for you to choose, from NFL football to NBA basketball, from tennis to soccer to esports.",
"More online sportsbooks are offering Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a deposit and withdrawal method. You will also get perks for depositing with Bitcoin, including higher limits when banking, quicker transactions and most importantly, the safest transactions out there.",
"BetOnline has a fantastic welcome bonus for players depositing with crypto for the first time. They feature a 100% match bonus, up to $1,000.",
"The NFL is the most popular sport to bet on in the United States. Get ready for the Super Bowl starting NOW.",
"NBA basketball is wildly popular in the United States and around the world. Futures, live betting, spreads, you name it, you can bet on it in NBA basketball.",
"Of course, football, basketball and baseball are not the only sports you can bet on. We can show you how to bet on sports, including the following:",
"Hockey – Bet on NHL hockey year round, all the way to the Stanley Cup finals. You can also bet on international hockey.",
"Golf – Wager on the best golf players teeing it up each week on the PGA Tour and around the world.",
"MMA – Mixed mixed arts is a tough game, and so is betting on it. Wager on the UFC, Bellator and more.",
"Boxing – “The Sweet Science” is still a popular option at sportsbooks, from the big fights to the weekly events.",
"It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the volume of sports to bet on during a calendar year, but we’re hoping to take the stress out of planning by highlighting some annual major sports betting events to remember. Here’s what’s hot on the sports betting calendar the rest of 2021.",
"The saying goes “life comes at you fast” and the world isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With most of us on-the-go everyday, it’s important for sports betting sites to be optimized for mobile moreso than desktop. Industry leaders may offer a downloadable sports betting app in the Apple’s App and Google Play stores, but the best realized those were often clunky and required a large amount of memory from smart devices. To make things easy on users, sports betting sites simply made their mobile experience mirror the desktop by simply opening up a browser.",
"Browser-based mobile sports betting allows users to simply open up their smart device’s browser, type in the sports betting site address, login to their account and have all the bells and whistles enjoyed on the desktop right in the palm of their hand. Most mobile devices let you save a sportsbook quick link to your homescreen, too. That way, you’re only one click away from your placing a bet.",
"Just know that betting on sports is extremely competitive, and people often beat the odds by exploiting leaks presented by online betting sites. Nevertheless, this is in an industry where it is hard to be profitable in the long run, and very few are destined to make a living betting on sports. In fact, the majority of sports bettors tend to be what we call recreational bettors.",
"On the plus side, there are tons of good bonus offers and promotions available at the best sports betting sites that can make your hobby profitable. Just be sure to stay disciplined, though, and never risk any more than a couple percent of your bankroll on any given game.",
"One of the easiest ways to learn how to bet on sports is to go out and practice. The following table covers every state where you can find retail sports betting. We also list the best sports betting sites for residents of every state!",
"The sports gambling industry continues to grow across the United States, with an increasing number of states offering legal, regulated options. This includes Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Mississippi and New Mexico. New York, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Oregon and of course, Nevada, have also largely legislated legal online wagering.",
"Meanwhile, the rest of the country have bills that have been introduced, but not passed, or bills that have been recently passed. The only places that have no interest in legal online sports wagers are Utah, Wisconsin and Idaho.",
"If you’re not a resident or visiting one of the regulated betting states, or are not comfortable using online gambling sites, you could always use either a Las Vegas sportsbook or, alternatively, a local sportsbook to take your action.",
"Many of the best sports betting sites will post sports-like odds for non- sporting events. Popular events to bet on outside of the sports arena include Oscars & Awards betting, betting on the stock market, the weather and politics. such as US Election betting odds.",
"An industry leader for nearly 25 years, Bovada remains the #1 online sportsbook and betting site for NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC and special events like the US Election, Oscars and Kentucky Derby. Plus, new users can earn a $750 welcome bonus when they make a first deposit with Bitcoin.",
"Here are the main events that sports betting fans can look forward to in the second half of this year.",
"A type of bet where one team must win by a certain amount of points or the other team must lose within a certain number of points. For example, Browns (-7) vs Jets (+7) means the Browns must win by more than 7 points to win or the Jets must lose by fewer than 7 points or win outright. If the final score is Browns 28 Jets 21, the bet is a PUSH.",
"Another term for an outright win sports bet. When betting the moneyline you believe one of the two teams (or player) will win the event.",
"Also know as an Over / Under bet, is one when you must guess whether the total points scored will be over or under a certain number",
"A multi-game, multi-event bet, in which 2-or-more wagers must be correct in order for the ticket to cash. Because you are betting on more results to happen successfully, parlay bets often enjoy great odds than single bets.",
"Similar to a parlay, a teaser contains multiple event bets where the point spread and/or totals can be adjusted by “buying” points.",
"An example of this would be a 2-team, 6-point teaser where the Browns are originally -6 (6-point favorites, must win by 7) and Seahawks are -3 (3-point favorites, must by 4), but with the 6-point teaser, you move the spread to Browns (EVEN, all they need to do is win) and Seahawks (+3, they can win or lose by 2 or 1) and still win the bet.",
"Another term for cost of placing a bet and is easier to show an example than define. When you look at a moneyline bet on an oddsboard, it’ll look something like: Bills -125 Jets +120",
"These typically have to do with a certain player or team achieving a certain goal threshold within an event. An example of a prop bet would be Cam Akers OVER/UNDER 65 rushing yards against the Seahawks.",
"An off-shoot of prop bets, specials are unique to a certain time frame. For example, during MLB playoffs, who will score more points/runs, the Rangers or Cowboys?",
"As the name indicates, exotics are another form of prop bet that gets a little weird sometimes. For example, what will happen first: LeBron James breaks Kareem’s scoring record or LeBron wins another NBA Championship.",
"Yes, it is 100% legal to place bets on sports online in the US, but some states do not allow certain online sportsbooks to operate in their state. Residents of these states can still find real money offshore sportsbooks like the ones listed on this page.",
"Betting on sports is completely safe and legal as long as you use a trustworthy online sports book. Although there are some rogue operators out there, most online gambling sites are run by legitimate organizations with extensive security measures. All online sports books we list on this page are approved by third party independent auditors who have strict regulations on security and fair play.",
"The most popular bets that you will find at online sports betting sites are moneyline bets, point spread bets and totals (over/under), which are described in detail on this page. You can also parlay picks by choosing multiple games on one ticket for a larger payout. Lots of sports bettors will also place future bets at, predicting an outcome that will come at the end of the season.",
"What’s the point in gambling online for real money if you can’t withdraw your winnings? Luckily, all of the sites that we recommend offer a variety of safe deposit and withdrawal options, including most major credit cards, Bitcoin, PayPal, e-check and more! We make sure that all sportsbooks that we recommend have a good track record of paying their players.",
"The spread is how sportsbooks attract bettors to place action on either side of the competition. The spread represents how much one team is favored over another in a given game, match, race or event. Take the following situation:",
"By betting Team A, you win your bet if they win by 4 or more points. If you bet the spread on Team B, they can lose by 3 points or fewer, or win outright in order to win your bet.",
"Traditional sports books only allow you to place bets on games before they start. Live sports betting allows players to continuously place wagers during a game with the odds adjusting as the game plays on. With live betting, you can place all sorts of different bets and cash out on some bets before the game even end!",
"Like any form of gambling, sports betting odds represent how likely something is to happen. If Team A is heavily favored to win, their odds will not be as good as Team B, the underdog. A lot goes into determining the exact odds. Home/road records, rest schedule, weather and injuries play a major role when book makers are determining game odds.",
"You may have seen some famous handicappers bragging online about how much money they have made betting on sports. A successful sports gambler definitely needs a little bit of luck, anyone who has made a lot of money sports gambling still loses plenty of wagers. However, there are things you can do to improve your chances of turning a profit. By checking schedules, injuries and box scores daily and finding the sportsbook listed here with the best odds, you can maximize the amount of real money you can win betting in sports online.",
"It is extremely rare that online sports betting sites would allow you to bet for free. If you could, you likely would not win any real money. That said, many sportsbooks offer bonuses or free bets after you have reached a given requirement."
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"parsed_md": "Online Sports Betting USA | Best Sports Betting Sites 2021\n\nSearch\n\n# Online Sports Betting Sites in the US\n\nPosted by Kevin King . Last updated: 4 August, 2021\n\nWith online sports betting becoming less taboo and legal in more U.S. states,\nthat branch of a thriving gambling industry continues to grow at an incredible\nrate. This guide will explain how to bet on sports legally and find the best\nsports betting sites.\n\n## Where to Find The Best Online Sports Betting Sites\n\nIf you want to bet real money on sports in the USA, here are our favorite\nsites:\n\n * Top Rated Sports Betting Site\n\n#1\n\nRating:\n\n5/5\n\n$750 BONUS\n\nMin Deposit $20 #1 USA Sportsbook\n\nPlay Now\n\nRead Review\n\nUSA\n\nSecurity\n\nDeposit Methods\n\n+2\n\nAn industry leader for nearly 25 years, Bovada remains the #1 online\nsportsbook and betting site for NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC and special events like the\nUS Election, Oscars and Kentucky Derby. Plus, new users can earn a $750\nwelcome bonus when they make a first deposit with Bitcoin.\n\n * Excellent selection of sports & entertainment props every day\n * Reputable betting site with long standing reputation\n * Large bonuses, especially for Bitcoin users\n\n#2\n\nRating:\n\n4.8/5\n\n$500 BONUS\n\nMin Deposit $20 100s of Daily Props\n\nPlay Now\n\nRead Review\n\nUSA\n\nSecurity\n\nDeposit Methods\n\n+8\n\nCelebrating its 25^th year, Intertops is internationally recognized as one of\nthe oldest and most trusted online sportsbooks. On top of thousands of\nsporting and entertainment events to bet on, Intertops’ weekly and monthly\nplayer promotions will keep cash in your pocket.\n\n * Bitcoin-Friendly\n * Lots of sports and entertainment props\n * Extremely mobile-friendly\n\n#3\n\nRating:\n\n4.5/5\n\n$2500 BONUS\n\nMin Deposit $25 Sports & Entertainment Props\n\nPlay Now\n\nRead Review\n\nUSA\n\nSecurity\n\nDeposit Methods\n\n+4\n\nSince 2001, BetOnline has earned the praise of its competitors as being a\nglobal leader in the sports betting industry. 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Bank Wires supports nearly $25k per week\n * The mobile sportsbook is optimized for Android and iPhone\n\n#5\n\nRating:\n\n4.1/5\n\n$500 BONUS\n\nMin Deposit $10 Special Sports Contests\n\nPlay Now\n\nRead Review\n\nUSA\n\nSecurity\n\nDeposit Methods\n\n+3\n\nSince going live back in the United States back in 2015, BetNow has lived by\nthe mantra “We Make It Simple,” and thanks to streamlined website design and\nnavigation, new and veteran players looking for an easy-to-use sportsbook with\ngenerous promotions, look no further than BetNow.eu.\n\n * Accepts USD, Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash\n * Solid welcome bonus and ongoing sports bonuses\n * Refer-A-Friend Program is excellent\n\nSee All Sportsbooks\n\n## Betting On Sports Online\n\nIn the ten+ years we’ve been running this site, we’ve gotten one question more\nthan any other: can I make sports bets online? You absolutely can, and it’s\nmuch easier than you might think. You have three options: take a trip to one\nof the Las Vegas sportsbooks, find a local sportsbook , or make a sports bet\nonline by signing up at on of our best sports betting sites. Of the three\noptions, online is definitely the easiest and most convenient way for how to\nbet on sports.\n\nBetting real money on sports is one of the world’s favorite pastimes. By some\nestimates, people wager over $250 billion a year on sports betting sites, with\n$100 million bet on the Super Bowl alone.\n\nThe reason for the exponentially increasing popularity of the industry in the\nUnited States? Not only does the hobby provide an extra layer of excitement\nwhile watching sports, but it can also be a lucrative pursuit for those who\ntake time to learn strategies for how to bet on sports, including knowing\nabout odds, picking winners, line shopping and how to use online bonuses\nprofitably.\n\n## Find The Right Online Sports Betting Sites\n\n### Bonus Availability\n\n### Tried, Trusted and True\n\n### Friendly Banking Options\n\n### Quick Cash Out\n\n### Betting On-the-Go\n\n### Customer Supported\n\nThere are a massive number of scams on the net, so please do your homework\nbefore joining any online wagering site. Rest assured, however, that the best\nsports betting sites mentioned above are all highly reputable. Whether you are\nlearning how to bet on sports or consider yourself a sharp, there is a site\nfor you. Our list of trustworthy sports betting sites will subsequently help\nyou avoid the time consuming and confusing process of comparing the various\nsites against each other in order to match yourself with the best sports\nbetting sites for you.\n\n## What Types of Sports Bets Can You Make?\n\nThree of the most popular forms of online sports bets are moneyline, point\nspreads and totals (over/under). The information below explains each of these\nbetting options offered at the sportsbook in simple to understand terms.\n\n### Moneyline Bets\n\nA moneyline bet is a sports wager on which team will win a particular game.\nThe moneyline wager is the most popular way to bet on hockey and baseball, but\nexists also for basketball, football and other sports. In this type of bet,\nthe payout is the same regardless of how many runs or points scored by the\nteam you wagered on.\n\nPlacing moneyline bets requires that you first understand the American odds\nsystem, which always uses a 3-or-more digit whole number expressed as either\npositive or negative. The reason there are positive and negative moneylines is\nthat the two teams are often not equally matched.\n\nA negative moneyline, for instance, represents how much a bettor must stake to\nprofit $100, with a line of -180 requiring a $180 bet in order to profit $100.\nTherefore, if your bet is successful, you keep the $180 you staked plus the\nextra $100 in winnings. Meanwhile, a positive moneyline is how much a $100\nstake will pay. For example, if you stake $100 on a line of +160, if your bet\nwins you keep the $100 you staked, plus an extra$160 in winnings.\n\n### Point Spread Bets\n\nPoint spread betting is the most popular way to bet on the two most frequently\nwagered upon sports in the United States, namely football and basketball. The\nbasic idea behind point spread betting is to make the sports game closer to a\n50/50 proposition by adding a handicap.\n\nFor example, you could find they New York Giants +10.5, and the Philadelphia\nEagles -10.5. How this works is that the favorite team always has a negative\nvalue alongside it, and the underdogs a positive value. In our example, the\nPhiladelphia Eagles are the favorites to win by 10.5 points in this game.\nMeanwhile, the underdog in this game are the New York Giants, which has a\n+10.5 value, meaning online sports bettors will profit if the New York Giants\nwin the game outright or lose by 10.5 points or less.\n\nAll point spread wagers also have a price or commission, which otherwise not\nstated by the sportsbooks, or Las Vegas sports books is assumed to be -110. In\nother words, risk $110 to profit $100, or if simplified, every dollar bet you\nbet, the sportsbook receives 10 cents, rather than an even 50.50 line in which\nyou bet a dollar to make a dollar. This extra price you’re charged is referred\nto as vig or juice and is how the sportsbooks make their profit.\n\nWhen betting online, you’ll commonly find point spreads that have half points\ninvolved (example -2.5 / +2.5), thus ensuring there is no way for a sports\nbettors wager to be tied.\n\n### Totals - Over/Under Bets\n\nTotals betting is the one of the easiest sports bets to understand. Here you\nbet on whether the total number of points scored by both teams combined during\na game will be over or under the posted betting total. For example, this bet\nmight be over/under 8.5 runs in baseball; over/under 5.5 goals in hockey;\nover/under 40.5 points in football; over/under 200 points in basketball, etc.\nSimilar to point spread betting, unless otherwise stated these bets are\nassumed to be offered at -110 (risk $110 to profit $100). Also similar to\npoint spread betting, it’s also quite common in totals betting to see each\noption have a different price, such as over 5.5 -130 / under 5.5 +110.\n\n## How to Place a Sports Bet\n\n### Register at your Chosen Sportsbook and Make a Deposit\n\nHaving decided on the best sports betting site for you, the first step towards\nplacing a bet is to register for a free account – it only takes a few minutes.\nThat done, log in and head to the platform’s cashier to make your first\ndeposit. Make sure to pick up a free bonus to boost your bankroll.\n\n### Research your Bet\n\nOnce the deposit has cleared, spend a little time familiarizing yourself with\nthe terms, conditions and betting rules on the site. Then it’s time to\nresearch your bet. If you already have a prediction in mind, right on! If you\nneed a little help, check out our expert picks.\n\n### Place your Bet\n\nNavigate to the event, match up, and bet you want to make. If you like the\nodds, click on it the bet and populate the generated slip with the amount\nyou’d like to wager. Double check the entire betting slip, and confirm it to\nplace your bet. Congratulations, you just made your first bet! Now sit back,\nrelax and wait for the match up to see if you won!\n\n## Compare Online Sports Betting Sites\n\nCompare the best sports betting sites that we recommend. 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For more information, please check\nout our How We Rate section.\n\n * Sportsbook.com\n\n * Denied Payouts\n * Frequent User Complaints\n\n * BetEd\n\n * Denied Payouts\n * Fraudulent Activity Reported\n\n## Tips For Choosing an Online Betting Site\n\n### Learn All You Can About The Betting Site\n\nRead everything you can about the sports betting platform, the betting\nopportunities it offers, all available sign-up, deposit, and loyalty\npromotions, whether it is available for mobile betting and its various payment\noptions. You should also take time to check out its customer service options,\nas well as familiarize yourself with the ease of its user interface.\n\nFurthermore, you should read through the terms and conditions of the betting\nsite, especially in regards to the various bonuses in offers in order to avoid\nany unwelcome surprises. Most bonuses and site offers (for example, the sign\nup bonus) have a wagering requirement (sometimes called a rollover\nrequirement), which means you would have to bet a given amount to make the\nbonus complete. It’s smart and prudent to find out exactly how much you need\nto wager before being able to cash out your bonus money.\n\nAlso, be sure to check the minimum and maximum deposit and withdrawal limits\nto ensure that they fit your bankroll.\n\nShow More\n\n### Use The Betting Site’s Resource Section\n\nIf you are a complete novice sports bettor and wish to learn how to bet on\nsports, plenty of betting sites will provide you a step-by-step guide to\nbetting. 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They feature a 100% match bonus, up to $1,000.\n\nPlay Now\n\nRead Review\n\n## What Sports Can You Bet On?\n\n### NFL Football\n\nThe NFL is the most popular sport to bet on in the United States. Get ready\nfor the Super Bowl starting NOW.\n\n### MLB Baseball\n\nMajor League Baseball is America's Pastime, and there are plenty of betting\noptions on the baseball diamond.\n\n### NBA Basketball\n\nNBA basketball is wildly popular in the United States and around the world.\nFutures, live betting, spreads, you name it, you can bet on it in NBA\nbasketball.\n\n## What Other Sports Can You Bet On?\n\nOf course, football, basketball and baseball are not the only sports you can\nbet on. We can show you how to bet on sports, including the following:\n\n * Hockey – Bet on NHL hockey year round, all the way to the Stanley Cup finals. You can also bet on international hockey.\n * Golf – Wager on the best golf players teeing it up each week on the PGA Tour and around the world.\n * Soccer – Major League Soccer is popular among US bettors, but so is the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.\n * MMA – Mixed mixed arts is a tough game, and so is betting on it. Wager on the UFC, Bellator and more.\n * Boxing – “The Sweet Science” is still a popular option at sportsbooks, from the big fights to the weekly events.\n\nRead our Tokyo 2020 Olympics Betting Preview\n\nClick Here\n\n## Major Sports Betting Events Calendar\n\nIt’s easy to get overwhelmed by the volume of sports to bet on during a\ncalendar year, but we’re hoping to take the stress out of planning by\nhighlighting some annual major sports betting events to remember. Here’s\nwhat’s hot on the sports betting calendar the rest of 2021.\n\nMonth| Event| Sport| Dates \n---|---|---|--- \nJuly| British Open – The Open| PGA Golf Betting| July 15-18, 2021 \nJuly| 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics| Olympics Betting| July 23 – August 8, 2021 \nAugust| Week Zero College Football| NCAA Football Betting| August 28, 2021 \nAugust| U.S. Open| Tennis Betting| August 30 – September 12, 2021 \nSeptember| NFL Regular Season| NFL Betting| September – January, 2022 \nSeptember| Ryder Cup| PGA Golf Betting| September 21 – 26, 2021 \nOctober| MLB World Series| MLB Betting| October 26, 2021 \nOctober| NBA Regular Season| NBA Betting| late-October \nNovember| College Basketball Regular Season| NCAA Basketball Betting| late-\nNovember \nNovember| Thanksgiving Day Games| NFL Betting| November 25, 2021 \nDecember| Bowl Season| NCAA Football Betting| Second-half of December \n \n## Mobile Sports Betting Sites & Apps\n\nThe saying goes “life comes at you fast” and the world isn’t slowing down\nanytime soon. With most of us on-the-go everyday, it’s important for sports\nbetting sites to be optimized for mobile moreso than desktop. Industry leaders\nmay offer a downloadable sports betting app in the Apple’s App and Google Play\nstores, but the best realized those were often clunky and required a large\namount of memory from smart devices. To make things easy on users, sports\nbetting sites simply made their mobile experience mirror the desktop by simply\nopening up a browser.\n\nBrowser-based mobile sports betting allows users to simply open up their smart\ndevice’s browser, type in the sports betting site address, login to their\naccount and have all the bells and whistles enjoyed on the desktop right in\nthe palm of their hand. Most mobile devices let you save a sportsbook quick\nlink to your homescreen, too. That way, you’re only one click away from your\nplacing a bet.\n\n## How Do You Win at Sports Betting?\n\nThis guide is meant to help you understand the basics of how to bet on sports.\n\nJust know that betting on sports is extremely competitive, and people often\nbeat the odds by exploiting leaks presented by online betting sites.\nNevertheless, this is in an industry where it is hard to be profitable in the\nlong run, and very few are destined to make a living betting on sports. In\nfact, the majority of sports bettors tend to be what we call recreational\nbettors.\n\nOn the plus side, there are tons of good bonus offers and promotions available\nat the best sports betting sites that can make your hobby profitable. Just be\nsure to stay disciplined, though, and never risk any more than a couple\npercent of your bankroll on any given game.\n\n## States With Legal Sports Betting\n\nOne of the easiest ways to learn how to bet on sports is to go out and\npractice. The following table covers every state where you can find retail\nsports betting. We also list the best sports betting sites for residents of\nevery state!\n\nState| Legal Land-Based Sports Betting (Y/N)| Best Online Sports Betting Sites \n---|---|--- \nAlabama| No| Bovada \nAlaska| No| Betonline \nArizona| Coming soon| Bovada \nArkansas| Yes| Bovada \nCalifornia| No| Bovada \nColorado| Yes| Bovada \nConnecticut| Coming soon| Bovada \nDelaware| Yes| Intertops \nFlorida| No| Bovada \nGeorgia| No| Bovada \nHawaii| No| Bovada \nIdaho| No| BetOnline \nIllinois| Yes| Bovada \nIndiana| Yes| Bovada \nIowa| Yes| Bovada \nKansas| No| SportsBetting \nKentucky| No| Bovada \nLouisiana| Coming soon| Bovada \nMaine| No| BetOnline \nMaryland| Coming soon| BetNow \nMassachusetts| No| Bovada \nMichigan| Yes| Bovada \nMinnesota| No| Bovada \nMississippi| Yes| Bovada \nMissouri| No| Bovada \nMontana| No| SportsBetting \nNebraska| No| Bovada \nNevada| Yes| Intertops \nNew Hampshire| Yes| Bovada \nNew Jersey| Yes| BetOnline \nNew Mexico| Yes| Bovada \nNorth Carolina| Yes| Bovada \nNorth Dakota| Yes| Bovada \nOhio| No| Bovada \nOklahoma| No| Intertops \nOregon| Yes| Bovada \nPennsylvania| Yes| Bovada \nRhode Island| Yes| BetNow \nSouth Carolina| No| Bovada \nSouth Dakota| Coming soon| BetOnline \nTennessee| No| Bovada \nTexas| No| Bovada \nUtah| No| Bovada \nVermont| No| SportsBetting \nVirginia| Coming soon| Bovada \nWashington| Coming soon| Bovada \nWashington, D.C.| Yes| Bovada \nWest Virginia| Yes| BetOnline \nWisconsin| No| Bovada \nWyoming| No| BetOnline \n \n## What are Other Ways to Bet On Sports?\n\nThe sports gambling industry continues to grow across the United States, with\nan increasing number of states offering legal, regulated options. This\nincludes Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island,\nMississippi and New Mexico. New York, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan,\nArkansas, Oregon and of course, Nevada, have also largely legislated legal\nonline wagering.\n\nMeanwhile, the rest of the country have bills that have been introduced, but\nnot passed, or bills that have been recently passed. The only places that have\nno interest in legal online sports wagers are Utah, Wisconsin and Idaho.\n\nIf you’re not a resident or visiting one of the regulated betting states, or\nare not comfortable using online gambling sites, you could always use either a\nLas Vegas sportsbook or, alternatively, a local sportsbook to take your\naction.\n\nMany of the best sports betting sites will post sports-like odds for non-\nsporting events. Popular events to bet on outside of the sports arena include\nOscars & Awards betting, betting on the stock market, the weather and\npolitics. such as US Election betting odds.\n\n## #1 Sports Betting Site USA\n\nPlay Now REVIEW\n\nBovada Sportsbook\n\nAn industry leader for nearly 25 years, Bovada remains the #1 online\nsportsbook and betting site for NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC and special events like the\nUS Election, Oscars and Kentucky Derby. Plus, new users can earn a $750\nwelcome bonus when they make a first deposit with Bitcoin.\n\nWhat We Like:\n\n * Excellent selection of sports & entertainment props every day\n * Reputable betting site with long standing reputation\n * Large bonuses, especially for Bitcoin users\n\n## 2021 Sports Betting Calendar\n\nHere are the main events that sports betting fans can look forward to in the\nsecond half of this year.\n\nMonth| Event| Sport| Dates \n---|---|---|--- \nJuly- August| 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics| Olympics Betting| July 23 – August\n8, 2021 \nAugust| Week Zero College Football| NCAA Football Betting| August 28, 2021 \nAugust| U.S. Open| Tennis Betting| August 30 – September 12, 2021 \nSeptember| NFL Regular Season| NFL Betting| September – January, 2022 \nSeptember| Ryder Cup| PGA Golf Betting| September 21 – 26, 2021 \nOctober| MLB World Series| MLB Betting| October 26, 2021 \nOctober| NBA Regular Season| NBA Betting| late-October \nNovember| College Basketball Regular Season| NCAA Basketball Betting| late-\nNovember \nNovember| Thanksgiving Day Games| NFL Betting| November 25, 2021 \nDecember| Bowl Season| NCAA Football Betting| Second-half of December \n \n## Online Sports Betting Glossary\n\n### Slip / Ticket\n\nAnother word for bet slip in which your wager is printed on.\n\n### Point Spread\n\nA type of bet where one team must win by a certain amount of points or the\nother team must lose within a certain number of points. For example, Browns\n(-7) vs Jets (+7) means the Browns must win by more than 7 points to win or\nthe Jets must lose by fewer than 7 points or win outright. If the final score\nis Browns 28 Jets 21, the bet is a PUSH.\n\n### Push\n\nA sports betting term for a tie and wagers are returned to the player.\n\n### Moneyline (ML)\n\nAnother term for an outright win sports bet. When betting the moneyline you\nbelieve one of the two teams (or player) will win the event.\n\n### Point Total (Total)\n\nAlso know as an Over / Under bet, is one when you must guess whether the total\npoints scored will be over or under a certain number\n\n### Parlay\n\nA multi-game, multi-event bet, in which 2-or-more wagers must be correct in\norder for the ticket to cash. Because you are betting on more results to\nhappen successfully, parlay bets often enjoy great odds than single bets.\n\n### Teaser\n\nSimilar to a parlay, a teaser contains multiple event bets where the point\nspread and/or totals can be adjusted by “buying” points.\n\nAn example of this would be a 2-team, 6-point teaser where the Browns are\noriginally -6 (6-point favorites, must win by 7) and Seahawks are -3 (3-point\nfavorites, must by 4), but with the 6-point teaser, you move the spread to\nBrowns (EVEN, all they need to do is win) and Seahawks (+3, they can win or\nlose by 2 or 1) and still win the bet.\n\n### Juice/Vig\n\nAnother term for cost of placing a bet and is easier to show an example than\ndefine. When you look at a moneyline bet on an oddsboard, it’ll look something\nlike: Bills -125 Jets +120\n\n### Prop / Proposition Bet\n\nThese typically have to do with a certain player or team achieving a certain\ngoal threshold within an event. An example of a prop bet would be Cam Akers\nOVER/UNDER 65 rushing yards against the Seahawks.\n\n### Specials\n\nAn off-shoot of prop bets, specials are unique to a certain time frame. For\nexample, during MLB playoffs, who will score more points/runs, the Rangers or\nCowboys?\n\n### Exotic\n\nAs the name indicates, exotics are another form of prop bet that gets a little\nweird sometimes. For example, what will happen first: LeBron James breaks\nKareem’s scoring record or LeBron wins another NBA Championship.\n\n### Run Total\n\nThe same as point total, but applied to baseball.\n\n### F5\n\nA baseball bet term for first five innings.\n\n### Puck Total\n\nThe same as point total, but applied to hockey.\n\n### 1Q/1H/2Q/2H/3Q/4Q\n\nShorthand for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th quarter and 1st and 2nd half bets.\n\n### L5 / L10\n\nShorthand for last five games / last 10 games.\n\n### Tilting\n\nWhen you start betting with uncontrollable emotion.\n\n## Other Useful Online Sports Betting Guides\n\n### Safe Sportsbooks\n\nYour safety is imperative at online sportsbooks, and we show you what to look\nfor.\n\nSAFE ONLINE SPORTSBOOKS\n\n### Online Sports Betting Reviews\n\nFind the best sports betting sites here.\n\nSPORTS BOOK REVIEWS\n\n### Real Money Sportsbooks\n\nCheck out what goes into a real money sportsbook.\n\nREAL MONEY SPORTSBOOKS\n\n## Online Sports Betting FAQs\n\nYes, it is 100% legal to place bets on sports online in the US, but some\nstates do not allow certain online sportsbooks to operate in their state.\nResidents of these states can still find real money offshore sportsbooks like\nthe ones listed on this page.\n\nBetting on sports is completely safe and legal as long as you use a\ntrustworthy online sports book. Although there are some rogue operators out\nthere, most online gambling sites are run by legitimate organizations with\nextensive security measures. All online sports books we list on this page are\napproved by third party independent auditors who have strict regulations on\nsecurity and fair play.\n\nThe most popular bets that you will find at online sports betting sites are\nmoneyline bets, point spread bets and totals (over/under), which are described\nin detail on this page. You can also parlay picks by choosing multiple games\non one ticket for a larger payout. Lots of sports bettors will also place\nfuture bets at, predicting an outcome that will come at the end of the season.\n\nWhat’s the point in gambling online for real money if you can’t withdraw your\nwinnings? Luckily, all of the sites that we recommend offer a variety of safe\ndeposit and withdrawal options, including most major credit cards, Bitcoin,\nPayPal, e-check and more! We make sure that all sportsbooks that we recommend\nhave a good track record of paying their players.\n\nThe spread is how sportsbooks attract bettors to place action on either side\nof the competition. The spread represents how much one team is favored over\nanother in a given game, match, race or event. Take the following situation:\n\nTeam A: -3.5\n\nTeam B: +3.5\n\nBy betting Team A, you win your bet if they win by 4 or more points. If you\nbet the spread on Team B, they can lose by 3 points or fewer, or win outright\nin order to win your bet.\n\nTraditional sports books only allow you to place bets on games before they\nstart. Live sports betting allows players to continuously place wagers during\na game with the odds adjusting as the game plays on. With live betting, you\ncan place all sorts of different bets and cash out on some bets before the\ngame even end!\n\nLike any form of gambling, sports betting odds represent how likely something\nis to happen. 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"Nearly every article written about sports gambling assumes the bettor is betting through online sportsbooks or in Nevada. While many sports bettors do wager through those outlets, there's a huge number of gamblers who wager through local bookies.",
"There are certain advantages and disadvantages of dealing with local bookies, especially when contrasted to the ability to place sports legally in the state of Nevada. One of the great misconceptions about placing sports bets online is that it is safer than dealing with local bookies, but there are numerous online sportsbooks that are notorious for not paying customers. Before sending any online sportsbook your money, it's worth spending a few minutes of your time to check them out. Read How to Choose an Online Sportsbook.",
"A number of local bookies are as trustworthy with your money as your local bank. If you've dealt with the same bookie for a number of years and have never run into any sort of problems, the chances are you won't have any problems in the future.",
"The easiest way to avoid problems is simply to ask your bookie to read every wager back to you after you've placed your bets. Most of them do this any way, but it never hurts to do it again.",
"One of the key differences in dealing with local bookies, as opposed to online sportsbooks or wagering in Nevada, is that you generally are not required to put the up the money at the time you place your wager, something that can be a blessing or a curse, depending on the situation. This one difference has caused the ruin of more sports bettors than any other single factor, as it becomes too easy to chase losses or bet over your head. If your bookie lets you wager on credit, a little discipline is needed.",
"Another disadvantage in dealing with local bookies is the smarter ones will soon be able to pick up on your betting habits. If you play almost all favorites, they will soon know and the point spread you receive is likely to be a half-point or a point higher than other bettors. The same holds true with underdogs and totals. If your bookie can get an edge, they're likely to take advantage of it.",
"Sports bettors can gain a bit of an advantage in knowing the correct odds on a given game and comparing that with the line they receive. Many locals, as they are commonly referred to, are known to shade the line one way or another, especially if they are located near a major city. A bookie in Philadelphia will almost always have the point spread on the Eagles or 76ers a little skewed towards the home team, as they know most bettors will be backing the local team.",
"If you have a good relationship with your bookie, don't be afraid to ask for a half-point on occasion. If you're a long-time bettor, many will give it to you without much protest.",
"Your bookie may also be willing to let you in on his action, depending on your relationship and the length of time you have bet with them. Many times you can ask who the bookie needs, meaning they have plenty of bets on the other side, and if you happen to like the same side they need to cover, they will let you wager at even money and forgo the usual 11-10 odds. With the increased competetion of online sportsbooks, many bookies are willing to make some small concessions here and there, especially if you've proven to be a loyal customer over the years.",
"Dealing with a local bookie certainly has its pros and cons, but by adding a few little tips to your wagering, can work out to your advantage."
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While many sports bettors do\nwager through those outlets, there's a huge number of gamblers who wager\nthrough local bookies.\n\nThere are certain advantages and disadvantages of dealing with local bookies,\nespecially when contrasted to the ability to place sports legally in the state\nof Nevada. One of the great misconceptions about placing sports bets online is\nthat it is safer than dealing with local bookies, but there are numerous\nonline sportsbooks that are notorious for not paying customers. Before sending\nany online sportsbook your money, it's worth spending a few minutes of your\ntime to check them out. Read How to Choose an Online Sportsbook.\n\nA number of local bookies are as trustworthy with your money as your local\nbank. If you've dealt with the same bookie for a number of years and have\nnever run into any sort of problems, the chances are you won't have any\nproblems in the future.\n\ncontinue reading below our video\n\n5 Places to Sell Your Crafts\n\nThe easiest way to avoid problems is simply to ask your bookie to read every\nwager back to you after you've placed your bets. Most of them do this any way,\nbut it never hurts to do it again.\n\nOne of the key differences in dealing with local bookies, as opposed to online\nsportsbooks or wagering in Nevada, is that you generally are not required to\nput the up the money at the time you place your wager, something that can be a\nblessing or a curse, depending on the situation. This one difference has\ncaused the ruin of more sports bettors than any other single factor, as it\nbecomes too easy to chase losses or bet over your head. If your bookie lets\nyou wager on credit, a little discipline is needed.\n\nAnother disadvantage in dealing with local bookies is the smarter ones will\nsoon be able to pick up on your betting habits. If you play almost all\nfavorites, they will soon know and the point spread you receive is likely to\nbe a half-point or a point higher than other bettors. The same holds true with\nunderdogs and totals. If your bookie can get an edge, they're likely to take\nadvantage of it.\n\nSports bettors can gain a bit of an advantage in knowing the correct odds on a\ngiven game and comparing that with the line they receive. Many locals, as they\nare commonly referred to, are known to shade the line one way or another,\nespecially if they are located near a major city. A bookie in Philadelphia\nwill almost always have the point spread on the Eagles or 76ers a little\nskewed towards the home team, as they know most bettors will be backing the\nlocal team.\n\nIf you have a good relationship with your bookie, don't be afraid to ask for a\nhalf-point on occasion. If you're a long-time bettor, many will give it to you\nwithout much protest.\n\nYour bookie may also be willing to let you in on his action, depending on your\nrelationship and the length of time you have bet with them. Many times you can\nask who the bookie needs, meaning they have plenty of bets on the other side,\nand if you happen to like the same side they need to cover, they will let you\nwager at even money and forgo the usual 11-10 odds. With the increased\ncompetetion of online sportsbooks, many bookies are willing to make some small\nconcessions here and there, especially if you've proven to be a loyal customer\nover the years.\n\nDealing with a local bookie certainly has its pros and cons, but by adding a\nfew little tips to your wagering, can work out to your advantage.\n\nShow Full Article\n\n##### Related\n\n * Getting Started in Sports Betting\n * 5 Reasons Why Most Sports Gamblers Lose\n * Line Moves in NCAA Basketball\n * Sports Betting Rules\n\n##### More from the Web\n\nPowered By ZergNet\n\n##### Sports Gambling\n\n * Sports Betting - Sports Gambling Basic Concepts\n * Intermediate Sports Gambling\n * Advanced Sports Gambling\n * Legality of Sports Betting\n * Understanding the Basics of Basketball Betting\n * Understanding the Basics of Football Betting\n * Understanding the Basics of Baseball Betting\n * Understanding the Basics of Hockey Betting\n * Betting on Other Sports\n * Online Betting Sites\n * Sports Gambling Office Pools\n * Sports Gambling Essays\n * Sports Gambler's Library\n * Sports Betting Software\n * Gambling Addiction and Treatment\n\nAbout Sports Follow us:\n\n##### We deliver. 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"A Money Line or straight up wager is a bet on the outright winner of the game or event, without any point spread odds. A Money Line better doesn't have to worry about a team winning or losing by a certain number of points.",
"Oddsmakers still determine a favorite and an underdog by the overall strength of the competitor, but the odds given are based on the amount of money that needs to be put up in order to place the bet.",
"The (-) symbolizes which team is the favorite and the (+) indicates which team is the underdog. So in the above example, the Colts are the favorite and the Bears are the underdog. All the bettor is wagering on is who he or she thinks will win the game.",
"If one were to bet on the Colts, he or she would have to risk $140 to win $100 (or $105 to win $75; $70 to win $50, etc). If one were to bet on the Bears, he or she would only have to risk $83.33 to win $100 (or $62.50 to win $75; $41.67 to win $50, etc).",
"So while the Colts are the favorite to win the game, one would have to risk more money if they wanted to bet on them.",
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"If you're wondering why some of your players are locked and others aren't at the beginning of the week, individual roster slots lock when the team of the player in that slot begins their game. If you left an injured player in that slot unfortunately you may be out of luck for this week.",
"LEAGUE SETTINGS & DRAFTING Standard league settings cannot be changed. In order for the draft to proceed, it is required that ALL team ownership slots are filled prior to draft time. It is very important to check the list of owners who have joined before your (Live Online or Autopick) live draft is set to start. If open ownership slots remain, the draft time/date will be removed from our system, and a new date/time for the draft will need to be set.",
"For any player created Standard league that does not fill within one hour of the draft, that league will have its slot eliminated. The affected league will need to pick a new date/time through a Referendum (found on the League Clubhouse page). Any Live draft Lobby league (ESPN created Prize-Eligible) that is not full before the draft start will have their draft time continually pushed back by five minute intervals until the league is filled.",
"UNDROPPABLE PLAYER LIST All Standard leagues will observe ESPN's Undroppable Players list. The Undroppable Players list is comprised of select elite level players who cannot be dropped to waivers at any time during the football season. ESPN introduced this feature to prevent collusion (In these cases, owners would be able to drop star players, allowing those first on the waiver wire to pick them up).",
"PUBLIC VIEWABLE LEAGUES Standard leagues may be viewable by the public or private depending on the choices made by the league creator."
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"The draft, and all the strategizing that goes with along it, is a key component of any fantasy football league. spxChrome/Getty Images",
"The draft, and all the strategizing, partying and trash talk that goes with it, is a key component of any fantasy football league. If you're a league founder or commissioner, hosting a successful draft is one of your most important duties. A good draft not only assures rough parity among teams, it also gives your league a solid foundation of camaraderie and competitiveness.",
"To run smoothly, a draft needs plenty of advanced planning and organization. Your approach will differ slightly depending on whether it's a keeper league, where some players carry over on the same team from year to year, or whether you're starting from scratch.",
"Most leagues use an online site as a base. Some of the most popular are CBS Sports Fantasy Football, Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football and MyFantasyLeague.com. For a fee, you use the site's software to score games and keep track of your league's stats. Establish your league on the Web in advance of your draft and it will make your job a lot easier.",
"The participants in your league -- they might be called owners, managers or coaches -- are the most critical factor in its success. You'll need at least eight and as many as 14 owners (an even number avoids bye weeks). You want owners who are likely to see the season through, not drop out in November.",
"The best rule is to pick people you know. If you include one jerk or hothead, it can spoil the fun for everybody. Watch out for pre-existing conflicts between potential owners. Remember, it's hard to get somebody out once you've gotten him or her in.",
"Make sure coaches are roughly equal in their expectations, their level of seriousness and their football savvy. Decide in advance whether this is going to be a casual league mostly for fun or a hardcore league for NFL junkies.",
"The owners you choose must know what fantasy football entails. They should understand the time commitment. And they should recognize that just knowing the NFL doesn't necessarily mean knowing the ins and outs of fantasy football.",
"Have several alternate owners in mind. Confirm participation a week ahead and be ready to recruit someone else if a perspective owner cancels.",
"Fantasy football is no piece of cake. Your goal as organizer is to make the league's teams as equal as possible. If you've invited a newbie, give him some advice before draft day. Suggest he try out one of the mock drafts available on the Internet. If one of his picks at the real draft is a player who everybody knows is questionable for the season because of an injury, give him a mulligan -- after you stop laughing.",
"Schedule your draft early. The typical time for drafts is around Labor Day as the exhibition games are winding down and the season is about to begin. It's a busy time. Not only are there a slew of end-of-summer and back-to-school activities, but you're also likely to come into conflict with the drafts of other fantasy leagues. Some of your owners may play in more than one league, remember.",
"You'll need a space with comfortable furniture and room for all your owners. You'll want to have an internet connection in order to keep abreast of injury reports and to give owners access to online player rankings. A large-screen television with sports subscription is a definite plus.",
"If you're holding the draft at your home, make sure everyone can fit into your living room, family room or finished basement. If the weather's good, a patio or deck is another option.",
"Many organizers schedule the draft at a local sports bar or restaurant. Plenty of venues offer package deals for fantasy football drafts, including deals on drinks and food and equipment like draft boards. Resorts and golf clubs have also gotten into the market. Some offer a full day of activities, including golf and an open bar.",
"Fantasy football Web sites offer the option of an online or virtual draft, where owners can participate over the Internet. Most participants prefer a face-to-face draft. It's more fun and it helps solidify the league. Often, it's the only chance each year for all owners to get together.",
"The last thing you want on draft day is a brouhaha over your league's rules. There are many scoring systems and nuances possible. You need to set your rules well in advance so that owners can base their draft picks on the scoring method you've chosen.",
"You should make sure owners are aware of the draft system. The serpentine (or snake) draft is the most popular. In this system, the order of the draft reverses with each round. The owner who drafts first in Round 1 drafts last in Round 2. Some leagues use this system, but reverse the order for the third round, so that the team picking first in the first round picks last in Rounds 2, 3 and 4, then first in Round 5. Some leagues use an auction draft in which players receive an imaginary budget and bid on each player proposed.",
"It's a good idea to make up a short rule book in advance and distribute copies to owners on draft day. One thing you should guard against is the temptation to change rules after the draft. Expect a lot of grief if you do.",
"Most fantasy league organizers collect fees from owners to cover the cost of the Web site, any prizes that are to be awarded, equipment, food and drink, and incidental expenses. Always make sure an owner has paid his fees before the first round of the draft begins. If you don't, you may get stuck with the tab yourself.",
"As the draft host, it's your responsibility to make the day into a real party. Owners expect it -- it's part of the tradition.",
"Refreshments are important. For a draft at home, you can provide food and drink yourself or ask your owners to bring what they prefer. Given how busy you are going to be with your other duties, it's often a good idea to have the whole thing catered. You can charge each owner a fee to cover the cost.",
"Because the draft is sure to last several hours minimum, you should consider serving \"real\" food, not just pizza, chips and wings. You might want to turn it into a barbecue, with grilled steaks and chicken. Or you may plan to have all the owners meet at a good restaurant when the draft is over to enjoy fine food and brag about their teams.",
"Another option is to expand the occasion to include activities like a poker tournament or a visit to a casino. Take advantage of the time together to really enjoy yourselves.",
"The most essential piece of equipment to have ready for draft day is the draft board. In its simplest form, this is a piece of poster board with room enough to make a 6-inch column for each team. At the top, write the team name. The rows below will represent the draft rounds. You can make up a deck of cards with the names of the eligible NFL players. These should be color-coded by position. As each owner selects a player, pin or tape the card under his team's name.",
"Keep the board up to date as the draft proceeds. If trades are made during the draft, make sure they appear on the board. Alternatively, you can use an erasable white board and write in the players' names. Boards are also available on the Internet already assembled, along with a set of player cards. Yet another possibility is to use a computer with an Excel spreadsheet to list the choices.",
"You should also have pens, paper, colored markers and clipboards available to make life easier for the owners who will be tracking the progress of the draft and updating their strategies throughout the process.",
"A successful fantasy draft always has an element of pressure. Owners would like more time to recalculate their draft strategy, but if you give it to them, your draft will become too long. You want the process to be exciting, not tedious. The draft is going to last several hours anyway, so delays should be held to a minimum.",
"A stopwatch or kitchen timer is a must to keep the draft moving. Some organizers give owners 90 seconds or two minutes for each pick. Others allow longer, say, five minutes, for the early picks and only one minute during later, less critical rounds.",
"You should also be sure to schedule breaks between at least some of the rounds. Your owners will need to move around, talk about the progress of the draft so far and rethink strategy. Bathroom breaks are also welcome.",
"Your draft is a key time to build league camaraderie. Make sure everyone who attends is introduced to the other owners if they don't already know them. During the draft, you should encourage the boasts, jokes and smack talk that goes along with any NFL event.",
"If you hold the party at your home, put up some football-themed decorations. Get hold of DVDs of highlights from last year's top games or a compilation of bloopers and play them on a large-screen TV to set the mood. If you can, locate key plays by some of the players who'll be among the sought-after studs in the draft.",
"As the draft is winding down, ask owners to make predictions about the season and how they expect to line up against the competition. Encourage them to analyze the picks made by other owners. Who do they expect to be the league's most valuable players by season's end?",
"A few polls and awards with gag prizes help liven up the process. You might have owners vote on the best (and worst) team name, the best sleeper pick and the lamest choice of the draft. If it's an ongoing league, use the occasion to give out awards for last year's results.",
"Don't try to run a draft all by yourself. Always try to recruit someone who's not going to be participating in the league to help out.",
"One of this person's duties will be to keep time, so that you can focus on tracking the progress of the draft, recording trades and taking care of your other duties as commissioner.",
"The neutral party can also be given the final say in settling disputes that might affect owners' results. The person can maintain the draft board and keep track of the order in which owners will make their picks on each round. The goal is not only to take the weight off your shoulders, but to remove the appearance of bias. Remember that you're not only the commissioner but one of the owners, with a vested interest in the draft outcome.",
"Before your owners leave -- or before you move on to the serious partying -- make sure everyone is clear about the players they've drafted and the makeup of the other teams. If players have been traded, the team they ended up on should also be clear.",
"You'll want to make up a waiver list of the remaining available NFL players. Make sure everyone understands the deadline for filing each week's roster. If you've made up copies of the rule book, distribute them now. Make sure all fees have been paid. Some leagues appoint one owner as treasurer to handle the cash.",
"Set dates and announce plans for future gatherings. Some leagues get together regularly. Others only meet again at the end of the season. Make sure you have contact information for everyone. And as soon as you can after the draft, enter team information into the web site you're using.",
"You can't anticipate all contingencies. An owner might have a family emergency; there might be confusion over a traded player. Agree on a system to deal with unforeseen situations. You might set up a committee of experienced owners to render a judgment.",
"As league organizer or commissioner, you'll have plenty to do on draft day. Don't let your duties interfere with your own draft strategy. You're there to do as well as you can in the draft and to build as strong a team as possible.",
"Every draft host should pay attention to the basics of fantasy football. Study player rankings and determine where you hope to score points. Prepare a strategy in advance.",
"During the draft, stay focused. The situation is always changing as players are taken and other teams accumulate rosters. You'll need to adjust your picks and priorities.",
"Focus on running backs early. Running backs are going to be your key point scorers. Even quarterbacks are a lower priority in fantasy football.",
"Research and target your sleepers. A lesser-known player who's primed to have a breakout year can be an asset that will take you to the championship of your fantasy league.",
"Select backups for key positions. The NFL is a rough place. Don't let one player's injury or slump cut the heart out of your team.",
"Keep an eye on bye weeks. You need to avoid a situation where one or more of your key players is not playing because his NFL team has a bye.",
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"parsed_md": "10 Tips for Hosting a Fantasy Football Draft | HowStuffWorks\n\n1\n\nSearchClose Search\n\nSign up for our Newsletter!\n\nHowStuffWorks Newsletter\n\nAdvertisement\n\nHowStuffWorks\n\nEntertainment\n\nSports\n\nFootball\n\nFundamentals\n\n# 10 Tips for Hosting a Fantasy Football Draft\n\nBy: John Kelly\n\nThe draft, and all the strategizing that goes with along it, is a key\ncomponent of any fantasy football league. spxChrome/Getty Images\n\nThe draft, and all the strategizing, partying and trash talk that goes with\nit, is a key component of any fantasy football league. If you're a league\nfounder or commissioner, hosting a successful draft is one of your most\nimportant duties. A good draft not only assures rough parity among teams, it\nalso gives your league a solid foundation of camaraderie and competitiveness.\n\nTo run smoothly, a draft needs plenty of advanced planning and organization.\nYour approach will differ slightly depending on whether it's a keeper league,\nwhere some players carry over on the same team from year to year, or whether\nyou're starting from scratch.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nMost leagues use an online site as a base. Some of the most popular are CBS\nSports Fantasy Football, Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football and\nMyFantasyLeague.com. For a fee, you use the site's software to score games and\nkeep track of your league's stats. Establish your league on the Web in advance\nof your draft and it will make your job a lot easier.\n\nRead on for tips that will help you host a top-shelf fantasy draft.\n\nContents\n\n 1. Choose Owners Carefully\n 2. Pick a Time and Place\n 3. Clarify the Rules\n 4. Prepare for a Party\n 5. Line Up Your Equipment\n 6. Keep It Moving\n 7. Make It Fun\n 8. Enlist a Neutral Party\n 9. Confirm All Picks\n 10. Pay Attention to Your Own Team\n\n## 10: Choose Owners Carefully\n\nThe participants in your league -- they might be called owners, managers or\ncoaches -- are the most critical factor in its success. You'll need at least\neight and as many as 14 owners (an even number avoids bye weeks). You want\nowners who are likely to see the season through, not drop out in November.\n\nThe best rule is to pick people you know. If you include one jerk or hothead,\nit can spoil the fun for everybody. Watch out for pre-existing conflicts\nbetween potential owners. Remember, it's hard to get somebody out once you've\ngotten him or her in.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nMake sure coaches are roughly equal in their expectations, their level of\nseriousness and their football savvy. Decide in advance whether this is going\nto be a casual league mostly for fun or a hardcore league for NFL junkies.\n\nThe owners you choose must know what fantasy football entails. They should\nunderstand the time commitment. And they should recognize that just knowing\nthe NFL doesn't necessarily mean knowing the ins and outs of fantasy football.\n\nHave several alternate owners in mind. Confirm participation a week ahead and\nbe ready to recruit someone else if a perspective owner cancels.\n\nGo Easy on Beginners\n\nFantasy football is no piece of cake. Your goal as organizer is to make the\nleague's teams as equal as possible. If you've invited a newbie, give him some\nadvice before draft day. Suggest he try out one of the mock drafts available\non the Internet. If one of his picks at the real draft is a player who\neverybody knows is questionable for the season because of an injury, give him\na mulligan -- after you stop laughing.\n\n## 9: Pick a Time and Place\n\nSchedule your draft early. The typical time for drafts is around Labor Day as\nthe exhibition games are winding down and the season is about to begin. It's a\nbusy time. Not only are there a slew of end-of-summer and back-to-school\nactivities, but you're also likely to come into conflict with the drafts of\nother fantasy leagues. Some of your owners may play in more than one league,\nremember.\n\nYou'll need a space with comfortable furniture and room for all your owners.\nYou'll want to have an internet connection in order to keep abreast of injury\nreports and to give owners access to online player rankings. A large-screen\ntelevision with sports subscription is a definite plus.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nIf you're holding the draft at your home, make sure everyone can fit into your\nliving room, family room or finished basement. If the weather's good, a patio\nor deck is another option.\n\nMany organizers schedule the draft at a local sports bar or restaurant. Plenty\nof venues offer package deals for fantasy football drafts, including deals on\ndrinks and food and equipment like draft boards. Resorts and golf clubs have\nalso gotten into the market. Some offer a full day of activities, including\ngolf and an open bar.\n\nThe Online Option\n\nFantasy football Web sites offer the option of an online or virtual draft,\nwhere owners can participate over the Internet. Most participants prefer a\nface-to-face draft. It's more fun and it helps solidify the league. Often,\nit's the only chance each year for all owners to get together.\n\n## 8: Clarify the Rules\n\nThe last thing you want on draft day is a brouhaha over your league's rules.\nThere are many scoring systems and nuances possible. You need to set your\nrules well in advance so that owners can base their draft picks on the scoring\nmethod you've chosen.\n\nYou should make sure owners are aware of the draft system. The serpentine (or\nsnake) draft is the most popular. In this system, the order of the draft\nreverses with each round. The owner who drafts first in Round 1 drafts last in\nRound 2. Some leagues use this system, but reverse the order for the third\nround, so that the team picking first in the first round picks last in Rounds\n2, 3 and 4, then first in Round 5. Some leagues use an auction draft in which\nplayers receive an imaginary budget and bid on each player proposed.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nOwners should also be aware of:\n\n * Trade policies\n * All fees and prizes\n * The Web site you will use and members' passwords\n * Methods of settling any disputes that arise later\n\nIt's a good idea to make up a short rule book in advance and distribute copies\nto owners on draft day. One thing you should guard against is the temptation\nto change rules after the draft. Expect a lot of grief if you do.\n\nFees Up Front\n\nMost fantasy league organizers collect fees from owners to cover the cost of\nthe Web site, any prizes that are to be awarded, equipment, food and drink,\nand incidental expenses. Always make sure an owner has paid his fees before\nthe first round of the draft begins. If you don't, you may get stuck with the\ntab yourself.\n\n## 7: Prepare for a Party\n\nAs the draft host, it's your responsibility to make the day into a real party.\nOwners expect it -- it's part of the tradition.\n\nRefreshments are important. For a draft at home, you can provide food and\ndrink yourself or ask your owners to bring what they prefer. Given how busy\nyou are going to be with your other duties, it's often a good idea to have the\nwhole thing catered. You can charge each owner a fee to cover the cost.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nBecause the draft is sure to last several hours minimum, you should consider\nserving \"real\" food, not just pizza, chips and wings. You might want to turn\nit into a barbecue, with grilled steaks and chicken. Or you may plan to have\nall the owners meet at a good restaurant when the draft is over to enjoy fine\nfood and brag about their teams.\n\nAnother option is to expand the occasion to include activities like a poker\ntournament or a visit to a casino. Take advantage of the time together to\nreally enjoy yourselves.\n\n## 6: Line Up Your Equipment\n\nThe most essential piece of equipment to have ready for draft day is the draft\nboard. Randy Shropshir/Contributor/Getty Images\n\nThe most essential piece of equipment to have ready for draft day is the draft\nboard. In its simplest form, this is a piece of poster board with room enough\nto make a 6-inch column for each team. At the top, write the team name. The\nrows below will represent the draft rounds. You can make up a deck of cards\nwith the names of the eligible NFL players. These should be color-coded by\nposition. As each owner selects a player, pin or tape the card under his\nteam's name.\n\nKeep the board up to date as the draft proceeds. If trades are made during the\ndraft, make sure they appear on the board. Alternatively, you can use an\nerasable white board and write in the players' names. Boards are also\navailable on the Internet already assembled, along with a set of player cards.\nYet another possibility is to use a computer with an Excel spreadsheet to list\nthe choices.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nYou should also have pens, paper, colored markers and clipboards available to\nmake life easier for the owners who will be tracking the progress of the draft\nand updating their strategies throughout the process.\n\n## 5: Keep It Moving\n\nA successful fantasy draft always has an element of pressure. Owners would\nlike more time to recalculate their draft strategy, but if you give it to\nthem, your draft will become too long. You want the process to be exciting,\nnot tedious. The draft is going to last several hours anyway, so delays should\nbe held to a minimum.\n\nA stopwatch or kitchen timer is a must to keep the draft moving. Some\norganizers give owners 90 seconds or two minutes for each pick. Others allow\nlonger, say, five minutes, for the early picks and only one minute during\nlater, less critical rounds.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nYou should also be sure to schedule breaks between at least some of the\nrounds. Your owners will need to move around, talk about the progress of the\ndraft so far and rethink strategy. Bathroom breaks are also welcome.\n\n## 4: Make It Fun\n\nYour draft is a key time to build league camaraderie. Make sure everyone who\nattends is introduced to the other owners if they don't already know them.\nDuring the draft, you should encourage the boasts, jokes and smack talk that\ngoes along with any NFL event.\n\nIf you hold the party at your home, put up some football-themed decorations.\nGet hold of DVDs of highlights from last year's top games or a compilation of\nbloopers and play them on a large-screen TV to set the mood. If you can,\nlocate key plays by some of the players who'll be among the sought-after studs\nin the draft.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAs the draft is winding down, ask owners to make predictions about the season\nand how they expect to line up against the competition. Encourage them to\nanalyze the picks made by other owners. Who do they expect to be the league's\nmost valuable players by season's end?\n\nGive Out Awards\n\nA few polls and awards with gag prizes help liven up the process. You might\nhave owners vote on the best (and worst) team name, the best sleeper pick and\nthe lamest choice of the draft. If it's an ongoing league, use the occasion to\ngive out awards for last year's results.\n\n## 3: Enlist a Neutral Party\n\nDon't try to run a draft all by yourself. Always try to recruit someone who's\nnot going to be participating in the league to help out.\n\nOne of this person's duties will be to keep time, so that you can focus on\ntracking the progress of the draft, recording trades and taking care of your\nother duties as commissioner.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThe neutral party can also be given the final say in settling disputes that\nmight affect owners' results. The person can maintain the draft board and keep\ntrack of the order in which owners will make their picks on each round. The\ngoal is not only to take the weight off your shoulders, but to remove the\nappearance of bias. Remember that you're not only the commissioner but one of\nthe owners, with a vested interest in the draft outcome.\n\n## 2: Confirm All Picks\n\nBefore your owners leave -- or before you move on to the serious partying --\nmake sure everyone is clear about the players they've drafted and the makeup\nof the other teams. If players have been traded, the team they ended up on\nshould also be clear.\n\nYou'll want to make up a waiver list of the remaining available NFL players.\nMake sure everyone understands the deadline for filing each week's roster. If\nyou've made up copies of the rule book, distribute them now. Make sure all\nfees have been paid. Some leagues appoint one owner as treasurer to handle the\ncash.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSet dates and announce plans for future gatherings. Some leagues get together\nregularly. Others only meet again at the end of the season. Make sure you have\ncontact information for everyone. And as soon as you can after the draft,\nenter team information into the web site you're using.\n\nAvoid Conflict Down the Road\n\nYou can't anticipate all contingencies. An owner might have a family\nemergency; there might be confusion over a traded player. Agree on a system to\ndeal with unforeseen situations. You might set up a committee of experienced\nowners to render a judgment.\n\n## 1: Pay Attention to Your Own Team\n\nAs league organizer or commissioner, you'll have plenty to do on draft day.\nDon't let your duties interfere with your own draft strategy. You're there to\ndo as well as you can in the draft and to build as strong a team as possible.\n\nEvery draft host should pay attention to the basics of fantasy football. Study\nplayer rankings and determine where you hope to score points. Prepare a\nstrategy in advance.\n\nDuring the draft, stay focused. The situation is always changing as players\nare taken and other teams accumulate rosters. You'll need to adjust your picks\nand priorities.\n\nOther basics to keep in mind:\n\n * Focus on running backs early. Running backs are going to be your key point scorers. Even quarterbacks are a lower priority in fantasy football.\n * Research and target your sleepers. A lesser-known player who's primed to have a breakout year can be an asset that will take you to the championship of your fantasy league.\n * Select backups for key positions. The NFL is a rough place. Don't let one player's injury or slump cut the heart out of your team.\n * Keep an eye on bye weeks. You need to avoid a situation where one or more of your key players is not playing because his NFL team has a bye.\n\nEntertainmentInside the NFLHow American Football\nWorksEntertainmentEntertainmentHow Fantasy Football WorksEntertainmentInside\nthe NFLFootball PicturesEntertainmentFundamentalsI heard someone mention a\n'third team' in a football game. What is that? 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"Most of us focus on betting systems and strategies that will be profitable. After all, without a good betting system, we won’t make any money, right? The same thing can be said about “money management.” That is, if you don’t pay attention to money management, you might not be able to take that “next” step to becoming a “sports investor.” Good money management will reduce the chances of extreme losses and help turn this “hobby” into a legitimate “investment.”",
"In the world of finance, many professionals use the phrase “risk management” and “money management” interchangeably. What are we trying to do when we focus on “money management?” In simple words, we’re trying to “manage our money” – or “manage our risk.” Our goal is to preserve our capital or hard-earned money. We want to minimize the chances for loss – or in a larger sense, minimize our “risk of ruin.”",
"The information on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Use of this information in violation of any federal, state, or local laws is prohibited.",
"First things, first... We believe that “flat” betting is the way to go. That is, bet the same amount for each play. “Chasing” or increasing bet size based on your last bet (or series of bets) is not recommended. (This is true for most people; please see * Note * below.)",
"Over time, you may hear about various systems where you increase your bet size “knowing” that you are due to win sooner or later. In general, these systems don’t work. Eventually, a bad streak occurs and you are betting a recklessly large amount to re-coup losses.",
"In general, many of these approaches MIGHT seem to improve short-term performance – BUT at the HUGE expense of increasing your risk of ruin. A bad stretch could endanger your bankroll fairly quickly. If you DO succumb to the charms of various Martingale systems, please use some sort of systematic risk management method. In this business of sports investing, it pays to minimize your risk of ruin.",
"Professional money managers – as well as sensible sports investors – will agree that you should minimize the chances of “blowing out” your investment portfolio. Flat betting will help you to “stay the course” and ride the ups and downs of investing.",
"Note *: Experienced gamblers might use a variation of a Martingale or “chase” systems – but will always have some sort of risk control in place. This is beyond the scope of this article but might be addressed in a future article on money management.",
"Next, you should think about the type of investor that you are. Are you aggressive or conservative? Are you experienced or a novice? The answers to these questions will help you to determine the size of your typical bet. This is called your “unit” size.",
"We typically recommend that a sports investor bet 1% – 3% of their bankroll on each bet. Conservative sports investors (or beginners) should bet 1%-2% on a play. Note that professionals are normally in the 1% range.",
"Aggressive sports investors might want to bet 3% on a play. 2% is a good medium; it allows you to withstand a losing streak while helping to build up your sports investing bankroll. Very aggressive investors might bet 4% or 5% of their bankroll on a bet, but this is too risky for most investors.",
"Why not 4% or 5%? The short answer is: Streaks and the risk of ruin. If you bet amounts that are too large, a bad streak could cut your bankroll in half (or worse). You then might feel like you need to reduce your bet size – just before the inevitable hot streak. Smaller bet sizes are more prudent and allow you to stick to your approach and stay disciplined.",
"Whenever we talk about percentages of bankroll, most casual bettors feel that they are on the “high end” of the ranges we discuss. This might SEEM true – but only because the “true bankroll” for most casual bettors is higher than what they have in their accounts. That is, many bettors might have $X in their accounts, but are willing to add another $Y if they draw down their account. Professionals normally already know their “full bankroll” and need to preserve their “capital” versus “risk of ruin.”",
"Investors – and in this case, sports investors – need to understand the level of their “true bankroll” or “risk capital (allocated to sports).” Once investors take a serious look at their finances, they might better understand the “true” level or amount they allocate to sports investing. They might then realize that 1%-2% of their “true bankroll” or “risk capital” is indeed a realistic bet size.",
"Many of our articles focus on SportsInsights.com’s philosophies and contrarian strategies that have proven to work over time. In this article, we focused on money management – an area where most bettors do not pay enough attention. In essence, good “money management” is a lot like playing good defense. Money management will allow you to “stay in the game” during tough times so that good handicapping strategies (your offense) can put you ahead.",
"We do not guarantee that the trends and biases we’ve found will continue to exist. It is impossible to predict the future. Any serious academic research in the field of “market efficiencies” recognizes that inefficiencies may disappear over time. Once inefficiencies are discovered, it is only a matter of time before the market corrects itself. We do not guarantee our data is error-free. However, we’ve tried our best to make sure every score and percentage is correct."
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"parsed_md": "Sports Betting Money Management Skills | Sports Insights\n\n# Sports Betting Money Management Skills\n\n * Money Management and a “Good Defense”\n\nMost of us focus on betting systems and strategies that will be profitable.\nAfter all, without a good betting system, we won’t make any money, right? The\nsame thing can be said about “money management.” That is, if you don’t pay\nattention to money management, you might not be able to take that “next” step\nto becoming a “sports investor.” Good money management will reduce the chances\nof extreme losses and help turn this “hobby” into a legitimate “investment.”\n\nIn the world of finance, many professionals use the phrase “risk management”\nand “money management” interchangeably. What are we trying to do when we focus\non “money management?” In simple words, we’re trying to “manage our money” –\nor “manage our risk.” Our goal is to preserve our capital or hard-earned\nmoney. We want to minimize the chances for loss – or in a larger sense,\nminimize our “risk of ruin.”\n\nThe information on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes\nonly. Use of this information in violation of any federal, state, or local\nlaws is prohibited.\n\nFlat Betting\n\nFirst things, first... We believe that “flat” betting is the way to go. That\nis, bet the same amount for each play. “Chasing” or increasing bet size based\non your last bet (or series of bets) is not recommended. (This is true for\nmost people; please see * Note * below.)\n\nOver time, you may hear about various systems where you increase your bet size\n“knowing” that you are due to win sooner or later. In general, these systems\ndon’t work. Eventually, a bad streak occurs and you are betting a recklessly\nlarge amount to re-coup losses.\n\nIn general, many of these approaches MIGHT seem to improve short-term\nperformance – BUT at the HUGE expense of increasing your risk of ruin. A bad\nstretch could endanger your bankroll fairly quickly. If you DO succumb to the\ncharms of various Martingale systems, please use some sort of systematic risk\nmanagement method. In this business of sports investing, it pays to minimize\nyour risk of ruin.\n\nProfessional money managers – as well as sensible sports investors – will\nagree that you should minimize the chances of “blowing out” your investment\nportfolio. Flat betting will help you to “stay the course” and ride the ups\nand downs of investing.\n\n* Note *: Experienced gamblers might use a variation of a Martingale or “chase” systems – but will always have some sort of risk control in place. This is beyond the scope of this article but might be addressed in a future article on money management.\n\nUnit Size\n\nNext, you should think about the type of investor that you are. Are you\naggressive or conservative? Are you experienced or a novice? The answers to\nthese questions will help you to determine the size of your typical bet. This\nis called your “unit” size.\n\nWe typically recommend that a sports investor bet 1% – 3% of their bankroll on\neach bet. Conservative sports investors (or beginners) should bet 1%-2% on a\nplay. Note that professionals are normally in the 1% range.\n\nAggressive sports investors might want to bet 3% on a play. 2% is a good\nmedium; it allows you to withstand a losing streak while helping to build up\nyour sports investing bankroll. Very aggressive investors might bet 4% or 5%\nof their bankroll on a bet, but this is too risky for most investors.\n\nWhy not 4% or 5%? The short answer is: Streaks and the risk of ruin. If you\nbet amounts that are too large, a bad streak could cut your bankroll in half\n(or worse). You then might feel like you need to reduce your bet size – just\nbefore the inevitable hot streak. Smaller bet sizes are more prudent and allow\nyou to stick to your approach and stay disciplined.\n\n“True” Bankroll and “Risk Capital”\n\nWhenever we talk about percentages of bankroll, most casual bettors feel that\nthey are on the “high end” of the ranges we discuss. This might SEEM true –\nbut only because the “true bankroll” for most casual bettors is higher than\nwhat they have in their accounts. That is, many bettors might have $X in their\naccounts, but are willing to add another $Y if they draw down their account.\nProfessionals normally already know their “full bankroll” and need to preserve\ntheir “capital” versus “risk of ruin.”\n\nInvestors – and in this case, sports investors – need to understand the level\nof their “true bankroll” or “risk capital (allocated to sports).” Once\ninvestors take a serious look at their finances, they might better understand\nthe “true” level or amount they allocate to sports investing. They might then\nrealize that 1%-2% of their “true bankroll” or “risk capital” is indeed a\nrealistic bet size.\n\nSummary: Money Management and Playing Defense\n\nMany of our articles focus on SportsInsights.com’s philosophies and contrarian\nstrategies that have proven to work over time. In this article, we focused on\nmoney management – an area where most bettors do not pay enough attention. In\nessence, good “money management” is a lot like playing good defense. Money\nmanagement will allow you to “stay in the game” during tough times so that\ngood handicapping strategies (your offense) can put you ahead.\n\nDisclaimer\n\nWe do not guarantee that the trends and biases we’ve found will continue to\nexist. It is impossible to predict the future. Any serious academic research\nin the field of “market efficiencies” recognizes that inefficiencies may\ndisappear over time. Once inefficiencies are discovered, it is only a matter\nof time before the market corrects itself. We do not guarantee our data is\nerror-free. However, we’ve tried our best to make sure every score and\npercentage is correct.\n\n * Real-Time Betting Trends\n * Live Odds from 50+ Sportsbooks\n * Contrarian Plays, Steam & Reverse Line Movement\n * Our Best Bets\n * Pricing\n\n * NFL Live Odds\n * NBA Live Odds\n * MLB Live Odds\n * NCAA Basketball Live Odds\n * College Football Live Odds\n * NHL Live Odds\n * WNBA Live Odds\n\n * NFL Betting Trends\n * NBA Betting Trends\n * MLB Betting Trends\n * College Football Betting Trends\n * NCAA Basketball Betting Trends\n * NHL Betting Trends\n\n * About\n * Press\n * Support\n * Contact Us\n\nAll information © Copyright 2019 Sports Insights, Inc., part of The Action\nNetwork, All Rights Reserved.\n\nTerms of Use | Privacy Policy\n\n"
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"The legality of online sports betting exists in a sort of shrouded grey fog of possibly questionable behavior. The feds haven't ransacked it like they did online poker, yet some betting sites have stopped taking US customers. However, there are still plenty of quality offshore operations that are willing to take your bets and pay out your winnings. If you want to know how to bet on sports online—like, say, the NBA playoffs—we'll tell you.",
"This is not an endorsement of skirting the legal/illegal line of betting online. We're just here to say that for the betting curious, it's possible. If you follow these instructions, you'll limit the risk of getting screwed and increase your risk of getting paid when you win. We're not guaranteeing that you'll win though. That's totally on you, and the sports gods.",
"The most important thing in betting online is to attach yourself to a reliable, reputable online sportsbook. It's not unlike eating at a restaurant; why go somewhere dirty, overpriced, and awful tasting when Le Bernardin is out there? And since sports betting directly involves your cash moneys, it's even more important to stay clear of bad establishments and go with the ones you can trust.",
"There are others, of course, but from talking with people who've won thousands of dollars betting online, Legends and 5Dimes are easily the most popular. The independent enthusiast site Sportsbook Review give both A+ ratings for reasons such as \"having the most extensive selections of betting odds & wager types in the industry\" (5dimes) and for having \"friendly and efficient customer service\" (Legends). Excellent customer service, as you'll find out as you sail deeper into the oft choppy waters of online gambling, is crucial. After all, they've got your money.",
"Both books have been around a long time—Legends started in 1996, 5Dimes in '99—and they're both confident that they'll continue to be in business for a very long time. When I asked them if they were worried about getting slammed by the feds like the poker sites, both sites made clear that they're completely offshore, with Legends based in Panama City, Panama and 5Dimes in San Jose, Costa Rica. Legends and 5Dimes both assured me that they have no reason to draw ire from US officials; they have no banks in the US, no official ties to the US and even use .eu URLS. If you're looking for even more reassurance, 5Dimes told me nearly that 90% of its business is from the US. Legends said that most of its customers are Americans, as well.",
"There are two options here, both of which might leave you feeling a little icky. But both get the job done! The best way to get money in your account, according to the Legends representative I spoke to, was to use Western Union or Moneygram. And as much as your internet instincts tell you that Western Union equates scam, this is not one. The process is simple; on each sportsbook's deposit page, select either money transfer service and Legends and 5Dimes will tell you who and where to send the money to. Set up a Western Union account online, send your money, note the control number and plug it back on the sportsbook's website to confirm the transaction. Your money will be loaded to your account in an hour. If you deposit more than $250, Legends and 5Dimes will waive the Western Union/Moneygram fee. Which is nice!",
"The second recommended method of deposit is to use a VISA credit card. I know that sounds scary but trust me here, these sites are professional. It's like shopping online! You do that all the time, right? And in some situations, using a credit card is preferable to Western Union and Moneygram because the minimum deposit is much lower and the sites don't charge fees. Both sites require a copy of your credit card (for authorization purposes) but once you clear that hurdle, you can freely deposit whenever you like. Note, if you live in Washington, Washington DC or Maryland, the credit card option won't work with 5Dimes as they don't take credit card deposits from those states for legal reasons. In other words, if you're from Washington, DC, or Maryland, you are probably more at-risk in terms of online sports betting.",
"This is the easy part. Now that you've got money in your account, pick the game you want to lay down dollars for and bet away. Reminder: no take-backs. And as they say (or at least I think they said it last time I was in Vegas), only bet what you can afford to lose. Don't be an idiot and max out your credit card just because it's there.",
"Each site has different hurdles to jump through. Legends' best option seems to be getting a cashier's check sent to you. The site offers one free cashier check every 30 days ($55 for additional withdrawals), so put yourself on a monthly withdrawal schedule to take advantage of the freebies. 5Dimes also sends a free check or money order every 30 days, but comes with the stipulation that you request your withdrawal on Monday between 9:00 am Eastern and 1:00 pm Eastern. Mark it in your calendar.",
"To be extra safe, take out your money monthly so it doesn't rot away or tempt you to bet more than you want. If you want to add more money, just deposit it again through Western Union or Moneygram. Depositing is always easier than withdrawing. They'll never stop you from depositing.",
"The truth is, no one is absolutely certain. The way things are going, you should be fine, but if our government decides to nail online sportsbooks like they did online poker sites, you're probably going to get screwed, financially at least. So the question is, will our government go after these sportsbooks?",
"There are two popular laws that get cited when online gambling is brought up: the Wire Wager Act and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Both sound bad. The UIGEA especially:",
"\"Prohibits gambling businesses from knowingly accepting payments in connection with the participation of another person in a bet or wager that involves the use of the Internet and that is unlawful under any federal or state law.\"",
"However, Mr. Walters further explained that the nuance of legality also depends on your state. Some states (including, but not limited to, the three mentioned above) do have laws that say that betting on games of chance or skilled games is illegal. But since these betting activities are done over businesses on the internet, the question becomes \"whether states have the legal authority to regulate the internet.\" Which, it turns out, they can't by the order of the Commerce Clause in the Constitution, which explicitly states that only the federal government has the power \"to regulate commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.\" And the feds have been much more forgiving.",
"Basically, the federal laws banning gambling have so far applied to gambling businesses in the United States, not individuals. State laws that do specify that gambling is illegal for individuals have no power to regulate the internet because of the Constitution. Judging by the fact that the feds haven't made any movement toward shutting down sportsbooks (if they were going to, why not do it at the same time as the poker sites?), you're probably, maybe, possibly safe.",
"And again, the best precedent for all of this is when the poker sites got shut down. The feds didn't go after individual players, they went after the gambling businesses. Player deposits were frozen for a while but eventually returned. Presumably, any action against the sportsbooks would take the same route.",
"Disclaimer: You are leaving a Gizmodo Media Group, LLC website and going to a third party site, which is subject to its own privacy policy and terms of use."
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"parsed_md": "How to Bet on Sports Online\n\n# How to Bet on Sports Online\n\nCasey Chan\n\n6/02/12 11:00am\n\nFiled to: How To\n\n * Betting\n * Sports\n * Sportsbooks\n * Online sportsbooks\n * 5Dimes\n * legends\n * Top\n * tweet\n\n452\n\n * Edit\n * Send to Editors\n * Promote\n * Share to Kinja\n * Toggle Conversation tools\n * Go to permalink\n\nThe legality of online sports betting exists in a sort of shrouded grey fog of\npossibly questionable behavior. The feds haven't ransacked it like they did\nonline poker, yet some betting sites have stopped taking US customers.\nHowever, there are still plenty of quality offshore operations that are\nwilling to take your bets and pay out your winnings. If you want to know how\nto bet on sports online—like, say, the NBA playoffs—we'll tell you.\n\nThis is not an endorsement of skirting the legal/illegal line of betting\nonline. We're just here to say that for the betting curious, it's possible. If\nyou follow these instructions, you'll limit the risk of getting screwed and\nincrease your risk of getting paid when you win. We're not guaranteeing that\nyou'll win though. That's totally on you, and the sports gods.\n\n## Use These Sportsbooks\n\nThe most important thing in betting online is to attach yourself to a\nreliable, reputable online sportsbook. It's not unlike eating at a restaurant;\nwhy go somewhere dirty, overpriced, and awful tasting when Le Bernardin is out\nthere? And since sports betting directly involves your cash moneys, it's even\nmore important to stay clear of bad establishments and go with the ones you\ncan trust.\n\nHere are the online books we prefer: Legends and 5Dimes.\n\nThere are others, of course, but from talking with people who've won thousands\nof dollars betting online, Legends and 5Dimes are easily the most popular. The\nindependent enthusiast site Sportsbook Review give both A+ ratings for reasons\nsuch as \"having the most extensive selections of betting odds & wager types in\nthe industry\" (5dimes) and for having \"friendly and efficient customer\nservice\" (Legends). Excellent customer service, as you'll find out as you sail\ndeeper into the oft choppy waters of online gambling, is crucial. After all,\nthey've got your money.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nBoth books have been around a long time—Legends started in 1996, 5Dimes in\n'99—and they're both confident that they'll continue to be in business for a\nvery long time. When I asked them if they were worried about getting slammed\nby the feds like the poker sites, both sites made clear that they're\ncompletely offshore, with Legends based in Panama City, Panama and 5Dimes in\nSan Jose, Costa Rica. Legends and 5Dimes both assured me that they have no\nreason to draw ire from US officials; they have no banks in the US, no\nofficial ties to the US and even use .eu URLS. If you're looking for even more\nreassurance, 5Dimes told me nearly that 90% of its business is from the US.\nLegends said that most of its customers are Americans, as well.\n\nSo yes, if you want to bet online, use Legends or 5Dimes. They're as safe as\nyou'll find.\n\n## Fund Your Account\n\nThere are two options here, both of which might leave you feeling a little\nicky. But both get the job done! The best way to get money in your account,\naccording to the Legends representative I spoke to, was to use Western Union\nor Moneygram. And as much as your internet instincts tell you that Western\nUnion equates scam, this is not one. The process is simple; on each\nsportsbook's deposit page, select either money transfer service and Legends\nand 5Dimes will tell you who and where to send the money to. Set up a Western\nUnion account online, send your money, note the control number and plug it\nback on the sportsbook's website to confirm the transaction. Your money will\nbe loaded to your account in an hour. If you deposit more than $250, Legends\nand 5Dimes will waive the Western Union/Moneygram fee. Which is nice!\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThe second recommended method of deposit is to use a VISA credit card. I know\nthat sounds scary but trust me here, these sites are professional. It's like\nshopping online! You do that all the time, right? And in some situations,\nusing a credit card is preferable to Western Union and Moneygram because the\nminimum deposit is much lower and the sites don't charge fees. Both sites\nrequire a copy of your credit card (for authorization purposes) but once you\nclear that hurdle, you can freely deposit whenever you like. Note, if you live\nin Washington, Washington DC or Maryland, the credit card option won't work\nwith 5Dimes as they don't take credit card deposits from those states for\nlegal reasons. In other words, if you're from Washington, DC, or Maryland, you\nare probably more at-risk in terms of online sports betting.\n\n## Bet\n\nThis is the easy part. Now that you've got money in your account, pick the\ngame you want to lay down dollars for and bet away. Reminder: no take-backs.\nAnd as they say (or at least I think they said it last time I was in Vegas),\nonly bet what you can afford to lose. Don't be an idiot and max out your\ncredit card just because it's there.\n\n## Collect Your Winnings\n\nEach site has different hurdles to jump through. Legends' best option seems to\nbe getting a cashier's check sent to you. The site offers one free cashier\ncheck every 30 days ($55 for additional withdrawals), so put yourself on a\nmonthly withdrawal schedule to take advantage of the freebies. 5Dimes also\nsends a free check or money order every 30 days, but comes with the\nstipulation that you request your withdrawal on Monday between 9:00 am Eastern\nand 1:00 pm Eastern. Mark it in your calendar.\n\nTo be extra safe, take out your money monthly so it doesn't rot away or tempt\nyou to bet more than you want. If you want to add more money, just deposit it\nagain through Western Union or Moneygram. Depositing is always easier than\nwithdrawing. They'll never stop you from depositing.\n\n## So, Are You Protected?\n\nThe truth is, no one is absolutely certain. The way things are going, you\nshould be fine, but if our government decides to nail online sportsbooks like\nthey did online poker sites, you're probably going to get screwed, financially\nat least. So the question is, will our government go after these sportsbooks?\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThere are two popular laws that get cited when online gambling is brought up:\nthe Wire Wager Act and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).\nBoth sound bad. The UIGEA especially:\n\n> \"Prohibits gambling businesses from knowingly accepting payments in\n> connection with the participation of another person in a bet or wager that\n> involves the use of the Internet and that is unlawful under any federal or\n> state law.\"\n\nBut when I spoke to Lawrence G. Walters of Walters Law Group, he stressed that\nthough these laws are fairly broad, they've been \"interpreted by the courts to\nregulate gambling businesses\", not individual Joe Everyman Bettor. The idea,\nat least so far, has been \"to prohibit individuals from becoming bookies,\nbookmakers or starting a betting business\", not to stop them from betting\nonline.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nHowever, Mr. Walters further explained that the nuance of legality also\ndepends on your state. Some states (including, but not limited to, the three\nmentioned above) do have laws that say that betting on games of chance or\nskilled games is illegal. 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"If you want to, you can start your own fantasy football league. It only takes a few steps, and you’re ready to begin the season. Here’s how:",
"This date is when you choose the players for your team, also known as the fantasy football draft. The weekend before the start of the NFL regular season usually works best for hosting your draft.",
"This dollar amount can be as high or low as you like. Pool the entry fees together to form the “pot,” the cash paid out as prize money to the lucky winners. Not all leagues need an entry fee — you can also play for fun, and for bragging rights!",
"Your first order of business after setting up your league is to appoint an almighty commissioner. The commish arbitrates any and all disputes that crop up (and controversy rears its ugly head in most leagues).",
"Once a commissioner is in place, draw up a set of written league rules. Feel free to customize the so-called standard rules of fantasy football — the goal is to minimize disputes during the season while still keeping everything fun. Here are some rules that you are able to customize as the league commissioner:",
"Waiver Wire – Outline rules for waiver wire pickups including how many free agents a team can add, the selection order, etc.",
"Trades – Create a process for allowing/vetoing trades. You may implement a voting policy where other league owners can veto a trade if it is clearly one-sided.",
"Next up is deciding how to track and record the statistics for your league. In most leagues, owners receive reports that show the preceding week’s results and summarize season-to-date standings. You can tackle this reporting task in one of two ways:",
"Use a free fantasy football hosting site (recommended). Major players like ESPN, Yahoo!, NFL, and so on now offer fantasy football platforms that will automatically track player and team stats for you. Auto-tracking takes the manual work out of conducting scores for each player and each team every week. These platforms also track performance in real-time, so you can stay updated on your fantasy score by the minute!",
"Calculate the stats yourself. This is the good, old-fashioned (and most time-consuming) way to do your league’s stats. All you need to calculate the team’s stats manually are pen and paper, a calculator, and the sports page.",
"Use a free fantasy football hosting site for your league. Using a service allows you to focus solely on playing the game (the fun stuff) rather than worrying about all the administrative and stat-keeping junk (the boring stuff). It may be a good idea to test between the major hosting sites to see if one platform suits your league better!",
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It only takes\na few steps, and you’re ready to begin the season. Here’s how:\n\n 1. Recruit enough friends, co-workers, or neighbors so that you have eight or ten teams. (Each person fields one team.)\n\nDefinitely keep to an even number of teams. Scheduling is too difficult with\nan odd number of teams.\n\nAlternatively, you can start a public league online where random players may\nelect to join your league.\n\n 2. Name your league and have each owner name his or her team.\n\nEach owner must submit a team name. (Get creative!)\n\n 3. Select a date for your annual player draft.\n\nThis date is when you choose the players for your team, also known as the\nfantasy football draft. The weekend before the start of the NFL regular season\nusually works best for hosting your draft.\n\n 4. Agree on an entry fee.\n\nThis dollar amount can be as high or low as you like. Pool the entry fees\ntogether to form the “pot,” the cash paid out as prize money to the lucky\nwinners. Not all leagues need an entry fee — you can also play for fun, and\nfor bragging rights!\n\nYour first order of business after setting up your league is to appoint an\nalmighty commissioner. The commish arbitrates any and all disputes that crop\nup (and controversy rears its ugly head in most leagues).\n\nOnce a commissioner is in place, draw up a set of written league rules. Feel\nfree to customize the so-called standard rules of fantasy football — the goal\nis to minimize disputes during the season while still keeping everything fun.\nHere are some rules that you are able to customize as the league commissioner:\n\n * Scoring – Select how much fantasy points a player gets for each action (yard gained, touchdown, reception, etc.)\n\n * Playoffs – Determine how many teams make the playoffs and which NFL weeks those games will be played\n\n * Waiver Wire – Outline rules for waiver wire pickups including how many free agents a team can add, the selection order, etc.\n\n * Trades – Create a process for allowing/vetoing trades. You may implement a voting policy where other league owners can veto a trade if it is clearly one-sided.\n\nNext up is deciding how to track and record the statistics for your league. In\nmost leagues, owners receive reports that show the preceding week’s results\nand summarize season-to-date standings. You can tackle this reporting task in\none of two ways:\n\n * Use a free fantasy football hosting site (recommended). Major players like ESPN, Yahoo!, NFL, and so on now offer fantasy football platforms that will automatically track player and team stats for you. Auto-tracking takes the manual work out of conducting scores for each player and each team every week. These platforms also track performance in real-time, so you can stay updated on your fantasy score by the minute!\n\n * Calculate the stats yourself. This is the good, old-fashioned (and most time-consuming) way to do your league’s stats. All you need to calculate the team’s stats manually are pen and paper, a calculator, and the sports page.\n\nUse a free fantasy football hosting site for your league. Using a service\nallows you to focus solely on playing the game (the fun stuff) rather than\nworrying about all the administrative and stat-keeping junk (the boring\nstuff). 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"A point spread in sports is a way for oddsmakers to make a matchup between two unbalanced teams more balanced by giving points to or taking points away from each team.",
"The favorite in a matchup, indicated by a minus (-) sign, will have a given number of points taken away from its final score, while the underdog, known by its plus (+) sign, will have the same number of points added to its final score.",
"Be sure to check out our sports betting glossary to assist you with some of the terms used in our sports betting guides.",
"NFL spread betting is probably the most common and popular way to bet on football as it adds some excitement and better odds over just picking an outright winner. If you are new to betting the NFL altogether, be sure to check out our great How to Bet on the NFL guide.",
"As you can see, Dallas is the 4.5-point favorite, which means the Cowboys would need to win the game by five points or more to win the bet. Conversely, New York is a 4.5-point underdog, which means to win the bet the Giants would need to win outright or not lose the game by more than four points.",
"If the Cowboys win 20-17, they win by three points and do NOT cover the 4.5 points, but the Giants have “covered the spread” by staying within 4.5 points.",
"Point spread wagers often will be put into parlays in which you make multiple bets on one slip for a larger payout. If you have a few games that you’d like to wager on and want to see how a payout changes by adding or subtracting games, feel free to play around with our odds calculator to help you learn how odds work.",
"There are certain point spreads that bettors should be aware of that are known as “key numbers.” These spreads are directly related to how points are scored in football such as a field goal (three points) or a touchdown (seven, assuming a successful one-point conversion). The three main key numbers in NFL point spread betting are 3, 7 and 10, representing a field goal, a touchdown and a field goal plus a touchdown.",
"The two most common margins of victory are three and seven points because of the type of scoring in the NFL. This is why you should shop around at different sportsbooks to find better lines to maybe gain an edge over the key numbers like getting a +3.5 spread as opposed to just +3 – you can get a quick look at the different books at our NFL odds page.",
"You can also “buy” points with a “teaser bet” in which you can move a +7 line to +8 but the odds may shift from -110 on the +7 to -135 at +8, meaning less of a return on your winning ticket. You can have key numbers on OVER/UNDER totals as well.",
"The most common betting line for a point spread is -110. A -110 line on either side is like paying a tax or commission to the sportsbook. Bettors would pay 10 percent (aka juice) to the sportsbook, which is essentially a fee for brokering the wager. So, the -110 indicates that a bettor must risk $110 to win $100. Some sportsbooks will even reduce the juice for you, which means you can earn the same $100 payout but risk less money to do it.",
"For example, if you see -7.5 (-107), then you only need to wager $107 to win $100 (saving you $3). If you see -7.5 (-102), then you only need to wager $102 to win $100.",
"There are three potential outcomes of your point spread wager: you win, you lose or you push (a tie). Typically, a point spread has odds of -110 for either side of the bet. In the example above between the Cowboys and Giants, the point spread is 4.5 points, while the odds are -110, meaning you would have to wager $110 to earn a profit of $100, or a profit of $0.91 for every dollar you bet.",
"A losing bet is quite simply you betting on the Cowboys -4.5 and they only win by four, for example. You lose the money that you placed on that bet.",
"A push wouldn’t happen in the example above because a team can’t win by half a point. It is very common, though, to have a betting line of +3/-3. Let’s say a favorite wins by exactly three. That is called a push and you simply get your money back with no profit and no loss.",
"PK or Pick’em means that the matchup is so close that there’s neither a favorite nor an underdog. Whatever team you pick to win when betting on the point spread simply has to win the game and the margin of victory doesn’t matter. In these cases, there may not even be a point spread available for the game and you can only bet on the moneyline.",
"This is a very common occurrence in sports betting and sportsbooks have the full right to shift the spread or odds for any given match prior to its start. Many factors can influence a change of the spread such as injuries, the number of bets coming in for either team or the weather, to name a few. Depending on the timing of placing the bet, the bettor can also have an advantage or a disadvantage depending on which way the spread has shifted.",
"If bettors had wagered on Dallas on Monday, they would be at a disadvantage compared to bettors who waited until Thursday because the Thursday bettors now only need Dallas to win by four points instead of five. But it can also go the other way:",
"If bettors had wagered on Dallas on Monday, they would now have the advantage over the bettors who waited until Thursday because the Thursday bettors need Dallas to win by eight points or more instead of only five.",
"Yes, in fact, sportsbooks also release spreads for different points in the match like after the first quarter or first half, which is called live betting or in-game betting. Oddsmakers will set spreads for those different checkpoints and it’s up to you as the bettor to determine which team will lead or trail by a certain number of points after that unit of time.",
"As you can see, Dallas is a 2.5-point favorite to lead the first half by three points or more whereas New York is a 2.5-point underdog, which means the Giants would need to be ahead or not trail by more than two points at the end of the first half.",
"The popularity of the point spread bet in the NFL is equally shared by NBA bettors and it works essentially the same way. When Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks tip off at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, the Bucks are going to be -800 on the moneyline but may have a point spread of -13.5 points with odds of -110, with the Knicks coming back at +13.5 with a -110 line.",
"As seen in the NFL with line movement throughout the week, in basketball, you’ll see the line movement occur much faster in a shorter time frame. When we looked at key numbers in the NFL, it was in regard to scoring. A similar approach can be taken in the NBA but it’s more connected to possessions. Look for key numbers such as five and seven because they tend to represent two- and three-possession games.",
"Be sure to check out our Basketball Betting News and our How to Bet on the NBA guide for more options and assistance in getting you in on the action for basketball.",
"A puckline is what a spread is called in the NHL, while a runline is associated with MLB betting. In both cases, the spread is almost always -1.5 for the favorite and +1.5 for the underdog, but the betting odds fluctuate a lot more than in NBA or NFL point spreads because the spread doesn’t usually change. There are instances in both the NHL and MLB where you see a 2.5-point runline or puckline but those are few and far between, typically between your league leader and a cellar-dweller.",
"A point spread bet is also referred to as betting the spread or handicap betting. Point spread betting is a sports betting market in which a team either has to win by a specific number of points or goals, or not lose by a specific number of points or goals.",
"If New York is +2.5, that means they are the underdog and have been spotted or given 2.5 points. If New York loses by two or fewer points, then it is a winning bet. If New York pulls off an outright upset, then that is also a winning wager.",
"When it comes to point spread betting, and you bet against the spread, it won’t be enough for the favorite to win the game outright. The favorite would have to win by more than a specified number of points or goals (the spread) in order for that team to cover the point spread.",
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If you are new to betting the NFL altogether, be sure to\ncheck out our great How to Bet on the NFL guide.\n\nHere is an example of a point spread for an NFL game and how it would look:\n\nDallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Betting OddsTeam| Point Spread| Odds \n---|---|--- \nDallas Cowboys| -4.5| -110 \nNew York Giants| +4.5| -110 \n \nAs you can see, Dallas is the 4.5-point favorite, which means the Cowboys\nwould need to win the game by five points or more to win the bet. Conversely,\nNew York is a 4.5-point underdog, which means to win the bet the Giants would\nneed to win outright or not lose the game by more than four points.\n\nIf the Cowboys win 20-17, they win by three points and do NOT cover the 4.5\npoints, but the Giants have “covered the spread” by staying within 4.5 points.\n\nPoint spread wagers often will be put into parlays in which you make multiple\nbets on one slip for a larger payout. If you have a few games that you’d like\nto wager on and want to see how a payout changes by adding or subtracting\ngames, feel free to play around with our odds calculator to help you learn how\nodds work.\n\n### Key Numbers In NFL Point Spreads\n\nThere are certain point spreads that bettors should be aware of that are known\nas “key numbers.” These spreads are directly related to how points are scored\nin football such as a field goal (three points) or a touchdown (seven,\nassuming a successful one-point conversion). The three main key numbers in NFL\npoint spread betting are 3, 7 and 10, representing a field goal, a touchdown\nand a field goal plus a touchdown.\n\nThe two most common margins of victory are three and seven points because of\nthe type of scoring in the NFL. This is why you should shop around at\ndifferent sportsbooks to find better lines to maybe gain an edge over the key\nnumbers like getting a +3.5 spread as opposed to just +3 – you can get a quick\nlook at the different books at our NFL odds page.\n\nYou can also “buy” points with a “teaser bet” in which you can move a +7 line\nto +8 but the odds may shift from -110 on the +7 to -135 at +8, meaning less\nof a return on your winning ticket. You can have key numbers on OVER/UNDER\ntotals as well.\n\n## What Are The Odds For A Point Spread?\n\nThe most common betting line for a point spread is -110. A -110 line on either\nside is like paying a tax or commission to the sportsbook. Bettors would pay\n10 percent (aka juice) to the sportsbook, which is essentially a fee for\nbrokering the wager. So, the -110 indicates that a bettor must risk $110 to\nwin $100. Some sportsbooks will even reduce the juice for you, which means you\ncan earn the same $100 payout but risk less money to do it.\n\nFor example, if you see -7.5 (-107), then you only need to wager $107 to win\n$100 (saving you $3). If you see -7.5 (-102), then you only need to wager $102\nto win $100.\n\n## What Are The Results Of A Point Spread Bet?\n\nThere are three potential outcomes of your point spread wager: you win, you\nlose or you push (a tie). Typically, a point spread has odds of -110 for\neither side of the bet. In the example above between the Cowboys and Giants,\nthe point spread is 4.5 points, while the odds are -110, meaning you would\nhave to wager $110 to earn a profit of $100, or a profit of $0.91 for every\ndollar you bet.\n\nA losing bet is quite simply you betting on the Cowboys -4.5 and they only win\nby four, for example. You lose the money that you placed on that bet.\n\nA push wouldn’t happen in the example above because a team can’t win by half a\npoint. It is very common, though, to have a betting line of +3/-3. Let’s say a\nfavorite wins by exactly three. That is called a push and you simply get your\nmoney back with no profit and no loss.\n\n## What Does Pk Or Pick’em Mean In The Point Spread?\n\nPK or Pick’em means that the matchup is so close that there’s neither a\nfavorite nor an underdog. Whatever team you pick to win when betting on the\npoint spread simply has to win the game and the margin of victory doesn’t\nmatter. In these cases, there may not even be a point spread available for the\ngame and you can only bet on the moneyline.\n\n## Why Does A Point Spread Change?\n\nThis is a very common occurrence in sports betting and sportsbooks have the\nfull right to shift the spread or odds for any given match prior to its start.\nMany factors can influence a change of the spread such as injuries, the number\nof bets coming in for either team or the weather, to name a few. Depending on\nthe timing of placing the bet, the bettor can also have an advantage or a\ndisadvantage depending on which way the spread has shifted.\n\nHere is an example of a change in the spread:\n\n### Monday\n\nDallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Betting OddsTeam| Point Spread| Odds \n---|---|--- \nDallas Cowboys| -4.5| -110 \nNew York Giants| +4.5| -110 \n \n### Thursday\n\nDallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Betting OddsTeam| Point Spread| Odds \n---|---|--- \nDallas Cowboys| -3.5| -110 \nNew York Giants| +3.5| -110 \n \nIf bettors had wagered on Dallas on Monday, they would be at a disadvantage\ncompared to bettors who waited until Thursday because the Thursday bettors now\nonly need Dallas to win by four points instead of five. But it can also go the\nother way:\n\n### Monday\n\nDallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Betting OddsTeam| Point Spread| Odds \n---|---|--- \nDallas Cowboys| -4.5| -110 \nNew York Giants| +4.5| -110 \n \n### Thursday\n\nDallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Betting OddsTeam| Point Spread| Odds \n---|---|--- \nDallas Cowboys| -7.5| -110 \nNew York Giants| +7.5| -110 \n \nIf bettors had wagered on Dallas on Monday, they would now have the advantage\nover the bettors who waited until Thursday because the Thursday bettors need\nDallas to win by eight points or more instead of only five.\n\n## Can You Bet On Point Spreads For Different Parts Of The Game Such As A Half\nOr A Quarter?\n\nYes, in fact, sportsbooks also release spreads for different points in the\nmatch like after the first quarter or first half, which is called live betting\nor in-game betting. Oddsmakers will set spreads for those different\ncheckpoints and it’s up to you as the bettor to determine which team will lead\nor trail by a certain number of points after that unit of time.\n\nHere is an example of a first-half spread:\n\nDallas Cowboys vs New York Giants 1H Betting OddsTeam| Point Spread| Odds \n---|---|--- \nDallas Cowboys| -2.5| -110 \nNew York Giants| +2.5| -110 \n \nAs you can see, Dallas is a 2.5-point favorite to lead the first half by three\npoints or more whereas New York is a 2.5-point underdog, which means the\nGiants would need to be ahead or not trail by more than two points at the end\nof the first half.\n\n## What Is A Point Spread In The NBA?\n\nThe popularity of the point spread bet in the NFL is equally shared by NBA\nbettors and it works essentially the same way. When Giannis Antetokounmpo and\nthe Milwaukee Bucks tip off at Madison Square Garden against the New York\nKnicks, the Bucks are going to be -800 on the moneyline but may have a point\nspread of -13.5 points with odds of -110, with the Knicks coming back at +13.5\nwith a -110 line.\n\nMilwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Betting OddsTeam| Point Spread| Odds \n---|---|--- \nMilwaukee Bucks| -13.5| -110 \nNew York Knicks| +13.5| -110 \n \nAs seen in the NFL with line movement throughout the week, in basketball,\nyou’ll see the line movement occur much faster in a shorter time frame. When\nwe looked at key numbers in the NFL, it was in regard to scoring. A similar\napproach can be taken in the NBA but it’s more connected to possessions. Look\nfor key numbers such as five and seven because they tend to represent two- and\nthree-possession games.\n\nBe sure to check out our Basketball Betting News and our How to Bet on the NBA\nguide for more options and assistance in getting you in on the action for\nbasketball.\n\n## What Is A Puckline Or Runline?\n\nA puckline is what a spread is called in the NHL, while a runline is\nassociated with MLB betting. In both cases, the spread is almost always -1.5\nfor the favorite and +1.5 for the underdog, but the betting odds fluctuate a\nlot more than in NBA or NFL point spreads because the spread doesn’t usually\nchange. There are instances in both the NHL and MLB where you see a 2.5-point\nrunline or puckline but those are few and far between, typically between your\nleague leader and a cellar-dweller.\n\n## Comments\n\n## Point Spread Betting FAQ\n\n### How does a point spread bet work?\n\nA point spread bet is also referred to as betting the spread or handicap\nbetting. 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"Sports betting, especially when it comes to the NFL, often relies on moneylines and point spreads where you’re wagering on who will win the game outright or against the spread (ATS). Although these are exciting bets to make, sportsbooks also offer OVER/UNDER odds.",
"Here at Odds Shark, we want you to have options when it comes to betting on sports. Whether you’re looking to bet on the Super Bowl, a regular-season NFL game, college football, the NBA or college basketball, a game total bet provides an interesting wager that involves minimal math that you can do in your head or on your smartphone’s calculator.",
"OVER/UNDER betting is also called a totals bet. The total in any given sporting event is a combined score of both teams. The total for these games is a number that is set by oddsmakers based on how they envision a game will unfold from a scoring perspective. As a bettor, you would need to select if the total number of points scored by both teams will be OVER or UNDER the set total.",
"A sports betting OVER/UNDER is a bet where you have to correctly predict the combined score of both teams. You have to pick if the total score will be lower or higher than the number set by oddsmakers – the people at betting sites who set the lines and odds.",
"For example, let’s take a Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys game with the total set at 48.5 points. As a bettor, you would select the OVER if you believe the game’s final combined score will be 49 points or more. You would select the UNDER if you believe it will be 48 points or less.",
"If you bet $50 on the OVER and the combined score was 56, you would get a payout of $95.45 – your original $50 comes back along with your $45.45 win. Conversely, if the game ended 27-20, that would be a pooled score of 47 points, meaning the game went UNDER. That same $50 bet on the winning UNDER would get you $102.50 – your first $50 plus your winnings of $52.50. Our Odds Calculator will give you an idea of how much you’d win based on the amount wagered.",
"Generally, totals betting lines are numbers ending with a half-point (.5), but in rare cases oddsmakers set the total as a whole number. A PUSH in sports betting is when a total is a whole number like 48 points and the combined score hits it exactly.",
"For instance, let’s pretend the Patriots are playing the Saints and the total is set at 48. If the final score is 28-20, that would be considered a PUSH since all points scored equal 48. The sportsbook you wagered with would refund your bet no matter if you selected UNDER or OVER in this matchup.",
"Some bettors may feel there is a greater advantage betting on totals with a solid number instead of with a .5 as it provides an extra safety net to avoid losing your wager entirely.",
"If a game goes to OT, it doesn’t change your bet. OVER/UNDER betting is just like any other bet where you are looking at the final score, whether the game ends in regulation or multiple overtimes. Although it’s often said that NFL overtime is an UNDER bettor’s worst enemy but an OVER bettor’s best friend, it’s important to remember that both teams get the chance to touch the ball. So, if the Rams get the ball first and score, the Chargers will get their chance too.",
"Typically, when a bettor plans to wager on the number of points scored, there are many variables to consider, especially with OVER/UNDER football bets.",
"Offensive and defensive trends for a given team need to be considered along with injuries, the history of games between the teams, consensus, standings, team reports and the environment. Rain, snow and heat will impact the number of points scored in an outdoor football stadium, whereas it makes no difference what the temperature is outside when you’re betting on basketball. The sky could fall on the Staples Center and it wouldn’t affect the game. But if the sky fell on the Superdome, it’s safe to say that the game would stop.",
"The betting line for both the OVER and UNDER is typically at -110 or -105 but can be shifted by betting sites to smaller or greater odds depending on certain factors. It’s up to you to weigh those elements and decide if they can impact the game.",
"You don’t have to be a Las Vegas sharp to make a smart game totals bet. If you keep it locked to Odds Shark, you’ll be such a pro at football betting and basketball wagering thanks to our NBA News, that you’ll be making game totals bets in your sleep.",
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691,123 | How To Make a Guy Regret Losing You | If you want to make a guy regret losing you, avoid talking to him for about a month after the breakup and focus on improving yourself instead. For example, join a club, try out a new hobby, hang out with friends, or reconnect with someone you've lost touch with. You should also make time for exercise to strengthen both your physical and emotional health. As you implement these positive changes, your ex will see how much you're growing without him. However, if he reaches out to you again, make sure you're clear about your boundaries, so there's no confusion. Try saying something like, "Now that we're no longer together, we should figure out what we are to each other." That way, there is no ambiguity and you can get closure. | [
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"Repeat after me: If a man tells you that he isn’t interested in a relationship, then he is not the man for you. Honeycakes, you need to know that every man you meet is not relationship material. “Well, damn, Terrance, what man is relationship material?” you may ask. From the author of Mogul.",
"He’s one who’s able to freely communicate his feelings and emotions and not worry about being judged. He’s a man who is comfortable showing love and joy to a woman. A man who is able to appreciate a woman and treat her like a queen. A man who can spend time with the guys and still make quality time for his special lady. He enjoys learning new things. He isn’t afraid to admit when he’s wrong and is willing to work on his weaknesses. He’s strong enough to take charge, and yet strong enough to let you take charge, too.",
"I can see your hands now waving in the air. Oh yes, I can. You’re screaming, “Yes, Hallelujah!” You want to know where this man is and why you haven’t met him. You were hoping that your current or ex-boyfriend was this type of man.",
"Guess what a woman often does if a man is not quite up to her standards? She actually thinks she can turn him into that type of man. Many women feel they can change a man over time. Can you believe in this day and age, there are women who still think this is possible?",
"In my travels across the country, I’ve met scores of women who think they’ve found The One. He is Mr. Right. He has it going on. So I ask them, “Why are you waiting to talk to me? If you have met ‘The One,’ then you don’t need advice from me.” Then they start telling me their stories. I listen, just hoping they’re not going to say those words I truly hate to hear women say: “But I love him. I really want to make this work.” Or, “I think he can change. He just needs someone like me in his life.”",
"Not all men are relationship material. Many of them are not quite ready to settle down. They’re perfectly content being bachelors. But you are ready to settle down in a relationship. However, the men you meet, well, you either settle, or you throw your hands up and give up. And during that phase of getting to know one another, there are some things that are just not adding up.",
"I’m going to do you a favor and break it down so that you will be able to identify a man who isn’t worth your time.",
"If a man tells you that he isn’t interested in being in a relationship, then guess what? That means not with you, either. I don’t care how many times he has taken you out on a date, sexed you really well, and given you late night conversation. True, his actions are saying something totally different, but, if he says he is not interested in a relationship, then he is not interested. Let him go. Don’t get your hopes up thinking you can change his mind. Because the truth of the matter is, everything he is doing with you, and all the time he may be spending with you, he’s doing the same with other women. They are getting equal amounts of his time.",
"Let him go and move on. It will save you untold time and aggravation trying to figure out why the two of you are not a couple.",
"If a man tells you that he has a girlfriend, or that the woman in his life is just a friend, but he is always looking for more female friends, run, run, run! He is not faithful. That is a tell-tale neon sign that he won’t be faithful to you, either. Some women actually think it’s cute to be dating a man with a girlfriend, or many lady friends, and they think they are getting one over on the unsuspecting girlfriend. Trust me, there is nothing cute about it. There is a thing known as karma. You may not feel its effects immediately, but trust me, honey, karma will come back and bite you in the butt. Leave that man and drama alone.",
"If a man tells you that he just came out of a relationship, ladies, then you’d better believe he isn’t ready to jump into another one. Let him have his time to grieve, mourn, or celebrate his way out of his situation. Trying to get someone to commit into another relationship when they just came out of one is a disaster waiting to happen. But some women will try to convince that man that they are not like the ex-girlfriend who did him wrong. She will not nag him like his ex, and unlike his last girlfriend, she won’t require a lot of time and attention.",
"Lies, pure lies, I tell you. Think about the amount of time you needed to get over your last serious ex. If you don’t allow him the time to heal and let go of his ex, she will show up in your relationship with him. Trust me.",
"If a man only calls you after midnight to come over to his house, well, this is an easy one. I shouldn’t have to go any further and explain. But just in case you don’t understand, Ms. Honey, it’s a booty call. That’s right. He does not see you as a woman he would like to be in a relationship with. He only sees you as a sex partner. If that’s what you are looking for, then knock yourself out. If you are looking for a good man who respects you, move on. This one only thinks of you as a sexual being.",
"If a man isn’t willing to define the relationship he has with you, then you’re not in a relationship. If every time you bring up the subject, his response is, “You’re cool,” “We’re just hanging out,” or “Why do we have to define this?” this man is clearly not the one for you. He cannot be honest or open enough to express how he feels for you. Why would you sit around waiting on a little boy? Only a small child cannot clearly articulate their feelings. The man for you will not hesitate or clam up when it’s time to share his feelings and emotions. He will certainly be able to express if he is into you, and that you are his one and only lady.",
"If you’ve been seeing a man for over six months and you’ve never been to his home, haven’t met any of his friends or family members, and you’re still not sure where he works, this is a clear indication that you don’t have a relationship. You know nothing about this man.",
"Why is he being so discreet? He’s obviously hiding something. Let him go and move on. Why would you want to be with a man who’s not willing to share his personal life with you? It’s not worth it to play detective and explore his background. (And I know some of you will, because you like snooping and being nosy.) If he is not forthright with basic information, just let him and his secrets go. Some things you’re better off not knowing.",
"From the Essence bestselling author of Hiding in Hip Hop and an entertainment insider—a juicy debut novel about the “down-low” life of one of New York’s most beloved Hip Hop producers.",
"After the sudden death of his father, a renowned jazz musician, Aaron “Big A.T.” Tremble clings to music as an escape. Making hip hop beats becomes his life. His love for music lands him at the estate of Larry “Pop” Singleton, a retired and respected Hip Hop music mogul who sees something special in Big A.T., and he also knows the truth about his sexuality. With Pop’s blessings and nurturing, Big A.T. is on the path to becoming the next great Hip Hop producer in New York.",
"However, at the pinnacle of his career, compromising photos of Big A.T. land on the desk of a national news program—and in the hands of his girlfriend. Big A.T., for the first time is at a crossroad in his career: come out publicly with his secret or watch his music empire crumble.",
"Speaker and resident gay best friend Terrance Dean is the author of Mogul and the Essence Magazine bestseller Hiding In Hip Hop—On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry from Music to Hollywood. Dean has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years. For more information, follow him on Twitter, and like him on Facebook.",
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"parsed_md": "How to Get Up and Move on When Your Guy Doesn't Want to Commit - Tips on Life\nand Love\n\nTips on Life and Love\n\n * facebook\n * Pintrest\n * YouTube\n\n×\n\nmenu search\n\nGet tips for a healthier, happier you delivered straight to your inbox!\n\nJoin Simon & Schuster’s mailing list to receive a FREE eBook.\n\nBy clicking 'Sign Up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy\npolicy and terms of use.\n\nFree eBook available to NEW subscribers only. Offer redeemable at Glose.com.\nExpires in three months, unless otherwise indicated. See full terms and\nconditions.\n\n * Relationships\n\n * Next Post >>\n * Share\n\n# How to Get Up and Move on When Your Guy Doesn’t Want to Commit\n\n30 May 2012\n\nby Terrance Dean, author of Mogul: A Novel\n\nRepeat after me: If a man tells you that he isn’t interested in a\nrelationship, then he is not the man for you. Honeycakes, you need to know\nthat every man you meet is not relationship material. “Well, damn, Terrance,\nwhat man is relationship material?” you may ask. From the author of Mogul.\n\nHe’s one who’s able to freely communicate his feelings and emotions and not\nworry about being judged. He’s a man who is comfortable showing love and joy\nto a woman. A man who is able to appreciate a woman and treat her like a\nqueen. A man who can spend time with the guys and still make quality time for\nhis special lady. He enjoys learning new things. He isn’t afraid to admit when\nhe’s wrong and is willing to work on his weaknesses. He’s strong enough to\ntake charge, and yet strong enough to let you take charge, too.\n\nI can see your hands now waving in the air. Oh yes, I can. You’re screaming,\n“Yes, Hallelujah!” You want to know where this man is and why you haven’t met\nhim. You were hoping that your current or ex-boyfriend was this type of man.\n\nGuess what a woman often does if a man is not quite up to her standards? She\nactually thinks she can turn him into that type of man. Many women feel they\ncan change a man over time. Can you believe in this day and age, there are\nwomen who still think this is possible?\n\nIn my travels across the country, I’ve met scores of women who think they’ve\nfound The One. He is Mr. Right. He has it going on. So I ask them, “Why are\nyou waiting to talk to me? If you have met ‘The One,’ then you don’t need\nadvice from me.” Then they start telling me their stories. I listen, just\nhoping they’re not going to say those words I truly hate to hear women say:\n“But I love him. I really want to make this work.” Or, “I think he can change.\nHe just needs someone like me in his life.”\n\nRight. Just like you need another hole in your head.\n\nNot all men are relationship material. Many of them are not quite ready to\nsettle down. They’re perfectly content being bachelors. But you are ready to\nsettle down in a relationship. However, the men you meet, well, you either\nsettle, or you throw your hands up and give up. And during that phase of\ngetting to know one another, there are some things that are just not adding\nup.\n\nI’m going to do you a favor and break it down so that you will be able to\nidentify a man who isn’t worth your time.\n\nIf a man tells you that he isn’t interested in being in a relationship, then\nguess what? That means not with you, either. I don’t care how many times he\nhas taken you out on a date, sexed you really well, and given you late night\nconversation. True, his actions are saying something totally different, but,\nif he says he is not interested in a relationship, then he is not interested.\nLet him go. Don’t get your hopes up thinking you can change his mind. Because\nthe truth of the matter is, everything he is doing with you, and all the time\nhe may be spending with you, he’s doing the same with other women. They are\ngetting equal amounts of his time.\n\nLet him go and move on. It will save you untold time and aggravation trying to\nfigure out why the two of you are not a couple.\n\nIf a man tells you that he has a girlfriend, or that the woman in his life is\njust a friend, but he is always looking for more female friends, run, run,\nrun! He is not faithful. That is a tell-tale neon sign that he won’t be\nfaithful to you, either. Some women actually think it’s cute to be dating a\nman with a girlfriend, or many lady friends, and they think they are getting\none over on the unsuspecting girlfriend. Trust me, there is nothing cute about\nit. There is a thing known as karma. You may not feel its effects immediately,\nbut trust me, honey, karma will come back and bite you in the butt. Leave that\nman and drama alone.\n\nIf a man tells you that he just came out of a relationship, ladies, then you’d\nbetter believe he isn’t ready to jump into another one. Let him have his time\nto grieve, mourn, or celebrate his way out of his situation. Trying to get\nsomeone to commit into another relationship when they just came out of one is\na disaster waiting to happen. But some women will try to convince that man\nthat they are not like the ex-girlfriend who did him wrong. She will not nag\nhim like his ex, and unlike his last girlfriend, she won’t require a lot of\ntime and attention.\n\nLies, pure lies, I tell you. Think about the amount of time you needed to get\nover your last serious ex. If you don’t allow him the time to heal and let go\nof his ex, she will show up in your relationship with him. Trust me.\n\nIf a man only calls you after midnight to come over to his house, well, this\nis an easy one. I shouldn’t have to go any further and explain. But just in\ncase you don’t understand, Ms. Honey, it’s a booty call. That’s right. He does\nnot see you as a woman he would like to be in a relationship with. He only\nsees you as a sex partner. If that’s what you are looking for, then knock\nyourself out. If you are looking for a good man who respects you, move on.\nThis one only thinks of you as a sexual being.\n\nIf a man isn’t willing to define the relationship he has with you, then you’re\nnot in a relationship. If every time you bring up the subject, his response\nis, “You’re cool,” “We’re just hanging out,” or “Why do we have to define\nthis?” this man is clearly not the one for you. He cannot be honest or open\nenough to express how he feels for you. Why would you sit around waiting on a\nlittle boy? Only a small child cannot clearly articulate their feelings. The\nman for you will not hesitate or clam up when it’s time to share his feelings\nand emotions. He will certainly be able to express if he is into you, and that\nyou are his one and only lady.\n\nIf you’ve been seeing a man for over six months and you’ve never been to his\nhome, haven’t met any of his friends or family members, and you’re still not\nsure where he works, this is a clear indication that you don’t have a\nrelationship. You know nothing about this man.\n\nWhy is he being so discreet? He’s obviously hiding something. Let him go and\nmove on. Why would you want to be with a man who’s not willing to share his\npersonal life with you? It’s not worth it to play detective and explore his\nbackground. (And I know some of you will, because you like snooping and being\nnosy.) If he is not forthright with basic information, just let him and his\nsecrets go. Some things you’re better off not knowing.\n\nDiscover more dating secrets in MOGUL by Terrance Dean.\n\n## Related Books\n\n###\n\nMogul: A Novel\n\nby Terrance Dean\n\nFrom the Essence bestselling author of Hiding in Hip Hop and an entertainment\ninsider—a juicy debut novel about the “down-low” life of one of New York’s\nmost beloved Hip Hop producers.\n\nAfter the sudden death of his father, a renowned jazz musician, Aaron “Big\nA.T.” Tremble clings to music as an escape. Making hip hop beats becomes his\nlife. His love for music lands him at the estate of Larry “Pop” Singleton, a\nretired and respected Hip Hop music mogul who sees something special in Big\nA.T., and he also knows the truth about his sexuality. With Pop’s blessings\nand nurturing, Big A.T. is on the path to becoming the next great Hip Hop\nproducer in New York.\n\nHowever, at the pinnacle of his career, compromising photos of Big A.T. land\non the desk of a national news program—and in the hands of his girlfriend. Big\nA.T., for the first time is at a crossroad in his career: come out publicly\nwith his secret or watch his music empire crumble.\n\n×\n\nSpeaker and resident gay best friend Terrance Dean is the author of Mogul and\nthe Essence Magazine bestseller Hiding In Hip Hop—On the Down Low in the\nEntertainment Industry from Music to Hollywood. Dean has worked in the\nentertainment industry for more than 15 years. For more information, follow\nhim on Twitter, and like him on Facebook.\n\n## Share How to Get Up and Move on When Your Guy Doesn’t Want to Commit\n\n×\n\nBuy Mogul: A Novel here:\n\nGet tips for a healthier, happier you delivered straight to your inbox!\n\nJoin Simon & Schuster’s mailing list to receive a FREE eBook.\n\nBy clicking 'Sign Up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy\npolicy and terms of use.\n\nFree eBook available to NEW subscribers only. Offer redeemable at Glose.com.\nExpires in three months, unless otherwise indicated. 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"When a relationship ends, sometimes we can find ourselves lost. It may have been so long since we've been single that we have no idea how to be comfortable being alone or even who we are. We may feel that we have \"lost ourselves\" and have no idea what we need to do in order to find ourselves again.",
"1. Take yourself on dates. Want to go see the latest movie? Take yourself to the movie theater. Have a favorite restaurant you haven't been letting yourself go to by yourself? Just go! Want to spend some time at your favorite coffee shop? Take yourself.",
"Yes, it can feel awkward going to these things by yourself at first, but the more you do it, then the more liberated you will feel. By doing the these things because you want to rather than because someone else is willing to go with you, you will not only get comfortable being alone, but you will also feel more free and empowered in your own life.",
"2. Go on a vacation alone. I seriously can't recommend this enough. When we go on vacation alone, two main things happen: A) We learn to really focus on ourselves and our own needs.So if you really don't feel like going to that one museum by the end of the day, so what?! The decision is all on you. And B) We learn to really get comfortable reaching out to other travelers or locals for help. Any shyness goes out the window quickly!",
"As a result, we can find ourselves feeling so much more in control of our lives, more aware of ourselves (I mean, how can we not if we're not around someone else 24/7?) and more empowered by feeling like we can literally do and tackle anything!",
"So, wherever it is that you want to go -- Europe, Asia, Mexico, Brazil or maybe even just the a few hundred miles away -- wherever it is, make plans and go do it!",
"3. Find things that you enjoy doing... then go do them! Did you used to love dancing, but you've stopped in the last few years? Start doing it again! Did you used to love keeping a garden or knitting? Then find time to do it!",
"Reflect back on all the things that you used to enjoy doing in your life -- as a young kid, a teenager, even just a few years ago. Write all these things down on a list and make it a goal to start doing them again!",
"4. Do something you've always wanted to do, but haven't done. Is there anything you've always dreamed of doing, but you haven't give yourself the opportunity to do it? This could be learning how to paint, how to speak a new language, how to play piano, how to play the guitar, how to belly dance, etc. It may also not have to do with learning anything at all, but to just go somewhere and do something. Like to go hiking in a certain place or to go to a nearby beach or hot springs. Maybe it means to go to a certain shop that you haven't yet been to or try a certain massage place that a friend has recommended.",
"5. Shower yourself with \"gifts.\" In other words, become a \"self-care master.\" So make yourself a healthy home-cooked meal. Give yourself a relaxing bath filled with epsom salts, essential oils, candles and soothing music. Go on daily walks in nature. Read a book from one of your favorite authors. Buy yourself some of your favorite flowers.",
"Give yourself things that you love and enjoy because you deserve it! When we shower ourselves with gifts, we shower ourselves with the love we have for ourselves.",
"Click to Tweet: When we shower ourselves with gifts, we shower ourselves with the love we have for ourselves. via @jenilyn8705",
"In the comments below, share with me at least one of the things from the list above that you are going to (or at least plan to do) for yourself this week!",
"Jennifer is a self and relationship coach and teacher. She helps women worldwide create fulfilling relationships with both themselves and others so they can live happy and joyful lives. Click here for her Free Self and Relationship Healing Meditation and click here to learn how you can work with her.",
"Copyright © 2017 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. \"The Huffington Post\" is a registered trademark of TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. Part of HuffPost MultiCultural/HPMG News"
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Have a favorite restaurant you haven't been letting\nyourself go to by yourself? Just go! Want to spend some time at your favorite\ncoffee shop? Take yourself.\n\nYes, it can feel awkward going to these things by yourself at first, but the\nmore you do it, then the more liberated you will feel. By doing the these\nthings because you want to rather than because someone else is willing to go\nwith you, you will not only get comfortable being alone, but you will also\nfeel more free and empowered in your own life.\n\n2\\. Go on a vacation alone. I seriously can't recommend this enough. When we\ngo on vacation alone, two main things happen: A) We learn to really focus on\nourselves and our own needs.So if you really don't feel like going to that one\nmuseum by the end of the day, so what?! The decision is all on you. And B) We\nlearn to really get comfortable reaching out to other travelers or locals for\nhelp. Any shyness goes out the window quickly!\n\nAs a result, we can find ourselves feeling so much more in control of our\nlives, more aware of ourselves (I mean, how can we not if we're not around\nsomeone else 24/7?) and more empowered by feeling like we can literally do and\ntackle anything!\n\nSo, wherever it is that you want to go -- Europe, Asia, Mexico, Brazil or\nmaybe even just the a few hundred miles away -- wherever it is, make plans and\ngo do it!\n\n3\\. Find things that you enjoy doing... then go do them! Did you used to love\ndancing, but you've stopped in the last few years? Start doing it again! Did\nyou used to love keeping a garden or knitting? Then find time to do it!\n\nReflect back on all the things that you used to enjoy doing in your life -- as\na young kid, a teenager, even just a few years ago. Write all these things\ndown on a list and make it a goal to start doing them again!\n\n4\\. Do something you've always wanted to do, but haven't done. Is there\nanything you've always dreamed of doing, but you haven't give yourself the\nopportunity to do it? This could be learning how to paint, how to speak a new\nlanguage, how to play piano, how to play the guitar, how to belly dance, etc.\nIt may also not have to do with learning anything at all, but to just go\nsomewhere and do something. Like to go hiking in a certain place or to go to a\nnearby beach or hot springs. Maybe it means to go to a certain shop that you\nhaven't yet been to or try a certain massage place that a friend has\nrecommended.\n\nWhatever it is, identify it and start looking up classes or ways that you can\ndo these things!\n\n5\\. Shower yourself with \"gifts.\" In other words, become a \"self-care master.\"\nSo make yourself a healthy home-cooked meal. Give yourself a relaxing bath\nfilled with epsom salts, essential oils, candles and soothing music. Go on\ndaily walks in nature. Read a book from one of your favorite authors. Buy\nyourself some of your favorite flowers.\n\nGive yourself things that you love and enjoy because you deserve it! When we\nshower ourselves with gifts, we shower ourselves with the love we have for\nourselves.\n\nClick to Tweet: When we shower ourselves with gifts, we shower ourselves with\nthe love we have for ourselves. via @jenilyn8705\n\nTake action now!\n\nIn the comments below, share with me at least one of the things from the list\nabove that you are going to (or at least plan to do) for yourself this week!\n\nThis blog was originally published on JenniferTwardowski.com\n\nJennifer is a self and relationship coach and teacher. She helps women\nworldwide create fulfilling relationships with both themselves and others so\nthey can live happy and joyful lives. Click here for her Free Self and\nRelationship Healing Meditation and click here to learn how you can work with\nher.\n\nConnect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!\n\nFollow Jennifer Twardowski on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jenilyn8705\n\nJennifer Twardowski Self-Love Coach, teacher, and writer. Founder of\nJenniferTwardowski.com\n\n## MORE:\n\nBreakups Breakup Relationships Love And Relationships Self Love\n\nThis Blogger's Books and Other Items from...\n\nCreate a Life of Love\n\nby Jennifer Twardowski\n\nSubscribe to the In(formation) email.\n\nThe reality of being a woman — by the numbers.\n\n5 Ways To Find Yourself After a Breakup\n\n * ABOUT US\n * ADVERTISE\n * About Our Ads\n * Contact Us\n * RSS\n * FAQ\n * Careers\n * Archive\n * User Agreement\n * Privacy Policy\n * Comment Policy\n\nCopyright © 2017 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. \"The Huffington Post\" is a\nregistered trademark of TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 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"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. – E.E. Cummings",
"One of the things that held me back from pursuing my dreams for many years was fear of failure ... and the lack of self-confidence that I needed to overcome that fear.",
"By working on your self-confidence and self-esteem. Without really thinking of it in those terms, that’s what I’ve been doing over the years, and that’s what helped me finally overcome my fears, and finally pursue my dreams.",
"I still have those fears, undoubtedly. But now I know that I can beat them, that I can break through that wall of fear and come out on the other side. I’ve done it many times now, and that success will fuel further success.",
"Many of the things you propose make people feel better about themselves and actually help building self-confidence. However, I would be interested on reading your input in general on this topic. Taking time out for your own plans and dreams, doing things another way than most other people and generally not necessarily “fitting in” can be quite hard with a low self- confidence.",
"As an aside, I know that some people make a strong distinction between self- esteem and self-confidence. In this article, I use them interchangeably, even if there is a subtle but perhaps important difference ... the difference being whether you believe you’re worthy of respect from others (self-esteem) and whether you believe in yourself (self-confidence). In the end, both amount to the same thing, and in the end, the actions I mention below give a boost to both self-esteem and self-confidence.",
"Taking control of your self-confidence If you are low in self-confidence, is it possible to do things that will change that? Is your self-confidence in your control?",
"While it may not seem so, if you are low in self-confidence, I strongly believe that you can do things to increase your self-confidence. It is not genetic, and you do not have to be reliant on others to increase your self- confidence. And if you believe that you are not very competent, not very smart, not very attractive, etc. ... that can be changed.",
"You can become someone worthy of respect, and someone who can pursue what he wants despite the naysaying of others.",
"You can do this by taking control of your life, and taking control of your self-confidence. By taking concrete actions that improve your competence, your self-image, you can increase that self-confidence, without the help of anyone else.",
"Below, I outline 25 things that will help you do that. None of them is revolutionary, none of them will do it all by themselves. The list certainly isn’t comprehensive. These are just some of my favorite things, stuff that’s worked for me.",
"And you don’t need to do all of them, as if this were a recipe ... pick and choose those that appeal to you, maybe just a couple at first, and give them a try. If they work, try others. If they don’t, try others.",
"1. Groom yourself. This seems like such an obvious one, but it’s amazing how much of a difference a shower and a shave can make in your feelings of self- confidence and for your self-image. There have been days when I turned my mood around completely with this one little thing.",
"2. Dress nicely. A corollary of the first item above ... if you dress nicely, you’ll feel good about yourself. You’ll feel successful and presentable and ready to tackle the world. Now, dressing nicely means something different for everyone ... it doesn’t necessarily mean wearing a $500 outfit, but could mean casual clothes that are nice looking and presentable.",
"3. Photoshop your self-image. Our self-image means so much to us, more than we often realize. We have a mental picture of ourselves, and it determines how confident we are in ourselves. But this picture isn’t fixed and immutable. You can change it. Use your mental Photoshopping skills, and work on your self- image. If it’s not a very good one, change it. Figure out why you see yourself that way, and find a way to fix it.",
"4. Think positive. One of the things I learned when I started running, about two years ago, what how to replace negative thoughts (see next item) with positive ones. How I can actually change my thoughts, and by doing so make great things happened. With this tiny little skill, I was able to train for and run a marathon within a year. It sounds so trite, so Norman Vincent Peale, but my goodness this works. Seriously. Try it if you haven’t.",
"5. Kill negative thoughts. Goes hand-in-hand with the above item, but it’s so important that I made it a separate item. You have to learn to be aware of your self-talk, the thoughts you have about yourself and what you’re doing. When I was running, sometimes my mind would start to say, “This is too hard. I want to stop and go watch TV.” Well, I soon learned to recognize this negative self-talk, and soon I learned a trick that changed everything in my life: I would imagine that a negative thought was a bug, and I would vigilantly be on the lookout for these bugs. When I caught one, I would stomp on it (mentally of course) and squash it. Kill it dead. Then replace it with a positive one. (“C’mon, I can do this! Only one mile left!”)",
"7. Act positive. More than just thinking positive, you have to put it into action. Action, actually, is the key to developing self-confidence. It’s one thing to learn to think positive, but when you start acting on it, you change yourself, one action at a time. You are what you do, and so if you change what you do, you change what you are. Act in a positive way, take action instead of telling yourself you can’t, be positive. Talk to people in a positive way, put energy into your actions. You’ll soon start to notice a difference.",
"8. Be kind and generous. Oh, so corny. If this is too corny for you, move on. But for the rest of you, know that being kind to others, and generous with yourself and your time and what you have, is a tremendous way to improve your self-image. You act in accordance with the Golden Rule, and you start to feel good about yourself, and to think that you are a good person. It does wonders for your self-confidence, believe me.",
"10. Know your principles and live them. What are the principles upon which your life is built? If you don’t know, you will have trouble, because your life will feel directionless. For myself, I try to live the Golden Rule (and fail often). This is my key principle, and I try to live my life in accordance with it. I have others, but they are mostly in some way related to this rule (the major exception being to “Live my Passion”). Think about your principles ... you might have them but perhaps you haven’t given them much thought. Now think about whether you actually live these principles, or if you just believe in them but don’t act on them.",
"11. Speak slowly. Such a simple thing, but it can have a big difference in how others perceive you. A person in authority, with authority, speaks slowly. It shows confidence. A person who feels that he isn’t worth listening to will speak quickly, because he doesn’t want to keep others waiting on something not worthy of listening to. Even if you don’t feel the confidence of someone who speaks slowly, try doing it a few times. It will make you feel more confident. Of course, don’t take it to an extreme, but just don’t sound rushed either.",
"12. Stand tall. I have horrible posture, so it will sound hypocritical for me to give this advice, but I know it works because I try it often. When I remind myself to stand tall and straight, I feel better about myself. I imagine that a rope is pulling the top of my head toward the sky, and the rest of my body straightens accordingly. As an aside, people who stand tall and confident are more attractive. That’s a good thing any day, in my book.",
"13. Increase competence. How do you feel more competent? By becoming more competent. And how do you do that? By studying and practicing. Just do small bits at a time. If you want to be a more competent writer, for example, don’t try to tackle the entire profession of writing all at once. Just begin to write more. Journal, blog, write short stories, do some freelance writing. The more you write, the better you’ll be. Set aside 30 minutes a day to write (for example), and the practice will increase your competence.",
"14. Set a small goal and achieve it. People often make the mistake of shooting for the moon, and then when they fail, they get discouraged. Instead, shoot for something much more achievable. Set a goal you know you can achieve, and then achieve it. You’ll feel good about that. Now set another small goal and achieve that. The more you achieve small goals, the better you’ll be at it, and the better you’ll feel. Soon you’ll be setting bigger (but still achievable) goals and achieving those too.",
"15. Change a small habit. Not a big one, like quitting smoking. Just a small one, like writing things down. Or waking up 10 minutes earlier. Or drinking a glass of water when you wake up. Something small that you know you can do. Do it for a month. When you’ve accomplished it, you’ll feel like a million bucks.",
"16. Focus on solutions. If you are a complainer, or focus on problems, change your focus now. Focusing on solutions instead of problems is one of the best things you can do for your confidence and your career. “I’m fat and lazy!” So how can you solve that? “But I can’t motivate myself!” So how can you solve that? “But I have no energy!” So what’s the solution?",
"17. Smile. Another trite one. But it works. I feel instantly better when I smile, and it helps me to be kinder to others as well. A little tiny thing that can have a chain reaction. Not a bad investment of your time and energy.",
"18. Volunteer. Related to the “be kind and generous” item above, but more specific. It’s the holiday season right now ... can you find the time to volunteer for a good cause, to spread some holiday cheer, to make the lives of others better? It’ll be some of the best time you’ve ever spent, and an amazing side benefit is that you’ll feel better about yourself, instantly.",
"19. Be grateful. I’m a firm believer in gratitude, as anyone who’s been reading this blog for very long knows well. But I put it here because while being grateful for what you have in life, for what others have given you, is a very humbling activity ... it can also be a very positive and rewarding activity that will improve your self-image. Read more.",
"20. Exercise. Gosh, I seem to put this one on almost every list. But if I left it off this list I would be doing you a disservice. Exercise has been one of my most empowering activities in the last couple years, and it has made me feel so much better about myself. All you have to do is take a walk a few times a week, and you’ll see benefits. Start the habit.",
"21. Empower yourself with knowledge. Empowering yourself, in general, is one of the best strategies for building self-confidence. You can do that in many ways, but one of the surest ways to empower yourself is through knowledge. This is along the same vein as building competence and getting prepared ... by becoming more knowledgeable, you’ll be more confident ... and you become more knowledgeable by doing research and studying. The Internet is a great tool, of course, but so are the people around you, people who have done what you want, books, magazines, and educational institutions.",
"22. Do something you’ve been procrastinating on. What’s on your to-do list that’s been sitting there? Do it first thing in the morning, and get it out of the way. You’ll feel great about yourself.",
"23. Get active. Doing something is almost always better than not doing anything. Of course, doing something could lead to mistakes ... but mistakes are a part of life. It’s how we learn. Without mistakes, we’d never get better. So don’t worry about those. Just do something. Get off your butt and get active — physically, or active by taking steps to accomplish something.",
"24. Work on small things. Trying to take on a huge project or task can be overwhelming and daunting and intimidating for anyone, even the best of us. Instead, learn to break off small chunks and work in bursts. Small little achievements make you feel good, and they add up to big achievements. Learn to work like this all the time, and soon you’ll be a self-confident maniac.",
"25. Clear your desk. This might seem like a small, simple thing (then again, for some of you it might not be so small). But it has always worked wonders for me. If my desk starts to get messy, and the world around me is in chaos, clearing off my desk is my way of getting a little piece of my life under control. It is the calm in the center of the storm around me. Here’s how.",
"Somehow I can’t believe that there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable. – Walt Disney"
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"parsed_md": "25 Killer Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence : zen habits\n\n# zen habits : breathe\n\n## 25 Killer Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence\n\n> Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous\n> delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. – E.E. Cummings\n\n###### By Leo Babauta\n\nOne of the things that held me back from pursuing my dreams for many years was\nfear of failure ... and the lack of self-confidence that I needed to overcome\nthat fear.\n\nIt’s something we all face, to some degree, I think. The key question: how do\nyou overcome that fear?\n\nBy working on your self-confidence and self-esteem. Without really thinking of\nit in those terms, that’s what I’ve been doing over the years, and that’s what\nhelped me finally overcome my fears, and finally pursue my dreams.\n\nI still have those fears, undoubtedly. But now I know that I can beat them,\nthat I can break through that wall of fear and come out on the other side.\nI’ve done it many times now, and that success will fuel further success.\n\nThis post was inspired by reader Nick from Finland, who asked for an article\nabout self-worth and self-confidence:\n\n> Many of the things you propose make people feel better about themselves and\n> actually help building self-confidence. However, I would be interested on\n> reading your input in general on this topic. Taking time out for your own\n> plans and dreams, doing things another way than most other people and\n> generally not necessarily “fitting in” can be quite hard with a low self-\n> confidence.\n\nTruer words have never been spoken. It’s near impossible to make time for your\ndreams, to break free from the traditional mold, and to truly be yourself, if\nyou have low self-esteem and self-confidence.\n\nAs an aside, I know that some people make a strong distinction between self-\nesteem and self-confidence. In this article, I use them interchangeably, even\nif there is a subtle but perhaps important difference ... the difference being\nwhether you believe you’re worthy of respect from others (self-esteem) and\nwhether you believe in yourself (self-confidence). In the end, both amount to\nthe same thing, and in the end, the actions I mention below give a boost to\nboth self-esteem and self-confidence.\n\nTaking control of your self-confidence If you are low in self-confidence, is\nit possible to do things that will change that? Is your self-confidence in\nyour control?\n\nWhile it may not seem so, if you are low in self-confidence, I strongly\nbelieve that you can do things to increase your self-confidence. It is not\ngenetic, and you do not have to be reliant on others to increase your self-\nconfidence. And if you believe that you are not very competent, not very\nsmart, not very attractive, etc. ... that can be changed.\n\nYou can become someone worthy of respect, and someone who can pursue what he\nwants despite the naysaying of others.\n\nYou can do this by taking control of your life, and taking control of your\nself-confidence. By taking concrete actions that improve your competence, your\nself-image, you can increase that self-confidence, without the help of anyone\nelse.\n\nBelow, I outline 25 things that will help you do that. None of them is\nrevolutionary, none of them will do it all by themselves. The list certainly\nisn’t comprehensive. These are just some of my favorite things, stuff that’s\nworked for me.\n\nAnd you don’t need to do all of them, as if this were a recipe ... pick and\nchoose those that appeal to you, maybe just a couple at first, and give them a\ntry. If they work, try others. If they don’t, try others.\n\nHere they are, in no particular order:\n\n1\\. Groom yourself. This seems like such an obvious one, but it’s amazing how\nmuch of a difference a shower and a shave can make in your feelings of self-\nconfidence and for your self-image. There have been days when I turned my mood\naround completely with this one little thing.\n\n2\\. Dress nicely. A corollary of the first item above ... if you dress nicely,\nyou’ll feel good about yourself. You’ll feel successful and presentable and\nready to tackle the world. Now, dressing nicely means something different for\neveryone ... it doesn’t necessarily mean wearing a $500 outfit, but could mean\ncasual clothes that are nice looking and presentable.\n\n3\\. Photoshop your self-image. Our self-image means so much to us, more than\nwe often realize. We have a mental picture of ourselves, and it determines how\nconfident we are in ourselves. But this picture isn’t fixed and immutable. You\ncan change it. Use your mental Photoshopping skills, and work on your self-\nimage. If it’s not a very good one, change it. Figure out why you see yourself\nthat way, and find a way to fix it.\n\n4\\. Think positive. One of the things I learned when I started running, about\ntwo years ago, what how to replace negative thoughts (see next item) with\npositive ones. How I can actually change my thoughts, and by doing so make\ngreat things happened. With this tiny little skill, I was able to train for\nand run a marathon within a year. It sounds so trite, so Norman Vincent Peale,\nbut my goodness this works. Seriously. Try it if you haven’t.\n\n5\\. Kill negative thoughts. Goes hand-in-hand with the above item, but it’s so\nimportant that I made it a separate item. You have to learn to be aware of\nyour self-talk, the thoughts you have about yourself and what you’re doing.\nWhen I was running, sometimes my mind would start to say, “This is too hard. I\nwant to stop and go watch TV.” Well, I soon learned to recognize this negative\nself-talk, and soon I learned a trick that changed everything in my life: I\nwould imagine that a negative thought was a bug, and I would vigilantly be on\nthe lookout for these bugs. When I caught one, I would stomp on it (mentally\nof course) and squash it. Kill it dead. Then replace it with a positive one.\n(“C’mon, I can do this! Only one mile left!”)\n\n> Know yourself and you will win all battles. – Sun Tzu\n\n6\\. Get to know yourself. When going into battle, the wisest general learns to\nknow his enemy very, very well. You can’t defeat the enemy without knowing\nhim. And when you’re trying to overcome a negative self-image and replace it\nwith self-confidence, your enemy is yourself. Get to know yourself well. Start\nlistening to your thoughts. Start writing a journal about yourself, and about\nthe thoughts you have about yourself, and analyzing why you have such negative\nthoughts. And then think about the good things about yourself, the things you\ncan do well, the things you like. Start thinking about your limitations, and\nwhether they’re real limitations or just ones you’ve allowed to be placed\nthere, artificially. Dig deep within yourself, and you’ll come out\n(eventually) with even greater self-confidence.\n\n7\\. Act positive. More than just thinking positive, you have to put it into\naction. Action, actually, is the key to developing self-confidence. It’s one\nthing to learn to think positive, but when you start acting on it, you change\nyourself, one action at a time. You are what you do, and so if you change what\nyou do, you change what you are. Act in a positive way, take action instead of\ntelling yourself you can’t, be positive. Talk to people in a positive way, put\nenergy into your actions. You’ll soon start to notice a difference.\n\n8\\. Be kind and generous. Oh, so corny. If this is too corny for you, move on.\nBut for the rest of you, know that being kind to others, and generous with\nyourself and your time and what you have, is a tremendous way to improve your\nself-image. You act in accordance with the Golden Rule, and you start to feel\ngood about yourself, and to think that you are a good person. It does wonders\nfor your self-confidence, believe me.\n\n> One important key to success is self-confidence. A key to self-confidence is\n> preparation. – Arthur Ashe\n\n9\\. Get prepared. It’s hard to be confident in yourself if you don’t think\nyou’ll do well at something. Beat that feeling by preparing yourself as much\nas possible. Think about taking an exam: if you haven’t studied, you won’t\nhave much confidence in your abilities to do well on the exam. But if you\nstudied your butt off, you’re prepared, and you’ll be much more confident. Now\nthink of life as your exam, and prepare yourself.\n\n10\\. Know your principles and live them. What are the principles upon which\nyour life is built? If you don’t know, you will have trouble, because your\nlife will feel directionless. For myself, I try to live the Golden Rule (and\nfail often). This is my key principle, and I try to live my life in accordance\nwith it. I have others, but they are mostly in some way related to this rule\n(the major exception being to “Live my Passion”). Think about your principles\n... you might have them but perhaps you haven’t given them much thought. Now\nthink about whether you actually live these principles, or if you just believe\nin them but don’t act on them.\n\n11\\. Speak slowly. Such a simple thing, but it can have a big difference in\nhow others perceive you. A person in authority, with authority, speaks slowly.\nIt shows confidence. A person who feels that he isn’t worth listening to will\nspeak quickly, because he doesn’t want to keep others waiting on something not\nworthy of listening to. Even if you don’t feel the confidence of someone who\nspeaks slowly, try doing it a few times. It will make you feel more confident.\nOf course, don’t take it to an extreme, but just don’t sound rushed either.\n\n12\\. Stand tall. I have horrible posture, so it will sound hypocritical for me\nto give this advice, but I know it works because I try it often. When I remind\nmyself to stand tall and straight, I feel better about myself. I imagine that\na rope is pulling the top of my head toward the sky, and the rest of my body\nstraightens accordingly. As an aside, people who stand tall and confident are\nmore attractive. That’s a good thing any day, in my book.\n\n13\\. Increase competence. How do you feel more competent? By becoming more\ncompetent. And how do you do that? By studying and practicing. Just do small\nbits at a time. If you want to be a more competent writer, for example, don’t\ntry to tackle the entire profession of writing all at once. Just begin to\nwrite more. Journal, blog, write short stories, do some freelance writing. The\nmore you write, the better you’ll be. Set aside 30 minutes a day to write (for\nexample), and the practice will increase your competence.\n\n14\\. Set a small goal and achieve it. People often make the mistake of\nshooting for the moon, and then when they fail, they get discouraged. Instead,\nshoot for something much more achievable. Set a goal you know you can achieve,\nand then achieve it. You’ll feel good about that. Now set another small goal\nand achieve that. The more you achieve small goals, the better you’ll be at\nit, and the better you’ll feel. Soon you’ll be setting bigger (but still\nachievable) goals and achieving those too.\n\n15\\. Change a small habit. Not a big one, like quitting smoking. Just a small\none, like writing things down. Or waking up 10 minutes earlier. Or drinking a\nglass of water when you wake up. Something small that you know you can do. Do\nit for a month. When you’ve accomplished it, you’ll feel like a million bucks.\n\n16\\. Focus on solutions. If you are a complainer, or focus on problems, change\nyour focus now. Focusing on solutions instead of problems is one of the best\nthings you can do for your confidence and your career. “I’m fat and lazy!” So\nhow can you solve that? “But I can’t motivate myself!” So how can you solve\nthat? “But I have no energy!” So what’s the solution?\n\n17\\. Smile. Another trite one. But it works. I feel instantly better when I\nsmile, and it helps me to be kinder to others as well. A little tiny thing\nthat can have a chain reaction. Not a bad investment of your time and energy.\n\n18\\. Volunteer. Related to the “be kind and generous” item above, but more\nspecific. It’s the holiday season right now ... can you find the time to\nvolunteer for a good cause, to spread some holiday cheer, to make the lives of\nothers better? It’ll be some of the best time you’ve ever spent, and an\namazing side benefit is that you’ll feel better about yourself, instantly.\n\n19\\. Be grateful. I’m a firm believer in gratitude, as anyone who’s been\nreading this blog for very long knows well. But I put it here because while\nbeing grateful for what you have in life, for what others have given you, is a\nvery humbling activity ... it can also be a very positive and rewarding\nactivity that will improve your self-image. Read more.\n\n20\\. Exercise. Gosh, I seem to put this one on almost every list. But if I\nleft it off this list I would be doing you a disservice. Exercise has been one\nof my most empowering activities in the last couple years, and it has made me\nfeel so much better about myself. All you have to do is take a walk a few\ntimes a week, and you’ll see benefits. Start the habit.\n\n21\\. Empower yourself with knowledge. Empowering yourself, in general, is one\nof the best strategies for building self-confidence. You can do that in many\nways, but one of the surest ways to empower yourself is through knowledge.\nThis is along the same vein as building competence and getting prepared ... by\nbecoming more knowledgeable, you’ll be more confident ... and you become more\nknowledgeable by doing research and studying. The Internet is a great tool, of\ncourse, but so are the people around you, people who have done what you want,\nbooks, magazines, and educational institutions.\n\n22\\. Do something you’ve been procrastinating on. What’s on your to-do list\nthat’s been sitting there? Do it first thing in the morning, and get it out of\nthe way. You’ll feel great about yourself.\n\n23\\. Get active. Doing something is almost always better than not doing\nanything. Of course, doing something could lead to mistakes ... but mistakes\nare a part of life. It’s how we learn. Without mistakes, we’d never get\nbetter. So don’t worry about those. Just do something. Get off your butt and\nget active — physically, or active by taking steps to accomplish something.\n\n24\\. Work on small things. Trying to take on a huge project or task can be\noverwhelming and daunting and intimidating for anyone, even the best of us.\nInstead, learn to break off small chunks and work in bursts. Small little\nachievements make you feel good, and they add up to big achievements. Learn to\nwork like this all the time, and soon you’ll be a self-confident maniac.\n\n25\\. Clear your desk. This might seem like a small, simple thing (then again,\nfor some of you it might not be so small). But it has always worked wonders\nfor me. If my desk starts to get messy, and the world around me is in chaos,\nclearing off my desk is my way of getting a little piece of my life under\ncontrol. It is the calm in the center of the storm around me. Here’s how.\n\n> Somehow I can’t believe that there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a\n> man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret,\n> it seems to me, can be summarized in four C s. They are curiosity,\n> confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence.\n> When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and\n> unquestionable. – Walt Disney\n\nPosted: Sunday, December 9, 2007\n\nPrevious post: Wake Up: A Guide to Living Your Life Consciously\n\nNext post: 15 Can’t-Miss Ways to Declutter Your Mind\n\nJoin two million breath-taking readers: rss | email | twitter | facebook\n\nAbout :: Uncopyright :: Archives :: Books :: Habit Program\n\n"
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"Whether you're still interested in your ex or just want to make him suffer, there are ways to make him regret breaking up with you. If you treat him badly by spewing out insults every time you see him, he'll be thankful that he got away from you for good. That's why you need to take the high road by behaving like a lady. Here are some of the best ways to make him regret breaking up with you:",
"If you see him at the mall, you shouldn't run and hide, or put your head down and hope that he walks past you. Stand tall, smile, and act as confident as you can. Even if you feel miserable, you have to be an actress for the day by pretending that life is going well. Acting confident around him is one of the best ways to make him regret breaking up with you, because it shows that you didn't need him in your life to be happy with yourself. It makes you appear strong and independent.",
"Social media was made for people to brag. If you're friends with him on Facebook or follow him on Tumblr, you shouldn't blatantly message him telling him how happy you are. You should post pictures of you looking your best. When he runs across your new photos, he'll see what he's missing.",
"The worst thing you can do is start fights with him about your relationship. You're broken up now, so there's no reason to bring up old issues. If you keep dwelling on the bad times, he'll keep thinking about them. If you have to talk to him about your memories, bring up the good times that'll make him miss you.",
"You know the clichΓ© about girls always getting haircuts after a breakup? Well, it can actually be helpful. That doesn't mean that you should change yourself in order to impress your ex. But if you're in the mood for a change in your appearance in order to make yourself happier, go for it. Strutting your new look in front of your ex is just a bonus.",
"You shouldn't flirt with your ex's friends in front of him to make him jealous. But whenever you're talking to someone else, smile and have a good time. Let him see that you could have any guy you'd like. You're an amazing girl, and he lost out on having you.",
"Like it or not, men are visual creatures. If you know you're going to see him, make sure you're dressed your best. Don't go crazy by wearing something inappropriate, but show off your best features. When other men swarm around you, your ex will realize what he's missing.",
"Being happy is the greatest way to get your ex to regret breaking up with you. If you're a fun person who treats others well, then why wouldn't he want to be in a relationship with you? The more you enjoy life, the more jealous he'll be --but most importantly, you'll be happy.",
"You don't need your ex in order to feel fulfilled. Of course, it's satisfying to know that he regrets leaving you. Have you ever gotten broken up with?"
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"parsed_md": "7 Ways to Make Him Regret Breaking up with You ...\n\n# 7 Ways to Make Him Regret Breaking up with You ...\n\nBy Holly Riordan\n\nDec 18, 2014\n\n· 807 likes\n\n15 comments\n\nWhether you're still interested in your ex or just want to make him suffer,\nthere are ways to make him regret breaking up with you. If you treat him badly\nby spewing out insults every time you see him, he'll be thankful that he got\naway from you for good. That's why you need to take the high road by behaving\nlike a lady. Here are some of the best ways to make him regret breaking up\nwith you:\n\nβ next β\n\n## 1\\. Be Confident\n\nIf you see him at the mall, you shouldn't run and hide, or put your head down\nand hope that he walks past you. Stand tall, smile, and act as confident as\nyou can. Even if you feel miserable, you have to be an actress for the day by\npretending that life is going well. Acting confident around him is one of the\nbest ways to make him regret breaking up with you, because it shows that you\ndidn't need him in your life to be happy with yourself. It makes you appear\nstrong and independent.\n\nβ next β\n\n## 2\\. Post Pictures\n\nSocial media was made for people to brag. If you're friends with him on\nFacebook or follow him on Tumblr, you shouldn't blatantly message him telling\nhim how happy you are. You should post pictures of you looking your best. When\nhe runs across your new photos, he'll see what he's missing.\n\nβ next β\n\n## 3\\. Don't Act Bitter\n\nThe worst thing you can do is start fights with him about your relationship.\nYou're broken up now, so there's no reason to bring up old issues. If you keep\ndwelling on the bad times, he'll keep thinking about them. If you have to talk\nto him about your memories, bring up the good times that'll make him miss you.\n\nβ next β\n\n## 4\\. Make a Change\n\nYou know the clichΓ© about girls always getting haircuts after a breakup?\nWell, it can actually be helpful. That doesn't mean that you should change\nyourself in order to impress your ex. But if you're in the mood for a change\nin your appearance in order to make yourself happier, go for it. Strutting\nyour new look in front of your ex is just a bonus.\n\nβ next β\n\n## 5\\. Talk to Others\n\nYou shouldn't flirt with your ex's friends in front of him to make him\njealous. But whenever you're talking to someone else, smile and have a good\ntime. Let him see that you could have any guy you'd like. You're an amazing\ngirl, and he lost out on having you.\n\nβ next β\n\n## 6\\. Dress Well\n\nLike it or not, men are visual creatures. If you know you're going to see him,\nmake sure you're dressed your best. Don't go crazy by wearing something\ninappropriate, but show off your best features. When other men swarm around\nyou, your ex will realize what he's missing.\n\nβ next β\n\n## 7\\. Be Happy\n\nBeing happy is the greatest way to get your ex to regret breaking up with you.\nIf you're a fun person who treats others well, then why wouldn't he want to be\nin a relationship with you? The more you enjoy life, the more jealous he'll be\n--but most importantly, you'll be happy.\n\nYou don't need your ex in order to feel fulfilled. Of course, it's satisfying\nto know that he regrets leaving you. Have you ever gotten broken up with?\n\nShow Commnents (15)\n\nPlease rate this article\n\n * visual creatures\n * worst thing\n * high road\n\nRead More\n\n##### 7 Fabulous Ways to Attract a Gemini and Make Him Yours ...\n\n##### 7 Ways Beauty Has Changed Throughout History ...\n\n##### Ways to Mend a Broken Heart π for Girls Who Feel like It's Never Gonna\nEnd ...\n\n##### 7 Signs You Are Bisexual for Girls Who Keep Getting Girl Crushes ...\n\n##### 17 Things You Should Never Say during Sex π3 ...\n\n##### 7 Ways to Make a Break up Easier ...\n\n##### 17 Cheesy π§ Relationship Moments That Are Always on Instagram π ...\n\n##### 7 Tips to Avoid Texting Your Ex ...\n\n##### 8 Tips for Making the Most of a Weekend Break ...\n\n##### 17 Times Jim and Pam Defined Your #RelationshipGoals β€οΈπ© π ̈ ...\n\nTrending\n\nFollow\n\n * Love\n * Hair\n * Makeup\n * Beauty\n * Skincare\n * Weightloss\n\n * Love\n * Hair\n * Makeup\n * Beauty\n * Skincare\n * Weightloss\n * Fashion\n * Lifestyle\n * Health\n * Fitness\n * DIY\n * Inspiration\n * Food\n * Diet\n * Funny\n * Music\n * Cooking\n * Nails\n * Apps\n * Money\n * Travel\n * Shoes\n * Movies\n * Books\n * Streetstyle\n * Bags\n * Celebs\n * Running\n * Jewelry\n * Perfumes\n * Wedding\n * Parenting\n * Gardening\n * Teen\n\nallwomenstalk\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n * Site Map\n\n©2019 Allwomenstalk.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.\n\nComments:\n\n"
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"The End. The journey is over. You feel rejected. Hopeless. You don’t want to go back in the jungle again. You may even have that dread feeling of failure.",
"Suddenly, all the love songs at the radio seemed to have been written for you. You want to stay in bed. Shut all the doors and the windows. Bring the kids to your relatives for a while. You don’t feel like talking to anybody now. You swear to yourself that you will never get involved with someone again, half believing it.",
"Life is much more exciting than that. Besides, you are not the last and only person experiencing a separation. And, it might not be your last breakup either. With the proper mental tools, break ups could be less painful.",
"Breaking up, I prefer to call it an opportunity for a change of habits. It’s like having an addiction and you need to cut yourself from it. It’s painful but necessary. The good news about it is that it doesn’t need to be Hell on Earth. There are effective ways to go through this process with smooth sailing.",
"First, you absolutely need to stop thinking of the great moments that you had together. Chances are that those moments happened a long time ago, not to mention, not that often either. Keep in mind the reasons of your break up, until your mind is in sync with your heart. And don’t keep in touch with that person for now, if you can. Or reduce the frequency of contacts at its bare minimum.",
"You need to let the emotions out. Write everything that frustrates you, made you angry, sad, etc... You don’t necessarily need to send it to your previous partner but at least, this is a proven healing process for you to calm the storm inside. You can choose to keep it somewhere to read for yourself later, when the healing process will be over. You might discover some strength that you are not aware about you.",
"You need to socialize more the ever. How do you do that? Go to fairs, reading clubs, sports clubs, art clubs, etc... ask questions, make conversations, and exchange phone numbers with people to do activities and keep in touch. Offer to help with something. Friends come fast like that. Don’t jump into another relationship to avoid facing your feelings of emptiness. Chances are that there will be other disappointments. You need to finish the process of unblocking all of your emotions to freely open your heart again to someone else, and increase the chances of success.",
"Take naps in the Sun. Get a pedicure. A great massage. Read the bible. Read inspiring texts that will give you strength ( Like the book “Chicken soup for Soul\").",
"Go jogging. Do some Yoga. Listen to Jazz music. Eat well. Go pick apples with the kids. You know what I mean; do all the activities that help put your soul to calm.",
"Neutralized your mind and heart from some comments of your family and friends. I am sure that they really want your good. But they maybe are a little bit .... “clumsy\" in the way they express their caring for you “ When are you going the get married? You can’t go from people to people like that! You are getting old, you know?\" or “ There are other people you know; 1 lost, 10 found!\" (I hate that one). Hang out with people who are taking your mind off things, who understands and gives you the support that you need. I remember reading this about hardships that “ It is not only time that heals the heart, but also all the warmth and love around us.\"",
"When I broke up with my last boyfriend, I got a cat. He was so tiny and requested so much of my attention that it fulfilled my need to feel wanted. A pet doesn’t replace the love and attention that a boyfriend or girlfriend can give, but, it’s all part of the process of having a full life. So get a dog, a cat, a turtle, whatever provides that added value in your life.",
"You will need to get all the strength that you can possibly have to open your heart to fun. Fill your life to the fullest with different passions. Take cooking lessons, take a gold lesson, try other sports, and try painting, other arts, and hobbies of some kind. Learning a new thing will keep your mind busy, you will have a new skill and will feel good about yourself and, you will be more interesting for a future mate.",
"One of my friends was single for at least 2 years. She decided to join a badminton club. The first semester, nobody was really interesting for her. In the second semester, there was still no new blood coming. But she still subscribed because she enjoyed the activity so much. The third semester, this dark handsome policeman join the league and it didn’t take long before they hooked up. And today, they share, among other things, this passion. It’s an opportunity to have fun together and to be together.",
"Yes! You read right! Date again! Jump right back on the Horse again! You need to rebuild your self-esteem and being in situations where people from the opposite sex find you interesting will prevent that you go down into that whole. You don’t need to get deeply emotionally involved. Date to have fun. Keep the relationships light and simple. Where do you find those people? Go on dating sites, classifieds, friends, and acquaintances. Since you are not out to find a husband and wife yet, you won’t be threatening.",
"Take the time to Truly feel fulfilled in a single life. This is a powerful way to find true love because if you are having a great life alone, you will be willing give up your exciting single lifestyle for the person that is really worth it.",
"And if you are out for revenge the greatest revenge of all is Success. Take this opportunity to develop your personality even more. Your children, if you have, will be proud of you and people around you will admire your strength and more opportunities will occur.",
"If you were to consider coming back with your partner, start considering it not before 6 months to a year after the break up. This has given time to you and your partner to reflect on your mutual faults and strengths, and to heal.",
"Experiencing loss is a difficult moment of our life to pass. But you can take this opportunity to prove to yourself, once again, how much of a winner you are; take this opportunity to transform yourself even more. If you transform your life while you are not in a relationship, with a partner, you will collect the fruits of these initiatives.",
"The most important thing: laugh, laugh, and laugh. Laugh at every opportunity that life gives you. Feel good and be happy.",
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"Who is Caroline? She is a growing expert on love, relationship, romance because she is reading a lot on the subject. She is presently in a fulfilling relationship and she is gladly sharing her knowledge and experience. To continue receiving tips on how to get the love life that you want, you can subscribe free to her newsletter at http://www.everydaybetterliving.com info@everydaybetterliving.com",
"Streetdirectory.com Dating and Romance discusses everything to do with romantic relationships. Discover dating tips and find out the dos and donts of first dates. See how feasible online dating is. Read articles giving relationship advice or new romantic ideas. With tips on finding love and proposal suggestions, Dating and Romance can help romance get the extra boost. Also, browse our columns on dating trends, love horoscopes, astrology and cheating. Whether for advice or entertainment, this section of SD Editorials is sure to address your love needs."
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You\nswear to yourself that you will never get involved with someone again, half\nbelieving it.\n\nLife is much more exciting than that. Besides, you are not the last and only\nperson experiencing a separation. And, it might not be your last breakup\neither. With the proper mental tools, break ups could be less painful.\n\nBreaking up, I prefer to call it an opportunity for a change of habits. It’s\nlike having an addiction and you need to cut yourself from it. It’s painful\nbut necessary. The good news about it is that it doesn’t need to be Hell on\nEarth. There are effective ways to go through this process with smooth\nsailing.\n\nFirst, you absolutely need to stop thinking of the great moments that you had\ntogether. Chances are that those moments happened a long time ago, not to\nmention, not that often either. Keep in mind the reasons of your break up,\nuntil your mind is in sync with your heart. And don’t keep in touch with that\nperson for now, if you can. Or reduce the frequency of contacts at its bare\nminimum.\n\nWrite a letter\n\nYou need to let the emotions out. Write everything that frustrates you, made\nyou angry, sad, etc... You don’t necessarily need to send it to your previous\npartner but at least, this is a proven healing process for you to calm the\nstorm inside. You can choose to keep it somewhere to read for yourself later,\nwhen the healing process will be over. You might discover some strength that\nyou are not aware about you.\n\nMake new friends.\n\nYou need to socialize more the ever. How do you do that? Go to fairs, reading\nclubs, sports clubs, art clubs, etc... ask questions, make conversations, and\nexchange phone numbers with people to do activities and keep in touch. Offer\nto help with something. Friends come fast like that. Don’t jump into another\nrelationship to avoid facing your feelings of emptiness. Chances are that\nthere will be other disappointments. You need to finish the process of\nunblocking all of your emotions to freely open your heart again to someone\nelse, and increase the chances of success.\n\nPamper yourself. Treat yourself.\n\nTake naps in the Sun. Get a pedicure. A great massage. Read the bible. Read\ninspiring texts that will give you strength ( Like the book “Chicken soup for\nSoul\").\n\nGo jogging. Do some Yoga. Listen to Jazz music. Eat well. Go pick apples with\nthe kids. You know what I mean; do all the activities that help put your soul\nto calm.\n\nStay away from unsupportive people\n\nNeutralized your mind and heart from some comments of your family and friends.\nI am sure that they really want your good. But they maybe are a little bit\n.... “clumsy\" in the way they express their caring for you “ When are you\ngoing the get married? You can’t go from people to people like that! You are\ngetting old, you know?\" or “ There are other people you know; 1 lost, 10\nfound!\" (I hate that one). Hang out with people who are taking your mind off\nthings, who understands and gives you the support that you need. I remember\nreading this about hardships that “ It is not only time that heals the heart,\nbut also all the warmth and love around us.\"\n\nGet a Pet\n\nWhen I broke up with my last boyfriend, I got a cat. He was so tiny and\nrequested so much of my attention that it fulfilled my need to feel wanted. A\npet doesn’t replace the love and attention that a boyfriend or girlfriend can\ngive, but, it’s all part of the process of having a full life. So get a dog, a\ncat, a turtle, whatever provides that added value in your life.\n\nFind at least 3 Passions\n\nYou will need to get all the strength that you can possibly have to open your\nheart to fun. Fill your life to the fullest with different passions. Take\ncooking lessons, take a gold lesson, try other sports, and try painting, other\narts, and hobbies of some kind. Learning a new thing will keep your mind busy,\nyou will have a new skill and will feel good about yourself and, you will be\nmore interesting for a future mate.\n\nOne of my friends was single for at least 2 years. She decided to join a\nbadminton club. The first semester, nobody was really interesting for her. In\nthe second semester, there was still no new blood coming. But she still\nsubscribed because she enjoyed the activity so much. The third semester, this\ndark handsome policeman join the league and it didn’t take long before they\nhooked up. And today, they share, among other things, this passion. It’s an\nopportunity to have fun together and to be together.\n\nDate Again.\n\nYes! You read right! Date again! Jump right back on the Horse again! You need\nto rebuild your self-esteem and being in situations where people from the\nopposite sex find you interesting will prevent that you go down into that\nwhole. You don’t need to get deeply emotionally involved. Date to have fun.\nKeep the relationships light and simple. Where do you find those people? Go on\ndating sites, classifieds, friends, and acquaintances. Since you are not out\nto find a husband and wife yet, you won’t be threatening.\n\nGet to the stage of feeling great being single\n\nTake the time to Truly feel fulfilled in a single life. This is a powerful way\nto find true love because if you are having a great life alone, you will be\nwilling give up your exciting single lifestyle for the person that is really\nworth it.\n\nBe and Feel Successful\n\nAnd if you are out for revenge the greatest revenge of all is Success. Take\nthis opportunity to develop your personality even more. Your children, if you\nhave, will be proud of you and people around you will admire your strength and\nmore opportunities will occur.\n\nIf you were to consider coming back with your partner, start considering it\nnot before 6 months to a year after the break up. This has given time to you\nand your partner to reflect on your mutual faults and strengths, and to heal.\n\nExperiencing loss is a difficult moment of our life to pass. But you can take\nthis opportunity to prove to yourself, once again, how much of a winner you\nare; take this opportunity to transform yourself even more. If you transform\nyour life while you are not in a relationship, with a partner, you will\ncollect the fruits of these initiatives.\n\nThe most important thing: laugh, laugh, and laugh. Laugh at every opportunity\nthat life gives you. 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"Find the best cool tips to make your ex regret leaving you. These tricks will keep your ex boyfriend or girlfriend in regret for breaking up and losing you.",
"When your partner has left you, the temptation to react under the influence of rage or grief is often irresistible. However, this isn’t usually a good idea as it just works in providing temporary relief. This is a list of things you better do after a breakup to make your ex realize what he/she has lost and regret whole life.",
"The breakup took place yesterday or few weeks ago, what’s worse is that cannot do anything against it. What matters from today is to focus on the one thing that really matters which is your future. If you want your ex regret leaving you and want him/her back and be a part of that future, your goal is to make former partner see the opportunity he/she will benefit by being back with you. In this way your ex girlfriend or boyfriend will regret losing you and letting you go!",
"Once you have a breakup, it is very important that you don’t look needy and act like a doormat to your ex. Never cry or plead to your ex because this is actually degrading your value in front of him/her. It is best that you stop contacting your ex girlfriend/boyfriend. Let this time work in healing your heart ache. Such times are very depressing and especially at the time when you are dumped. So avoid contact so that you heal properly and then start taking the necessary steps for making your ex regret for breaking up with you.",
"It is very important to immediately delete your former girlfriend/boyfriend number. You know how it works. You decide that you will never going to write or call. You feel proud of your willpower. And suddenly in the most unexpected moment you cannot control more. In the emotional phase of breakup you call or text without a plan, ask him/her to be back and hence you seem to look needy. You need to show that it is fine that you left me because it is your loss and someone better is waiting for me.",
"Use the breakup as a warning, it’s time to evolve! You must not want to spend your life in depression, but no one can act as if nothing had happened. You lost the company of a person whom you loved once or still love and this will definitely has an impact on your life. To deny this would be lying to yourself and hence accept and boost some new and good changes to your life. This reflection is vital to make your ex regret leaving you.",
"You want to give a boost to your life and return to find a second wind to make your ex think back to your side, the changes will be significant. Look for new goals and personality development. Both physically and mentally, everything must evolve to put the past behind and emerge victorious. You need to look more fit, look a little different and try to look good so that when you share your images on social media, your ex girlfriend/boyfriend burns from inside. Everyone around you should be able to see the change in you and your life and these changes will give your ex the feeling of wanting to be with you again.",
"After the breakup, the first objective is to achieve a higher social status. The responsibilities arising from this new status will demonstrate that you are fun and trustworthy person. Build yourself a new network of contacts or have fun and party with already present colleagues and friends. If you want to see your ex regretting then it is very important that you are not depressed. You must look and stay happy and this will be reflected from your face. And then it’s time to come back in the social media scene. Not only your ex must become aware of your new developments, but the guys/girls around you will start finding you more attractive. God knows you may find some loving partner who loves and cares for you more than your ex.",
"Try to quickly contact old friends and take part in many social activities as possible. Your ex should notice that change whether through any mutual friend or on facebook. Life is made of choices and everyone has regrets about their past and even your ex will regret.",
"It is very tiring and requires much strategy or it will never work. Making your ex jealous means to make him or her realize that what precious thing he/she has lost from life. One of the ways to show your former partner the new you is by sharing pictures on social network. Don’t overload your facebook and instagram with images, just a few will work. Add two images per week and also ask your friends to upload a few pics and tag you. After seeing that you are full of life and enjoying with friends, your ex will doubt on the decision of breakup with you. Well, he won’t like or comment on any of your pics, but definitely he/she will see it and feel jealous. If you stay nearby, work at same place or study together then definitely your ex will have an eye on you. If he/she passes by don’t look at him/her and walk straight.",
"The only goal we achieve through this step is to make your ex feel the sting of leaving you. Try to share on facebook your image with a friend of opposite sex. Seeing this he/she will burn and you will be inside his/her mind all times. Soon your ex will regret losing you and then it depends on you to be with him/her or not.",
"If you want to get your ex back then contacting after 1-2 months is necessary, however if you want to get over then leave this step. The basic step of communication is just by texting which needs to be casual and you must not sound that you want to be back in relationship with him/her. This will keep your ex in regret for dumping you. After a few days of chatting, meet each other on a very casual date. Meet your ex more and show the new you which is much more confident, has a good style and is full of life. Never ever in these meetings display that you want him/her and still want to be back. Seeing this new side of yours will make your ex regret losing you and breaking up with you.",
"If you want to get over your ex and this past relationship then it is better that you avoid making him/her regret. Why waste time to even think about your ex. The idea to make ex boyfriend or girlfriend feel disappointed will actually make you think more about the past relationship. There is no need to make your ex regret while not being able to properly focus anywhere. Although you will never able to forget, but starting a new phase of life will help in finding a new partner and then your ex will just remain a part of your memory.",
"If you are trying hard and still not being able to get out of depression then seek professional help. Seek advice from people who have gone through this or from the experts. A professional can help you increase your self-esteem and get you out from this hard depressing situation.",
"If you want to make your ex regret just for fun or to satisfy your ego then make use of jealousy as a weapon and nothing more. Try to show your happiness, your new sense of style and your confidence which will be very much stinging to your former partner. Click Here : Advanced Guide to Get Ex Back"
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If you want your ex regret leaving\nyou and want him/her back and be a part of that future, your goal is to make\nformer partner see the opportunity he/she will benefit by being back with you.\nIn this way your ex girlfriend or boyfriend will regret losing you and letting\nyou go!\n\n### Never contact your ex\n\nOnce you have a breakup, it is very important that you don’t look needy and\nact like a doormat to your ex. Never cry or plead to your ex because this is\nactually degrading your value in front of him/her. It is best that you stop\ncontacting your ex girlfriend/boyfriend. Let this time work in healing your\nheart ache. Such times are very depressing and especially at the time when you\nare dumped. So avoid contact so that you heal properly and then start taking\nthe necessary steps for making your ex regret for breaking up with you.\n\n### Delete his number\n\nIt is very important to immediately delete your former girlfriend/boyfriend\nnumber. You know how it works. You decide that you will never going to write\nor call. You feel proud of your willpower. And suddenly in the most unexpected\nmoment you cannot control more. In the emotional phase of breakup you call or\ntext without a plan, ask him/her to be back and hence you seem to look needy.\nYou need to show that it is fine that you left me because it is your loss and\nsomeone better is waiting for me.\n\n### Promote changes in your life\n\nUse the breakup as a warning, it’s time to evolve! You must not want to spend\nyour life in depression, but no one can act as if nothing had happened. You\nlost the company of a person whom you loved once or still love and this will\ndefinitely has an impact on your life. To deny this would be lying to yourself\nand hence accept and boost some new and good changes to your life. This\nreflection is vital to make your ex regret leaving you.\n\nYou want to give a boost to your life and return to find a second wind to make\nyour ex think back to your side, the changes will be significant. Look for new\ngoals and personality development. Both physically and mentally, everything\nmust evolve to put the past behind and emerge victorious. You need to look\nmore fit, look a little different and try to look good so that when you share\nyour images on social media, your ex girlfriend/boyfriend burns from inside.\nEveryone around you should be able to see the change in you and your life and\nthese changes will give your ex the feeling of wanting to be with you again.\n\n### Fill your life with fun\n\nAfter the breakup, the first objective is to achieve a higher social status.\nThe responsibilities arising from this new status will demonstrate that you\nare fun and trustworthy person. Build yourself a new network of contacts or\nhave fun and party with already present colleagues and friends. If you want to\nsee your ex regretting then it is very important that you are not depressed.\nYou must look and stay happy and this will be reflected from your face. And\nthen it’s time to come back in the social media scene. Not only your ex must\nbecome aware of your new developments, but the guys/girls around you will\nstart finding you more attractive. God knows you may find some loving partner\nwho loves and cares for you more than your ex.\n\nTry to quickly contact old friends and take part in many social activities as\npossible. Your ex should notice that change whether through any mutual friend\nor on facebook. Life is made of choices and everyone has regrets about their\npast and even your ex will regret.\n\n### Try to make your ex jealous\n\nIt is very tiring and requires much strategy or it will never work. Making\nyour ex jealous means to make him or her realize that what precious thing\nhe/she has lost from life. One of the ways to show your former partner the new\nyou is by sharing pictures on social network. Don’t overload your facebook and\ninstagram with images, just a few will work. Add two images per week and also\nask your friends to upload a few pics and tag you. After seeing that you are\nfull of life and enjoying with friends, your ex will doubt on the decision of\nbreakup with you. Well, he won’t like or comment on any of your pics, but\ndefinitely he/she will see it and feel jealous. If you stay nearby, work at\nsame place or study together then definitely your ex will have an eye on you.\nIf he/she passes by don’t look at him/her and walk straight.\n\nThe only goal we achieve through this step is to make your ex feel the sting\nof leaving you. Try to share on facebook your image with a friend of opposite\nsex. Seeing this he/she will burn and you will be inside his/her mind all\ntimes. Soon your ex will regret losing you and then it depends on you to be\nwith him/her or not.\n\n### Open a communication gap for your ex\n\nIf you want to get your ex back then contacting after 1-2 months is necessary,\nhowever if you want to get over then leave this step. The basic step of\ncommunication is just by texting which needs to be casual and you must not\nsound that you want to be back in relationship with him/her. This will keep\nyour ex in regret for dumping you. After a few days of chatting, meet each\nother on a very casual date. Meet your ex more and show the new you which is\nmuch more confident, has a good style and is full of life. Never ever in these\nmeetings display that you want him/her and still want to be back. Seeing this\nnew side of yours will make your ex regret losing you and breaking up with\nyou.\n\n### Getting over your past\n\nIf you want to get over your ex and this past relationship then it is better\nthat you avoid making him/her regret. Why waste time to even think about your\nex. The idea to make ex boyfriend or girlfriend feel disappointed will\nactually make you think more about the past relationship. There is no need to\nmake your ex regret while not being able to properly focus anywhere. Although\nyou will never able to forget, but starting a new phase of life will help in\nfinding a new partner and then your ex will just remain a part of your memory.\n\nIf you are trying hard and still not being able to get out of depression then\nseek professional help. Seek advice from people who have gone through this or\nfrom the experts. A professional can help you increase your self-esteem and\nget you out from this hard depressing situation.\n\nIf you want to make your ex regret just for fun or to satisfy your ego then\nmake use of jealousy as a weapon and nothing more. Try to show your happiness,\nyour new sense of style and your confidence which will be very much stinging\nto your former partner. Click Here : Advanced Guide to Get Ex Back\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nShare\n\nShare\n\nEmail\n\n### You May Also Like ...\n\n#### Similar Post\n\n8 Tips To Forget Your Ex\n\nHow To Not Think And Care About Your Ex\n\n * Home\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Privacy Policy\n\nCopyright © 2015-2017 Datetricks Theme.\n\nTo Top\n\n"
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"WHY USE A HOE? Controlling weeds with a hoe is far quicker than hand weeding. It also allows you to easily kill seedlings which have not yet appeared above the ground. By doing that the task of weeding is made so much easier.",
"PREPARATIONS In the flower garden there are no preparations to hoeing because the plants are arranged for visual effect. But in a vegetable, fruit or herb garden the plants are often planted for ease of maintenance and maximum yield.",
"If you take a look at the experienced allotment growers planting scheme you will notice that the plants are arranged in a straight line. You will also notice that they are arranged so that there is sufficient space between rows to allow access for weeding, specifically with a hoe.",
"Planting in a straight line has a couple of key advantages and one of them is that it makes hoeing much easier and less likely to cause damage to the plants. Where plants are arranged randomly, it's difficult to quickly weed with a hoe because constant sideways movement of the hoe is needed rather than simply pulling or pushing it in a straight line.",
"So, when you plant vegetables, do it in a straight line and keep the rows well separated to allow easy access.",
"WHEN TO HOE? It's easy to say it, but the best time to hoe is before you have a problem with the weeds, even before they appear on the surface. Weed seedlings are developing all the time just below the soil surface and if you hoe regularly these weed seedlings will be easily killed and the whole task made easier. So the first rule about hoeing is to do it as early as possible.",
"The second consideration is the level of moisture in the soil. It's best to hoe when the soil surface is dry. When the weeds are chopped off by the hoe they stand much less chance or re-rooting if the soil surface is dry.",
"HOW TO HOE? First, make sure that when you hoe you are as upright as possible to make it easy on your back. The length of the hoe is key to this. In tests some hoes were found to be of a better length than others. We give advice on this in the next page of this article.",
"When weeding with a hoe the objective is to cut the weed from the roots at just below soil level. A centimetre either way is not crucial but cut too deep or too high and the effectiveness can be considerably reduced. The ideal point to cut the weed is about one to two centimetres (half to three quarters of an inch) below the soil surface. Cut too low and the weed may be dragged to the surface intact where it may re-root. Cut too high and sufficient greenery may still exist so the weed simply continues growing.",
"Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the commonly available types of hoe and their good and bad points."
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"I was really surprised to find someone on our allotment using a Dutch hoe as if it was some sort of spade for digging up weeds so felt some explanation of different hoes and how to use them might be helpful.",
"The draw hoe is useful for making a shallow trench of the sort we might use for planting peas, which is why we call it drawing a trench, but for weeding I don’t think you can beat the Dutch hoes. The draw hoe just isn’t as easy or effective for weeding.",
"It’s really important to keep your Dutch hoe sharp, I’ve a metal file in the shed for this or you can use a sharpening stone. Just a few strokes every 10 minutes or so keeps it in optimum condition.",
"The idea is to cut through the weed stem just below ground level. Blunt hoes or hoeing when the soil is wet tends to pull the weeds out with the roots intact. This means that if there is a drop of rain the weed will re-root and grow back. Hence my harping on about a sharp hoe! Sharp hoes are far more effective and easier to use than blunt hoes.",
"Hi, most garden centres will stock them or you could order on line. I’ve used Harrod Horticultural before and found the products and customer service to be good. Their hoes are here http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/garden-hoes- cid132.html?Aff=JHAG",
"Thank you so much John, I didn ́t know a dutch hoe, now I will order one – have been turning my other hoe round, to have the same effect, for years but the angle of the dutch hoe looks as if it will be easier to work with. Kind regards Lise",
"Can you give me directions on sharpening a dutch ho r. I just bought a new one and there is no sharp edge. Do you sharpen the bottom or top of the hoe. Do you sharpen the back side also ? What angle do you use? Thanks for any help you can give me.",
"We’re not after a razor’s edge – just good enough for weeds. Using a file or stone on the top side to form an angle between 20 and 30 degrees I suppose. It’s not exact. I do run once across the back to remove any burrs",
"I really liked this video it was quite enjoyable and I am very glad as I know how to use a hoe now.",
"Thank you so much for the video. I used to pull weeds by hand but my back is now quite poor so I decided I ought to learn to hoe. Your demo was as clear as anything!! Now I can get rid of weeds without bending down.",
"I found this very useful. I use a very old dutch hoe and will now get myself something to sharpen it with, and use a slightly better technique in future. Thank you.",
"It might be useful for a series about different garden tools. For example there are several different types of spades and forks different shapes for different jobs though some seem to be different merely based on geography.",
"I enjoy using an old Dutch hoe, but have a new small onion hoe which was very blunt when I bought it, but useful for close working, but having both a sharpening stone and file must have a better go at sharpening it. Your video, though useful shows your nice dry friable soil, but mine is heavy clay which either sets like a brick when dry or is clawpy when wet. Am I better hoeing when wet if we have a week’s rain or waiting for it to eventually dry?",
"That nice friable soil took 5 years work to make from heavy, ochre, solid, pottery making clay! 🙂 Better when dry if possible as there’s less chance of weeds re-rooting, surviving.",
"My favourite hoe at the moment comprises an old 12′′ steel ruler bent into a U shape and attached to a 4ft long 2′′ x 2′′ piece of wood. It resembles an enlarged and much sturdier version of a tool sold as a “garden bandit”. It’s good for hoeing around smaller more delicate plants, as it’s used kneeling or bending over, though it can handle the rougher stuff reasonably well."
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The draw hoe just isn’t as easy or\neffective for weeding.\n\nIt’s really important to keep your Dutch hoe sharp, I’ve a metal file in the\nshed for this or you can use a sharpening stone. Just a few strokes every 10\nminutes or so keeps it in optimum condition.\n\nThe idea is to cut through the weed stem just below ground level. Blunt hoes\nor hoeing when the soil is wet tends to pull the weeds out with the roots\nintact. This means that if there is a drop of rain the weed will re-root and\ngrow back. Hence my harping on about a sharp hoe! Sharp hoes are far more\neffective and easier to use than blunt hoes.\n\n‹ Growing Cucumbers in Pots Video\n\nPlanting out Leeks – Growing Leeks ›\n\nPosted in John's Gardening Tips\n\n###### 11 comments on “How to Use a Hoe – Types of Hoe”\n\n 1. Meg H says:\n\nMay 16, 2016 at 8:55 am\n\nHi, most garden centres will stock them or you could order on line. I’ve used\nHarrod Horticultural before and found the products and customer service to be\ngood. Their hoes are here http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/garden-hoes-\ncid132.html?Aff=JHAG\n\nReply\n\n 2. Lise Husum says:\n\nJune 24, 2016 at 12:26 pm\n\nThank you so much John, I didn ́t know a dutch hoe, now I will order one –\nhave been turning my other hoe round, to have the same effect, for years but\nthe angle of the dutch hoe looks as if it will be easier to work with. Kind\nregards Lise\n\nReply\n\n 3. Richard Freadling says:\n\nJuly 7, 2016 at 10:40 pm\n\nCan you give me directions on sharpening a dutch ho r. I just bought a new one\nand there is no sharp edge. Do you sharpen the bottom or top of the hoe. Do\nyou sharpen the back side also ? What angle do you use? Thanks for any help\nyou can give me.\n\nReply\n\n * John Harrison says:\n\nJuly 8, 2016 at 12:00 am\n\nWe’re not after a razor’s edge – just good enough for weeds. Using a file or\nstone on the top side to form an angle between 20 and 30 degrees I suppose.\nIt’s not exact. I do run once across the back to remove any burrs\n\nReply\n\n 4. cheesers mc donald says:\n\nApril 26, 2017 at 11:08 am\n\nI really liked this video it was quite enjoyable and I am very glad as I know\nhow to use a hoe now.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Caroline says:\n\nMay 13, 2018 at 3:06 pm\n\nThank you so much for the video. I used to pull weeds by hand but my back is\nnow quite poor so I decided I ought to learn to hoe. Your demo was as clear as\nanything!! Now I can get rid of weeds without bending down.\n\nReply\n\n 6. Janet Shipman says:\n\nJuly 15, 2020 at 9:41 am\n\nI found this very useful. I use a very old dutch hoe and will now get myself\nsomething to sharpen it with, and use a slightly better technique in future.\nThank you.\n\nReply\n\n 7. F Dixon says:\n\nJuly 15, 2020 at 10:16 am\n\nIt might be useful for a series about different garden tools. For example\nthere are several different types of spades and forks different shapes for\ndifferent jobs though some seem to be different merely based on geography.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Colin Haworth says:\n\nJuly 15, 2020 at 10:50 am\n\nI enjoy using an old Dutch hoe, but have a new small onion hoe which was very\nblunt when I bought it, but useful for close working, but having both a\nsharpening stone and file must have a better go at sharpening it. Your video,\nthough useful shows your nice dry friable soil, but mine is heavy clay which\neither sets like a brick when dry or is clawpy when wet. Am I better hoeing\nwhen wet if we have a week’s rain or waiting for it to eventually dry?\n\nReply\n\n * John Harrison says:\n\nJuly 15, 2020 at 11:01 am\n\nThat nice friable soil took 5 years work to make from heavy, ochre, solid,\npottery making clay! 🙂 Better when dry if possible as there’s less chance of\nweeds re-rooting, surviving.\n\nReply\n\n 9. Cliff says:\n\nJuly 15, 2020 at 1:02 pm\n\nMy favourite hoe at the moment comprises an old 12′′ steel ruler bent into a U\nshape and attached to a 4ft long 2′′ x 2′′ piece of wood. It resembles an\nenlarged and much sturdier version of a tool sold as a “garden bandit”. It’s\ngood for hoeing around smaller more delicate plants, as it’s used kneeling or\nbending over, though it can handle the rougher stuff reasonably well.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n### Search Allotment Garden Videos\n\n### Monthly Free Newsletter\n\n### Our Books – A Growing Offer!\n\nOur bestselling books for growing success! 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"For more advice on choosing the best hoes for the tasks that await in your garden, read Hard-Working Garden Hoes.",
"Tasks| Types of Hoes| Hoeing Tips ---|---|--- Controlling young weeds in large areas or long rows; thinning seedlings| Lightweight scuffle hoes such as diamond, triangle, Winged Weeder or stirrup hoes| Push the hoe forward and back from a nearstanding position Spot weeding in tight spaces or intensive raised beds| Circle hoe, collinear hoe or any sharp scuffle hoe mounted on a short handle| Use a sitting pad or rolling seat for long, sit down weeding sessions Weeding and hilling up soil at the same time| Field hoe, Japanese draw hoe or American garden hoe| Maintain a sharp edge for efficient weed control Controlling large weeds; making furrows; cutting irrigation trenches; chopping compost| Field or grub hoe, Warren hoe or American garden hoe| Slightly loosen your grip with each progressive chop to reduce the impact on your back and shoulders",
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"So, you've decided that those puppies in the toilet roll ads look like a whole bundle of fun and you've just got to have one. Congratulations! A dog will enrich your life in a hundred and one different ways and give you many moments of joy and fun. Whilst the vast majority of puppies grow up to be well- behaved, healthy and lovable dogs, your chances of getting the right puppy for you will be far greater if you have a simple checklist to help you make your choice. Choosing a puppy is an important process. Without wanting to take the gloss off your momentous decision, too many dogs end up in rescue shelters or worst still, are euthanased when the relationship between a dog and its owner goes wrong. The largest cause of death of puppies under 12 months in Australia is euthanasia due to behavioural problems.",
"Your puppy will be with you for a long time so it's important to get it right. Here are some useful pointers:",
"Vets, groomers, toys, dog-friendly hotels, it all adds up! To be a responsible puppy and dog owner you need time, money and energy. Adult dogs need regular exercise and training whilst costs can be considerable, not to mention a sofa or two if things don't turn out quite as they should. Too many puppies end up as abandoned or destroyed dogs because people don't see beyond that bundle of cheekiness and consider the rational, practical aspects of dog ownership.",
"Do you eventually want to be able to run 10 miles a day with your dog or just walk him around to all your friends' houses to show him off? Are you a dab hand with the clippers or the Barber from Hellsville? Lots of people buy a puppy because they like their appearance without taking into account the needs and temperament of that particular breed. Choosing a puppy like a Border Collie for example is not wise if you or someone else in your family is rarely home or don't have the time to devote to your puppy's requirements for physical and mental exercise. It is important that you are clear on the type of dog you are getting so you know what to expect. You should also take into consideration your health and age.",
"Your vet will be your source of advice on a whole range of matters such as puppy care to crate training and it's important you feel comfortable with him/her and the philosophy of the practice. Find one in your area who you like and trust.",
"Is your breeder reputable, who says so and do you know anyone who has previously got a puppy from him/her? Do they know which puppy from the litter is best suited to your needs? And if the puppy turns out to be unsuitable, will they take him back? Is the paperwork in order? Use your instincts and decide whether you actually like this person before trusting their judgement and knowledge.",
"Watch the puppies play for an hour or so at least. Crouch down and watch their reaction to you. Pick a puppy that is playing happily and not being too rough and observe it for a while - this is a good sign. A dog or puppy that licks is also a far better prospect than one that playfully bites but this is curable with training if you really fall for the one with the little razor sharp teeth!",
"You'll sometimes spot a puppy on his own in the corner looking all sad and lost to which our human instinct cries out \"look at that poor soul all sad and lonely. Well, we'll take him and look after him.\" This is a mistake. This puppy is probably too shy, scared, sick or aloof to interact with the rest of the litter. Sometimes the rest of the puppies won't want to play with that particular puppy because he has already shown signs of being a bully. The mother will know already that this puppy is likely to grow up to be a problem dog. It's so hard to do but you'll be thankful in the long run.",
"The biggest puppy in the litter can turn out to be the greediest one - he probably pushed the other puppies away to get the most food. The smallest one often can't fend for itself and consequently doesn't get enough food. You need the middle-sized puppy, because he's the one that is neither greedy nor weedy and who knew something about sharing. Greedy bullies or weedy weaklings will end up giving you more headaches than joy.",
"And ideally the father too. If the mother is laid back, chances are your puppy will be too as puppies mostly inherit their mother's temperament. If the breeder says you cannot see the mother because 'she is ill' or 'isn't good with the puppies', take this as a sign that something is probably being hidden from you. Any reputable breeder will ensure that the parents can be seen. If you are told that the bitch exhibits aggressive tendencies towards a stranger approaching her litter, the puppy may also have learned this behaviour.",
"Don't choose a listless puppy as he could have an underlying illness and ensure that there are no obvious signs of disease. It's costly enough to purchase and raise a puppy without veterinary bills for an illness you didn't expect.",
"Crossbred puppies can make lovely, loyal pets. As a basic guideline to his adult size, a puppy is likely to be slightly smaller than the larger breed in the cross when fully grown. Qualities of temperament in a particular breed can be offset by qualities in the crossbreed. For example, the more even character of a Labrador may balance a Boxer's bouncy personality. It is not advisable to choose the puppy of a mix of highly-strung breeds, or the end result may be a very neurotic dog indeed.",
"A puppy should be no younger than 8-12 weeks of age before being separated from its mother. Any younger is too early, even if the puppy has been weaned. Puppies kept in the litter until they are three months of age rarely exhibit dog aggression later if the socialisation process is continued after they enter their human/dog pack. However, problems can arise if the puppy is largely isolated from human contact during these early months. During his first 16 weeks you should keep your puppy around your home (apart from going to the vets) so he doesn't pick up a disease from the park or pavement.",
"Be wary if the breeder presents a puppy which has been bottle-fed because the mother rejected it. She rejected it because she knew there was something wrong with it. We humans can't bear to see a puppy starve but bitches will instinctively isolate an undesirable puppy and leave it to die. The mother knows that the puppy will weaken the pack and the strength of the pack is all- important. This puppy will almost always turn out to be a problem dog.by Sean McElherron"
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"parsed_md": "Getting a Puppy Checklist | 12 Tips to Choosing a Dog | Canny Company\n\nThe Canny Company Ltd\n\n * English\n * Deutsch\n * Nederlands\n * Français\n * Italiano\n * Español\n * Português\n\nfShare\n\nTweet\n\n# Getting a puppy\n\nSo, you've decided that those puppies in the toilet roll ads look like a whole\nbundle of fun and you've just got to have one. Congratulations! A dog will\nenrich your life in a hundred and one different ways and give you many moments\nof joy and fun. Whilst the vast majority of puppies grow up to be well-\nbehaved, healthy and lovable dogs, your chances of getting the right puppy for\nyou will be far greater if you have a simple checklist to help you make your\nchoice. Choosing a puppy is an important process. Without wanting to take the\ngloss off your momentous decision, too many dogs end up in rescue shelters or\nworst still, are euthanased when the relationship between a dog and its owner\ngoes wrong. The largest cause of death of puppies under 12 months in Australia\nis euthanasia due to behavioural problems.\n\nYour puppy will be with you for a long time so it's important to get it right.\nHere are some useful pointers:\n\n## Puppy care - consider the cost\n\nVets, groomers, toys, dog-friendly hotels, it all adds up! To be a responsible\npuppy and dog owner you need time, money and energy. Adult dogs need regular\nexercise and training whilst costs can be considerable, not to mention a sofa\nor two if things don't turn out quite as they should. Too many puppies end up\nas abandoned or destroyed dogs because people don't see beyond that bundle of\ncheekiness and consider the rational, practical aspects of dog ownership.\n\n## Consider the puppy's breed and temperament\n\nDo you eventually want to be able to run 10 miles a day with your dog or just\nwalk him around to all your friends' houses to show him off? Are you a dab\nhand with the clippers or the Barber from Hellsville? Lots of people buy a\npuppy because they like their appearance without taking into account the needs\nand temperament of that particular breed. Choosing a puppy like a Border\nCollie for example is not wise if you or someone else in your family is rarely\nhome or don't have the time to devote to your puppy's requirements for\nphysical and mental exercise. It is important that you are clear on the type\nof dog you are getting so you know what to expect. You should also take into\nconsideration your health and age.\n\n## Visit several vets\n\nYour vet will be your source of advice on a whole range of matters such as\npuppy care to crate training and it's important you feel comfortable with\nhim/her and the philosophy of the practice. Find one in your area who you like\nand trust.\n\n## Research the breeder\n\nIs your breeder reputable, who says so and do you know anyone who has\npreviously got a puppy from him/her? Do they know which puppy from the litter\nis best suited to your needs? And if the puppy turns out to be unsuitable,\nwill they take him back? Is the paperwork in order? Use your instincts and\ndecide whether you actually like this person before trusting their judgement\nand knowledge.\n\n## Take your time\n\nWatch the puppies play for an hour or so at least. Crouch down and watch their\nreaction to you. Pick a puppy that is playing happily and not being too rough\nand observe it for a while - this is a good sign. A dog or puppy that licks is\nalso a far better prospect than one that playfully bites but this is curable\nwith training if you really fall for the one with the little razor sharp\nteeth!\n\n## Choose a sociable puppy\n\nYou'll sometimes spot a puppy on his own in the corner looking all sad and\nlost to which our human instinct cries out \"look at that poor soul all sad and\nlonely. Well, we'll take him and look after him.\" This is a mistake. This\npuppy is probably too shy, scared, sick or aloof to interact with the rest of\nthe litter. Sometimes the rest of the puppies won't want to play with that\nparticular puppy because he has already shown signs of being a bully. The\nmother will know already that this puppy is likely to grow up to be a problem\ndog. It's so hard to do but you'll be thankful in the long run.\n\n## Go for Mr Average\n\nThe biggest puppy in the litter can turn out to be the greediest one - he\nprobably pushed the other puppies away to get the most food. The smallest one\noften can't fend for itself and consequently doesn't get enough food. You need\nthe middle-sized puppy, because he's the one that is neither greedy nor weedy\nand who knew something about sharing. Greedy bullies or weedy weaklings will\nend up giving you more headaches than joy.\n\n## See the puppy's mother\n\nAnd ideally the father too. If the mother is laid back, chances are your puppy\nwill be too as puppies mostly inherit their mother's temperament. If the\nbreeder says you cannot see the mother because 'she is ill' or 'isn't good\nwith the puppies', take this as a sign that something is probably being hidden\nfrom you. Any reputable breeder will ensure that the parents can be seen. If\nyou are told that the bitch exhibits aggressive tendencies towards a stranger\napproaching her litter, the puppy may also have learned this behaviour.\n\n## Check for health\n\nDon't choose a listless puppy as he could have an underlying illness and\nensure that there are no obvious signs of disease. It's costly enough to\npurchase and raise a puppy without veterinary bills for an illness you didn't\nexpect.\n\n## Consider a crossbreed puppy\n\nCrossbred puppies can make lovely, loyal pets. As a basic guideline to his\nadult size, a puppy is likely to be slightly smaller than the larger breed in\nthe cross when fully grown. Qualities of temperament in a particular breed can\nbe offset by qualities in the crossbreed. For example, the more even character\nof a Labrador may balance a Boxer's bouncy personality. It is not advisable to\nchoose the puppy of a mix of highly-strung breeds, or the end result may be a\nvery neurotic dog indeed.\n\n## Don't be hasty\n\nA puppy should be no younger than 8-12 weeks of age before being separated\nfrom its mother. Any younger is too early, even if the puppy has been weaned.\nPuppies kept in the litter until they are three months of age rarely exhibit\ndog aggression later if the socialisation process is continued after they\nenter their human/dog pack. However, problems can arise if the puppy is\nlargely isolated from human contact during these early months. During his\nfirst 16 weeks you should keep your puppy around your home (apart from going\nto the vets) so he doesn't pick up a disease from the park or pavement.\n\n## Avoid bottle fed puppies\n\nBe wary if the breeder presents a puppy which has been bottle-fed because the\nmother rejected it. She rejected it because she knew there was something wrong\nwith it. We humans can't bear to see a puppy starve but bitches will\ninstinctively isolate an undesirable puppy and leave it to die. The mother\nknows that the puppy will weaken the pack and the strength of the pack is all-\nimportant. This puppy will almost always turn out to be a problem dog.by Sean\nMcElherron\n\n * Home\n * About us\n * Canny Collar\n * Training & advice\n\n * Teaching recall\n * Choosing a puppy\n * 30 Positive Reinforcement Training Tips\n * Keep your dog safe while driving\n * Videos\n * Shop\n * Blog\n * Contact\n\n * My Profile\n\n### Keep in touch\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google+\n * Instagram\n * Linkedin\n * YouTube\n\n### Contact us\n\nSuite 455, 275 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EL, United Kingdom +44 (0)161 706 0048\ninfo@cannyco.com\n\nCopyright © 2018 The Canny Company Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Designed by\nThemeparrot.com.\n\n"
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"Don't just grab the \"cutest\" puppy or the boldest one. Use my sensible guidelines for choosing a puppy to be a good family pet.",
"Here's my first tip for choosing the puppy who is best suited to you: Don't let the PUPPY choose YOU.",
"But this simply results in all the bold and pushy puppies being chosen first. The gentler puppies who wait politely in the background get ignored.",
"Most families are making a mistake when they choose bold, vigorous, energetic puppies who jump all over you, grab all the toys, start all the wrestling matches, grab hold of your pants leg and tug fiercely with adorable puppy growls.",
"Sure, these little dynamos are a blast to play with – for an hour at the breeder's house. But they can drive you crazy within a day or two in your own home. And they can be more difficult to train.",
"A puppy can be perfectly suited to you without immediately launching himself into your lap. Before you choose, resolve to give each puppy a fair shake.",
"Your first look should be at the litter as a group. If there are four puppies and three of them are staying at arm's length or woofing suspiciously at you, this is probably a very risky litter.",
"And what about the fourth puppy, the one who acts normal? I would be still be wary. He could have inherited the same shy or distrustful genes and it simply hasn't caught up to him yet.",
"A puppy who tucks his tail or shrinks away from you is not a safe choice as a pet. This is especially true if you have children. If the shyness is hardwired into his genes, a shy puppy will grow into a shy adult who can be difficult to live with and who may even snap defensively if startled or frightened.",
"Normal puppies are friendly, curious, and trusting. They mill around your feet, tug at your shoelaces, crawl into your lap, nibble on your fingers, and just generally toddle around checking everything out.",
"Most families do best with a pup who is neither boss of the litter nor lowest on the totem pole.",
"After viewing the pups as a group, ask the breeder if you can see each puppy who is available for sale, individually.",
"This is an important step in evaluating puppies. You want to see how each puppy reacts when he is away from his littermates. After all, that's how it's going to be at your house.",
"Sometimes a puppy who seems bold when his friends are \"backing him up\" will become less certain on his own.",
"So now it's time for your Individual Puppy Tests.... and it's time to introduce my book, Dog Quest: Find The Dog Of Your Dreams, which will guide you through each test.",
"11 Puppy Temperament Tests. These easy-to-do tests take only a few minutes and give you valuable insights into whether a puppy will make a good pet.",
"11 Puppy Health Checks. You can do all of these simple health checks in less than 2 minutes – I'll tell you exactly what to look for.",
"Parent Evaluation. Explains how to evaluate the temperament of your puppy's parents, especially the mother, who can have a great effect on how your puppy turns out.",
"Older Puppy Evaluation. How to evaluate older puppies and adolescent dogs, including how to test for possessiveness and aggression in a seemingly friendly dog",
"Tells you the exact questions you should ask, what answers you should expect, and which answers are \"red flags\" that mean you should stay away",
"Shows you how to evaluate the temperament of puppies and adult dogs to see whether they will make a good pet",
"About the author: Michele Welton has over 40 years of experience as a Dog Trainer, Dog Breed Consultant, and founder of three Dog Training Centers. An expert researcher and author of 15 books about dogs, she loves helping people choose, train, and care for their dogs.",
"Dog training videos. Sometimes it's easier to train your puppy (or adult dog) when you can see the correct training techniques in action.",
"The problem is that most dog training videos on the internet are worthless, because they use the wrong training method. I recommend these dog training videos that are based on respect and leadership.",
"Respect Training For Puppies: 30 seconds to a calm, polite, well-behaved puppy. For puppies 2 to 18 months old. Your puppy will learn the 21 skills that all family dogs need to know.",
"If your dog is over 18 months, you'll want Respect Training For Adult Dogs: 30 seconds to a calm, polite, well-behaved dog. Again your dog will learn the 21 skills that all family dogs need to know.",
"Teach Your Dog 100 English Words is a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training Program that will teach your adult dog to listen to you and do what you say.",
"Copyright © 2000-2021 by Michele Welton. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be copied, displayed on another website, or distributed in any way without permission from the author."
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Use my sensible\nguidelines for choosing a puppy to be a good family pet.\n\nHere's my first tip for choosing the puppy who is best suited to you: Don't\nlet the PUPPY choose YOU.\n\nYou may have been advised by well-meaning friends to \"Pick the puppy who runs\nright up to you!\"\n\nBut this simply results in all the bold and pushy puppies being chosen first.\nThe gentler puppies who wait politely in the background get ignored.\n\nMost families are making a mistake when they choose bold, vigorous, energetic\npuppies who jump all over you, grab all the toys, start all the wrestling\nmatches, grab hold of your pants leg and tug fiercely with adorable puppy\ngrowls.\n\nSure, these little dynamos are a blast to play with – for an hour at the\nbreeder's house. But they can drive you crazy within a day or two in your own\nhome. And they can be more difficult to train.\n\nA puppy can be perfectly suited to you without immediately launching himself\ninto your lap. Before you choose, resolve to give each puppy a fair shake.\n\n## First, evaluate the litter as a group\n\nYour first look should be at the litter as a group. If there are four puppies\nand three of them are staying at arm's length or woofing suspiciously at you,\nthis is probably a very risky litter.\n\nAnd what about the fourth puppy, the one who acts normal? I would be still be\nwary. He could have inherited the same shy or distrustful genes and it simply\nhasn't caught up to him yet.\n\nA puppy who tucks his tail or shrinks away from you is not a safe choice as a\npet. This is especially true if you have children. If the shyness is hardwired\ninto his genes, a shy puppy will grow into a shy adult who can be difficult to\nlive with and who may even snap defensively if startled or frightened.\n\n### So if the litter isn't running away, what should they be doing?\n\nNormal puppies are friendly, curious, and trusting. They mill around your\nfeet, tug at your shoelaces, crawl into your lap, nibble on your fingers, and\njust generally toddle around checking everything out.\n\nObserve how each puppy plays with the other puppies.\n\nYou can tell something about the individual puppies by the way they interact\nwith their littermates.\n\n * Which ones are strong, outgoing, bossy, noisy?\n * Which ones are quiet, submissive, gentle?\n * Which ones grab all the toys and win the tugs-of-war?\n * Which ones seem delicate or picked on?\n\nMost families do best with a pup who is neither boss of the litter nor lowest\non the totem pole.\n\n## Next, evaluate the puppies individually\n\nAfter viewing the pups as a group, ask the breeder if you can see each puppy\nwho is available for sale, individually.\n\nThis is an important step in evaluating puppies. You want to see how each\npuppy reacts when he is away from his littermates. After all, that's how it's\ngoing to be at your house.\n\n * Sometimes a puppy who seems bold when his friends are \"backing him up\" will become less certain on his own.\n * Sometimes a puppy who feels dominated by the others will become more outgoing on his own.\n * Sometimes an energetic puppy will calm down when not being egged on by the others.\n\nSo now it's time for your Individual Puppy Tests.... and it's time to\nintroduce my book, Dog Quest: Find The Dog Of Your Dreams, which will guide\nyou through each test.\n\n * 11 Puppy Temperament Tests. These easy-to-do tests take only a few minutes and give you valuable insights into whether a puppy will make a good pet.\n * 11 Puppy Health Checks. You can do all of these simple health checks in less than 2 minutes – I'll tell you exactly what to look for.\n * Parent Evaluation. Explains how to evaluate the temperament of your puppy's parents, especially the mother, who can have a great effect on how your puppy turns out.\n * Older Puppy Evaluation. How to evaluate older puppies and adolescent dogs, including how to test for possessiveness and aggression in a seemingly friendly dog\n\nPlus, Dog Quest: Find The Dog Of Your Dreams.....\n\n * Helps you sort out what kind of dog to get – purebred, crossbred, or mixed breed\n * Compares male and female dogs\n * Compares young puppies, older puppies, adolescent dogs, adult dogs\n * Compares animal shelters, rescue groups, performance breeders, show breeders, pet breeders, pet shops, and owners giving their dogs away\n * Tells you the exact questions you should ask, what answers you should expect, and which answers are \"red flags\" that mean you should stay away\n * Shows you how to evaluate the temperament of puppies and adult dogs to see whether they will make a good pet\n\nLearn more about Dog Quest\n\nAbout the author: Michele Welton has over 40 years of experience as a Dog\nTrainer, Dog Breed Consultant, and founder of three Dog Training Centers. An\nexpert researcher and author of 15 books about dogs, she loves helping people\nchoose, train, and care for their dogs.\n\n#### Check out my other articles on finding a good dog\n\nPros and Cons of Owning a Dog\n\nDo Dogs Need a Fenced Yard?\n\nShould You Get a Dog If You Work All Day?\n\nPuppies vs Adult Dogs\n\nThe Truth About Purebred Dogs\n\nThe Truth About Crossbred Dogs\n\nThe Truth About Mixed Breed Dogs\n\nWhich Dog Breed Characteristics Are Right For You?\n\nMale Dogs vs Female Dogs: Which One Makes a Better Pet?\n\nAdopting a Dog From The Animal Shelter\n\nAdopting From a Dog Breed Rescue Group\n\nHow To Find a Good Dog Breeder\n\n\"AKC Registered Puppies\" – Are AKC Papers Important?\n\nPet Shop Puppies: Buying a Puppy From a Pet Store\n\nTo help you train and care for your dog\n\nDog training videos. Sometimes it's easier to train your puppy (or adult dog)\nwhen you can see the correct training techniques in action.\n\nThe problem is that most dog training videos on the internet are worthless,\nbecause they use the wrong training method. I recommend these dog training\nvideos that are based on respect and leadership.\n\nRespect Training For Puppies: 30 seconds to a calm, polite, well-behaved\npuppy. For puppies 2 to 18 months old. Your puppy will learn the 21 skills\nthat all family dogs need to know.\n\nIf your dog is over 18 months, you'll want Respect Training For Adult Dogs: 30\nseconds to a calm, polite, well-behaved dog. Again your dog will learn the 21\nskills that all family dogs need to know.\n\nTeach Your Dog 100 English Words is a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training\nProgram that will teach your adult dog to listen to you and do what you say.\n\n11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy helps your dog\nlive a longer, healthier life.\n\nDog Quest: Find The Dog Of Your Dreams will help you find a good-tempered,\nhealthy family companion.\n\nCopyright © 2000-2021 by Michele Welton. All rights reserved. No part of this\nwebsite may be copied, displayed on another website, or distributed in any way\nwithout permission from the author.\n\nTerms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact\n\n"
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"We’re committed to keeping clients and staff safe during COVID-19 with NEW admittance and check-out processes. Click here to learn more about about our Covid-19 safety procedures.",
"Getting a puppy? What kind of dog do you want: big or small, long haired or short haired, pure bred or sweetly mixed? Have you located a litter of available pups? Do you know how to pick just the right pup from the litter to call your very own?",
"Talk to the owner. Ask about appetite and eliminations. Do all the pups eat dry puppy food? Have they vomited or had diarrhea? Have the pups been treated for intestinal parasites? All pups should be de-wormed every 2 weeks starting at 2 weeks of age.",
"Observe the litter mates in action. Do they all play or is there a quiet one that retreats to a corner? Is there one pup that always seems to come out on top of the heap? If you want an assertive pet, that one may be for you. If you want a more docile friend, retrieve the pup from the corner.",
"Survey their overall appearance. Do the coats shine? Are they dull or flaky? See any bald spots or sores? Pups should have healthy coats that shine with no areas of hair loss or redness.",
"Watch them move. Do they hop around on all four legs? Does anyone limp? Pups have a clumsy gait, but should bear weight evenly on all of their limbs.",
"After assessing the litter as a whole, focus on a single pup, separate him from his siblings and give him a closer look. Pay attention to these areas.",
"Eyes. Eyes should be clear with no redness or drainage. There should be no hair loss around the eyes. The pup should not squint or rub at his eyes.",
"Ears. Ears should not have an odor or discharge. The ear flaps should be covered in healthy hair. Scratching at the ear is a sign of trouble.",
"Nose. It’s OK for the nose to have a slight clear discharge, but discolored drainage is not normal. The pup should breathe easily and noiselessly from his nose.",
"Head. The top of the head may have a small soft spot. If the soft area is larger than a dime, this could indicate future problems associated with “open fontanels.”",
"Mouth. The pup’s gums (mucus membranes) should be moist and healthy pink in color. The top and bottom teeth should align unless the pup has a breed-specific under-bite (e.g., Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese).",
"Body Wall. Look at the pup’s underbelly for a protrusion around the naval that could indicate an umbilical hernia. If anything pokes out in this area, it could mean surgical correction.",
"Skin. You already looked at the coat while surveying the litter. Now take a closer look at the individual puppy. There should be no areas of hair loss, no pustules, no redness, and no flaking.",
"Although accurate temperament testing is not possible at a very young age, you can get a general assessment of your pup’s personality. Does he seem interested in play? Does he sniff or nudge your hand when you hold it out and welcome your touch? Is he comfortable around people or does he cower when you approach? Roll the puppy over on his back and gently hold him in that position. Pups will often struggle for a bit, and then quickly calm down indicating that they respect the alpha position of the person holding them. Dogs that resist too much tend to have a more aggressive nature.",
"Bring your new puppy to the veterinarian for a “pre-purchase exam” as soon as possible. Even though you may have already paid the owner, this is called “pre-purchase” because most reputable breeders and adoption organizations will allow a probationary period (often 72 hours) before the agreement is finalized. It’s a good idea to schedule a veterinary appointment the same day you pick up your pup to promptly identify any existing problems.",
"After your cursory exam, your veterinarian will investigate further by listening to the pup’s heart, looking at his eyes and ears under magnification, assess his teeth and gums, palpate his abdomen, check his lymph nodes, identify hernias or open fontanels, look for fleas and ticks, and test for intestinal parasites. Your dog’s doctor will update immunizations and prescribe heartworm and intestinal parasite medications.",
"Bring a clean towel from home and rub the mother dog and a couple of litter mates with it. Wrap your pup in this familiar scent to ease his transition to a new home. When you walk through the front door for the first time with your pup, take a minute to acquaint him with his new surroundings. Let him explore the house, sniffing as he goes along. Sit with him quietly, providing lots of hugs. Then try a little playtime to further cement your new bond. Take him on a walk to show him where he will eliminate or introduce him to potty pads.",
"When bed time comes, cuddle him a little, place his towel next to him in his bed, leave a soft radio on or other white noise, and tell him good night. Hopefully, he and you will sleep well so that you can enjoy the first of many fun filled days together."
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Do you know how to pick just the right pup from the litter to\ncall your very own?\n\n### How do I choose a healthy pup?\n\n 1. Talk to the owner. Ask about appetite and eliminations. Do all the pups eat dry puppy food? Have they vomited or had diarrhea? Have the pups been treated for intestinal parasites? All pups should be de-wormed every 2 weeks starting at 2 weeks of age.\n 2. Observe the litter mates in action. Do they all play or is there a quiet one that retreats to a corner? Is there one pup that always seems to come out on top of the heap? If you want an assertive pet, that one may be for you. If you want a more docile friend, retrieve the pup from the corner.\n 3. Survey their overall appearance. Do the coats shine? Are they dull or flaky? See any bald spots or sores? Pups should have healthy coats that shine with no areas of hair loss or redness.\n 4. Watch them move. Do they hop around on all four legs? Does anyone limp? Pups have a clumsy gait, but should bear weight evenly on all of their limbs.\n\n### There are one or two that I really like – what should I look for?\n\nAfter assessing the litter as a whole, focus on a single pup, separate him\nfrom his siblings and give him a closer look. Pay attention to these areas.\n\n 1. Eyes. Eyes should be clear with no redness or drainage. There should be no hair loss around the eyes. The pup should not squint or rub at his eyes.\n 2. Ears. Ears should not have an odor or discharge. The ear flaps should be covered in healthy hair. Scratching at the ear is a sign of trouble.\n 3. Nose. It’s OK for the nose to have a slight clear discharge, but discolored drainage is not normal. The pup should breathe easily and noiselessly from his nose.\n 4. Head. The top of the head may have a small soft spot. If the soft area is larger than a dime, this could indicate future problems associated with “open fontanels.”\n 5. Mouth. The pup’s gums (mucus membranes) should be moist and healthy pink in color. The top and bottom teeth should align unless the pup has a breed-specific under-bite (e.g., Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese).\n 6. Body Wall. Look at the pup’s underbelly for a protrusion around the naval that could indicate an umbilical hernia. If anything pokes out in this area, it could mean surgical correction.\n 7. Skin. You already looked at the coat while surveying the litter. Now take a closer look at the individual puppy. There should be no areas of hair loss, no pustules, no redness, and no flaking.\n\n### How do I know what the puppy’s personality will be?\n\nAlthough accurate temperament testing is not possible at a very young age, you\ncan get a general assessment of your pup’s personality. Does he seem\ninterested in play? Does he sniff or nudge your hand when you hold it out and\nwelcome your touch? Is he comfortable around people or does he cower when you\napproach? Roll the puppy over on his back and gently hold him in that\nposition. Pups will often struggle for a bit, and then quickly calm down\nindicating that they respect the alpha position of the person holding them.\nDogs that resist too much tend to have a more aggressive nature.\n\n### When should we see the veterinarian for the first time?\n\nBring your new puppy to the veterinarian for a “pre-purchase exam” as soon as\npossible. Even though you may have already paid the owner, this is called\n“pre-purchase” because most reputable breeders and adoption organizations will\nallow a probationary period (often 72 hours) before the agreement is\nfinalized. It’s a good idea to schedule a veterinary appointment the same day\nyou pick up your pup to promptly identify any existing problems.\n\nAfter your cursory exam, your veterinarian will investigate further by\nlistening to the pup’s heart, looking at his eyes and ears under\nmagnification, assess his teeth and gums, palpate his abdomen, check his lymph\nnodes, identify hernias or open fontanels, look for fleas and ticks, and test\nfor intestinal parasites. Your dog’s doctor will update immunizations and\nprescribe heartworm and intestinal parasite medications.\n\n### What do I do when I bring my pup home?\n\nBring a clean towel from home and rub the mother dog and a couple of litter\nmates with it. Wrap your pup in this familiar scent to ease his transition to\na new home. When you walk through the front door for the first time with your\npup, take a minute to acquaint him with his new surroundings. Let him explore\nthe house, sniffing as he goes along. Sit with him quietly, providing lots of\nhugs. Then try a little playtime to further cement your new bond. Take him on\na walk to show him where he will eliminate or introduce him to potty pads.\n\n> \"If you and your veterinarian think it best to change foods or alter feeding\n> schedule, do so gradually.”\n\nDesignate an area of low traffic flow where he will eat and sleep. Have clean\nfood and water bowls ready. Feed your pup the same food at the same times his\nprevious owner did for the first day. If you and your veterinarian think it\nbest to change foods or alter feeding schedule, do so gradually. Most pups eat\n2 or 3 times a day. Don’t be alarmed if he doesn’t eat too much the first few\ndays as he adjusts to his new home, but make sure he drinks lots of water.\n\nWhen bed time comes, cuddle him a little, place his towel next to him in his\nbed, leave a soft radio on or other white noise, and tell him good night.\nHopefully, he and you will sleep well so that you can enjoy the first of many\nfun filled days together.\n\nContributors: Lynn Buzhardt, DVM \n \n--- \n \nVeterinarian approved Behavior Support products View Now\n\n## Find a Local VCA\n\nWe're here for you and your pet.\n\nFind A Hospital\n\nPet food, supplements & more. Free shipping.\n\nShop Now\n\n * Why VCA\n * Contact Us\n * Press Center\n * Careers\n * AdChoices\n * Sell My Hospital\n\n * Search\n * Emergency\n\nAffiliate of Mars Inc. 2021 |© Copyright VCA Hospitals all rights reserved.\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms and Conditions\n * Web Accessibility\n\n"
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"Once breed and breeder have been selected, it's time to choose the puppy that will share your home and heart for the next dozen or more years. There's a few more decisions to make before this final choice is made",
"First, decide whether a male or female suits you best. Females tend to be smaller than males, to wander less, and to be less dominant. Whichever you choose, determine that, unless you are buying a breeding animal, your pet will be spayed or neutered at six months of age. Spayed females cannot get pregnant, so there'll be no accidental litters. They also cannot get mammary or uterine cancer or pyometra, an infection of the uterus.",
"Castration reduces the male's tendency to wander in search of females in heat, his need to mark every corner of his territory, and his penchant for aggression and dominance. It also eliminates the chances of testicular cancer.",
"Next, decide if a quiet puppy, a submissive one, or a dominant one is more to your liking. Even though temperament, size, and level of activity is constant within a breed, there is plenty of room for individual differences. Akitas are large, dominant dogs, often aloof and difficult to train, yet an individual Akita puppy can be more or less friendly; close to the maximum (27 inches for males, 25 inches for females) or minimum (25 inches for males, 23 inches for females) size; more or less energetic; more or less dominant. The same is true of any breed, for all individuals in a breed are not clones of each other.",
"By now you have a good rapport with the breeder, so count on her to help you choose your puppy. The breeder has watched the puppies grow. She knows which ones are dominant and likely to be a handful; which ones are shy and likely to need special handling; and which ones are the most curious and likely to get into the most mischief. Now that the selection process has narrowed your choices, carefully watch each puppy at play with the littermates, with the mother, and by himself. Do a few simple tests. When the puppy is facing away from you, make a noise. Watch his reaction. If he startles and runs away you can be sure he's not deaf but you may decide he's is too timid for your boisterous family.",
"Sit or kneel on the ground and call the puppy to you. Snap fingers, pat the ground, get the puppy's attention. If he comes quickly, he may have a strong attachment to people. If he stops to smell the flowers along the way, he may have an independent streak. If he doesn't come at all, he may have difficulty forming a bond with people. Of course, one such test means nothing. Try to visit the litter a couple of times before making a decision. Or depend on the breeder to tell you which puppies seem to have which behavior characteristics. Or both.",
"If you buy a puppy in a pet store, you do not have an opportunity to see how this particular puppy interacts with his littermates. In fact, the puppy may have been weaned so early that he never had a chance to learn how to be a dog from his mother and littermates. Puppies' eyes open at about two weeks of age and their ears open completely by three weeks. They can move around fairly well by four weeks. Until then, they spend little time in interaction with their siblings, and their relationship with Mom is all about food. After four weeks, they begin rough and tumble wrestling, mock attacks, playing with toys, and exploring their surroundings. If a pup is weaned at five or six weeks to be shipped to a pet store, he has not had time to develop his personality under the guidance of a firm mother and an understanding breeder. Without these limits, there's a good chance he'll become either fearful or aggressive. [More on petstore puppies]",
"Taking him from his littermates and introducing him to a new home with new smells, sights, and sounds can be overwhelming for an eight-week-old pup, so take steps to assure an easy transition.",
"Make sure the pup has a spot to call his own, someplace he can go where he will not be pestered by children, other pets, or visitors. This can be a crate, a purchased dog bed, or a blanket in the corner. The crate for a puppy should be a small one; an adult size crate can be purchased when he outgrows the puppy crate.",
"Bring a blanket or towel from his first home and put it in his place along with a blanket or towel from your own supply. Dogs have a strong sense of smell; familiar smells will help him feel more comfortable. Feed the same food that the breeder did, or mix some of that brand in with the food you prefer to gradually accustom the pup's system to the new diet.",
"Confine the pup to a room occupied by an adult so you have a better chance of preventing mischief and of catching him before he relieves himself on the floor. If you are distracted, leave the pup in his crate for short periods while you work. If he is confined, your",
"relationship stands a good chance of getting off to a fine start - he can't soil the floor, chew the furniture, or bite baby's ankles if he is in the crate, so won't start his life in your family being scolded.",
"Place a crate in the bedroom of the person who is responsible for taking the pup out during the night if he has to relieve himself.",
"Proximity to people will help him adjust better to being without his littermates, and immediate attention to his toilet needs will make housetraining easier.",
"Plan a visit to the veterinarian within a few days of bringing Rover home. If you don't have a vet yet this is a good time to choose a one. Bring a copy of rover's vaccination and worming record and any other medical records. Ask the vet any questions you may have about puppy care.",
"Plan on keeping Rover at home (except for visits to the vet and short trips to accustom him to riding in the car) until he is at least 12 weeks old and preferably until he's 16 weeks old. Puppies get their initial immunity to disease from their mother. As the pup grows, he is vaccinated for continued protection from several potentially fatal viruses and bacterial infections. However, there is usually a gap in protection as mother's immunity decreases and administered immunity increases to a safe level.",
"Pups can pick up bacteria or viruses from other dogs on a walk in the park or a visit to puppy kindergarten class or to a friend's house. Diseases can be transmitted through dog urine and feces, so a pup coming into contact with one or the other can become infected. People can bring germs home on their shoes and clothing, so beware of visiting a friend whose dog has had any of the canine infectious diseases. Enjoy the puppy. Guide him or trick him into correct behavior until it becomes habit. Play with him to help develop his confidence. But most of all, enjoy the puppy. That's what you got him for.",
"This page is a part of the Dog Owner's Guide internet website and is copyright 2021 by Canis Major Publications. You may print or download this material for non-commercial personal or school educational use. All other rights reserved. If you, your organization or business would like to reprint our articles in a newsletter or distribute them free of charge as an educational handout please see our reprint policy.",
"We will be modifying the Dog Owner's Guide site with new and updated articles in 2021 as well as new booklists so check back often to see what's new!"
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Spayed females cannot get\npregnant, so there'll be no accidental litters. They also cannot get mammary\nor uterine cancer or pyometra, an infection of the uterus.\n\nCastration reduces the male's tendency to wander in search of females in heat,\nhis need to mark every corner of his territory, and his penchant for\naggression and dominance. It also eliminates the chances of testicular cancer.\n\n### Temperament: Dominant or submissive\n\nNext, decide if a quiet puppy, a submissive one, or a dominant one is more to\nyour liking. Even though temperament, size, and level of activity is constant\nwithin a breed, there is plenty of room for individual differences. Akitas are\nlarge, dominant dogs, often aloof and difficult to train, yet an individual\nAkita puppy can be more or less friendly; close to the maximum (27 inches for\nmales, 25 inches for females) or minimum (25 inches for males, 23 inches for\nfemales) size; more or less energetic; more or less dominant. The same is true\nof any breed, for all individuals in a breed are not clones of each other.\n\n### Depend on the breeder\n\nBy now you have a good rapport with the breeder, so count on her to help you\nchoose your puppy. The breeder has watched the puppies grow. She knows which\nones are dominant and likely to be a handful; which ones are shy and likely to\nneed special handling; and which ones are the most curious and likely to get\ninto the most mischief. Now that the selection process has narrowed your\nchoices, carefully watch each puppy at play with the littermates, with the\nmother, and by himself. Do a few simple tests. When the puppy is facing away\nfrom you, make a noise. Watch his reaction. If he startles and runs away you\ncan be sure he's not deaf but you may decide he's is too timid for your\nboisterous family.\n\n### Check out the puppies\n\nSit or kneel on the ground and call the puppy to you. Snap fingers, pat the\nground, get the puppy's attention. If he comes quickly, he may have a strong\nattachment to people. If he stops to smell the flowers along the way, he may\nhave an independent streak. If he doesn't come at all, he may have difficulty\nforming a bond with people. Of course, one such test means nothing. Try to\nvisit the litter a couple of times before making a decision. Or depend on the\nbreeder to tell you which puppies seem to have which behavior characteristics.\nOr both.\n\n### Pet store puppies\n\nIf you buy a puppy in a pet store, you do not have an opportunity to see how\nthis particular puppy interacts with his littermates. In fact, the puppy may\nhave been weaned so early that he never had a chance to learn how to be a dog\nfrom his mother and littermates. Puppies' eyes open at about two weeks of age\nand their ears open completely by three weeks. They can move around fairly\nwell by four weeks. Until then, they spend little time in interaction with\ntheir siblings, and their relationship with Mom is all about food. After four\nweeks, they begin rough and tumble wrestling, mock attacks, playing with toys,\nand exploring their surroundings. If a pup is weaned at five or six weeks to\nbe shipped to a pet store, he has not had time to develop his personality\nunder the guidance of a firm mother and an understanding breeder. Without\nthese limits, there's a good chance he'll become either fearful or aggressive.\n[More on petstore puppies]\n\n### The homecoming\n\nTaking him from his littermates and introducing him to a new home with new\nsmells, sights, and sounds can be overwhelming for an eight-week-old pup, so\ntake steps to assure an easy transition.\n\nMake sure the pup has a spot to call his own, someplace he can go where he\nwill not be pestered by children, other pets, or visitors. This can be a\ncrate, a purchased dog bed, or a blanket in the corner. The crate for a puppy\nshould be a small one; an adult size crate can be purchased when he outgrows\nthe puppy crate.\n\nBring a blanket or towel from his first home and put it in his place along\nwith a blanket or towel from your own supply. Dogs have a strong sense of\nsmell; familiar smells will help him feel more comfortable. Feed the same food\nthat the breeder did, or mix some of that brand in with the food you prefer to\ngradually accustom the pup's system to the new diet.\n\nConfine the pup to a room occupied by an adult so you have a better chance of\npreventing mischief and of catching him before he relieves himself on the\nfloor. If you are distracted, leave the pup in his crate for short periods\nwhile you work. If he is confined, your\n\nrelationship stands a good chance of getting off to a fine start - he can't\nsoil the floor, chew the furniture, or bite baby's ankles if he is in the\ncrate, so won't start his life in your family being scolded.\n\nPlace a crate in the bedroom of the person who is responsible for taking the\npup out during the night if he has to relieve himself.\n\nProximity to people will help him adjust better to being without his\nlittermates, and immediate attention to his toilet needs will make\nhousetraining easier.\n\n### Visit a vet\n\nPlan a visit to the veterinarian within a few days of bringing Rover home. If\nyou don't have a vet yet this is a good time to choose a one. Bring a copy of\nrover's vaccination and worming record and any other medical records. Ask the\nvet any questions you may have about puppy care.\n\n### Otherwise stay at home\n\nPlan on keeping Rover at home (except for visits to the vet and short trips to\naccustom him to riding in the car) until he is at least 12 weeks old and\npreferably until he's 16 weeks old. Puppies get their initial immunity to\ndisease from their mother. As the pup grows, he is vaccinated for continued\nprotection from several potentially fatal viruses and bacterial infections.\nHowever, there is usually a gap in protection as mother's immunity decreases\nand administered immunity increases to a safe level.\n\nPups can pick up bacteria or viruses from other dogs on a walk in the park or\na visit to puppy kindergarten class or to a friend's house. Diseases can be\ntransmitted through dog urine and feces, so a pup coming into contact with one\nor the other can become infected. People can bring germs home on their shoes\nand clothing, so beware of visiting a friend whose dog has had any of the\ncanine infectious diseases. Enjoy the puppy. Guide him or trick him into\ncorrect behavior until it becomes habit. Play with him to help develop his\nconfidence. But most of all, enjoy the puppy. That's what you got him for.\n\n##### Norma Bennett Woolf\n\nThis page is a part of the Dog Owner's Guide internet website and is copyright\n2021 by Canis Major Publications. You may print or download this material for\nnon-commercial personal or school educational use. All other rights reserved.\nIf you, your organization or business would like to reprint our articles in a\nnewsletter or distribute them free of charge as an educational handout please\nsee our reprint policy.\n\nWe will be modifying the Dog Owner's Guide site with new and updated articles\nin 2021 as well as new booklists so check back often to see what's new!\n\nHome| Topics| Index| Newest| Bookstore| Reprints| Privacy| About \n---|---|---|---|---|---|---|--- \n \n#### Contact us\n\n"
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"Choosing a puppy is easy, but picking a puppy that's perfect for you and your family isn't so easy. Understand what to look for in the litter and learn the secrets to choosing your ideal puppy !",
"You may think that two puppies means twice the love and twice the fun, but unfortunately, it doesn't always turn out like that.",
"It's just not worth the extra work (and stress!) unless you're a saint and have plenty of time on your hands. Trust me on this one!",
"The perfect time to make your choice is when the pups are between 6 and 8 weeks old. By this time they're neurologically sound and are beginning to look more like their 'adult selves'.",
"Any markings will have started to show (unless, of course, they're solid colours) and their delightful characteristics and infamous gentle temperament will be beginning to develop.",
"At between 6 to 8 weeks, the puppies will be running around, exploring their environment and generally getting into all sorts of mischief; their little personalities are beginning to shine!",
"You've probably already decided whether you want a dog or a bitch, what colour you'd like and whether or not you plan to show your puppy when he or she is older.",
"But whatever you decide, your main objective when choosing your puppy from the litter is that you pick a healthy, confident, happy little Cocker Spaniel.",
"Use the recommendations below to make a checklist of things to look for when it's time to pick your puppy.",
"It shouldn't be cramped. It's okay for them to choose to huddle together to sleep, (and they probably will) but there should be enough space for them to move away and sleep alone, if they prefer.",
"Watch the pups while they play to see how they interact with each other and ask yourself the following questions:",
"These little guys are only 6 weeks old, but their personalities are beginning to show, as you can clearly see from the video. Aren't they just so cute?",
"Check their ears - are they clear? Give them a quick sniff, do they smell? If they smell bad, it may be a sign of bacteria or infection.",
"Check the pup's mouth and teeth. When choosing a puppy, you need to be sure that it has the correct bite; the upper teeth should close over the bottom teeth, and their gums should be a healthy looking pink; if they look pale, it could be the sign of a poor diet.",
"The breeder will have almost certainly begun to socialize each of the puppies because they realize the importance of socialization in helping the pups develop into well adjusted, confident adult dogs.",
"Where it's not carried out thoroughly, the puppy may turn out to be scared of it's own shadow and may develop behavioural problems later in life.",
"Little or no adverse reaction to sudden noises and movements and a healthy curiosity towards strangers is what you're looking for when choosing a puppy.",
"A good breeder will be able to show that their pups have been properly socialized and are used to being picked up and stroked. They may have been taken out in the car and will almost certainly have been introduced friends and other (vaccinated) dogs.",
"Find out exactly what socialization they've have had so far, and then make sure you continue socializing your puppy when you get your little fur-ball home.",
"Choosing a puppy that is friendly, and comfortable about being picked up, cuddled, and/or stroked is important, otherwise you may find him too difficult to manage.",
"If you're not sure how to pick up a puppy, ask your breeder to show you, and don't forget to let the pup get used to your smell before you scoop him off the floor.",
"If any seem uncomfortable about being handled, it may be a sign that they haven't been socialized correctly or it could be the sign of a dominant puppy.",
"Unless you're an experienced dog owner, don't choose the most active puppy in the litter, this will usually be the most dominant and you'll probably find it difficult to manage.",
"Choosing a puppy that is plump, lively (but not too lively) and one that has a slightly mischievous personality is a much better idea.",
"If you have any doubts about which puppy to choose, ask your breeder for advice; he or she will be able to help you with the task of picking a dog that's most suited to you and your family.",
"There are some simple dog temperament tests that you can do with each puppy to determine their personality and suitability, however, it's likely that the breeder will be familiar with the temperament of each of the puppies, and will be able to identify the more boisterous of the litter, the quiet one, or the truly mischievous puppy.",
"Her coat may not look its best right now, (especially if she has many hungry mouths to feed!) but it shouldn't be matted or dirty; there should be no signs of neglect!",
"Although the mother may be protective toward her pups, she shouldn't be aggressive. On the other hand, she shouldn't be timid and shy away from you either.",
"If you're not happy with what you see, or you're in any doubt about the pup's health or their environment, don't go any further. Thank the breeder for their time, make your excuses, and leave.",
"At around 6 to 8 weeks, the puppies should be starting to look like miniature adult Cocker Spaniels...oh so cute!",
"If you're looking for a show Cocker, let your breeder know. She may want first pick of the litter, but (s)he'll help you to pick the second best for showing.",
"When choosing a puppy, however, there are no guarantees. Your pup may continue to change as he grows older, and may not be suitable to show.",
"On the positive side, your 'second choice' may well turn out to be an even better show dog than the first - a real beauty!",
"If you reserve a pup before it's born the breeder may allow you to visit and view the litter when the puppies are about one or two weeks old; any earlier and there's too much risk of introducing infection to the litter.",
"Once the puppies are over two weeks old, you may then be allowed to visit once a week, which will help you and the breeder to get to know each other, and will help you to get to know the puppies better too.",
"A truly caring breeder will want to make sure that each puppy is going to a good home and that you will make a responsible owner.",
"Whilst you may feel like you're being 'grilled' by the breeder, you shouldn't be offended by any of the questions they may ask. They only want what's best for their puppies.",
"Whilst choosing a puppy can be an exciting and emotional experience, it's so easy to get carried away with excitement and forget to ask relevant questions about the puppies.",
"Your breeder will be expecting you to do so and may become suspicious if you don't, so make sure you understand what kind of questions you should be asking about their puppies.",
"Once you've chosen your ideal puppy, you might like to read our page all about bringing your new puppy home to help fully prepare you for the BIG DAY!",
"You might then like to go on and read this useful guide on puppy care which will help you through those first few frantic (but exciting) weeks.",
"If you enjoyed this page, please click on the 'Like' button below and tell your friends about us. Thank you.",
"If you have a comment or you'd like to ask a question about what you've just read, please have your say below. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!",
"Information and advice given on this site is meant for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice and treatment of your veterinarian."
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Pick me!\n\nYou might wonder how could you possibly choose only one?\n\nSeriously, they're so cute!\n\nHowever, before we go any further, please let me advise you against choosing\ntwo puppies.\n\nYou may think that two puppies means twice the love and twice the fun, but\nunfortunately, it doesn't always turn out like that.\n\nIt's just not worth the extra work (and stress!) unless you're a saint and\nhave plenty of time on your hands. Trust me on this one!\n\n### The Best Time For Choosing A Puppy From The Litter\n\nThe perfect time to make your choice is when the pups are between 6 and 8\nweeks old. By this time they're neurologically sound and are beginning to look\nmore like their 'adult selves'.\n\nAny markings will have started to show (unless, of course, they're solid\ncolours) and their delightful characteristics and infamous gentle temperament\nwill be beginning to develop.\n\nAt between 6 to 8 weeks, the puppies will be running around, exploring their\nenvironment and generally getting into all sorts of mischief; their little\npersonalities are beginning to shine!\n\nYou've probably already decided whether you want a dog or a bitch, what colour\nyou'd like and whether or not you plan to show your puppy when he or she is\nolder.\n\nBut whatever you decide, your main objective when choosing your puppy from the\nlitter is that you pick a healthy, confident, happy little Cocker Spaniel.\n\nUse the recommendations below to make a checklist of things to look for when\nit's time to pick your puppy.\n\n## What To Look For When Choosing A Puppy\n\n### Check Out The Puppies' Sleeping Quarters\n\nBefore choosing your puppy, take the time to look at their living area and\ncheck the following:\n\n * Is the puppies' sleeping area large enough?\n\nIt shouldn't be cramped. It's okay for them to choose to huddle together to\nsleep, (and they probably will) but there should be enough space for them to\nmove away and sleep alone, if they prefer.\n\n * Is their den poop free and clean?\n\n * Does it smell bad? It should smell of warm milky puppies!\n\n * Is the bedding clean and does each pup have his own blanket?\n\n * Are there bowls of clean water available?\n\n### Watch The Puppies Play!\n\nWatch the pups while they play to see how they interact with each other and\nask yourself the following questions:\n\n * Do they seem seem happy?\n\n * Are the puppies curious, lively and energetic?\n\n * Are they confident with their litter-mates?\n\n### Watch This Video Showing Lively Cocker Spaniel Puppies!\n\nThese little guys are only 6 weeks old, but their personalities are beginning\nto show, as you can clearly see from the video. Aren't they just so cute?\n\n### Choosing A Puppy That's Healthy!\n\nIf you like what you see, check each puppy to make sure they're all healthy:\n\n * Do they look well-fed; are they rounded and plump?\n\n * Are their coats smooth and glossy?\n\n * Check the the pup's eyes for discharge, they should be clear and shining, but not runny.\n\n * Check their ears - are they clear? Give them a quick sniff, do they smell? If they smell bad, it may be a sign of bacteria or infection.\n\n * Check the tummy button for lumps to make sure the puppy doesn't have an umbilical hernia.\n\n * Check the pup's mouth and teeth. When choosing a puppy, you need to be sure that it has the correct bite; the upper teeth should close over the bottom teeth, and their gums should be a healthy looking pink; if they look pale, it could be the sign of a poor diet.\n\nIf they get the all clear, move on to the next step below.\n\n### Choosing A Puppy: Watch Their Behaviour\n\nThe breeder will have almost certainly begun to socialize each of the puppies\nbecause they realize the importance of socialization in helping the pups\ndevelop into well adjusted, confident adult dogs.\n\nWhere it's not carried out thoroughly, the puppy may turn out to be scared of\nit's own shadow and may develop behavioural problems later in life.\n\nBefore choosing a puppy from the litter, watch closely to see how they\ninteract and socialize with each other.\n\nTry clapping your hands to see how they react to sudden or unusual noises.\n\nDo they over-react, or is their reaction mild?\n\nWhen you arrived, did the pups happily trot over to you, or did they shy away?\n\nLittle or no adverse reaction to sudden noises and movements and a healthy\ncuriosity towards strangers is what you're looking for when choosing a puppy.\n\nDo they seem comfortable about being handled by people?\n\nA good breeder will be able to show that their pups have been properly\nsocialized and are used to being picked up and stroked. They may have been\ntaken out in the car and will almost certainly have been introduced friends\nand other (vaccinated) dogs.\n\nFind out exactly what socialization they've have had so far, and then make\nsure you continue socializing your puppy when you get your little fur-ball\nhome.\n\n### Choosing A Puppy With A Good Temperament\n\nIt's important to find a pup with the right temperament to suit your family\ncircumstances.\n\nChoosing a puppy that is friendly, and comfortable about being picked up,\ncuddled, and/or stroked is important, otherwise you may find him too difficult\nto manage.\n\nWith the breeder's permission, pick up and handle each puppy in turn.\n\nIf you're not sure how to pick up a puppy, ask your breeder to show you, and\ndon't forget to let the pup get used to your smell before you scoop him off\nthe floor.\n\nIf any seem uncomfortable about being handled, it may be a sign that they\nhaven't been socialized correctly or it could be the sign of a dominant puppy.\n\nUnless you're an experienced dog owner, don't choose the most active puppy in\nthe litter, this will usually be the most dominant and you'll probably find it\ndifficult to manage.\n\nEqually, don't choose the weakest (the runt) of the litter as it may develop\nbehavioural and/or health problems.\n\nChoosing a puppy that is plump, lively (but not too lively) and one that has a\nslightly mischievous personality is a much better idea.\n\nIf you have any doubts about which puppy to choose, ask your breeder for\nadvice; he or she will be able to help you with the task of picking a dog\nthat's most suited to you and your family.\n\nThere are some simple dog temperament tests that you can do with each puppy to\ndetermine their personality and suitability, however, it's likely that the\nbreeder will be familiar with the temperament of each of the puppies, and will\nbe able to identify the more boisterous of the litter, the quiet one, or the\ntruly mischievous puppy.\n\n### Check The Mother: Does She Look Healthy?\n\nIt's also important to look at the mother when choosing your puppy. For\nexample,\n\n * Does she look healthy?\n\n * Is her coat in good condition?\n\nHer coat may not look its best right now, (especially if she has many hungry\nmouths to feed!) but it shouldn't be matted or dirty; there should be no signs\nof neglect!\n\n * What's her temperament like? Is she confident and friendly, bearing in mind you are around her babies?\n\nAlthough the mother may be protective toward her pups, she shouldn't be\naggressive. On the other hand, she shouldn't be timid and shy away from you\neither.\n\nIf you're not happy with what you see, or you're in any doubt about the pup's\nhealth or their environment, don't go any further. Thank the breeder for their\ntime, make your excuses, and leave.\n\n## Are You Choosing A Puppy To Show?\n\nAt around 6 to 8 weeks, the puppies should be starting to look like miniature\nadult Cocker Spaniels...oh so cute!\n\nIf you're looking for a show Cocker, let your breeder know. She may want first\npick of the litter, but (s)he'll help you to pick the second best for showing.\n\nWhen choosing a puppy, however, there are no guarantees. Your pup may continue\nto change as he grows older, and may not be suitable to show.\n\nOn the positive side, your 'second choice' may well turn out to be an even\nbetter show dog than the first - a real beauty!\n\n## Reserve A Puppy Before It's Born\n\nIf you reserve a pup before it's born the breeder may allow you to visit and\nview the litter when the puppies are about one or two weeks old; any earlier\nand there's too much risk of introducing infection to the litter.\n\nOnce the puppies are over two weeks old, you may then be allowed to visit once\na week, which will help you and the breeder to get to know each other, and\nwill help you to get to know the puppies better too.\n\n## When Choosing A Puppy There Will Be Questions!\n\nA truly caring breeder will want to make sure that each puppy is going to a\ngood home and that you will make a responsible owner.\n\nWhilst you may feel like you're being 'grilled' by the breeder, you shouldn't\nbe offended by any of the questions they may ask. They only want what's best\nfor their puppies.\n\nWhilst choosing a puppy can be an exciting and emotional experience, it's so\neasy to get carried away with excitement and forget to ask relevant questions\nabout the puppies.\n\nYour breeder will be expecting you to do so and may become suspicious if you\ndon't, so make sure you understand what kind of questions you should be asking\nabout their puppies.\n\nOnce you've chosen your ideal puppy, you might like to read our page all about\nbringing your new puppy home to help fully prepare you for the BIG DAY!\n\nYou might then like to go on and read this useful guide on puppy care which\nwill help you through those first few frantic (but exciting) weeks.\n\nGood luck and enjoy!\n\nEnjoyed this page? Click 'Like'!\n\nIf you enjoyed this page, please click on the 'Like' button below and tell\nyour friends about us. 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"When faced with a litter of adorable puppies, many of us think with our hearts, not our heads. We fall in love with the pup who has the fluffiest coat, or the biggest and most soulful eyes. But choosing the dog you’re going to live with for years to come based on looks alone makes as much sense as marrying someone because of his cute baby photo.",
"Take the time to find a pup who’s likely to fit what you want in a dog once she outgrows her prancing step and round belly. The first step is to figure out whether you’re truly ready for a dog. Then it’s time to find a good breeder. (Of course, adopting a homeless pup from a shelter or rescue group is another great option.)",
"Next, take the time to meet the puppies and feel out which one is likeliest to be your canine soul mate.",
"Behavior assessments (also known as temperament tests) are widely used by breeders and trainers to gauge what sort of personality a puppy will have when she grows up. However, there’s not much proof they really work that well. A puppy’s personality is hardly fixed, and a pup can respond differently to these tests from one week to the next.",
"Still, most experts think the tests offer at least some measure of whether a puppy is more or less likely to be timid or bold, clingy or independent as an adult.",
"Keep in mind that scoring one way or the other doesn’t mean a pup is doomed to turn into Cujo. What it may mean is that the puppy would do better in a different kind of home than you’re offering.",
"1. Put the puppy on her back and cradle her in your lap, hand on her chest, looking in her eyes. If she struggles and tries to flip back over, she’s considered an independent pup; if she calmly submits, she’s considered less self-reliant and more likely to look for direction from you.",
"2. Pick her up by her front armpits, legs hanging down. If she struggles, that’s considered a sign of willfulness. A pup who submits is thought to be less headstrong.",
"3. Watch how the puppy reacts when a stranger (probably you) walks into the room. Kneel down, clap your hands, and speak to her encouragingly. Does she walk right up, tail high and wagging? If she ignores you, or retreats into a corner, she may end up being shy, reserved, or need lots of socialization to become friendlier.",
"4. Drop your keys, bang a pot, or clap loudly. How does the puppy react? A quick startle is normal, but watch to see how long it takes her to recover. If it takes a while, the puppy may grow up to be high-strung and scared of noise.",
"5. After playing with the pup for a bit, get up and walk away, making sure she sees you. Does she follow? Sit there watching you? Ignore you and move on to something else? Her response may signal how independent or clingy she’ll be as an adult.",
"6. Bring in a small animal in a cage–a cat, rabbit, or hamster, for instance. Your puppy’s reaction may signal how strong a prey drive she’ll have. A dog who gets really excited probably isn’t a good match for a home with other small critters. It also means you may not be able to let the dog off-leash when you’re walking outside.",
"7. Watch your puppy play with her littermates. Is she the one chasing, nipping, and forcing her littermates to roll over? Is she the one rolling over or tucking in her tail? Or is she somewhere in between? Most homes do best with a dog who’s somewhere between the leader of the pack and a shrinking violet.",
"8. Bring the whole family with you and watch how a puppy reacts to each member. If your pup is going to live with your energetic kids, or your tall husband with the booming voice, find out how she reacts to both prospects before bringing her home.",
"You’ll need to do some thinking to answer this question. (First find out whether you’re Ready or not. Then meet your match with our MatchUp.)",
"You’ll need to determine what kind of dog parent you want to be. That is, will you be comfortable setting and enforcing rules, or would you rather be more relaxed, or permissive?",
"Bold pups, for instance, need someone who’s just as confident, can set rules and–kindly, but insistently–makes sure the dog follows those rules, every time.",
"Timid, sensitive pups need a soft touch. A puppy who falls to pieces around lots of activity and noise would probably do better with a quiet, older owner than a household full of young kids.",
"Do you like having a buddy who sticks to you like glue? Or do you work all day and need a dog who won’t melt down when you walk out the door? If it’s the former, you could probably handle a clingy pup; if it’s the latter, you want a more independent soul. (Our MatchUp can help you find dogs likely to be independent, among many other characteristics.)",
"Do you want to be able to walk your dog off-leash? If so, a pup who seems to have a high prey drive may not be the right pick because she’s likely to take off after anything small and furry that streaks past.",
"No matter what kind of home you’re offering, most experts advise against getting a puppy who’s extremely shy. Although your heart may go out to the pup who’s cowering in the corner, tail between her legs, a very timid pup is more likely to snap or bite out of fear as an adult. At the very least, extremely shy puppies need lots and lots of training to make them safe family pets.",
"Your puppy’s personality will continue to take shape after you bring her home, and you’ll play a big role in shaping it. To keep your pup on the right track, start housetraining right away, socialize your puppy to people and dogs, and sign up for puppy classes.",
"Bottom line: Behavior assessments are often used to gauge a puppy’s personality, but they’re an inexact science. In fact, they’ve never been conclusively proven to work. Still, they may help you make a more educated guess on which puppy is the best fit for you. Just keep in mind that how a pup fares on these tests at eight weeks isn’t an ironclad guarantee of who she’s likely to become.",
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We fall in love with the pup who has the fluffiest\ncoat, or the biggest and most soulful eyes. But choosing the dog you’re going\nto live with for years to come based on looks alone makes as much sense as\nmarrying someone because of his cute baby photo.\n\nTake the time to find a pup who’s likely to fit what you want in a dog once\nshe outgrows her prancing step and round belly. The first step is to figure\nout whether you’re truly ready for a dog. Then it’s time to find a good\nbreeder. (Of course, adopting a homeless pup from a shelter or rescue group is\nanother great option.)\n\nNext, take the time to meet the puppies and feel out which one is likeliest to\nbe your canine soul mate.\n\n## Behavior assessing a puppy\n\nBehavior assessments (also known as temperament tests) are widely used by\nbreeders and trainers to gauge what sort of personality a puppy will have when\nshe grows up. However, there’s not much proof they really work that well. A\npuppy’s personality is hardly fixed, and a pup can respond differently to\nthese tests from one week to the next.\n\nStill, most experts think the tests offer at least some measure of whether a\npuppy is more or less likely to be timid or bold, clingy or independent as an\nadult.\n\nKeep in mind that scoring one way or the other doesn’t mean a pup is doomed to\nturn into Cujo. What it may mean is that the puppy would do better in a\ndifferent kind of home than you’re offering.\n\n### Some simple tests\n\n1\\. Put the puppy on her back and cradle her in your lap, hand on her chest,\nlooking in her eyes. If she struggles and tries to flip back over, she’s\nconsidered an independent pup; if she calmly submits, she’s considered less\nself-reliant and more likely to look for direction from you.\n\n2\\. Pick her up by her front armpits, legs hanging down. If she struggles,\nthat’s considered a sign of willfulness. A pup who submits is thought to be\nless headstrong.\n\n3\\. Watch how the puppy reacts when a stranger (probably you) walks into the\nroom. Kneel down, clap your hands, and speak to her encouragingly. Does she\nwalk right up, tail high and wagging? If she ignores you, or retreats into a\ncorner, she may end up being shy, reserved, or need lots of socialization to\nbecome friendlier.\n\n4\\. Drop your keys, bang a pot, or clap loudly. How does the puppy react? A\nquick startle is normal, but watch to see how long it takes her to recover. If\nit takes a while, the puppy may grow up to be high-strung and scared of noise.\n\n5\\. After playing with the pup for a bit, get up and walk away, making sure\nshe sees you. Does she follow? Sit there watching you? Ignore you and move on\nto something else? Her response may signal how independent or clingy she’ll be\nas an adult.\n\n6\\. Bring in a small animal in a cage–a cat, rabbit, or hamster, for instance.\nYour puppy’s reaction may signal how strong a prey drive she’ll have. A dog\nwho gets really excited probably isn’t a good match for a home with other\nsmall critters. It also means you may not be able to let the dog off-leash\nwhen you’re walking outside.\n\n7\\. Watch your puppy play with her littermates. Is she the one chasing,\nnipping, and forcing her littermates to roll over? Is she the one rolling over\nor tucking in her tail? Or is she somewhere in between? Most homes do best\nwith a dog who’s somewhere between the leader of the pack and a shrinking\nviolet.\n\n8\\. Bring the whole family with you and watch how a puppy reacts to each\nmember. If your pup is going to live with your energetic kids, or your tall\nhusband with the booming voice, find out how she reacts to both prospects\nbefore bringing her home.\n\n## So which puppy is right for you?\n\nYou’ll need to do some thinking to answer this question. (First find out\nwhether you’re Ready or not. Then meet your match with our MatchUp.)\n\n### 1\\. What’s your training style?\n\nYou’ll need to determine what kind of dog parent you want to be. That is, will\nyou be comfortable setting and enforcing rules, or would you rather be more\nrelaxed, or permissive?\n\nBold pups, for instance, need someone who’s just as confident, can set rules\nand–kindly, but insistently–makes sure the dog follows those rules, every\ntime.\n\nTimid, sensitive pups need a soft touch. A puppy who falls to pieces around\nlots of activity and noise would probably do better with a quiet, older owner\nthan a household full of young kids.\n\n### 2\\. What do you want in a dog?\n\nDo you like having a buddy who sticks to you like glue? Or do you work all day\nand need a dog who won’t melt down when you walk out the door? If it’s the\nformer, you could probably handle a clingy pup; if it’s the latter, you want a\nmore independent soul. (Our MatchUp can help you find dogs likely to be\nindependent, among many other characteristics.)\n\nDo you want to be able to walk your dog off-leash? If so, a pup who seems to\nhave a high prey drive may not be the right pick because she’s likely to take\noff after anything small and furry that streaks past.\n\n### 3\\. Are there problem puppies?\n\nNo matter what kind of home you’re offering, most experts advise against\ngetting a puppy who’s extremely shy. Although your heart may go out to the pup\nwho’s cowering in the corner, tail between her legs, a very timid pup is more\nlikely to snap or bite out of fear as an adult. At the very least, extremely\nshy puppies need lots and lots of training to make them safe family pets.\n\n## Bringing your puppy home\n\nYour puppy’s personality will continue to take shape after you bring her home,\nand you’ll play a big role in shaping it. To keep your pup on the right track,\nstart housetraining right away, socialize your puppy to people and dogs, and\nsign up for puppy classes.\n\nBottom line: Behavior assessments are often used to gauge a puppy’s\npersonality, but they’re an inexact science. In fact, they’ve never been\nconclusively proven to work. Still, they may help you make a more educated\nguess on which puppy is the best fit for you. Just keep in mind that how a pup\nfares on these tests at eight weeks isn’t an ironclad guarantee of who she’s\nlikely to become.\n\nSHARE\n\nTWEET\n\nDogtime\n\n * Facebook Dogtime\n * Pinterest Dogtime\n * Instagram Dogtime\n\n##### Resources\n\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * Advertising\n * AdChoices\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms & Conditions\n\nEvolve Media LLC\n\nDogtime is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2021 All Rights\nReserved. | Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned\nand operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of\nany product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.\n\nMonitoring String\n\nmonitoring_string = \"c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc\"\n\n"
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"parsed_md": "How to remove pomegranate seeds | BBC Good Food\n\nBBC Good Food\n\nSkip to main content\n\n## My Good Food\n\nCreate an account\n\nSign in\n\nShopping List\n\n# How to remove pomegranate seeds\n\nWe show you two easy techniques for removing seeds from pomegranate fruit.\n\nShare:\n\n * Facebook\n * Pinterest\n * Twitter\n * Google+\n * Email\n\n## Points to remember\n\n * Roll the fruit first to loosen the seeds.\n * Score around the middle and tear it open into halves.\n * Hold each half over a bowl, seeds facing down and tap the skin with a wooden spoon, squeezing a little to release the seeds.\n * Alternatively, score 4 lines from top to bottom to quarter the pomegranate.\n * Submerge the pomegranate in a bowl of water and and pull apart the quarters, releasing the seeds with your hands.\n * The pith will float and the seeds will sink. Remove the pith and discard, then drain the seeds.\n\n * ### Tip\n\n#### Removing pomegranate seeds\n\nWhen scoring the fruit don’t cut through into the seeds, just the skin.\n\n * ### Tip\n\n#### Removing pomegranate seeds\n\nPomegranate juice is staining and has a tendency to squirt out, submerging the\nfruit in water will stop the spray.\n\n## Recipes using this technique\n\n * ### Pomegranate dressing\n\n4.5\n\n(2 ratings)\n\n * ### Sweet & sour ribs with pomegranate salsa\n\n4\n\n(4 ratings)\n\n * ### Orange & pomegranate cheesecake\n\n4.666665\n\n(9 ratings)\n\n## Related glossary terms\n\n * ### Pomegranate\n\npom-ee-gran-at\n\nNow mainly grown in America, Spain, the Middle East and India, pomegranates\noriginated in the area from Northern India...\n\n * ### Fenugreek seed\n\nfenn-you-greek seed\n\nA popular seed in Indian cookery, in which it's termed methi, this small,\nhard, mustard yellow seed has a tangy, bitter...\n\n * ### Fennel seeds\n\nfeh-nell seeds\n\nA dried seed that comes from the fennel herb, fennel seeds look like cumin\nseeds, only greener, and have an aniseed...\n\n## Skills & know how\n\nAs well as helping you decide what to cook we can also help you to cook it.\nFrom tips on cookery techniques to facts and information about health and\nnutrition, we’ve a wealth of foodie know how for you to explore.\n\nSee our how to section...\n\n## About BBC Good Food\n\nWe are the UK’s number one food brand. Whether you’re looking for healthy\nrecipes and guides, family projects and meal plans, the latest gadget reviews,\nfoodie travel inspiration or just the perfect recipe for dinner tonight, we’re\nhere to help.\n\n## Our recipes\n\nAll our recipes are tested thoroughly by us to make sure they’re suitable for\nyour kitchen at home. We know many of you are concerned about healthy eating,\nso we send them to a qualified nutritionist for thorough analysis too.\n\nStart browsing our recipes now\n\n## Tell us what you think...\n\nLove the new look or think we’ve missed the mark? We want to hear your\nthoughts – good and bad – to make sure we make the new website as useful as\npossible.\n\nGet in touch\n\n## Magazine\n\nSubscribe to BBC Good Food magazine and get triple-tested recipes delivered to\nyour door, every month.\n\nOrder today!\n\n## Events\n\nDiscover a BBC Good Food Show near you.\n\nBook tickets now\n\n## On TV\n\nSee your favourite chefs on Sky Channel 133, BT 313 and find their recipes at\ngoodfoodchannel.co.uk\n\n## Follow us\n\nJoin the BBC Good Food community by following us on Facebook, Twitter,\nPinterest, Instagram and Google Plus.\n\nFind out more here\n\n * More recipes\n * Get in touch\n * Subscribe to the magazine\n * BBC Good Food events\n * Good Food TV channel\n\n####\n\nThis website is published by Immediate Media Company Limited under licence\nfrom BBC Studios Distribution.\n\n© Immediate Media Company Limited, 2020\n\n * Site terms\n * Privacy policy\n * Manage cookies\n * Cookies policy\n * Complaints\n * Contact us\n * Advertise with us\n\nWant to receive regular food and recipe web notifications from us?\n\n"
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"Cracking into a pomegranate can be a bit... intimidating. Juice gets everywhere, you stain your hands, your clothes, your cutting board, and it can feel like you're wrestling out each seed individually. Stress no more! Follow the easy steps below for mess-free pomegranate eating. (Your white tee will thank you.)",
"See that little stem at the top of your pomegranate? That's the flower. Use the tip of a small paring knife to cut around the base of the flower and remove it from the top of the pomegranate.",
"No pomegranate is perfectly round—see those ridges and valleys running from top to bottom? Using your paring knife, slice shallow cuts from top to bottom between the ridges. Be careful not to cut too deep, or you'll end up releasing some of the juice, and you're gonna want alll of that.",
"Grip the pomegranate in your hands with your thumbs planted in the center of the removed flower. Gently pull from the center outward, separating each section like segments of an orange.",
"Finally, the good stuff: Now that you've got your fruit in sections, it's easy to gently scrape the seeds (or \"arils\") from the white membrane.",
"Success is yours! Eat 'em on their own, or use them in a recipe, like these addictive chocolate pom poms.",
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"Pomegranates are amongst the healthiest fruits on earth. They are loaded with essential nutrients like fiber, protein, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin K. This fruit supplies iron to the blood cells, thus helps in reducing symptoms of anemia including exhaustion, dizziness, weakness and hair loss. The amazing health benefits of pomegranate can be consumed in several ways. You can take them in the form of juice, eat the seeds raw or just bung lots of it in a salad. Healthy and full of nutrients, pomegranates aren’t easy to eat. It takes a lot of hard work (and time) to peel or cut them and remove the tiny, delicate seeds carefully. Here are two ways which can help in making the job easy.Method 1: Cutting Vertically",
"1. Place the fruit on a cutting board:Since the fruit contains a lot of juice which might stain your clothes, it is better to place it your cutting board and put a cloth over it.2. Cut the top: Cut the top crown of the pomegranate and remove it and dispose. The fruit should be in a cone shape after cutting.",
"3. Slice the skin along the ridges: The ridges are at the boundaries of the internal sections of the pomegranate.You do not want to cut through and slice the seeds. You only need to score the skin, so only cut through until you hit the white parts.4. Gently pull the pomegranate apart: The pomegranate will now look like a flower. If you don’t cut the bottom, the slices will remain attached at the center. You can then eat the pomegranate as is or separate the slices first.Method 2 : Cutting Horizontally",
"1. Make horizontal cuts: Make three horizontal cuts all the way around the fruit. Don’t pierce all the way through the fruit, just pierce through the skin such that fruit should remain in one piece after you have made your cuts.2. Cut the top and the bottom: Skin will come off and the seeds should be visible. Make sure very few seeds come off with the skin. If there is excess skin sticking to the body peel that away too.3. Score the fruit: Cut the fruit along one of the exposed star-like-lines vertically. Don't pierce all the way through. This is just so you can \"unwind\" the fruit later.4. Pry apart the pomegranate: With your thumbs in the initial center cut, pry apart the pomegranate into two halves, or disks. With the vertical incision you just made, pry open each disk, exposing a line of pomegranate in front of you. Each row of pomegranate will display several large chunks of the juicy, tasty seeds.",
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You can take\nthem in the form of juice, eat the seeds raw or just bung lots of it in a\nsalad. Healthy and full of nutrients, pomegranates aren’t easy to eat. It\ntakes a lot of hard work (and time) to peel or cut them and remove the tiny,\ndelicate seeds carefully. Here are two ways which can help in making the job\neasy.Method 1: Cutting Vertically\n\n1\\. Place the fruit on a cutting board:Since the fruit contains a lot of juice\nwhich might stain your clothes, it is better to place it your cutting board\nand put a cloth over it.2. Cut the top: Cut the top crown of the pomegranate\nand remove it and dispose. The fruit should be in a cone shape after cutting.\n\n3\\. Slice the skin along the ridges: The ridges are at the boundaries of the\ninternal sections of the pomegranate.You do not want to cut through and slice\nthe seeds. You only need to score the skin, so only cut through until you hit\nthe white parts.4. Gently pull the pomegranate apart: The pomegranate will now\nlook like a flower. If you don’t cut the bottom, the slices will remain\nattached at the center. You can then eat the pomegranate as is or separate the\nslices first.Method 2 : Cutting Horizontally\n\n1\\. Make horizontal cuts: Make three horizontal cuts all the way around the\nfruit. Don’t pierce all the way through the fruit, just pierce through the\nskin such that fruit should remain in one piece after you have made your\ncuts.2. Cut the top and the bottom: Skin will come off and the seeds should be\nvisible. Make sure very few seeds come off with the skin. If there is excess\nskin sticking to the body peel that away too.3. Score the fruit: Cut the fruit\nalong one of the exposed star-like-lines vertically. Don't pierce all the way\nthrough. This is just so you can \"unwind\" the fruit later.4. Pry apart the\npomegranate: With your thumbs in the initial center cut, pry apart the\npomegranate into two halves, or disks. With the vertical incision you just\nmade, pry open each disk, exposing a line of pomegranate in front of you. Each\nrow of pomegranate will display several large chunks of the juicy, tasty\nseeds.\n\nDisclaimer:The opinions expressed within this article are the personal\nopinions of the author. NDTV is not responsible for the accuracy,\ncompleteness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All\ninformation is provided on an as-is basis. 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"Pomegranates are a hallmark fruit of the holiday season. They look like an edible Christmas ornament -- one with an incredible inner architecture of bright, gem-toned seeds, bursting with flavor. One small problem: pomegranates can be a total pain in the you-know-what to deseed...if you don't know the trick, that is! Once you know the technique, less than a minute of work stands between you and a bowl of juicy pomegranate seeds.",
"Believed to have originated in Iran, pomegranates are now cultivated throughout the world and are found in cuisines ranging the globe. Touted for their wide array of health benefits and incredibly flavor, who wouldn’t want to serve them? There are a numerous tricks and techniques to break into this thick-skinned fruit, but nothing is as quick and easy -- or as stress relieving -- as this one.",
"You’ll need a knife, a cutting board, a wooden spoon, a big ol' bowl of water, a colander and a kitchen towel to catch any spattered juice (as it can stain your countertops).",
"First, trim off the little bud at the top to create a flat surface to whack with your spoon. Then cut the pomegranate in half, width-wise.",
"Place the bowl on top of your towel. Firmly hold the pomegranate half, cut side down, over the glass bowl. Give it several hearty whacks with the back of the spoon and the seeds will come flying out. Continue until of the seeds are out and then repeat with the remaining half.",
"The seeds will sink to the bottom of the water and the membrane, which is bitter and fibrous, will float to the top. Skim the pieces of membrane and the drain the seeds.",
"Now, what to do with your ruby beauties? Sprinkle them on braised pork tacos or over wild mushroom and butternut squash crepes, stir them into pomegranate sangria, or just eat them by the spoonful. You can't go wrong with these fruity gems."
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"In fact, I’ve woken up at night to scratches on my legs from his heel-knives (my loving term) and I’ve even created a specific salve for his cracked heels.",
"Another thing that seems to help a lot is using a foot scrub regularly. This homemade magnesium scrub is a a perfect solution for cracked heels and dry skin. I love using it to exfoliate feet, but it can be used on face and body as well. It leaves skin tingly and smooth and is completely natural.",
"Experts estimate that 80-95+% percent of adults are deficient in magnesium, and this can have dire consequences since the body uses magnesium in the processes that regulate heart health, mental health, blood pressure, and during pregnancy. In fact, magnesium is one of the most-needed minerals in the body and is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions.",
"I personally use a magnesium spray on my skin each day to help optimize my magnesium levels, but this soothing foot scrub is a great way to get a gentle (and relaxing) magnesium boost.",
"Epsom salt or magnesium salts would be rough on their own, but the addition of a few other soothing ingredients creates a scrub that is both exfoliating and moisturizing with a cooling sensation to ease dry skin and irritation.",
"A liquid oil like almond or olive oil moisturizes skin, while the roughness of the magnesium exfoliates. This scrub is naturally unscented, though a variety of essential oils can be added for scent and additional skin benefits.",
"A pinch of cinnamon powder and a few drops of peppermint essential oil make a festive scrub, or rose petals and lavender oil make a floral version. Some other great combinations would be:",
"If you don’t want a salt/magnesium based scrub or are getting magnesium from other sources, sugar can also be used in place of the salt to make a simple sugar scrub with many custom options for scent and color.",
"In general, scrubs are some of the easiest DIY beauty products to make, but there are so many options and customizations that I often get these questions:",
"It depends. Without the liquid soap, it lasts indefinitely, as both oil and epsom salt have a shelf life of several years. The liquid castile soap changes the formulation and introduces a liquid element, so I don’t keep it longer than 6 months in this case (though it usually gets used up long before 6 months anyway!",
"I prefer to use any type of scrub just before a shower for the easiest cleanup, and magnesium is especially helpful for some people at night, though this can be used at any time of day.",
"Technically Magnesium Oil isn’t an oil at all but a liquid salt solution, so it works differently than an oil would but it can definitely be used in a scrub like this. Over time, some of the epsom salt may dissolve, as there is technically liquid in magnesium “oil” but it would provide a much stronger source of magnesium since it isn’t diluted by the oil, and would be safer for drains and septic systems. If you want to try this version, I’d recommend making in smaller amounts and using 1 tablespoon of each magnesium oil and epsom salt. Here is a tutorial for making magnesium oil and this is the brand I purchase and use.",
"Whichever one you prefer! In the small amount in this recipe, any brand and scent of liquid castile soap will work and it helps make cleanup easier and skin softer. It isn’t necessary and can be omitted if you don’t have it. My personal favorite brands are this bulk unscented one and peppermint Dr. Bronners.",
"Absolutely! This will technically make it a salt scrub and not a magnesium scrub, but it will still make skin silky and soft.",
"Sure! Again, it will no longer be a magnesium scrub in this case, but sugar is great for skin (just not so much when consumed internally!)",
"Of course! Homemade gifts are my favorite, and I’ve given this scrub to friends, especially pregnant friends, as it seems to help ease the leg cramps that can come with pregnancy. Just make sure that it has an expiration date or leave out the liquid soap to make sure it lasts a long time.",
"Everywhere. My name is Katie and I am a glass jar addict. I have a whole cabinet of jars that I’ve purchased online, at thrift stores, antique stores and even rescued from friends kitchens when they were going to throw them out. I always prefer to reuse a jar if possible and give many gifts in mason jars. I also have some of these cork top jars with a wooden spoon that are perfect for DIY gifts like this and homemade bath salts, clay masks, etc.",
"Yes and no. Of course, check with your specific system if on septic before using this or any product that goes down the drain, but I’ve never had trouble with it clogging drains or messing up our septic system and I think the soap helps this.",
"Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.",
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"Can I use glycerine instead of the liquid Castile? & also can I add vitamin E oil in the scrub? any answer would be appreciated thank you!",
"Regarding the essential oils, can they be any one or do they have to be a specific type (like for skin; can you recommend where to buy them?)? For scent, can I use an extract like the ones I use to bake?",
"Yum. I just made a variation of this recipe and it was delightful.. I had a 1/2 cup of an oil mix that I used for a massive sugar scrub gift exchange (1 cup of each, sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, and jojoba oil plus 1.5 tablespoons of vitamin E oil. To that I added, two cups of Epsom salt, two teaspoons of Dr. Bronner’s Tea Tree Liquid Castille Soap and 30 drops of peppermint essential oils. I have to say that this combination is fabulous for the feet. My feet feel soft and clean at the same time. Most products (or projects) do either, but not both. Thank you for sharing your recipe. For small batches, I may add coarse cornmeal (or polenta) to the mix. It really exfoliates your skin.",
"I love this idea. I’ve tried sugar scrubs on my heels in winter but they just aren’t quite “hearty” enough. I think the Epsom salts would work great! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! By the way, one of my readers linked this post on my Meet & Greet Monday link-up. I asked that everyone link their favorite Eco-friendly posts and this article was a favorite. 🙂",
"I just tried this scrub on my feet. I used Dr. Bronner’s almond liquid castile soap and lavender essential oil. It felt so good and soothing, and my skin is so soft. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!",
"How long can I expect this recipe to hold up? I would like to give it as a gift and need some sort of “expiration” date",
"Mine is still holding up after 5 months. This is the first time I have made it, so I don’t really know how long I can expect it to last.",
"I’ll bet it could – but I think the tea tree scent would overpower any essential oils and smell kind of medicinal. Up to you if you like that scent.",
"Since I have a huge bottle of Dr Bronners Tea Tree liquid castille soap, I’m gonna give it a try. I plan on making a double batch (one for me and another for my hubby ’cause he’s a scrub fiend =) ). For half the batch I’ll add in sweet oil essential oil and I’ll add peppermint essential oil to the other.",
"Would probably be really good for toenail fungus that may be trying to set up shop- especially if you use fractionated coconut oil!",
"You definite could, or you could also just rub magnesium oil on the feet after using while the pores are really open and just put socks on over it.",
"Hi Sherry!!! Wellness Mama said that with the castille soap, it should last around six months. However, without it, it should last almost indefinitely! 🙂",
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"parsed_md": "Homemade Foot Scrub Recipe with Magnesium | Wellness Mama\n\n## Mobile Menu\n\n * Home\n * Start Here\n * About\n * Resources\n * Podcast\n * Blog\n\n * Health\n * Beauty\n * Mama Wellness\n * Natural Home\n * Natural Remedies\n * Organization\n * Travel\n * Reviews\n * Recipes\n\n * Beef Recipes\n * Breakfast Recipes\n * Condiment Recipes\n * Dessert Recipes\n * Drink Recipes\n * Pork Recipes\n * Poultry Recipes\n * Salad Recipes\n * Seafood Recipes\n * Side Dish Recipes\n * Snack Recipes\n * Soup & Stew Recipes\n * Newsletter\n * Shop\n\n * Menu\n * Skip to right header navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\nSimple Answers for Healthier Families\n\nWellness Mama » Blog » Beauty » Soothing Magnesium Foot Scrub\n\n# Soothing Magnesium Foot Scrub\n\nMay 16, 2016 (Updated: July 30, 2019) — by Katie Wells\n\nReading Time: 4 minThis post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my\naffiliate policy.\n\nEver gotten cracked heels? I’m pretty sure my husband can set some records\nwith his!\n\nIn fact, I’ve woken up at night to scratches on my legs from his heel-knives\n(my loving term) and I’ve even created a specific salve for his cracked heels.\n\nAnother thing that seems to help a lot is using a foot scrub regularly. This\nhomemade magnesium scrub is a a perfect solution for cracked heels and dry\nskin. I love using it to exfoliate feet, but it can be used on face and body\nas well. It leaves skin tingly and smooth and is completely natural.\n\n### Why Magnesium?\n\nExperts estimate that 80-95+% percent of adults are deficient in magnesium,\nand this can have dire consequences since the body uses magnesium in the\nprocesses that regulate heart health, mental health, blood pressure, and\nduring pregnancy. In fact, magnesium is one of the most-needed minerals in the\nbody and is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions.\n\nI personally use a magnesium spray on my skin each day to help optimize my\nmagnesium levels, but this soothing foot scrub is a great way to get a gentle\n(and relaxing) magnesium boost.\n\n## DIY Magnesium Foot Scrub Recipe\n\nEpsom salt or magnesium salts would be rough on their own, but the addition of\na few other soothing ingredients creates a scrub that is both exfoliating and\nmoisturizing with a cooling sensation to ease dry skin and irritation.\n\nA liquid oil like almond or olive oil moisturizes skin, while the roughness of\nthe magnesium exfoliates. This scrub is naturally unscented, though a variety\nof essential oils can be added for scent and additional skin benefits.\n\nA pinch of cinnamon powder and a few drops of peppermint essential oil make a\nfestive scrub, or rose petals and lavender oil make a floral version. Some\nother great combinations would be:\n\n * 10 drops lavender essential oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract\n * 10 drops citrus essential oil and 5 drops peppermint essential oil\n * 5 drops lemon essential oil and 5 drops rosemary essential oil\n\nIf you don’t want a salt/magnesium based scrub or are getting magnesium from\nother sources, sugar can also be used in place of the salt to make a simple\nsugar scrub with many custom options for scent and color.\n\n### Magnesium Foot Scrub Ingredients\n\n * 1 cup of epsom salt (a natural source of magnesium) or magnesium flakes\n * 1/4 cup olive oil or almond oil (also available here)\n * 1 teaspoon liquid castile soap (also available here)\n * Optional: 10-15 drops of essential oil of choice (I used peppermint)\n\n### Magnesium Foot Scrub Instructions\n\n 1. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients and add essential oils or scents until desired scent is achieved.\n 2. Store in an airtight jar and use a teaspoon sized amount to exfoliate feet or body as needed.\n 3. Rinse after use.\n\n### FAQs:\n\nIn general, scrubs are some of the easiest DIY beauty products to make, but\nthere are so many options and customizations that I often get these questions:\n\n#### How long does it last?\n\nIt depends. Without the liquid soap, it lasts indefinitely, as both oil and\nepsom salt have a shelf life of several years. The liquid castile soap changes\nthe formulation and introduces a liquid element, so I don’t keep it longer\nthan 6 months in this case (though it usually gets used up long before 6\nmonths anyway!\n\n#### Best time to use it?\n\nI prefer to use any type of scrub just before a shower for the easiest\ncleanup, and magnesium is especially helpful for some people at night, though\nthis can be used at any time of day.\n\n#### Can I use magnesium oil in place of the olive oil?\n\nTechnically Magnesium Oil isn’t an oil at all but a liquid salt solution, so\nit works differently than an oil would but it can definitely be used in a\nscrub like this. Over time, some of the epsom salt may dissolve, as there is\ntechnically liquid in magnesium “oil” but it would provide a much stronger\nsource of magnesium since it isn’t diluted by the oil, and would be safer for\ndrains and septic systems. If you want to try this version, I’d recommend\nmaking in smaller amounts and using 1 tablespoon of each magnesium oil and\nepsom salt. Here is a tutorial for making magnesium oil and this is the brand\nI purchase and use.\n\n#### What kind of liquid castile soap is best?\n\nWhichever one you prefer! In the small amount in this recipe, any brand and\nscent of liquid castile soap will work and it helps make cleanup easier and\nskin softer. It isn’t necessary and can be omitted if you don’t have it. My\npersonal favorite brands are this bulk unscented one and peppermint Dr.\nBronners.\n\n#### Can I use sea salt instead of magnesium?\n\nAbsolutely! This will technically make it a salt scrub and not a magnesium\nscrub, but it will still make skin silky and soft.\n\n#### Can I use sugar instead of magnesium?\n\nSure! Again, it will no longer be a magnesium scrub in this case, but sugar is\ngreat for skin (just not so much when consumed internally!)\n\n#### Can this be given as a gift?\n\nOf course! Homemade gifts are my favorite, and I’ve given this scrub to\nfriends, especially pregnant friends, as it seems to help ease the leg cramps\nthat can come with pregnancy. Just make sure that it has an expiration date or\nleave out the liquid soap to make sure it lasts a long time.\n\n#### Where do you get cute jars?\n\nEverywhere. My name is Katie and I am a glass jar addict. I have a whole\ncabinet of jars that I’ve purchased online, at thrift stores, antique stores\nand even rescued from friends kitchens when they were going to throw them out.\nI always prefer to reuse a jar if possible and give many gifts in mason jars.\nI also have some of these cork top jars with a wooden spoon that are perfect\nfor DIY gifts like this and homemade bath salts, clay masks, etc.\n\n#### Is this safe for drains and septic systems?\n\nYes and no. Of course, check with your specific system if on septic before\nusing this or any product that goes down the drain, but I’ve never had trouble\nwith it clogging drains or messing up our septic system and I think the soap\nhelps this.\n\nEver make a foot scrub? What did/would you use? Share below!\n\nFacebookTweetPinLinkedInReddit\n\nCategory: Beauty\n\n#### About Katie Wells\n\nKatie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of\nWellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife\nand mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to\nfind answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of\nher thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and\nverified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the\nbestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step\nLifestyle Detox.\n\n * View All Posts\n\n### It Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Be Healthy...\n\nJoin the Wellness Mama VIP email newsletter to get the latest articles,\nrecipes, podcasts, special discounts, and FREE access to my Quick Start Guide,\n7 Simple Steps for Healthier Families, and 1 week real food meal plan!\n\n### Wellnesse Products is my very own personal care line created for my family\nand yours!\n\nI couldn't find natural products that met my standards so I created my own.\nWellnesse is the result of a decade of research and dozens of tests, and your\nfamily can now use them too!\n\nLearn More\n\n### You May Also Enjoy These Posts...\n\n * Sleepytime Foot Spray\n\n * Magnesium Body Butter\n\n * Stress Relieving Magnesium Foot Soak Recipe\n\n * 3 Healthy Coconut Oil Lotion Recipes\n\n * Natural Headache Relief Stick\n\n * Herbal Face Oil Recipe\n\nPrevious Post: « Creative Ways to Use Eggshells\n\nNext Post: Nootropics and Smart Drugs: Brain Boosting Substances? »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Discussion (71 Comments)\n\n 1. Lisa Bogaars\n\nJune 9, 2014 at 3:18 AM\n\nwhere is the magnesium in the recipe?\n\nReply\n\n * Sabrina\n\nJune 12, 2014 at 12:06 PM\n\nThe epsom salt is the magnesium source.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Julie\n\nMay 29, 2014 at 10:15 AM\n\nCan I use coconut oil?\n\nReply\n\n 3. Allison\n\nMay 2, 2014 at 4:05 PM\n\nCan I use glycerine instead of the liquid Castile? & also can I add vitamin E\noil in the scrub? any answer would be appreciated thank you!\n\nReply\n\n 4. lainy\n\nMarch 11, 2014 at 8:17 AM\n\nRegarding the essential oils, can they be any one or do they have to be a\nspecific type (like for skin; can you recommend where to buy them?)? For\nscent, can I use an extract like the ones I use to bake?\n\nReply\n\n 5. Angelique\n\nJanuary 11, 2014 at 1:45 AM\n\nYum. I just made a variation of this recipe and it was delightful.. I had a\n1/2 cup of an oil mix that I used for a massive sugar scrub gift exchange (1\ncup of each, sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, and jojoba oil plus 1.5\ntablespoons of vitamin E oil. To that I added, two cups of Epsom salt, two\nteaspoons of Dr. Bronner’s Tea Tree Liquid Castille Soap and 30 drops of\npeppermint essential oils. I have to say that this combination is fabulous for\nthe feet. My feet feel soft and clean at the same time. Most products (or\nprojects) do either, but not both. Thank you for sharing your recipe. For\nsmall batches, I may add coarse cornmeal (or polenta) to the mix. It really\nexfoliates your skin.\n\nReply\n\n * lisa\n\nJune 1, 2014 at 8:33 PM\n\nI was thinking of making these as gifts. Would you happen to know how long\nthey would last?\n\nReply\n\n 6. Cad\n\nSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:55 AM\n\nI love this idea. I’ve tried sugar scrubs on my heels in winter but they just\naren’t quite “hearty” enough. I think the Epsom salts would work great! Thank\nyou so much for sharing your recipe! By the way, one of my readers linked this\npost on my Meet & Greet Monday link-up. I asked that everyone link their\nfavorite Eco-friendly posts and this article was a favorite. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 7. Michon\n\nAugust 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM\n\nHi can you tell me how long this scrub lasts and the best way to store it?\n\nReply\n\n 8. Michon\n\nMay 24, 2013 at 9:45 PM\n\nI just tried this scrub on my feet. I used Dr. Bronner’s almond liquid castile\nsoap and lavender essential oil. It felt so good and soothing, and my skin is\nso soft. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * J. Hughes\n\nAugust 19, 2013 at 3:03 PM\n\nHow long can I expect this recipe to hold up? I would like to give it as a\ngift and need some sort of “expiration” date\n\nReply\n\n * Michon\n\nAugust 20, 2013 at 9:18 AM\n\nMine is still holding up after 5 months. This is the first time I have made\nit, so I don’t really know how long I can expect it to last.\n\nReply\n\n 9. Sherry Lynn England\n\nMarch 21, 2013 at 2:26 PM\n\nCan Dr Bronners Tea Tree liquid castille soap work in this recipe?\n\nReply\n\n * Allison Maskell Hawkes\n\nMarch 21, 2013 at 2:41 PM\n\nI’ll bet it could – but I think the tea tree scent would overpower any\nessential oils and smell kind of medicinal. Up to you if you like that scent.\n\nReply\n\n * Wellness Mama\n\nMarch 21, 2013 at 3:23 PM\n\nIt should be fine....\n\nReply\n\n * Angelique\n\nNovember 9, 2013 at 4:46 PM\n\nSince I have a huge bottle of Dr Bronners Tea Tree liquid castille soap, I’m\ngonna give it a try. I plan on making a double batch (one for me and another\nfor my hubby ’cause he’s a scrub fiend =) ). For half the batch I’ll add in\nsweet oil essential oil and I’ll add peppermint essential oil to the other.\n\nReply\n\n * Sheila\n\nMay 29, 2016 at 3:59 PM\n\nWould probably be really good for toenail fungus that may be trying to set up\nshop- especially if you use fractionated coconut oil!\n\nReply\n\n 10. sharon vincello\n\nDecember 6, 2012 at 2:12 PM\n\nWhat do you think about adding magnesium oil to this?\n\nReply\n\n * Wellness Mama\n\nDecember 6, 2012 at 2:19 PM\n\nYou definite could, or you could also just rub magnesium oil on the feet after\nusing while the pores are really open and just put socks on over it.\n\nReply\n\n * Sherry\n\nJanuary 12, 2016 at 8:56 PM\n\nHow long would this foot scrub last...\n\nReply\n\n * Bree Colbern\n\nSeptember 26, 2016 at 7:56 PM\n\nHi Sherry!!! Wellness Mama said that with the castille soap, it should last\naround six months. 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"Professional Reference articles are designed for health professionals to use. They are written by UK doctors and based on research evidence, UK and European Guidelines. You may find the Atopic Eczema article more useful, or one of our other health articles.",
"Treatment of almost all medical conditions has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. NICE has issued rapid update guidelines in relation to many of these. This guidance is changing frequently. Please visit https://www.nice.org.uk/covid-19 to see if there is temporary guidance issued by NICE in relation to the management of this condition, which may vary from the information given below.",
"Eczema is a very nonspecific term. It is often used as being synonymous with dermatitis which simply means inflammation of skin. The different appearance, descriptions and distribution on the hands and feet can be confusing but also give clues about aetiology.",
"On the palms or soles it often starts as tiny vesicles deep under the skin, described as like 'sago'. If severe, the vesicles may coalesce to form tense bullae. In time, these burst to release exudate to the surface, with subsequent formation of erosions. Eventually, crusting occurs followed by healing or new lesions breaking out.",
"Contact irritant dermatitis may result from any weak acid or alkali, including detergents, shampoos and cleaning materials. It may result from foodstuffs, oils and greases. These may affect the dorsum of the hand first; however, prolonged use over months or years leads to involvement of the palms.",
"Contact allergy is due to a type IV hypersensitivity reaction and may be precipitated by such substances as formaldehyde, rubber compounds and preservative in creams or cutting oils. The eczema should only occur at the site of contact. This will be the soles from rubber in shoes but all over the hands from creams.",
"Endogenous eczema occurs when internal factors that are usually unknown precipitate the eczema. Pompholyx eczema is usually endogenous but is more common in hot climates. Atopic individuals are susceptible to hand eczema, especially if exposed to irritants.",
"Irrespective of the cause, continued contact with irritant substances will make any hand or foot eczema worse. This may mean taking time off work for engineers, cooks, hairdressers and others. Sometimes a change of employment has to be considered.",
"Treat blisters, exudate or erosions by soaking the affected part in potassium permanganate solution four-hourly until it is dry. Potassium permanganate is available as crystals or in a 1:1,000 solution. The strong solution is purple in colour but a few drops should be put into a basin to produce a light pink colour. If the solution is too strong, brown staining will occur.",
"Apply a potent steroid cream or ointment twice a day to gain control of the condition. The evidence for long-term maintenance therapy is limited and there is a risk of scarring due to inhibition of the repair system of the stratum corneum. Treatment should therefore be limited to six weeks unless necessary. A potent form is required for such tough skin, especially the palms and soles. No steroid cream will suppress the eczema if the causative agent is not removed. Steroid creams may be applied under occlusion. There is some doubt as to whether the usual twice-daily application of steroid creams is superior to just once-daily application.^[3] The latter may be more convenient and cheaper.",
"Topical pimecrolimus and tacrolimus are licensed for the treatment of atopic eczema not controlled by maximal topical corticosteroid treatment or where corticosteroid side-effects have occurred (especially skin atrophy).",
"Topical pimecrolimus is recommended for moderate atopic eczema on the face and neck of children aged 2-16 years. Topical tacrolimus can be used for moderate-to-severe atopic eczema in adults and children aged over 2 years. They are normally prescribed under supervision from a dermatologist.^[4, 5]",
"Hyperkeratotic plaques may be treated with 2-5% salicylic acid ointment. Polythene occlusion overnight improves effectiveness but can irritate normal skin.^[6]",
"Avoid soap and detergents and wash hands, using a moisturiser such as aqueous cream or emulsifying ointment. Regularly apply a moisturiser for dry skin between steroid applications. Protect hands when doing wet work, with rubber or PVC gloves, or use cotton gloves for dry work.",
"Oral alitretinoin, a retinoid, is licensed for the treatment of chronic refractory hand eczema. It is contra-indicated in uncontrolled hyperlipidaemia, uncontrolled hypothyroidism and hypervitaminosis A.^[7, 8]",
"Systemic corticosteroids have been used in short courses for refractory eczema. Likewise ciclosporin is occasionally used off-label for refractory hand eczema if first-line and second-line treatment have failed.",
"Phototherapy with ultraviolet B (UVB) or psoralen with ultraviolet A (PUVA) can be used in refractory cases of hand eczema, although prolonged use should be avoided, as this increases the risk of skin cancer.",
"If the offending irritant can be avoided then gradual improvement may occur over about six months but some will still have troublesome eczema.",
"If exposure continues then the outlook is very poor. Cement dermatitis is due to the chromium content and it produces a very nasty dermatitis that often continues even after stopping exposure.",
"Most patients with hand and foot eczema should be patch tested to establish a cause. Diagnosis of irritant and contact dermatitis on clinical grounds alone is unreliable.^[9]",
"An expert opinion may also be requested when an important decision has to be taken, such as change in occupation.",
"Sardy M, Ruzicka T; Successful therapy of refractory Hailey-Hailey disease with oral alitretinoin. Br J Dermatol. 2013 Aug 12. doi: 10.1111/bjd.12582.",
"ive had these patches for about a year now that dont move or grow. it started with 1, now i have about 10",
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Professional Articles\n 2. Dermatology\n\n * Save Saved\n * Print\n * Actions\n\n * Download PDF\n * Send Feedback\n * Manage Notes\n\n# Eczema on Hands and Feet\n\nAuthored by Dr Laurence Knott, Reviewed by Dr Helen Huins | Last edited 7 Sep\n2015 | Meets Patient’s editorial guidelines\n\nThis article is for Medical Professionals\n\nProfessional Reference articles are designed for health professionals to use.\nThey are written by UK doctors and based on research evidence, UK and European\nGuidelines. You may find the Atopic Eczema article more useful, or one of our\nother health articles.\n\nTreatment of almost all medical conditions has been affected by the COVID-19\npandemic. NICE has issued rapid update guidelines in relation to many of\nthese. This guidance is changing frequently. Please visit\nhttps://www.nice.org.uk/covid-19 to see if there is temporary guidance issued\nby NICE in relation to the management of this condition, which may vary from\nthe information given below.\n\n#### Eczema on Hands and Feet\n\n###### In this article\n\n * Description\n * Aetiology\n * Management\n * Prognosis\n * When to refer\n\nEczema is a very nonspecific term. It is often used as being synonymous with\ndermatitis which simply means inflammation of skin. The different appearance,\ndescriptions and distribution on the hands and feet can be confusing but also\ngive clues about aetiology.\n\nFor further information, see the separate Contact and Occupational Dermatitis\narticle.\n\n## Description\n\nAcute pompholyx eczema\n\n * Pompholyx is also called dyshidrotic eczema or vesicular hand eczema.\n * On the hands it is called cheiropompholyx.\n * On the feet it is called pedopompholyx.\n * On the palms or soles it often starts as tiny vesicles deep under the skin, described as like 'sago'. If severe, the vesicles may coalesce to form tense bullae. In time, these burst to release exudate to the surface, with subsequent formation of erosions. Eventually, crusting occurs followed by healing or new lesions breaking out.\n * Severe pompholyx around the nail folds may cause nail dystrophy, resulting in irregular ridges and chronic paronychia.\n\nSubacute eczema on palms and soles\n\n * This presents as erosions, crusting and some exudate; however, often the vesicles are not seen.\n\nChronic eczema on palms and soles\n\n * This results in excessive scaling or keratinisation.\n * Thick keratin or scale forms, which prevents easy movement of the hands and fingers, resulting in painful fissures.\n\nDorsum of hands or feet\n\n * Acute or subacute eczema presents as weeping, erosions and crusting.\n * Chronic eczema is dry, scaling and may show chapping with shallow erosions if contact with irritants has occurred.\n\n## Aetiology^[1]\n\nHand and foot eczema may be classified as endogenous or exogenous, although\nthe aetiology may be mixed.\n\n### Exogenous eczema\n\nContact irritant dermatitis may result from any weak acid or alkali, including\ndetergents, shampoos and cleaning materials. It may result from foodstuffs,\noils and greases. These may affect the dorsum of the hand first; however,\nprolonged use over months or years leads to involvement of the palms.\n\nContact allergy is due to a type IV hypersensitivity reaction and may be\nprecipitated by such substances as formaldehyde, rubber compounds and\npreservative in creams or cutting oils. The eczema should only occur at the\nsite of contact. This will be the soles from rubber in shoes but all over the\nhands from creams.\n\n### Endogenous eczema\n\nEndogenous eczema occurs when internal factors that are usually unknown\nprecipitate the eczema. Pompholyx eczema is usually endogenous but is more\ncommon in hot climates. Atopic individuals are susceptible to hand eczema,\nespecially if exposed to irritants.\n\n## Management^[2]\n\n * Irrespective of the cause, continued contact with irritant substances will make any hand or foot eczema worse. This may mean taking time off work for engineers, cooks, hairdressers and others. Sometimes a change of employment has to be considered.\n * Treat blisters, exudate or erosions by soaking the affected part in potassium permanganate solution four-hourly until it is dry. Potassium permanganate is available as crystals or in a 1:1,000 solution. The strong solution is purple in colour but a few drops should be put into a basin to produce a light pink colour. If the solution is too strong, brown staining will occur.\n * Apply a potent steroid cream or ointment twice a day to gain control of the condition. The evidence for long-term maintenance therapy is limited and there is a risk of scarring due to inhibition of the repair system of the stratum corneum. Treatment should therefore be limited to six weeks unless necessary. A potent form is required for such tough skin, especially the palms and soles. No steroid cream will suppress the eczema if the causative agent is not removed. Steroid creams may be applied under occlusion. There is some doubt as to whether the usual twice-daily application of steroid creams is superior to just once-daily application.^[3] The latter may be more convenient and cheaper.\n * Topical pimecrolimus and tacrolimus are licensed for the treatment of atopic eczema not controlled by maximal topical corticosteroid treatment or where corticosteroid side-effects have occurred (especially skin atrophy).\n * Topical pimecrolimus is recommended for moderate atopic eczema on the face and neck of children aged 2-16 years. Topical tacrolimus can be used for moderate-to-severe atopic eczema in adults and children aged over 2 years. They are normally prescribed under supervision from a dermatologist.^[4, 5]\n * Hyperkeratotic plaques may be treated with 2-5% salicylic acid ointment. Polythene occlusion overnight improves effectiveness but can irritate normal skin.^[6]\n * Avoid soap and detergents and wash hands, using a moisturiser such as aqueous cream or emulsifying ointment. Regularly apply a moisturiser for dry skin between steroid applications. Protect hands when doing wet work, with rubber or PVC gloves, or use cotton gloves for dry work.\n * Oral alitretinoin, a retinoid, is licensed for the treatment of chronic refractory hand eczema. It is contra-indicated in uncontrolled hyperlipidaemia, uncontrolled hypothyroidism and hypervitaminosis A.^[7, 8]\n * Systemic corticosteroids have been used in short courses for refractory eczema. Likewise ciclosporin is occasionally used off-label for refractory hand eczema if first-line and second-line treatment have failed.\n * Phototherapy with ultraviolet B (UVB) or psoralen with ultraviolet A (PUVA) can be used in refractory cases of hand eczema, although prolonged use should be avoided, as this increases the risk of skin cancer.\n\n## Prognosis\n\nIf the offending irritant can be avoided then gradual improvement may occur\nover about six months but some will still have troublesome eczema.\n\nIf exposure continues then the outlook is very poor. Cement dermatitis is due\nto the chromium content and it produces a very nasty dermatitis that often\ncontinues even after stopping exposure.\n\n## When to refer\n\nMost patients with hand and foot eczema should be patch tested to establish a\ncause. Diagnosis of irritant and contact dermatitis on clinical grounds alone\nis unreliable.^[9]\n\nAn expert opinion may also be requested when an important decision has to be\ntaken, such as change in occupation.\n\n#### Further reading and references\n\n * Hand and foot eczema; Primary Care Dermatology Society, 2014\n\n * National Eczema Society\n\n 1. Dermatitis (Eczema) including Occupational Dermatitis; Ministry of Defence, 2008\n\n 2. Guidelines for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hand eczema; European Society Contact Dermatitis (Jan 2015)\n\n 3. Frequency of application of topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema; NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance, August 2004\n\n 4. Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus for atopic eczema; NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance, August 2004\n\n 5. British National Formulary; 69th Edition (Mar 2015) British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London\n\n 6. Lakshmi C, Srinivas CR; Hand eczema: an update. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2012 Sep-Oct78(5):569-82. doi: 10.4103/0378-6323.100547.\n\n 7. Alitretinoin for the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema; NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance, August 2009\n\n 8. Sardy M, Ruzicka T; Successful therapy of refractory Hailey-Hailey disease with oral alitretinoin. Br J Dermatol. 2013 Aug 12. doi: 10.1111/bjd.12582.\n\n 9. 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"Dry, cracked heels can not only be unsightly, but can often be a source of pain and embarrassment. The good news is that baby smooth heels are achievable with a little elbow grease and help from your podiatrist. Most minor cracked heels are able to be treated at home but for the best results, our podiatrist's can remove the dead skin from your feet in just 30mins leaving them soft, smooth and ready for sandals.",
"What are Cracked Heels? Cracked heels are caused by cracking or splitting of the skin. This splitting may be due to dryness or thickening of the skin (callus) that cracks and breaks under pressure.",
"When the skin around the heels becomes thickened or dry, it loses it's suppleness and elasticity, and can split under simple pressures such as that from walking. This can lead to unsightly, painful and even bleeding, cracked heels. This can further be made worse in people who have a large fatty pad on the sole of their feet, which under pressure requires more elasticity in the skin to expand without cracking. Other causes of increased pressure includes prolonged standing, pregnancy or excess weight.",
"Genetics. Skin type is often genetic. Some heels get thick very thick callus but don't crack where as others have no callus at all but crack badly after a day on the beach.",
"Increased weight which causes increased pressure on the heels causing callus. With increased weight the heel is also required expand more and hence can often crack more.",
"Unhealthy, dry scaly skin that can be caused by climate, such as low humidity during dry summers or cold winters",
"Medical Causes of Cracked Heels These conditions can lead to drying of the skin: - Genetics - Diabetes where autonomic neuropathy leads to less sweating and thus less moisture - Thyroid problems - Dermatitis caused by Tinea / Athletes feet - Venous stasis dermatitis - Downs syndrome - Kidney disease or taking diuretics - Lymphoma - Psoriasis & Eczema - Chilblains & Pressure & Circulation Issues - Pregnancy",
"Note: in the elderly or diabetic feet, callused or cracked heels may be a sign of increased pressure and can be a precursor to an ulcer. These cases should be assessed by a podiatrist before commencing any at home treatments.",
"Podiatry Treatments The quickest way to baby smooth heels is to visit your podiatrist who can safely remove the dead skin leaving you with healthy and flauntable feet. They can also provide you with information on what sort of creams are best for your skin type as well as rule out more serious reasons as to why your skin might by dry and cracking.",
"In addition to cleaning the dead dry skin from your heels for you, your podiatrist may also be able to treat the underlying causes to your cracking as well as giving you the right advice on how to keep your heels in great condition. > Podiatry for Cracked heels",
"Heel Balms: Using a heel balm or oil based moisturiser twice daily. Using a heel balm in the morning is very important as it increases the elasticity of the skin on your heels before you get moving for the day and assists in decreasing the occurrence of cracks. If you don't like the feeling of a heel balm on your feet, just try using a small amount around the rims of the heels and on cracked areas only. Using heel balm this way will mean less greasiness on your feet and less chance of slipping - you'll barely know its on there! Our favorite heel balm is pedicare which is available in clinic at Podantics as well as specialty shops such as thefootshop.com.au. We like this heel balm as it contains a combination of Urea, AHA and glycerin which is a humectant meaning it helps to retain the moisture in skin. locally made and less irritating than some of the larger companies. If you don't like getting your hands dirty then try a stick heel balm as its quick and simple to apply.",
"Exfoliation: A pumice stone or a foot file (like a giant emery board) can be used to reduce the thickness of the hard skin in less severe cases. In more severe cases you may need the help of a podiatrist. Podiatrist's can remove the thick layer of the heel callus fairly simply. This may be done regularly, or if you are willing to put the work in, it can give you a kick start in the right direction. Try using a foot file on both wet and dry feet to see which one works better with your skin type!",
"Prevent Infection: If cracks start to bleed apply an antiseptic to your heels to prevent infection. Keep the cracks clean by applying a dressing as needed. The other advantage to wearing a dressing is that it will help keep in the moisture too.",
"Protection: For bad cracks, wearing heel cups in your shoes may help. Heel cups made of silicon can help to keep your feet moist and stop the heel pad from expanding excessively and creating the movement which causes cracking in the first place.",
"Strapping: Strapping your cracked heels can be useful if your heels are very painful and bleeding. When this happens, our podiatrist are on hand to strap your feet and teach you how to strap cracked heels together with a rigid sports tape to 'hold' the cracks together while they heal.",
"Related articles > Podiatry for Cracked heels > Skin and Nail Care by Podantics > Skin Conditions of the feet > Callus > Corns > Diabetes and your feet > Podiatry treatment for cracked heels > Pedicures for cracked heels"
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The good news is that baby smooth heels are achievable\nwith a little elbow grease and help from your podiatrist. Most minor cracked\nheels are able to be treated at home but for the best results, our\npodiatrist's can remove the dead skin from your feet in just 30mins leaving\nthem soft, smooth and ready for sandals.\n\nWhat are Cracked Heels? Cracked heels are caused by cracking or splitting of\nthe skin. This splitting may be due to dryness or thickening of the skin\n(callus) that cracks and breaks under pressure.\n\nWhen the skin around the heels becomes thickened or dry, it loses it's\nsuppleness and elasticity, and can split under simple pressures such as that\nfrom walking. This can lead to unsightly, painful and even bleeding, cracked\nheels. This can further be made worse in people who have a large fatty pad on\nthe sole of their feet, which under pressure requires more elasticity in the\nskin to expand without cracking. Other causes of increased pressure includes\nprolonged standing, pregnancy or excess weight.\n\n## Causes of Cracked Heels\n\n * Walking around barefooted or in footwear such as thongs, sling or open backed sandals which drys out the feet\n * Genetics. Skin type is often genetic. Some heels get thick very thick callus but don't crack where as others have no callus at all but crack badly after a day on the beach.\n * Long standing at work or home, especially on hard floors\n * Increased weight which causes increased pressure on the heels causing callus. With increased weight the heel is also required expand more and hence can often crack more.\n * Ill fitting shoes or sandals that don't support the heels from expanding sideways under pressure.\n * Unhygienic circumstances or conditions as well as fungal infections/tinea\n * Unhealthy, dry scaly skin that can be caused by climate, such as low humidity during dry summers or cold winters\n * Deficiency of vitamins, minerals, zinc and malnutrition.\n * Hormonal Conditions such as thyroid or estrogen imbalances.\n * Circulation problems\n\n \n \n--- \n \nMedical Causes of Cracked Heels These conditions can lead to drying of the\nskin: - Genetics - Diabetes where autonomic neuropathy leads to less sweating\nand thus less moisture - Thyroid problems - Dermatitis caused by Tinea /\nAthletes feet - Venous stasis dermatitis - Downs syndrome - Kidney disease or\ntaking diuretics - Lymphoma - Psoriasis & Eczema - Chilblains & Pressure &\nCirculation Issues - Pregnancy\n\nNote: in the elderly or diabetic feet, callused or cracked heels may be a sign\nof increased pressure and can be a precursor to an ulcer. These cases should\nbe assessed by a podiatrist before commencing any at home treatments.\n\nPodiatry Treatments The quickest way to baby smooth heels is to visit your\npodiatrist who can safely remove the dead skin leaving you with healthy and\nflauntable feet. They can also provide you with information on what sort of\ncreams are best for your skin type as well as rule out more serious reasons as\nto why your skin might by dry and cracking.\n\nIn addition to cleaning the dead dry skin from your heels for you, your\npodiatrist may also be able to treat the underlying causes to your cracking as\nwell as giving you the right advice on how to keep your heels in great\ncondition. > Podiatry for Cracked heels\n\nSimple treatments you can do at home include:\n\n * Heel Balms: Using a heel balm or oil based moisturiser twice daily. Using a heel balm in the morning is very important as it increases the elasticity of the skin on your heels before you get moving for the day and assists in decreasing the occurrence of cracks. If you don't like the feeling of a heel balm on your feet, just try using a small amount around the rims of the heels and on cracked areas only. Using heel balm this way will mean less greasiness on your feet and less chance of slipping - you'll barely know its on there! Our favorite heel balm is pedicare which is available in clinic at Podantics as well as specialty shops such as thefootshop.com.au. We like this heel balm as it contains a combination of Urea, AHA and glycerin which is a humectant meaning it helps to retain the moisture in skin. locally made and less irritating than some of the larger companies. If you don't like getting your hands dirty then try a stick heel balm as its quick and simple to apply.\n * Exfoliation: A pumice stone or a foot file (like a giant emery board) can be used to reduce the thickness of the hard skin in less severe cases. In more severe cases you may need the help of a podiatrist. Podiatrist's can remove the thick layer of the heel callus fairly simply. This may be done regularly, or if you are willing to put the work in, it can give you a kick start in the right direction. Try using a foot file on both wet and dry feet to see which one works better with your skin type!\n * Prevent Infection: If cracks start to bleed apply an antiseptic to your heels to prevent infection. Keep the cracks clean by applying a dressing as needed. The other advantage to wearing a dressing is that it will help keep in the moisture too.\n * Shoes: Wear closed in shoes and good socks when you can.\n * Hydration: Drink plenty of water to keep you and your the skin hydrated.\n * Diet: Essential fatty acids within your diet (e.g. Omega 3 fatty acids) and a good diet may assist.\n * Protection: For bad cracks, wearing heel cups in your shoes may help. Heel cups made of silicon can help to keep your feet moist and stop the heel pad from expanding excessively and creating the movement which causes cracking in the first place.\n * Strapping: Strapping your cracked heels can be useful if your heels are very painful and bleeding. When this happens, our podiatrist are on hand to strap your feet and teach you how to strap cracked heels together with a rigid sports tape to 'hold' the cracks together while they heal.\n\nRelated articles > Podiatry for Cracked heels > Skin and Nail Care by\nPodantics > Skin Conditions of the feet > Callus > Corns > Diabetes and your\nfeet > Podiatry treatment for cracked heels > Pedicures for cracked heels\n\nCall: 8272 8755\n\n## Contact Us\n\nUnley Rd: 08 8272 8755 Magill: 08 8364 0112\n\nsupporter of: www.thefootshop.com.au\n\n|\n\n## Services\n\nGeneral Podiatry Children's Podiatry Foot Pain Ingrown Toenail Surgery\nOrthotics & Biomechanics Sports Podiatry Skin & Nail Care\n\n|\n\n## Foot Conditions\n\nCracked heels Foot & Ankle Injuries Heel Pain Ingrown Toenails Nail Problems\nPlantar Fasciitis Diabetic Feet\n\n|\n\nPh: 08 8364 0112 \n \n---|---|---|--- \n \nCopy Right - Disclaimer - Terms & Conditions\n\n * Home\n * About Us\n\n * Our Team\n * Latest News\n * NDIS Podiatry\n\n * Podiatry\n\n * General Podiatry\n * Heel Pain Centre\n * Childrens Podiatry\n * Skin and Nail Care\n * Cracked Heels\n * Diabetic Podiatry\n * Biomechanics and Orthotics\n * Nail Surgery\n * Foot & Ankle Injuries\n\n * Pedicures\n * Conditions\n\n * Heel Pain >\n\n * Heel Spur\n * Plantar Fasciopathy\n * Plantar Fasciitis\n * Sever's Disease and Heel Pain in Children\n\n * Heel Callus Cracked heels\n * Foot Conditions >\n\n * Achilles Tendonitis\n * Ankle Pain and Sprains\n * Bunion's\n * Cold Feet\n * Flat Feet (over prontation)\n * Foot Cramps\n * Gout\n * Toes Deformities\n * Hot Feet\n * Mortons Neuroma\n * Overlapping Toes\n * Posterior Tibial Tendonitis\n * Shin Splints\n * Smelly Feet\n * Swollen Feet\n * Tendonitis\n\n * Ingrown Toenails\n * Nail Problems >\n\n * Fungal Toenails (onychomycosis)\n\n * Skin Problems >\n\n * Athletes Foot & Tinea\n * Blisters\n * Calluses\n * Chilblains\n * Corns\n * Warts\n\n * Diabetic Feet >\n\n * Diabetic Foot\n * Diabetic Shoe Wear\n * Foot Ulcers\n * Peripheral Neuropathy\n\n * Childrens Feet\n\n * Pregnancy and Feet\n * How to promote health feet in children and babies\n * Children and shoes\n * Paediatric flat feet\n\n * Sports Podiatry\n\n * Orthotics\n * Running\n\n * Adelaide Clinics\n\n * Unley Rd Podiatry\n * Magill Podiatry\n * Tranmere Village Medical Centre\n * Contact Us\n\n * Coronavirus Policy\n\n"
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"Dry, cracked skin on the heels, also known as xerosis, occurs when the skin thickens (forming calluses), and fissuring (cracking on the bottom of the heel) occurs. Cracked heels can become a serious problem and can cause significant pain if left untreated.",
"Almost anyone can develop cracked heels, but people who live in dry climates, walk around barefoot, or wear shoes that expose their heels are more prone to developing this problem. Remember, the heel is the first part of the body to hit the ground.",
"It can also be a manifestation of other skin conditions like psoriasis. Obesity also seems to be a factor, as the extra body weight applies extra pressure to the feet, especially the heel.",
"Most people are initially concerned only about the cosmetic aspect of the problem, as the skin thickens and becomes unsightly.",
"If treatment is delayed, however, the condition progresses. The thickened skin will dry further, which leads to additional and more severe or painful cracks (fissures), which deepen and grow longer, and may bleed or become infected.",
"The dermis is the thicker of the skin’s two layers, except on parts of the body where pressure and friction are greater—e.g., our heels. In these areas, the epidermis is thick and full of active cells.",
"Under normal circumstances, this process takes approximately one month. But in skin that is subject to excessive pressure and friction, or in patients suffering from skin conditions such as psoriasis, new cells accumulate at a faster rate than the old cells are shed, causing the epidermis to become unusually thick.",
"During the early stages you will notice your skin thickening. The skin may become dry, flaky, and itchy. As the problem worsens, you will notice small cracks appearing around and on the bottom or fatty pad of your heel.",
"As the cracks begin to develop more, you will see an increase in redness and soreness, and you will experience pain and difficulty walking. The thickened skin will split and create grooves, which are often painful and may bleed. These are called fissures.",
"Diabetes can interfere with your body’s ability to produce oils, making your skin susceptible to dryness. Standing for long periods can create extra stress on your heels.",
"If you are overweight, it is important to begin losing weight immediately. Obesity is a leading cause of foot problems. Going barefoot or wearing open- backed shoes on a regular basis can cause your fat pad to expand more than usual.",
"After a period of expansion, the heel becomes susceptible to cracking and fissuring. To see how this happens, take a ripe tomato and place it on your kitchen counter. With the palm of your hand, apply pressure to the tomato by pressing down on the top.",
"As you continue pressing, you will notice the sides of the tomato beginning to crack, allowing juice to squirt out. The same thing happens to your heel if too much pressure is put on it. This excessive pressure may cause bleeding in the deeper fissures.",
"Diagnosing your cracked heels may be simple, especially if you wait until the cracks have turned into deep, long fissures. Your podiatrist may want to take a skin sample for biopsy to be sure there are no infections or diseases present.",
"Your doctor will also inquire about any of your daily activities that may have led to the cracking. He or she will ask you about your grooming habits, past medical history, and what type of shoes you wear.",
"Treatment plans are often dictated by the severity and cause of the cracked heels. Initial treatment is often focused preventing fissures, which are vulnerable to infection.",
"As these wounds heal, relieving symptoms and preventing them from recurring becomes the long-term objective. Treating cracked heels is easiest before the cracks become deep, painful, and bloody.",
"You should always have your condition evaluated by a podiatrist before self- medicating. At-home remedies can be helpful, but your doctor will be able to determine the severity of your condition and create an appropriate treatment plan.",
"Moisturizers can be prescribed by your doctor or bought over-the-counter at a drugstore. Prescription medications that peel away the extra layers of skin are often necessary. Topical antibiotics or antifungals may also be required if your condition is more serious.",
"For the best results, you should soak your feet in warm water for a minimum of fifteen minutes to hydrate the skin. After that, pat-dry your feet completely and apply the moisturizer. Doing this at night and wearing socks to bed after moisturizing can help to “lock in” the moisture.",
"Pumice stones can also be used to scrub away dead skin. Generally, you should soak your feet in warm water first to soften the skin and to make dead-skin removal easier.",
"If you wear open-backed shoes such as sandals or high heels, you should take extra care of your feet, especially the parts that are exposed.",
"You should also consider limiting how often you wear these types of shoes, especially if you are at risk for developing this problem because of an underlying skin condition such as psoriasis, eczema, or athlete’s foot. Remember, lotion should be applied two or three times daily.",
"It is okay to occasionally wear shoes that expose your heel, but you need to give your feet a break from the harmful conditions imposed by these shoes.",
"Foot pain can sometimes be a sign of an underlying condition that requires medical attention. Find out when to see your doctor, and much more.",
"Many people use orthotics to improve the function and stability of their feet. Learn about the various types of orthotics used to help restore mobility.",
"There are five metatarsals in all. The metatarsals are the long bones located in our feet, between the tarsal (ankle) bones and the phalanges (toes).",
"It is not the intention of FootVitals.com to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of a podiatrist, physician or other qualified health care professional for diagnosis and answers to your medical questions. By using this website, you agree to our Terms of Use."
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Cracked heels can become a serious problem and can cause\nsignificant pain if left untreated.\n\nAlmost anyone can develop cracked heels, but people who live in dry climates,\nwalk around barefoot, or wear shoes that expose their heels are more prone to\ndeveloping this problem. Remember, the heel is the first part of the body to\nhit the ground.\n\nDry, cracking skin can be a sign of an underlying condition such as diabetes,\npoor circulation, or neuropathy.\n\nIt can also be a manifestation of other skin conditions like psoriasis.\nObesity also seems to be a factor, as the extra body weight applies extra\npressure to the feet, especially the heel.\n\nBecause cracked heels are not always painful, many people put off seeking\nmedical attention.\n\nMost people are initially concerned only about the cosmetic aspect of the\nproblem, as the skin thickens and becomes unsightly.\n\nIf treatment is delayed, however, the condition progresses. The thickened skin\nwill dry further, which leads to additional and more severe or painful cracks\n(fissures), which deepen and grow longer, and may bleed or become infected.\n\nThe dermis is the thicker of the skin’s two layers, except on parts of the\nbody where pressure and friction are greater—e.g., our heels. In these areas,\nthe epidermis is thick and full of active cells.\n\nThese cells die and accumulate on the surface of the skin, where they are shed\nor rubbed away.\n\nUnder normal circumstances, this process takes approximately one month. But in\nskin that is subject to excessive pressure and friction, or in patients\nsuffering from skin conditions such as psoriasis, new cells accumulate at a\nfaster rate than the old cells are shed, causing the epidermis to become\nunusually thick.\n\nAs this thicker layer of skin dries, it becomes brittle, and is prone to\ncracking or splitting.\n\n## Cracked Heel Symptoms You Should Look For\n\nThe most common symptoms associated with cracked heels are:\n\n * Itchy skin\n * Dry, flaky skin\n * Pain while walking\n * Redness of heel\n * Hard growth of skin on outer edge of heel\n * Yellow or darkened skin on heel\n * Pain that increases when wearing thin soles or open-backed shoes\n * Cracks progressively worsen, deepening and growing longer\n\nDuring the early stages you will notice your skin thickening. The skin may\nbecome dry, flaky, and itchy. As the problem worsens, you will notice small\ncracks appearing around and on the bottom or fatty pad of your heel.\n\nAs the cracks begin to develop more, you will see an increase in redness and\nsoreness, and you will experience pain and difficulty walking. The thickened\nskin will split and create grooves, which are often painful and may bleed.\nThese are called fissures.\n\n## Why Do I Have Cracked Heels?\n\nThere are many different causes of cracked heels. Some are more common than\nothers:\n\n * Decreased function of the sweat glands\n * Dry skin\n * Obesity\n * Heel spurs\n * Walking barefoot\n * Wearing sandals or open-back shoes often\n * Athlete’s foot\n * Diabetes\n * Foot deformities\n * Faulty foot mechanics, such as may be caused by excessively high arches or flat feet\n * Thyroid disease\n * Psoriasis or other types of skin conditions\n * Prolonged standing, especially on hard surfaces\n * Improper footwear\n * Aging: our skin becomes thin and dry with age\n\nDiabetes can interfere with your body’s ability to produce oils, making your\nskin susceptible to dryness. Standing for long periods can create extra stress\non your heels.\n\nIf you are overweight, it is important to begin losing weight immediately.\nObesity is a leading cause of foot problems. Going barefoot or wearing open-\nbacked shoes on a regular basis can cause your fat pad to expand more than\nusual.\n\nAfter a period of expansion, the heel becomes susceptible to cracking and\nfissuring. To see how this happens, take a ripe tomato and place it on your\nkitchen counter. With the palm of your hand, apply pressure to the tomato by\npressing down on the top.\n\nAs you continue pressing, you will notice the sides of the tomato beginning to\ncrack, allowing juice to squirt out. The same thing happens to your heel if\ntoo much pressure is put on it. This excessive pressure may cause bleeding in\nthe deeper fissures.\n\n## How Are Cracked Heels Diagnosed?\n\nDiagnosing your cracked heels may be simple, especially if you wait until the\ncracks have turned into deep, long fissures. Your podiatrist may want to take\na skin sample for biopsy to be sure there are no infections or diseases\npresent.\n\nYour doctor will also inquire about any of your daily activities that may have\nled to the cracking. He or she will ask you about your grooming habits, past\nmedical history, and what type of shoes you wear.\n\n## How Are Cracked Heels Treated?\n\nTreatment plans are often dictated by the severity and cause of the cracked\nheels. Initial treatment is often focused preventing fissures, which are\nvulnerable to infection.\n\nAs these wounds heal, relieving symptoms and preventing them from recurring\nbecomes the long-term objective. Treating cracked heels is easiest before the\ncracks become deep, painful, and bloody.\n\nTreatment options for cracked heels include:\n\n * Removing the hard, thick skin with a scalpel to promote healing\n * Special creams to moisturize (usually recommended twice daily)\n * Special socks that provide cushioning and promote moisture control\n * Wound-care measures such as topical antibiotics and bandage changes (usually only in severe cases)\n * Orthotics or arch supports to improve foot mechanics to decrease friction\n * Pumice stone, to be used daily after soaking\n * Wearing shoes that have closed heels\n * Wearing shoes that have added support in the arch and heel\n\nYou should always have your condition evaluated by a podiatrist before self-\nmedicating. At-home remedies can be helpful, but your doctor will be able to\ndetermine the severity of your condition and create an appropriate treatment\nplan.\n\nMoisturizers can be prescribed by your doctor or bought over-the-counter at a\ndrugstore. Prescription medications that peel away the extra layers of skin\nare often necessary. Topical antibiotics or antifungals may also be required\nif your condition is more serious.\n\nFor the best results, you should soak your feet in warm water for a minimum of\nfifteen minutes to hydrate the skin. After that, pat-dry your feet completely\nand apply the moisturizer. Doing this at night and wearing socks to bed after\nmoisturizing can help to “lock in” the moisture.\n\nPumice stones can also be used to scrub away dead skin. Generally, you should\nsoak your feet in warm water first to soften the skin and to make dead-skin\nremoval easier.\n\nIf you wear open-backed shoes such as sandals or high heels, you should take\nextra care of your feet, especially the parts that are exposed.\n\nYou should also consider limiting how often you wear these types of shoes,\nespecially if you are at risk for developing this problem because of an\nunderlying skin condition such as psoriasis, eczema, or athlete’s foot.\nRemember, lotion should be applied two or three times daily.\n\n## How Can I Prevent Cracked Heels?\n\nHere are a few tips to help you prevent cracked heels:\n\n * Always apply lotion to your heels after bathing or swimming.\n * Apply lotion before bed, and wear socks to lock in moisture.\n * Remove excess skin from your heel.\n * Do not wait to see a doctor if your heels begin to crack.\n * It is okay to occasionally wear shoes that expose your heel, but you need to give your feet a break from the harmful conditions imposed by these shoes.\n * Wear shoes that control excessive pronation; this helps prevent friction.\n\n## Questions to Ask Your Doctor\n\nHere are some questions you may want to ask your doctor about cracked heels:\n\n * What are the chances the cracks will recur?\n * How will I have to change my daily habits to prevent them from recurring?\n * Will treatment interfere with my normal activities?\n * During my next visit, will there be additional diagnostic tests?\n * Should I consider changes in shoe gear or activities?\n * What home remedies can benefit me most?\n * Which over-the-counter medications can relieve my symptoms?\n * Do I need a prescription-strength topical medication?\n\nMedical References:\n\n 1. M. Beers \"Merck Manual of Medical Information\" 2nd home edition (Pocket Books, 2003) 1191-1192\n 2. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition (F.A. Davis Company, 2005) 2508\n 3. American Medical Association \"Family Medical Guide\" 4th Edition (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004) 981-982\n\nThis page was last updated on October 1st, 2015\n\n### Your Complete Guide For Heel Problems\n\n * Calcaneal Fracture (Heel Fracture) - What You Should Know\n * Cracked Heels\n * Haglund's Deformity — Causes and Treatment\n * Heel Pain\n * Heel Spurs\n * Sever's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment\n * Your Complete Guide for Plantar Fasciitis\n * Your Complete Guide To EPAT For Heel Pain\n\n## Let's Stay Connected:\n\n# What's New\n\n#### Kohler's Disease\n\nDoes this rare condition affect your child? Learn what you can do to help.\n\n#### Foot Pain\n\nFoot pain can sometimes be a sign of an underlying condition that requires\nmedical attention. Find out when to see your doctor, and much more.\n\n#### Orthotics\n\nMany people use orthotics to improve the function and stability of their feet.\nLearn about the various types of orthotics used to help restore mobility.\n\n#### Metatarsal\n\nThere are five metatarsals in all. The metatarsals are the long bones located\nin our feet, between the tarsal (ankle) bones and the phalanges (toes).\n\n# Foot Vitals Contributors\n\nHome\n\n * Foot Health\n * Foot Problems\n * Foot Injuries\n * Foot Surgery\n * Diabetics & Feet\n * Athletes & Feet\n\nProblems by Region\n\n * Ankle\n * Bones\n * Heel\n * Joints\n * Muscles\n * Nerves\n\n * Soles\n * Toes\n * Ligaments\n * Skin\n * Tendons\n * Toenails\n\nMost Popular Topics\n\n * Plantar Fasciitis\n * Athlete's Foot\n * Foot Pain\n * Heel Pain\n * Ingrown Toenail\n * Bunion\n\n * Toenail Fungus\n * Achilles Tendonitis\n * Compartment Syndrome\n * Sprained Ankle\n * Turf Toe\n * Heel Spurs\n\nAbout Us\n\n * Background\n * Medical Contributors\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Contact Us\n\n \n \n--- \n \nIt is not the intention of FootVitals.com to provide medical advice,\ndiagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of a\npodiatrist, physician or other qualified health care professional for\ndiagnosis and answers to your medical questions. By using this website, you\nagree to our Terms of Use.\n\n"
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"It's easy to take our feet for granted. They're just there, putting up with a host of challenges, from being jammed into high heels and elevated to unnatural heights to smothering inside sweaty socks or tight nylon pantyhose.",
"While suffering those indignities, our feet take hundreds of tons of force impact just during an average day of walking. That pounding explains why feet are the body part most likely to get injured.",
"You don't need an expensive spa treatment to take care of your feet. Spending just a few minutes a day on foot care and choosing the right shoes can keep you free of problems that may lead to pain and even disability. These ideas can help your feet feel great:",
"Make a point to wash your feet (and between your toes!) with a washcloth carefully and regularly. Yes, that means bending over in the shower to soap them up; if you can't balance safely, use a long-handled shower brush or sit on a chair outside the tub as you wash your feet under the faucets. Be sure to dry feet completely, including between the toes. This wash-and-dry system lessens problems such as athlete's foot, odor, bacteria and fungus.",
"If you like to soak your feet, forget the Epsom salts—they're too drying and don't offer any medical benefit. Instead, just use warm (never hot) water and a little liquid soap, such as dishwashing solution, containing skin softeners.",
"Moisturize your feet after washing. During dry-skin winter months, you may want to moisturize several times a day. Nothing fancy is needed: basic lotions and creams are fine.",
"Alternate the shoes you wear each day. That may mean having two pairs of your favorite everyday style, but shoes need time to air out to avoid triggering foot odor or infections. Change socks or stockings more than once a day. If you have a problem with smelly feet, soak them in a mixture of vinegar and water.",
"Your feet should not hurt—ever. Tight shoes can worsen bunions, distort toe shape and cause painful foot growths. If you wear high heels, choose heels that are wide, stable and no higher than two inches. Toe boxes should be wide; pointed toes shouldn't begin their narrowing shape until well past the ball of the foot. To protect your Achilles tendon from shortening, alternate heel heights regularly.",
"Flip-flops and completely flat shoes don't provide arch support. Neither does walking barefoot. Women are especially prone to developing flat feet, which can lead to other foot problems. To keep feet strong and healthy, minimize the amount of time you wear shoes that lack supportive arches.",
"Pregnancy, aging and diabetes all affect your feet. Pregnant women need shoes with broad heels, arch support and good shock absorbency. Added pregnancy weight may cause your shoe size to change, so get your feet measured. Older women lose some of the cushioning fat on the balls of their feet; choose shoes that provide more shock protection. Diabetics can develop serious conditions related to the feet and lower legs. Check feet for any problems daily and see a podiatric physician at least annually.",
"Be cautious about having a pedicure in a salon, where cleanliness of tubs and instruments is vital. If you have diabetes, talk with your doctor before having a pedicure.",
"About 15% to 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in pregnancy loss. Feelings of guilt often compound the grief that follows.",
"The pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was \"out of an abundance of caution\" and was lifted on April 23"
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They're just there, putting up with a\nhost of challenges, from being jammed into high heels and elevated to\nunnatural heights to smothering inside sweaty socks or tight nylon pantyhose.\n\nWhile suffering those indignities, our feet take hundreds of tons of force\nimpact just during an average day of walking. That pounding explains why feet\nare the body part most likely to get injured.\n\nYou don't need an expensive spa treatment to take care of your feet. Spending\njust a few minutes a day on foot care and choosing the right shoes can keep\nyou free of problems that may lead to pain and even disability. These ideas\ncan help your feet feel great:\n\n * Make a point to wash your feet (and between your toes!) with a washcloth carefully and regularly. Yes, that means bending over in the shower to soap them up; if you can't balance safely, use a long-handled shower brush or sit on a chair outside the tub as you wash your feet under the faucets. Be sure to dry feet completely, including between the toes. This wash-and-dry system lessens problems such as athlete's foot, odor, bacteria and fungus.\n * If you like to soak your feet, forget the Epsom salts—they're too drying and don't offer any medical benefit. Instead, just use warm (never hot) water and a little liquid soap, such as dishwashing solution, containing skin softeners.\n * Moisturize your feet after washing. During dry-skin winter months, you may want to moisturize several times a day. Nothing fancy is needed: basic lotions and creams are fine.\n * Alternate the shoes you wear each day. That may mean having two pairs of your favorite everyday style, but shoes need time to air out to avoid triggering foot odor or infections. Change socks or stockings more than once a day. If you have a problem with smelly feet, soak them in a mixture of vinegar and water.\n * Your feet should not hurt—ever. Tight shoes can worsen bunions, distort toe shape and cause painful foot growths. If you wear high heels, choose heels that are wide, stable and no higher than two inches. Toe boxes should be wide; pointed toes shouldn't begin their narrowing shape until well past the ball of the foot. To protect your Achilles tendon from shortening, alternate heel heights regularly.\n * Flip-flops and completely flat shoes don't provide arch support. Neither does walking barefoot. Women are especially prone to developing flat feet, which can lead to other foot problems. To keep feet strong and healthy, minimize the amount of time you wear shoes that lack supportive arches.\n * Pregnancy, aging and diabetes all affect your feet. Pregnant women need shoes with broad heels, arch support and good shock absorbency. Added pregnancy weight may cause your shoe size to change, so get your feet measured. Older women lose some of the cushioning fat on the balls of their feet; choose shoes that provide more shock protection. Diabetics can develop serious conditions related to the feet and lower legs. Check feet for any problems daily and see a podiatric physician at least annually.\n * Be cautious about having a pedicure in a salon, where cleanliness of tubs and instruments is vital. If you have diabetes, talk with your doctor before having a pedicure.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n### What Causes Miscarriages? An Expert Explains Why Women Shouldn’t Blame\nThemselves\n\n####\n\nAbout 15% to 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in pregnancy\nloss. 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"Protein isn't the only nutrient needed to maintain healthy hair. You also need iron, vitamin E, and trace minerals such as selenium, copper, and magnesium to help keep your hair in good shape. \"These are all involved in the production of the various proteins that make up your hair,\" says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly called the American Dietetic Association).",
"\"The best source of iron in your diet is meat,\" Gerbstadt says. Clams, oysters, and organ meat top the list \"But there are problems with eating a lot of organ meat,\" Gerbstadt says. \"Lean meat, though -- pork, beef, and fish -- are all good sources.\"",
"Good vegetarian sources of iron include fortified cereals, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, white beans, lentils, and spinach. The problem with iron from non- animal sources is that the body absorbs iron less efficiently from plants. \"It's possible to eat a vegetarian diet paying attention to iron and still not get enough,\" Gerbstadt says.",
"Her advice: Talk with your doctor about your diet and ask for an iron test so your doctor can check on whether you should consider taking an iron supplement.",
"Though the evidence still isn't clear, some studies suggest that vitamin D may play a role in the hair cycle. \"We can get vitamin D from the sun,\" Mirmirani says. \"But dermatologists don't recommend a lot of sun exposure.\"",
"You can also get vitamin D from fortified foods such as milk, orange juice, and cereals. But, Mirmirani says, according to some studies, many Americans don't get enough vitamin D, \"and the actual recommended dosage is controversial.\" She recommends talking with your doctor about your vitamin D needs and whether or not you should take a supplement.",
"\"Any vitamin deficiency will cause hair loss. All the vitamins are important -- B, C, E,\" says Carolyn Jacob, MD, founder and medical director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology.",
"But that doesn't mean, as she and other experts point out, that you need to buy special supplements for your hair."
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"My experience was nothing less than perfect. The entire staff is wonderful and very friendly. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. They're very keen on being 'connected' to the client and making you feel comfortable while providing a professional demeanor. They did a fantastic job on explaining the process of the procedure. I LOVED the e-mail/texts reminding me of my appointment and thank you notifications. I would and am going to refer my friends and family.",
"Most people think hair loss is a medical problem only impacting men. The truth is women make up about forty (40) percent of hair loss patients. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it's a increasingly recognizable aesthetic concern, affecting thirty (30) million women in the United States. More importantly, female pattern hair loss needs to be recognized as a chronic and progressive condition. All treatments need to be continued to maintain the effect.",
"For many women their hair is a defining physical attribute that defines character and personality. Hair loss affects one’s self image and emotional well-being. It is a very real and serious aesthetic concern for many women, and in 2008 over 15 percent of patients having hair restoration surgical procedures were women.",
"But what exactly causes a woman to lose her hair? To understand that, it's important to know a basic understanding about hair growth.",
"Hair grows at one-half inch per month and the growth phase lasts two to six years. With yet-to-be discovered physiologic signals, the hair goes into a resting phase for a period of time, then the hair follicle falls out and a new follicle starts the process all over again.",
"In some patients with a genetic predisposition to hair loss, a group of hormones called androgens interferes with the growth cycle of the hair. These androgen hormones-testosterone, Androsteinedione, and Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)- are dominant hormones in men, but are present in women to a lesser degree. In many women, hair loss is due to the action of androgens on the hair follicles.",
"In women who are genetically susceptible, when the testosterone comes in contact with enzymes residing in the hair cell, it is converted into the more potent androgen DHT, which then binds with receptors deep within the hair follicle. Over time, DHT in the hair follicle alters the natural resting and growth phases of the hair. Some of the hair follicles eventually die, while others stop continuing healthy hair growth.",
"The term 'androgenic alopecia' in women is often referred to “female pattern hair loss.” It is a broader term that encompasses many possible causes of hair loss in women. Androgenic alopecia is caused by factors related to the actions of hormones, e.g., ovarian cysts, use of high androgen index birth control pills, pregnancy, and menopause. Just like in men, DHT and heredity plays a major factor in this disease.",
"In men, the pattern of hair loss is distinct whereas, women have a diffuse thinning of their hair. Female pattern balding affects circumferentially the whole top of the head. Men rarely have diffuse thinning and compared to the hair loss pattern of men, it is entirely different because men tend to lose it on the temple, the crown, and the bald spot in the back.",
"The science of female balding remains misunderstood and we don’t understand all the genetic codes and other factors that plays a role in hair loss in women. There are most likely other types of enzymes, as well as hormone receptors and blockers that have yet to be discovered.",
"Other medical conditions such thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, anemia, chronic illness, or the use of certain medications can cause hair loss in women. Certain types of autoimmune disorders result in a slightly different and often less dramatic hair loss problem known as alopecia areata -- an inflammatory condition that causes hair to come out in clumps or patches.",
"Accelerated hair loss and thinning is common in women during menopause and perimenopuase secondary to changing hormone levels. When estrogen and testosterone levels change during this time period, the imbalance causes hair thinning. Hair loss can be from nutritional deficiency of vitamins A and D, iron and other essential nutrients.",
"Another type of hair loss in women is called Telogen Effluvium. This is described as a temporary hair loss that follows childbirth, crash dieting, surgery, or a traumatic emotional event. Telogen Effluvium can begin about six (6) weeks to three (3) months after a stressful or traumatic event. It is not uncommon for hair to come out in “large clumps”",
"Anagen Effluvium is another type of hair loss caused by factors impairing the metabolic activity of the hair follicle. This type of hair loss is associated with chemotherapy because the toxic effect of the chemotherapy that is designed to stop the cancer cells from growing and dividing. Unfortunately, chemotherapy is not selective and it negatively impacts all cells-healthy and cancerous- including hair follicles in the body.",
"Traction Alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs when the hair follicles are traumatized by hair being pulled tight by hairstyles. Braiding, cornrows, tight ponytails, and hair extensions often cause this type of alopecia.",
"Oral contraceptives can be a cause of hair loss in women who are predisposed to hormonal related hair loss. The hair loss can occur during of after the use of the oral contraceptive. It is important to note that any medication or therapy that alters a woman's hormones, including but not limited to, contraceptives, can trigger hair loss.",
"This is why women who have a genetic or family history of hair loss need to be aware that the use of oral contraceptives can negatively impact the hair growth cycle resulting in hair loss. If there is a family history of hair loss it is recommended that you use birth control pills that have the lowest androgen index.",
"The most important rule in treating hair loss in women is obtaining the correct diagnosis. A good physician is always evaluating and looking the underlying physical problem. Diagnostic Tests to consider in the evaluation are: Hormone levels- DHEA, testosterone, Androstenedione, Prolactin, Follicular Stimulating Hormone, and Luteinizing Hormone. Serum iron and ferritin, TIBC, Thyroid panel, VDRL, and CBC.",
"Scalp biopsy A small section of scalp usually 2-3 mm in diameter is removed and examined under a microscope to help determine the cause of hair loss.",
"Hair pull- The hair pull test is a simple diagnostic test in which the physician lightly pulls a small amount of hair (approx 100 simultaneously) in order to determine if there is excessive loss. Normal range is one to three hairs per pull. Densitometry-The densitometer is a handheld magnification device which is used check for miniaturization of the hair shaft.",
"The most important decision you can make is early medical intervention when you first detect hair loss. Early medical intervention is a very important step you make in order to maintain and keep your existing hair. If you delay treatment, Female Balding Pattern hair loss can lead to permanent loss of your hair follicles.",
"The use of anti-androgen medication after prolonged hair loss will help prevent further hair loss and encourage some hair regrowth from dormant hair follicles. Common sense and healthy lifestyles are also important like diet, weight loss, and exercise that are required to keep your body in good health. Maintaining your nutritional support and monitoring your vitamin and mineral levels helps while you're on anti-androgen medications.",
"Once you decide to have medical treatment, the most common medical product prescribed is Minoxidil. Currently, Minoxidil 2% is the only FDA approved treatment for female pattern hair loss. The effectiveness of these medicines varies from person to person, but most women have found using these treatments have made a positive difference in their hair and their self-esteem.",
"Minoxidil was first used in tablet form as a medicine to treat hypertension. It was noticed that patients treated with oral Minoxidil experienced excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) as a side effect. Further research showed that applying a solution of Minoxidil directly to the scalp could also stimulate hair growth. The amount of Minoxidil absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream is insignificant to cause internal side effects.",
"Minoxidil does not appear to have any anti-androgen effect. In animal studies, the drug does not stimulate testosterone secretion or adrenal androgen secretion. In humans, serum testosterone levels remain unchanged after topical application of Minoxidil. Clinical trials of topical Minoxidil in male and female hair loss show an increase in hair growth, measured by hair counts or hair weight. This increase is apparent within 6–8 weeks of starting treatment and generally peaks by 12–16 weeks.",
"Since Minoxidil does not appear to have either a hormonal or immunosuppressant effect, it believed Minoxidil induces cell division on epidermal and hair cells. Minoxidil stimulates the hair follicle during the latent part of the Telogen phase to enter the Anagen or growth phase of the hair cycle sooner than normal. This the hair cell spends less time in the resting phase and more time in the growth phase.",
"In medical studies, it has been shown that women with diffuse Androgenetic Alopecia can use Minoxidil, and it appears to be more effective for women than men. The manufacturers of Minoxidil recommend women only use the 2% concentration. Minoxidil 5% has not bee approved for use by women, but many physicians prescribe Minoxidil 5% for women with Androgenetic Alopecia. Early clinical trials have been conducted on 5% Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia in women showing that indeed the 5% solution is effective in both retaining and growing hair follicles than the 2% solution.",
"Spironolactone or Aldactone is in a class of drugs called potassium-sparing diuretics (water pill). It is used to reduce the amount of fluid in your body without causing the loss of potassium. It is also used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema (swelling) and used to treat potassium deficiency and hyperaldosteronism (a hormonal disorder).",
"Spironolactone is an anti-androgen that works by primarily decreasing the production of androgens in the adrenal glands and ovaries. Secondly it blocks the action of androgens in part by preventing Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from binding to its Androgenetic receptor.",
"Cimetidine or Tagamet belongs to a class of H2 blockers used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers. The histamine blocking action prevents the stomach from producing excess acid, allowing the body to heal the ulcer. Cimetidine also has a fairly powerful anti-androgenic effect and has shown to block DHT form binding the follicle receptor sites.",
"Cimetidine has been used to treat hyperandrogenic conditions like Hirsuitism in women (excess facial hair growth), and has been studied in women with Androgenic Alopecia showing promising results. Because of the high doses needed to achieve it’s hair raising results, men should not take Cimetidine to treat their hair loss due to possible feminizing effects including adverse sexual side effects.",
"Also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and commonly prescribed at menopause, estrogen and progesterone pills and creams are probably the most common systemic form of treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia for women in menopause or whose estrogen and/or progesterone are lacking for other reasons.",
"If necessary, Dr. Williams is capable of performing the necessary hormonal evaluation and prescribed Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHR) if indicated. Our BHR program is a separate evaluation and done after the initial consultation. If you are interested to learn more details about insurance coverage and fees please feel free to talk to one of our office representatives.",
"As described above oral contraceptives (OC) can be used to treat hair loss in women. It is important to remember, though, precautions must be followed by female patients because contraceptive pills solely to treat female pattern baldness does carry a risk. For example, smokers over thirty-five who take OC’s are at higher risk for blood clots and other serious conditions. This is the reason why a thorough physical evaluation and hormone evaluation is important before you begin treatment.",
"If you use OC’s, only use low androgen index birth control pills. High androgen index birth control pills contribute to hair loss by triggering it or enabling it.",
"Available as a topical treatment by prescription, Nizoral or it generic form Ketoconazole, is used as an antifungal agent but its anti-androgenic effects reduce the production of testosterone and other androgens by the adrenal gland and by the male and female reproductive organs.",
"Ketoconazole has been seen to cause 5 -reductase inhibition. Additionally, in humans Ketoconazole has also been shown to inhibit the binding of 5 -reductase to sex hormone globulins. Clinical studies suggest that Ketoconazole may inhibit the production of DHT thus reducing the pathway that leads to the characteristic miniaturization of hair follicles in Androgenetic Alopecia.",
"In the case of Androgenetic Alopecia treatment, the only tissue that requires a relative high concentration of Ketoconazole is the hair follicles, and local application of Ketoconazole in the form of a shampoo is the best way to administer treatment. Topical administration avoids systemic toxicity and the agent can be directly delivered to the affected area.",
"Finasteride is the generic name for Propecia/Proscar. This medication was original made to treat prostate disease. It works primary by inhibiting an enzyme that harms the hair follicle. This enzyme is called 5-alpha reductase. It is well known that testosterone is converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the Dermal Papillae region of the hair follicle. It is the DHT that inhibits the normal growth cycles of the hair follicle.",
"Finasteride is a prescription medication often used for men, but it can be used in women who have Polycystic Ovarian Disease and Hirsuitism caused by elevated androgen levels. Finasteride is not recommended for women primarily because it is often associated some birth defects if the patient is in their child bearing years. For women in child bearing years two forms of contraception is necessary if this medication is going to be used."
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The entire staff is wonderful and\nvery friendly. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. They're very keen on being\n'connected' to the client and making you feel comfortable while providing a\nprofessional demeanor. They did a fantastic job on explaining the process of\nthe procedure. I LOVED the e-mail/texts reminding me of my appointment and\nthank you notifications. I would and am going to refer my friends and family.\n\n-Laura\n\n##### In The News\n\nStay up-to-date with OC Hair Restoration and Dr. Williams by reading the\nlatest news!\n\nIn The News\n\n##### Patient Testimonials\n\nHear what patients are saying about their results and experience with OC Hair\nRestoration!\n\nPatient Testimonials\n\n# Hair Loss In Women\n\nMost people think hair loss is a medical problem only impacting men. The truth\nis women make up about forty (40) percent of hair loss patients. According to\nthe American Academy of Dermatology, it's a increasingly recognizable\naesthetic concern, affecting thirty (30) million women in the United States.\nMore importantly, female pattern hair loss needs to be recognized as a chronic\nand progressive condition. All treatments need to be continued to maintain the\neffect.\n\nFor many women their hair is a defining physical attribute that defines\ncharacter and personality. Hair loss affects one’s self image and emotional\nwell-being. It is a very real and serious aesthetic concern for many women,\nand in 2008 over 15 percent of patients having hair restoration surgical\nprocedures were women.\n\nBut what exactly causes a woman to lose her hair? To understand that, it's\nimportant to know a basic understanding about hair growth.\n\n## Androgens Impact of the Hair Cycle\n\nHair grows at one-half inch per month and the growth phase lasts two to six\nyears. With yet-to-be discovered physiologic signals, the hair goes into a\nresting phase for a period of time, then the hair follicle falls out and a new\nfollicle starts the process all over again.\n\nIn some patients with a genetic predisposition to hair loss, a group of\nhormones called androgens interferes with the growth cycle of the hair. These\nandrogen hormones-testosterone, Androsteinedione, and Dihydrotestosterone\n(DHT)- are dominant hormones in men, but are present in women to a lesser\ndegree. In many women, hair loss is due to the action of androgens on the hair\nfollicles.\n\nIn women who are genetically susceptible, when the testosterone comes in\ncontact with enzymes residing in the hair cell, it is converted into the more\npotent androgen DHT, which then binds with receptors deep within the hair\nfollicle. Over time, DHT in the hair follicle alters the natural resting and\ngrowth phases of the hair. Some of the hair follicles eventually die, while\nothers stop continuing healthy hair growth.\n\nThe term 'androgenic alopecia' in women is often referred to “female pattern\nhair loss.” It is a broader term that encompasses many possible causes of hair\nloss in women. Androgenic alopecia is caused by factors related to the actions\nof hormones, e.g., ovarian cysts, use of high androgen index birth control\npills, pregnancy, and menopause. Just like in men, DHT and heredity plays a\nmajor factor in this disease.\n\nIn men, the pattern of hair loss is distinct whereas, women have a diffuse\nthinning of their hair. Female pattern balding affects circumferentially the\nwhole top of the head. Men rarely have diffuse thinning and compared to the\nhair loss pattern of men, it is entirely different because men tend to lose it\non the temple, the crown, and the bald spot in the back.\n\nThe science of female balding remains misunderstood and we don’t understand\nall the genetic codes and other factors that plays a role in hair loss in\nwomen. There are most likely other types of enzymes, as well as hormone\nreceptors and blockers that have yet to be discovered.\n\n## Causes of Hair Loss in Women\n\nMedical Diseases\n\nOther medical conditions such thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome,\nanemia, chronic illness, or the use of certain medications can cause hair loss\nin women. Certain types of autoimmune disorders result in a slightly different\nand often less dramatic hair loss problem known as alopecia areata -- an\ninflammatory condition that causes hair to come out in clumps or patches.\n\nAccelerated hair loss and thinning is common in women during menopause and\nperimenopuase secondary to changing hormone levels. When estrogen and\ntestosterone levels change during this time period, the imbalance causes hair\nthinning. Hair loss can be from nutritional deficiency of vitamins A and D,\niron and other essential nutrients.\n\nTelogen Effluvium\n\nAnother type of hair loss in women is called Telogen Effluvium. This is\ndescribed as a temporary hair loss that follows childbirth, crash dieting,\nsurgery, or a traumatic emotional event. Telogen Effluvium can begin about six\n(6) weeks to three (3) months after a stressful or traumatic event. It is not\nuncommon for hair to come out in “large clumps”\n\nAnagen Effluvium\n\nAnagen Effluvium is another type of hair loss caused by factors impairing the\nmetabolic activity of the hair follicle. This type of hair loss is associated\nwith chemotherapy because the toxic effect of the chemotherapy that is\ndesigned to stop the cancer cells from growing and dividing. Unfortunately,\nchemotherapy is not selective and it negatively impacts all cells-healthy and\ncancerous- including hair follicles in the body.\n\nTraction Alopecia\n\nTraction Alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs when the hair follicles\nare traumatized by hair being pulled tight by hairstyles. Braiding, cornrows,\ntight ponytails, and hair extensions often cause this type of alopecia.\n\nOral Contraceptives\n\nOral contraceptives can be a cause of hair loss in women who are predisposed\nto hormonal related hair loss. The hair loss can occur during of after the use\nof the oral contraceptive. It is important to note that any medication or\ntherapy that alters a woman's hormones, including but not limited to,\ncontraceptives, can trigger hair loss.\n\nThis is why women who have a genetic or family history of hair loss need to be\naware that the use of oral contraceptives can negatively impact the hair\ngrowth cycle resulting in hair loss. If there is a family history of hair loss\nit is recommended that you use birth control pills that have the lowest\nandrogen index.\n\nBelow is a list of birth control pills ranging from lowest androgen index to\nhighest:\n\nDesogen, Ortho-Cept, Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Micronor, Nor-Q D,\nOvcon-35, Brevicon/Modicon, Ortho Norvum 7/7/7, Ortho Novum 10-11, Tri-\nNorinyl, Norinyl and Ortho 1/35, Demulen 1/35, Triphasil/Tri-Levien, Nordette,\nLo/Ovral, Ovrette, Ovral, Loestrin1/20, Loestrin 1.5/30\n\nThe following hormonal contraceptives have a significant potential of causing\nor exacerbating hair loss:\n\n 1. Progestin Implants such as Norplant release a continuous dose of progestin to prevent ovulation.\n 2. Hormone Injections such as Depo-Provera prevents ovulation\n 3. Skin Patch such as Ortho Evra continuously releases progestin and estrogen\n 4. Vaginal Ring like the NuvaRing releases progestin and estrogen.\n\n## DIAGNOSIS\n\nThe most important rule in treating hair loss in women is obtaining the\ncorrect diagnosis. A good physician is always evaluating and looking the\nunderlying physical problem. Diagnostic Tests to consider in the evaluation\nare: Hormone levels- DHEA, testosterone, Androstenedione, Prolactin,\nFollicular Stimulating Hormone, and Luteinizing Hormone. Serum iron and\nferritin, TIBC, Thyroid panel, VDRL, and CBC.\n\nScalp biopsy A small section of scalp usually 2-3 mm in diameter is removed\nand examined under a microscope to help determine the cause of hair loss.\n\nHair pull- The hair pull test is a simple diagnostic test in which the\nphysician lightly pulls a small amount of hair (approx 100 simultaneously) in\norder to determine if there is excessive loss. Normal range is one to three\nhairs per pull. Densitometry-The densitometer is a handheld magnification\ndevice which is used check for miniaturization of the hair shaft.\n\n## TREATMENT\n\nThe most important decision you can make is early medical intervention when\nyou first detect hair loss. Early medical intervention is a very important\nstep you make in order to maintain and keep your existing hair. If you delay\ntreatment, Female Balding Pattern hair loss can lead to permanent loss of your\nhair follicles.\n\nThe use of anti-androgen medication after prolonged hair loss will help\nprevent further hair loss and encourage some hair regrowth from dormant hair\nfollicles. Common sense and healthy lifestyles are also important like diet,\nweight loss, and exercise that are required to keep your body in good health.\nMaintaining your nutritional support and monitoring your vitamin and mineral\nlevels helps while you're on anti-androgen medications.\n\nMinoxidil 2% Topical Treatment\n\nOnce you decide to have medical treatment, the most common medical product\nprescribed is Minoxidil. Currently, Minoxidil 2% is the only FDA approved\ntreatment for female pattern hair loss. The effectiveness of these medicines\nvaries from person to person, but most women have found using these treatments\nhave made a positive difference in their hair and their self-esteem.\n\nMinoxidil was first used in tablet form as a medicine to treat hypertension.\nIt was noticed that patients treated with oral Minoxidil experienced excessive\nhair growth (hypertrichosis) as a side effect. Further research showed that\napplying a solution of Minoxidil directly to the scalp could also stimulate\nhair growth. The amount of Minoxidil absorbed through the skin into the\nbloodstream is insignificant to cause internal side effects.\n\nMinoxidil does not appear to have any anti-androgen effect. In animal studies,\nthe drug does not stimulate testosterone secretion or adrenal androgen\nsecretion. In humans, serum testosterone levels remain unchanged after topical\napplication of Minoxidil. Clinical trials of topical Minoxidil in male and\nfemale hair loss show an increase in hair growth, measured by hair counts or\nhair weight. This increase is apparent within 6–8 weeks of starting treatment\nand generally peaks by 12–16 weeks.\n\nSince Minoxidil does not appear to have either a hormonal or immunosuppressant\neffect, it believed Minoxidil induces cell division on epidermal and hair\ncells. Minoxidil stimulates the hair follicle during the latent part of the\nTelogen phase to enter the Anagen or growth phase of the hair cycle sooner\nthan normal. This the hair cell spends less time in the resting phase and more\ntime in the growth phase.\n\nIn medical studies, it has been shown that women with diffuse Androgenetic\nAlopecia can use Minoxidil, and it appears to be more effective for women than\nmen. The manufacturers of Minoxidil recommend women only use the 2%\nconcentration. Minoxidil 5% has not bee approved for use by women, but many\nphysicians prescribe Minoxidil 5% for women with Androgenetic Alopecia. Early\nclinical trials have been conducted on 5% Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia\nin women showing that indeed the 5% solution is effective in both retaining\nand growing hair follicles than the 2% solution.\n\n## ANDROGEN RECEPTOR INHIBITORS\n\nAldactone / Spironolactone\n\nSpironolactone or Aldactone is in a class of drugs called potassium-sparing\ndiuretics (water pill). It is used to reduce the amount of fluid in your body\nwithout causing the loss of potassium. It is also used to treat hypertension\n(high blood pressure) and edema (swelling) and used to treat potassium\ndeficiency and hyperaldosteronism (a hormonal disorder).\n\nSpironolactone is an anti-androgen that works by primarily decreasing the\nproduction of androgens in the adrenal glands and ovaries. Secondly it blocks\nthe action of androgens in part by preventing Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from\nbinding to its Androgenetic receptor.\n\nTagamet / Cimetidine\n\nCimetidine or Tagamet belongs to a class of H2 blockers used to treat\ngastrointestinal ulcers. The histamine blocking action prevents the stomach\nfrom producing excess acid, allowing the body to heal the ulcer. Cimetidine\nalso has a fairly powerful anti-androgenic effect and has shown to block DHT\nform binding the follicle receptor sites.\n\nCimetidine has been used to treat hyperandrogenic conditions like Hirsuitism\nin women (excess facial hair growth), and has been studied in women with\nAndrogenic Alopecia showing promising results. Because of the high doses\nneeded to achieve it’s hair raising results, men should not take Cimetidine to\ntreat their hair loss due to possible feminizing effects including adverse\nsexual side effects.\n\nEstrogen/Progesterone\n\nAlso known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and commonly prescribed at\nmenopause, estrogen and progesterone pills and creams are probably the most\ncommon systemic form of treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia for women in\nmenopause or whose estrogen and/or progesterone are lacking for other reasons.\n\nIf necessary, Dr. Williams is capable of performing the necessary hormonal\nevaluation and prescribed Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHR) if indicated.\nOur BHR program is a separate evaluation and done after the initial\nconsultation. If you are interested to learn more details about insurance\ncoverage and fees please feel free to talk to one of our office\nrepresentatives.\n\nOral Contraceptives\n\nAs described above oral contraceptives (OC) can be used to treat hair loss in\nwomen. It is important to remember, though, precautions must be followed by\nfemale patients because contraceptive pills solely to treat female pattern\nbaldness does carry a risk. For example, smokers over thirty-five who take\nOC’s are at higher risk for blood clots and other serious conditions. This is\nthe reason why a thorough physical evaluation and hormone evaluation is\nimportant before you begin treatment.\n\nIf you use OC’s, only use low androgen index birth control pills. High\nandrogen index birth control pills contribute to hair loss by triggering it or\nenabling it.\n\nNizoral or Ketoconazole\n\nAvailable as a topical treatment by prescription, Nizoral or it generic form\nKetoconazole, is used as an antifungal agent but its anti-androgenic effects\nreduce the production of testosterone and other androgens by the adrenal gland\nand by the male and female reproductive organs.\n\nKetoconazole has been seen to cause 5 -reductase inhibition. Additionally, in\nhumans Ketoconazole has also been shown to inhibit the binding of 5 -reductase\nto sex hormone globulins. Clinical studies suggest that Ketoconazole may\ninhibit the production of DHT thus reducing the pathway that leads to the\ncharacteristic miniaturization of hair follicles in Androgenetic Alopecia.\n\nIn the case of Androgenetic Alopecia treatment, the only tissue that requires\na relative high concentration of Ketoconazole is the hair follicles, and local\napplication of Ketoconazole in the form of a shampoo is the best way to\nadminister treatment. Topical administration avoids systemic toxicity and the\nagent can be directly delivered to the affected area.\n\nFinasteride\n\nFinasteride is the generic name for Propecia/Proscar. This medication was\noriginal made to treat prostate disease. It works primary by inhibiting an\nenzyme that harms the hair follicle. This enzyme is called 5-alpha reductase.\nIt is well known that testosterone is converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)\nin the Dermal Papillae region of the hair follicle. It is the DHT that\ninhibits the normal growth cycles of the hair follicle.\n\nFinasteride is a prescription medication often used for men, but it can be\nused in women who have Polycystic Ovarian Disease and Hirsuitism caused by\nelevated androgen levels. Finasteride is not recommended for women primarily\nbecause it is often associated some birth defects if the patient is in their\nchild bearing years. For women in child bearing years two forms of\ncontraception is necessary if this medication is going to be used.\n\nRecent studies have shown Oral Finasteride at a dosage of 2.5 mg may be\neffective in treating women\n\n###### Quick Links\n\n * Home - OC Hair\n * What is Hair Restoration\n * Why Choose Us\n * Contact Us\n * Disclaimer, Privacy, Terms\n\n###### Popular\n\n * Hair Restoration Treatment Options\n * ARTAS® - Robotic FUE Hair Restoration\n * Surgical Hair Restoration\n * Non Surgical Hair Restoration\n * Hair Loss Treatment for Women\n * Patient Testimonials\n * Patient Stories\n\n###### Connect With Us\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google+\n * Yelp\n * YouTube\n * Pinterest\n * Foursquare\n * Blog\n\nMedical Website Design by Vital Element, Inc. | Disclaimer, Privacy & Terms of\nUse\n\n"
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"At some point during your pregnancy, you'll want to talk to your practitioner about what kind of contraception will work best for you after you give birth. You may be able to resume using the birth control method you used in the past, or you may decide that something else would work better. In any case, it's a good idea to have a plan in place when you're ready to start having sex again. Here's a summary of your choices.",
"Barrier methods physically prevent sperm from reaching the egg. They don't affect your hormones, interfere with lactation, or have any significant side effects.",
"Condoms for men: The male condom is a thin tube-like sheath made from latex or polyurethane that fits over the erect penis and traps semen during sex. Condoms don't require a physical exam or fitting, and they offer substantial protection against HIV and many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).",
"Unlike many contraceptives, you and your partner can use condoms as soon as you're ready to become sexually active again. So even if you don't intend to rely on condoms for the long term, you can use them while you're waiting to start your preferred birth control method.",
"Condoms for women: The female condom is a thin polyurethane pouch that's inserted into your vagina before sex to prevent pregnancy and guard against exposure to STIs. Soft rings at either end hold the pouch in place. Female condoms don't require a physical exam or fitting, and you can use them as soon as you're ready to become sexually active again.",
"Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a shallow dome-shaped device that you partially fill with spermicide and insert into your vagina before sex. It keeps sperm from passing through your cervix.",
"Your caregiver can try fitting you for a diaphragm at your six-week postpartum visit. Even if you've used a diaphragm before, you'll have to be fitted because you may need a different size after being pregnant and giving birth.",
"Cervical cap: The cervical cap, FemCap, is a silicone cup shaped like a sailor's hat.. You partially fill the cap with spermicide and insert it into your vagina before sex. The device fits over your cervix and blocks sperm from entering the uterus.",
"These birth control methods use synthetic hormones to suppress ovulation, thin the uterine lining so the egg can't implant there, and thicken cervical mucus to block sperm from reaching the egg. They're available by prescription only and are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, although they offer no protection against STIs.",
"You must wait four weeks after delivery to start using methods that use estrogen, such as the combination birth control pill, the ring, and the patch, because estrogen increases your risk for blood clots during the early postpartum weeks. These methods are not recommended for nursing moms until their milk is well-established because estrogen may reduce the quantity and quality of breast milk.",
"The mini-pill: The mini-pill is an oral contraceptive that contains a small amount of progestin. The pills come in packs of 28, and you take one pill every day so that you're getting a steady dose of the hormone. The mini-pill must be taken at the same time each day.",
"The mini-pill is a good alternative for women who want to use oral contraceptives but who are breastfeeding or can't take estrogen for some other reason. If you're not exclusively breastfeeding, you can start taking the mini-pill right after delivery. If your baby is taking nothing but breast milk, it may be best to wait until six weeks after delivery to start. By that time, your milk supply should be well established and your baby will be more mature.",
"The Pill: The combination birth control pill, commonly known as the Pill, is an oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progesterone. With most brands, you take one pill every day for 21 days and then take nothing (or a \"reminder\" pill that contains no hormones) for the next seven.",
"The ring: The birth control ring (NuvaRing) is a flexible, transparent ring you insert into your vagina at the beginning of your cycle. Once inside, the ring releases a continuous low dose of estrogen and progestin. You have to insert a new ring every 28 days.",
"The patch: The birth control patch (Ortho Evra) is a thin, beige square that you apply to your skin like an adhesive bandage. The patch then releases a continuous low dose of estrogen and progestin. You apply a new patch once a week for three consecutive weeks and then go without a patch for a week before starting the cycle again.",
"The shot: The birth control shot (Depo-Provera) is an injection of progestin you get every three months. The shot appeals to some women who want a highly effective method of contraception but don't want (or can't use) an IUD, can't take estrogen, or have trouble remembering to take pills. However, it's not a good method for women who plan to start trying to conceive in the next few of years because it can take more than a year after your last shot for your fertility to return.",
"Many experts recommend that breastfeeding mothers wait six weeks after giving birth to start this method, although some suggest that women who aren't exclusively breastfeeding can start at three weeks postpartum.",
"The implant: Implanon, the only implantable birth control method available in the United States, is a flexible rod about the size of a matchstick that's inserted under the skin of your upper arm where it continually releases small amounts of progestin.",
"Once implanted, it is highly effective and can remain in place for up to three years. Your fertility returns soon after the implant is removed. You can have it inserted three weeks after delivery if you're not exclusively breastfeeding and four weeks after if you are.",
"An IUD is a small T-shaped device made of flexible plastic that's inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider. There are two types of IUDs currently available in the United States. One uses copper and the other uses the synthetic hormone progestin. They last from three to twelve years.",
"IUDs provide effective, long-term, reversible protection, and they're safe for nursing moms. You can have one inserted right after delivery if you wish. IUDs are not recommended for women who are at high risk for STIs.",
"These are behavioral techniques for preventing pregnancy. They work best if you're very organized and disciplined. They cost nothing and cause no side effects but offer no protection against STIs.",
"Lactational amenorrhea method (LAM): This technique is based on the fact that breastfeeding delays the return of fertility after delivery. LAM is 98 percent effective if you fulfill all of its conditions: You're exclusively breastfeeding your baby, you still haven't gotten your period, and you gave birth less than six months ago.",
"These methods teach you to observe patterns in your monthly cycle so you can predict which days you may be fertile and which days you won't be. Some versions require you to observe physical changes associated with fertility, such as fluctuations in your basal body temperature and changes in the texture of your cervical mucus.",
"Fertility awareness methods present specific challenges for postpartum mothers. For example, you need to be able to measure your basal body temperature at the same time each morning after at least three hours of uninterrupted sleep.",
"These procedures are considered permanent methods of birth control. While reversals are sometimes possible, they're expensive, complicated, and only a minority of men and women go on to conceive again. Choose this option only if you're 100 percent sure you don't want to have any more children. These procedures won't affect your hormones, sex drive, or lactation.",
"Vasectomy: A vasectomy is a safe and highly effective operation designed to make a man sterile. A doctor cuts or blocks the two tubes — called the vas deferens — that carry sperm from the testes to the pouch in the scrotum that holds the semen prior to ejaculation. (The sperm is later reabsorbed by the body.)",
"Men who get vasectomies can still have sex and ejaculate. Their semen won't contain any sperm, however, so it can't fertilize an egg and cause a pregnancy.",
"Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which a doctor cauterizes, cuts, or clips a woman's fallopian tubes so that the egg can't meet the sperm. You may have this procedure done during delivery if you're having a c-section or within 48 hours of a vaginal delivery. Otherwise, you must wait six weeks to have it done.",
"After six weeks postpartum, there's another option, known as Essure, in which implants are inserted into the fallopian tubes by way of your vagina.",
"Some states require you to wait a certain amount of time after signing a consent form, so if you want to consider sterilization at the time of your delivery, discuss it with your provider well before your due date.",
"If your regular contraceptive method fails you or you forget to use it or use it incorrectly, using emergency contraception can significantly reduce your chances of getting pregnant. Emergency contraceptive pills are the most commonly used method. (Alternatively, you may have a copper IUD inserted to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.)",
"Depending on which regular method of birth control you're going to use, you might consider buying a pack of EC pills so you'll have them immediately available in case you need them. The sooner you use emergency contraception after unprotected sex, the more likely that it'll be effective.",
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"parsed_md": "Birth control choices after you have a baby | BabyCenter\n\nadvertisement\n\n1\n\nLOG IN / SIGN UP\n\n * COMMUNITY\n * GETTING PREGNANT\n * PREGNANCY\n * BABY\n * TODDLER\n * PRESCHOOLER\n * BIG KID\n * HEALTH\n * VIDEO\n * BABY PRODUCTS\n * FOR YOU\n\nJoin now to personalize\n\nBabyCenter for your pregnancy\n\n * Baby\n * Your Postpartum Health\n * Contraception\n\n# Birth control choices after you have a baby\n\nBy Kate Marple\n\n|\n\nReviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board\n\n|\n\nIN THIS ARTICLE\n\n * Barrier methods\n * Hormonal methods\n * Intrauterine devices\n * Natural methods\n * Sterilization\n * If your method fails: Emergency contraception\n\nAt some point during your pregnancy, you'll want to talk to your practitioner\nabout what kind of contraception will work best for you after you give birth.\nYou may be able to resume using the birth control method you used in the past,\nor you may decide that something else would work better. In any case, it's a\ngood idea to have a plan in place when you're ready to start having sex again.\nHere's a summary of your choices.\n\n## Barrier methods\n\nBarrier methods physically prevent sperm from reaching the egg. They don't\naffect your hormones, interfere with lactation, or have any significant side\neffects.\n\nCondoms for men: The male condom is a thin tube-like sheath made from latex or\npolyurethane that fits over the erect penis and traps semen during sex.\nCondoms don't require a physical exam or fitting, and they offer substantial\nprotection against HIV and many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).\n\nUnlike many contraceptives, you and your partner can use condoms as soon as\nyou're ready to become sexually active again. So even if you don't intend to\nrely on condoms for the long term, you can use them while you're waiting to\nstart your preferred birth control method.\n\nFind out more about condoms for men\n\nCondoms for women: The female condom is a thin polyurethane pouch that's\ninserted into your vagina before sex to prevent pregnancy and guard against\nexposure to STIs. Soft rings at either end hold the pouch in place. Female\ncondoms don't require a physical exam or fitting, and you can use them as soon\nas you're ready to become sexually active again.\n\nFind out more about condoms for women\n\nDiaphragm: The diaphragm is a shallow dome-shaped device that you partially\nfill with spermicide and insert into your vagina before sex. It keeps sperm\nfrom passing through your cervix.\n\nYour caregiver can try fitting you for a diaphragm at your six-week postpartum\nvisit. Even if you've used a diaphragm before, you'll have to be fitted\nbecause you may need a different size after being pregnant and giving birth.\n\nFind out more about the diaphragm\n\nCervical cap: The cervical cap, FemCap, is a silicone cup shaped like a\nsailor's hat.. You partially fill the cap with spermicide and insert it into\nyour vagina before sex. The device fits over your cervix and blocks sperm from\nentering the uterus.\n\nYou'll need to wait ten weeks before using FemCap. It's available by\nprescription.\n\nFind out more about the cervical cap\n\n## Hormonal methods\n\nThese birth control methods use synthetic hormones to suppress ovulation, thin\nthe uterine lining so the egg can't implant there, and thicken cervical mucus\nto block sperm from reaching the egg. They're available by prescription only\nand are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, although they offer no\nprotection against STIs.\n\nYou must wait four weeks after delivery to start using methods that use\nestrogen, such as the combination birth control pill, the ring, and the patch,\nbecause estrogen increases your risk for blood clots during the early\npostpartum weeks. These methods are not recommended for nursing moms until\ntheir milk is well-established because estrogen may reduce the quantity and\nquality of breast milk.\n\nThe mini-pill: The mini-pill is an oral contraceptive that contains a small\namount of progestin. The pills come in packs of 28, and you take one pill\nevery day so that you're getting a steady dose of the hormone. The mini-pill\nmust be taken at the same time each day.\n\nThe mini-pill is a good alternative for women who want to use oral\ncontraceptives but who are breastfeeding or can't take estrogen for some other\nreason. If you're not exclusively breastfeeding, you can start taking the\nmini-pill right after delivery. If your baby is taking nothing but breast\nmilk, it may be best to wait until six weeks after delivery to start. By that\ntime, your milk supply should be well established and your baby will be more\nmature.\n\nFind out more about the mini-pill\n\nThe Pill: The combination birth control pill, commonly known as the Pill, is\nan oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progesterone. With most\nbrands, you take one pill every day for 21 days and then take nothing (or a\n\"reminder\" pill that contains no hormones) for the next seven.\n\nFind out more about the Pill\n\nThe ring: The birth control ring (NuvaRing) is a flexible, transparent ring\nyou insert into your vagina at the beginning of your cycle. Once inside, the\nring releases a continuous low dose of estrogen and progestin. You have to\ninsert a new ring every 28 days.\n\nFind out more about the ring\n\nThe patch: The birth control patch (Ortho Evra) is a thin, beige square that\nyou apply to your skin like an adhesive bandage. The patch then releases a\ncontinuous low dose of estrogen and progestin. You apply a new patch once a\nweek for three consecutive weeks and then go without a patch for a week before\nstarting the cycle again.\n\nFind out more about the patch\n\nThe shot: The birth control shot (Depo-Provera) is an injection of progestin\nyou get every three months. The shot appeals to some women who want a highly\neffective method of contraception but don't want (or can't use) an IUD, can't\ntake estrogen, or have trouble remembering to take pills. However, it's not a\ngood method for women who plan to start trying to conceive in the next few of\nyears because it can take more than a year after your last shot for your\nfertility to return.\n\nMany experts recommend that breastfeeding mothers wait six weeks after giving\nbirth to start this method, although some suggest that women who aren't\nexclusively breastfeeding can start at three weeks postpartum.\n\nFind out more about the shot\n\nThe implant: Implanon, the only implantable birth control method available in\nthe United States, is a flexible rod about the size of a matchstick that's\ninserted under the skin of your upper arm where it continually releases small\namounts of progestin.\n\nOnce implanted, it is highly effective and can remain in place for up to three\nyears. Your fertility returns soon after the implant is removed. You can have\nit inserted three weeks after delivery if you're not exclusively breastfeeding\nand four weeks after if you are.\n\nFind out more about the implant\n\n## Intrauterine devices\n\nAn IUD is a small T-shaped device made of flexible plastic that's inserted\ninto the uterus by a healthcare provider. There are two types of IUDs\ncurrently available in the United States. One uses copper and the other uses\nthe synthetic hormone progestin. They last from three to twelve years.\n\nIUDs provide effective, long-term, reversible protection, and they're safe for\nnursing moms. You can have one inserted right after delivery if you wish. IUDs\nare not recommended for women who are at high risk for STIs.\n\nFind out more about IUDs\n\n## Natural methods\n\nThese are behavioral techniques for preventing pregnancy. They work best if\nyou're very organized and disciplined. They cost nothing and cause no side\neffects but offer no protection against STIs.\n\nLactational amenorrhea method (LAM): This technique is based on the fact that\nbreastfeeding delays the return of fertility after delivery. LAM is 98 percent\neffective if you fulfill all of its conditions: You're exclusively\nbreastfeeding your baby, you still haven't gotten your period, and you gave\nbirth less than six months ago.\n\nFind out more about LAM\n\nFertility awareness methods (FAM):\n\nThese methods teach you to observe patterns in your monthly cycle so you can\npredict which days you may be fertile and which days you won't be. Some\nversions require you to observe physical changes associated with fertility,\nsuch as fluctuations in your basal body temperature and changes in the texture\nof your cervical mucus.\n\nFertility awareness methods present specific challenges for postpartum\nmothers. For example, you need to be able to measure your basal body\ntemperature at the same time each morning after at least three hours of\nuninterrupted sleep.\n\nFind out more about FAM\n\n## Sterilization\n\nThese procedures are considered permanent methods of birth control. While\nreversals are sometimes possible, they're expensive, complicated, and only a\nminority of men and women go on to conceive again. Choose this option only if\nyou're 100 percent sure you don't want to have any more children. These\nprocedures won't affect your hormones, sex drive, or lactation.\n\nVasectomy: A vasectomy is a safe and highly effective operation designed to\nmake a man sterile. A doctor cuts or blocks the two tubes — called the vas\ndeferens — that carry sperm from the testes to the pouch in the scrotum that\nholds the semen prior to ejaculation. (The sperm is later reabsorbed by the\nbody.)\n\nMen who get vasectomies can still have sex and ejaculate. Their semen won't\ncontain any sperm, however, so it can't fertilize an egg and cause a\npregnancy.\n\nFind out more about vasectomy\n\nFemale sterilization: There is a surgical and a nonsurgical option.\n\nTubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which a doctor cauterizes, cuts, or\nclips a woman's fallopian tubes so that the egg can't meet the sperm. You may\nhave this procedure done during delivery if you're having a c-section or\nwithin 48 hours of a vaginal delivery. Otherwise, you must wait six weeks to\nhave it done.\n\nAfter six weeks postpartum, there's another option, known as Essure, in which\nimplants are inserted into the fallopian tubes by way of your vagina.\n\nSome states require you to wait a certain amount of time after signing a\nconsent form, so if you want to consider sterilization at the time of your\ndelivery, discuss it with your provider well before your due date.\n\nFind out more about female sterilization\n\n## If your method fails: Emergency contraception\n\nIf your regular contraceptive method fails you or you forget to use it or use\nit incorrectly, using emergency contraception can significantly reduce your\nchances of getting pregnant. Emergency contraceptive pills are the most\ncommonly used method. (Alternatively, you may have a copper IUD inserted to\nprevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.)\n\nDepending on which regular method of birth control you're going to use, you\nmight consider buying a pack of EC pills so you'll have them immediately\navailable in case you need them. The sooner you use emergency contraception\nafter unprotected sex, the more likely that it'll be effective.\n\nFind out more about emergency contraception\n\nShow sources\n\nAAP. 2011. Birth control and breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics.\nhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-\nstages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Birth-Control-and-Breastfeeding.aspx\n\nARHP. 2009. Patient fact sheet: Breastfeeding (lactational amenorrhea method).\nAssociation of Reproductive Health Professionals.\nhttps://www.arhp.org/Publications-and-Resources/Patient-Resources/Fact-\nSheets/Breastfeeding [Accessed April 2016]\n\nMayo Clinic. 2010. Birth control after pregnancy: Think ahead.\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control-after-pregnancy/MY01613\n\nOWH. 2009. Birth control methods fact sheet. U.S. Office on Women’s Health.\nhttp://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/birth-\ncontrol-methods.cfm\n\nPlanned Parenthood. Undated. Birth control pills. [Accessed 2011]\n\nPlanned Parenthood. Undated. Comparing effectiveness of birth control methods.\n[Accessed 2011]\n\nPlanned Parenthood. Undated. Condom. [Accessed 2011]\n\nPlanned Parenthood. Undated. Diaphragm. [Accessed 2011]\n\nPlanned Parenthood. Undated. Morning-after pill. (emergency contraception).\n[Accessed 2011]\n\nPlanned Parenthood. Undated. Vasectomy. 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"Approximately 90% of your hair is growing at any one time, while the other 10% enter a resting phase. Every two to three months the resting hair falls out and allows new hair to grow in its place. Telogen effluvium is the excessive shedding of hair that occurs one to five months following pregnancy. Hair loss during pregnancy is not uncommon, as it affects somewhere between 40 to 50% of women; but like most changes during pregnancy, it is temporary.",
"Hair loss that is connected to pregnancy usually occurs after delivery. During pregnancy, an increased number of hairs go into the resting phase, which is part of the normal hair loss cycle.",
"This condition is not serious enough to cause bald spots or permanent hair loss, and it should begin to diminish within 3-4 months after delivery. If you feel that you are experiencing unusual hair loss while you are pregnant, this may be due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency.",
"The most common period of hair loss occurs approximately three months after delivery. The rise in hormones during pregnancy keeps you from losing your hair. After delivery, the hormones return to normal levels, which allows the hair to fall out and return to the normal cycle. The normal hair loss that was delayed during pregnancy may fall out all at once.",
"Up to 60% of your hair that is in the growth state may enter into the telogen resting state. The hair loss usually peaks 3-4 months after delivery as your hair follicles rejuvenate themselves. As noted above, this hair loss is temporary, and hair loss returns to normal within six to twelve months.",
"During pregnancy, there is an increase in the level of estrogen hormones. Estrogen causes hair to remain in a growing phase and stimulates the growth of your hair. While you are pregnant, you should expect a full, luxurious head of hair.",
"There are a number of things that you can do to have healthier hair and/or reduce hair loss during pregnancy and after delivery:",
"Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, which contain flavonoids and antioxidants that may provide protection for the hair follicles and encourage hair growth",
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"parsed_md": "Hair Loss During Pregnancy - American Pregnancy Association\n\n * Weekly Newsletter\n * Ovulation Calendar\n * Pregnancy Calculator\n * Baby Names\n * 1-800-672-2296\n * Donate\n\nSelect Page\n\n# Pregnancy and Hair Loss\n\n## Hair Loss During Pregnancy: Telogen Effluvium\n\nApproximately 90% of your hair is growing at any one time, while the other 10%\nenter a resting phase. Every two to three months the resting hair falls out\nand allows new hair to grow in its place. Telogen effluvium is the excessive\nshedding of hair that occurs one to five months following pregnancy. Hair loss\nduring pregnancy is not uncommon, as it affects somewhere between 40 to 50% of\nwomen; but like most changes during pregnancy, it is temporary.\n\n### Does pregnancy cause abnormal hair loss?\n\nHair loss that is connected to pregnancy usually occurs after delivery. During\npregnancy, an increased number of hairs go into the resting phase, which is\npart of the normal hair loss cycle.\n\nThis condition is not serious enough to cause bald spots or permanent hair\nloss, and it should begin to diminish within 3-4 months after delivery. If you\nfeel that you are experiencing unusual hair loss while you are pregnant, this\nmay be due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency.\n\n### After pregnancy\n\nThe most common period of hair loss occurs approximately three months after\ndelivery. The rise in hormones during pregnancy keeps you from losing your\nhair. After delivery, the hormones return to normal levels, which allows the\nhair to fall out and return to the normal cycle. The normal hair loss that was\ndelayed during pregnancy may fall out all at once.\n\nUp to 60% of your hair that is in the growth state may enter into the telogen\nresting state. The hair loss usually peaks 3-4 months after delivery as your\nhair follicles rejuvenate themselves. As noted above, this hair loss is\ntemporary, and hair loss returns to normal within six to twelve months.\n\n### Can hair loss be related to other reproductive health issues?\n\nHair loss can be triggered by anything that involves a change in the estrogen\nhormone balance in your system.\n\nHair loss may result from any one or more of the following:\n\n * Discontinuation of birth control pills or any other hormonal type of birth control method\n * Miscarriage or stillbirth\n * Abortion\n * A hormonal imbalance\n\n### The Positive Side of Pregnancy and Your Hair:\n\nDuring pregnancy, there is an increase in the level of estrogen hormones.\nEstrogen causes hair to remain in a growing phase and stimulates the growth of\nyour hair. While you are pregnant, you should expect a full, luxurious head of\nhair.\n\n### Recommendations During Pregnancy and After Delivery:\n\nThere are a number of things that you can do to have healthier hair and/or\nreduce hair loss during pregnancy and after delivery:\n\n * Consult with your health care provider to ensure a proper balance of hormones\n * Avoid pigtails, cornrows, hair weaves, braids and tight hair rollers which can pull and stress your hair\n * Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, which contain flavonoids and antioxidants that may provide protection for the hair follicles and encourage hair growth\n * Use shampoos and conditioners that contain biotin and silica\n * Hair is fragile when it is wet, so be gentle; avoid fine tooth combs\n * If you need to use blow dryers and other heated hair instruments, use the cool setting\n * Supplement your diet with the following nutrients:\n\n * Vitamin B complex\n * Biotin (Possibly safe; orally and appropriately)\n * Vitamin C\n * Vitamin E (Likely safe if the amount does not exceed the RDA; possibly safe if it does)\n * Zinc (most likely safe when used orally and appropriately; likely unsafe when used orally in high doses)\n\n#### Want to Know More?\n\n * Hair Treatment During Pregnancy\n * How to Treat Lice Naturally During Pregnancy\n\nCompiled using information from the following sources:\n\nMayo Clinic Guide To A Healthy Pregnancy Harms, Roger W., M.D., et al, Ch. 15.\nAmerican Osteopathic College of Dermatology, https://www.aocd.org Natural\nMedicines Comprehensive Database, https://www.naturaldatabase.com/ American\nAcademy of Dermatology, https://www.aad.org\n\nShare\n\nPin\n\nTweet\n\nShare\n\nPin\n\nTweet\n\n#### Provider Search\n\nFind a pregnancy center, adoption clinic, or maternity home near you.\n\nClick here\n\n#### Helpful Information\n\n * About\n * Contact\n * Corporate Sponsors\n * Facility Directory\n\n#### Planning\n\n * Adoption\n * Birth & Beyond\n * Getting Pregnant\n * Labor and Birth\n\n#### Pregnancy\n\n * Planning and Preparing\n * Getting Pregnant\n * Pregnancy Concerns\n * Your Pregnancy\n\n#### Information\n\n * Baby Name Directory\n * Ovulation Calendar\n * Pregnancy Calculator\n\n * Donate\n * Privacy Policy\n * Contact\n * Member Login\n * Edit Your Profile\n * 1-800-672-2296\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Instagram\n\nAmerican Pregnancy Association\n\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. 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"Biotin is used for preventing and treating biotin deficiency associated with pregnancy, long-term tube feeding, malnutrition, and rapid weight loss. It is also used orally for hair loss, brittle nails, skin rash in infants (seborrheic dermatitis), diabetes, and mild depression.",
"Treating and preventing biotin deficiency. Symptoms of deficiency include thinning of the hair (often with loss of hair color), and red scaly rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth. Other symptoms include depression, listlessness, hallucinations, and tingling in the arms and legs. There is some evidence that cigarette smoking may cause mild biotin deficiency.",
"Hair loss. There is some preliminary evidence that hair loss can be reduced when biotin is taken by mouth in combination with zinc while a cream containing the chemical compound clobetasol propionate (Olux, Temovate) is applied to the skin.",
"Diabetes. Biotin alone doesn’t seem to affect blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. However, there is some evidence that a combination of biotin and chromium (Diachrome, Nutrition 21) might lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, whose diabetes is poorly controlled by prescription medicines. Other early evidence shows that the same combination reduces ratios of total cholesterol levels to “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, and non-HDL to HDL cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.",
"Biotin is an important component of enzymes in the body that break down certain substances like fats, carbohydrates, and others.",
"There isn’t a good laboratory test for detecting biotin deficiency, so this condition is usually identified by its symptoms, which include thinning of the hair (frequently with loss of hair color) and red scaly rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth. Nervous system symptoms include depression, exhaustion, hallucinations, and tingling of the arms and legs. There is some evidence that diabetes could result in biotin deficiency.",
"Biotin is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken appropriately and by mouth. Biotin is well tolerated when used at recommended dosages. It is POSSIBLY SAFE when injected into the muscles and used appropriately.",
"Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Biotin might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking biotin along with some medications that are changed by the liver might increase the effects and side effects of some medications. Before taking biotin, talk to your healthcare provider if you take any medications that are changed by the liver.",
"Some of these medications that are changed by the liver include clozapine (Clozaril), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), fluvoxamine (Luvox), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), mexiletine (Mexitil), olanzapine (Zyprexa), pentazocine (Talwin), propranolol (Inderal), tacrine (Cognex), theophylline, zileuton (Zyflo), zolmitriptan (Zomig), and others.",
"Biotin and vitamin B5 taken together can each reduce the body's absorption of the other.\nAre there interactions with foods?",
"Raw egg white contains a substance that binds biotin in the intestine and keeps it from being absorbed. Eating 2 or more uncooked egg whites daily for several months has caused biotin deficiency that is serious enough to produce symptoms.\nWhat dose is used?",
"The appropriate dose of biotin depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for biotin. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.",
"There is no recommended dietary allowance (RDA) established for biotin. The adequate intakes (AI) for biotin are 7 mcg for infants 0-12 months, 8 mcg for children 1-3 years, 12 mcg for children 4-8 years, 20 mcg for children 9-13 years, 25 mcg for adolescents 14-18 years, 30 mcg for adults over 18 years and pregnant women, and 35 mcg for breast-feeding women.",
"Zempleni, J., Green, G. M., Spannagel, A. W., and Mock, D. M. Biliary excretion of biotin and biotin metabolites is quantitatively minor in rats and pigs. J Nutr. 1997;127:1496-1500. View abstract.",
"Burnett, R., Guichard, Y., and Barale, E. Immunohistochemistry for light microscopy in safety evaluation of therapeutic agents: an overview. Toxicology 4-11-1997;119:83-93. View abstract.",
"Zempleni, J., McCormick, D. B., and Mock, D. M. Identification of biotin sulfone, bisnorbiotin methyl ketone, and tetranorbiotin-l-sulfoxide in human urine. Am.J Clin.Nutr. 1997;65:508-511. View abstract.",
"Shriver, B. J., Roman-Shriver, C., and Allred, J. B. Depletion and repletion of biotinyl enzymes in liver of biotin-deficient rats: evidence of a biotin storage system. J Nutr. 1993;123:1140-1149. View abstract.",
"Magnuson, N. S. and Perryman, L. E. Metabolic defects in severe combined immunodeficiency in man and animals. Comp Biochem.Physiol B 1986;83:701-710. View abstract.",
"Brenner, S. and Horwitz, C. Possible nutrient mediators in psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. II. Nutrient mediators: essential fatty acids; vitamins A, E and D; vitamins B1, B2, B6, niacin and biotin; vitamin C selenium; zinc; iron. World Rev.Nutr.Diet. 1988;55:165-182. View abstract.",
"Said, H. M., Mock, D. M., and Collins, J. C. Regulation of intestinal biotin transport in the rat: effect of biotin deficiency and supplementation. Am.J Physiol 1989;256(2 Pt 1):G306-G311. View abstract.",
"Michalski, A. J., Berry, G. T., and Segal, S. Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency: 9-year follow-up of a patient on chronic biotin therapy and a review of the literature. J Inherit.Metab Dis. 1989;12:312-316. View abstract.",
"Daniells, S. and Hardy, G. Hair loss in long-term or home parenteral nutrition: are micronutrient deficiencies to blame? Curr.Opin.Clin.Nutr.Metab Care 2010;13:690-697. View abstract.",
"Mall, G. K., Chew, Y. C., and Zempleni, J. Biotin requirements are lower in human Jurkat lymphoid cells but homeostatic mechanisms are similar to those of HepG2 liver cells. J Nutr. 2010;140:1086-1092. View abstract.",
"Rogovik, A. L., Vohra, S., and Goldman, R. D. Safety considerations and potential interactions of vitamins: should vitamins be considered drugs? Ann.Pharmacother. 2010;44:311-324. View abstract.",
"Grammatikopoulou, M. G., Daskalou, E., and Tsigga, M. Diet, feeding practices, and anthropometry of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and their siblings. Nutrition 2009;25:620-626. View abstract.",
"Rodriguez-Melendez, R. and Zempleni, J. Nitric oxide signaling depends on biotin in Jurkat human lymphoma cells. J Nutr. 2009;139:429-433. View abstract.",
"Gralla, M., Camporeale, G., and Zempleni, J. Holocarboxylase synthetase regulates expression of biotin transporters by chromatin remodeling events at the SMVT locus. J Nutr.Biochem. 2008;19:400-408. View abstract.",
"Dashwood, R. H. and Ho, E. Dietary histone deacetylase inhibitors: from cells to mice to man. Semin.Cancer Biol. 2007;17:363-369. View abstract.",
"Hassan, Y. I. and Zempleni, J. Epigenetic regulation of chromatin structure and gene function by biotin. J Nutr. 2006;136:1763-1765. View abstract.",
"Mock, D. M. Marginal biotin deficiency is teratogenic in mice and perhaps humans: a review of biotin deficiency during human pregnancy and effects of biotin deficiency on gene expression and enzyme activities in mouse dam and fetus. J Nutr.Biochem. 2005;16:435-437. View abstract.",
"Tong, L. Acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase: crucial metabolic enzyme and attractive target for drug discovery. Cell Mol.Life Sci 2005;62:1784-1803. View abstract.",
"Crisp, S. E., Griffin, J. B., White, B. R., Toombs, C. F., Camporeale, G., Said, H. M., and Zempleni, J. Biotin supply affects rates of cell proliferation, biotinylation of carboxylases and histones, and expression of the gene encoding the sodium-dependent multivitamin transporter in JAr choriocarcinoma cells. Eur.J Nutr. 2004;43:23-31. View abstract.",
"Jaffrey, S. R. and Snyder, S. H. The biotin switch method for the detection of S-nitrosylated proteins. Sci STKE. 6-12-2001;2001:l1. View abstract.",
"Campistol, J. [Convulsions and epileptic syndromes of the newborn infant. Forms of presentation, study and treatment protocols]. Rev.Neurol. 10-1-2000;31:624-631. View abstract.",
"de Wolf, F. A. and Brett, G. M. Ligand-binding proteins: their potential for application in systems for controlled delivery and uptake of ligands. Pharmacol.Rev. 2000;52:207-236. View abstract.",
"Bliss, D. Z., McLaughlin, J., Jung, H. J., Lowry, A., Savik, K., and Jensen, L. Comparison of the nutritional composition of diets of persons with fecal incontinence and that of age- and gender-matched controls. J Wound.Ostomy.Continence.Nurs. 2000;27:90-97. View abstract.",
"Zempleni, J. and Mock, D. M. Advanced analysis of biotin metabolites in body fluids allows a more accurate measurement of biotin bioavailability and metabolism in humans. J Nutr. 1999;129(2S Suppl):494S-497S. View abstract.",
"Eakin RE, Snell EE, and Williams RJ. Concentrationand assay of avidin, injury-producing agents in raw egg white. J Biol Chem. 1941;:535-43.",
"Spencer RP and Brody KR. Biotin transport by small intestine of rat, hamster, and other species. Am J Physiol. 1964 Mar;206:653-7. View abstract.",
"Rodriguez-Melendez R, Griffin JB, Zempleni J. Biotin supplementation increases expression of the cytochrome P450 1B1 gene in Jurkat cells, increasing the occurrence of single-stranded DNA breaks. J Nutr. 2004 Sep;134:2222-8. View abstract.",
"Grundy WE, Freed M, Johnson H.C., et al. The effect of phthalylsulfathiazole (sulfathalidine) on the excretion of B-vitamins by normal adults. Arch Biochem. 1947 Nov;15:187-94. View abstract.",
"Geohas J, Daly A, Juturu V, et al. Chromium picolinate and biotin combination reduces atherogenic index of plasma in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a placebo-controlled, double-blinded, randomized clinical trial. Am J Med Sci. 2007 Mar;333:145-53. View abstract.",
"Ebek, Inc. issues voluntary nationwide recall of Liviro3, a product marketed as a dietary supplement. Ebek Press Release, January 19, 2007. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ebek01_07.html.",
"Singer GM, Geohas J. The effect of chromium picolinate and biotin supplementation on glycemic control in poorly controlled patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a placebo-controlled, double-blinded, randomized trial. Diabetes Technol Ther 2006;8:636-43. View abstract.",
"Rathman SC, Eisenschenk S, McMahon RJ. The abundance and function of biotin-dependent enzymes are reduced in rats chronically administered carbamazepine. J Nutr 2002;132:3405-10. View abstract.",
"Albarracin C, Fuqua B, Evans JL, Goldfine ID. Chromium picolinate and biotin combination improves glucose metabolism in treated, uncontrolled overweight to obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2008;24:41-51. View abstract.",
"Krause KH, Kochen W, Berlit P, Bonjour JP. Excretion of organic acids associated with biotin deficiency in chronic anticonvulsant therapy. Int J Vitam Nutr Res 1984;54:217-22. View abstract.",
"Sealey WM, Teague AM, Stratton SL, Mock DM. Smoking accelerates biotin catabolism in women. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80:932-5. View abstract.",
"Mock NI, Malik MI, Stumbo PJ, et al. Increased urinary excretion of 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid and decreased urinary excretion of biotin are sensitive early indicators of decreased status in experimental biotin deficiency. Am J Clin Nutr 1997;65:951-8. View abstract.",
"Baez-Saldana A, Zendejas-Ruiz I, Revilla-Monsalve C, et al. Effects of biotin on pyruvate carboxylase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase, propionyl-CoA carboxylase, and markers for glucose and lipid homeostasis in type 2 diabetic patients and nondiabetic subjects. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;79:238-43. View abstract.",
"Zempleni J, Mock DM. Bioavailability of biotin given orally to humans in pharmacologic doses. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69:504-8. View abstract.",
"Keipert JA. Oral use of biotin in seborrhoeic dermatitis of infancy: a controlled trial. Med J Aust 1976;1:584-5. View abstract.",
"Coggeshall JC, Heggers JP, Robson MC, et al. Biotin status and plasma glucose in diabetics. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1985;447:389-92.",
"Zempleni J, Helm RM, Mock DM. In vivo biotin supplementation at a pharmacologic dose decreases proliferation rates of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and cytokine release. J Nutr 2001;131:1479-84. View abstract.",
"Camacho FM, Garcia-Hernandez MJ. Zinc aspartate, biotin, and clobetasol propionate in the treatment of alopecia areata in childhood. Pediatr Dermatol 1999;16:336-8. View abstract.",
"Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. View abstract.",
"Mock DM, Mock NI, Nelson RP, Lombard KA. Disturbances in biotin metabolism in children undergoing long-term anticonvulsant therapy. J Pediatr Gastroentereol Nutr 1998;26:245-50. View abstract.",
"Said HM, Redha R, Nylander W. Biotin transport in the human intestine: inhibition by anticonvulsant drugs. Am J Clin Nutr 1989;49:127-31. View abstract.",
"Henry JG, Sobki S, Afafat N. Interference by biotin therapy on measurement of TSH and FT4 by enzyme immunoassay on Boehringer Mannheim ES 700 analyzer. Ann Clin Biochem 1996;33:162-3. View abstract.",
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"parsed_md": "Biotin: MedlinePlus Supplements\n\nSkip navigation\n\nU.S. National Library of Medicine\n\nThe navigation menu has been collapsed.\n\n * Health Topics\n * Drugs & Supplements\n * Videos & Tools\n * About MedlinePlus\n\n * About MedlinePlus\n * Site Map\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n\n * Health Topics\n * Drugs & Supplements\n * Videos & Tools\n\nEspañol\n\nYou Are Here:\n\nHome →\n\nDrugs, Herbs and Supplements →\n\nHerbs and Supplements →\n\nBiotin\n\nURL of this page:\nhttps://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/313.html\n\n# Biotin\n\n * What is it?\n * How effective is it?\n * How does it work?\n * Are there safety concerns?\n * Are there interactions with medications?\n * Are there interactions with herbs and supplements?\n * Are there interactions with foods?\n * What dose is used?\n * Other names\n * Methodology\n * References\n\n## What is it?\n\nBiotin is a vitamin that is found in small amounts in numerous foods.\n\nBiotin is used for preventing and treating biotin deficiency associated with\npregnancy, long-term tube feeding, malnutrition, and rapid weight loss. It is\nalso used orally for hair loss, brittle nails, skin rash in infants\n(seborrheic dermatitis), diabetes, and mild depression.\n\n## How effective is it?\n\nNatural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on\nscientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely\nEffective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective,\nIneffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.\n\nThe effectiveness ratings for BIOTIN are as follows:\n\n### Likely effective for...\n\n * Treating and preventing biotin deficiency. Symptoms of deficiency include thinning of the hair (often with loss of hair color), and red scaly rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth. Other symptoms include depression, listlessness, hallucinations, and tingling in the arms and legs. There is some evidence that cigarette smoking may cause mild biotin deficiency.\n\n### Possibly ineffective for...\n\n * Skin rash in infants (seborrheic dermatitis).\n\n### Insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness for...\n\n * Hair loss. There is some preliminary evidence that hair loss can be reduced when biotin is taken by mouth in combination with zinc while a cream containing the chemical compound clobetasol propionate (Olux, Temovate) is applied to the skin.\n * Diabetes. Biotin alone doesn’t seem to affect blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. However, there is some evidence that a combination of biotin and chromium (Diachrome, Nutrition 21) might lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, whose diabetes is poorly controlled by prescription medicines. Other early evidence shows that the same combination reduces ratios of total cholesterol levels to “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, and non-HDL to HDL cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.\n * Diabetic nerve pain. There is some evidence that biotin can reduce nerve pain in people with diabetes.\n * Brittle fingernails and toenails. Biotin might increase the thickness of fingernails and toenails in people with brittle nails.\n * Other conditions.\n\nMore evidence is needed to rate biotin for these uses.\n\n## How does it work?\n\nBiotin is an important component of enzymes in the body that break down\ncertain substances like fats, carbohydrates, and others.\n\nThere isn’t a good laboratory test for detecting biotin deficiency, so this\ncondition is usually identified by its symptoms, which include thinning of the\nhair (frequently with loss of hair color) and red scaly rash around the eyes,\nnose, and mouth. Nervous system symptoms include depression, exhaustion,\nhallucinations, and tingling of the arms and legs. There is some evidence that\ndiabetes could result in biotin deficiency.\n\n## Are there safety concerns?\n\nBiotin is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken appropriately and by mouth.\nBiotin is well tolerated when used at recommended dosages. It is POSSIBLY SAFE\nwhen injected into the muscles and used appropriately.\n\n#### Special precautions & warnings:\n\nPregnancy and breast-feeding: Biotin is POSSIBLY SAFE when used in recommended\namounts during pregnancy and breast-feeding.\n\nKidney dialysis: People receiving kidney dialysis may need extra biotin. Check\nwith your health care provider.\n\n## Are there interactions with medications?\n\nMinor\n\n Be watchful with this combination.\nMedications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) substrates)\n\n \n\nSome medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Biotin might\ndecrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking biotin\nalong with some medications that are changed by the liver might increase the\neffects and side effects of some medications. Before taking biotin, talk to\nyour healthcare provider if you take any medications that are changed by the\nliver.\n\nSome of these medications that are changed by the liver include clozapine\n(Clozaril), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), fluvoxamine (Luvox), haloperidol\n(Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), mexiletine (Mexitil), olanzapine (Zyprexa),\npentazocine (Talwin), propranolol (Inderal), tacrine (Cognex), theophylline,\nzileuton (Zyflo), zolmitriptan (Zomig), and others.\n\n## Are there interactions with herbs and supplements?\n\nAlpha-lipoic acid\n\n Alpha-lipoic acid and biotin taken together can each reduce the body's absorption of the other.\nVitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)\n\n Biotin and vitamin B5 taken together can each reduce the body's absorption of the other.\n\n## Are there interactions with foods?\n\nEgg whites\n\n Raw egg white contains a substance that binds biotin in the intestine and keeps it from being absorbed. Eating 2 or more uncooked egg whites daily for several months has caused biotin deficiency that is serious enough to produce symptoms.\n\n## What dose is used?\n\nThe appropriate dose of biotin depends on several factors such as the user’s\nage, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough\nscientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for biotin.\nKeep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages\ncan be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and\nconsult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before\nusing.\n\nThere is no recommended dietary allowance (RDA) established for biotin. The\nadequate intakes (AI) for biotin are 7 mcg for infants 0-12 months, 8 mcg for\nchildren 1-3 years, 12 mcg for children 4-8 years, 20 mcg for children 9-13\nyears, 25 mcg for adolescents 14-18 years, 30 mcg for adults over 18 years and\npregnant women, and 35 mcg for breast-feeding women.\n\n## Other names\n\nBiotina, Biotine, Biotine-D, Coenzyme R, D-Biotin, Vitamin B7, Vitamin H,\nVitamine B7, Vitamine H, W Factor, Cis-\nhexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]-imidazole-4-valeric Acid.\n\n## Methodology\n\nTo learn more about how this article was written, please see the Natural\nMedicines Comprehensive Database methodology.\n\n## References\n\n 1. du, Vigneaud, V, Melville, D. B., Folkers, K., Wolf, D. E., Mozingo, D. E., Keresztesy, J. C., and Harris, S. A. The structure of biotin: a study of desthiobiotin. J.Biol.Chem 1942;:475-485.\n 2. Kogl, F. and Tonnis, B. Ober das Bios-Problem. Darstellung von krystallisiertem Biotin aus Eigelb. Z.Physiol.Chem 1932;:43-73.\n 3. 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"Postpartum hair loss is perfectly normal. It usually starts within five months of giving birth and starts slowing down about three months or so after that. There's nothing you can do to stop the process, but being gentle with your hair and experimenting with hair products and styles can help get you through it.",
"Yes. Many new moms are surprised to be shedding more hair than usual in the first few months after giving birth, but it's perfectly normal. Doctors call it postpartum telogen effluvium.",
"Normally between 85 and 95 percent of the hair on your head is actively growing, while the other 5 to 15 percent is in a resting stage. After the resting period, this hair falls out – often while you're brushing or shampooing it – and is replaced by new growth. The average woman sheds about 100 hairs a day.",
"During pregnancy, an elevated estrogen level prolongs the growing stage. There are fewer hairs in the resting stage and fewer falling out each day, so you may have thicker, more luxuriant tresses.",
"After you give birth, however, your estrogen level plummets, and a lot more hair follicles enter the resting stage and begin shedding three to five months later. So within five months, it's likely you'll have more hair coming out in the shower or on your brush.",
"Not all women notice dramatic changes in their hair during the postpartum period. Hair loss tends to be more obvious among women with longer hair.",
"It's worth talking with your healthcare provider about your hair loss if you think it's excessive. Hair loss can be a symptom of anemia or postpartum thyroiditis, which are treatable conditions.",
"No need to panic! Once the shedding starts, the hair loss usually lasts about three months and should slow down after that time. By your baby's first birthday you should have noticeable improvement. By around 15 months, your hair should have grown in again. However, some women find their hair doesn't have quite the density it had before pregnancy.",
"You won't be able to prevent the hair from falling out, but you can try to make the most of what you have. Here's what dermatologists recommend:",
"• Try a \"volumizing shampoo.\" These products often contain ingredients like protein that coat the hair, adding to its full appearance.",
"• Avoid “conditioning shampoos.” The heavy ingredients in these products can make the hair look limp by weighing it down.",
"• Experiment with hair styles that mask the thinner sections of hair. Enlist the help of a hairdresser. (Just be sure to avoid styles that add tension to the scalp, such as weaves.)",
"If you're tired of scooping hair out of the shower drain or sweeping strands off the bathroom floor, you may want to opt for a short cut. Plus, a short, wash-and-go hairstyle can be easier to manage when you have a new baby in the house and you're strapped for time.",
"Note: If you have long hair, strands of it can end up tightly wrapped around your baby's tiny appendages, including his fingers, toes, wrists, ankles, and penis. This is called a hair tourniquet, and it can be quite painful for your little one. If he's ever crying for no apparent reason, check carefully for tight bands of hair.",
"While these measures won't keep you from shedding so much hair, they may help you avoid making matters worse. Take care of your hair by:",
"• Eating a well-balanced diet. The studies are conflicting, but there's some evidence that low vitamin D and possibly other nutrients may contribute to hair loss.",
"• Being gentle with your hair. Avoid heat (from blow dryers and flat irons) and chemicals (from hair dyes and straightening treatments, for example), and hairstyles that put tension on your scalp (such as tight braids). And don't brush or comb your hair too aggressively.",
"If you're experiencing chronic hair loss for six months or longer, talk with your doctor or dermatologist to investigate other causes, such as a protein or nutrient deficiency or a thyroid disorder.",
"Gizlenti S et al. 2014. The changes in the hair cycle during gestation and the post-partum period. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 28(7):878-881. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23682615 [Accessed May 2020]",
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It usually starts within five months\nof giving birth and starts slowing down about three months or so after that.\nThere's nothing you can do to stop the process, but being gentle with your\nhair and experimenting with hair products and styles can help get you through\nit.\n\nPhoto credit: iStock.com\n\nIN THIS ARTICLE\n\n * Is it normal to start losing your hair after giving birth?\n * How long does postpartum hair loss last?\n * What can I do about postpartum hair loss?\n * What else can I do to keep my hair as healthy as possible?\n * What if my hair loss continues?\n\n## Is it normal to start losing your hair after giving birth?\n\nYes. Many new moms are surprised to be shedding more hair than usual in the\nfirst few months after giving birth, but it's perfectly normal. Doctors call\nit postpartum telogen effluvium.\n\nNormally between 85 and 95 percent of the hair on your head is actively\ngrowing, while the other 5 to 15 percent is in a resting stage. After the\nresting period, this hair falls out – often while you're brushing or\nshampooing it – and is replaced by new growth. The average woman sheds about\n100 hairs a day.\n\nDuring pregnancy, an elevated estrogen level prolongs the growing stage. There\nare fewer hairs in the resting stage and fewer falling out each day, so you\nmay have thicker, more luxuriant tresses.\n\nAfter you give birth, however, your estrogen level plummets, and a lot more\nhair follicles enter the resting stage and begin shedding three to five months\nlater. So within five months, it's likely you'll have more hair coming out in\nthe shower or on your brush.\n\nNot all women notice dramatic changes in their hair during the postpartum\nperiod. Hair loss tends to be more obvious among women with longer hair.\n\nIt's worth talking with your healthcare provider about your hair loss if you\nthink it's excessive. Hair loss can be a symptom of anemia or postpartum\nthyroiditis, which are treatable conditions.\n\n## How long does postpartum hair loss last?\n\nNo need to panic! Once the shedding starts, the hair loss usually lasts about\nthree months and should slow down after that time. By your baby's first\nbirthday you should have noticeable improvement. By around 15 months, your\nhair should have grown in again. However, some women find their hair doesn't\nhave quite the density it had before pregnancy.\n\n## What can I do about postpartum hair loss?\n\nYou won't be able to prevent the hair from falling out, but you can try to\nmake the most of what you have. Here's what dermatologists recommend:\n\n• Try a \"volumizing shampoo.\" These products often contain ingredients like\nprotein that coat the hair, adding to its full appearance.\n\n• Avoid “conditioning shampoos.” The heavy ingredients in these products can\nmake the hair look limp by weighing it down.\n\n• Avoid “intensive conditioners.” These also contain heavy ingredients that\npull the hair down.\n\n• Use a conditioner made for fine hair. These contain lighter ingredients that\nwon't weigh down hair.\n\n• Experiment with hair styles that mask the thinner sections of hair. Enlist\nthe help of a hairdresser. (Just be sure to avoid styles that add tension to\nthe scalp, such as weaves.)\n\nIf you're tired of scooping hair out of the shower drain or sweeping strands\noff the bathroom floor, you may want to opt for a short cut. Plus, a short,\nwash-and-go hairstyle can be easier to manage when you have a new baby in the\nhouse and you're strapped for time.\n\nNote: If you have long hair, strands of it can end up tightly wrapped around\nyour baby's tiny appendages, including his fingers, toes, wrists, ankles, and\npenis. This is called a hair tourniquet, and it can be quite painful for your\nlittle one. If he's ever crying for no apparent reason, check carefully for\ntight bands of hair.\n\n## What else can I do to keep my hair as healthy as possible?\n\nWhile these measures won't keep you from shedding so much hair, they may help\nyou avoid making matters worse. Take care of your hair by:\n\n• Eating a well-balanced diet. The studies are conflicting, but there's some\nevidence that low vitamin D and possibly other nutrients may contribute to\nhair loss.\n\n• Being gentle with your hair. Avoid heat (from blow dryers and flat irons)\nand chemicals (from hair dyes and straightening treatments, for example), and\nhairstyles that put tension on your scalp (such as tight braids). And don't\nbrush or comb your hair too aggressively.\n\n## What if my hair loss continues?\n\nIf you're experiencing chronic hair loss for six months or longer, talk with\nyour doctor or dermatologist to investigate other causes, such as a protein or\nnutrient deficiency or a thyroid disorder.\n\nLearn more:\n\n7 great hairstyles for new moms\n\nShow sources\n\nAAD. 2010. Hair loss in new moms. American Academy of Dermatology.\nhttps://www.aad.org/public/skin-hair-nails/hair-care/hair-loss-in-new-moms\n[Accessed May 2020]\n\nBAD. 2020. Telogen effluvium (a type of hair loss). British Association of\nDermatologists. https://www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/patient-information-\nleaflets/telogen-effluvium/ [Accessed May 2020]\n\nGizlenti S et al. 2014. The changes in the hair cycle during gestation and the\npost-partum period. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and\nVenereology 28(7):878-881. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23682615\n[Accessed May 2020]\n\nMalkud S. 2015. Telogen effluvium: A review. Journal of Clincal and Diagnostic\nResearch 9(9): WE01-WE03.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4606321/pdf/jcdr-9-WE01.pdf\n[Accessed May 2020]\n\nMedscape. 2018. Telogen effluvium treatment & management.\nhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1071566-treatment [Accessed May 2020]\n\nRebora A. 2019. Telogen effluvium: A comprehensive review. Clinical, Cosmetic\nand Investigational Dermatology (12) 583-590.\nhttps://www.dovepress.com/telogen-effluvium-a-comprehensive-review-peer-\nreviewed-fulltext-article-CCID [Accessed May 2020]\n\nUpToDate. 2019. 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"It wouldn’t be a proper flu season without a rousing discussion about PUKE. Right? So, let’s help Emily with our best tips for cleaning vomit from carpet:",
"Got any great advice for cleaning carpet after the, uh, stomach flu? I’m specifically looking for tips for dealing with large, wet spots. I’m thinking about covering them with baking soda or baby powder, then vacuuming?",
"Any help is greatly appreciated. Sorry for the less than pleasant topic but I bet someone knows of a clever way to deal with throw-up!",
"I use a beach towel. BIG and ABSORBENT are key because you can wrap everything up in the towel and throw it straight in the washer. If there are a lot of solids, dump what you can in the toilet — but usually the washer will take care of the worst of it. Throw towel #1 in the plastic bag.",
"It’s rare that we need to do this, but when we do we use Resolve. Throw the cleaning cloths into the plastic bag.",
"Use more than you think you need to, and press it into the carpet with the corner of a towel. This will neutralize any smell. I keep a big box of baking soda on hand just for cleaning purposes.",
"You’ll be so glad you did this right away. If you don’t have a washer, you’ve got everything sealed up in a plastic bag, ready for the laundromat.",
"Parenthackers: Can you improve upon my routine? How do you clean vomit out of carpet? Any product recommendations or special technique I’m missing?",
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"My daughter had a very sensitive stomach when she was a toddler, so she threw up OFTEN. I don’t think there was a bit of carpet in our home that didn’t get doused at some point. She threw up so regularly, I thought of her as my little “vomit comet.”",
"I got so good at cleaning it up, I didn’t even stress over it. I found that the best way was to use a sturdy metal tablespoon to scoop up the bits and deposit them in a trash bag. Then use the back of the spoon to press down hard as you scrape the area with the spoon almost flat. This is very effective at removing the liquid portion. Keep doing this all over the spot until you can’t scoop anything more. Then rub the spot with a warm, wet kitchen towel. Repeat the process for scooping liquid. Treat with Resolve if there is any staining; otherwise, spray thoroughly with Frebreze.",
"That is really close to what I do. My washing machine doesn’t do well with chunks, so I get them with a paper towel first (one of the few times I use paper towels!). I do the absorbing step with a combination of baking soda and cornstarch—the cornstarch absorbs so well.",
"After cleaning up the solids, we find the best thing to clean up anything biological (vomit, urine, and feces) is an enzyme cleaner. The ones we have found are marketing for cleaning up pet messes, but they work equally as well on human messes. The enzymes actually remove the waste (and oder), but don’t stain or remove coloring. I’ve used in my car, on carpet, on mattresses, and in the wash.",
"Try using a spatula, they work well for anything solid that is on the floor... like dog messes, chunks of food, hairballs. They also work great for the scraping part. I transfer waste to a bag and wipe the excess on the bag as I go so I don’t re-apply to the carpet. I also heartily second enzyme cleaners!",
"We bought enzyme cleaner (Simple Solution) for the cats and made good use of it with the kids. It was the only thing that got the baby vomit smell out of my pajamas.",
"One of our daughters threw up so many times-especially in the car. We bought a commercial steam cleaner. It is an expensive solution, at least $200. But, it removes all signs there was anything, disinfects and removes ALL odor in seconds-even if you can’t get to it right away.",
"Yeah, I just use Nature’s Miracle (pet stain cleaner). Spray, leave it 5 minutes, scrub with a wet washcloth, done. I also keep a bucket by the bed if anyone is sick.",
"You know how nurses wear disposable gloves? My friend’s mom, a nurse, always gloved up when anyone got sick at home.",
"It prevents cross-contamination, especially if you have other kids in the house you’re trying to keep well. With gloves on, it’s easier to manipulate the chunkage.",
"I also start with 2 trash bags (one for laundry and one for trash) and do the first (chunk collection) step with paper towels.",
"It’s also much easier if the barf never meets the carpet in the first place. We wrote some general barf tips back in (holy moly) 2007 that still ring true today: http://babytoolkit.blogspot.com/2007/04/barf-rama-coming-too-soon-to- home-near.html",
"As someone who has pets, a toddler, and has worked in the animal health field for many years, I deal with puke on the carpets at least once a week. My go to product is Nature’s Miracle (PetSmart caries it in spray form or a big jug if your family is like mine). After I blot up the solids, I spray the dickens out of the spot with the NM and let it dry. The spray has enzymes that help break down odor and spot causing agents in the puke. Works every time. Also works for pee and poop on carpets on hard wood floors and works on furniture too.",
"Make sure to let the baking soda dry completely before vacuuming, or it will form a plaster & coat the inside of your vacuum.",
"Three little words....Little Green ProHeat. I swear by this thing – it’s one of the best purchases we ever made. We have one child and 2 dogs so there’s always a mess to clean up on the carpets or the sofas/chairs (we’ve got plain old IKEA furniture so don’t have to dry clean). We’ve had our Little Green ProHeat for 6 years now and it’s still going strong. We just use whatever carpet cleanser is on sale, but make sure it’s got a deodorizer in it.",
"Another vote for Nature’s Miracle. I first started using it when I had a vomity and hairbally cat and an off-white Berber carpet. Kept on using it after the cat passed and I acquired vomity kids. Expensive, but great stuff.",
"Use a lemon scented spray on the area for the smell. I have to agree that baking soda is a cleaning wonder 😀",
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"parsed_md": "How to clean vomit from carpet? Talk amongst yourselves.\n\n# Parent Hacks\n\n## \"Just...genius.\" — Buzzfeed\n\nParent Hacks is the encouraging book I needed when I was an exhausted new\nparent.\n\nFind out more\n\n# How to clean vomit from carpet? Talk amongst yourselves.\n\nin: Health & Safety\n\nAt Amazon: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (4 lb. box)\n\nIt wouldn’t be a proper flu season without a rousing discussion about PUKE.\nRight? So, let’s help Emily with our best tips for cleaning vomit from carpet:\n\nGot any great advice for cleaning carpet after the, uh, stomach flu? I’m\nspecifically looking for tips for dealing with large, wet spots. I’m thinking\nabout covering them with baking soda or baby powder, then vacuuming?\n\nAny help is greatly appreciated. Sorry for the less than pleasant topic but I\nbet someone knows of a clever way to deal with throw-up!\n\n## Asha’s Vomit-Carpet Cleaning Routine\n\nWarning: it’s descriptive.\n\nYou will need:\n\n * 2-3 old towels\n * A plastic garbage bag\n * Baking soda\n * Carpet cleaner (I use Resolve) and cleaning cloths (only if the carpet gets stained)\n * Vacuum cleaner\n\n1\\. Scoop up the solid bits with a big, absorbent towel.\n\nI use a beach towel. BIG and ABSORBENT are key because you can wrap everything\nup in the towel and throw it straight in the washer. If there are a lot of\nsolids, dump what you can in the toilet — but usually the washer will take\ncare of the worst of it. Throw towel #1 in the plastic bag.\n\n2\\. With a second towel, blot the big, wet spots.\n\nThe more pressure, the more the towel will suck up moisture. Throw towel #2 in\nthe plastic bag.\n\n3\\. Only if the vomit leaves a stain, saturate the stain with carpet cleaner,\nand clean as directed.\n\nIt’s rare that we need to do this, but when we do we use Resolve. Throw the\ncleaning cloths into the plastic bag.\n\n4\\. Sprinkle the wet spot with baking soda.\n\nUse more than you think you need to, and press it into the carpet with the\ncorner of a towel. This will neutralize any smell. I keep a big box of baking\nsoda on hand just for cleaning purposes.\n\n5\\. Throw all the dirty laundry in the washer.\n\nYou’ll be so glad you did this right away. If you don’t have a washer, you’ve\ngot everything sealed up in a plastic bag, ready for the laundromat.\n\n6\\. Let the spot dry, then vacuum.\n\nI’ve left the baking soda overnight with no problems.\n\n7\\. Polish your parenting medal.\n\nYou know, the one you were awarded the last time you did this?\n\n* * *\n\nSo there you have it. My throwup-cleaning routine, which may or may not be the\nbest/easiest/most efficient.\n\nParenthackers: Can you improve upon my routine? How do you clean vomit out of\ncarpet? Any product recommendations or special technique I’m missing?\n\nRelated: Baking soda deodorizes a mattress after a stomach flu disaster\n\nMore: Hacks for dealing with vomit\n\nAnd: Tons of hacks in the Health archive\n\n### Get updates from Asha.\n\nI'll email you when I have new writing, events, or news to share. Low-\nfrequency (I respect your attention & inbox), privacy always, unsubscribe any\ntime.\n\n#### Newest posts\n\n * How to tighten pants without sewing\n * You’re invited\n * Can blogs rebuild America?\n * What feeds us\n * Behind the Book: Writing the Parent Hacks manuscript\n\n# About Asha Dornfest\n\nAsha Dornfest is a writer, parent, and insistent optimist living in Portland,\nOregon. She is the author of PARENT HACKS, co-author of MINIMALIST PARENTING,\nand co-host of the Edit Your Life podcast.\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Amy says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:52 am\n\nLast time my kid puked all over our relatively new carpet, I just called\nStanley Steemer!\n\n 2. DS says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:00 am\n\nMy daughter had a very sensitive stomach when she was a toddler, so she threw\nup OFTEN. I don’t think there was a bit of carpet in our home that didn’t get\ndoused at some point. She threw up so regularly, I thought of her as my little\n“vomit comet.”\n\nI got so good at cleaning it up, I didn’t even stress over it. I found that\nthe best way was to use a sturdy metal tablespoon to scoop up the bits and\ndeposit them in a trash bag. Then use the back of the spoon to press down hard\nas you scrape the area with the spoon almost flat. This is very effective at\nremoving the liquid portion. Keep doing this all over the spot until you can’t\nscoop anything more. Then rub the spot with a warm, wet kitchen towel. Repeat\nthe process for scooping liquid. Treat with Resolve if there is any staining;\notherwise, spray thoroughly with Frebreze.\n\n 3. Mrs. Mordecai says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:15 am\n\nThat is really close to what I do. My washing machine doesn’t do well with\nchunks, so I get them with a paper towel first (one of the few times I use\npaper towels!). I do the absorbing step with a combination of baking soda and\ncornstarch—the cornstarch absorbs so well.\n\nMay our children stay healthy. 🙂\n\n 4. Kelly Wilson says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:34 am\n\nAfter cleaning up the solids, we find the best thing to clean up anything\nbiological (vomit, urine, and feces) is an enzyme cleaner. The ones we have\nfound are marketing for cleaning up pet messes, but they work equally as well\non human messes. The enzymes actually remove the waste (and oder), but don’t\nstain or remove coloring. I’ve used in my car, on carpet, on mattresses, and\nin the wash.\n\n 5. Patti says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:09 am\n\nTry using a spatula, they work well for anything solid that is on the floor...\nlike dog messes, chunks of food, hairballs. They also work great for the\nscraping part. I transfer waste to a bag and wipe the excess on the bag as I\ngo so I don’t re-apply to the carpet. I also heartily second enzyme cleaners!\n\n 6. Rachel says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:01 am\n\nWe bought enzyme cleaner (Simple Solution) for the cats and made good use of\nit with the kids. It was the only thing that got the baby vomit smell out of\nmy pajamas.\n\n 7. My Kids Mom says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:24 pm\n\nDo children ever throw up somewhere other than carpet and blankets?\n\n 8. Regina says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:38 pm\n\nWe have always used SImple Solution too.\n\n 9. Dave says\n\nFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:23 pm\n\nOne of our daughters threw up so many times-especially in the car. We bought a\ncommercial steam cleaner. It is an expensive solution, at least $200. But, it\nremoves all signs there was anything, disinfects and removes ALL odor in\nseconds-even if you can’t get to it right away.\n\n 10. renee says\n\nFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:48 am\n\nYeah, I just use Nature’s Miracle (pet stain cleaner). Spray, leave it 5\nminutes, scrub with a wet washcloth, done. I also keep a bucket by the bed if\nanyone is sick.\n\n 11. adrienne says\n\nFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:42 am\n\nThis one is a no-brainer now, but totally invisible to me before a friend\nmentioned it.\n\nYou know how nurses wear disposable gloves? My friend’s mom, a nurse, always\ngloved up when anyone got sick at home.\n\nIt prevents cross-contamination, especially if you have other kids in the\nhouse you’re trying to keep well. With gloves on, it’s easier to manipulate\nthe chunkage.\n\nI also start with 2 trash bags (one for laundry and one for trash) and do the\nfirst (chunk collection) step with paper towels.\n\n 12. adrienne says\n\nFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:00 am\n\nIt’s also much easier if the barf never meets the carpet in the first place.\nWe wrote some general barf tips back in (holy moly) 2007 that still ring true\ntoday: http://babytoolkit.blogspot.com/2007/04/barf-rama-coming-too-soon-to-\nhome-near.html\n\n 13. ECS says\n\nFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:48 pm\n\nAs someone who has pets, a toddler, and has worked in the animal health field\nfor many years, I deal with puke on the carpets at least once a week. My go to\nproduct is Nature’s Miracle (PetSmart caries it in spray form or a big jug if\nyour family is like mine). After I blot up the solids, I spray the dickens out\nof the spot with the NM and let it dry. The spray has enzymes that help break\ndown odor and spot causing agents in the puke. Works every time. Also works\nfor pee and poop on carpets on hard wood floors and works on furniture too.\n\n 14. Cat S. says\n\nFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:53 pm\n\nMake sure to let the baking soda dry completely before vacuuming, or it will\nform a plaster & coat the inside of your vacuum.\n\nAlso, if baking soda doesn’t get all the smell out, try vinegar.\n\n 15. BeanzMom says\n\nFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:40 pm\n\nThree little words....Little Green ProHeat. I swear by this thing – it’s one\nof the best purchases we ever made. We have one child and 2 dogs so there’s\nalways a mess to clean up on the carpets or the sofas/chairs (we’ve got plain\nold IKEA furniture so don’t have to dry clean). We’ve had our Little Green\nProHeat for 6 years now and it’s still going strong. We just use whatever\ncarpet cleanser is on sale, but make sure it’s got a deodorizer in it.\n\n 16. alanc230 says\n\nFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:43 pm\n\nAnother vote for Nature’s Miracle. I first started using it when I had a\nvomity and hairbally cat and an off-white Berber carpet. Kept on using it\nafter the cat passed and I acquired vomity kids. Expensive, but great stuff.\n\n 17. Andrea says\n\nFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:35 am\n\nUse a lemon scented spray on the area for the smell. I have to agree that\nbaking soda is a cleaning wonder 😀\n\n 18. Intan says\n\nJuly 25, 2015 at 8:27 am\n\nHow about Hydrogen peroxide? Can i use it for clean vomit ?\n\n * Asha Dornfest says\n\nJuly 25, 2015 at 9:13 am\n\nI would think that peroxide could bleach the carpet.\n\n#### Your go-to gift for new parents\n\n#### Popular Posts\n\n## A tool to help kids respond to unfriendly teasing\n\n## 6 satisfying meals to cook with a hotel coffeemaker or iron\n\n## How to tighten pants without sewing\n\n#### About the Author\n\nAsha Dornfest is an author, optimist, and mom of two. She started the Parent\nHacks blog in 2005, and turned it into a book in 2016. More about Asha »\n\nDisclosure: This site uses affiliate links when linking to some products,\nwhich means I get a small commission if you click through and buy. There’s no\ncost to you, but these commissions help me pay the costs associated with\nrunning this website. Thank you for supporting independent writers!\n\nCopyright © 2021 All Rights Reserved | PARENT HACKS is a registered trademark\nowned by Asha Dornfest | Terms/Privacy Policy\n\n"
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"Cleaning up vomit is one of the worst cleaning tasks around. When it lands on carpet, you have a double task: remove the odors and the stains. The key is using the right process to break through the mess and remove it for good.",
"Start by removing as much of the vomit as possible. Use a dust pan or other scraper to remove as much as possible. Wrapping a plastic grocery bag over the dust pan works well, then simply fold the bag back off the dustpan when ready to contain the mess.",
"Cover the area with a generous amount of either baking soda or cornstarch. Either of those products will soak up the excess moisture. If you don’t have either of those, salt can be used instead.",
"Apply an enzyme-based cleaner. These are readily available in the cleaning aisle or with the pet supplies. These cleaners eat up all the remaining matter, removing any odor or stain as it does. If these cleaners are not available, you can use a solution of one part white vinegar in two parts water with a squirt of dish liquid.",
"Blot it with a clean cloth or paper towels to remove the cleaner and the stain. Continue blotting until you have removed as much moisture as possible.",
"Once the area is clean, use a damp cloth to sponge the area to rinse. Any cleaner residue that remains on the floor will attract dirt in the future, leading to a dirt stain.",
"Blot with a dry cloth or paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible, then allow the area to air dry.",
"If you are sensitive to the smell, place a drop of strong cologne/perfume, lotion or minty toothpaste under your nose before you begin.",
"For best results, clean the carpet immediately. The longer the vomit sits, the further it will soak into the carpet and padding and will be more difficult to remove.",
"If you do not have a vacuum, you will need to scrape up as much of the vomit as possible using a dull knife or spoon, then start with step 7 above. You can brush the area to restore the texture once it is clean instead of using a vacuum.",
"After vacuuming the area, dispose of the contents in the vacuum. This will help prevent odors and bacteria growth inside the vacuum.",
"If there is a lingering smell in the area immediately after cleaning, place a bowl of either white vinegar, baking soda or fresh coffee ground near where for vomit was located for an hour.",
"The above cleaning methods will work to kill a majority of bacteria and other pathogens that may be in the vomit. However, if the vomit is from someone with a contagious illness (food poisioning, viruses, etc.) and you want to disinfect the area afterward as a precaution, use the guide How to Disinfect Carpet.",
"I had been trying to clean vomit out of my carpet all day and FINALLY was able to get it out by following these steps!!! I would suggest skipping the enzyme- based cleaner and just do the warm water with vinegar because that worked wonders. The vomit is acidic because it contains stomach acid, so the baking soda and vinegar combination works extremely well to neutralize the smell. Thanks so much!!!",
"I read some very good suggestions. I have tried some. The best suggestion I have, is to trick someone else into doing it!!!",
"My eldest just was sick all over his carpet, so I came on here to get tips. Very useful I must say. I just cleaned the sick up using kitchen roll. Then, poured baking powder on the area, followed by vinegar. Left it to dry and vacuumed it away. Good as new. Thank you for these useful tips. 😀",
"As a student who has cleaned vomit from carpeting on more than one occasion, I have found that the Woolite Oxydeep POD works miracles. They fine you big time for carpet stains in dorm rooms and with this thing, you can’t tell there was ever anything there. Highly recommend it.",
"I tried this and my carpet turn the color of the vomit. Now, I have a bigger mess than I started with; a big yellow/orange-colored spot right in the middle of my carpet, thanks.",
"A small dustpan (the kind that goes with a crumb brush or small whisk broom) is handy for lifting vomit off carpet before cleaning. It holds more than a spatula or butter knife, but still does not push icky stuff into the fibers of your carpet. Get one that can go in the top rack of your dishwasher, if you can.",
"Sometimes a spatula or butter knife can’t handle the amount of vomit. I use a cup to scoop up the vomit. It scrapes the chunky stuff, but if you press down, it also scoops up some of the liquid. Once most of it is removed, I use a rag and laundry detergent plus baking soda in a bowl of water to clean the area. Dry the area with an old towel as much as I can, then sprinkle baking soda and carpet deodorizer on it. I vacuum it up when it dries. Hope this helps other mommies out there!",
"Sprinkle a heap of talc powder over the vomit patch and leave for an hour or so; the talc soaks up the moisture from the carpet. The talc will go crumbly then you can vacuum it up or sweep it with a dust pan and brush. Once you have done this, you need to treat the leftover stain and odor. I usually fill a small tub with warm soapy water and add a few drops of eucalyptus oil with a bit of elbow grease; the stain is gone and no more smell.",
"Unfortunately, I found week-old vomit under my kid’s bed. Now it’s very thick and really stuck on the carpet. Not to mention the smell. I don’t know how he managed to vomit under his bed. What would work best, in this situation?",
"Jody, My cats vomit much more often than I’d like and almost always on the carpet. I actually prefer to find it when it has dried because it makes cleaning much easier. My trick; the vacuum hose. I just use the hose to scrape the vomit off the carpet and the suction grabs all the bits as they become loose. Then, I apply a stain cleaner to the carpet, scrub the spot clean with a paper towel and vacuum the spot again. (I also clean the vacuum, of course.) If there is any smell after that, I spray the area with a vinegar and water solution and vacuum again.",
"Sooo.....confused. Started with 409 carpet stain removal after stain had set overnite trying to help a senior. Afterwards applied baking soda. Still working on it. Missed some steps. Didn’t go to Google first. Need prayer lol!!!",
"JJ, Since you started with a chemical stain remover, you probably won’t be able to use an enzyme cleaner. Enzyme cleaners rely on beneficial bacteria, and the chemicals in the chemical cleaner that are now on the stain will kill them (preventing them from doing their job of eating up the stain.) It doesn’t hurt to try of course, but if you find that the enzyme cleaner doesn’t seem to be working, that’s why. You can try using other chemical stain removers instead if preferred; Spot Shot works well on carpet vomit stains. Good luck!",
"If your little one or pet gets sick on your carpeting, don’t use a rag to try to clean it up – it will only push it further into your rug. Instead, use the edge of a butter knife to scrape the mess out and off of the carpeting. With the majority of it removed, you can then use a spot wet-vac if you have one, or try a good carpet cleaning product. Woolite makes a good pet stain product for carpeting that works well for this purpose, too. Try not to soak your rug with too much water – it may not dry fast enough and cause mold to grow underneath.",
"After scraping up as much as I could, I sprinkled what baking soda I had left, and then cornstarch on the rest of it. But I got to thinking (too late); a) is this cornstarch going to gunk up my vacuum?, and (regardless) b) I can clean out the canister (I have a bagless vac), but what about all along the hose...seemed kinda yuck to me, but-oh well, too late! So then, I decided to dilute some vinegar in hot water and spray it really well and, of course, it bubbled up from the baking soda I’d put on first (some trace amount left), which made me think to tell ya’ll – just ‘be aware’ that this is an oxidation reaction (kind of like hydrogen peroxide on blood, certain germs, etc.) and any kind of oxidation can BLEACH certain things (or possibly lighten it). So, just thought I’d mention that – I have a light beige carpet color, and I was trying to get up MILK that spilled on it a while back... A nightmare getting that smell out!! Anyway, I had tried peroxide, and it actually did leave a slightly lightened spot there. As a side note, this “oxidation” reaction is also the basic concept behind bleaching your teeth as well (I’m a reg. dental hygienist!).",
"Baking soda or cat litter first, cover with a towel and let dry. Vacuum. Then use stain remover. Good as new without shoving it all into the carpet.",
"Sometimes when you see a specific product mentioned in a forum like this, you have to be suspicious that it’s a plant. But the information given on the Woolite Oxydeep is spot on (no pun intended). It worked like a charm.",
"Cleaning vomit or dog messes off carpet is tricky. Get the majority off with a metal object, don’t push it into the carpet. Then, take a damp cloth and scrub the rest of the carpet with just water. Once it has most of the “stuff” off the carpet, then dampen with Windex and let it sit for a few minutes and using a clean damp rag, scrub again. This will take out most stains left behind, and take the smell out.",
"I followed this to the tee except what I did was saturated the fresh vomit with crystal laundry detergent first, then let it sit. I scooped vomit and detergent up with a spoon and then used a shop vac to pick up the remaining detergent. I then followed the other steps posted above.",
"Having three cats – I know hairballs... Ewww. I have found them on occasion in a hidden low traffic location dried out. They are so much easier to remove when they have been allowed to dry. Simply scrape the dried mess up and do a thorough vacuum – follow up with any wet cleaning method you prefer to remove the odor. Rubbing, blotting or scraping when wet, pushes the material deeper into the fibers, and potentially into the pad. Letting them dry helps keep the mess at the surface... if you can stand seeing the mess for a few hours or so. Of course this does not apply to large messes (child, dog or adult vomit) – do a more direct approach if the carpet is already saturated.",
"DO NOT SCRUB YOUR CARPET!!!! Take off the chunks with a spatula or butter knife, then spray hydrogen peroxide or Oxy Clean. Let it sit for five minutes and pat firmly with a dry white cloth. Continue multiple times until no stain appears on the cloth. Finish by sprinkling with baking soda for odor removal. After 10 minutes, vacuum.",
"Shoot. I rubbed too. It just didn’t occur to me to Google “clean throw up out of carpet” in the moments following the upheaval. Although, I honestly couldn’t see cleaning it with a butter knife – not with as much as my three- year-old just heaved up.",
"I like the idea to scrape pet vomit into a dustpan with a butter knife used only for this purpose. My #1 suggestion is do NOT buy cat or dog food with artificial color added to them. This is what stains our carpets more than anything! AND use Viva white super absorbant paper towels. 🙂"
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Use a dust pan or other scraper to remove as much as possible. Wrapping a plastic grocery bag over the dust pan works well, then simply fold the bag back off the dustpan when ready to contain the mess.\n 2. Next, blot the area with old rags or paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible.\n 3. Cover the area with a generous amount of either baking soda or cornstarch. Either of those products will soak up the excess moisture. If you don’t have either of those, salt can be used instead.\n 4. Allow it to sit on the area for 10-15 minutes.\n 5. Vacuum away the baking soda or corn starch with a vacuum.\n 6. Next, you will treat the area for the odor and/or stains that may be present.\n 7. Apply an enzyme-based cleaner. These are readily available in the cleaning aisle or with the pet supplies. These cleaners eat up all the remaining matter, removing any odor or stain as it does. If these cleaners are not available, you can use a solution of one part white vinegar in two parts water with a squirt of dish liquid.\n 8. Apply a generous amount of cleaner to the area.\n 9. Wait a minute or two for the cleaner to work.\n 10. Blot it with a clean cloth or paper towels to remove the cleaner and the stain. Continue blotting until you have removed as much moisture as possible.\n 11. Repeat steps 8-10 as needed.\n 12. Once the area is clean, use a damp cloth to sponge the area to rinse. Any cleaner residue that remains on the floor will attract dirt in the future, leading to a dirt stain.\n 13. Blot with a dry cloth or paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible, then allow the area to air dry.\n 14. Vacuum the dry surface to restore the texture once the area is dry.\n\nadvertisement\n\n## Additional Tips and Advice\n\n * If you are sensitive to the smell, place a drop of strong cologne/perfume, lotion or minty toothpaste under your nose before you begin.\n * Consider putting your hand inside a plastic bag while cleaning the mess to prevent touching it.\n * For best results, clean the carpet immediately. The longer the vomit sits, the further it will soak into the carpet and padding and will be more difficult to remove.\n * If you do not have a vacuum, you will need to scrape up as much of the vomit as possible using a dull knife or spoon, then start with step 7 above. You can brush the area to restore the texture once it is clean instead of using a vacuum.\n * After vacuuming the area, dispose of the contents in the vacuum. This will help prevent odors and bacteria growth inside the vacuum.\n * If there is a lingering smell in the area immediately after cleaning, place a bowl of either white vinegar, baking soda or fresh coffee ground near where for vomit was located for an hour.\n * The above cleaning methods will work to kill a majority of bacteria and other pathogens that may be in the vomit. However, if the vomit is from someone with a contagious illness (food poisioning, viruses, etc.) and you want to disinfect the area afterward as a precaution, use the guide How to Disinfect Carpet.\n\nFiled Under: Carpets and Rugs Tagged With: carpet, vomit\n\n## Was This Guide Helpful?\n\n+169\n\n-21\n\nRating: +148. From 190 votes.\n\nPlease wait...\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n## Related Posts\n\nHow to Remove Hairball Stains from Carpet\n\nHow to Remove Red Wine from Carpet\n\nHow to Remove Toner from Carpet\n\nHow to Clean Charcoal Lighter Fluid from Carpet\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Annamaria says\n\nSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:59 am\n\nI had been trying to clean vomit out of my carpet all day and FINALLY was able\nto get it out by following these steps!!! I would suggest skipping the enzyme-\nbased cleaner and just do the warm water with vinegar because that worked\nwonders. The vomit is acidic because it contains stomach acid, so the baking\nsoda and vinegar combination works extremely well to neutralize the smell.\nThanks so much!!!\n\nLike\n\n10\n\n10 people like this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 2. Robert says\n\nFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:39 pm\n\nI read some very good suggestions. I have tried some. The best suggestion I\nhave, is to trick someone else into doing it!!!\n\nLike\n\n3\n\n3 people like this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 3. Kay says\n\nSeptember 26, 2016 at 12:42 am\n\nMy eldest just was sick all over his carpet, so I came on here to get tips.\nVery useful I must say. I just cleaned the sick up using kitchen roll. Then,\npoured baking powder on the area, followed by vinegar. Left it to dry and\nvacuumed it away. Good as new. Thank you for these useful tips. 😀\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 4. Myra says\n\nAugust 2, 2013 at 12:41 pm\n\nDo these tricks work with a wool carpet?\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n * Jackson says\n\nMarch 26, 2017 at 5:16 pm\n\nYes, but it may be a bit trickier to not push gunk into the fibers of your\ncarpet.\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 5. Collegekid says\n\nDecember 6, 2009 at 5:04 pm\n\nAs a student who has cleaned vomit from carpeting on more than one occasion, I\nhave found that the Woolite Oxydeep POD works miracles. They fine you big time\nfor carpet stains in dorm rooms and with this thing, you can’t tell there was\never anything there. Highly recommend it.\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 6. David says\n\nDecember 7, 2014 at 6:32 pm\n\nI tried this and my carpet turn the color of the vomit. Now, I have a bigger\nmess than I started with; a big yellow/orange-colored spot right in the middle\nof my carpet, thanks.\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 7. Tipper says\n\nMay 22, 2009 at 11:02 am\n\nA small dustpan (the kind that goes with a crumb brush or small whisk broom)\nis handy for lifting vomit off carpet before cleaning. It holds more than a\nspatula or butter knife, but still does not push icky stuff into the fibers of\nyour carpet. Get one that can go in the top rack of your dishwasher, if you\ncan.\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 8. Dani says\n\nFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:33 pm\n\nSometimes a spatula or butter knife can’t handle the amount of vomit. I use a\ncup to scoop up the vomit. It scrapes the chunky stuff, but if you press down,\nit also scoops up some of the liquid. Once most of it is removed, I use a rag\nand laundry detergent plus baking soda in a bowl of water to clean the area.\nDry the area with an old towel as much as I can, then sprinkle baking soda and\ncarpet deodorizer on it. I vacuum it up when it dries. Hope this helps other\nmommies out there!\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 9. Stewy's girl says\n\nOctober 15, 2009 at 8:32 am\n\nSprinkle a heap of talc powder over the vomit patch and leave for an hour or\nso; the talc soaks up the moisture from the carpet. The talc will go crumbly\nthen you can vacuum it up or sweep it with a dust pan and brush. Once you have\ndone this, you need to treat the leftover stain and odor. I usually fill a\nsmall tub with warm soapy water and add a few drops of eucalyptus oil with a\nbit of elbow grease; the stain is gone and no more smell.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 10. Jody says\n\nDecember 24, 2012 at 9:07 am\n\nUnfortunately, I found week-old vomit under my kid’s bed. Now it’s very thick\nand really stuck on the carpet. Not to mention the smell. I don’t know how he\nmanaged to vomit under his bed. What would work best, in this situation?\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n * Melanie says\n\nFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:01 pm\n\nJody, My cats vomit much more often than I’d like and almost always on the\ncarpet. I actually prefer to find it when it has dried because it makes\ncleaning much easier. My trick; the vacuum hose. I just use the hose to scrape\nthe vomit off the carpet and the suction grabs all the bits as they become\nloose. Then, I apply a stain cleaner to the carpet, scrub the spot clean with\na paper towel and vacuum the spot again. (I also clean the vacuum, of course.)\nIf there is any smell after that, I spray the area with a vinegar and water\nsolution and vacuum again.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 11. JJ says\n\nFebruary 7, 2017 at 2:23 pm\n\nSooo.....confused. Started with 409 carpet stain removal after stain had set\novernite trying to help a senior. Afterwards applied baking soda. Still\nworking on it. Missed some steps. Didn’t go to Google first. Need prayer\nlol!!!\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n * Melanie says\n\nFebruary 7, 2017 at 10:36 pm\n\nJJ, Since you started with a chemical stain remover, you probably won’t be\nable to use an enzyme cleaner. Enzyme cleaners rely on beneficial bacteria,\nand the chemicals in the chemical cleaner that are now on the stain will kill\nthem (preventing them from doing their job of eating up the stain.) It doesn’t\nhurt to try of course, but if you find that the enzyme cleaner doesn’t seem to\nbe working, that’s why. You can try using other chemical stain removers\ninstead if preferred; Spot Shot works well on carpet vomit stains. Good luck!\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 12. Glor K. says\n\nMarch 2, 2008 at 12:23 am\n\nIf your little one or pet gets sick on your carpeting, don’t use a rag to try\nto clean it up – it will only push it further into your rug. Instead, use the\nedge of a butter knife to scrape the mess out and off of the carpeting. With\nthe majority of it removed, you can then use a spot wet-vac if you have one,\nor try a good carpet cleaning product. Woolite makes a good pet stain product\nfor carpeting that works well for this purpose, too. Try not to soak your rug\nwith too much water – it may not dry fast enough and cause mold to grow\nunderneath.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 13. Bridget says\n\nAugust 14, 2013 at 4:46 am\n\nAfter scraping up as much as I could, I sprinkled what baking soda I had left,\nand then cornstarch on the rest of it. But I got to thinking (too late); a) is\nthis cornstarch going to gunk up my vacuum?, and (regardless) b) I can clean\nout the canister (I have a bagless vac), but what about all along the\nhose...seemed kinda yuck to me, but-oh well, too late! So then, I decided to\ndilute some vinegar in hot water and spray it really well and, of course, it\nbubbled up from the baking soda I’d put on first (some trace amount left),\nwhich made me think to tell ya’ll – just ‘be aware’ that this is an oxidation\nreaction (kind of like hydrogen peroxide on blood, certain germs, etc.) and\nany kind of oxidation can BLEACH certain things (or possibly lighten it). So,\njust thought I’d mention that – I have a light beige carpet color, and I was\ntrying to get up MILK that spilled on it a while back... A nightmare getting\nthat smell out!! Anyway, I had tried peroxide, and it actually did leave a\nslightly lightened spot there. As a side note, this “oxidation” reaction is\nalso the basic concept behind bleaching your teeth as well (I’m a reg. dental\nhygienist!).\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 14. Sarah says\n\nFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:35 pm\n\nBaking soda or cat litter first, cover with a towel and let dry. Vacuum. Then\nuse stain remover. Good as new without shoving it all into the carpet.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 15. KMR says\n\nDecember 31, 2009 at 6:51 pm\n\nSometimes when you see a specific product mentioned in a forum like this, you\nhave to be suspicious that it’s a plant. But the information given on the\nWoolite Oxydeep is spot on (no pun intended). It worked like a charm.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 16. Jan says\n\nMarch 15, 2008 at 10:04 pm\n\nCleaning vomit or dog messes off carpet is tricky. Get the majority off with a\nmetal object, don’t push it into the carpet. Then, take a damp cloth and scrub\nthe rest of the carpet with just water. Once it has most of the “stuff” off\nthe carpet, then dampen with Windex and let it sit for a few minutes and using\na clean damp rag, scrub again. This will take out most stains left behind, and\ntake the smell out.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 17. Bathsheba says\n\nNovember 10, 2014 at 1:03 am\n\nI followed this to the tee except what I did was saturated the fresh vomit\nwith crystal laundry detergent first, then let it sit. I scooped vomit and\ndetergent up with a spoon and then used a shop vac to pick up the remaining\ndetergent. I then followed the other steps posted above.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 18. Kitty says\n\nJuly 5, 2010 at 2:29 pm\n\nHaving three cats – I know hairballs... Ewww. I have found them on occasion in\na hidden low traffic location dried out. They are so much easier to remove\nwhen they have been allowed to dry. Simply scrape the dried mess up and do a\nthorough vacuum – follow up with any wet cleaning method you prefer to remove\nthe odor. Rubbing, blotting or scraping when wet, pushes the material deeper\ninto the fibers, and potentially into the pad. Letting them dry helps keep the\nmess at the surface... if you can stand seeing the mess for a few hours or so.\nOf course this does not apply to large messes (child, dog or adult vomit) – do\na more direct approach if the carpet is already saturated.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 19. Mary says\n\nAugust 16, 2008 at 12:01 pm\n\nDO NOT SCRUB YOUR CARPET!!!! Take off the chunks with a spatula or butter\nknife, then spray hydrogen peroxide or Oxy Clean. Let it sit for five minutes\nand pat firmly with a dry white cloth. Continue multiple times until no stain\nappears on the cloth. Finish by sprinkling with baking soda for odor removal.\nAfter 10 minutes, vacuum.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 20. Drew says\n\nNovember 21, 2011 at 4:32 pm\n\nThanks so much for the butter knife and oxi tricks; they worked like a charm!\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 21. Tired Mom says\n\nDecember 18, 2010 at 10:40 pm\n\nShoot. I rubbed too. It just didn’t occur to me to Google “clean throw up out\nof carpet” in the moments following the upheaval. Although, I honestly\ncouldn’t see cleaning it with a butter knife – not with as much as my three-\nyear-old just heaved up.\n\nStill using the baking soda to soak up the odor. Will probably go get a spot\ncleaning machine tomorrow.\n\nLike\n\n0\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 22. Jane says\n\nFebruary 6, 2016 at 12:00 pm\n\nI like the idea to scrape pet vomit into a dustpan with a butter knife used\nonly for this purpose. My #1 suggestion is do NOT buy cat or dog food with\nartificial color added to them. This is what stains our carpets more than\nanything! 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"The smell of vomit. It seems impossible to remove, but I have the perfect recipes for how to remove the vomit smell from anything. Isn’t in the worst feeling as a mom? It is the middle of the night. Suddenly, your child comes down crying because she has thrown up all over her bed. I remember the first major time with Abby like it was yesterday. You feel awful for your child who is experiencing throwing up for the first time in their lives. It’s the middle of the night, so you are also battling your own tiredness and have no desire for the stench or the clean-up that you now face. You walk into the room and the smell of vomit greets you immediately. That one night, I remember looking into her bed and seeing puke everywhere. The poor girl had let her stomach go and it covered her favorite stuffed animal, sheets, comforter pillowcase and pillow. Fun times. I do also have to say that I never imagined how much I would get puked on in the face as a mom. OK – So, it’s only happened a few times, but that is enough. My problem is that when I can tell my children are really sick, I become very compassionate. I wouldn’t say I’m hugely compassionate as a mom in normal circumstances. I’m not a coddler and tell my kids they’re strong and brave and try and get it under control. However, there’s no other time I feel more compassionate than with a genuinely hurting child over legitimate reasons. So, when my kids are sick, I’ll often lay them in my bed and cuddle up close so I can stroke their hair, look at their hurting face and pray for them. That’s when it happens. The vomit comes straight for my face. I’m learning. Last time I did this exact thing with Kenzie. Then, I heard her stomach churn, and I jumped up and ran to the kitchen for a bowl. I wasn’t in time to catch the throw up, but I was in time to remove myself from getting puked on, so that is good. OK – Back to our story...Abby’s things are all covered in vomit in the middle of the night. My husband doesn’t do well with the smell of vomit. If I’m not careful, I’ll have two pukers on my hand, so I handle it. I get Abby in the tub to wash her off. I get new pajamas and get her into our bed with a bowl and my husband. I head up to the room to take care of the situation. I take the sheets to the bathroom to spray them down in the shower, removing the chunks. Is this too much information yet? Maybe. I just wanted to give you some ideas for dealing with the vomit that enters your own world. Sorry if I’m making you nauseous in the dialogue. The final step (or so I think) is to throw everything in the wash. The next morning, I open the washer just to be visited by the same smell that haunted me the night before. So, I ran the load again. Nothing. I tried a different detergent. No luck. So, I do what any mom does, I complained about it on Facebook. In came my solution. A friend from high school responded with a couple recipes she said would work like magic. Here are the recipes:",
"For the sheets and bigger things that can go through the wash try soaking them in a good amount of Borax (it’s a laundry booster you can get it at the grocery store) 1 cup or more with your regular detergent. Just let them soak for a couple of hours and them wash them as normal. This was my first introduction to Borax, and it worked like a charm.",
"Mix it together so the soda dissolves and you can then soak the items in it. It hasn’t discolored anything I’ve used it on (my clothes or our carpet). It may make the smell seem stronger at first, but it’s only because it’s getting wet again. It really works great. It also works on urine (kid or pet) which what I originally used it for. I just keep a ton of peroxide and Borax on hand. The peroxide gets out blood and chocolate without bleaching anything and my friend told me about the Borax. I use to keep a bucket in the laundry room when the boys were babies and just fill it with water and the Borax and toss all the things they spit up on and let it soak until I could run the washer(days sometimes). Never had a permanent stain after that.",
"I was extremely grateful for this recipe because she had thrown up on her favorite stuffed animal that she had since she was a baby. I really wasn’t convinced I was going to be able to remove the smell after trying so hard prior to this recipe. This recipe worked on the first try.",
"So, there you have it. Sorry for such a detailed account. You can just be grateful you have these recipes in your arsenal now.",
"Filed Under: Parenting Tips · Tagged: answer, how to, how to get rid of vomit smell, puke, Recipe, remove, smell, vomit",
"I completely understand, about getting vomited on. But, mine don’t get me in the face...nope that’s worse. Mine on three occasions, different children...throw up down my shirt. Now, this might be understandable if I was endowed more, or wore lower cut shirts, but I was wearing tshirts. They rest their heads on my neck....and then it gets scary. Poor kiddos. I’m grimacing and laughing...though I hope it never happens again. Praying actually.",
"Thanks Michelle for the laugh. I’ve been there plenty of times too. After the kids got older, baby spit up seemed so mild, compared to the real thing when kids got older. I’m the one now with a strong inability to deal with cleaning up vomit. I’m the one who starts gagging. My husband poor guy gets clean up duty for that. I would be right there adding to it. With four kids and occasional sickness, I told them they better get to the toilet and fast or they would be cleaning it up.",
"This morning, you are my hero. Toddler with a wicked gag reflex + a coughing fit in the night equals beloved bear covered in you.know.what. So far, bear no longer smells.",
"Oh, I’m so glad to hear that, and I’ve been there. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with some coughing and nastiness right now! Good to know others have the same results I did.",
"I’m wondering if you have any more advice. my 15 month old vomited in his bed and i didn’t know it until the morning. it was dry and stunk terribly. i’ve washed sheets, dust ruffle, favorite blankets, and they are good, but the smell is still in the room! we had the window open and fan going but it is 20 degrees and raining. any thoughts?",
"I would say the fan and open window is the best idea. If you could have the baby sleep in a different room for a day while you keep that room freezing would be my best thought. Sorry I’m not more help.",
"Try a nice smelling essential oil like lavender,spray lightly over the floor n wipe,,if carpeted,sprinkle baking soda lightly and vacuum when oil dries up,,hope it helps",
"THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!!! We just had our whole family of 5 get the flu! I was so scared as a mommy that I wouldn’t be able to save their favorite stuffed animals, mostly because they cannot be submerged due to internal electronics. So I used the peroxide, dishwasher detergent and baking soda in a spry bottle. Sprayed them til very damp and dripping. Next I used a clean dry towel to blot the barf spots and they came right up!!! Just did them a second time. First time was for the gunk and stink. Second time was just to be sure to “sanitize” them and they are air drying over the tub as I post this. Hoping this isnt just a dream that it works!!!",
"I really hope it works for you too, Josie. It saved ours, and I was so grateful to get the recipe from a friend. Sorry you are all sick. Absolutely no fun at all! Blessings.",
"Can’t wait to try this! My 18 mo old twins just had puking flu last night making for a happy new year.. Fave bunny anywhere chair smell after washing twice. Gonna go to the store as soon as dh gets up.",
"So sorry that is how your New Year began. Let me know how it works. I had great success and hope you have the same experience!",
"Thank you much! Never got out of the house to get borax but did the hydrogen peroxide mix and worked great! All smells gone.",
"Thank you so much! Never got out of the house to get borax but did the hydrogen peroxide mix and worked great! All smells gone.",
"Hi! I just tried this after multiple failed attempts of scrubbing our rug and couch with dish soap and laundry detergent. I should have asked before I did this and in the future will have a spray bottle on hand for this but do you just poor it on the carpet and couch? Do you let it dry or let it sit and then Try to scrub it up? Thanks for the recipes! I have high hopes that its going to solve our problem!",
"I have only had to use it on stuffed animals and blankets since my kids haven’t hit the carpet or furniture yet. I think I would poor it on the carpet, let it sit for a bit, add a little water to moisten it again and scrub. I’d then sprinkle some baking soda and vacuum. That’s just my intuition though. This was a friend’s recipe that she wrote out for me. I would let it soak into the couch a bit and then scrub. I would encourage you to test in a hidden spot. Although she assured me she has never had issues, I think it would be a safe bet. Good luck. Please let me know if it works, and I’d love to know your methods too.",
"I’m returning to get the recipe yet again for the same kid that threw up in the same spot as before. I apologize for not returning and responding previously. This worked amazing! Last time all I did was pour it on the affected areas, let it soak for a while and then scrubbed it with a wet cloth. I did clean all the chunks up first by sprinkling homemade washing powder on the areas and vacuuming. Now I am off to whip up the recipe and start the soak! Thanks again for this life saving recipe. Also, I had NO discoloration in my couch or rug previously!",
"Great post Jodi! Just found your blog. Love it and will be giving some of this a try. We are going through our own flu episode right now. UGH!",
"No fun on the flu side of things, but I am glad you found me. Let me know how it goes, and I hope you all get better really soon!",
"There was someone that was going to try, but I haven’t heard a report yet. If you do try, I would spot check. Please do report back if you try it.",
"It didn’t mess up the coloring of our couch! So we did it and now it smells much better! Thanks for the helpful tip!",
"Yay! What a good report. Thank you so much for sharing your success. It helps others choose whether to try it or not.",
"FANTASTIC!! Just used the peroxide and baking soda cleaner on my leather couch. Our 6 year old vomited all down in the cushions and saturated the cloth underneath. Tried a few cleaners with no luck. Just used this ONCE, and the smell is 100% gone!! Thanks!!",
"Yay! Another successful report. I’m so glad this worked for you. You can pass on the recipe to your friends. It seems to have been helpful for a lot of people.",
"Last night our 7 YO saturated the couch and carpet. I used a wet vac to remove the mess and sprayed everything down with an ammonia/water solution. My hope was to neutralize the stomach acids and that would eliminate the odor. The room no longer reeks but I can still smell it on the couch. I’m applying the peroxide/baking soda solution tonight in hopes of killing the lingering reminder.",
"Please report back and let me know if it works. Thanks so much! Good luck, and I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. No fun!",
"I sprayed everything with the peroxide/baking soda solution just in case my sniffer had accliimated to the odor or the lingering scent of ammonia was masking it. I even removed the cushion covers and treated the foam and batting. I never dreamed a munchkin could hold anywhere near that much. Unless, perhaps, it just looks like an awful lot when spewed across the living room. I’m so glad we had a 32 oz bottle of peroxide.",
"Yay! Another success. I am so happy to hear this. Thank you so much for coming back to follow up. Super helpful to others!!",
"My couch and carpet had been blessed by my sons stomach virus. It’s been over 24 hours, and I know my husband wasn’t as thorough as I was hoping. I have a sinus infection so I can’t smell very well, but when I can I smelled it. So tonight, I was finally able to get the ingredients. I think I was able to cover the areas that were “blessed” and we shall see.. I will report back.",
"Thanks so much for reporting back. I know a lot of people have had success with this. I hope it helps you too, and I’m so sorry for all the sickness over there. Life is just hard when everyone isn’t well. I just saw a friend taking funny Photo Booth (Mac thing) computer pictures of themselves on a sick day. Maybe something like that would cheer everyone up.",
"My friends daughter came to my home the next morning and I had explained what happened and what I did to clean everything. Said she couldn’t smell anything. I still don’t have my sense of smell back yet. The internet is a wonderful thing. Thank you for saving my couch!",
"This worked like a dream on our living room rug! Thank you so much. So glad I found your site. Also, for the issue of lingering smell in the room, I have found that a glass of white vinegar up on a shelf out of the way for about a day works well in addition to the fan and open windows.",
"Another great report. I’m so happy this recipe has been such a good help for people. Thank you so much for reporting back here. It is really helpful for others who might want to try it. Hope you’re all hewing.",
"My daughter threw up all over my car. I did everything and anything I can think of to get rid of the smell and nothing work!! It has been a week since she threw up but the nasty smell still lingers in my car. Its disgusting! until i read your post. Tried it right away and it worked!!! THANK YOU sooooooo much for sharing your info!!",
"I love hearing this! What a great report. I’m so glad it worked. The smell is awful. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.",
"The stomach flu ran ramped through my house this week. My daughter vomited all over the couch and I can not get the smell out! It is driving me crazy. I have tried many different cleaners on numerous occasions. Tonight I tried your mixture. I really hope that it works.",
"I really hope it works too. Sorry you’ve all been sick. A lot of people have reported really good results, so I have high hopes.",
"Just had my family of 6 get over the flu. My daughters room is the worse. Just cannot get the smell out. I’m so glad I found this site! I first tried the remedy on an old mildewey smelling rag n it worked like a champ. Off to my daughters room. Wish me luck everyone!!!!!",
"Good luck! Another success story – how fun. Well, kinda fun. I’m sorry you’re going through the sickness. That’s never fun. I’m just glad you found my recipe! Thanks for commenting!",
"It’s not working for me.. I’m not sure with the solution, is it 2 cups of hydrogen peroxide straight?? My pharmacist told me to mix it 50mils h/p and 500 mls water & it’s not working.. So do I use 2 cups of straight hydrogen peroxide?",
"I’m so sorry it’s not working. There has been so much success. It’s a bummer to hear it’s not working out for you. I used it straight without diluting it with water – just 2c. hydrogen peroxide(the kind you put on cuts), 2tsp. baking soda & 2 drops liquid dish soap. I would try it without the water and let me know how that goes.",
"I use bleach in my wash, At one point I thought I will try bleach and i dont care if it fade ir discolors the sheets because i would rather kniw that the smell abd virus/bacteria were dead. To my surprise it didnt even phase the multicolored sheets at all. So I too put bleach in a load if stuffed animals and they were absolutely fine! This was regular bleach not color safe.",
"My one year old son threw up on the carpet. Of my bedroom two nights in a row . I tried to scrub the carpets but before I could completely get the smell out he got sick again.. I scrubbed with different things last night and the smell is still there. I finally bought the ingredients for this today and I’m going to try it on the carpet.",
"How did it work? I would love to know if you have had success. Sorry he’s been sick, but I hope this helped.",
"This has worked great sorry it took so long to check back in, I’ve used this three times and its worked everytime! On blankets, carpet, high chair, etc. I just used it again today ( the little guy put too much food in his mouth ) . This is so great!",
"I used this on my kiddo’s vomit stain last week after carpet cleaner just didn’t work. I poured it on and scrubbed immediately, and the smell was gone in moments. I’m going to use it on my car today because we took 3 large dogs to the beach yesterday, and ew.",
"I’ve only had to use the recipe once, and I really don’t remember worrying about water temperature. I probably chose hot. I can’t give a for sure answer about what is best though. Sorry I’m not more help.",
"I’m so glad I found your article! This isn’t about my kiddos but about my old lady dog 😉 She is having a hard time controlling her bladder at night and has made a couple messes in the house – one on her therapudic (I know it’s not spelled right – not sure how it’s spelled) dog bed and one all over my daughters carpet in her room. I’m going to try this recipe and see if it takes the smell out – I really don’t want to throw out her dog bed but I will if the smell doesn’t go away. I will let you know! Thank you!",
"I really hope it works for you. A lot of people have found success with this recipe. Thanks for letting me know you’re trying it.",
"Thank you! thank you! thank you! My little one threw up in her room last night (again) and I had no idea how I was going to get the smell out of her rug and stuffed animals. Carpet cleaner did nothing. Steam cleaning the rug helped a little, but you could still smell a lingering nasty odor. This worked in about 5 seconds flat. Super easy to make too. Thank you again!",
"Yay! Another happy customer. I’m so glad it worked so fantastically for you. It’s really been the miracle solution. Thanks for taking the time to comment.",
"Which of these solutions would you recommend for mattresses? My daughter has puked on her mattress a few times and always seems to hit the “target” where the mattress cover doesn’t reach.",
"I use the peroxide solution on my toddler son’s mattress regularly; i spray generously, then wipe with microfiber and then blot with a towel and air dry (urine smell) i had first tried it on one of his stuffed animals that he vomited on that had then sat and mildewed, and it was like new after several sessions of spraying and air-drying to avoid electronics.",
"My daughter has been chewing on her favorite stuffed animal since she was four months old (she is now 14 months old, and still chewing on him) and the poor guy STINKS!! I tried all kinds of stuff before I found your blog, and am happy to report a “spa day” and a few hours of soaking in Borax and laundry soap usually gets rid of the smell. But we are on a trip, and no one in the family keeps Borax anymore, so after a long soak in Oxiclean and some laundry soap, I am going to try the baking soda and peroxide mix and see if he fairs any better. I will definitely keep you posted, and THANK YOU for posting this, you are a Moosey life saver!!",
"I hope it works. I know how important and yet disgusting those animals can be. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.",
"Thank you for sharing! I have two toddlers , dog and a cat, so believe me I really needed your advices!",
"Yes – It is 2 cups. I should write that out, should I? No water. I hope it works well for you!",
"sure, why not write it out, i needed to get supplies but put baking soda over it over night then vacuumed this morning smell is pretty much gone, we are going to make up a spray bottle of peroxide and baking soda with the 2 drops to clean up the rest sounds like from what i’ve read we should be good. So happy to find this tread, thank you!",
"So glad it’s helpful. It’s so great to read about all the people this recipe has benefited from, and although I’m sorry you’re dealing with puke right now, I’m glad you’ve found a solution.",
"OMG – we had our first vomit-bed-experience last week with our 2 year old. That smell when you enter the room is powerful, gut-wrenching stuff! I wish I would have had this article last week at 3am! Rinsing off the sheets...pillows...blanket... etc... in the shower – genius!",
"I’m so sorry for your experience! You’ll have to save the recipe for future use. I just had to use it last weekend, and I’m just so glad that I had it in my arsenal. Thanks for commenting.",
"Thank you soooooo soooo much!!! This worked like a charm!! You probably saved me $1000!!! My 1 year old had the stomach bug and threw up alllllllllll over the couch and rug in the living room...but this REALLLLLLLY WORKED!!! thank you soooooooo much again!!",
"What a happy report. Thanks so much for checking in with your results. I am thrilled that I saved you so much in damage. It’s bad enough to have people throwing up. Damage on top of it is never fun.",
"We just had our first carseat puking incident with my 18-month-old. I’m so glad I found this blog entry after the smell didn’t go away with just washing his clothes! The borax soak worked great to fix that problem, and I plan to use it for the carseat cover, as well! Now for the carseat harness – the manual says to just wipe clean with mild soap and water, and I’m sure that won’t be enough. Do you know if the hydrogen peroxide solution would be safe to use? Thanks!",
"Hello! I’m so sorry for your experience. I haven’t had to deal with the car thing yet. That does not sound fun at all. I’m glad that you are having success with the recipes. I do no know for sure if the hydrogen peroxide solution would be safe to use. I would think it would be fine, and I would probably use it. That said, it’s totally up to your discretion.",
"I tried it and I love the final result! Thank you so much for posting this! I want to assure the other readers that it actually work great!",
"My son vomited all over my back seat of my new car :(... and it reeks the smell i tried getting the vomit off but the smell is horrible.. I saw your posted and I am going to give it a try I hope its not too late this happened last night..",
"Do you mix any water with this solution ? Should i sprinkle some baking power on the rugs and seats first and let it sit for a few and than make the mixture and spray the seats down ans wipe ?",
"I’m so sorry! Not fun at all. You do not need to mix water with the solution or worry about sprinkling backing soda. I would make the mixture and just go for it. That said, although I’ve never experienced any discoloration and have loads of comments on this post with no mention of an issue there, I’d always do a spot test. It’s written on every cleaner for a reason, I’m sure. I really hope it works well for you. Report back, and I hope he’s feeling better soon!",
"Well here is my re post I am in absolute awwwwwww.. I cant believe how good this mixture is 😀 Super happy mommy here I used the mixture and it worked awesome on my car.. My car smells back to normal LOL.",
"Yay! I love those great reports – especially for your sake. It’s such an awful smell, and to know there is a solution does make a happy mom! Thank you so much for checking back in. It makes me happy I could help.",
"So, I’m about to try this in my car after a ‘projectile x4’ incident in the back seat yesterday. Just to confirm...I make the mixture and spray it everywhere, then, should i let it sit for awhile, scrub it in and then let it dry? Anymore details with the car would be helpful. Thanks!",
"Yes that should work I cleaned out as much as I could of the vomit GRosssssss but then I sprayed the solution let it sit for a few went back whip it down a little more and sprayed again I also left the windows open to air out the car too and it work very very well. Good Luck after my vomit ordeal I bought covers for my back seats in case I hope I don’t have to do this again but just in case better safe than sorry.",
"So glad it worked. Smart to have covers now. Not a fun experience, but I’m glad I could make it a little bit brighter.",
"Thank you! My son threw up on his mattress and it was a huge mess (no waterproof cover). I tried cleaning it many different ways (over a 2 day period), then found your post. I mixed it up in a spray bottle (1/4 the recipe), sprayed the mattress, and the smell was gone! I also used this on the couch (different kid, same bug). It’s amazing! Thanks!",
"This worked really well on my dog’s bed “someone” barfed sometime in the last week. I was able to wash the comforter I keep on it for extra coverage for accidents like this, but the upholstered part still smelled. Your tip kept me from having to totally deconstruct the bed then figure out how to put it all back together myself. I’m passing the info along to my niece who’s having a baby next month so she’s prepared ahead of time for the joys of mommyhood.",
"So glad this was helpful, and I really thank you for passing it along to others. That is super thoughtful. Thank you for commenting!",
"Love this post! Just some quick questions, how much borax did you add to your bucket of water that you soak your clothes in? I’m a ratio nut lol and also, I have front loading washer/dryer so how would I pre-soak the vomit stenched blankets in the laundry detergent and borax mixture beforehand? Thank you SO much!",
"Oh man. I’ve only had to soak once, and I don’t remember the ration. I know I had a big bucket (5 gallon type of bucket) that I scooped the borax into and added water. There also had to be enough room for the item being washed. I hope that’s at least a little helpful.",
"Yea, I understand. I did it once too when i was younger. I had NO clue what to do since i was the only one awake and i was scared to tell my mom because i was afraid she would punish me for making a mess. But you know what i did? I slept somewhere else because hey, my bed was dirty. And my stomache was empty again. And i felt horrible when my parents walked in to check on me and nothing was there but a big mess that they cleaned up. But in the end it was cleaned up. ^_^",
"Hi Guys Just wanted to confirm and say thank you for the borax trick. My adult daughter just had her wisdom teeth out and threw up spectacularly on her quilt. Washed it straight away but the vomit smell hung around!!!. Soaked it overnight with borax and washing powder and then washed it in a normal wash this morning – just hung it out now – no more smell – THANKYOU!!!",
"Yay! I”m glad this helped you. It’s been a great recipe for me, and I’m just glad I can share it.",
"I accidentally vomited on my favorite shoes a few months ago! I tried to scrub shampoo and hand sanitizer on them for days and I think they still smell like vomit! What do I do! Is there Any way to clean shoes that may still smell like vomit?",
"Oh man. I think I would try the peroxide and baking soda mixture although I have no idea the fabric of the shoes and would hate to ruin them more. I just used this recipe on the carpet with a different stinky bodily fluid, and it worked well. Let me know if you do decide to try it...at your own risk. 😉",
"My poor little guy was sick the other night and threw up right on top of his favorite teddy! It was soooo sad! I did my best to get the smell out but despite washing it 4 times and even rinsing it in vanilla water it still had a horrid smell. Your tip with the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda did the trick, immediately... teddy is drying as I type this... I can’t wait to give him back to my son, smelling clean and fresh!",
"Yay! I’m so glad we rescued your son’s teddy. We just had a urine accident on a mattress. The recipe worked for that too. My husband says hydrogen peroxide is the biggest magic ingredient here. I’m so happy to receive another success story. Thanks for checking in.",
"Worked like a charm. My daughter threw up last night and then another child did so it took me 12 hours to get to the mess, despite the time lapse the smell is gone. Great recipe!",
"It works!! Thank you so much for saving my daughter’s favorite stuffed animal!! She can’t be happier, the vomit smell is gone from her lovely conejita (little bunny).",
"Yay! I’m so glad it saved the bunny. Thinking that a beloved animal might be lost to the smell of vomit is not fun. I’m so glad you found this resource.",
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"parsed_md": "How to Remove the Vomit Smell from Anything - Meaningfulmama.com\n\nMeaningfulmama.com\n\nAn Intentional & Creative Life\n\n# How to Remove the Vomit Smell from Anything\n\nMay 21, 2013 · by jodidurr · 123 Comments\n\nThe smell of vomit. It seems impossible to remove, but I have the perfect\nrecipes for how to remove the vomit smell from anything. Isn’t in the worst\nfeeling as a mom? It is the middle of the night. Suddenly, your child comes\ndown crying because she has thrown up all over her bed. I remember the first\nmajor time with Abby like it was yesterday. You feel awful for your child who\nis experiencing throwing up for the first time in their lives. It’s the middle\nof the night, so you are also battling your own tiredness and have no desire\nfor the stench or the clean-up that you now face. You walk into the room and\nthe smell of vomit greets you immediately. That one night, I remember looking\ninto her bed and seeing puke everywhere. The poor girl had let her stomach go\nand it covered her favorite stuffed animal, sheets, comforter pillowcase and\npillow. Fun times. I do also have to say that I never imagined how much I\nwould get puked on in the face as a mom. OK – So, it’s only happened a few\ntimes, but that is enough. My problem is that when I can tell my children are\nreally sick, I become very compassionate. I wouldn’t say I’m hugely\ncompassionate as a mom in normal circumstances. I’m not a coddler and tell my\nkids they’re strong and brave and try and get it under control. However,\nthere’s no other time I feel more compassionate than with a genuinely hurting\nchild over legitimate reasons. So, when my kids are sick, I’ll often lay them\nin my bed and cuddle up close so I can stroke their hair, look at their\nhurting face and pray for them. That’s when it happens. The vomit comes\nstraight for my face. I’m learning. Last time I did this exact thing with\nKenzie. Then, I heard her stomach churn, and I jumped up and ran to the\nkitchen for a bowl. I wasn’t in time to catch the throw up, but I was in time\nto remove myself from getting puked on, so that is good. OK – Back to our\nstory...Abby’s things are all covered in vomit in the middle of the night. My\nhusband doesn’t do well with the smell of vomit. If I’m not careful, I’ll have\ntwo pukers on my hand, so I handle it. I get Abby in the tub to wash her off.\nI get new pajamas and get her into our bed with a bowl and my husband. I head\nup to the room to take care of the situation. I take the sheets to the\nbathroom to spray them down in the shower, removing the chunks. Is this too\nmuch information yet? Maybe. I just wanted to give you some ideas for dealing\nwith the vomit that enters your own world. Sorry if I’m making you nauseous in\nthe dialogue. The final step (or so I think) is to throw everything in the\nwash. The next morning, I open the washer just to be visited by the same smell\nthat haunted me the night before. So, I ran the load again. Nothing. I tried a\ndifferent detergent. No luck. So, I do what any mom does, I complained about\nit on Facebook. In came my solution. A friend from high school responded with\na couple recipes she said would work like magic. Here are the recipes:\n\n## How to Clean Sheets and Larger, Washable Items (affiliate links added)\n\nFor the sheets and bigger things that can go through the wash try soaking them\nin a good amount of Borax (it’s a laundry booster you can get it at the\ngrocery store) 1 cup or more with your regular detergent. Just let them soak\nfor a couple of hours and them wash them as normal. This was my first\nintroduction to Borax, and it worked like a charm.\n\n## For the stuffed animals, clothing and even carpet try this (affiliate links\nadded):\n\n2 cups hydrogen peroxide (the kind you put on cuts) 2 tsp baking soda 2 drops\nliquid dish soap\n\nMix it together so the soda dissolves and you can then soak the items in it.\nIt hasn’t discolored anything I’ve used it on (my clothes or our carpet). It\nmay make the smell seem stronger at first, but it’s only because it’s getting\nwet again. It really works great. It also works on urine (kid or pet) which\nwhat I originally used it for. I just keep a ton of peroxide and Borax on\nhand. The peroxide gets out blood and chocolate without bleaching anything and\nmy friend told me about the Borax. I use to keep a bucket in the laundry room\nwhen the boys were babies and just fill it with water and the Borax and toss\nall the things they spit up on and let it soak until I could run the\nwasher(days sometimes). Never had a permanent stain after that.\n\nI was extremely grateful for this recipe because she had thrown up on her\nfavorite stuffed animal that she had since she was a baby. I really wasn’t\nconvinced I was going to be able to remove the smell after trying so hard\nprior to this recipe. This recipe worked on the first try.\n\nSo, there you have it. Sorry for such a detailed account. You can just be\ngrateful you have these recipes in your arsenal now.\n\n### Other Cleaning Tips\n\nKeeping the Shower Clean\n\nClean Bathroom While Kids are in the Tub\n\nFiled Under: Parenting Tips · Tagged: answer, how to, how to get rid of vomit\nsmell, puke, Recipe, remove, smell, vomit\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Michelle says\n\nJune 10, 2013 at 11:04 am\n\nI completely understand, about getting vomited on. But, mine don’t get me in\nthe face...nope that’s worse. Mine on three occasions, different\nchildren...throw up down my shirt. Now, this might be understandable if I was\nendowed more, or wore lower cut shirts, but I was wearing tshirts. They rest\ntheir heads on my neck....and then it gets scary. Poor kiddos. I’m grimacing\nand laughing...though I hope it never happens again. Praying actually.\n\nReply\n\n * Sarah Buma says\n\nFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:23 am\n\nYou just saved my life with this post! Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 25, 2014 at 7:43 am\n\nThat’s so good to hear. I’m glad it worked for you! Sorry you’ve had sickness\nin your home.\n\nReply\n\n * Daphne B says\n\nJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:55 am\n\nThanks Michelle for the laugh. I’ve been there plenty of times too. After the\nkids got older, baby spit up seemed so mild, compared to the real thing when\nkids got older. I’m the one now with a strong inability to deal with cleaning\nup vomit. I’m the one who starts gagging. My husband poor guy gets clean up\nduty for that. I would be right there adding to it. With four kids and\noccasional sickness, I told them they better get to the toilet and fast or\nthey would be cleaning it up.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:26 am\n\nHa! Puke is no phone for anyone.\n\nReply\n\n 2. shannon says\n\nSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:40 pm\n\njust used this- ick!!! Hope I don’t have to use it again\n\nReply\n\n 3. Danielle Douros says\n\nOctober 22, 2013 at 1:52 pm\n\nMilk Bee Gone\n\nCheck it out! Great product for kids milk spills and vomit\n\nGreat product\n\nReply\n\n 4. Jenn S says\n\nDecember 3, 2013 at 6:39 am\n\nThis morning, you are my hero. Toddler with a wicked gag reflex + a coughing\nfit in the night equals beloved bear covered in you.know.what. So far, bear no\nlonger smells.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 3, 2013 at 8:29 am\n\nOh, I’m so glad to hear that, and I’ve been there. I’m so sorry you’re dealing\nwith some coughing and nastiness right now! Good to know others have the same\nresults I did.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Amber says\n\nDecember 7, 2013 at 6:24 pm\n\nI’m wondering if you have any more advice. my 15 month old vomited in his bed\nand i didn’t know it until the morning. it was dry and stunk terribly. i’ve\nwashed sheets, dust ruffle, favorite blankets, and they are good, but the\nsmell is still in the room! we had the window open and fan going but it is 20\ndegrees and raining. any thoughts?\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 7, 2013 at 9:44 pm\n\nI would say the fan and open window is the best idea. If you could have the\nbaby sleep in a different room for a day while you keep that room freezing\nwould be my best thought. Sorry I’m not more help.\n\nReply\n\n * Lj says\n\nDecember 12, 2013 at 3:48 am\n\nTry a nice smelling essential oil like lavender,spray lightly over the floor n\nwipe,,if carpeted,sprinkle baking soda lightly and vacuum when oil dries\nup,,hope it helps\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 12, 2013 at 9:10 am\n\nThanks so much for contributing to help find solutions. I’ll keep that in mind\nfor next time.\n\nReply\n\n 6. Josie says\n\nDecember 30, 2013 at 11:22 am\n\nTHANK YOU SOO MUCH!!!! We just had our whole family of 5 get the flu! I was so\nscared as a mommy that I wouldn’t be able to save their favorite stuffed\nanimals, mostly because they cannot be submerged due to internal electronics.\nSo I used the peroxide, dishwasher detergent and baking soda in a spry bottle.\nSprayed them til very damp and dripping. Next I used a clean dry towel to blot\nthe barf spots and they came right up!!! Just did them a second time. First\ntime was for the gunk and stink. Second time was just to be sure to “sanitize”\nthem and they are air drying over the tub as I post this. Hoping this isnt\njust a dream that it works!!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 30, 2013 at 2:04 pm\n\nI really hope it works for you too, Josie. It saved ours, and I was so\ngrateful to get the recipe from a friend. Sorry you are all sick. Absolutely\nno fun at all! Blessings.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Jodi says\n\nJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:14 am\n\nCan’t wait to try this! My 18 mo old twins just had puking flu last night\nmaking for a happy new year.. Fave bunny anywhere chair smell after washing\ntwice. Gonna go to the store as soon as dh gets up.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:04 am\n\nSo sorry that is how your New Year began. Let me know how it works. I had\ngreat success and hope you have the same experience!\n\nReply\n\n 8. Jodi says\n\nJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:24 pm\n\nThank you much! Never got out of the house to get borax but did the hydrogen\nperoxide mix and worked great! All smells gone.\n\nReply\n\n 9. Jodi says\n\nJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:25 pm\n\nThank you so much! Never got out of the house to get borax but did the\nhydrogen peroxide mix and worked great! All smells gone.\n\nReply\n\n 10. Jamie says\n\nJanuary 7, 2014 at 2:16 pm\n\nHi! I just tried this after multiple failed attempts of scrubbing our rug and\ncouch with dish soap and laundry detergent. I should have asked before I did\nthis and in the future will have a spray bottle on hand for this but do you\njust poor it on the carpet and couch? Do you let it dry or let it sit and then\nTry to scrub it up? Thanks for the recipes! I have high hopes that its going\nto solve our problem!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJanuary 7, 2014 at 4:04 pm\n\nI have only had to use it on stuffed animals and blankets since my kids\nhaven’t hit the carpet or furniture yet. I think I would poor it on the\ncarpet, let it sit for a bit, add a little water to moisten it again and\nscrub. I’d then sprinkle some baking soda and vacuum. That’s just my intuition\nthough. This was a friend’s recipe that she wrote out for me. I would let it\nsoak into the couch a bit and then scrub. I would encourage you to test in a\nhidden spot. Although she assured me she has never had issues, I think it\nwould be a safe bet. Good luck. Please let me know if it works, and I’d love\nto know your methods too.\n\nReply\n\n * Jamie says\n\nMay 30, 2014 at 6:05 pm\n\nI’m returning to get the recipe yet again for the same kid that threw up in\nthe same spot as before. I apologize for not returning and responding\npreviously. This worked amazing! Last time all I did was pour it on the\naffected areas, let it soak for a while and then scrubbed it with a wet cloth.\nI did clean all the chunks up first by sprinkling homemade washing powder on\nthe areas and vacuuming. Now I am off to whip up the recipe and start the\nsoak! Thanks again for this life saving recipe. Also, I had NO discoloration\nin my couch or rug previously!\n\nReply\n\n 11. Michelle McCallister says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm\n\nGreat post Jodi! Just found your blog. Love it and will be giving some of this\na try. We are going through our own flu episode right now. UGH!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:13 pm\n\nNo fun on the flu side of things, but I am glad you found me. Let me know how\nit goes, and I hope you all get better really soon!\n\nReply\n\n 12. Sarah says\n\nFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:51 am\n\nHas anyone tired it on a couch???\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 2, 2014 at 10:20 am\n\nThere was someone that was going to try, but I haven’t heard a report yet. If\nyou do try, I would spot check. Please do report back if you try it.\n\nReply\n\n * Sarah says\n\nFebruary 3, 2014 at 6:32 am\n\nIt didn’t mess up the coloring of our couch! So we did it and now it smells\nmuch better! Thanks for the helpful tip!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:39 pm\n\nThat’s good news. I am glad it was helpful! I hope you are all on the mend.\n\nReply\n\n 13. amanda says\n\nFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm\n\nYou are a superhero for this! After trying everything, this worked\nimmediately! Thank you! Thank you!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:34 pm\n\nYay! What a good report. Thank you so much for sharing your success. It helps\nothers choose whether to try it or not.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Jim says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 5:56 am\n\nFANTASTIC!! Just used the peroxide and baking soda cleaner on my leather\ncouch. Our 6 year old vomited all down in the cushions and saturated the cloth\nunderneath. Tried a few cleaners with no luck. Just used this ONCE, and the\nsmell is 100% gone!! Thanks!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 9:25 am\n\nYay! Another successful report. I’m so glad this worked for you. You can pass\non the recipe to your friends. It seems to have been helpful for a lot of\npeople.\n\nReply\n\n 15. Carl says\n\nMarch 4, 2014 at 4:25 pm\n\nLast night our 7 YO saturated the couch and carpet. I used a wet vac to remove\nthe mess and sprayed everything down with an ammonia/water solution. My hope\nwas to neutralize the stomach acids and that would eliminate the odor. The\nroom no longer reeks but I can still smell it on the couch. I’m applying the\nperoxide/baking soda solution tonight in hopes of killing the lingering\nreminder.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMarch 4, 2014 at 4:42 pm\n\nPlease report back and let me know if it works. Thanks so much! Good luck, and\nI’m sorry you’re dealing with this. No fun!\n\nReply\n\n * Carl says\n\nMarch 5, 2014 at 11:45 am\n\nSuccess!\n\nI sprayed everything with the peroxide/baking soda solution just in case my\nsniffer had accliimated to the odor or the lingering scent of ammonia was\nmasking it. I even removed the cushion covers and treated the foam and\nbatting. I never dreamed a munchkin could hold anywhere near that much.\nUnless, perhaps, it just looks like an awful lot when spewed across the living\nroom. I’m so glad we had a 32 oz bottle of peroxide.\n\nThank you.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMarch 5, 2014 at 2:43 pm\n\nYay! Another success. I am so happy to hear this. Thank you so much for coming\nback to follow up. Super helpful to others!!\n\nReply\n\n 16. StephanieM says\n\nMarch 5, 2014 at 12:09 am\n\nMy couch and carpet had been blessed by my sons stomach virus. It’s been over\n24 hours, and I know my husband wasn’t as thorough as I was hoping. I have a\nsinus infection so I can’t smell very well, but when I can I smelled it. So\ntonight, I was finally able to get the ingredients. I think I was able to\ncover the areas that were “blessed” and we shall see.. I will report back.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMarch 5, 2014 at 9:27 am\n\nThanks so much for reporting back. I know a lot of people have had success\nwith this. I hope it helps you too, and I’m so sorry for all the sickness over\nthere. Life is just hard when everyone isn’t well. I just saw a friend taking\nfunny Photo Booth (Mac thing) computer pictures of themselves on a sick day.\nMaybe something like that would cheer everyone up.\n\nReply\n\n * StephanieM says\n\nMarch 6, 2014 at 9:20 pm\n\nMy friends daughter came to my home the next morning and I had explained what\nhappened and what I did to clean everything. Said she couldn’t smell anything.\nI still don’t have my sense of smell back yet. The internet is a wonderful\nthing. Thank you for saving my couch!\n\nReply\n\n 17. Julie Carpenter says\n\nMarch 8, 2014 at 5:11 am\n\nThis worked like a dream on our living room rug! Thank you so much. So glad I\nfound your site. Also, for the issue of lingering smell in the room, I have\nfound that a glass of white vinegar up on a shelf out of the way for about a\nday works well in addition to the fan and open windows.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMarch 8, 2014 at 8:32 am\n\nAnother great report. I’m so happy this recipe has been such a good help for\npeople. Thank you so much for reporting back here. It is really helpful for\nothers who might want to try it. Hope you’re all hewing.\n\nReply\n\n 18. Rebecca says\n\nMarch 20, 2014 at 2:37 pm\n\nMy daughter threw up all over my car. I did everything and anything I can\nthink of to get rid of the smell and nothing work!! It has been a week since\nshe threw up but the nasty smell still lingers in my car. Its disgusting!\nuntil i read your post. Tried it right away and it worked!!! THANK YOU\nsooooooo much for sharing your info!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMarch 21, 2014 at 11:55 am\n\nI love hearing this! What a great report. I’m so glad it worked. The smell is\nawful. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.\n\nReply\n\n 19. Amber says\n\nMarch 22, 2014 at 11:08 pm\n\nThe stomach flu ran ramped through my house this week. My daughter vomited all\nover the couch and I can not get the smell out! It is driving me crazy. I have\ntried many different cleaners on numerous occasions. Tonight I tried your\nmixture. I really hope that it works.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMarch 23, 2014 at 9:06 am\n\nI really hope it works too. Sorry you’ve all been sick. A lot of people have\nreported really good results, so I have high hopes.\n\nReply\n\n * Amber says\n\nMarch 23, 2014 at 9:30 pm\n\nThe smell is gone and you are amazing! Thank you! Thank you!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMarch 24, 2014 at 10:34 pm\n\nSuch great news. I am so glad it worked. Thanks for checking back!\n\nReply\n\n 20. Connie Whit says\n\nApril 7, 2014 at 10:29 am\n\nJust had my family of 6 get over the flu. My daughters room is the worse. Just\ncannot get the smell out. I’m so glad I found this site! I first tried the\nremedy on an old mildewey smelling rag n it worked like a champ. Off to my\ndaughters room. Wish me luck everyone!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nApril 7, 2014 at 4:03 pm\n\nGood luck! Another success story – how fun. Well, kinda fun. I’m sorry you’re\ngoing through the sickness. That’s never fun. I’m just glad you found my\nrecipe! Thanks for commenting!\n\nReply\n\n 21. Deb McGuire says\n\nApril 12, 2014 at 3:05 pm\n\nIt’s not working for me.. I’m not sure with the solution, is it 2 cups of\nhydrogen peroxide straight?? My pharmacist told me to mix it 50mils h/p and\n500 mls water & it’s not working.. So do I use 2 cups of straight hydrogen\nperoxide?\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nApril 12, 2014 at 8:06 pm\n\nI’m so sorry it’s not working. There has been so much success. It’s a bummer\nto hear it’s not working out for you. I used it straight without diluting it\nwith water – just 2c. hydrogen peroxide(the kind you put on cuts), 2tsp.\nbaking soda & 2 drops liquid dish soap. I would try it without the water and\nlet me know how that goes.\n\nReply\n\n 22. Anne says\n\nApril 14, 2014 at 12:35 pm\n\nI use bleach in my wash, At one point I thought I will try bleach and i dont\ncare if it fade ir discolors the sheets because i would rather kniw that the\nsmell abd virus/bacteria were dead. To my surprise it didnt even phase the\nmulticolored sheets at all. So I too put bleach in a load if stuffed animals\nand they were absolutely fine! This was regular bleach not color safe.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nApril 14, 2014 at 6:56 pm\n\nCrazy. I would have never guessed that. I’m glad it all worked well. Thanks\nfor the feedback.\n\nReply\n\n 23. Laurie says\n\nApril 24, 2014 at 1:11 pm\n\nMy one year old son threw up on the carpet. Of my bedroom two nights in a row\n. I tried to scrub the carpets but before I could completely get the smell out\nhe got sick again.. I scrubbed with different things last night and the smell\nis still there. I finally bought the ingredients for this today and I’m going\nto try it on the carpet.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nApril 26, 2014 at 10:09 am\n\nHow did it work? I would love to know if you have had success. Sorry he’s been\nsick, but I hope this helped.\n\nReply\n\n 24. Laurie says\n\nMay 19, 2014 at 5:49 pm\n\nThis has worked great sorry it took so long to check back in, I’ve used this\nthree times and its worked everytime! On blankets, carpet, high chair, etc. I\njust used it again today ( the little guy put too much food in his mouth ) .\nThis is so great!\n\nReply\n\n 25. onetruth says\n\nMay 26, 2014 at 1:24 pm\n\nI used this on my kiddo’s vomit stain last week after carpet cleaner just\ndidn’t work. I poured it on and scrubbed immediately, and the smell was gone\nin moments. I’m going to use it on my car today because we took 3 large dogs\nto the beach yesterday, and ew.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMay 30, 2014 at 7:13 am\n\nYay! Another great report. Thank you so much for commenting so others know how\nwell it works.\n\nReply\n\n 26. Dianet says\n\nJune 6, 2014 at 8:02 pm\n\nOn the borax recipe, what temperature water do you soak and wash your items\nat? Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJune 8, 2014 at 10:44 pm\n\nI’ve only had to use the recipe once, and I really don’t remember worrying\nabout water temperature. I probably chose hot. I can’t give a for sure answer\nabout what is best though. Sorry I’m not more help.\n\nReply\n\n 27. Melissa Archuleta says\n\nJune 15, 2014 at 8:24 am\n\nI’m so glad I found your article! This isn’t about my kiddos but about my old\nlady dog 😉 She is having a hard time controlling her bladder at night and has\nmade a couple messes in the house – one on her therapudic (I know it’s not\nspelled right – not sure how it’s spelled) dog bed and one all over my\ndaughters carpet in her room. I’m going to try this recipe and see if it takes\nthe smell out – I really don’t want to throw out her dog bed but I will if the\nsmell doesn’t go away. I will let you know! Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJune 16, 2014 at 8:32 am\n\nI really hope it works for you. A lot of people have found success with this\nrecipe. Thanks for letting me know you’re trying it.\n\nReply\n\n 28. Momtotwogirls says\n\nJune 24, 2014 at 11:33 am\n\nThank you! thank you! thank you! My little one threw up in her room last night\n(again) and I had no idea how I was going to get the smell out of her rug and\nstuffed animals. Carpet cleaner did nothing. Steam cleaning the rug helped a\nlittle, but you could still smell a lingering nasty odor. This worked in about\n5 seconds flat. Super easy to make too. Thank you again!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJune 25, 2014 at 10:30 pm\n\nYay! Another happy customer. I’m so glad it worked so fantastically for you.\nIt’s really been the miracle solution. Thanks for taking the time to comment.\n\nReply\n\n 29. Jelli says\n\nJuly 2, 2014 at 5:26 pm\n\nWhich of these solutions would you recommend for mattresses? My daughter has\npuked on her mattress a few times and always seems to hit the “target” where\nthe mattress cover doesn’t reach.\n\nReply\n\n * Misshelly says\n\nAugust 21, 2014 at 1:16 pm\n\nI use the peroxide solution on my toddler son’s mattress regularly; i spray\ngenerously, then wipe with microfiber and then blot with a towel and air dry\n(urine smell) i had first tried it on one of his stuffed animals that he\nvomited on that had then sat and mildewed, and it was like new after several\nsessions of spraying and air-drying to avoid electronics.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nAugust 24, 2014 at 10:44 am\n\nCool. That sounds like another great solution. Thanks for commenting.\n\nReply\n\n 30. Katy Slabaugh says\n\nOctober 11, 2014 at 9:48 am\n\nMy daughter has been chewing on her favorite stuffed animal since she was four\nmonths old (she is now 14 months old, and still chewing on him) and the poor\nguy STINKS!! I tried all kinds of stuff before I found your blog, and am happy\nto report a “spa day” and a few hours of soaking in Borax and laundry soap\nusually gets rid of the smell. But we are on a trip, and no one in the family\nkeeps Borax anymore, so after a long soak in Oxiclean and some laundry soap, I\nam going to try the baking soda and peroxide mix and see if he fairs any\nbetter. I will definitely keep you posted, and THANK YOU for posting this, you\nare a Moosey life saver!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nOctober 12, 2014 at 7:05 pm\n\nI hope it works. I know how important and yet disgusting those animals can be.\nGood luck. Let me know how it goes.\n\nReply\n\n 31. June Huston says\n\nNovember 6, 2014 at 6:12 am\n\nThank you for sharing! I have two toddlers , dog and a cat, so believe me I\nreally needed your advices!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nNovember 6, 2014 at 2:52 pm\n\nSo glad it helps!\n\nReply\n\n 32. Steve says\n\nNovember 13, 2014 at 9:33 pm\n\nis 2c. 2 cups?? no water in this mix? thanks for great tip! steve\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nNovember 14, 2014 at 8:58 am\n\nYes – It is 2 cups. I should write that out, should I? No water. I hope it\nworks well for you!\n\nReply\n\n * Steve says\n\nNovember 14, 2014 at 9:41 am\n\nsure, why not write it out, i needed to get supplies but put baking soda over\nit over night then vacuumed this morning smell is pretty much gone, we are\ngoing to make up a spray bottle of peroxide and baking soda with the 2 drops\nto clean up the rest sounds like from what i’ve read we should be good. So\nhappy to find this tread, thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Steve says\n\nNovember 14, 2014 at 9:42 am\n\nthread i meant “)\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nNovember 16, 2014 at 7:50 pm\n\nSo glad it’s helpful. It’s so great to read about all the people this recipe\nhas benefited from, and although I’m sorry you’re dealing with puke right now,\nI’m glad you’ve found a solution.\n\nReply\n\n 33. Jennifer Nolan says\n\nDecember 8, 2014 at 4:29 am\n\nIt worked great for me! I want to assure other readers that they will be\nsatisfied with the results!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 8, 2014 at 5:01 pm\n\nAnother great result. Thank you so much for checking in and letting readers\nknow. It is extremely helpful!\n\nReply\n\n 34. Faith Grant says\n\nDecember 17, 2014 at 5:50 am\n\nCount me in the list with the happy users! 😀 Thank you for sharing!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 17, 2014 at 9:03 am\n\nSo glad it worked for you!\n\nReply\n\n 35. Gidget says\n\nDecember 17, 2014 at 5:41 pm\n\nOMG – we had our first vomit-bed-experience last week with our 2 year old.\nThat smell when you enter the room is powerful, gut-wrenching stuff! I wish I\nwould have had this article last week at 3am! Rinsing off the\nsheets...pillows...blanket... etc... in the shower – genius!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 18, 2014 at 9:48 pm\n\nI’m so sorry for your experience! You’ll have to save the recipe for future\nuse. I just had to use it last weekend, and I’m just so glad that I had it in\nmy arsenal. Thanks for commenting.\n\nReply\n\n 36. melissa Almanzar says\n\nDecember 18, 2014 at 5:58 am\n\nThank you soooooo soooo much!!! This worked like a charm!! You probably saved\nme $1000!!! My 1 year old had the stomach bug and threw up alllllllllll over\nthe couch and rug in the living room...but this REALLLLLLLY WORKED!!! thank\nyou soooooooo much again!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 18, 2014 at 9:45 pm\n\nWhat a happy report. Thanks so much for checking in with your results. I am\nthrilled that I saved you so much in damage. It’s bad enough to have people\nthrowing up. Damage on top of it is never fun.\n\nReply\n\n 37. Karyn says\n\nDecember 19, 2014 at 9:04 pm\n\nWe just had our first carseat puking incident with my 18-month-old. I’m so\nglad I found this blog entry after the smell didn’t go away with just washing\nhis clothes! The borax soak worked great to fix that problem, and I plan to\nuse it for the carseat cover, as well! Now for the carseat harness – the\nmanual says to just wipe clean with mild soap and water, and I’m sure that\nwon’t be enough. Do you know if the hydrogen peroxide solution would be safe\nto use? Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 20, 2014 at 6:24 am\n\nHello! I’m so sorry for your experience. I haven’t had to deal with the car\nthing yet. That does not sound fun at all. I’m glad that you are having\nsuccess with the recipes. I do no know for sure if the hydrogen peroxide\nsolution would be safe to use. I would think it would be fine, and I would\nprobably use it. That said, it’s totally up to your discretion.\n\nReply\n\n 38. website says\n\nJanuary 8, 2015 at 6:11 am\n\nI tried it and I love the final result! Thank you so much for posting this! I\nwant to assure the other readers that it actually work great!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:37 am\n\nThanks so much for commenting! I love when people are able to verify the\nresults.\n\nReply\n\n 39. Sandra says\n\nApril 25, 2015 at 8:06 am\n\nMy son vomited all over my back seat of my new car :(... and it reeks the\nsmell i tried getting the vomit off but the smell is horrible.. I saw your\nposted and I am going to give it a try I hope its not too late this happened\nlast night..\n\nDo you mix any water with this solution ? Should i sprinkle some baking power\non the rugs and seats first and let it sit for a few and than make the mixture\nand spray the seats down ans wipe ?\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nApril 25, 2015 at 10:18 am\n\nI’m so sorry! Not fun at all. You do not need to mix water with the solution\nor worry about sprinkling backing soda. I would make the mixture and just go\nfor it. That said, although I’ve never experienced any discoloration and have\nloads of comments on this post with no mention of an issue there, I’d always\ndo a spot test. It’s written on every cleaner for a reason, I’m sure. I really\nhope it works well for you. Report back, and I hope he’s feeling better soon!\n\nReply\n\n * Sandra says\n\nApril 25, 2015 at 10:47 am\n\nThank you for the reply I will go for it and report back\n\nReply\n\n * Sandra Lozada says\n\nApril 27, 2015 at 1:49 pm\n\nWell here is my re post I am in absolute awwwwwww.. I cant believe how good\nthis mixture is 😀 Super happy mommy here I used the mixture and it worked\nawesome on my car.. My car smells back to normal LOL.\n\nI would definitely recommended this to anyone who has experienced this\nnightmare... Which I hope wont happen again\n\nI give it an A+ FIVE STAR 😀\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nApril 27, 2015 at 4:09 pm\n\nYay! I love those great reports – especially for your sake. It’s such an awful\nsmell, and to know there is a solution does make a happy mom! Thank you so\nmuch for checking back in. It makes me happy I could help.\n\n * Amy says\n\nApril 28, 2015 at 4:05 pm\n\nSo, I’m about to try this in my car after a ‘projectile x4’ incident in the\nback seat yesterday. Just to confirm...I make the mixture and spray it\neverywhere, then, should i let it sit for awhile, scrub it in and then let it\ndry? Anymore details with the car would be helpful. Thanks!\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nApril 30, 2015 at 10:50 pm\n\nYes. What you said is accurate. That should do the trick. I hope it works!\n\n * Sandra Lozada says\n\nMay 1, 2015 at 6:52 am\n\nYes that should work I cleaned out as much as I could of the vomit GRosssssss\nbut then I sprayed the solution let it sit for a few went back whip it down a\nlittle more and sprayed again I also left the windows open to air out the car\ntoo and it work very very well. Good Luck after my vomit ordeal I bought\ncovers for my back seats in case I hope I don’t have to do this again but just\nin case better safe than sorry.\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMay 3, 2015 at 8:01 pm\n\nSo glad it worked. Smart to have covers now. Not a fun experience, but I’m\nglad I could make it a little bit brighter.\n\n 40. Julie says\n\nMay 12, 2015 at 6:18 am\n\nThank you! My son threw up on his mattress and it was a huge mess (no\nwaterproof cover). I tried cleaning it many different ways (over a 2 day\nperiod), then found your post. I mixed it up in a spray bottle (1/4 the\nrecipe), sprayed the mattress, and the smell was gone! I also used this on the\ncouch (different kid, same bug). It’s amazing! Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMay 12, 2015 at 8:15 am\n\nYay! I’m so glad it helped. Thank you for checking in and letting us know your\nsuccess!\n\nReply\n\n 41. zuzu says\n\nMay 23, 2015 at 10:49 pm\n\nThis worked really well on my dog’s bed “someone” barfed sometime in the last\nweek. I was able to wash the comforter I keep on it for extra coverage for\naccidents like this, but the upholstered part still smelled. Your tip kept me\nfrom having to totally deconstruct the bed then figure out how to put it all\nback together myself. I’m passing the info along to my niece who’s having a\nbaby next month so she’s prepared ahead of time for the joys of mommyhood.\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nMay 25, 2015 at 8:23 am\n\nSo glad this was helpful, and I really thank you for passing it along to\nothers. That is super thoughtful. Thank you for commenting!\n\nReply\n\n 42. Shauna López says\n\nOctober 3, 2015 at 7:52 pm\n\nLove this post! Just some quick questions, how much borax did you add to your\nbucket of water that you soak your clothes in? I’m a ratio nut lol and also, I\nhave front loading washer/dryer so how would I pre-soak the vomit stenched\nblankets in the laundry detergent and borax mixture beforehand? Thank you SO\nmuch!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nOctober 5, 2015 at 8:40 am\n\nOh man. I’ve only had to soak once, and I don’t remember the ration. I know I\nhad a big bucket (5 gallon type of bucket) that I scooped the borax into and\nadded water. There also had to be enough room for the item being washed. I\nhope that’s at least a little helpful.\n\nReply\n\n 43. Moonstar says\n\nNovember 1, 2015 at 2:01 am\n\nYea, I understand. I did it once too when i was younger. I had NO clue what to\ndo since i was the only one awake and i was scared to tell my mom because i\nwas afraid she would punish me for making a mess. But you know what i did? I\nslept somewhere else because hey, my bed was dirty. And my stomache was empty\nagain. And i felt horrible when my parents walked in to check on me and\nnothing was there but a big mess that they cleaned up. But in the end it was\ncleaned up. ^_^\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nNovember 3, 2015 at 2:20 pm\n\nOh man. What a story. That’s so sad. Hopefully this post is helpful in\ncleaning up future messes.\n\nReply\n\n 44. Nathalie says\n\nDecember 10, 2015 at 5:58 pm\n\nHi Guys Just wanted to confirm and say thank you for the borax trick. My adult\ndaughter just had her wisdom teeth out and threw up spectacularly on her\nquilt. Washed it straight away but the vomit smell hung around!!!. Soaked it\novernight with borax and washing powder and then washed it in a normal wash\nthis morning – just hung it out now – no more smell – THANKYOU!!!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 11, 2015 at 9:02 am\n\nYay! I”m glad this helped you. It’s been a great recipe for me, and I’m just\nglad I can share it.\n\nReply\n\n 45. Austin says\n\nDecember 21, 2015 at 7:47 pm\n\nI accidentally vomited on my favorite shoes a few months ago! I tried to scrub\nshampoo and hand sanitizer on them for days and I think they still smell like\nvomit! What do I do! Is there Any way to clean shoes that may still smell like\nvomit?\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nDecember 23, 2015 at 8:38 am\n\nOh man. I think I would try the peroxide and baking soda mixture although I\nhave no idea the fabric of the shoes and would hate to ruin them more. I just\nused this recipe on the carpet with a different stinky bodily fluid, and it\nworked well. Let me know if you do decide to try it...at your own risk. 😉\n\nReply\n\n 46. Angela Willis says\n\nJanuary 7, 2016 at 1:24 pm\n\nI can’t tell you how much I appreciate this post, Jodi!\n\nMy poor little guy was sick the other night and threw up right on top of his\nfavorite teddy! It was soooo sad! I did my best to get the smell out but\ndespite washing it 4 times and even rinsing it in vanilla water it still had a\nhorrid smell. Your tip with the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda did the\ntrick, immediately... teddy is drying as I type this... I can’t wait to give\nhim back to my son, smelling clean and fresh!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:33 am\n\nYay! I’m so glad we rescued your son’s teddy. We just had a urine accident on\na mattress. The recipe worked for that too. My husband says hydrogen peroxide\nis the biggest magic ingredient here. I’m so happy to receive another success\nstory. Thanks for checking in.\n\nReply\n\n 47. Heather Siekierski says\n\nFebruary 10, 2016 at 9:37 am\n\nWorked like a charm. My daughter threw up last night and then another child\ndid so it took me 12 hours to get to the mess, despite the time lapse the\nsmell is gone. Great recipe!\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 16, 2016 at 9:29 am\n\nYay! So glad it helped. Sorry you have sick kiddos though. That’s never fun!\nGet better.\n\nReply\n\n 48. Maggie says\n\nFebruary 14, 2016 at 12:04 pm\n\nIt works!! Thank you so much for saving my daughter’s favorite stuffed\nanimal!! She can’t be happier, the vomit smell is gone from her lovely\nconejita (little bunny).\n\nReply\n\n * jodidurr says\n\nFebruary 16, 2016 at 9:16 am\n\nYay! I’m so glad it saved the bunny. Thinking that a beloved animal might be\nlost to the smell of vomit is not fun. I’m so glad you found this resource.\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. Ways to Save Money, Make Your Own Cleaning Products says:\n\nMay 14, 2014 at 5:09 am\n\n[...] and Vegetable Spray from Know Your Vegetables Homemade Cleaning Wipes\nfrom Little House Living How to Remove Vomit Smell from Meaningful Mama (skip\nto the recipe, if you are squeamish) Homemade Natural Scrubbing Cleaner [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. 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"The only thing worse than a vomit stain in your home is the smell of a vomit stain in your home, right? The good news – both the stain and the smell associated with vomit stains are both temporary.",
"Using a solution called Totally Toddler can also help you combat tough vomit smells on your carpet. First remove as much of the residue as possible before applying anything to the vomit stain.",
"This solution, Totally Toddler, combines natural enzymes and mild detergents to help loosen the stain and remove the resulting odor. So the next time you wonder how to get rid of vomit smell in carpet, you can simply remember that you have access to Totally Toddler! This product can handle pet vomit as well and can be purchased online or in-store.",
"Using a pair of gloves (if available) or a paper towel, remove any solids from the stain before trying to clean it. Place them in a sealed bag and dispose.",
"If any of the vomit stain has dried, try dampening the affected area with cold water to loosen the stain.",
"Another way to tackle how to remove smell from carpet involves using two different products that can be purchased at your local store. The first product, OdoBan, comes in a variety of scents, depending on your preference.",
"After removing as much of the vomit stain as possible (using a scraper) simply apply the OdoBan directly onto the vomit stain. Whether you choose citrus, eucalyptus, lavender or cucumber melon scent, this solution should help remove vomit smell from carpet.",
"And one final way to approach the question of how to get rid of vomit smell in carpet involves a powerful vacuum. If you don’t own a Bissel or Hoover vacuum that specializes in spot cleaning, perhaps a friendly neighbor has one you can borrow. Or perhaps purchasing one may be worth the investment!",
"The reason these spot remover vacuums work so well is their ability to use a powerful suction to tackle tough stains. The Bissell SpotBot, for example, does all of the work for you. You simply park the SpotBot directly onto the vomit stain (after removing any solid pieces with a scraper or paper towel) and let the powerful brushes and suction do its work.",
"If the above mentioned solutions still leave a stain, or strong smell smell, coming from your carpet, consider calling COIT to learn about our professional carpet cleaning services. Highly trained technicians can use industrial- strength equipment to refresh and revive your carpet. Don't forget to checkout our coupons!",
"Remember to always do a spot removal test on a portion of carpet or upholstery that is normally not visible. These are suggested treatments only and COIT can't be held accountable for any damage sustained by use of the treatments in this spot removal guide."
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"Next to urine, a vomit smell is the most difficult odor to remove from the carpet, furniture and cars. The stomach acids found in vomit cause it to cling to fibers and damage the material. Due to its clingy nature, it seems that, no matter how well the carpet is scrubbed, the odor will linger forever. Fortunately, there are several measures you can take to remove vomit odor.",
"The first step in removing the smell is to remove the solid particulates. Put on a pair of gloves and pick up the solids. Place them in a bag and tie it off to prevent escape of the vomit smell. If the solids have dried, making them difficult to remove, soak the carpet with water to loosen them.",
"Scrub the area that was thrown up on with a detergent and water solution that is safe for the fabric. Read the manufacturer's recommendation for the furniture, carpet or car upholstery. Never use a bleach containing detergent, as it will weaken carpet fibers.",
"Absorb all the liquid from the carpet or upholstery with a dry towel. Apply firm pressure to remove the liquid from the padding under the carpeting. A shop vacuum works well to remove the liquid from the extra thick padding of auto carpeting.",
"Wet the area with an enzymatic cleaner to remove the smell. Enzymes break down the odor causing elements of vomit, urine and feces. Thoroughly saturate the area and allow it set for a couple hours. This ensures the cleaner soaks into the padding and removes the vomit smell.",
"Soak up the excess liquid with a clean, dry towel. Apply firm pressure to draw up the water from the padding. The towel may need to sit for several hours to fully remove the water. A shop vacuum may be used, if desired.",
"Allow the carpet or upholstery to air dry overnight. If the smell is in a vehicle, crack the windows overnight. Use fans to help dry the area, if desired. The vomit smell will remain until the area is thoroughly dry.",
"Repeat the process if necessary. Large areas of vomit may require multiple applications of the enzymatic cleaner. If the vomit was not cleaned immediately, the vomit smell will be more difficult to remove.",
"Discoloration may remain in the area that was puked on. If this is the case, mix up a solution of baking soda and water so it forms a paste. Rub it on the surface and allow it to dry. Scrape it up, then vacuum. The stain should be removed.",
"Do you guys have any good tips for how to get the vomit smell out of a mattress? My son has had a terrible case of food poisoning over the past week, and unfortunately he hasn't been able to make it to the bathroom on time a lot of the time.",
"There are also other smell issues from other \"particulates\" if you know what I'm talking about (he's been having diarrhea as well).",
"Right now we've got him sleeping on an air mattress in front of the bathroom door until we can figure out what to do with his old mattress. Do you think it's even salvageable, or do we just need to get rid of it and get a new one for him?",
"So here's a question for all you homemakers -- how would you remove the smell of dog vomit? I just got a bichon frise, and I don't know if the poor thing has a stomach condition or what, but it has thrown up about once every two days since I got it.",
"I'm taking her to the vet on Monday to see if there's something he can do to make her feel better, but in the mean time, my house reeks of dog vomit smell.",
"Should I just follow the same instructions listed above, or are there different rules for getting rid of a dog vomit smell?",
"unfortunately most of the vomit is very liquid, so I'm pretty sure that it's soaked into the carpet pad, especially in one spot where she likes to yak.",
"So what should I do? Please don't tell me I have to replace my whole carpet just because of a dog!",
"One thing that I've found helps a little is to put down baking soda over the area. It helps to soak up all the liquid from the puke, which makes it easier to clean.",
"Another good thing to remember is that you really have to dab, not scrub, at places with vomit on them. If you scrub it, the smell will just get forced even farther down into the carpet or mattress, and you'll be stuck with an even bigger problem.",
"Oh, and one other thing -- don't just spray a bunch of Lysol in the air to try and get rid",
"of the smell. All you'll end up with is vomity-lemon smell, which is not that much better than the original smell that you had.",
"Well, that's all the tips on how to remove the smell of vomit that I've got -- best of luck when you find yourself in that situation, it's a total pain!",
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(with pictures)\n\nwiseGEEK clear answers for common questions\n\nFeedback About wiseGEEK\n\nCategory:\n\nHome\n\n▼\n\n \n\n * Home\n * Food\n * Hobbies\n * Health\n * Medicine\n * Fitness\n * Technology\n * Internet\n * Business\n * Education\n * Beauty\n * Language\n * Miscellaneous\n * Industry\n * Science\n * Anatomy\n * Crafts\n * Cars\n * Finance\n * Fashion\n * Art\n * United States\n * Environment\n * Travel\n * History\n * People\n * World\n * Law\n\n# How can I get Rid of Vomit Smell?\n\n * ### After scrubbing the area thrown up on with water and detergent, soak up excess water with a clean, dry towel.\n\n * ### A baking soda solution may be helpful when vomit has caused discoloration.\n\n * ### Toilet bowl cleaners should be used after vomiting to reduce the smell.\n\n * ### The stomach acids in vomit cause it to cling to fibers and make the smell difficult to remove.\n\nView slideshow of images above\n\nWatch the Did-You-Know slideshow\n\nFollow @wiseGEEK\n\nArticle Details\n\n * Written By: Nychole Price\n * Edited By: Bronwyn Harris\n * Last Modified Date: 13 May 2018\n * Copyright Protected: 2003-2018 Conjecture Corporation\n\nFree Widgets for your Site/Blog\n\nDid You Know?\n\nMetal from the World Trade Center was incorporated into the Mars Exploration\nRovers to honor those who died on 9/11. more...\n\nget widget \n \n--- \n \nThis Day in History\n\nMay 17 , 1954 : Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka was decided. more...\n\nget widget \n \n--- \n \nSubscribe to wiseGEEK\n\nLearn something new every day More Info... by email\n\nwiseGEEK Slideshows\n\n * ### You won't believe these 10 facts about people\n\n * ### 10 most extreme places on Earth\n\n * ### These 10 facts about space will blow your mind\n\n * ### Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations\n\n * ### 10 hilariously insightful foreign words\n\n * ### Top 10 facts about the world\n\n * ### Can you see through these real-life optical illusions?\n\n * ### Top 10 unbelievable historical concurrencies\n\n * ### These 10 animal facts will amaze you\n\n * ### Adorable animal families that will make you \"aww\"\n\nNext to urine, a vomit smell is the most difficult odor to remove from the\ncarpet, furniture and cars. The stomach acids found in vomit cause it to cling\nto fibers and damage the material. Due to its clingy nature, it seems that, no\nmatter how well the carpet is scrubbed, the odor will linger forever.\nFortunately, there are several measures you can take to remove vomit odor.\n\nThe first step in removing the smell is to remove the solid particulates. Put\non a pair of gloves and pick up the solids. Place them in a bag and tie it off\nto prevent escape of the vomit smell. If the solids have dried, making them\ndifficult to remove, soak the carpet with water to loosen them.\n\nScrub the area that was thrown up on with a detergent and water solution that\nis safe for the fabric. Read the manufacturer's recommendation for the\nfurniture, carpet or car upholstery. Never use a bleach containing detergent,\nas it will weaken carpet fibers.\n\nAbsorb all the liquid from the carpet or upholstery with a dry towel. Apply\nfirm pressure to remove the liquid from the padding under the carpeting. A\nshop vacuum works well to remove the liquid from the extra thick padding of\nauto carpeting.\n\nAd\n\nWet the area with an enzymatic cleaner to remove the smell. Enzymes break down\nthe odor causing elements of vomit, urine and feces. Thoroughly saturate the\narea and allow it set for a couple hours. This ensures the cleaner soaks into\nthe padding and removes the vomit smell.\n\nSoak up the excess liquid with a clean, dry towel. Apply firm pressure to draw\nup the water from the padding. The towel may need to sit for several hours to\nfully remove the water. A shop vacuum may be used, if desired.\n\nAllow the carpet or upholstery to air dry overnight. If the smell is in a\nvehicle, crack the windows overnight. Use fans to help dry the area, if\ndesired. The vomit smell will remain until the area is thoroughly dry.\n\nRepeat the process if necessary. Large areas of vomit may require multiple\napplications of the enzymatic cleaner. If the vomit was not cleaned\nimmediately, the vomit smell will be more difficult to remove.\n\nDiscoloration may remain in the area that was puked on. If this is the case,\nmix up a solution of baking soda and water so it forms a paste. Rub it on the\nsurface and allow it to dry. Scrape it up, then vacuum. The stain should be\nremoved.\n\nAd\n\n## You might also Like\n\n## Recommended\n\n## Related wiseGEEK Articles\n\nWhat Is a Vomitorium?\n\nWhat Is the Treatment for Intractable Vomiting?\n\nHow Do I Stop Vomiting?\n\nWhat Is the Treatment for Brown Vomit?\n\nWhat Causes Carpet Odor?\n\nWhat are the Most Common Causes of Blood in Vomit?\n\nWhat is a Vomit Bag?\n\nAd\n\n## Discuss this Article\n\nLittleMan Post 3|\n\nDo you guys have any good tips for how to get the vomit smell out of a\nmattress? My son has had a terrible case of food poisoning over the past week,\nand unfortunately he hasn't been able to make it to the bathroom on time a lot\nof the time.\n\nThere are also other smell issues from other \"particulates\" if you know what\nI'm talking about (he's been having diarrhea as well).\n\nRight now we've got him sleeping on an air mattress in front of the bathroom\ndoor until we can figure out what to do with his old mattress. Do you think\nit's even salvageable, or do we just need to get rid of it and get a new one\nfor him?\n\nAny tips or input? \n \n---|--- \nEarlyForest Post 2|\n\nSo here's a question for all you homemakers -- how would you remove the smell\nof dog vomit? I just got a bichon frise, and I don't know if the poor thing\nhas a stomach condition or what, but it has thrown up about once every two\ndays since I got it.\n\nI'm taking her to the vet on Monday to see if there's something he can do to\nmake her feel better, but in the mean time, my house reeks of dog vomit smell.\n\nShould I just follow the same instructions listed above, or are there\ndifferent rules for getting rid of a dog vomit smell?\n\nI have a pretty thick carpet with a pad underneath, but\n\nunfortunately most of the vomit is very liquid, so I'm pretty sure that it's\nsoaked into the carpet pad, especially in one spot where she likes to yak.\n\nSo what should I do? Please don't tell me I have to replace my whole carpet\njust because of a dog!\n\nview entire post \n \nrallenwriter Post 1|\n\nYou are so right, vomit smell removal has got to be about the hardest thing\never.\n\nOne thing that I've found helps a little is to put down baking soda over the\narea. It helps to soak up all the liquid from the puke, which makes it easier\nto clean.\n\nAnother good thing to remember is that you really have to dab, not scrub, at\nplaces with vomit on them. If you scrub it, the smell will just get forced\neven farther down into the carpet or mattress, and you'll be stuck with an\neven bigger problem.\n\nOh, and one other thing -- don't just spray a bunch of Lysol in the air to try\nand get rid\n\nof the smell. All you'll end up with is vomity-lemon smell, which is not that\nmuch better than the original smell that you had.\n\nWell, that's all the tips on how to remove the smell of vomit that I've got --\nbest of luck when you find yourself in that situation, it's a total pain!\n\nview entire post \n \n## Post your comments\n\n## Post Anonymously\n\n## Login\n\n## Register\n\n# Make changes/additions/deletions to the article below, and one of our\neditors will publish your suggestions if warranted.\n\n## Optional: Explanation of your recommended changes\n\n# Thank You!\n\nOne of our editors will review your suggestion and make changes if warranted.\nNote that depending on the number of suggestions we receive, this can take\nanywhere from a few hours to a few days. Thank you for helping to improve\nwiseGEEK!\n\nwiseGEEK clear answers for common questions\n\nFAQ Login Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions\n\nCopyright © 2003 - 2018 Conjecture Corporation\n\n"
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"Some people simply cannot hold down a drink. Some people try to prove that they have iron stomachs and kidneys of stone, and try to drink as much as they can at a party. They do good after the first few beers, then start to get a bit brave and start chugging on vodka and orange juice cocktails. By the time they down a tequila shot, it happens; from deep in the pit of their stomachs, they start to hurl. A big puddle of vomit stains the floor, the couch, a pair of new shoes across the room, and the pants of the two sober fellows who help the poor guy lie down. It’s embarrassing, humiliating, and definitely smelly.",
"Vomit is one of those odors where you definitely get what you put in, and then some. The smells of whatever you ate or drank will eventually make their way into vomit. Food smells, together with the acids and other chemicals in your digestive system, don’t make for a pleasant odor. Once vomit spews forth from someone, there’s pretty much nothing you can do about it. If you find yourself repulsed by the smell of vomit, here are some ways to get rid of the foul odor. (Learn how to get rid of vomiting)",
"To properly get rid of the foul odors from vomit, you need to know a bit about what it contains. Here are some of the reasons why vomit smells bad.",
"Food. Whatever you ingest will eventually make its way into what you vomit, whether it’s a heavy meal or an alcoholic drink.",
"Mucus, blood, and bile. For people who vomit heavily, some parts of the mucus membrane may make their way into the vomit. The force and the acidity of the vomit may also result in blood and bile to be expelled out of the body with the vomit. “Coffee-ground” vomit happens when the iron in red blood cells are exposed to stomach acids, oxidize, and form solid compounds that makes the vomit look like coffee granules.",
"Stomach acids. Some of the water and moisture in vomit is made up of highly corrosive stomach acids. Digestion changes the chemical make-up of food, and will eventually change the odor.",
"When all these funky-smelling ingredients combine, you have a formula for one really smelly housekeeping disaster. The vomit of babies, and vomiting caused by overindulgence in good food, have a less-offensive odor than vomit caused by alcohol. Most vomit smells like spoiled milk, but the vomit of a drunk person will smell like spoiled milk and whatever he drank that caused him to regurgitate.",
"If someone vomits on the floor, then you need to mop up the vomit quickly. While you won’t have a problem with tile or glass floors, you need to be very quick when you’re dealing with wooden floors. Wood is porous, and the liquid from the vomit will be absorbed very quickly by the pores of the material. A mop, door mats, old rags, or paper towels should be used immediately to pick up the excess moisture that will seep into the wood. (Tips on how to clean wood floors)",
"Soap and water are your best friends when cleaning vomit stains. It takes a while before you can completely remove the odors from the vomit, but you can remove the odor easier with the following tricks:",
"Use strong-scented soap. Mint scented soaps and other soaps with a strong scent are great at masking the spoiled odor of vomit.",
"Try pet odor removal soaps. Pet soaps have a strong scent that can help hide or even eliminate the vomit smell.",
"Make a blend of shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo and conditioner is not just for hair. Many hair care products have strong odors that can help remove odors. Use the shampoo and conditioner in the same way that you wash your own hair.",
"Vinegar is a useful kitchen and cleaning ingredient that can help get rid of vomit smells. Gastric acids have a pH level of 1.5 to 2.0. The many acids found in vinegar are more neutral, with a pH level of 2.9. The lower acidity of vinegar helps it to neutralize the odor of vomit smells. To make a cleaning solution out of vinegar, you need the following ingredients:",
"Mix the ingredients together in a metal bowl, and wash off the vomit stain. If the vomit has permeated into the cushion of the couch or the nap of the carpeting, you need to scrub it off with a brush or a sponge. Dry the area under the sun, or use a warm blower or air dryer.",
"The acidic smell of vomit can be neutralized with an alkaline substance like baking soda. When mixed with water, baking soda has a very alkaline pH level of 8.3, which is enough to counteract and neutralize the acidic substances and odors found in vomit. To make a cleaning solution from baking soda, you need the following ingredients and tools:",
"Make a paste with some baking soda and water. The paste should be of a thick consistency. If the vomit is runny or watery, you can use the baking soda on its own.",
"Window cleaning sprays are effective at removing the foul odors found in vomit. Make sure to use a diluted window cleaner spray, because the chemicals in the full-strength cleaning liquid may discolor or fray the textile covering your couch, or the fibers of your carpeting.",
"Vomit is one of those funky-smelling stains that linger on for days. Removing vomit smells will take a lot of hard work and elbow grease, but you don’t want your house smelling like a tavern at 3 in the morning. With these hints and tricks, not even the smell of a gallon of vomit will linger in the air for too long. If you’re interested in reading this article, you’ll surely enjoy reading how to get rid of vomit stains.",
"There’s a great brand-new product on the market called Room Shocker. It gets rid of every odor I’ve tested it on including vomit. They even have one for the cars, which is great if you have kids or pets. The only place I know that you can get so far is on a website called BiocideSystems.com. They even have a moneyback guarantee, so you can’t go wrong. It really does the job.",
"well not a tip just want something thats ok to use on leather sofa to remove wee and diorrea smell as my little one was ill and sleep on sofa i clean as soon as i see it and i cant remove cover or seat as al attached please help the smell driving me crazy. i herd that distiled whiter vinger is good ?????????????",
"Hi All! I have used roomshocker as well. I live by this stuff and won’t use anything else. I’d also give their AutoVaccine a try to, it’s amazing!! Good luck and I hope it works out.",
"Got a little too drunk last night and vomited on my bed spread. Used a 1/2 cup of warm water with a couple tablebspoons of distilled white vinegar, and some lemon scented all-pupose cleaner. It worked great! Can’t smell my puke anymore, and the vinegar scent was gone once it dried."
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By the time\nthey down a tequila shot, it happens; from deep in the pit of their stomachs,\nthey start to hurl. A big puddle of vomit stains the floor, the couch, a pair\nof new shoes across the room, and the pants of the two sober fellows who help\nthe poor guy lie down. It’s embarrassing, humiliating, and definitely smelly.\n\nVomit is one of those odors where you definitely get what you put in, and then\nsome. The smells of whatever you ate or drank will eventually make their way\ninto vomit. Food smells, together with the acids and other chemicals in your\ndigestive system, don’t make for a pleasant odor. Once vomit spews forth from\nsomeone, there’s pretty much nothing you can do about it. If you find yourself\nrepulsed by the smell of vomit, here are some ways to get rid of the foul\nodor. (Learn how to get rid of vomiting)\n\n### What Makes Vomit Smell So Bad?\n\nTo properly get rid of the foul odors from vomit, you need to know a bit about\nwhat it contains. Here are some of the reasons why vomit smells bad.\n\n * Food. Whatever you ingest will eventually make its way into what you vomit, whether it’s a heavy meal or an alcoholic drink.\n * Mucus, blood, and bile. For people who vomit heavily, some parts of the mucus membrane may make their way into the vomit. The force and the acidity of the vomit may also result in blood and bile to be expelled out of the body with the vomit. “Coffee-ground” vomit happens when the iron in red blood cells are exposed to stomach acids, oxidize, and form solid compounds that makes the vomit look like coffee granules.\n * Stomach acids. Some of the water and moisture in vomit is made up of highly corrosive stomach acids. Digestion changes the chemical make-up of food, and will eventually change the odor.\n\nWhen all these funky-smelling ingredients combine, you have a formula for one\nreally smelly housekeeping disaster. The vomit of babies, and vomiting caused\nby overindulgence in good food, have a less-offensive odor than vomit caused\nby alcohol. Most vomit smells like spoiled milk, but the vomit of a drunk\nperson will smell like spoiled milk and whatever he drank that caused him to\nregurgitate.\n\n### Mop It Up Quickly\n\nIf someone vomits on the floor, then you need to mop up the vomit quickly.\nWhile you won’t have a problem with tile or glass floors, you need to be very\nquick when you’re dealing with wooden floors. Wood is porous, and the liquid\nfrom the vomit will be absorbed very quickly by the pores of the material. A\nmop, door mats, old rags, or paper towels should be used immediately to pick\nup the excess moisture that will seep into the wood. (Tips on how to clean\nwood floors)\n\n### Soap Away\n\nSoap and water are your best friends when cleaning vomit stains. It takes a\nwhile before you can completely remove the odors from the vomit, but you can\nremove the odor easier with the following tricks:\n\n * Use strong-scented soap. Mint scented soaps and other soaps with a strong scent are great at masking the spoiled odor of vomit.\n * Try pet odor removal soaps. Pet soaps have a strong scent that can help hide or even eliminate the vomit smell.\n * Make a blend of shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo and conditioner is not just for hair. Many hair care products have strong odors that can help remove odors. Use the shampoo and conditioner in the same way that you wash your own hair.\n\n### Try Vinegar Water\n\nVinegar is a useful kitchen and cleaning ingredient that can help get rid of\nvomit smells. Gastric acids have a pH level of 1.5 to 2.0. The many acids\nfound in vinegar are more neutral, with a pH level of 2.9. The lower acidity\nof vinegar helps it to neutralize the odor of vomit smells. To make a cleaning\nsolution out of vinegar, you need the following ingredients:\n\n * One part distilled white vinegar\n * Two parts warm water\n * A few drops of citrus-scented liquid soap or liquid dish washing detergent.\n\nMix the ingredients together in a metal bowl, and wash off the vomit stain. If\nthe vomit has permeated into the cushion of the couch or the nap of the\ncarpeting, you need to scrub it off with a brush or a sponge. Dry the area\nunder the sun, or use a warm blower or air dryer.\n\n### Sprinkle On Some Baking Soda\n\nThe acidic smell of vomit can be neutralized with an alkaline substance like\nbaking soda. When mixed with water, baking soda has a very alkaline pH level\nof 8.3, which is enough to counteract and neutralize the acidic substances and\nodors found in vomit. To make a cleaning solution from baking soda, you need\nthe following ingredients and tools:\n\n * Baking soda\n * A small amount of water\n * A plastic bowl\n * Sponge or a mop\n * Paper towels\n * Vacuum cleaner\n\nFollow these easy steps to get rid of the vomit smell:\n\n 1. Clean what you can of the vomit using a sponge or a mop.\n 2. Make a paste with some baking soda and water. The paste should be of a thick consistency. If the vomit is runny or watery, you can use the baking soda on its own.\n 3. Cover the baking soda and vomit pool with paper towels, and leave it there overnight.\n 4. Take out the paper towels, and suck out the baking soda lumps with the vacuum cleaner.\n\n### Use Window Cleaner\n\nWindow cleaning sprays are effective at removing the foul odors found in\nvomit. Make sure to use a diluted window cleaner spray, because the chemicals\nin the full-strength cleaning liquid may discolor or fray the textile covering\nyour couch, or the fibers of your carpeting.\n\nVomit is one of those funky-smelling stains that linger on for days. Removing\nvomit smells will take a lot of hard work and elbow grease, but you don’t want\nyour house smelling like a tavern at 3 in the morning. With these hints and\ntricks, not even the smell of a gallon of vomit will linger in the air for too\nlong. If you’re interested in reading this article, you’ll surely enjoy\nreading how to get rid of vomit stains.\n\n * Odor Removal\n\n### 5 People reacted on this\n\n 1. Reply\n\nFelicia Bender says:\n\nSeptember 5, 2008 at 8:00 pm\n\nThere’s a great brand-new product on the market called Room Shocker. It gets\nrid of every odor I’ve tested it on including vomit. They even have one for\nthe cars, which is great if you have kids or pets. The only place I know that\nyou can get so far is on a website called BiocideSystems.com. They even have a\nmoneyback guarantee, so you can’t go wrong. It really does the job.\n\n 2. Reply\n\nsonia smith says:\n\nMarch 20, 2009 at 3:03 am\n\nwell not a tip just want something thats ok to use on leather sofa to remove\nwee and diorrea smell as my little one was ill and sleep on sofa i clean as\nsoon as i see it and i cant remove cover or seat as al attached please help\nthe smell driving me crazy. i herd that distiled whiter vinger is good\n?????????????\n\n 3. Reply\n\nJeniece Schroeter says:\n\nJuly 8, 2009 at 6:18 am\n\nHi All! I have used roomshocker as well. I live by this stuff and won’t use\nanything else. I’d also give their AutoVaccine a try to, it’s amazing!! Good\nluck and I hope it works out.\n\n 4. Reply\n\nAddison says:\n\nSeptember 14, 2010 at 1:59 am\n\nGot a little too drunk last night and vomited on my bed spread. Used a 1/2 cup\nof warm water with a couple tablebspoons of distilled white vinegar, and some\nlemon scented all-pupose cleaner. It worked great! Can’t smell my puke\nanymore, and the vinegar scent was gone once it dried.\n\n 5. Reply\n\nVomitron says:\n\nJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:10 am\n\n### Leave a Comment Cancel reply\n\n#### Popular Posts\n\n * How to Get Rid of Hardwood Floor Scratches\n * How to Get Rid of Pneumonia\n * How to Get Rid of Blisters Fast\n * How to Get Rid of Spiderwort\n * How to Get Rid of White Spots\n * How to Get Rid of Laundry Detergent Stains\n * How to Get Rid of a Ganglion Cyst\n * How to Get Rid of Sour Milk Smell\n * How to Get Rid of Warts On Hands\n * How to Get Rid of Washing Machine Odors\n\n#### Categories\n\n© Copyright 2021 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | About us\n\n"
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"Forensic psychologists work within, or aid, the legal system. They may have many roles. The job can entail evaluating competency to stand trial and offering expert witness. The testimony of a psychologist may be given weight in determining what level of crime a person actually committed and what sentencing is appropriate. Evaluation and testimony are not confined solely to criminal trial, however; forensic psychologists may also offer expertise in issues of personal injury, liability, disability, or guardianship.",
"Forensic psychologists may work in cases that involve families accused of abuse or neglect or in custody cases where no accusations have been made. They may evaluate children or victims as well as potential offenders.",
"Forensic psychologists also work with the incarcerated, providing treatment that will lower the risk of relapse. They may specialize in work with particular populations, for example, sex offenders.",
"Criminal profiling – assisting the police with investigations by providing information about the type of individual likely to have committed a series of crimes – has garnered a good deal of media attention. However, prospective psychologists should be aware that this is not the typical role of the forensic psychologist.",
"Forensic psychology has been listed as a “growth field” (http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2009/11/postgrad.aspx). Salaries are generally on a par with those of other psychologists, but forensic psychologists who are in private practice sometimes drive their earnings higher.",
"In most cases, forensic psychologists have doctoral degrees. This level of education is necessary if one seeks to be licensed as a clinical psychologist and provide psychological services directly to individuals.",
"Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers several online bachelor's, master’s and doctoral programs in psychology including both clinical and non-clinical specializations. Capella University also offers three online CACREP-accredited programs: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in School Counseling, and PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, as well as a COAMFTE-accredited program, MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. Click here to contact Capella University and request information about their programs.",
"Forensic psychology is often offered as a track within clinical psychology. As such, it may be accredited by the American Psychological Association or designated by the National Register – this is a license requirement in some states. The doctoral student takes courses in human behavior and in psychological methods (statistics, research methodologies, psychometrics or psychological measurement). Practicum and internship experiences provide experiences with a varied clientele, and are not limited to (for example) individuals who are incarcerated. This broad education is necessary for licensure in many jurisdictions.",
"At some point after graduation, the psychologist candidate takes the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Most states require a year of postdoctoral practice; at this point, it is acceptable that the work be narrow or specialized.",
"It is also possible to take a nonclinical track and focus more on research. Social psychologists sometimes have roles in jury selection.",
"Some schools also offer master’s degrees in forensic psychology. Master’s level psychology programs do not qualify professionals as clinical psychologists. However, the forensic psychology master’s may qualify them for other credentials – for example, treating sex offenders.",
"A psychologist may seek board certification as a forensic psychologist. This is a voluntary credential that does not bestow the right to practice as a psychologist. However, it is a testament to one’s training and expertise and may look good to employers, among others.",
"Credentialing is granted by the American Board of Forensic Psychology, Inc., which is under the banner of the American Board of Professional Psychology. The first step is credential review. The psychologist must meet general criteria for becoming a diplomate of the ABPP and must also have education and training relevant to forensic psychology.",
"After eligibility has been determined, the candidate takes a written examination. It covers knowledge in seven broad categories (http://www.abfp.com/pdfs/certification/WrittenExamination.pdf). The candidate will need a scientific understanding of the variables that affect assessment in a legal environment – for example, the reliability of memory and the various factors influencing confession. The certification test also assesses knowledge of legal matters and of professional ethics.",
"The American Psychological Association has put together guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology (http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychology.aspx). These complement the general ethical guidelines that psychologists work under."
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The testimony of a psychologist may be given weight\nin determining what level of crime a person actually committed and what\nsentencing is appropriate. Evaluation and testimony are not confined solely to\ncriminal trial, however; forensic psychologists may also offer expertise in\nissues of personal injury, liability, disability, or guardianship.\n\nForensic psychologists may work in cases that involve families accused of\nabuse or neglect or in custody cases where no accusations have been made. They\nmay evaluate children or victims as well as potential offenders.\n\nForensic psychologists also work with the incarcerated, providing treatment\nthat will lower the risk of relapse. They may specialize in work with\nparticular populations, for example, sex offenders.\n\nCriminal profiling – assisting the police with investigations by providing\ninformation about the type of individual likely to have committed a series of\ncrimes – has garnered a good deal of media attention. However, prospective\npsychologists should be aware that this is not the typical role of the\nforensic psychologist.\n\nForensic psychology has been listed as a “growth field”\n(http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2009/11/postgrad.aspx). Salaries are generally\non a par with those of other psychologists, but forensic psychologists who are\nin private practice sometimes drive their earnings higher.\n\n## Education and Training: Forensic Psychology as a Clinical Psychology\nConcentration\n\nIn most cases, forensic psychologists have doctoral degrees. This level of\neducation is necessary if one seeks to be licensed as a clinical psychologist\nand provide psychological services directly to individuals.\n\nCapella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers\nseveral online bachelor's, master’s and doctoral programs in psychology\nincluding both clinical and non-clinical specializations. Capella University\nalso offers three online CACREP-accredited programs: MS in Clinical Mental\nHealth Counseling, MS in School Counseling, and PhD in Counselor Education and\nSupervision, as well as a COAMFTE-accredited program, MS in Marriage and\nFamily Therapy. Click here to contact Capella University and request\ninformation about their programs.\n\nClick Here to learn more about psychology education options based on your\ncurrent educational attainment.\n\nForensic psychology is often offered as a track within clinical psychology. As\nsuch, it may be accredited by the American Psychological Association or\ndesignated by the National Register – this is a license requirement in some\nstates. The doctoral student takes courses in human behavior and in\npsychological methods (statistics, research methodologies, psychometrics or\npsychological measurement). Practicum and internship experiences provide\nexperiences with a varied clientele, and are not limited to (for example)\nindividuals who are incarcerated. This broad education is necessary for\nlicensure in many jurisdictions.\n\nAt some point after graduation, the psychologist candidate takes the\nExamination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Most states\nrequire a year of postdoctoral practice; at this point, it is acceptable that\nthe work be narrow or specialized.\n\nIt is an option to do a general program in clinical or counseling psychology\nand specialize in forensics later.\n\n## Forensic Psychologist Education and Training: Other Options\n\nIt is also possible to take a nonclinical track and focus more on research.\nSocial psychologists sometimes have roles in jury selection.\n\nSome schools also offer master’s degrees in forensic psychology. Master’s\nlevel psychology programs do not qualify professionals as clinical\npsychologists. However, the forensic psychology master’s may qualify them for\nother credentials – for example, treating sex offenders.\n\n## Credentialing as a Forensic Psychologist\n\nA psychologist may seek board certification as a forensic psychologist. This\nis a voluntary credential that does not bestow the right to practice as a\npsychologist. However, it is a testament to one’s training and expertise and\nmay look good to employers, among others.\n\nCredentialing is granted by the American Board of Forensic Psychology, Inc.,\nwhich is under the banner of the American Board of Professional Psychology.\nThe first step is credential review. The psychologist must meet general\ncriteria for becoming a diplomate of the ABPP and must also have education and\ntraining relevant to forensic psychology.\n\nAfter eligibility has been determined, the candidate takes a written\nexamination. It covers knowledge in seven broad categories\n(http://www.abfp.com/pdfs/certification/WrittenExamination.pdf). 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"Forensic psychology combines the study and application of psychology and the law. The two main areas of forensic psychology are applied forensic psychology and research. Applied forensic psychology encompasses several areas, including psychological assessment of criminal offenders, attending to the mental health needs of inmates through individual and group therapy, counseling, and anger management, among other treatment methods, as well as consulting with attorneys, prison staff, judges, and law enforcement personnel. Forensic psychology research focuses on the interaction between the law and psychology, which includes crime trends, criminal behavior, criminal profiling, effective treatment methods for criminal offenders, and the impact of crime on individuals, specific groups, and society. To become a forensic psychologist, you must first meet the minimum qualifications.",
"The duties of a forensic psychologist are of a confidential nature, as they often work directly with convicted criminals, legal personnel, and government officials. For this reason, most employers will require you to undergo an extensive background check with multiple interviews, and fill out many forms.. In most cases, you must have a clean background, strong communication, analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills, be trustworthy, and meet the educational and training requirements.",
"Forensic psychologists, whether working in applied or research forensic psychology, need to earn a doctoral degree in forensic psychology. To be eligible for a doctoral program, you will need to first earn a bachelor’s degree, in psychology or a related area, from an accredited institution. Completing a doctoral program may take up to four years of graduate coursework, usually also requiring you to complete an internship prior to graduation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), licensing laws vary by state, but most states require psychologists to be licensed, and in most cases, licensing requirements include an accredited doctoral degree, completion of an internship, up to two years of professional experience, and passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Once you complete all of this, you will be ready and able to begin your career as a licensed forensic psychologist.",
"Forensic psychology job openings can be found with a variety of employers, including prisons, rehabilitation facilities, law firms, police departments, postsecondary institutions, private practice, and local, state, and federal government agencies. In addition to the years spent earning your degree and completing your internship, many employers require new forensic psychologists to complete supervised on-the-job training through an orientation. The length of the orientation will vary by employer. Depending on your state’s requirements, you may also need to complete continuing education courses to maintain your license. The BLS shows that the average salary for psychologists is between $68,000 and $90,000 per year, depending on several factors, including your employer, industry, location, amount of responsibilities, and amount of experience."
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"parsed_md": "Forensic Psychologist Careers, Jobs and Degree Information - Criminal Justice\nUSA\n\n# Criminal Justice USA\n\n# How to Become a Forensic Psychologist\n\nForensic psychology combines the study and application of psychology and the\nlaw. The two main areas of forensic psychology are applied forensic psychology\nand research. Applied forensic psychology encompasses several areas, including\npsychological assessment of criminal offenders, attending to the mental health\nneeds of inmates through individual and group therapy, counseling, and anger\nmanagement, among other treatment methods, as well as consulting with\nattorneys, prison staff, judges, and law enforcement personnel. Forensic\npsychology research focuses on the interaction between the law and psychology,\nwhich includes crime trends, criminal behavior, criminal profiling, effective\ntreatment methods for criminal offenders, and the impact of crime on\nindividuals, specific groups, and society. To become a forensic psychologist,\nyou must first meet the minimum qualifications.\n\n#### Minimum Qualifications\n\nThe duties of a forensic psychologist are of a confidential nature, as they\noften work directly with convicted criminals, legal personnel, and government\nofficials. For this reason, most employers will require you to undergo an\nextensive background check with multiple interviews, and fill out many forms..\nIn most cases, you must have a clean background, strong communication,\nanalytical, observational, and problem-solving skills, be trustworthy, and\nmeet the educational and training requirements.\n\n#### Education & Training\n\nForensic psychologists, whether working in applied or research forensic\npsychology, need to earn a doctoral degree in forensic psychology. To be\neligible for a doctoral program, you will need to first earn a bachelor’s\ndegree, in psychology or a related area, from an accredited institution.\nCompleting a doctoral program may take up to four years of graduate\ncoursework, usually also requiring you to complete an internship prior to\ngraduation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), licensing\nlaws vary by state, but most states require psychologists to be licensed, and\nin most cases, licensing requirements include an accredited doctoral degree,\ncompletion of an internship, up to two years of professional experience, and\npassing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Once you\ncomplete all of this, you will be ready and able to begin your career as a\nlicensed forensic psychologist.\n\n#### Career Statistics\n\nForensic psychology job openings can be found with a variety of employers,\nincluding prisons, rehabilitation facilities, law firms, police departments,\npostsecondary institutions, private practice, and local, state, and federal\ngovernment agencies. In addition to the years spent earning your degree and\ncompleting your internship, many employers require new forensic psychologists\nto complete supervised on-the-job training through an orientation. The length\nof the orientation will vary by employer. Depending on your state’s\nrequirements, you may also need to complete continuing education courses to\nmaintain your license. The BLS shows that the average salary for psychologists\nis between $68,000 and $90,000 per year, depending on several factors,\nincluding your employer, industry, location, amount of responsibilities, and\namount of experience.\n\n# How to Become a...\n\n * ATF Agent\n * Bailiff\n * CIA Agent\n * Coast Guard\n * Compliance Officer\n * Computer Forensic Agent\n * Corrections Officer\n * Court Clerk\n * Court Reporter\n * Crime Scene Investigator\n * Criminalist\n * Criminologist\n * Customs Agent\n * DEA Agent\n * Forensic Psychologist\n * Forensic Psychology\n * Forensic Scientist\n * Homeland Security Agent\n * INS Agent\n * Lawyer/Attorney\n * Paralegal\n * Police Detective\n * Police Officer\n * Private Investigator\n * Private Security\n * Probation Officer\n * Sheriff\n * U.S. Marshal\n\n# Criminal Justice USA\n\nBack to top\n\nCopyright © 2019. CriminalJusticeUSA.com. All Rights Reserved.\n\n"
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"Forensic psychologists help solve criminal cases by studying suspects and evidence to determine a motive. They work with an investigation team and often testify in court cases.",
"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), forensic psychologists must complete a doctorate before practicing. These professionals can work in prisons or government agencies. Some forensic psychologists open their own private practice or consulting agencies. Others conduct research on how to prevent crimes caused by mental health issues.",
"Forensic psychologists must have a strong understanding of both psychology and forensic science. This job requires strong communication and strategic thinking skills, as these professionals must conduct interviews and analyze answers and body language.",
"Read on to learn how to become a forensic psychologist, what salary to expect, and professional organizations that can help along the way.",
"Forensic psychologists perform many tasks, so no two days on the job look exactly the same. They work primarily in the office, in the courtroom, and at crime scenes. While these professionals conduct many interviews in an office setting, they often need to meet individuals offsite for interviews.",
"Forensic psychologists must work well in a group setting. They collaborate with detectives, police officers, and forensic scientists to provide their expert opinion on the possible motive or mental illness that contributed to the criminal action.",
"According to the BLS, required work hours for forensic psychologists depend on the setting. Private practice forensic psychologists set their own business hours, so they may work occasional weekends and evenings to accommodate clients.",
"Forensic psychologists who work for government agencies typically maintain regular business hours, but they may occasionally work on call if crimes occur during the evening or weekend.",
"Many colleges and universities that offer forensic psychologist degrees allow students to specialize in specific areas. These concentrations position graduates to work in specialized roles as trial consultants, researchers, and expert witnesses.",
"The BLS reports that psychologists earned a median annual salary of $80,370 in 2019 with a projected job growth rate of 14% between 2018 and 2028.",
"However, several factors, including experience, influence salary potential for these professionals. According to PayScale, forensic psychologists with under one year of experience earn an average annual salary of $51,400. Forensic psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn an average annual salary of $92,110.",
"Geographical location and specific employers also impact salary. Private practice forensic psychologists who work in coastal cities may charge higher rates than counterparts who work in areas with lower costs of living, like rural towns in the Midwest.",
"Professionals who work in government settings typically experience a more steady income flow than private practice psychologists, which may result in a higher salary.",
"Developing a forensic psychology career takes time, but with effort and planning, any devoted professional can successfully earn a job in this field.",
"Students who want to enter this field must earn a bachelor's and master's degree before pursuing a doctorate. Some master's programs accept students with different educational backgrounds. However, most doctoral programs only accept candidates with related master's degrees.",
"On average, it takes four years to complete a bachelor's degree, two years to complete a master's degree, and four years to complete a doctorate.",
"Each state requires forensic psychologists to earn a license. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board provides information on each state's licensure requirements. Most states require a doctorate in psychology, supervised hours, and an exam.",
"In addition to a license, forensic psychologists can earn professional certification. The American Board of Professional Psychology awards forensic psychology certification.",
"After earning a doctorate and a license, forensic psychologists can begin applying for jobs. Graduates often begin careers at the firm or organization where they completed supervised hours or an internship.",
"Some graduates may choose to start their own forensic psychology firm. However, these professionals typically work for an established organization for a few years before doing so.",
"Each state sets its own maintenance requirements for forensic psychology certification. With new research discoveries, best practices for this field often change. As such, to renew their licenses, most forensic psychologists must complete continuing education.",
"Many professional organizations offer free continuing education courses to members, although some courses require a fee. These courses often take place online, but some states may require a certain number of in-person hours.",
"Selecting the right forensic psychology program takes time and research. Above all, students should ensure their chosen program is accredited before enrolling.",
"Prospective students should also consider cost. State schools generally cost less than private colleges or universities. Enrolling in an online program can also save students money on room and board, transportation, and moving fees.",
"Students who want to complete their program quickly or maintain a full-time job during their studies should consider the program's format. Accelerated programs usually require full-time enrollment, but students can enter the workforce sooner. Working professionals can pursue self-paced or part-time programs.",
"Online programs also vary in format. Asynchronous programs require that students watch recorded lectures and complete assignments on their own schedules before a deadline. Synchronous online programs require scheduled class meeting times.",
"During forensic psychology programs, students learn about research methods, ethics, theories, and best practices in the field. Certain schools offer specializations and concentrations.",
"See below for five common forensic psychology courses. Keep in mind that not every program may offer these courses, and many schools offer these courses with different titles.",
"Most programs offer a foundational course that provides a high-level overview of forensic psychology basics. In this course, students discuss landmark legal cases involving forensic psychology. This course also requires ethical case study reviews.",
"In this course, students learn about the mental disorders that influence the actions of child abuse and exploitation. This course also covers common themes that emerge during a child abuse investigation. Learners must research the laws surrounding child abuse and read court case summaries.",
"This course teaches students about the laws and ethics that govern forensic psychology. Students discuss cases that have influenced the creation of laws and discover ways to stay current on changing laws during their careers. This course also requires learners to read case studies and discuss the ethics involved.",
"This course covers the history of common psychology theories that guide the practice today. Students discuss each theory and critique its validity based on research.",
"This course covers best practices for forensic psychology research. Students review the scientific theory and choose a research topic to test. The remainder of the course involves designing and conducting a research project. Learners then analyze their data to draw conclusions.",
"Prospective students should research accreditation before enrolling in a program. When a school earns accreditation, it periodically receives quality assessments from a third-party organization that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation approve.",
"Schools can earn two types of accreditation: regional and national. Employers and other educational institutions tend to view degrees from regionally accredited schools as more prestigious than degrees from nationally accredited institutions.",
"When a school earns regional accreditation, it receives this accolade from an accrediting agency that only reviews schools in a particular region. Some scholarships reserve funds specifically for students studying at a regionally accredited school.",
"Programs can also earn accreditation. The American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation is the top accrediting agency for forensic psychology degrees.",
"Forensic psychology is a broad field. As such, many programs often offer concentrations that position students to earn specialized jobs.",
"For example, learners who want to work primarily as an expert witness in the courtroom can pursue a specialization in trials. Students who want to work at crime scenes can specialize in investigative forensic psychology.",
"Another common specialization is the psychology of child abuse. Learners who pursue this concentration learn about mental disorders that influence these criminal actions and the psychological impact these experiences can have on survivors.",
"Aspiring forensic psychologists who want to conduct research can earn a doctorate with a specialization in research. Most doctoral programs use a research-based format and require that students complete a dissertation.",
"Forensic psychologists need a certain skill set. Detail-oriented critical thinkers often thrive in this career. Forensic psychology courses also teach students hard skills that can help them succeed, like research methods, data collection practices, and how to preserve investigation scenes.",
"To position themselves as desirable job candidates, students should pursue internships and volunteer opportunities in the field. Employers often expect students to complete real-world experience during their studies.",
"Creating a portfolio or a detailed resume with recommendation letters can also help students earn competitive jobs. A portfolio can include academic work like research projects. Getting a research project published in a scholarly journal can also impress potential employers.",
"Some employers may require certification through organizations like the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. These professionals must stay current on the latest advancements in the field to continue succeeding during the later stages of their careers. Joining a professional organization can keep forensic psychologists current on the latest advancements in the field.",
"The ability to convey complex ideas is extremely important for a forensic psychologist, as much of what they do is explain things to those who do not understand a particular psychological concept or theory.",
"Forensic psychologists need to be able to asses a given situation or individual – examples include evaluating the recidivism risk of a sexual offender, determining competency of a witness or conducting research on human memory. A forensic psychologist must be capable of thinking outside the box and viewing issues from unusual angles and perspectives.",
"Research skills are necessary whether a forensic psychologist conducts formal and experimental research or is crosschecking the formal conclusions of an opposing expert witness.",
"Forensic psychologists must be able to take in information, process it, and then present it to the client, whether that client is a lawyer, judge or panel of jurors. The better observation skills a forensic psychologist has, the better advice and conclusions they can provide",
"Technically speaking, state licensure is not required to become a forensic psychologist. However, it is recommended for several reasons. Some courts might deem an unlicensed psychologist as unsuitable to provide competency reports. State licensure can also enhance marketability. Each state will have its own requirements for licensure, but the major components include a doctorate degree, several years of relevant experience and passing of the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology.",
"Certification is not an essential requirement for forensic psychologists, but it is very important to improve marketability, prove experience and boost credibility in the courtroom. Certifications vary based on the expertise of the forensic psychologist.",
"Professional organizations help students and practitioners stay informed in the ever-changing field of forensic psychology. Most of these groups cost money to join, but members receive many benefits, including scholarships, continuing education courses, and networking events.",
"The AAFS brings together professionals from multiple disciplines and includes a specific branch for forensic psychologists. The academy publishes a scholarly journal, and members can submit essays and research papers for consideration.",
"Simply put, judges oversee legal proceedings within a courtroom. Typically, they manage courtroom proceedings such as trials, arraignments, hearings and oral arguments. Forensic psychology training can be useful to any judge who is trying to determine credibility or how much of a danger to society an individual might be. Becoming a judge doesn’t require a PhD or PsyD; most have a bachelor’s and Juris Doctor.",
"The APA provides accreditation for psychology programs and welcomes psychology professionals as members. The association also offers discounts on liability insurance and public speaking training.",
"The IACFP connects forensic psychologists worldwide. The association provides members with a monthly subscription to its scholarly journal and discounts on books, conferences, and events.",
"Professionals who want to work for criminal investigations can join this society. Regular membership includes four print versions of the organization's journal per year. Students and professionals can select a discounted membership, which comes with digital access to these journals.",
"FAQ on Becoming a Forensic PsychologyQuestion| Answer ---|--- What does a forensic psychologist do?| Forensic psychologists contribute their expertise in the mental health field to criminal investigations. They also serve as expert witnesses during trials. How much do forensic psychologists make?| According to the BLS, psychologists earned a median annual salary of $80,370 in 2019. Salaries can vary based on years of experience, employment setting, and geographical location. How long does it take to be a forensic psychologist?| Most forensic psychology positions require a doctoral degree. Most professionals in this field spend four years on their bachelor's degree, two years on their master's degree, and four years on their doctorate. What can I do with a BA in forensic psychology?| Learners with a bachelor's degree can continue their studies or earn an entry-level position as an assistant for a forensic psychologist.",
"Forensic psychologists who want to learn more about industry issues from an expert's perspective can read these books, which are published by Oxford University Press. Professionals can also submit a book proposal for consideration. Some colleges and universities use these books in their curriculum.",
"This free resource features posts about topics like the distinction between forensic and therapeutic psychological evaluation and how childhood events impact psychology. Each post is a quick read that provides a high-level overview of these topics.",
"The American Psychology-Law Society also provides prospective learners with information about graduate programs in the field. Prospective students can read through a list of possible programs and find more information about each one.",
"This website provides a list of the codes of ethics and rules for several psychology organizations. These codes can assist professionals facing an ethical dilemma.",
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"parsed_md": "How to Become a Forensic Psychologist | Forensic Psychology Degrees and\nCareers\n\nPAGE CONTENT\n\nWas this page helpful?\n\nMENU\n\n# Forensic Psychology Degrees & Careers How to Become a Forensic Psychologist\n\nExpand in-pagenavigation\n\nPAGE CONTENT\n\n * Forensic Psychologist Salaries\n * Becoming a Forensic Psychologist\n * Forensic Psychology Degrees\n * Career Concentrations\n * SKILLS & CREDENTIALS\n * Related Careers\n * Resources\n * Degrees Search Tool\n\nWas this page helpful?\n\nForensic psychologists help solve criminal cases by studying suspects and\nevidence to determine a motive. They work with an investigation team and often\ntestify in court cases.\n\nAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), forensic psychologists must\ncomplete a doctorate before practicing. These professionals can work in\nprisons or government agencies. Some forensic psychologists open their own\nprivate practice or consulting agencies. Others conduct research on how to\nprevent crimes caused by mental health issues.\n\nForensic psychologists must have a strong understanding of both psychology and\nforensic science. This job requires strong communication and strategic\nthinking skills, as these professionals must conduct interviews and analyze\nanswers and body language.\n\nRead on to learn how to become a forensic psychologist, what salary to expect,\nand professional organizations that can help along the way.\n\nBy Staff Writer\n\nPublished on July 21, 2020\n\n## What Does a Forensic Psychologist Do?\n\nCareer Basics\n\nForensic psychologists perform many tasks, so no two days on the job look\nexactly the same. They work primarily in the office, in the courtroom, and at\ncrime scenes. While these professionals conduct many interviews in an office\nsetting, they often need to meet individuals offsite for interviews.\n\nForensic psychologists must work well in a group setting. They collaborate\nwith detectives, police officers, and forensic scientists to provide their\nexpert opinion on the possible motive or mental illness that contributed to\nthe criminal action.\n\nCareer In-Depth\n\nAccording to the BLS, required work hours for forensic psychologists depend on\nthe setting. Private practice forensic psychologists set their own business\nhours, so they may work occasional weekends and evenings to accommodate\nclients.\n\nForensic psychologists who work for government agencies typically maintain\nregular business hours, but they may occasionally work on call if crimes occur\nduring the evening or weekend.\n\nMany colleges and universities that offer forensic psychologist degrees allow\nstudents to specialize in specific areas. These concentrations position\ngraduates to work in specialized roles as trial consultants, researchers, and\nexpert witnesses.\n\n## Forensic Psychologist Salary and Job Growth\n\nThe BLS reports that psychologists earned a median annual salary of $80,370 in\n2019 with a projected job growth rate of 14% between 2018 and 2028.\n\nHowever, several factors, including experience, influence salary potential for\nthese professionals. According to PayScale, forensic psychologists with under\none year of experience earn an average annual salary of $51,400. Forensic\npsychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn an average annual\nsalary of $92,110.\n\nGeographical location and specific employers also impact salary. Private\npractice forensic psychologists who work in coastal cities may charge higher\nrates than counterparts who work in areas with lower costs of living, like\nrural towns in the Midwest.\n\nProfessionals who work in government settings typically experience a more\nsteady income flow than private practice psychologists, which may result in a\nhigher salary.\n\n## Four Steps to Becoming a Forensic Psychologist\n\nDeveloping a forensic psychology career takes time, but with effort and\nplanning, any devoted professional can successfully earn a job in this field.\n\nSee below for four steps to becoming a forensic psychologist.\n\n1\n\nComplete a Degree\n\nStudents who want to enter this field must earn a bachelor's and master's\ndegree before pursuing a doctorate. Some master's programs accept students\nwith different educational backgrounds. However, most doctoral programs only\naccept candidates with related master's degrees.\n\nOn average, it takes four years to complete a bachelor's degree, two years to\ncomplete a master's degree, and four years to complete a doctorate.\n\n2\n\nEarn State Licensure\n\nEach state requires forensic psychologists to earn a license. The Association\nof State and Provincial Psychology Board provides information on each state's\nlicensure requirements. Most states require a doctorate in psychology,\nsupervised hours, and an exam.\n\nIn addition to a license, forensic psychologists can earn professional\ncertification. The American Board of Professional Psychology awards forensic\npsychology certification.\n\n3\n\nFind a Forensic Psychologist Position\n\nAfter earning a doctorate and a license, forensic psychologists can begin\napplying for jobs. Graduates often begin careers at the firm or organization\nwhere they completed supervised hours or an internship.\n\nSome graduates may choose to start their own forensic psychology firm.\nHowever, these professionals typically work for an established organization\nfor a few years before doing so.\n\n4\n\nMaintain Licensure\n\nEach state sets its own maintenance requirements for forensic psychology\ncertification. With new research discoveries, best practices for this field\noften change. As such, to renew their licenses, most forensic psychologists\nmust complete continuing education.\n\nMany professional organizations offer free continuing education courses to\nmembers, although some courses require a fee. These courses often take place\nonline, but some states may require a certain number of in-person hours.\n\n## Preparing to Become a Forensic Psychologist: Schools and Programs\n\nSelecting the right forensic psychology program takes time and research. Above\nall, students should ensure their chosen program is accredited before\nenrolling.\n\nProspective students should also consider cost. State schools generally cost\nless than private colleges or universities. Enrolling in an online program can\nalso save students money on room and board, transportation, and moving fees.\n\nStudents who want to complete their program quickly or maintain a full-time\njob during their studies should consider the program's format. Accelerated\nprograms usually require full-time enrollment, but students can enter the\nworkforce sooner. Working professionals can pursue self-paced or part-time\nprograms.\n\nOnline programs also vary in format. Asynchronous programs require that\nstudents watch recorded lectures and complete assignments on their own\nschedules before a deadline. Synchronous online programs require scheduled\nclass meeting times.\n\n## Courses in Forensic Psychology Programs\n\nDuring forensic psychology programs, students learn about research methods,\nethics, theories, and best practices in the field. Certain schools offer\nspecializations and concentrations.\n\nSee below for five common forensic psychology courses. Keep in mind that not\nevery program may offer these courses, and many schools offer these courses\nwith different titles.\n\n#### Introduction to Forensic Psychology\n\nMost programs offer a foundational course that provides a high-level overview\nof forensic psychology basics. In this course, students discuss landmark legal\ncases involving forensic psychology. This course also requires ethical case\nstudy reviews.\n\n#### Psychology of Child Abuse\n\nIn this course, students learn about the mental disorders that influence the\nactions of child abuse and exploitation. This course also covers common themes\nthat emerge during a child abuse investigation. Learners must research the\nlaws surrounding child abuse and read court case summaries.\n\n#### Laws and Ethics in Forensic Psychology\n\nThis course teaches students about the laws and ethics that govern forensic\npsychology. Students discuss cases that have influenced the creation of laws\nand discover ways to stay current on changing laws during their careers. This\ncourse also requires learners to read case studies and discuss the ethics\ninvolved.\n\n#### Psychology Theory\n\nThis course covers the history of common psychology theories that guide the\npractice today. Students discuss each theory and critique its validity based\non research.\n\n#### Forensic Psychology Research\n\nThis course covers best practices for forensic psychology research. Students\nreview the scientific theory and choose a research topic to test. The\nremainder of the course involves designing and conducting a research project.\nLearners then analyze their data to draw conclusions.\n\n## Accreditation for a Forensic Psychology Program\n\nProspective students should research accreditation before enrolling in a\nprogram. When a school earns accreditation, it periodically receives quality\nassessments from a third-party organization that the U.S. Department of\nEducation (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation approve.\n\nSchools can earn two types of accreditation: regional and national. Employers\nand other educational institutions tend to view degrees from regionally\naccredited schools as more prestigious than degrees from nationally accredited\ninstitutions.\n\nWhen a school earns regional accreditation, it receives this accolade from an\naccrediting agency that only reviews schools in a particular region. Some\nscholarships reserve funds specifically for students studying at a regionally\naccredited school.\n\nPrograms can also earn accreditation. The American Psychological Association\nCommission on Accreditation is the top accrediting agency for forensic\npsychology degrees.\n\nProspective students can research a school or program's accreditation status\nusing the ED's database.\n\n## Forensic Psychology Specialties\n\nForensic psychology is a broad field. As such, many programs often offer\nconcentrations that position students to earn specialized jobs.\n\nFor example, learners who want to work primarily as an expert witness in the\ncourtroom can pursue a specialization in trials. Students who want to work at\ncrime scenes can specialize in investigative forensic psychology.\n\nAnother common specialization is the psychology of child abuse. Learners who\npursue this concentration learn about mental disorders that influence these\ncriminal actions and the psychological impact these experiences can have on\nsurvivors.\n\nAspiring forensic psychologists who want to conduct research can earn a\ndoctorate with a specialization in research. Most doctoral programs use a\nresearch-based format and require that students complete a dissertation.\n\n## Finding a Forensic Psychology Program\n\n## Components of a Successful Forensic Psychology Career: Skills, Credentials,\nTools, and Technology\n\nForensic psychologists need a certain skill set. Detail-oriented critical\nthinkers often thrive in this career. Forensic psychology courses also teach\nstudents hard skills that can help them succeed, like research methods, data\ncollection practices, and how to preserve investigation scenes.\n\nTo position themselves as desirable job candidates, students should pursue\ninternships and volunteer opportunities in the field. Employers often expect\nstudents to complete real-world experience during their studies.\n\nCreating a portfolio or a detailed resume with recommendation letters can also\nhelp students earn competitive jobs. A portfolio can include academic work\nlike research projects. Getting a research project published in a scholarly\njournal can also impress potential employers.\n\nSome employers may require certification through organizations like the\nAmerican Academy of Forensic Psychology. These professionals must stay current\non the latest advancements in the field to continue succeeding during the\nlater stages of their careers. Joining a professional organization can keep\nforensic psychologists current on the latest advancements in the field.\n\nThe following section provides more information about forensic psychology\nprofessional organizations.\n\nSkills\n\nGood communication\n\nThe ability to convey complex ideas is extremely important for a forensic\npsychologist, as much of what they do is explain things to those who do not\nunderstand a particular psychological concept or theory.\n\nCritical thinking\n\nForensic psychologists need to be able to asses a given situation or\nindividual – examples include evaluating the recidivism risk of a sexual\noffender, determining competency of a witness or conducting research on human\nmemory. A forensic psychologist must be capable of thinking outside the box\nand viewing issues from unusual angles and perspectives.\n\nStrong research ability\n\nResearch skills are necessary whether a forensic psychologist conducts formal\nand experimental research or is crosschecking the formal conclusions of an\nopposing expert witness.\n\nThe ability to observe\n\nForensic psychologists must be able to take in information, process it, and\nthen present it to the client, whether that client is a lawyer, judge or panel\nof jurors. The better observation skills a forensic psychologist has, the\nbetter advice and conclusions they can provide\n\nTools and Technology\n\n * Personal computer\n * Statistical data software\n * DSM-5\n * Personality tests\n * Computer spreadsheet software\n * Medical software\n * Dictaphone\n * Electromyography\n\nCredentials State licensure\n\nTechnically speaking, state licensure is not required to become a forensic\npsychologist. However, it is recommended for several reasons. Some courts\nmight deem an unlicensed psychologist as unsuitable to provide competency\nreports. State licensure can also enhance marketability. Each state will have\nits own requirements for licensure, but the major components include a\ndoctorate degree, several years of relevant experience and passing of the\nExamination for Professional Practice of Psychology.\n\nCertification\n\nCertification is not an essential requirement for forensic psychologists, but\nit is very important to improve marketability, prove experience and boost\ncredibility in the courtroom. Certifications vary based on the expertise of\nthe forensic psychologist.\n\n## Forensic Psychologist Professional Organizations\n\nProfessional organizations help students and practitioners stay informed in\nthe ever-changing field of forensic psychology. Most of these groups cost\nmoney to join, but members receive many benefits, including scholarships,\ncontinuing education courses, and networking events.\n\nRead on for five organizations for professionals working in or pursuing a\ncareer in forensic psychology.\n\nAmerican Academy of Forensic Psychology\n\nThe AAFS brings together professionals from multiple disciplines and includes\na specific branch for forensic psychologists. The academy publishes a\nscholarly journal, and members can submit essays and research papers for\nconsideration.\n\nAmerican Academy of Forensic Sciences\n\nSimply put, judges oversee legal proceedings within a courtroom. Typically,\nthey manage courtroom proceedings such as trials, arraignments, hearings and\noral arguments. Forensic psychology training can be useful to any judge who is\ntrying to determine credibility or how much of a danger to society an\nindividual might be. Becoming a judge doesn’t require a PhD or PsyD; most have\na bachelor’s and Juris Doctor.\n\nAmerican Psychological Association\n\nThe APA provides accreditation for psychology programs and welcomes psychology\nprofessionals as members. The association also offers discounts on liability\ninsurance and public speaking training.\n\nInternational Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology\n\nThe IACFP connects forensic psychologists worldwide. The association provides\nmembers with a monthly subscription to its scholarly journal and discounts on\nbooks, conferences, and events.\n\nSociety for Police and Criminal Psychology\n\nProfessionals who want to work for criminal investigations can join this\nsociety. Regular membership includes four print versions of the organization's\njournal per year. Students and professionals can select a discounted\nmembership, which comes with digital access to these journals.\n\nFAQ on Becoming a Forensic PsychologyQuestion| Answer \n---|--- \nWhat does a forensic psychologist do?| Forensic psychologists contribute their\nexpertise in the mental health field to criminal investigations. They also\nserve as expert witnesses during trials. \nHow much do forensic psychologists make?| According to the BLS, psychologists\nearned a median annual salary of $80,370 in 2019. Salaries can vary based on\nyears of experience, employment setting, and geographical location. \nHow long does it take to be a forensic psychologist?| Most forensic psychology\npositions require a doctoral degree. Most professionals in this field spend\nfour years on their bachelor's degree, two years on their master's degree, and\nfour years on their doctorate. \nWhat can I do with a BA in forensic psychology?| Learners with a bachelor's\ndegree can continue their studies or earn an entry-level position as an\nassistant for a forensic psychologist. \n \n## Resources for Forensic Psychologists\n\nAmerican Psychology-Law Society Book Series\n\nForensic psychologists who want to learn more about industry issues from an\nexpert's perspective can read these books, which are published by Oxford\nUniversity Press. Professionals can also submit a book proposal for\nconsideration. Some colleges and universities use these books in their\ncurriculum.\n\nForensic Psychology Online Blog\n\nThis free resource features posts about topics like the distinction between\nforensic and therapeutic psychological evaluation and how childhood events\nimpact psychology. Each post is a quick read that provides a high-level\noverview of these topics.\n\nGraduate Programs in Psychology and Law\n\nThe American Psychology-Law Society also provides prospective learners with\ninformation about graduate programs in the field. Prospective students can\nread through a list of possible programs and find more information about each\none.\n\nList of Codes of Ethics and Regulations by Zur Institute\n\nThis website provides a list of the codes of ethics and rules for several\npsychology organizations. These codes can assist professionals facing an\nethical dilemma.\n\n## See Also\n\n#### Neuropsychology Degrees and Careers: How to Become a Neuropsychologist\n\n#### Clinical Psychology Degrees and Careers: How to Become a Clinical\nPsychologist\n\n#### Child Psychology Degrees and Careers: How to Become a Child Psychologist\n\n#### Psychology Degrees and Careers: How to Become a Psychologist\n\n#### Online Psychology Bachelor's Degree\n\n#### Job Search and Career Resource Center\n\nLast Updated: July 21, 2020\n\n### Take the next step towards your future with online learning.\n\nDiscover schools with the programs and courses you’re interested in, and start\nlearning today.\n\n© 2021 LearnHowToBecome.org, a Red Ventures Company\n\n * Cookie Settings\n * Privacy Policy\n * Do Not Sell My Info\n * About Us\n * Advertising Disclosure\n\nDisclaimer\n\nYou're about to search for degree programs related to a career that you are\nresearching. 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"Applicants for ABPP candidacy with specialization in forensic psychology must meet general requirements applied to all ABPP candidates and additional requirements specific to the forensic specialization. General ABPP requirements are described in detail in the ABPP generic application materials. Simplified, they require: a doctoral degree from a program in professional psychology (e.g., clinical psychology or counseling psychology) from a graduate program that was APA-approved at the time the degree was awarded, or that offered a curriculum that was the equivalent of APA requirements; completion of an appropriate APA-approved internship, or an internship that offered the equivalent of APA requirements; current engagement in professional work in the relevant specialty; evidence of continuing education after the completion of the doctoral degree; and appropriate licensing for psychological practice in the state in which the candidate practices, or in some state if practicing in a federal facility.",
"At least 100 hours of qualifying specialized training in forensic psychology obtained after the completion of the doctoral degree. This may consist of APA-approved continuing education in forensic psychology, the accumulated hours of one-on-one supervision by a qualified forensic professional, and/or completing a formal didactic graduate-level course after the completion of the doctoral degree; AND",
"Experience in forensic psychology after the completion of the doctoral degree obtained by either a) accumulating 1000 hours of direct experience in forensic psychology over a minimum of five years, or b) completing a full-time, at least 2000 hour, formal postdoctoral training program in forensic psychology that meets the requirements described in ABFP’s Experience Waiver and Postdoctoral Training in Forensic Psychology Guidelines.",
"The written examination is intended to provide a uniform way to assess the Candidate’s breadth of forensic knowledge. Therefore, the examination consists of 197 multiple choice questions focusing on seven categories of forensic psychology (e.g., landmark legal cases, child forensic matters, criminal legal issues). The standard does not require depth in each of these areas, but sufficient general knowledge to demonstrate the Candidate’s broad base of knowledge within forensic psychology. (Click here for more details about the content, location, and recommended study materials for the written exam.)",
"Candidates who pass the written exam are invited to submit two practice samples that are reviewed for their suitability for use in the oral examination. Practice samples typically are two forensic reports written by the Candidate in actual practice. The two practice samples should demonstrate the Candidate’s competence in two separate and distinct areas of forensic psychology. The choice of practice sample areas will define the primary areas in which the Candidate is further evaluated during the oral examination. The practice samples are evaluated by ABFP board-certified forensic psychologists using structured criteria. If either or both of the practice samples is not appropriate for use in the oral examination, Candidates are offered a time frame in which to submit different practice samples. (Click here for details about requirements for practice samples and their evaluation.)",
"When the practice samples are deemed suitable, the Candidate is scheduled for an oral examination within three to nine months after practice sample approval. The ABFP National Chair of Examinations submits the practice samples to three ABFP board-certified forensic psychologists who will serve as the Candidate’s oral examination committee. The oral examination focuses on the Candidate’s two primary areas of forensic practice as exemplified by the practice samples, and further focuses in a more general fashion upon forensic ethics. For each practice sample, the Candidate is examined with regard to his or her forensic work product, the supporting documentation that the Candidate submitted, and a range of legal, ethical, research, and practice issues relevant for the area of practice the practice sample represents. (Click here for further details about the oral examination.)",
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General ABPP\nrequirements are described in detail in the ABPP generic application\nmaterials. Simplified, they require: a doctoral degree from a program in\nprofessional psychology (e.g., clinical psychology or counseling psychology)\nfrom a graduate program that was APA-approved at the time the degree was\nawarded, or that offered a curriculum that was the equivalent of APA\nrequirements; completion of an appropriate APA-approved internship, or an\ninternship that offered the equivalent of APA requirements; current engagement\nin professional work in the relevant specialty; evidence of continuing\neducation after the completion of the doctoral degree; and appropriate\nlicensing for psychological practice in the state in which the candidate\npractices, or in some state if practicing in a federal facility.\n\nRequirements specific to forensic specialization additionally include:\n\n 1. 1) At least 100 hours of qualifying specialized training in forensic psychology obtained after the completion of the doctoral degree. This may consist of APA-approved continuing education in forensic psychology, the accumulated hours of one-on-one supervision by a qualified forensic professional, and/or completing a formal didactic graduate-level course after the completion of the doctoral degree; AND\n 2. 2) Experience in forensic psychology after the completion of the doctoral degree obtained by either a) accumulating 1000 hours of direct experience in forensic psychology over a minimum of five years, or b) completing a full-time, at least 2000 hour, formal postdoctoral training program in forensic psychology that meets the requirements described in ABFP’s Experience Waiver and Postdoctoral Training in Forensic Psychology Guidelines.\n\nThe Written Examination\n\nThe written examination is intended to provide a uniform way to assess the\nCandidate’s breadth of forensic knowledge. Therefore, the examination consists\nof 197 multiple choice questions focusing on seven categories of forensic\npsychology (e.g., landmark legal cases, child forensic matters, criminal legal\nissues). The standard does not require depth in each of these areas, but\nsufficient general knowledge to demonstrate the Candidate’s broad base of\nknowledge within forensic psychology. (Click here for more details about the\ncontent, location, and recommended study materials for the written exam.)\n\nThe Review of Practice Samples\n\nCandidates who pass the written exam are invited to submit two practice\nsamples that are reviewed for their suitability for use in the oral\nexamination. Practice samples typically are two forensic reports written by\nthe Candidate in actual practice. The two practice samples should demonstrate\nthe Candidate’s competence in two separate and distinct areas of forensic\npsychology. The choice of practice sample areas will define the primary areas\nin which the Candidate is further evaluated during the oral examination. The\npractice samples are evaluated by ABFP board-certified forensic psychologists\nusing structured criteria. If either or both of the practice samples is not\nappropriate for use in the oral examination, Candidates are offered a time\nframe in which to submit different practice samples. (Click here for details\nabout requirements for practice samples and their evaluation.)\n\nThe Oral Examination\n\nWhen the practice samples are deemed suitable, the Candidate is scheduled for\nan oral examination within three to nine months after practice sample\napproval. The ABFP National Chair of Examinations submits the practice samples\nto three ABFP board-certified forensic psychologists who will serve as the\nCandidate’s oral examination committee. The oral examination focuses on the\nCandidate’s two primary areas of forensic practice as exemplified by the\npractice samples, and further focuses in a more general fashion upon forensic\nethics. For each practice sample, the Candidate is examined with regard to his\nor her forensic work product, the supporting documentation that the Candidate\nsubmitted, and a range of legal, ethical, research, and practice issues\nrelevant for the area of practice the practice sample represents. (Click here\nfor further details about the oral examination.)\n\n| PUBLIC | APPLICANTS | Candidate Information | Member Specialty Boards | FAQs\n& Benefits | Steps in Applying | Member Login | Contact Us |\n\nAmerican Board of Professional Psychology, 600 Market Street, Suite 201,\nChapel Hill, NC 27516 | Tel: 919-537-8031 | Fax: 919-537-8034 website design\nby adrialdesigns.com | development by internet4associations\n\n"
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"Forensic psychology is the application of psychological principles to the justice system. For example, forensic psychologists may be concerned with topics such as the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, competence to stand trial, workplace discrimination, child custody disputes, brain abnormalities, and insanity pleas.",
"Because of the wide variety of topics forensic psychology covers, a degree in forensic psychology can prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers. In fact, forensic psychology is one of the fastest-growing psychology subfields. People with a degree in forensic psychology may work in a variety of settings, including:",
"Although each state has specific requirements to become a forensic psychologist, all states require certification or licensure to practice. All states require some form of certification or licensure to practice as a forensic psychologist. Individuals should examine the specific requirements for the state in which they plan to practice as early as possible in their academic career.",
"Certification is not required to practice as a forensic psychologist. However, most individuals will choose to apply with the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP) after receiving their doctoral degree in a psychology program. The Diploma in Forensic Psychology is the only post-doctoral certification recognized by the American Psychological Association.",
"Every graduate program has a variety of psychology prerequisites all accepted students must complete prior to enrolling. Failure to complete these perquisites often causes students to be rejected by grad programs, or they will be required to complete missing courses before enrolling.",
"Because of all the psychology prerequisites, many undergraduate students choose to major in psychology. Alternatively, students often choose a major that compliments their psychology major or is well-suited to their graduate program. For example, forensic psychology graduate students may major in criminal justice or neuroscience as an undergraduate.",
"Examples of Psychology electives may include: Personality psychology, educational psychology, evolutionary psychology, or other special psychology topics. General coursework in other areas, such as math, science, art, composition, and literature should also be considered.",
"One major difference graduate students often notice is that they are only required to take courses in their focus area, and do not need to take general electives. This is because graduate school is aimed to prepare students for their specific careers.",
"Taking additional courses in psychology will further expand a student’s knowledge and help gain valuable insight into relevant areas of opportunity.",
"Earning a doctorate in forensic psychology can prepare students to become a forensic psychologist or college professor. Getting a doctorate in forensic or child psychology takes a minimum of eight years—four years of an undergraduate bachelor’s program, and four-to-six years of doctoral study. Many students choose to earn their master’s before their Ph.D., which can add another two years. Students may also complete a short paid position after their doctoral program, called a postdoctoral fellowship (or “postdoc”).",
"Students who choose to earn their doctorate in forensic psychology will take many more specialized classes than when they earned their undergraduate degree.",
"A series of statistics classes—each statistics class is focused on one concept, such as ANOVA, multivariate methods of analysis, or psychometrics.",
"Other specialized topics depending on the student’s degree focus. For example, a student studying forensic psychology may take courses that focus on early childhood development, adolescent development, intelligence test administration, and/or clinical forensic psychology.",
"It is important for any doctoral program to be accredited. In addition to the college or university having accreditation overall, doctoral programs can also seek accreditation by the American Psychological Association. APA accredited programs.",
"Although a graduate’s career goals will determine a degree or specialty focus, individuals with a degree in criminal psychology can hold many jobs, including:",
"Online degree programs in forensic psychology examine behavioral and social science. They are available at the bachelor’s degree, master’s, and doctoral** levels. Although admissions requirements vary by school, many online programs in forensic psychology require minimal time spent on campus, or require internships. Most require, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree, experience in a related field, and at least two letters of reference.",
"It is important to note that there are very few online options for graduate students. ** There are no doctoral forensic psychology programs accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).",
"Campus-based programs offer the opportunity to study face-to-face with leaders in the field. For many students, on-campus learning is necessary for disciplined study and interaction with other students and professors."
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In\nfact, forensic psychology is one of the fastest-growing psychology subfields.\nPeople with a degree in forensic psychology may work in a variety of settings,\nincluding:\n\n * detention centers\n * law offices\n * colleges and universities\n * privately-owned companies\n * conducting research on forensic psychology topics\n\n## Forensic Psychology Licensing\n\nAlthough each state has specific requirements to become a forensic\npsychologist, all states require certification or licensure to practice. All\nstates require some form of certification or licensure to practice as a\nforensic psychologist. Individuals should examine the specific requirements\nfor the state in which they plan to practice as early as possible in their\nacademic career.\n\nCertification is not required to practice as a forensic psychologist. However,\nmost individuals will choose to apply with the American Board of Forensic\nPsychology (ABFP) after receiving their doctoral degree in a psychology\nprogram. The Diploma in Forensic Psychology is the only post-doctoral\ncertification recognized by the American Psychological Association.\n\nLearn more about how to become a forensic psychologist.\n\n## Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Psychology\n\nAverage timeline to earn a bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology is\ntypically 4 years.\n\nEvery graduate program has a variety of psychology prerequisites all accepted\nstudents must complete prior to enrolling. Failure to complete these\nperquisites often causes students to be rejected by grad programs, or they\nwill be required to complete missing courses before enrolling.\n\nBecause of all the psychology prerequisites, many undergraduate students\nchoose to major in psychology. Alternatively, students often choose a major\nthat compliments their psychology major or is well-suited to their graduate\nprogram. For example, forensic psychology graduate students may major in\ncriminal justice or neuroscience as an undergraduate.\n\nPsychology bachelor’s degree students usually complete a curriculum covering a\nnumber of core psychology subfields, including:\n\n * History of Psychology\n * Developmental Psychology (which can focus on Child, Adolescent, or Adult)\n * Cognitive Psychology\n * Social Psychology\n * Abnormal (Clinical) Psychology\n * Psychology Statistics / Research Methods\n\nExamples of Psychology electives may include: Personality psychology,\neducational psychology, evolutionary psychology, or other special psychology\ntopics. General coursework in other areas, such as math, science, art,\ncomposition, and literature should also be considered.\n\n## Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology\n\nAverage timeline to earn a master’s in forensic psychology is typically an\nadditional 2-years.\n\nA master’s in forensic psychology can prepare students for careers, such as:\n\n * research coordinator\n * school psychologist\n * therapist\n * community or technical college instructor\n * associate to a psychologist\n\nOne major difference graduate students often notice is that they are only\nrequired to take courses in their focus area, and do not need to take general\nelectives. This is because graduate school is aimed to prepare students for\ntheir specific careers.\n\nMaster’s level coursework includes a variety of courses in criminology, the\nsciences and psychology, and includes:\n\n * Psychology and law\n * Psychological profiling\n * Foundations of forensic psychology\n * Psychology and conflict management\n * Social and behavioral psychology\n * Criminal behavior\n * Diversity and psychology\n\nTaking additional courses in psychology will further expand a student’s\nknowledge and help gain valuable insight into relevant areas of opportunity.\n\n## PhD in Forensic Psychology\n\nAverage timeline to earn a doctoral degree in forensic psychology is typically\nan additional 2-4 years\n\nEarning a doctorate in forensic psychology can prepare students to become a\nforensic psychologist or college professor. Getting a doctorate in forensic or\nchild psychology takes a minimum of eight years—four years of an undergraduate\nbachelor’s program, and four-to-six years of doctoral study. Many students\nchoose to earn their master’s before their Ph.D., which can add another two\nyears. Students may also complete a short paid position after their doctoral\nprogram, called a postdoctoral fellowship (or “postdoc”).\n\nStudents who choose to earn their doctorate in forensic psychology will take\nmany more specialized classes than when they earned their undergraduate\ndegree.\n\nDoctoral coursework can include:\n\n * A series of statistics classes—each statistics class is focused on one concept, such as ANOVA, multivariate methods of analysis, or psychometrics.\n * Advanced neuroscience classes, which focus on the structure and functioning of the brain.\n * Advanced Cognitive Psychology\n * Advanced Social Psychology\n * Advanced Abnormal (Clinical) Psychology\n * Other specialized topics depending on the student’s degree focus. For example, a student studying forensic psychology may take courses that focus on early childhood development, adolescent development, intelligence test administration, and/or clinical forensic psychology.\n\nIt is important for any doctoral program to be accredited. In addition to the\ncollege or university having accreditation overall, doctoral programs can also\nseek accreditation by the American Psychological Association. APA accredited\nprograms.\n\nCareer Guidance\n\nAlthough a graduate’s career goals will determine a degree or specialty focus,\nindividuals with a degree in criminal psychology can hold many jobs,\nincluding:\n\n * Psychological profiler\n * Court appointed psychologist\n * Prison psychologist\n * Community mental health administrator\n * Prison psychology administrator\n * Mental health facility administrator\n * Eyewitness testimony expert\n * Social service agent\n * Juvenile court psychologist\n * State forensic psychologist\n * Forensic psychology professional\n * Criminal psychologist\n\n## Online Forensic Psychology Degree\n\nOnline degree programs in forensic psychology examine behavioral and social\nscience. They are available at the bachelor’s degree, master’s, and doctoral**\nlevels. Although admissions requirements vary by school, many online programs\nin forensic psychology require minimal time spent on campus, or require\ninternships. Most require, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree, experience in a\nrelated field, and at least two letters of reference.\n\nIt is important to note that there are very few online options for graduate\nstudents. ** There are no doctoral forensic psychology programs accredited by\nthe American Psychological Association (APA).\n\nCampus-based programs offer the opportunity to study face-to-face with leaders\nin the field. For many students, on-campus learning is necessary for\ndisciplined study and interaction with other students and professors.\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Forensic Psychologists\n * Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Psychologist\n * Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for School Psychologists\n * 2 Ways to Choose a Specialty in Your Psychology Career\n * The Practice of Psychology: Art or Science?\n * Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset: Your Success Hinges On It\n * How Your Reputation Impacts Your Career in Psychology\n * The 50+ Best Jobs For Psychologists\n * The Need for Self-Care\n * Top 10 Undergraduate Sports Psychology Degree Programs\n * Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Engineering Psychologists\n * Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Political Psychologists\n\n### Related Careers\n\n * Forensic Psychology Careers\n * Positive Psychology Careers\n * Media Psychology Careers\n * Community Psychology Careers\n * Engineering Psychology Careers\n\n* ## Research Psychology Programs\n\n * Bachelor's Programs\n * Master's Programs\n * Doctoral Programs\n * Online Psychology Degrees\n * Psychology Degree Path\n\n* ## Licensing & Certification Information\n\n * Psychologist Licensing by State\n\n * Counselor Licensing by State\n\n * Social Worker Licensing by State\n\n * Therapist Licensing by State\n\n#### Educational Path\n\n * Psychology Schools\n * Counseling Schools\n * Social Work Schools\n * MFT Schools\n\n#### Licensing Resources\n\n * Psychologist Licensing\n * Counselor Licensing\n * Social Work Licensing\n * MFT Licensing\n * Blog\n\nIf you would like to contribute and be featured on this site please contact:\neditor@careersinpsychology.org | About Us\n\nPrivacy Policy | Terms of Use\n\n"
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"Over the last decades, the field of forensic psychology has evolved from a virtually non-existent field to one that has been sensationalized in countless movies, books, and television programs. While the inner workings of the criminal mind have always been something that has fascinated detectives and civilians alike, only in this century has a profession been developed to explore criminal motives and work to treat offenders effectively: forensic psychology.",
"What do forensic psychologists do? As expected, it does not look exactly like the dramatic day to day of the profilers and serial killer hunters on television. Responsibilities may vary, but most psychologists in the field help police determine the motives for certain crimes, narrow down a suspect pool, and generally provide deeper insight into the criminal mind in order to assist investigators. Forensic psychologists also help the courts. They help determine whether a suspect is competent enough to stand trial, or whether an inmate is ready for parole. Forensic psychologists may work as part of a law enforcement team, in a jail or prison setting, or as independent consultants. As the understanding of the intersection of mental health and the law grows, so does the field of forensic psychology, and the demand for skilled forensic psychologists remains strong.",
"To become a forensic psychologist, significant training is required. To earn a psychologist license, educational requirements must be met and new psychologists must perform hundreds of hours of training under the supervision of an experienced psychologist. The path to one’s first job in the field involves dedication and hard work, but can ultimately lead a fulfilling and fascinating career. Keep reading to learn the details of how to become a forensic psychologist.",
"The outlook for the forensic psychologist career is bright. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS 2020) does not specifically track growth data for the forensic specialty, they do predict that the demand for all psychologists will grow 3 percent between 2019 and 2029. That rate of growth is roughly the same expected growth among all occupations nationally during the same period, which is 4 percent.",
"According to Psychology Today, forensic psychology is a growing field. However, in order to take advantage of the increased demand, psychologists must be clinically competent with a practice based firmly in scientific theory.",
"The BLS (May 2019) also notes that the median salary for all psychologists is $80,370 per year with the lowest-paid 10 percent earning less than $45,380 and the highest-paid 10 percent earning more than $132,070.",
"Becoming a clinical psychologist, whether in the forensic specialty or otherwise, requires a great deal of training as well as government licensure to practice. The requirements for licensure vary from state to state. Typically, psychologists must earn a minimum of a doctoral-level degree either in the form of a PhD or a PsyD and complete a set number of supervised training hours in practice before they are able to practice on their own.",
"Those pursuing the forensic specialty may ultimately choose to become board certified through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Although not required by law, this certification is often essential in establishing expertise in order to testify in court.",
"For those seeking professional board certification in the field, the ABPP recommends seeking out a mentor who has gone through the process prior to beginning the application.",
"In order to become a psychologist, a student must first earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology or another behavioral science, followed by a master’s or doctoral degree. Most forensic psychologists opt for a doctorate degree in forensic psychology, as that often affords them a wider range of potential employment possibilities. The following are the most common steps taken to begin this career. Note that the exact order of the following steps, as well as some specifics, such as how many hours of supervised practice, are necessary, will depend on where the psychologist intends to practice.",
"Step 1: Graduate high school – A high school diploma or GED is required to pursue a forensic psychology degree. If possible, students should take any psychology courses available and excel in life sciences such as biology and chemistry to improve their chances of admission to a strong psychology undergraduate program.",
"Step 2: Complete an undergraduate degree (four years) – The rigorous coursework required in this profession begins in the undergraduate years. Most forensic psychologists will complete an undergraduate degree in psychology (typically a bachelor of science, or BS, degree), but that is not necessarily required. Students should ensure that they meet all prerequisites for their graduate program of choice during their undergraduate program. Common prerequisite courses include introductory level psychology classes as well as certain statistics classes. If available, students can use this time to take classes such as abnormal psychology and criminal psychology as well as to pursue any available internships in their chosen field.",
"Step 3: Pursue an advanced degree – (two to four years) After completing an undergraduate degree, students will need to apply to a graduate program. This is where students will be able to specialize in forensic psychology. Students should look for doctoral programs that have been accredited by the APA to ensure themselves the best chance at becoming licensed. Although licensing requirements vary by state, most states require that practicing psychologists have earned a doctor of psychology (PsyD) or PhD in psychology in order to be licensed. Some therapists may be able to practice with a master of family therapy (MFT), master of social work (MSW) or other master’s level degree, but this is not true for forensic psychologists. During a doctoral program, students should expect to complete a thesis in the field of forensic psychology and to begin working under the supervision of licensed psychologists to start their professional field training.",
"Step 4: Study for and take the EPPP – The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most states in order to become licensed. Students should take this exam as soon as they are eligible in their state, which is typically after they have completed the necessary educational work for their doctoral program (they do not necessarily have to have completed their thesis). The EPPP is offered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).",
"Step 5: Complete required supervised practice hours (timeline varies) – Students will start practicing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist during their doctoral program. Each state requires a different number of supervised hours with some requiring postdoctoral practice hours as well. It is essential that students be aware of the requirements for their state and plan their practice hours accordingly. For licensure requirements by state, students and graduates can visit the PsyBook as compiled by the ASPPB. According to the APA, the average number of internship plus postdoctoral hours required is 4,000 prior to licensure. Students should seek out supervision from forensic psychologists specifically in order to build up their expertise in the area as well as to strengthen their professional network.",
"Step 6: Apply for professional licensure – When all the requirements for a specific state have been met, new psychologists can apply for state licensure from their local board of licensing. Applicants should be prepared to submit to a background check and fingerprinting as well as through a review of professional credentials.",
"Step 7: Seek a job in forensic psychology – Once a psychologist has earned his or her license, they are able to seek out employment as an unsupervised forensic psychologist. Now is the time to reach out to other forensic psychologists, law enforcement agencies, prisons, and other contacts to look for a job.",
"Step 8: Maintain licensure – To maintain licensure as a forensic psychologist, most states require some form of continuing education in the field. Specific requirements, as well as details about what courses and tasks can apply to continuing education credits, should be available from the state licensing board.",
"Step 9: Become board certified – Although not legally required, earning board certification from the American Board of Forensic Psychology can be helpful in growing one’s career in the field. In order to qualify, applicants must have a doctoral degree, at least 100 hours of specialized training in forensic psychology, and 1,000 hours of direct experience in forensic psychology over a minimum of five years OR a full-time (at least 2,000-hour) formal postdoctoral training program in forensic psychology.",
"Understanably, the field of psychology is heavily regulated by the government. This means that in order to become a forensic psychologist, there is a long road of education and training that must be completed. A high school graduate can expect to spend at least six more years in school (usually eight) in addition to extensive supervised training hours, which may or may not be paid positions. This is truly a career for those who are dedicated.",
"Rachel Drummond is a freelance writer, educator, and yogini from Oregon. She’s taught English to international university students in the United States and Japan for more than a decade and has a master’s degree in education from the University of Oregon. Rachel writes about meditation, yoga, coaching, and more on her blog (Instagram: @oregon_yogini).",
"Forensic psychologists investigate the psychological influences in civil, criminal, and family courts to help put diverse cases to rest in the criminal justice system.",
"Ralph Ristenbatt III is not sure why he made the same Top Forensic Science Professors list as the renowned criminologist Dr.",
"Most online programs in forensic psychology are available at the graduate level, since graduate students have typically already gained the rudimentary knowledge in the field through face-to-face learning at the bachelor's level.",
"According to the APA, forensic psychology is \"the application of clinical specialties to the legal arena\" and the very breadth of this definition helps to explain why there are so many different opportunities and paths in the field.",
"Mental illnesses have been found in some of the United States' most loathsome killers throughout history, but it’s important to note that most people suffering from these illnesses do not commit any violent offenses.",
"Whether going out on a date, traveling through a foreign country, or interrogating a suspect in a crime, forensic psychology offers a wealth of tools to help decode people’s nonverbal behavior."
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Responsibilities may vary, but most psychologists in the field\nhelp police determine the motives for certain crimes, narrow down a suspect\npool, and generally provide deeper insight into the criminal mind in order to\nassist investigators. Forensic psychologists also help the courts. They help\ndetermine whether a suspect is competent enough to stand trial, or whether an\ninmate is ready for parole. Forensic psychologists may work as part of a law\nenforcement team, in a jail or prison setting, or as independent consultants.\nAs the understanding of the intersection of mental health and the law grows,\nso does the field of forensic psychology, and the demand for skilled forensic\npsychologists remains strong.\n\nTo become a forensic psychologist, significant training is required. To earn a\npsychologist license, educational requirements must be met and new\npsychologists must perform hundreds of hours of training under the supervision\nof an experienced psychologist. The path to one’s first job in the field\ninvolves dedication and hard work, but can ultimately lead a fulfilling and\nfascinating career. Keep reading to learn the details of how to become a\nforensic psychologist.\n\n## Career Outlook for Forensic Psychologists\n\nThe outlook for the forensic psychologist career is bright. While the Bureau\nof Labor Statistics (BLS 2020) does not specifically track growth data for the\nforensic specialty, they do predict that the demand for all psychologists will\ngrow 3 percent between 2019 and 2029. That rate of growth is roughly the same\nexpected growth among all occupations nationally during the same period, which\nis 4 percent.\n\nAccording to Psychology Today, forensic psychology is a growing field.\nHowever, in order to take advantage of the increased demand, psychologists\nmust be clinically competent with a practice based firmly in scientific\ntheory.\n\nThe BLS (May 2019) also notes that the median salary for all psychologists is\n$80,370 per year with the lowest-paid 10 percent earning less than $45,380 and\nthe highest-paid 10 percent earning more than $132,070.\n\n## Education and Professional Licensing Requirements for Forensic\nPsychologists\n\nBecoming a clinical psychologist, whether in the forensic specialty or\notherwise, requires a great deal of training as well as government licensure\nto practice. The requirements for licensure vary from state to state.\nTypically, psychologists must earn a minimum of a doctoral-level degree either\nin the form of a PhD or a PsyD and complete a set number of supervised\ntraining hours in practice before they are able to practice on their own.\n\nThose pursuing the forensic specialty may ultimately choose to become board\ncertified through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).\nAlthough not required by law, this certification is often essential in\nestablishing expertise in order to testify in court.\n\nFor those seeking professional board certification in the field, the ABPP\nrecommends seeking out a mentor who has gone through the process prior to\nbeginning the application.\n\n## Featured Forensic Psychology Programs\n\n##### Maryville University - Online BA in Forensic Psychology\n\n##### Arizona State University - Psychology: Forensic Psychology (BS)\n\n##### Arizona State University - Forensic Psychology (MS)\n\n##### Southern New Hampshire University - BA in Psychology: Forensic\nPsychology\n\nsponsored\n\n## Steps to Become a Forensic Psychologist\n\nIn order to become a psychologist, a student must first earn a bachelor’s\ndegree in psychology or another behavioral science, followed by a master’s or\ndoctoral degree. Most forensic psychologists opt for a doctorate degree in\nforensic psychology, as that often affords them a wider range of potential\nemployment possibilities. The following are the most common steps taken to\nbegin this career. Note that the exact order of the following steps, as well\nas some specifics, such as how many hours of supervised practice, are\nnecessary, will depend on where the psychologist intends to practice.\n\n * Step 1: Graduate high school – A high school diploma or GED is required to pursue a forensic psychology degree. If possible, students should take any psychology courses available and excel in life sciences such as biology and chemistry to improve their chances of admission to a strong psychology undergraduate program.\n * Step 2: Complete an undergraduate degree (four years) – The rigorous coursework required in this profession begins in the undergraduate years. Most forensic psychologists will complete an undergraduate degree in psychology (typically a bachelor of science, or BS, degree), but that is not necessarily required. Students should ensure that they meet all prerequisites for their graduate program of choice during their undergraduate program. Common prerequisite courses include introductory level psychology classes as well as certain statistics classes. If available, students can use this time to take classes such as abnormal psychology and criminal psychology as well as to pursue any available internships in their chosen field.\n * Step 3: Pursue an advanced degree – (two to four years) After completing an undergraduate degree, students will need to apply to a graduate program. This is where students will be able to specialize in forensic psychology. Students should look for doctoral programs that have been accredited by the APA to ensure themselves the best chance at becoming licensed. Although licensing requirements vary by state, most states require that practicing psychologists have earned a doctor of psychology (PsyD) or PhD in psychology in order to be licensed. Some therapists may be able to practice with a master of family therapy (MFT), master of social work (MSW) or other master’s level degree, but this is not true for forensic psychologists. During a doctoral program, students should expect to complete a thesis in the field of forensic psychology and to begin working under the supervision of licensed psychologists to start their professional field training.\n * Step 4: Study for and take the EPPP – The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most states in order to become licensed. Students should take this exam as soon as they are eligible in their state, which is typically after they have completed the necessary educational work for their doctoral program (they do not necessarily have to have completed their thesis). The EPPP is offered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).\n * Step 5: Complete required supervised practice hours (timeline varies) – Students will start practicing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist during their doctoral program. Each state requires a different number of supervised hours with some requiring postdoctoral practice hours as well. It is essential that students be aware of the requirements for their state and plan their practice hours accordingly. For licensure requirements by state, students and graduates can visit the PsyBook as compiled by the ASPPB. According to the APA, the average number of internship plus postdoctoral hours required is 4,000 prior to licensure. Students should seek out supervision from forensic psychologists specifically in order to build up their expertise in the area as well as to strengthen their professional network.\n * Step 6: Apply for professional licensure – When all the requirements for a specific state have been met, new psychologists can apply for state licensure from their local board of licensing. Applicants should be prepared to submit to a background check and fingerprinting as well as through a review of professional credentials.\n * Step 7: Seek a job in forensic psychology – Once a psychologist has earned his or her license, they are able to seek out employment as an unsupervised forensic psychologist. Now is the time to reach out to other forensic psychologists, law enforcement agencies, prisons, and other contacts to look for a job.\n * Step 8: Maintain licensure – To maintain licensure as a forensic psychologist, most states require some form of continuing education in the field. Specific requirements, as well as details about what courses and tasks can apply to continuing education credits, should be available from the state licensing board.\n * Step 9: Become board certified – Although not legally required, earning board certification from the American Board of Forensic Psychology can be helpful in growing one’s career in the field. In order to qualify, applicants must have a doctoral degree, at least 100 hours of specialized training in forensic psychology, and 1,000 hours of direct experience in forensic psychology over a minimum of five years OR a full-time (at least 2,000-hour) formal postdoctoral training program in forensic psychology.\n\nUnderstanably, the field of psychology is heavily regulated by the government.\nThis means that in order to become a forensic psychologist, there is a long\nroad of education and training that must be completed. A high school graduate\ncan expect to spend at least six more years in school (usually eight) in\naddition to extensive supervised training hours, which may or may not be paid\npositions. This is truly a career for those who are dedicated.\n\nWriter\n\nRachel Drummond\n\nRachel Drummond is a freelance writer, educator, and yogini from Oregon. She’s\ntaught English to international university students in the United States and\nJapan for more than a decade and has a master’s degree in education from the\nUniversity of Oregon. Rachel writes about meditation, yoga, coaching, and more\non her blog (Instagram: @oregon_yogini).\n\nRelated careers\n\n * Forensic Psychologist\n\nRelated programs\n\n * Forensic Psychology\n * Master’s in Forensic Psychology\n * Criminal Profiler\n\nRelated posts\n\nSeptember 9, 2013\n\n##### Forensic Psychology Professors\n\nForensic psychologists investigate the psychological influences in civil,\ncriminal, and family courts to help put diverse cases to rest in the criminal\njustice system.\n\nOctober 21, 2013\n\n##### Interviewing Peter Langman: Forensic Psychology Career Profile\n\nRalph Ristenbatt III is not sure why he made the same Top Forensic Science\nProfessors list as the renowned criminologist Dr.\n\nJune 26, 2014\n\n##### 7 Top Online Forensic Psychology Programs\n\nMost online programs in forensic psychology are available at the graduate\nlevel, since graduate students have typically already gained the rudimentary\nknowledge in the field through face-to-face learning at the bachelor's level.\n\nMay 26, 2015\n\n##### Guide to Criminal & Forensic Psychology\n\nAccording to the APA, forensic psychology is \"the application of clinical\nspecialties to the legal arena\" and the very breadth of this definition helps\nto explain why there are so many different opportunities and paths in the\nfield.\n\nJuly 17, 2015\n\n##### Dangerous Minds: The Mental Illnesses of Infamous Criminals\n\nMental illnesses have been found in some of the United States' most loathsome\nkillers throughout history, but it’s important to note that most people\nsuffering from these illnesses do not commit any violent offenses.\n\nOctober 10, 2015\n\n##### A Forensic Psychologist's Guide to Body Language\n\nWhether going out on a date, traveling through a foreign country, or\ninterrogating a suspect in a crime, forensic psychology offers a wealth of\ntools to help decode people’s nonverbal behavior.\n\nCopyright © 2013-2021 Sechel Ventures\n\n * Home\n * Contact Us\n * About Us\n * Privacy Policy\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n\n"
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"Crime is a major problem in many areas, particularly densely populated areas. As much as we may wish for peaceful, crime-free lives, this is most likely not going to happen anytime soon. Punishing criminals or preventing them from committing crimes in the first place is typically necessary for protecting ordinary citizens from crime.",
"Forensic psychology often plays a role in punishing and preventing crimes. The word forensic is defined as \"the scientific method for investigation of crime\". Forensic psychology is often described as the merger of law and psychology.",
"This field of psychology is often focused on the criminals themselves. Professionals in this field are often given the ominous responsibility of trying to figure out the psychological profile of individuals who commit crimes in an effort to better understand the criminal mind and even prevent others from committing crimes of a similar nature.",
"Before 1940, psychologists weren't revered as expert witnesses in a courtroom and medical doctors were preferred. In 1940, however, the court case People v. Hawthorne ruled that an expert witness's title was less important than the breadth of his knowledge. Another court case in 1962, Jenkins v. United States, ruled that psychologists were acceptable expert witnesses in a courtroom.",
"Forensic psychology can sometimes be a very important piece of the puzzle when trying to solve a criminal case. Professionals in this field are often able to help narrow down the suspect list or at least provide a motive for a crime. In some cases, the expert testimony of a respected forensic psychologist might be the last piece of the puzzle when trying to convict a criminal.",
"The field of forensic psychology is also a very important part of crime prevention as well. Professionals in this field might be called upon to participate in the rehabilitation of criminals, for instance, to help ensure that they become law abiding citizens. Research in this field can also help pinpoint certain types of people who might possibly commit crimes before they actually do.",
"In general, individuals pursuing forensic psychology careers should make sure that their education is focused on psychology, criminology, and forensics. There are a couple different ways to pursue this type of education. First, a student can earn a bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on criminology or criminal justice. A student can also earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or criminology with a focus on psychology. Some courses that an aspiring forensic psychologist might take may include courses on forensics, abnormal psychology, and the psychology of deviance.",
"A master's degree in forensic psychology is considered the standard minimum for getting into the field in a research or consultancy role, while clinical work that actually involves working directly with patients will require a PhD or PsyD, as is the case with all clinical psychologists.",
"Research is often a big part of a forensic psychology career. Forensic psychologists will often study and analyze research from other professionals, as well as conduct their own research. They might study criminals and their crimes, for instance, to determine what traits certain types of criminals have. These tasks may involve interviewing criminals, along with their loved ones and victims.",
"A forensic psychologist will also consider physical evidence and the state of a crime scene to better understand the nature of the crime and the psychological state of the individual who committed it. Evidence, or even the lack of evidence, at a crime scene can often be used to develop a criminal profile. This can then be used to narrow down a list of suspects.",
"Many forensic psychologists also act as expert witnesses during criminal trials. They will often give testimonies about why a crime may have occurred, or whether or not they believe a defendant was likely to have committed the crimes in question. A forensic psychologist might also have an influence on a criminal's sentencing.",
"Forensic psychologists most often work independently as consultants and expert witnesses, which means they can be hired by either prosecution or defense teams to testify during trial. When working in a rehabilitative or clinical capacity, they may be part of the rehabilitative staff found in prisons or juvenile detention centers.",
"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), forensic psychologists (categorized by the BLS as psychologists, all other) earned a median salary of $101,790 as of May 2019.",
"Forensic psychologists working for management, scientific, and technical consulting companies earned the highest average salary of $115,360, while those working for state and federal governmental agencies earned average salaries of $104,280 and $94,670, respectively.",
"Salaries compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and published in May of 2019. The figures are based national data, not school-specific information for all areas of employment for the category of",
"Hugo Munsterberg published a book in 1908, entitled On the Witness Stand: Essays in Psychology and Crime William Marston discovered a correlation between blood pressure and lying in 1922, which would later become the basis for the polygraph machine, or lie detector test. In 1923, he testified in Frye v. United States, which was a court case that set the precedent for allowing expert testimony during a court case."
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Forensic psychology is often described as the merger of law and\npsychology.\n\nThis field of psychology is often focused on the criminals themselves.\nProfessionals in this field are often given the ominous responsibility of\ntrying to figure out the psychological profile of individuals who commit\ncrimes in an effort to better understand the criminal mind and even prevent\nothers from committing crimes of a similar nature.\n\nBefore 1940, psychologists weren't revered as expert witnesses in a courtroom\nand medical doctors were preferred. In 1940, however, the court case People v.\nHawthorne ruled that an expert witness's title was less important than the\nbreadth of his knowledge. Another court case in 1962, Jenkins v. United\nStates, ruled that psychologists were acceptable expert witnesses in a\ncourtroom.\n\n### Featured Forensic Psychology Degree Programs\n\nFeatured Programs:\n\nSponsored School(s)\n\nSouthern New Hampshire University\n\nFeatured Program: Online Degrees in Psychology & Counseling\n\nRequest Info\n\nPurdue University Global\n\nFeatured Program: Online Master of Science in Psychology\n\nRequest Info\n\nCapella University\n\nFeatured Program: Online Psychology Degree\n\nRequest Info\n\nPepperdine University\n\nFeatured Program: Master of Arts in Psychology\n\nRequest Info\n\nPepperdine University\n\nFeatured Program: MFT Masters Online Program - No GRE required to apply.\n\nRequest Info\n\nPost University\n\nFeatured Program: Online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology\n\nRequest Info\n\n### Why Do We Need Forensic Psychology?\n\nForensic psychology can sometimes be a very important piece of the puzzle when\ntrying to solve a criminal case. Professionals in this field are often able to\nhelp narrow down the suspect list or at least provide a motive for a crime. In\nsome cases, the expert testimony of a respected forensic psychologist might be\nthe last piece of the puzzle when trying to convict a criminal.\n\nThe field of forensic psychology is also a very important part of crime\nprevention as well. Professionals in this field might be called upon to\nparticipate in the rehabilitation of criminals, for instance, to help ensure\nthat they become law abiding citizens. Research in this field can also help\npinpoint certain types of people who might possibly commit crimes before they\nactually do.\n\n### What Are the Education Requirements to Become a Forensic Psychologist?\n\nIn general, individuals pursuing forensic psychology careers should make sure\nthat their education is focused on psychology, criminology, and forensics.\nThere are a couple different ways to pursue this type of education. First, a\nstudent can earn a bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on criminology\nor criminal justice. A student can also earn a bachelor's degree in criminal\njustice or criminology with a focus on psychology. Some courses that an\naspiring forensic psychologist might take may include courses on forensics,\nabnormal psychology, and the psychology of deviance.\n\nBelow is the complete educational path for the Psychologists:\n\nPsychologist Educational Track| School Programs| Average Education Length|\nChoosing Online or Campus \n---|---|---|--- \n1\\. Earn a Bachelor's Degree| View Programs| 4 Years| Online or Campus \n2\\. Earn A Master's Degree| View Programs| 2 Additional Years| Online or\nCampus \n3\\. Earn a PHD or PsyD| View Programs| 2-4 Additional Years| Online or Campus \n \nA master's degree in forensic psychology is considered the standard minimum\nfor getting into the field in a research or consultancy role, while clinical\nwork that actually involves working directly with patients will require a PhD\nor PsyD, as is the case with all clinical psychologists.\n\nLearn more about forensic psychology degrees.\n\n### What Does a Forensic Psychologist Do?\n\nResearch is often a big part of a forensic psychology career. Forensic\npsychologists will often study and analyze research from other professionals,\nas well as conduct their own research. They might study criminals and their\ncrimes, for instance, to determine what traits certain types of criminals\nhave. These tasks may involve interviewing criminals, along with their loved\nones and victims.\n\nA forensic psychologist will also consider physical evidence and the state of\na crime scene to better understand the nature of the crime and the\npsychological state of the individual who committed it. Evidence, or even the\nlack of evidence, at a crime scene can often be used to develop a criminal\nprofile. This can then be used to narrow down a list of suspects.\n\nMany forensic psychologists also act as expert witnesses during criminal\ntrials. They will often give testimonies about why a crime may have occurred,\nor whether or not they believe a defendant was likely to have committed the\ncrimes in question. A forensic psychologist might also have an influence on a\ncriminal's sentencing.\n\n### Where Does a Forensic Psychologist Work?\n\nForensic psychologists most often work independently as consultants and expert\nwitnesses, which means they can be hired by either prosecution or defense\nteams to testify during trial. When working in a rehabilitative or clinical\ncapacity, they may be part of the rehabilitative staff found in prisons or\njuvenile detention centers.\n\n### What Is the Median Salary of a Forensic Psychologist?\n\nAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), forensic psychologists\n(categorized by the BLS as psychologists, all other) earned a median salary of\n$101,790 as of May 2019.\n\nForensic psychologists working for management, scientific, and technical\nconsulting companies earned the highest average salary of $115,360, while\nthose working for state and federal governmental agencies earned average\nsalaries of $104,280 and $94,670, respectively.\n\nSalaries compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and published in May of\n2019. The figures are based national data, not school-specific information for\nall areas of employment for the category of\n\nInfluences on Forensic Psychology \n--- \n \n * Hugo Munsterberg published a book in 1908, entitled On the Witness Stand: Essays in Psychology and Crime William Marston discovered a correlation between blood pressure and lying in 1922, which would later become the basis for the polygraph machine, or lie detector test. In 1923, he testified in Frye v. United States, which was a court case that set the precedent for allowing expert testimony during a court case.\n\n \n \n### Additional Resources and Further Reading\n\n * YouTube.com - Forensic Psychology: The Real World of CSI\n * WikiPedia.org - Forensic Psychology\n * American Academy of Forensic Psychology\n * American Board of Forensic Psychology\n * International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology (IACFP)\n * The Institute of Forensic Psychology\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Forensic Psychologists\n * Psychology Careers That Don't Require a License\n * What Is Depression And How Can We Help?\n * Rehabilitation Psychologists Maximize Outcomes for Individuals with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities\n * 2 Ways to Choose a Specialty in Your Psychology Career\n * What Is PTSD and What Can We Do About It?\n * 100 Psychology Twitter Accounts to Follow\n\n### Related Careers\n\n * Comparative Psychology Careers\n * Experimental Psychology Careers\n * Media Psychology Careers\n * Airforce Psychologist Career\n * Counseling Psychology Careers\n\n* ## Research Psychology Programs\n\n * Bachelor's Programs\n * Master's Programs\n * Doctoral Programs\n * Online Psychology Degrees\n * Psychology Degree Path\n\n* ## Licensing & Certification Information\n\n * Psychologist Licensing by State\n\n * Counselor Licensing by State\n\n * Social Worker Licensing by State\n\n * Therapist Licensing by State\n\n#### Educational Path\n\n * Psychology Schools\n * Counseling Schools\n * Social Work Schools\n * MFT Schools\n\n#### Licensing Resources\n\n * Psychologist Licensing\n * Counselor Licensing\n * Social Work Licensing\n * MFT Licensing\n * Blog\n\nIf you would like to contribute and be featured on this site please contact:\neditor@careersinpsychology.org | About Us\n\nPrivacy Policy | Terms of Use\n\n"
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"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, But Science Can Help : Shots - Health News When your friends say it's time to stop wallowing in despair and move on, you can say that reflecting on a recent breakup can speed recovery. Oh, and maybe some Taylor Swift.",
"My boyfriend and I were together for over three years, and then we weren't. The days after the breakup involved lots of crying, and an embarrassing amount of Taylor Swift.",
"A couple of weeks later, once I was able to will myself out of sweatpants, my friend Eric — who was also coping with a breakup — came over for some IPAs and, of course, Taylor Swift singalongs.",
"We commiserated about how much life sucked, how lonely we felt and how we were losing sleep. We discussed what was wrong in each of our relationships and what was right.",
"It turns out we were on to something. Last week I came across an intriguing bit of research in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. While too much wallowing after heartbreak isn't a great idea, the study found that reflecting on a recent breakup can help speed the healing process.",
"See, Grace Larson, a graduate student in social psychology at Northwestern University, had been studying heartbreak for years when she began to wonder whether by asking study participants to rehash the painful details of their breakups, researchers like herself were hindering their recovery.",
"\"Maybe science could tell me exactly what I needed to do to be able to move on and stop feeling so lost and sad and hurt.\"",
"So she rounded up 210 young volunteers who had recently experienced heartbreak, and had half of them come into the lab regularly to answer questions about their breakup over the course of nine weeks. The other half completed just two simple surveys, one at the beginning and one at the end of the study.",
"The first group fared better. Answering the researchers' questions helped these people better process their breakup and, Larson tells Shots, \"it helped them develop a stronger sense of who they were as single people.\" That in turn helped them feel less lonely.",
"For me, Larson's research led to another revelation: that there existed a sizable body of research on how to cope with heartbreak. Maybe science could tell me exactly what I needed to do to be able to move on and stop feeling so lost and sad and hurt. So I put down my copy of Cosmo and began scouring psychological journals.",
"First, I found out that heartache really does ache. In a 2011 study, researchers had participants look at photos of their ex-loves while monitoring these people's brain activity. They found that parts of the brain usually associated with physical pain had lit up. (Thankfully, another study found that taking a Tylenol might help buffer against such pain.)",
"That's why moving on isn't just a mental exercise; it's physical as well. Studies have found that people in long-term relationships tend to regulate each other's biological rhythms. A breakup can throw your entire physiology out of whack, disrupting your sleep, appetite, body temperature and heart rate. The stress of a divorce can compromise your immune system.",
"All this shows, Larson says, that \"after a breakup, people are going to have to put in a little extra effort to keep themselves physically healthy.\"",
"\"When a relationship ends, that really messes with your sense of who you are,\" Larson says. \"You may think, 'Who am I now that I'm not Mike's or X or Y's girlfriend?' \"",
"That's why, in Larson's study, talking about the breakup helped. \"I think that it's possible that coming into the lab and answering these questions reminded them of their new status as singles,\" Larson says.",
"A growing body of research suggests that regaining a clear sense of self after a breakup is the key to moving on.",
"And though calmly reflecting on a breakup may help, dwelling on it doesn't, says David Sbarra, a psychologist at the University of Arizona who co-authored the study with Larson.",
"While it's tempting to think that getting back together will end the suffering, it may be better to adopt T-Swift's mantra of \"We are never, ever, ever getting back together.\" And though some couples are able to make up after a breakup, research suggests that on-again off-again couples tend to be less satisfied in their relationships.",
"\"So much of who our friends are and how we spend our time revolves around who we're dating or who we're married to,\" says Sbarra. \"When the relationship ends, all of those variables get disrupted.\" Revisiting old friendships and interests can help, as can taking up new activities.",
"The bad news: Scientists have yet to find a quick and easy antidote for a broken heart. Recovering is going to take time, and it's probably going to suck.",
"In fact, one small study found that under an MRI scanner, the brains of the heartsick can resemble the brains of those experiencing cocaine withdrawal. The researchers theorize that this may explain why some of us feel — and act — a bit crazy after a bad breakup.",
"Of course, it's best to at least try not to stalk your ex on Facebook or text him a bunch of times, Sbarra says, \"because that's just going to bring you more pain.\" But blaming yourself for the breakup or for the way you're reacting to it isn't a good idea either.",
"But there's good news, too: Getting over a breakup isn't going to be as painful as you probably think. While no one can say exactly how long it'll take you to get over an ex, research shows that most people overestimate the amount of time it'll take to recover.",
"\"Your romantic relationships are supposed to be one of the fundamental sources of happiness and joy in your life. If a relationship isn't working, don't be afraid to break it off.\"",
"\"I'm a little bit more pro-breakup than most people,\" says Gary Lewandowski, a psychologist at Monmouth University and co-founder of a blog called Science of Relationships.",
"Lewandowski's research backs up what Friedrich Nietzsche (and my mother and pretty much every pop song about breakups) have been saying all along: \"That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger.\"",
"A 2007 study by Lewandowski his colleagues was one of the first to focus on the plus side of breakups. Most of the young adults who the researchers interviewed said the breakup had helped them learn and grow and that they felt more goal-oriented after splitting up.",
"\"I often tell my students, your romantic relationships are supposed to be one of the fundamental sources of happiness and joy in your life,\" he adds. \"If a relationship isn't working, don't be afraid to break it off.\""
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Oh, and maybe some\nTaylor Swift.\n\n## Shots\n\nHealth News From NPR\n\n * Your Health\n * Treatments & Tests\n * Health Inc.\n * Policy-ish\n * Public Health\n\n * Twitter\n\nBreaking Up Is Hard To Do, But Science Can Help\n\n### Your Health\n\n# Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, But Science Can Help\n\nJanuary 13, 201511:59 AM ET\n\nMaanvi Singh\n\nEnlarge this image\n\niStockphoto\n\niStockphoto\n\nMy boyfriend and I were together for over three years, and then we weren't.\nThe days after the breakup involved lots of crying, and an embarrassing amount\nof Taylor Swift.\n\nA couple of weeks later, once I was able to will myself out of sweatpants, my\nfriend Eric — who was also coping with a breakup — came over for some IPAs\nand, of course, Taylor Swift singalongs.\n\nWe commiserated about how much life sucked, how lonely we felt and how we were\nlosing sleep. We discussed what was wrong in each of our relationships and\nwhat was right.\n\n\"I hope talking about this so much isn't bringing you down,\" I told Eric.\n\n\"No, this actually really helps,\" he said.\n\nIt turns out we were on to something. Last week I came across an intriguing\nbit of research in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.\nWhile too much wallowing after heartbreak isn't a great idea, the study found\nthat reflecting on a recent breakup can help speed the healing process.\n\nSee, Grace Larson, a graduate student in social psychology at Northwestern\nUniversity, had been studying heartbreak for years when she began to wonder\nwhether by asking study participants to rehash the painful details of their\nbreakups, researchers like herself were hindering their recovery.\n\n\"Maybe science could tell me exactly what I needed to do to be able to move on\nand stop feeling so lost and sad and hurt.\"\n\nSo she rounded up 210 young volunteers who had recently experienced\nheartbreak, and had half of them come into the lab regularly to answer\nquestions about their breakup over the course of nine weeks. The other half\ncompleted just two simple surveys, one at the beginning and one at the end of\nthe study.\n\nThe first group fared better. Answering the researchers' questions helped\nthese people better process their breakup and, Larson tells Shots, \"it helped\nthem develop a stronger sense of who they were as single people.\" That in turn\nhelped them feel less lonely.\n\nFor me, Larson's research led to another revelation: that there existed a\nsizable body of research on how to cope with heartbreak. Maybe science could\ntell me exactly what I needed to do to be able to move on and stop feeling so\nlost and sad and hurt. So I put down my copy of Cosmo and began scouring\npsychological journals.\n\nHeartache Really Is A Pain\n\n\"Under an MRI scanner, the brains of the heartsick can resemble the brains of\nthose experiencing cocaine withdrawal.\"\n\nFirst, I found out that heartache really does ache. In a 2011 study,\nresearchers had participants look at photos of their ex-loves while monitoring\nthese people's brain activity. They found that parts of the brain usually\nassociated with physical pain had lit up. (Thankfully, another study found\nthat taking a Tylenol might help buffer against such pain.)\n\nThat's why moving on isn't just a mental exercise; it's physical as well.\nStudies have found that people in long-term relationships tend to regulate\neach other's biological rhythms. A breakup can throw your entire physiology\nout of whack, disrupting your sleep, appetite, body temperature and heart\nrate. The stress of a divorce can compromise your immune system.\n\nAll this shows, Larson says, that \"after a breakup, people are going to have\nto put in a little extra effort to keep themselves physically healthy.\"\n\nThen you can start addressing the mental fallout.\n\n\"When a relationship ends, that really messes with your sense of who you are,\"\nLarson says. \"You may think, 'Who am I now that I'm not Mike's or X or Y's\ngirlfriend?' \"\n\nThat's why, in Larson's study, talking about the breakup helped. \"I think that\nit's possible that coming into the lab and answering these questions reminded\nthem of their new status as singles,\" Larson says.\n\n### Shots - Health News\n\n### Young And In Love? Thank Mom And Dad, At Least A Little\n\nA growing body of research suggests that regaining a clear sense of self after\na breakup is the key to moving on.\n\nAnd though calmly reflecting on a breakup may help, dwelling on it doesn't,\nsays David Sbarra, a psychologist at the University of Arizona who co-authored\nthe study with Larson.\n\nWhile it's tempting to think that getting back together will end the\nsuffering, it may be better to adopt T-Swift's mantra of \"We are never, ever,\never getting back together.\" And though some couples are able to make up after\na breakup, research suggests that on-again off-again couples tend to be less\nsatisfied in their relationships.\n\nStill, adapting to being alone after a breakup is not easy.\n\n\"So much of who our friends are and how we spend our time revolves around who\nwe're dating or who we're married to,\" says Sbarra. \"When the relationship\nends, all of those variables get disrupted.\" Revisiting old friendships and\ninterests can help, as can taking up new activities.\n\nThe Bad News And The Good\n\nThe bad news: Scientists have yet to find a quick and easy antidote for a\nbroken heart. Recovering is going to take time, and it's probably going to\nsuck.\n\nIn fact, one small study found that under an MRI scanner, the brains of the\nheartsick can resemble the brains of those experiencing cocaine withdrawal.\nThe researchers theorize that this may explain why some of us feel — and act —\na bit crazy after a bad breakup.\n\n### Shots - Health News\n\n### Too Many Texts Can Hurt A Relationship, But <3 Always Helps\n\nOf course, it's best to at least try not to stalk your ex on Facebook or text\nhim a bunch of times, Sbarra says, \"because that's just going to bring you\nmore pain.\" But blaming yourself for the breakup or for the way you're\nreacting to it isn't a good idea either.\n\n\"The only thing to do is to ride the emotion out,\" Sbarra says.\n\nBut there's good news, too: Getting over a breakup isn't going to be as\npainful as you probably think. While no one can say exactly how long it'll\ntake you to get over an ex, research shows that most people overestimate the\namount of time it'll take to recover.\n\n\"Your romantic relationships are supposed to be one of the fundamental sources\nof happiness and joy in your life. If a relationship isn't working, don't be\nafraid to break it off.\"\n\nGary Lewandowski\n\n\"I'm a little bit more pro-breakup than most people,\" says Gary Lewandowski, a\npsychologist at Monmouth University and co-founder of a blog called Science of\nRelationships.\n\nLewandowski's research backs up what Friedrich Nietzsche (and my mother and\npretty much every pop song about breakups) have been saying all along: \"That\nwhich doesn't kill us makes us stronger.\"\n\nA 2007 study by Lewandowski his colleagues was one of the first to focus on\nthe plus side of breakups. Most of the young adults who the researchers\ninterviewed said the breakup had helped them learn and grow and that they felt\nmore goal-oriented after splitting up.\n\n### Shots - Health News\n\n### Upset Men And The Happy Women Who Love Them\n\nCoping with breakups can help people realize how resilient they are,\nLewandowski says, and that can be empowering.\n\n\"I often tell my students, your romantic relationships are supposed to be one\nof the fundamental sources of happiness and joy in your life,\" he adds. \"If a\nrelationship isn't working, don't be afraid to break it off.\"\n\n * psychology\n * mental health\n * relationships\n * love\n\n## Shots\n\nHealth News From NPR\n\n###### Read & Listen\n\n * Home\n * News\n * Arts & Life\n * Music\n * Podcasts\n * Programs\n\n###### Connect\n\n * Newsletters\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Instagram\n * Contact\n * Help\n\n###### About NPR\n\n * Overview\n * Finances\n * People\n * Press\n * Public Editor\n * Corrections\n\n###### Get Involved\n\n * Support Public Radio\n * Sponsor NPR\n * NPR Careers\n * NPR Shop\n * NPR Events\n * Visit NPR\n\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy\n * Your Privacy Choices\n * Text Only\n\nNPR thanks our sponsors\n\nBecome an NPR sponsor\n\n"
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"It’s gotten messy, and you are undoubtedly shaken and saddened. Your relationship with your significant other is over. Whether you were married, engaged, or otherwise committed, breaking up and moving on is a difficult transition.",
"You may feel like you’ve wasted time or that you’ve failed in some way—regardless of whether you were the one to initiate the dissolution. No matter how it ended, it’s important to evaluate what happened—what went well, what went wrong—to strengthen your relationship muscles and learn about yourself.",
"If your significant other doesn’t want the relationship, be done with it. That means no more communication. No late-night texting when you’re sad, no calls to hear a voice—nothing. For some, this is the hardest part. We’ve all wondered if it’s possible to “just be friends” after a breakup, but friendships require give-and-take, and friendships after a love relationship rarely evolve the way we envisioned. If it’s over, let it be over.",
"Evaluate who you were in the relationship. Were you the passive one? Did you always want what your partner wanted? Were you an equal contributor? Were you the alpha? Did you make more demands than concessions? Perhaps you lost yourself in the relationship and had difficulty standing alone. Understanding your role in the relationship may help you to grow through change and reflection.",
"Identify what went well. How did you and your partner work well together? What facets of the relationship did you enjoy and relish? These identifying factors can give you clues to what you can replicate in the future.",
"Identify what went poorly. How did you and your partner get off track? Was it one major thing or was it several small infractions? Noticing any “red flags” and your reaction to them can be an enormous help in moving forward. Were you able to communicate freely, or was one of you stifled? Were you able to be yourself, or were you always asked to change?",
"Lean on your support system. Call your mother, father, best friend, and ask for support. Everyone wants to be helpful to others. There’s no shame in needing help; breakups are hard on people emotionally.",
"Don’t define yourself by your relationship. You are more than so-and-so’s partner. You have unique qualities that make you valuable in this world independent of your relationships. Identify what makes you special and quirky and marinate in those good parts. We are all more than our roles in a relationship; we are also sisters, brothers, neighbors, coworkers, and friends. If you find this step hard to do, ask your support system for help in identifying your good qualities. The people you trust and care about probably can list many that you didn’t even realize.",
"Take time. Don’t rush back into finding new love. Let your wounds heal and your heart reset. Heading immediately into another relationship may mean heading toward a repeat, with little growth. Yes, you may be lonely and sad—that’s understandable. Allowing yourself to time to think and grow is a form of self-love and is necessary for future relationships.",
"Finding peace after your breakup may be extremely difficult, but following the steps above, reflecting on the good as well as the bad, and taking the time to work through your emotions will help you to heal and move forward. For compassionate and nonjudgmental support and guidance, contact a licensed therapist.",
"© Copyright 2016 GoodTherapy.org. All rights reserved. Permission to publish granted by Angela Avery, MA, LPC, NCC, therapist in Clarkston, Michigan",
"The preceding article was solely written by the author named above. Any views and opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by GoodTherapy.org. Questions or concerns about the preceding article can be directed to the author or posted as a comment below.",
"What is it about me that I start to only let myself become defined by who I am when I am with this other person and then totally lose sight of what I enjoy? \\There is always something inside that drives me to want to become who they want me to become, not necessarily who I am or what to be.",
"So I have been there and held on to something for much longer than I should have. But you know that hindsight is always 20/20, you see things now that you might not have seen then because you were so caught up in the heat of the moment.",
"I think that what it all comes down to is that at some point you have to remember that you are worth so much more when you can respect yourself, and if you no longer have respect for yourself then do you really think that that other person is going to have respect for you? Not very likely.",
"You have to tell yourself that you are worth more than what that person obviously made you feel like you were worth. You have to look at the good in the situation, that you are going to be a better person to yourself after this breakup, not that it is going to be the thing that holds you back.",
"I guess I have been hurt too many times to to even care about this anymore I think that there comes a time after this has been done to you a ot that you in some ways become pretty immune to the hurt",
"Well look at it like this- there was a reason behind the breakup. We tend to yearn for what we don’t have but in the end there was a reason that the relationship did not really work out. So look at it like that and know that although it might not feel like such a good thing today, there is probably something that you are missing and you should try to see what was good and what was bad and then just go from there.",
"Don’t you think that most of these suggestions are much too rational for how most of us end up feeling when we have been broken up with?",
"It might be a little too simplistic for some of you but I have always firmly believed in the theory that whatever is meant to be will be. That includes being with a certain person. If you are meant to be together then that is what will happen. If not then maybe that was for the best anyway. You can’t spend the rest of your life living with regret.",
"This is the worst time of the year to even have to contemplate breaking up. You probably already have gifts for them and ugh, you want to go ahead and do it and have it over with but then again you don’t want to be the reason that someone has a terrible holiday season.",
"I’m new to this feeling, new to this pain I feel in my heart the need to cry myself out the need of a hug of someone to tell you “Hey, you got me share your pain with me share your thoughts. Allow me to walk this path with you” I know that the process is painful and also know it will take time but what happens when you don’t want to accept the decision he made for both? What happens when your still stuck on that thought of letting it work and still putting your effort to it? Then what.",
"I agree im going through the same thing right now this pain is new to me and im not ready to accept the decision that has been made im in so much pain i cant sleep at night",
"Its the hardest thing when he/she doesnt want the relationship anymore. SO than you have to sit and realize and am i fighting by myself, and trying to make something work that clearly doesnt want me anymore. Is it worth chasing someone and looking back and there’s absolutely noone chasing after you ? trying to prove your worth it and they dont see it. I try to live by this quotewhats made for me will always be for me” find hobbies listen to music excerise smoke weed. Just remember all dogs always come back. if not let it go.",
"It really hurts and its really painful. But I have no choice but to move on and renew myself. There are lot things to concentrate on family,friends and work.",
"We just broke up because he went back together with his ex and he realized he still love her, turns out i was a rebound. I was also broken when i dated him and somehow i had a feeling it won’t last, i guess broken people produce broken relationship and once again I’m in pain again but this time i will give myself a good time to heal before anything else, I’ve always been running away, i think its important to embraced the way you feel when you’re sad. In time it will get better.",
"After my boyfriend and I broke up I have found that staying busy helps me a lot. At first it was difficult to get started and take care of myself as much as I had when we were together. This might sound funny but one thing I do to remind myself not to fall back into our unhealthy relationship or even wanting to go back is I tell myself by staying single now, taking care of myself (which I should do anyway), and continuing to grow as a person that I am staying faithful to the right person for me.",
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Your\nrelationship with your significant other is over. Whether you were married,\nengaged, or otherwise committed, breaking up and moving on is a difficult\ntransition.\n\nYou may feel like you’ve wasted time or that you’ve failed in some\nway—regardless of whether you were the one to initiate the dissolution. No\nmatter how it ended, it’s important to evaluate what happened—what went well,\nwhat went wrong—to strengthen your relationship muscles and learn about\nyourself.\n\nIf you are reeling from a breakup and need help clarifying the experience,\ntake these steps to move forward:\n\n## Find a Therapist\n\n 1. If your significant other doesn’t want the relationship, be done with it. That means no more communication. No late-night texting when you’re sad, no calls to hear a voice—nothing. For some, this is the hardest part. We’ve all wondered if it’s possible to “just be friends” after a breakup, but friendships require give-and-take, and friendships after a love relationship rarely evolve the way we envisioned. If it’s over, let it be over.\n 2. Evaluate who you were in the relationship. Were you the passive one? Did you always want what your partner wanted? Were you an equal contributor? Were you the alpha? Did you make more demands than concessions? Perhaps you lost yourself in the relationship and had difficulty standing alone. Understanding your role in the relationship may help you to grow through change and reflection.\n 3. Identify what went well. How did you and your partner work well together? What facets of the relationship did you enjoy and relish? These identifying factors can give you clues to what you can replicate in the future.\n 4. Identify what went poorly. How did you and your partner get off track? Was it one major thing or was it several small infractions? Noticing any “red flags” and your reaction to them can be an enormous help in moving forward. Were you able to communicate freely, or was one of you stifled? Were you able to be yourself, or were you always asked to change?\n 5. Lean on your support system. Call your mother, father, best friend, and ask for support. Everyone wants to be helpful to others. There’s no shame in needing help; breakups are hard on people emotionally.\n 6. Don’t define yourself by your relationship. You are more than so-and-so’s partner. You have unique qualities that make you valuable in this world independent of your relationships. Identify what makes you special and quirky and marinate in those good parts. We are all more than our roles in a relationship; we are also sisters, brothers, neighbors, coworkers, and friends. If you find this step hard to do, ask your support system for help in identifying your good qualities. The people you trust and care about probably can list many that you didn’t even realize.\n 7. Take time. Don’t rush back into finding new love. Let your wounds heal and your heart reset. Heading immediately into another relationship may mean heading toward a repeat, with little growth. Yes, you may be lonely and sad—that’s understandable. Allowing yourself to time to think and grow is a form of self-love and is necessary for future relationships.\n\nFinding peace after your breakup may be extremely difficult, but following the\nsteps above, reflecting on the good as well as the bad, and taking the time to\nwork through your emotions will help you to heal and move forward. For\ncompassionate and nonjudgmental support and guidance, contact a licensed\ntherapist.\n\nReference:\n\nAvery, A. (2016). Surviving Divorce: A Therapist’s Step by Step Guide. Amazon\nDigital Services LLC.\n\n© Copyright 2016 GoodTherapy.org. All rights reserved. Permission to publish\ngranted by Angela Avery, MA, LPC, NCC, therapist in Clarkston, Michigan\n\nThe preceding article was solely written by the author named above. Any views\nand opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by GoodTherapy.org.\nQuestions or concerns about the preceding article can be directed to the\nauthor or posted as a comment below.\n\n## Read More\n\n * Should We Break Up? 5 Factors to Consider Before Ending It\n * Breakup to Breakthrough: The Healing Power of Heartache\n * 6 Signs the Single Life Is Right for You Right Now\n\nPlease fill out all required fields to submit your message.\n\nInvalid Email Address.\n\nPlease confirm that you are human.\n\n * 17 comments\n * Leave a Comment\n\n * ### Alston\n\nDecember 8th, 2016 at 8:41 AM\n\nWhat is it about me that I start to only let myself become defined by who I am\nwhen I am with this other person and then totally lose sight of what I enjoy?\n\\There is always something inside that drives me to want to become who they\nwant me to become, not necessarily who I am or what to be.\n\nReply\n\n * ### Martin\n\nDecember 8th, 2016 at 10:24 AM\n\nSo I have been there and held on to something for much longer than I should\nhave. But you know that hindsight is always 20/20, you see things now that you\nmight not have seen then because you were so caught up in the heat of the\nmoment.\n\nI think that what it all comes down to is that at some point you have to\nremember that you are worth so much more when you can respect yourself, and if\nyou no longer have respect for yourself then do you really think that that\nother person is going to have respect for you? Not very likely.\n\nReply\n\n * ### gary f\n\nDecember 9th, 2016 at 11:06 AM\n\nYou have to tell yourself that you are worth more than what that person\nobviously made you feel like you were worth. You have to look at the good in\nthe situation, that you are going to be a better person to yourself after this\nbreakup, not that it is going to be the thing that holds you back.\n\nReply\n\n * ### Noelle\n\nDecember 11th, 2016 at 10:09 AM\n\nI guess I have been hurt too many times to to even care about this anymore I\nthink that there comes a time after this has been done to you a ot that you in\nsome ways become pretty immune to the hurt\n\nReply\n\n * ### Tanner\n\nDecember 12th, 2016 at 9:08 AM\n\nWell look at it like this- there was a reason behind the breakup. We tend to\nyearn for what we don’t have but in the end there was a reason that the\nrelationship did not really work out. So look at it like that and know that\nalthough it might not feel like such a good thing today, there is probably\nsomething that you are missing and you should try to see what was good and\nwhat was bad and then just go from there.\n\nReply\n\n * ### sloane\n\nDecember 12th, 2016 at 2:49 PM\n\nDon’t you think that most of these suggestions are much too rational for how\nmost of us end up feeling when we have been broken up with?\n\nReply\n\n * ### Tanya\n\nJuly 11th, 2017 at 8:28 PM\n\nYes\n\nReply\n\n * ### Bennett\n\nDecember 13th, 2016 at 12:13 PM\n\nIt might be a little too simplistic for some of you but I have always firmly\nbelieved in the theory that whatever is meant to be will be. That includes\nbeing with a certain person. If you are meant to be together then that is what\nwill happen. If not then maybe that was for the best anyway. You can’t spend\nthe rest of your life living with regret.\n\nReply\n\n * ### ari\n\nDecember 14th, 2016 at 2:16 PM\n\nThis is the worst time of the year to even have to contemplate breaking up.\nYou probably already have gifts for them and ugh, you want to go ahead and do\nit and have it over with but then again you don’t want to be the reason that\nsomeone has a terrible holiday season.\n\nReply\n\n * ### samson\n\nDecember 15th, 2016 at 10:53 AM\n\njust kick some grass over that stuff and walk away\n\nReply\n\n * ### Jasmine\n\nApril 1st, 2017 at 10:18 AM\n\nI’m new to this feeling, new to this pain I feel in my heart the need to cry\nmyself out the need of a hug of someone to tell you “Hey, you got me share\nyour pain with me share your thoughts. Allow me to walk this path with you” I\nknow that the process is painful and also know it will take time but what\nhappens when you don’t want to accept the decision he made for both? What\nhappens when your still stuck on that thought of letting it work and still\nputting your effort to it? Then what.\n\nReply\n\n * ### Unknown\n\nMay 22nd, 2017 at 4:24 PM\n\nI agree im going through the same thing right now this pain is new to me and\nim not ready to accept the decision that has been made im in so much pain i\ncant sleep at night\n\nReply\n\n * ### frank\n\nAugust 28th, 2017 at 5:44 PM\n\nIts the hardest thing when he/she doesnt want the relationship anymore. SO\nthan you have to sit and realize and am i fighting by myself, and trying to\nmake something work that clearly doesnt want me anymore. Is it worth chasing\nsomeone and looking back and there’s absolutely noone chasing after you ?\ntrying to prove your worth it and they dont see it. I try to live by this\nquotewhats made for me will always be for me” find hobbies listen to music\nexcerise smoke weed. Just remember all dogs always come back. if not let it\ngo.\n\nReply\n\n * ### DM\n\nApril 10th, 2017 at 12:36 AM\n\nIt really hurts and its really painful. But I have no choice but to move on\nand renew myself. There are lot things to concentrate on family,friends and\nwork.\n\nReply\n\n * ### Bella\n\nApril 20th, 2017 at 8:24 AM\n\nWe just broke up because he went back together with his ex and he realized he\nstill love her, turns out i was a rebound. I was also broken when i dated him\nand somehow i had a feeling it won’t last, i guess broken people produce\nbroken relationship and once again I’m in pain again but this time i will give\nmyself a good time to heal before anything else, I’ve always been running\naway, i think its important to embraced the way you feel when you’re sad. In\ntime it will get better.\n\nReply\n\n * ### Sheena\n\nApril 26th, 2017 at 7:15 AM\n\nAfter my boyfriend and I broke up I have found that staying busy helps me a\nlot. At first it was difficult to get started and take care of myself as much\nas I had when we were together. This might sound funny but one thing I do to\nremind myself not to fall back into our unhealthy relationship or even wanting\nto go back is I tell myself by staying single now, taking care of myself\n(which I should do anyway), and continuing to grow as a person that I am\nstaying faithful to the right person for me.\n\nReply\n\n * ### Elsa\n\nSeptember 29th, 2019 at 12:27 PM\n\nWhat if his parents pushed for the break up even though he didn’t want it?\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Comment\n\nBy commenting you acknowledge acceptance of GoodTherapy.org's Terms and\nConditions of Use.\n\n## Search Our Blog\n\n## Browse by Category\n\n * Therapy News\n * Featured\n * Issues Treated\n * Dear GoodTherapy\n * Uncategorized\n * General\n * GoodTherapy.org Announcements\n * Share Your Story\n * For Therapists by Therapist\n * Interviews\n * FAQ/What to Expect in Therapy\n * Types of Therapy\n * QuoteCards\n * Book and Movie Reviews\n * Meet the Topic Experts\n * Topic Expert Roundup\n * Modes of Therapy\n * Marketing for Therapists\n * CE Presenters\n * Business of Therapy\n\nSee more\n\n## Notice to users\n\nGoodTherapy is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice,\ndiagnosis, medical treatment, or therapy. 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"original_url": "http://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/exercise-coping-with-grief-sadness/",
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"title": "Sweating Out the Sadness: Can Exercise Help You Grieve?",
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"When I went through a breakup a few years ago, what helped me the most wasn’t ice cream or vodka. It was spinning. When I awoke before dawn during those first raw months with an overwhelming ache in my gut, I somehow managed to drag myself and my misery to a 6:30 a.m. class, and by 7:15 a.m., I felt confident I could get through the rest of the day. Yes, I was pumped on endorphins and Beyoncé. But there was something transformative about all those sprints and climbs. Sweating — at least as far as I could tell — was healing my broken heart.",
"Exercise can also keep you healthy during a stressful time, when your immune system is on the fritz, adds Brian McFarlin, PhD, assistant professor of exercise physiology and nutrition at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Even though grief is primarily a psychological reaction to loss, your nervous system still responds as if the event was an attack on the body. “When you’re exposed to a cold virus, you get sick and stay sick for a longer time,” he says. One yearlong study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle found that people who exercised a half-hour a day were 50 percent less likely to get colds.",
"Yet McFarlin cautions against too much of a good thing. Other research shows that athletes who exercise to the extreme can end up with worse immunity than sedentary people. “If you’re staying sick, that’s a good clue to aim for moderation.”",
"According to Costa, exercise also helps grievers because it gives them a sense of control during a time a when they’re submerged in a stew of symptoms. Those can include short-term memory loss, fatigue, listlessness, inadequacy, aimlessness, shock, numbness, disillusionment and feeling cut off from the world. “Running is purpose,” explains Costa. “It’s a great way to get mastery over something. It restores your equilibrium and gives you the feeling that you’re in charge of your life. You’re pitting the miracle of what you can accomplish with your body against tragedy.”",
"Exercise can have psychological benefits for those trying to get over a romantic split, too. “When you go through a breakup, you question your self- worth. You ask, ‘How did I end up here? What choices did I make and what things did I ignore that led me here again?’” says Samantha, 31, a teacher from Manhattan.",
"When she emerged from a breakup black hole of tears, beer, Chinese food and bad TV, she found relief in running. And since she had already signed up for the 2013 New York City Marathon, “I wasn’t going to let this screw up my plans, especially since I didn’t get to run during Hurricane Sandy,” she recalls. She says her training runs for the marathon gave her a sense of pride and built back up her confidence. “The running helped me remember ‘I am big. I am strong,’” she says. ”In the beginning, I thought ‘I may not be able to control all these other things in my life, but I can control this.’ Then it became ‘Well, if I can control that, what else can I take back?’”",
"While long cleansing runs and rides can help you get through a tough time, exercise is just one of many recommended tools that include good nutrition, adequate sleep, counseling, and perhaps most importantly, social support. It may feel good to get lost in your own head, but exercise can’t be an excuse to withdraw from the world, urges Costa.",
"If some extra sweat sessions are the right Rx for you, here are a few tips to make your training as constructive as possible:",
"2. Don’t rush the process. As much as you’d like to check that box, you have to allow grief to run its course. “There’s nothing you can do to make it go faster,” says Costa. “You were thrown in the water. The stream is taking you where it wants to take you. Float with it. There are moments when you hit whitewater and think you’ll never come up again. Then it’s peaceful, and then you slam up against a rock. But the stream leads to the ocean and takes you to a better place.” Unlike your training regimen, you can’t schedule your grieving milestones.",
"3. Find meaning in your loss. Sometimes it just feels good to band together and sweat for a common cause. That can mean participating in a walk or ride to fund research for a disease that afflicted a loved one, or finding another way to support a cause that you hold close to your heart. It will honor their life while encouraging hope and positivity to enter yours.",
"© 2019 Daily Burn, Inc. All rights reserved. A health, fitness and lifestyle site brought to you by Daily Burn, in partnership with Verywell."
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"parsed_md": "Sweating out the Sadness: Can Exercise Help You Grieve?\n\nLife by DailyBurn\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Instagram\n * Pintrest\n * YouYube\n\n# Sweating Out the Sadness: Can Exercise Help You Grieve?\n\nLifestyle by Sarah Elizabeth Richards on 6/9/2014\n\nPhoto: Pond5\n\nWhen I went through a breakup a few years ago, what helped me the most wasn’t\nice cream or vodka. It was spinning. When I awoke before dawn during those\nfirst raw months with an overwhelming ache in my gut, I somehow managed to\ndrag myself and my misery to a 6:30 a.m. class, and by 7:15 a.m., I felt\nconfident I could get through the rest of the day. Yes, I was pumped on\nendorphins and Beyoncé. But there was something transformative about all those\nsprints and climbs. Sweating — at least as far as I could tell — was healing\nmy broken heart.\n\n> “The athlete wants to be alone. When they’re running, they’re processing\n> hurt and pain.”\n\nAny athlete knows that intense exercise has emotional benefits that go beyond\nimproved self-esteem. All that alone time on the road or in the pool gives a\nperson time to reflect and ruminate. Feelings get sorted. Decisions get made.\nIt turns out that exercise can be an important coping tool to deal with grief\nand loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship.\n“More emotive grievers want to keep a journal or be around other people, but\nthe more instrumental griever doesn’t want to talk about it,” explains Vicki\nCosta, a clinical social worker and grief counselor with Safe Harbor\nCounseling in Bel Air, Maryland. “The athlete wants to be alone. When they’re\nrunning, they’re processing hurt and pain. They raise their heart rate and\nsweat out the toxins. It’s how the body cries,” she says.\n\nExercise can also keep you healthy during a stressful time, when your immune\nsystem is on the fritz, adds Brian McFarlin, PhD, assistant professor of\nexercise physiology and nutrition at the University of North Texas in Denton,\nTexas. Even though grief is primarily a psychological reaction to loss, your\nnervous system still responds as if the event was an attack on the body. “When\nyou’re exposed to a cold virus, you get sick and stay sick for a longer time,”\nhe says. One yearlong study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in\nSeattle found that people who exercised a half-hour a day were 50 percent less\nlikely to get colds.\n\nYet McFarlin cautions against too much of a good thing. Other research shows\nthat athletes who exercise to the extreme can end up with worse immunity than\nsedentary people. “If you’re staying sick, that’s a good clue to aim for\nmoderation.”\n\n### Breakdown on the Greenway\n\n> “Eventually I started walking. I could still feel the pain, but it certainly\n> had less power.”\n\nFor Mike Tarrolly, a 50-year-old Ironman from Nashville, Tennessee, who lost a\n62-year-old close friend this year to cancer, he hoped running would give him\na break from the sadness. Instead, it brought it to the surface. In the middle\na 12-mile run, he started thinking about how he wished he’d had the chance to\nvisit his music buddy one last time and broke down crying. “I was somewhere on\nthe local greenway and felt the frustration taking over my body. I could\nbarely run but kept fighting it. Suddenly I was mad about everything and felt\na million regrets,” says Tarrolly, who started running two years and\nchronicles his training in his blog crushingiron.com. “Eventually I started\nwalking. I could still feel the pain, but it certainly had less power.”\n\nAccording to Costa, exercise also helps grievers because it gives them a sense\nof control during a time a when they’re submerged in a stew of symptoms. Those\ncan include short-term memory loss, fatigue, listlessness, inadequacy,\naimlessness, shock, numbness, disillusionment and feeling cut off from the\nworld. “Running is purpose,” explains Costa. “It’s a great way to get mastery\nover something. It restores your equilibrium and gives you the feeling that\nyou’re in charge of your life. You’re pitting the miracle of what you can\naccomplish with your body against tragedy.”\n\n### Post-Breakup Reconstruction\n\nExercise can have psychological benefits for those trying to get over a\nromantic split, too. “When you go through a breakup, you question your self-\nworth. You ask, ‘How did I end up here? What choices did I make and what\nthings did I ignore that led me here again?’” says Samantha, 31, a teacher\nfrom Manhattan.\n\nWhen she emerged from a breakup black hole of tears, beer, Chinese food and\nbad TV, she found relief in running. And since she had already signed up for\nthe 2013 New York City Marathon, “I wasn’t going to let this screw up my\nplans, especially since I didn’t get to run during Hurricane Sandy,” she\nrecalls. She says her training runs for the marathon gave her a sense of pride\nand built back up her confidence. “The running helped me remember ‘I am big. I\nam strong,’” she says. ”In the beginning, I thought ‘I may not be able to\ncontrol all these other things in my life, but I can control this.’ Then it\nbecame ‘Well, if I can control that, what else can I take back?’”\n\n### When Running Isn’t Enough\n\nWhile long cleansing runs and rides can help you get through a tough time,\nexercise is just one of many recommended tools that include good nutrition,\nadequate sleep, counseling, and perhaps most importantly, social support. It\nmay feel good to get lost in your own head, but exercise can’t be an excuse to\nwithdraw from the world, urges Costa.\n\n“There’s a time to rejoin the community,” Costa says. “We draw positive energy\nfrom other people.”\n\nPhoto: Pond5\n\n### Purposeful Grieving\n\nIf some extra sweat sessions are the right Rx for you, here are a few tips to\nmake your training as constructive as possible:\n\n> Unlike your training regimen, you can’t schedule your grieving milestones.\n\n1\\. Choose your thoughts wisely. While many people zone out during workouts,\nthese blocks of time also give you the opportunity to reflect about your loss.\n“Be intentional about this thinking time,” urges Costa. “Write down three\nthings that are bothering you and try to view them from a different angle to\ngain a new perspective.” Sample questions: What did I learn? What should I let\ngo? What should I choose to forgive? It’s a more empowering alternative to\nunhelpful obsessing about what you can’t change.\n\n2\\. Don’t rush the process. As much as you’d like to check that box, you have\nto allow grief to run its course. “There’s nothing you can do to make it go\nfaster,” says Costa. “You were thrown in the water. The stream is taking you\nwhere it wants to take you. Float with it. There are moments when you hit\nwhitewater and think you’ll never come up again. Then it’s peaceful, and then\nyou slam up against a rock. But the stream leads to the ocean and takes you to\na better place.” Unlike your training regimen, you can’t schedule your\ngrieving milestones.\n\n3\\. Find meaning in your loss. Sometimes it just feels good to band together\nand sweat for a common cause. That can mean participating in a walk or ride to\nfund research for a disease that afflicted a loved one, or finding another way\nto support a cause that you hold close to your heart. It will honor their life\nwhile encouraging hope and positivity to enter yours.\n\n0 Shares\n\n© 2019 Daily Burn, Inc. All rights reserved. A health, fitness and lifestyle\nsite brought to you by Daily Burn, in partnership with Verywell.\n\n * About\n * Press\n * Partnerships\n * Jobs\n * Workouts\n * Apps\n * Privacy\n * Terms\n\n"
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"original_url": "https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/how-to-get-over-someone-according-to-a-relationship-expert-a6952321.html",
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"But just because heartbreak may feel like the end of the world, the good news is the pain won’t last forever - and it certainly won’t keep you from falling in love again.",
"According to research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, it takes 11 weeks to feel better after a relationship ends. But a separate study found it takes closer to 18 months to heal from the end of a marriage.",
"Because love is a messy emotion, and each relationship comes with its own memories and feelings, the end of any relationship will be a unique experience.",
"And there is no set time limit for healing - as factors including the length of the relationship, shared experiences and memories, whether you had children, betrayal, and the depth of emotion all play a part in the healing process.",
"Fortunately, although it may not seem like it in the moment, millions of other people are experiencing similar emotions - and millions more have.",
"Human beings are meant to form relationships and fall in love. And just as most people will experience love at least once in their lifetime, many will also experience the sting of heartbreak. It is natural, and expected, to be upset and devastated at the end of a relationship - even when the relationship might not have been a positive thing. After all, love is blind and it has the ability to make people overlook their partner’s flaws. This is truest at the end of a relationship, when bad memories are often overshadowed by good ones that make us question why we broke up in the first place.",
"But, just like any other wound, heartbreak heals with time, self-care, and a positive outlook - and it is possible to move on.",
"And while no two relationships are alike, there are certain things that everyone suffering from heartbreak can do to move on.",
"For some, losing a significant other because of a break-up can feel as painful as if they died. From seeing or talking to the one you love every day to having no contact, it can seem impossibly daunting to imagine your life without them. But it is important to come to terms with this new reality and accept it before you can move on. While it may seem appealing to fast-forward through this period of sadness by keeping busy with other things and people, the reality is the end of a relationship requires a grieving period where we process what has happened. This is a period of time where those suffering from a heartbreak can reflect on the relationship and their own behaviour. Rather than trying to suppress these feelings, allowing yourself to feel them is integral to the healing process.",
"And while you are reflecting on the relationship and your emotions related to the break-up, you may learn a thing or two about yourself and what you want out of a future relationship.",
"In many relationships, the primary focus is on “we” instead of “me” or “I.” But the end of a relationship offers a unique opportunity - to take stock of where you are in life, and then to do something for you. Although it may sound cliché, the end of a relationship offers you the chance to reconnect with you. This may mean taking up a new hobby or reuniting with friends. Taking the time to do things that make you feel good, like seeing family, finding a new talent, or going on holiday will all help boost your mood post-break-up. This focus on yourself also means you can enter your next relationship with a self- awareness you may have lost. Rather than rushing into a new relationship, take time to focus on your relationship with you.",
"Rarely do people come to the decision to end a relationship at the same time. When this is the case, one side is usually surprised or shocked - which will only extend the grieving process. In addition to these feelings of shock, feelings of rejection can also be apparent when a partner ends a relationship seemingly out of the blue.",
"If the end of your relationship came as a shock, it is normal to feel rejected or question your self-worth. But if your partner has made it clear that they no longer want a relationship with you, and that there is no chance of reconciliation - accept what they are saying and focus on yourself.",
"Just because a partner has ended a relationship does not mean you are unlovable or unworthy of their love. Rather than focusing on what you did wrong, focus instead on what you can do to make yourself feel better in the moment.",
"If you think that blocking your ex on social media will help you feel less sad, then it is the right thing to do - as limiting exposure can often help us keep our mind off of the pain.",
"Talking also helps - but just make sure to set limits with your friends and family about what you feel comfortable discussing. While you may be ready to talk about your ex, you may not feel entirely comfortable hearing them talk badly about your ex or your relationship. However, talking through your emotions can be beneficial and often an outside perspective can be helpful. The same is true when and if you decide to get rid of the physical reminders of your relationship. While keeping pictures and other memorabilia is perfectly okay, it is also okay to throw this stuff away if it only causes you pain.",
"And if you have things that you need to return to your ex, having a friend or family member deliver them for you can ease some of the pressure and sadness associated with seeing them again.",
"You may not realise it in the moment, but as time goes on, the feelings of hurt and betrayal will lessen. Reminders of your relationship won’t be as painful and one day, whether it is months or a year from now, thinking of that person won’t cause the same feelings of sadness and hurt to bubble up.",
"Although time is relative to each relationship, moving past these negative feelings in the time we feel we need is integral. If this means ignoring the typical timelines for dealing with heartbreak, that is okay.",
"However, if our negative feelings aren’t healing in time, it may be beneficial to seek professional help in coming to terms with these emotions. As thinking negative or painful thoughts can be damaging to us and to future relationships, getting back into a positive mindset is crucial.",
"The first year will be the hardest - and understanding this is important. You will have moments of sadness and nostalgia, but as long as you remind yourself that the end of the relationship wasn’t entirely your fault, they should pass.",
"Do not accept complete blame for the break-up - but at the same time, try to reflect on what you could have done differently. Relationships involve two people, and a break-up is never the fault of one person entirely.",
"But if you are still having trouble moving on or feel that your emotions relating to the break-up are affecting your ability to enjoy life, talking to someone can help.",
"If you are to successfully move on with your life after a heartbreak, letting go of the negative and focusing only on the positive and the future is key.",
"This way, when you do find love again, you will be entering the relationship as the best version of yourself.",
"Being able to love deeply is an incredible ability - and it is one that will benefit you as you move forward with your life following a heartbreak.",
"Ammanda Major is a Senior Consultant on Sex Therapy at Relate and also write’s the charity’s regular agony aunt column, Ask Ammanda. Relate’s website contains further advice on getting over a break-up and they also offer a free LiveChat with a trained counsellor",
"The Independent's Millennial Love group is the best place to discuss to the highs and lows of modern dating and relationships. Join the conversation here."
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"parsed_md": "How to get over someone, according to a relationship expert | The Independent\n\n# How to get over someone, according to a relationship expert\n\n##\n\nIt is possible to make getting over your ex a pain-free process\n\n * Chelsea Ritschel\n * Thursday 26 July 2018 20:58\n\nClick to follow Indy/Life\n\nEnding a relationship is never easy - and it can be even harder if there is\nstill love shared.\n\nBut just because heartbreak may feel like the end of the world, the good news\nis the pain won’t last forever - and it certainly won’t keep you from falling\nin love again.\n\nAccording to research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, it\ntakes 11 weeks to feel better after a relationship ends. But a separate study\nfound it takes closer to 18 months to heal from the end of a marriage.\n\nIn reality, heartbreak is a grieving process - and it looks completely\ndifferent for everyone.\n\nBecause love is a messy emotion, and each relationship comes with its own\nmemories and feelings, the end of any relationship will be a unique\nexperience.\n\nAnd there is no set time limit for healing - as factors including the length\nof the relationship, shared experiences and memories, whether you had\nchildren, betrayal, and the depth of emotion all play a part in the healing\nprocess.\n\nThe break-up can also be worse or more painful if you didn’t want the\nrelationship to end.\n\nFortunately, although it may not seem like it in the moment, millions of other\npeople are experiencing similar emotions - and millions more have.\n\n## Read more\n\n * I love my girlfriend but she always wants to discuss our relationship\n * I always argue with my partner - is our relationship doomed to fail?\n * Relationship expert reveals how long to wait before getting married\n * There are only three ways to meet anyone anymore\n\nHuman beings are meant to form relationships and fall in love. And just as\nmost people will experience love at least once in their lifetime, many will\nalso experience the sting of heartbreak. It is natural, and expected, to be\nupset and devastated at the end of a relationship - even when the relationship\nmight not have been a positive thing. After all, love is blind and it has the\nability to make people overlook their partner’s flaws. This is truest at the\nend of a relationship, when bad memories are often overshadowed by good ones\nthat make us question why we broke up in the first place.\n\nBut, just like any other wound, heartbreak heals with time, self-care, and a\npositive outlook - and it is possible to move on.\n\nAnd while no two relationships are alike, there are certain things that\neveryone suffering from heartbreak can do to move on.\n\nAccording to relationship expert Ammada Major, there are four steps that will\nhelp you get over someone.\n\nTake time to grieve your loss\n\nFor some, losing a significant other because of a break-up can feel as painful\nas if they died. From seeing or talking to the one you love every day to\nhaving no contact, it can seem impossibly daunting to imagine your life\nwithout them. But it is important to come to terms with this new reality and\naccept it before you can move on. While it may seem appealing to fast-forward\nthrough this period of sadness by keeping busy with other things and people,\nthe reality is the end of a relationship requires a grieving period where we\nprocess what has happened. This is a period of time where those suffering from\na heartbreak can reflect on the relationship and their own behaviour. Rather\nthan trying to suppress these feelings, allowing yourself to feel them is\nintegral to the healing process.\n\nAnd while you are reflecting on the relationship and your emotions related to\nthe break-up, you may learn a thing or two about yourself and what you want\nout of a future relationship.\n\nReconnect with yourself\n\nIn many relationships, the primary focus is on “we” instead of “me” or “I.”\nBut the end of a relationship offers a unique opportunity - to take stock of\nwhere you are in life, and then to do something for you. Although it may sound\ncliché, the end of a relationship offers you the chance to reconnect with you.\nThis may mean taking up a new hobby or reuniting with friends. Taking the time\nto do things that make you feel good, like seeing family, finding a new\ntalent, or going on holiday will all help boost your mood post-break-up. This\nfocus on yourself also means you can enter your next relationship with a self-\nawareness you may have lost. Rather than rushing into a new relationship, take\ntime to focus on your relationship with you.\n\nDon't be afraid to ask for help\n\nRarely do people come to the decision to end a relationship at the same time.\nWhen this is the case, one side is usually surprised or shocked - which will\nonly extend the grieving process. In addition to these feelings of shock,\nfeelings of rejection can also be apparent when a partner ends a relationship\nseemingly out of the blue.\n\nIf the end of your relationship came as a shock, it is normal to feel rejected\nor question your self-worth. But if your partner has made it clear that they\nno longer want a relationship with you, and that there is no chance of\nreconciliation - accept what they are saying and focus on yourself.\n\nJust because a partner has ended a relationship does not mean you are\nunlovable or unworthy of their love. Rather than focusing on what you did\nwrong, focus instead on what you can do to make yourself feel better in the\nmoment.\n\nIf you think that blocking your ex on social media will help you feel less\nsad, then it is the right thing to do - as limiting exposure can often help us\nkeep our mind off of the pain.\n\nTalking also helps - but just make sure to set limits with your friends and\nfamily about what you feel comfortable discussing. While you may be ready to\ntalk about your ex, you may not feel entirely comfortable hearing them talk\nbadly about your ex or your relationship. However, talking through your\nemotions can be beneficial and often an outside perspective can be helpful.\nThe same is true when and if you decide to get rid of the physical reminders\nof your relationship. While keeping pictures and other memorabilia is\nperfectly okay, it is also okay to throw this stuff away if it only causes you\npain.\n\nAnd if you have things that you need to return to your ex, having a friend or\nfamily member deliver them for you can ease some of the pressure and sadness\nassociated with seeing them again.\n\nDuring a break-up, and in the time that follows, relying on your support\nsystem is necessary for healing.\n\nTime does actually heal all\n\nYou may not realise it in the moment, but as time goes on, the feelings of\nhurt and betrayal will lessen. Reminders of your relationship won’t be as\npainful and one day, whether it is months or a year from now, thinking of that\nperson won’t cause the same feelings of sadness and hurt to bubble up.\n\nAlthough time is relative to each relationship, moving past these negative\nfeelings in the time we feel we need is integral. If this means ignoring the\ntypical timelines for dealing with heartbreak, that is okay.\n\nHowever, if our negative feelings aren’t healing in time, it may be beneficial\nto seek professional help in coming to terms with these emotions. As thinking\nnegative or painful thoughts can be damaging to us and to future\nrelationships, getting back into a positive mindset is crucial.\n\n## Love: The great tradition\n\n# Love: The great tradition\n\n## 1/4\n\nGetty Images\n\n## 2/4\n\nGetty Images\n\n## 3/4\n\nGetty Images\n\n## 4/4\n\nGetty Imaegs\n\n## 1/4\n\nGetty Images\n\n## 2/4\n\nGetty Images\n\n## 3/4\n\nGetty Images\n\n## 4/4\n\nGetty Imaegs\n\nThe first year will be the hardest - and understanding this is important. You\nwill have moments of sadness and nostalgia, but as long as you remind yourself\nthat the end of the relationship wasn’t entirely your fault, they should pass.\n\nDo not accept complete blame for the break-up - but at the same time, try to\nreflect on what you could have done differently. Relationships involve two\npeople, and a break-up is never the fault of one person entirely.\n\nBut if you are still having trouble moving on or feel that your emotions\nrelating to the break-up are affecting your ability to enjoy life, talking to\nsomeone can help.\n\nIf you are to successfully move on with your life after a heartbreak, letting\ngo of the negative and focusing only on the positive and the future is key.\n\nThis way, when you do find love again, you will be entering the relationship\nas the best version of yourself.\n\nBeing able to love deeply is an incredible ability - and it is one that will\nbenefit you as you move forward with your life following a heartbreak.\n\nAmmanda Major is a Senior Consultant on Sex Therapy at Relate and also write’s\nthe charity’s regular agony aunt column, Ask Ammanda. Relate’s website\ncontains further advice on getting over a break-up and they also offer a free\nLiveChat with a trained counsellor\n\nThis article has been updated. 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"Unfortunately, this grease and oil can spill, splatter and drip not only into our mouth or fall on our napkin, but also get right onto the front of our new shirt.",
"Oil and grease stains can not only get on your clothing, however, but also on your carpet and upholstery, if we eat near these surfaces or from a greasy bag or box of pizza, for example.",
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"Step 4: Launder in the hottest water allowed for the fabric to thoroughly remove the stain and the grease and oil.",
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"Step 1: Blot up as much of the grease or oil as possible from the upholstery without spreading the stain further.",
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"If that does not work you can mix a solution of two cups cool water and one tablespoon dishwashing liquid, and using this solution, sponge the stain with a clean white cloth, blotting at the stain until the liquid is absorbed, and the stain removed.",
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Repeat if necessary.\n\nYou may also want to watch these videos and other discussion about this\ntechnique for how to remove grease from clothes.\n\n### Removing Oil Stains And Grease Stains From Upholstery\n\nStep 1: Blot up as much of the grease or oil as possible from the upholstery\nwithout spreading the stain further.\n\nStep 2: Place an absorbent, such as cornstarch or baking soda, onto the oil\nstain, and let it soak in for approximately 15 minutes.\n\nStep 3: Scrape or vacuum up the absorbent, which has absorbed some of the oil\nor grease.\n\nHint: Depending on the amount of the grease or oil spilled you may need to\nrepeat this step several times until no more is absorbed by the baking soda or\ncornstarch.\n\nStep 4: For the grease and oil still remaining take a clean white cloth and\nsponge the stain with a dry cleaning solvent.\n\nHint: First, be sure to test this solvent on an inconspicuous area of the\nupholstery to make sure it is safe.\n\nStep 5: Next, blot at the stain until the solvent is absorbed.\n\nStep 6: Repeat steps 4-5 until the stains are removed from the upholstery.\n\nIf that does not work you can mix a solution of two cups cool water and one\ntablespoon dishwashing liquid, and using this solution, sponge the stain with\na clean white cloth, blotting at the stain until the liquid is absorbed, and\nthe stain removed.\n\nOnce the stain from the oil and grease is gone use plain cold water and a new\nwhite cloth and sponge the area to remove the cleaning solution, and then blot\ndry.\n\nHint: Be sure to get the upholstery only as wet as necessary for grease and\noil stain removal.\n\nYou can get more information on how to clean upholstery here.\n\n### Oil Removal Stain Tips For Carpet\n\nThe instructions for grease and oil stain removal from carpet is the same as\nfor upholstery.\n\n### Submit Your Own Stain Removal Tip For Cooking Oil And Grease Stains\n\nDo you have your own stain removal tip for removing stains from cooking oil\nand grease? 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"Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can be made out of anything from organic canola oil to used cooking grease from fast-food restaurants.",
"You can use soap substitutes, bath oils and moisturising creams or ointments to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin in the treatment of dry skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.",
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"Place the balls onto a lightly oiled baking tray and bake them for about 20 minutes, so they are slightly browned.",
"After coupling to the coach, No. 823 was coaled manually and then had to reverse down the shed road to be oiled and greased for the return journey.",
"From the ordinary men and women with oiled hair to those in ties and tuxedos in plush offices, everyone loves a good bite of fast food.",
"Women with oiled and sheeny hair, combs thrust through their buns and intricate embroidered aprons tied round their waists, thronged the riverside bazaar.",
"By trying to make it one, they have ended up with something akin to an attempt at mixing oil and water together.",
"Normally I would assume that tact and a blunt guy like Matt go together about as well as oil and water, but Matt's social graces come from a genuine wish to make everybody happy.",
"The English word oil goes back to Latin oleum, which referred especially to olive oil. If someone sits up writing or reading until very late they are burning the midnight oil, an expression looking back to the days when the main source of artificial light would be an oil lamp. Oil paints are traditionally used for portraits, and since the early 20th century the unkind verdict that someone is no oil painting has been a way of saying that they are not attractive. Water and oil cannot be mixed. People who are incompatible may be described as being like oil and water together. In classical times, there was a belief among seamen—recorded by the Roman statesman and scholar Pliny the Elder ( ad 23–79)—that pouring oil into a stormy sea could calm the waves. This is probably what lies behind the proverbial expression pour oil on troubled waters, meaning to try to settle a disagreement by soothing those involved."
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Compare with fat.\n\nExample sentences\n\n * Many naturally occurring fats and oils consist of esters.\n * Included among these compounds are acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, and numerous other esters and fusel oils.\n * They are chemical compounds which belong to the ‘fatty acid esters’ compounds of an oil and an alcohol.\n * Get more examples\n\n2 (often oils) Oil paint: a portrait in oils\n\nMore example sentences\n\n * Blanding also paints landscapes and portraits in oil, acrylic, pastels and watercolor.\n * The traditional painterly mediums of oil and watercolour remain the norm for the portraiture commissions.\n * The paintings, oils on canvas, were large, and the paper works, also done in oil, were more painted than drawn.\n * Get more examples\n\n## verb\n\n[with object] (often as adjective oiled)\n\n1Lubricate or coat (something) with oil: a lightly oiled baking tray\n\nMore example sentences\n\n * Place the balls onto a lightly oiled baking tray and bake them for about 20 minutes, so they are slightly browned.\n * Lightly oil a 12-hole muffin tray then line each mould with a bacon rasher.\n * After coupling to the coach, No. 823 was coaled manually and then had to reverse down the shed road to be oiled and greased for the return journey.\n * Get more examples\n\nSynonyms\n\nlubricate, grease, smear/cover/rub with oil\n\ninformal lube\n\nView synonyms\n\n1.1Impregnate or treat (something) with oil: her hair was heavily oiled\n\nMore example sentences\n\n * Raúl rose slowly, flattening down his oiled hair with his right hand.\n * From the ordinary men and women with oiled hair to those in ties and tuxedos in plush offices, everyone loves a good bite of fast food.\n * Women with oiled and sheeny hair, combs thrust through their buns and intricate embroidered aprons tied round their waists, thronged the riverside bazaar.\n * Get more examples\n\n## Phrases\n\n#### oil and water\n\n \n\nUsed to refer to two elements, factors, or people that do not agree or blend\ntogether.\n\nExample sentences\n\n * By trying to make it one, they have ended up with something akin to an attempt at mixing oil and water together.\n * Ballads and nu metal bands go together like oil and water, don't they?\n * Normally I would assume that tact and a blunt guy like Matt go together about as well as oil and water, but Matt's social graces come from a genuine wish to make everybody happy.\n * Get more examples\n\n## Derivatives\n\n#### oilless\n\nadjective\n\n## Origin\n\nMiddle English: from Old Northern French olie, Old French oile, from Latin\noleum '(olive) oil'; compare with olea 'olive'.\n\nMore\n\n * The English word oil goes back to Latin oleum, which referred especially to olive oil. 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"Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.",
"All stain removal methods should be applied prior to laundering washable garments. Stains that have been laundered and dried are almost impossible to remove.",
"Sprinkle baking soda, cornstarch or other absorbent in the stain. Let stand for 10 or 15 minutes, and then vacuum.",
"If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. Sponge the stain with this solution. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.",
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"How to Remove Grease and Oil From a Car's Interior. Ick. Someone stepped on one of those greasy spots in those oil-slick minefields known as parking lots. Now it's in your car. Get it out!",
"Place a sheet of butcher paper or a portion of a brown paper bag on the stain, glossy side up.",
"If the stain is an old one, lather a small amount of petroleum jelly onto the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes instead of several hours."
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"Leather Stain Remover is specifically formulated to remove a wide range of stains from any leather surface, without damaging the leather itself. It is perfectly safe to use on all types of leather, with the exception of more absorbant types such as Aniline or Pull-Up leather. Although a dye transfer stain is used for demonstration, the same process can be used for any of the stains listed previosuly.",
"If you would prefer a text/image guide on how to to quickly & easily remove stains from leather, simply follow the steps laid out below:",
"For the purposes of this guide, we will be removing a dye transfer stain from this leather car bolster, the same method can be used to remove any of the stains listed previously.",
"Before attempting to remove a stain from leather, you should clean the entire surface with Leather Ultra Clean. This removes any dirt or contaminants on the surface of the leather, leaving it ready to apply the Leather Stain Remover.",
"After cleaning the area, take the Leather Stain Remover and apply a small amount to a cloth, taking care to avoid spilling any directly on to the surface of the leather.",
"Use this to gently rub the stain remover onto the stained area, applying just enough pressure to begin removing the stain. Too much pressure or aggressive rubbing may result in damage to the finish of your leather.",
"When you begin to see the stain transfer from the leather onto the cloth you are using (as shown on the image to the left) simply switch to a clean area of the cloth, and apply more Leather Stain Remover as before.",
"Repeat this process until the stain has been completely removed and you no longer see any of the stain being transferred onto the cloth.",
"Note: If at any stage during this process you begin to see the colour of the leather being transferred onto your cloth, stop immediately and leave the area to dry. Once dry you can continue to remove the stain again as described.",
"Once you are satisfied that the stain has been completely removed, the area should be cleaned again, using Leather Ultra Clean and a sponge. To do this, spray the Leather Ultra Clean onto the sponge and squeeze until it forms a foam, then use this to clean the entire area thoroughly. This stage will remove any excess stain remover that may be left over from the stain removal process.",
"In order to protect your leather from staining & dirt in the future and to make it easier to maintain, it is highly recommended that you apply Leather Protection Cream. Protecting your leather in this way will ensure that it effectively repels all types of staining and holds dirt on the surface to be easily wiped away.",
"Leather Protection Cream is applied with the use of a clean cloth; simply take the cloth and add a small amount of Protection Cream, as shown.",
"Use the cloth prepared in the previous step to apply a good coat of Leather Protection Cream to the entire surface of the leather. Care should be taken to treat every part of the leather, including hard to reach areas such as folds, wrinkles and stitching, to ensure complete protection. When this is done, leave sufficient time for the leather to dry before using it again.",
"By following this process, you can not only remove practically any stain from your leather sofa, chairs, upholstery, clothing, car interiors and seats, but you will also ensure that they are fully protected from future staining and dirt. This will keep your leather looking and feeling like new for longer, and will extend its functional life significantly!"
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It is\nperfectly safe to use on all types of leather, with the exception of more\nabsorbant types such as Aniline or Pull-Up leather. Although a dye transfer\nstain is used for demonstration, the same process can be used for any of the\nstains listed previosuly.\n\nIf you would prefer a text/image guide on how to to quickly & easily remove\nstains from leather, simply follow the steps laid out below: \n \n--- \n \n## Pictorial Guide \n \n--- \n \n### Step 1: Clean The Area\n\nFor the purposes of this guide, we will be removing a dye transfer stain from\nthis leather car bolster, the same method can be used to remove any of the\nstains listed previously.\n\nBefore attempting to remove a stain from leather, you should clean the entire\nsurface with Leather Ultra Clean. This removes any dirt or contaminants on the\nsurface of the leather, leaving it ready to apply the Leather Stain Remover. \n \n### Step 2: Apply Stain Remover\n\nAfter cleaning the area, take the Leather Stain Remover and apply a small\namount to a cloth, taking care to avoid spilling any directly on to the\nsurface of the leather.\n\nUse this to gently rub the stain remover onto the stained area, applying just\nenough pressure to begin removing the stain. Too much pressure or aggressive\nrubbing may result in damage to the finish of your leather. \n \n### Step 3: Keep Applying\n\nWhen you begin to see the stain transfer from the leather onto the cloth you\nare using (as shown on the image to the left) simply switch to a clean area of\nthe cloth, and apply more Leather Stain Remover as before.\n\nRepeat this process until the stain has been completely removed and you no\nlonger see any of the stain being transferred onto the cloth.\n\nNote: If at any stage during this process you begin to see the colour of the\nleather being transferred onto your cloth, stop immediately and leave the area\nto dry. Once dry you can continue to remove the stain again as described. \n \n### Step 4: Clean the Area Again\n\nOnce you are satisfied that the stain has been completely removed, the area\nshould be cleaned again, using Leather Ultra Clean and a sponge. To do this,\nspray the Leather Ultra Clean onto the sponge and squeeze until it forms a\nfoam, then use this to clean the entire area thoroughly. This stage will\nremove any excess stain remover that may be left over from the stain removal\nprocess.\n\nWhen clean, simply wipe the area down with a clean cloth to remove any\nremaining product from the leather. \n \n### Step 5: Protect Your Leather\n\nIn order to protect your leather from staining & dirt in the future and to\nmake it easier to maintain, it is highly recommended that you apply Leather\nProtection Cream. Protecting your leather in this way will ensure that it\neffectively repels all types of staining and holds dirt on the surface to be\neasily wiped away.\n\nLeather Protection Cream is applied with the use of a clean cloth; simply take\nthe cloth and add a small amount of Protection Cream, as shown. \n \n### Step 6: Apply Protection Cream\n\nUse the cloth prepared in the previous step to apply a good coat of Leather\nProtection Cream to the entire surface of the leather. Care should be taken to\ntreat every part of the leather, including hard to reach areas such as folds,\nwrinkles and stitching, to ensure complete protection. When this is done,\nleave sufficient time for the leather to dry before using it again. \n \nBy following this process, you can not only remove practically any stain from\nyour leather sofa, chairs, upholstery, clothing, car interiors and seats, but\nyou will also ensure that they are fully protected from future staining and\ndirt. 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"The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) defines lubricating grease as: \"A solid to semifluid product of dispersion of a thickening agent in liquid lubricant. Other ingredients imparting special properties may be included\" (ASTM D 288, Standard Definitions of Terms Relating to Petroleum).",
"As this definition indicates, there are three components that form lubricating grease. These components are oil, thickener and additives. The base oil and additive package are the major components in grease formulations, and as such, exert considerable influence on the behavior of the grease. The thickener is often referred to as a sponge that holds the lubricant (base oil plus additives).",
"Most greases produced today use mineral oil as their fluid components. These mineral oil-based greases typically provide satisfactory performance in most industrial applications. In temperature extremes (low or high), a grease that utilizes a synthetic base oil will provide better stability.",
"The thickener is a material that, in combination with the selected lubricant, will produce the solid to semifluid structure. The primary type of thickener used in current grease is metallic soap. These soaps include lithium, aluminum, clay, polyurea, sodium and calcium. Lately, complex thickener-type greases are gaining popularity. They are being selected because of their high dropping points and excellent load-carrying abilities.",
"Complex greases are made by combining the conventional metallic soap with a complexing agent. The most widely used complex grease is lithium based. These are made with a combination of conventional lithium soap and a low- molecular- weight organic acid as the complexing agent.",
"Nonsoap thickeners are also gaining popularity in special applications such as high-temperature environments. Bentonite and silica aerogel are two examples of thickeners that do not melt at high temperatures. There is a misconception, however, that even though the thickener may be able to withstand the high temperatures, the base oil will oxidize quickly at elevated temperatures, thus requiring a frequent relube interval.",
"Additives can play several roles in a lubricating grease. These primarily include enhancing the existing desirable properties, suppressing the existing undesirable properties, and imparting new properties. The most common additives are oxidation and rust inhibitors, extreme pressure, antiwear, and friction-reducing agents.",
"In addition to these additives, boundary lubricants such as molybdenum disulfide (moly) or graphite may be suspended in the grease to reduce friction and wear without adverse chemical reactions to the metal surfaces during heavy loading and slow speeds.",
"The function of grease is to remain in contact with and lubricate moving surfaces without leaking out under the force of gravity, centrifugal action or being squeezed out under pressure. Its major practical requirement is that it retains its properties under shear forces at all temperatures it experiences during use.",
"Grease and oil are not interchangeable. Grease is used when it is not practical or convenient to use oil. The lubricant choice for a specific application is determined by matching the machinery design and operating conditions with desired lubricant characteristics. Grease is generally used for:",
"Machinery that runs intermittently or is in storage for an extended period of time. Because grease remains in place, a lubricating film can instantly form.",
"Machinery that is not easily accessible for frequent lubrication. High-quality greases can lubricate isolated or relatively inaccessible components for extended periods of time without frequent replenishing. These greases are also used in sealed-for-life applications such as some electrical motors and gearboxes.",
"Worn components. Grease maintains thicker films in clearances enlarged by wear and can extend the life of worn parts that were previously lubricated by oil.",
"Grease functions as a sealant to minimize leakage and to keep out contaminants. Because of its consistency, grease acts as a sealant to prevent lubricant leakage and also to prevent entrance of corrosive contaminants and foreign materials. It also acts to keep deteriorated seals effective.",
"Grease is easier to contain than oil. Oil lubrication can require an expensive system of circulating equipment and complex retention devices. In comparison, grease, by virtue of its rigidity, is easily confined with simplified, less costly retention devices.",
"Grease holds solid lubricants in suspension. Finely ground solid lubricants, such as molybdenum disulfide (moly) and graphite, are mixed with grease in high-temperature service or in extreme high-pressure applications. Grease holds solids in suspension while solids will settle out of oils.",
"As with oil, grease displays its own set of characteristics that must be considered when being chosen for an application. The characteristics commonly found on product data sheets include the following:",
"Pumpability is the ability of a grease to be pumped or pushed through a system. More practically, pumpability is the ease with which a pressurized grease can flow through lines, nozzles and fittings of grease-dispensing systems.",
"This is the ability of a grease to withstand the effects of water with no change in its ability to lubricate. A soap/water lather may suspend the oil in the grease, forming an emulsion that can wash away or, to a lesser extent, reduce lubricity by diluting and changing grease consistency and texture.",
"Grease consistency depends on the type and amount of thickener used and the viscosity of its base oil. A grease's consistency is its resistance to deformation by an applied force. The measure of consistency is called penetration. Penetration depends on whether the consistency has been altered by handling or working. ASTM D 217 and D 1403 methods measure penetration of unworked and worked greases. To measure penetration, a cone of given weight is allowed to sink into a grease for five seconds at a standard temperature of 25°C (77°F).",
"The depth, in tenths of a millimeter, to which the cone sinks into the grease is the penetration. A penetration of 100 would represent a solid grease while a penetration of 450 would be semifluid. The NLGI has established consistency numbers or grade numbers, ranging from 000 to 6, corresponding to specified ranges of penetration numbers. Table 1 lists the NLGI grease classifications along with a description of the consistency of how it relates to common semifluids.",
"Dropping point is an indicator of the heat resistance of grease. As grease temperature increases, penetration increases until the grease liquefies and the desired consistency is lost. The dropping point is the temperature at which a grease becomes fluid enough to drip. The dropping point indicates the upper temperature limit at which a grease retains its structure, not the maximum temperature at which a grease may be used.",
"This is the ability of a grease to resist a chemical union with oxygen. The reaction of grease with oxygen produces insoluble gum, sludges and lacquer- like deposits that cause sluggish operation, increased wear and reduction of clearances. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures accelerates oxidation in greases.",
"High temperatures harm greases more than they harm oils. Grease, by its nature, cannot dissipate heat by convection like a circulating oil. Consequently, without the ability to transfer away heat, excessive temperatures result in accelerated oxidation or even carbonization where grease hardens or forms a crust.",
"Effective grease lubrication depends on the grease's consistency. High temperatures induce softening and bleeding, causing grease to flow away from needed areas. The mineral oil in grease can flash, burn or evaporate at temperatures greater than 177°C (350°F).",
"If the temperature of a grease is lowered enough, it will become so viscous that it can be classified as a hard grease. Pumpability suffers and machinery operation may become impossible due to torque limitations and power requirements. As a guideline, the base oil's pour point is considered the low- temperature limit of a grease."
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"parsed_md": "Grease Basics\n\nWe encourage you to read our updated Privacy Policy Hide\n\nSubscribe Today!\n\nPublished by\n\n * Magazine\n\n * Subscribe Today!\n * Current Issue\n * Archive\n * Advertise\n * Newsletters\n\n * Lube-Tips\n * Reliable Plant\n * Machinery Lubrication\n * All Options\n * All Topics\n * Videos\n * Training & Events\n\n * Machinery Lubrication Level 1\n * Machinery Lubrication Level 2\n * Oil Analysis Level 2\n * Oil Analysis Level 3\n * Machinery Lubrication Engineering\n * Online Training\n * International Training\n * Machinery Lubrication Conference\n * Reliable Plant Conference\n * Books\n * Buyer's Guide\n\n * Print\n\nTweet\n\n# Grease Basics\n\nJeremy Wright\n\nThe American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) defines lubricating\ngrease as: \"A solid to semifluid product of dispersion of a thickening agent\nin liquid lubricant. Other ingredients imparting special properties may be\nincluded\" (ASTM D 288, Standard Definitions of Terms Relating to Petroleum).\n\n## Grease Anatomy\n\nAs this definition indicates, there are three components that form lubricating\ngrease. These components are oil, thickener and additives. The base oil and\nadditive package are the major components in grease formulations, and as such,\nexert considerable influence on the behavior of the grease. The thickener is\noften referred to as a sponge that holds the lubricant (base oil plus\nadditives).\n\nFigure 1. Grease Anatomy\n\n### Base Oil\n\nMost greases produced today use mineral oil as their fluid components. These\nmineral oil-based greases typically provide satisfactory performance in most\nindustrial applications. In temperature extremes (low or high), a grease that\nutilizes a synthetic base oil will provide better stability.\n\n### Thickener\n\nThe thickener is a material that, in combination with the selected lubricant,\nwill produce the solid to semifluid structure. The primary type of thickener\nused in current grease is metallic soap. These soaps include lithium,\naluminum, clay, polyurea, sodium and calcium. Lately, complex thickener-type\ngreases are gaining popularity. They are being selected because of their high\ndropping points and excellent load-carrying abilities.\n\nComplex greases are made by combining the conventional metallic soap with a\ncomplexing agent. The most widely used complex grease is lithium based. These\nare made with a combination of conventional lithium soap and a low- molecular-\nweight organic acid as the complexing agent.\n\nNonsoap thickeners are also gaining popularity in special applications such as\nhigh-temperature environments. Bentonite and silica aerogel are two examples\nof thickeners that do not melt at high temperatures. There is a misconception,\nhowever, that even though the thickener may be able to withstand the high\ntemperatures, the base oil will oxidize quickly at elevated temperatures, thus\nrequiring a frequent relube interval.\n\n### Additives\n\nAdditives can play several roles in a lubricating grease. These primarily\ninclude enhancing the existing desirable properties, suppressing the existing\nundesirable properties, and imparting new properties. The most common\nadditives are oxidation and rust inhibitors, extreme pressure, antiwear, and\nfriction-reducing agents.\n\nIn addition to these additives, boundary lubricants such as molybdenum\ndisulfide (moly) or graphite may be suspended in the grease to reduce friction\nand wear without adverse chemical reactions to the metal surfaces during heavy\nloading and slow speeds.\n\nTable 1. NLGI Consistency\n\n## Function\n\nThe function of grease is to remain in contact with and lubricate moving\nsurfaces without leaking out under the force of gravity, centrifugal action or\nbeing squeezed out under pressure. Its major practical requirement is that it\nretains its properties under shear forces at all temperatures it experiences\nduring use.\n\n### Applications Suitable for Grease\n\nGrease and oil are not interchangeable. Grease is used when it is not\npractical or convenient to use oil. The lubricant choice for a specific\napplication is determined by matching the machinery design and operating\nconditions with desired lubricant characteristics. Grease is generally used\nfor:\n\n 1. Machinery that runs intermittently or is in storage for an extended period of time. Because grease remains in place, a lubricating film can instantly form.\n\n 2. Machinery that is not easily accessible for frequent lubrication. High-quality greases can lubricate isolated or relatively inaccessible components for extended periods of time without frequent replenishing. These greases are also used in sealed-for-life applications such as some electrical motors and gearboxes.\n\n 3. Machinery operating under extreme conditions such as high temperatures and pressures, shock loads or slow speed under heavy load.\n\n 4. Worn components. Grease maintains thicker films in clearances enlarged by wear and can extend the life of worn parts that were previously lubricated by oil.\n\n### Functional Properties of Grease\n\n 1. Grease functions as a sealant to minimize leakage and to keep out contaminants. Because of its consistency, grease acts as a sealant to prevent lubricant leakage and also to prevent entrance of corrosive contaminants and foreign materials. It also acts to keep deteriorated seals effective.\n\n 2. Grease is easier to contain than oil. Oil lubrication can require an expensive system of circulating equipment and complex retention devices. In comparison, grease, by virtue of its rigidity, is easily confined with simplified, less costly retention devices.\n\n 3. Grease holds solid lubricants in suspension. Finely ground solid lubricants, such as molybdenum disulfide (moly) and graphite, are mixed with grease in high-temperature service or in extreme high-pressure applications. Grease holds solids in suspension while solids will settle out of oils.\n\n 4. Fluid level does not have to be controlled and monitored.\n\n## Characteristics\n\nAs with oil, grease displays its own set of characteristics that must be\nconsidered when being chosen for an application. The characteristics commonly\nfound on product data sheets include the following:\n\n### Pumpability\n\nPumpability is the ability of a grease to be pumped or pushed through a\nsystem. More practically, pumpability is the ease with which a pressurized\ngrease can flow through lines, nozzles and fittings of grease-dispensing\nsystems.\n\n### Water resistance\n\nThis is the ability of a grease to withstand the effects of water with no\nchange in its ability to lubricate. A soap/water lather may suspend the oil in\nthe grease, forming an emulsion that can wash away or, to a lesser extent,\nreduce lubricity by diluting and changing grease consistency and texture.\n\n### Consistency\n\nGrease consistency depends on the type and amount of thickener used and the\nviscosity of its base oil. A grease's consistency is its resistance to\ndeformation by an applied force. The measure of consistency is called\npenetration. Penetration depends on whether the consistency has been altered\nby handling or working. ASTM D 217 and D 1403 methods measure penetration of\nunworked and worked greases. To measure penetration, a cone of given weight is\nallowed to sink into a grease for five seconds at a standard temperature of\n25°C (77°F).\n\nThe depth, in tenths of a millimeter, to which the cone sinks into the grease\nis the penetration. A penetration of 100 would represent a solid grease while\na penetration of 450 would be semifluid. The NLGI has established consistency\nnumbers or grade numbers, ranging from 000 to 6, corresponding to specified\nranges of penetration numbers. Table 1 lists the NLGI grease classifications\nalong with a description of the consistency of how it relates to common\nsemifluids.\n\n### Dropping point\n\nDropping point is an indicator of the heat resistance of grease. As grease\ntemperature increases, penetration increases until the grease liquefies and\nthe desired consistency is lost. The dropping point is the temperature at\nwhich a grease becomes fluid enough to drip. The dropping point indicates the\nupper temperature limit at which a grease retains its structure, not the\nmaximum temperature at which a grease may be used.\n\n### Oxidation stability\n\nThis is the ability of a grease to resist a chemical union with oxygen. The\nreaction of grease with oxygen produces insoluble gum, sludges and lacquer-\nlike deposits that cause sluggish operation, increased wear and reduction of\nclearances. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures accelerates oxidation in\ngreases.\n\n### High-temperature effects\n\nHigh temperatures harm greases more than they harm oils. Grease, by its\nnature, cannot dissipate heat by convection like a circulating oil.\nConsequently, without the ability to transfer away heat, excessive\ntemperatures result in accelerated oxidation or even carbonization where\ngrease hardens or forms a crust.\n\nEffective grease lubrication depends on the grease's consistency. High\ntemperatures induce softening and bleeding, causing grease to flow away from\nneeded areas. The mineral oil in grease can flash, burn or evaporate at\ntemperatures greater than 177°C (350°F).\n\n### Low-temperature effects\n\nIf the temperature of a grease is lowered enough, it will become so viscous\nthat it can be classified as a hard grease. Pumpability suffers and machinery\noperation may become impossible due to torque limitations and power\nrequirements. As a guideline, the base oil's pour point is considered the low-\ntemperature limit of a grease.\n\nReferences\n\n1\\. Pirro, Wessol. Lubrication Fundamentals. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2001.\n\n2\\. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Engineering and Design - Lubricants and\nHydraulic Fluids. 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"Kasey asked: How do I remove motor oil from the plastic moldings on my vehicle? Motor oil splattered all over the exterior of my vehicle, especially on the plastic moldings.",
"Oil stains can be nasty, but most remove quite easily with simple ingredients from home. Although your garden hose will come in handy for this project, you might have better success if you clean with hot water instead.",
"Create a soapy cleaning solution by squirting dish soap in a bucket of clean water and agitating until bubbles form. Hot water is ideal because it will help to dissolve the oil stain.",
"Dip the sponge or scouring pad in the soapy water. Without wringing either one out, start working on the grease stains.",
"If you’re not having any luck with the detergent, try using a sponge and Kids N Pets Stain Remover. This product does an amazing job with stubborn grease and oil stains. Apply directly to the stains, and do not dilute. It’s safe on any water-safe surface.",
"Don’t put dish soap directly on the stain. It will be difficult to remove, and the residue will attract dirt.",
"This doesn’t work. Dawn is nowhere near strong enough to dissolve and remove oil, let alone the stuck-on stuff that you get from driving down the wrong road.",
"Trichlorethylene can be ordered online, or you can try calling around to your local janitorial supply stores to see if they carry it. Good luck!"
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"parsed_md": "How to Remove Motor Oil from Plastic Vehicle Moldings » How To Clean Stuff.net\n\n## Skip links\n\n * Skip to content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\nHow To Clean Stuff.net\n\n## Header Right\n\n# How to Remove Motor Oil from Plastic Vehicle Moldings\n\nTable of Contents:\n\n 1. You Will Need\n 2. Steps to Remove the Stain\n 3. Additional Tips and Advice\n\nadvertisement\n\nKasey asked: How do I remove motor oil from the plastic moldings on my\nvehicle? Motor oil splattered all over the exterior of my vehicle, especially\non the plastic moldings.\n\nOil stains can be nasty, but most remove quite easily with simple ingredients\nfrom home. Although your garden hose will come in handy for this project, you\nmight have better success if you clean with hot water instead.\n\n## You Will Need:\n\n * Dawn dish soap (or other grease-fighting dish soap)\n * Hot water\n * Sponge (for paint)\n * Cloth scouring pad (for plastic)\n * Toothbrush\n * Small bucket\n\n## Steps to Remove the Stain:\n\n 1. Create a soapy cleaning solution by squirting dish soap in a bucket of clean water and agitating until bubbles form. Hot water is ideal because it will help to dissolve the oil stain.\n 2. Dip the sponge or scouring pad in the soapy water. Without wringing either one out, start working on the grease stains.\n 3. For stubborn areas or to get tiny cracks or crevices, use the toothbrush (but not on paint).\n 4. Change water and repeat as often as needed until the plastic molding is clean.\n\nadvertisement\n\n## Additional Tips and Advice\n\n * If you’re not having any luck with the detergent, try using a sponge and Kids N Pets Stain Remover. This product does an amazing job with stubborn grease and oil stains. Apply directly to the stains, and do not dilute. It’s safe on any water-safe surface.\n * Don’t put dish soap directly on the stain. It will be difficult to remove, and the residue will attract dirt.\n\nFiled Under: Automotive, Cleaning Guides, Exterior And Glass Tagged With:\nmotor-oil\n\n## Was This Guide Helpful?\n\n+12\n\n-3\n\nRating: +9. From 15 votes.\n\nPlease wait...\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n## Related Posts\n\nHow to Remove Tree Sap From Your Car\n\nHow to Clean Your Car\n\nHow to Clean Whitewall Tires\n\nHow to Remove Rust from Chrome\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Marcus says\n\nFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:46 pm\n\nThis doesn’t work. Dawn is nowhere near strong enough to dissolve and remove\noil, let alone the stuck-on stuff that you get from driving down the wrong\nroad.\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 2. S Potgieter says\n\nJune 5, 2018 at 4:04 pm\n\nWhere can I buy trichlorethelene? I need to clean oil off plastic components\nthat have to be sprayed afterwards.\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n * Melanie says\n\nJune 10, 2018 at 9:08 pm\n\nTrichlorethylene can be ordered online, or you can try calling around to your\nlocal janitorial supply stores to see if they carry it. Good luck!\n\nLike\n\n2\n\n2 people like this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n 3. Henrietta says\n\nJune 25, 2013 at 3:39 pm\n\nSo far it’s not working on my plastic car mats... but thanks anyway.\n\nLike\n\n1\n\n1 person likes this.\n\nPlease wait...\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n\n### advertisement\n\n### Featured Guides\n\n#### The Best Air-Cleaning Plants For Your Home\n\n#### “Empty The Garden Centers” – A Call To Clean The Air In Response to the\nAmazon Fires\n\n#### What is the Pixie Stamp?\n\n#### Natural Liquid-Free Way to Clean Your Phone on the Go for Cheap\n\n## Related Posts\n\nHow to Remove Tree Sap From Your Car\n\nHow to Clean Your Car\n\nHow to Clean Whitewall Tires\n\nHow to Remove Rust from Chrome\n\n## Footer\n\n### Cleaning Index\n\n * Cleaning Blog\n * Automotive\n * Clothing & Fabrics\n * Floor & Carpet\n * House\n * Kitchen & Bath\n * Outdoors\n * People & Pets\n * Things You Own\n\n### Site Search:\n\n### About Us\n\n * About Us\n * Guest Post Policy\n * Terms and Conditions\n * Privacy Policy\n * Accessibility Policy\n * Cookie Policy\n * Ask a Question\n * Contact Us\n * Site Map\n\n© Copyright 2021 HowToCleanStuff.net · All Rights Reserved ·\n\n"
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"When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that count -- your diet matters, too.",
"\"Just like every other part of your body, the cells and processes that support strong, vibrant hair depend on a balanced diet,\" says New York nutritionist Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, author of The Beauty Diet.",
"It can take longer to notice changes (both good or bad!) in your hair than in your skin. For example, \"just one week with a poor diet can yield acne flare- ups or dry, sallow skin within days,\" says New York City dermatologist Cybele Fishman, MD, \"but with hair, it can take a few months for a nutritional deficiency or the effects of a crash diet to show up.\"",
"The nutrients you eat today help fortify the hair follicle -- from which each strand is born -- and the scalp that surrounds it. \"Healthier follicles? Healthier hair. Healthier scalp? Healthier hair!\" Drayer says.",
"Of course, there's more to your hair than what you eat. Smoking, hormonal imbalances, and not enough sleep can also affect how your hair looks and feels. No magic nutrient can make up for those concerns.",
"Still, you have a lot more leverage than you might think. If you eat a balanced, varied, protein-rich diet that focuses on the following 10 foods, you'll be giving your hair the TLC it needs and deserves.",
"Besides being rich in protein and vitamin D (both are key to strong hair) the omega-3 fatty acids found in this tasty cold-water fish are the true superstar. Your body can't make those fatty acids, which your body needs to grow hair. About 3% of the hair shaft is make up of these fatty acids, Drayer says. Omega-3s are also found in cell membranes in the skin of your scalp, and in the natural oils that keep your scalp and hair hydrated.",
"Other options: If salmon doesn't thrill you, you can also get essential fatty acids from fish like herring, sardines, trout, and mackerel, as well as avocado, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts (see below for more wonderful things about walnuts.)",
"These are the only type of nut that have a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids. They're also rich in biotin and vitamin E, which helps protect your cells from DNA damage. Since your hair rarely gets much shielding from the sun, this is especially great, Drayer says. Too little biotin can lead to hair loss. Walnuts also have copper, a mineral that helps keep your natural hair color rich and lustrous, Fishman says."
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Krieger\n\nReviewed by Victoria Barbosa, MD\n\nWebMD Feature\n\nWebMD Feature Archive\n\nBetter-looking hair can start at your next meal.\n\n\"Just like every other part of your body, the cells and processes that support\nstrong, vibrant hair depend on a balanced diet,\" says New York nutritionist\nLisa Drayer, MA, RD, author of The Beauty Diet.\n\nIt can take longer to notice changes (both good or bad!) in your hair than in\nyour skin. For example, \"just one week with a poor diet can yield acne flare-\nups or dry, sallow skin within days,\" says New York City dermatologist Cybele\nFishman, MD, \"but with hair, it can take a few months for a nutritional\ndeficiency or the effects of a crash diet to show up.\"\n\nThe nutrients you eat today help fortify the hair follicle -- from which each\nstrand is born -- and the scalp that surrounds it. \"Healthier follicles?\nHealthier hair. Healthier scalp? Healthier hair!\" Drayer says.\n\nOf course, there's more to your hair than what you eat. Smoking, hormonal\nimbalances, and not enough sleep can also affect how your hair looks and\nfeels. No magic nutrient can make up for those concerns.\n\nStill, you have a lot more leverage than you might think. If you eat a\nbalanced, varied, protein-rich diet that focuses on the following 10 foods,\nyou'll be giving your hair the TLC it needs and deserves.\n\n### 1\\. Salmon\n\nBesides being rich in protein and vitamin D (both are key to strong hair) the\nomega-3 fatty acids found in this tasty cold-water fish are the true\nsuperstar. Your body can't make those fatty acids, which your body needs to\ngrow hair. About 3% of the hair shaft is make up of these fatty acids, Drayer\nsays. Omega-3s are also found in cell membranes in the skin of your scalp, and\nin the natural oils that keep your scalp and hair hydrated.\n\nOther options: If salmon doesn't thrill you, you can also get essential fatty\nacids from fish like herring, sardines, trout, and mackerel, as well as\navocado, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts (see below for more wonderful things about\nwalnuts.)\n\n### 2\\. Walnuts\n\nThese are the only type of nut that have a significant amount of omega-3 fatty\nacids. They're also rich in biotin and vitamin E, which helps protect your\ncells from DNA damage. Since your hair rarely gets much shielding from the\nsun, this is especially great, Drayer says. Too little biotin can lead to hair\nloss. 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"By way of introduction, I’m the manager of the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline. The Hotline is a toll-free telephone service that is available year round, Monday through Friday, to answer your questions about meat, poultry, and egg products. We receive over 80,000 calls a year from people like you who want to know how to prepare and store these foods safely. We also answer questions online at AskKaren.gov.",
"As you might imagine, there are some questions that we get on a regular basis. In fact, the most frequently asked question that we hear on the Hotline is:",
"What would we do without our refrigerators! When it comes to appliances that keep our foods safe, the refrigerator may be the most important because it slows down the growth of bacteria that cause food poisoning. At temperatures between 40 and 140 °F, bacteria grows most rapidly. That’s why we call this temperature range “the Danger Zone.”",
"A refrigerator set to 40 °F or below will protect most foods – but not forever. The cool temperatures slow down bacterial growth but they don’t stop the growth completely. So, it’s important to use food in a timely fashion to help maintain freshness and quality. Over time, even chilled foods will spoil.",
"Because we get so many questions about storing food safely in the refrigerator, we put together this chart, which lists storage times for all sorts of meats and meat products:",
"If you’re looking for more details on refrigeration, from the history of refrigeration to removing odors from refrigerators, check out Refrigeration and Food Safety on USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service Web site.",
"We look forward to answering your questions and helping you keep food safe. If you have questions or comments about this topic, add a comment here and let us know. And don’t forget that you can always reach the Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 toll-free or online at AskKaren.gov.",
"A. The guidelines that we provide on FoodSafety.gov are intended for individuals who buy and prepare food for themselves and their families. When it comes to retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses that deal with food, the government is responsible for setting standards, conducting inspections, and enforcing the law when businesses don't comply with the standards. If you'd like more information, take a look at the Inspections & Compliance section of our site.",
"A. The ServSafe recommendations are based on the FDA Food Code, which is intended for retail and food service establishments, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and other institutions that serve food. Those guidelines are for trained cooks in these businesses who are using professional cooking equipment. By contrast, our recommendations on FoodSafety.gov are intended for home cooks.",
"Q. If poultry can be in the refrigerator one day, how do you thaw out a turkey when the label says to leave it in the refrigerator 2-3 days?",
"A. Once the turkey is fully thawed, it is like a fresh turkey and it can be refrigerated 1-2 additional days. Take a look at our Turkey Thawing Chart to see how long it takes to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator or in cold water."
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The Hotline is a toll-free telephone service that is available year\nround, Monday through Friday, to answer your questions about meat, poultry,\nand egg products. We receive over 80,000 calls a year from people like you who\nwant to know how to prepare and store these foods safely. We also answer\nquestions online at AskKaren.gov.\n\nAs you might imagine, there are some questions that we get on a regular basis.\nIn fact, the most frequently asked question that we hear on the Hotline is:\n\nHow long can I keep meat in the refrigerator?\n\nWhat would we do without our refrigerators! When it comes to appliances that\nkeep our foods safe, the refrigerator may be the most important because it\nslows down the growth of bacteria that cause food poisoning. At temperatures\nbetween 40 and 140 °F, bacteria grows most rapidly. That’s why we call this\ntemperature range “the Danger Zone.”\n\nA refrigerator set to 40 °F or below will protect most foods – but not\nforever. The cool temperatures slow down bacterial growth but they don’t stop\nthe growth completely. So, it’s important to use food in a timely fashion to\nhelp maintain freshness and quality. Over time, even chilled foods will spoil.\n\nHere are some basic guidelines for storing meat in the refrigerator.\n\n * Raw ground meats, all poultry, seafood, and variety meats: Refrigerate 1 to 2 days.\n * Raw roasts, steaks, and chops (beef, veal, lamb, and pork): Refrigerate 3 to 5 days.\n * Cooked meat, poultry, and seafood: Store in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days.\n\nBecause we get so many questions about storing food safely in the\nrefrigerator, we put together this chart, which lists storage times for all\nsorts of meats and meat products:\n\nStorage Times for the Refrigerator and Freezer\n\nIt’s a great resource, and we recommend that you bookmark this page or print\nit out for future reference.\n\nIf you’re looking for more details on refrigeration, from the history of\nrefrigeration to removing odors from refrigerators, check out Refrigeration\nand Food Safety on USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service Web site.\n\nWe look forward to answering your questions and helping you keep food safe. If\nyou have questions or comments about this topic, add a comment here and let us\nknow. And don’t forget that you can always reach the Hotline at 1-888-674-6854\ntoll-free or online at AskKaren.gov.\n\n## Questions and Answers\n\nPosted April 1, 2010\n\nQ. Are retailers supposed follow the guidelines in this blog? What happens if\nthey don't?\n\nA. The guidelines that we provide on FoodSafety.gov are intended for\nindividuals who buy and prepare food for themselves and their families. When\nit comes to retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses that deal with\nfood, the government is responsible for setting standards, conducting\ninspections, and enforcing the law when businesses don't comply with the\nstandards. If you'd like more information, take a look at the Inspections &\nCompliance section of our site.\n\nQ. How does the use of a home vacuum sealer change the time frames in this\nblog?\n\nA. Our storage guidelines are the same for home vacuum packaged meats and\npoultry.\n\nQ. The Danger Zone recommended by ServSafe is different from the one you\nspecified here. Why?\n\nA. The ServSafe recommendations are based on the FDA Food Code, which is\nintended for retail and food service establishments, such as grocery stores,\nrestaurants, and other institutions that serve food. Those guidelines are for\ntrained cooks in these businesses who are using professional cooking\nequipment. By contrast, our recommendations on FoodSafety.gov are intended for\nhome cooks.\n\nQ. If poultry can be in the refrigerator one day, how do you thaw out a turkey\nwhen the label says to leave it in the refrigerator 2-3 days?\n\nA. Once the turkey is fully thawed, it is like a fresh turkey and it can be\nrefrigerated 1-2 additional days. 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"We simply heat up a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, and smear it with a little vegetable oil. Then we add our cooked meat (in this photo, roasted pork loin with herbs and garlic) and sear it for a few minutes, turning it frequently.",
"We find that this method of reheating meat seems to preserve its flavor best, and even adds new layers of flavor with all that searing action. There's a fresh golden crust on the outside of the meat, and the inside is warm although not completely hot and overcooked.",
"If we know that we'll have meat leftovers from a meal, sometimes we will even undercook a portion of the meat a little to allow for more room to sear it later without overcooking. We've done this pork loin and pork chops, and even with little strips of leftover steak — those just need a quick toss in the skillet.",
"This really is the best method, we think, for reheating meat that was quickly cooked to begin with — as opposed to braised or stewed meat, which is much more forgiving. Braised or stewed meat can be gently reheated in the oven, on the stove, or in the microwave.",
"What's the best way to heat up leftover meat? Do you have a favorite way to reheat chicken, steak, lamb, and pork?"
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"I do understand the mission of this site is to see what the best is, no matter what category, item or topic......Fundamentally, that's not what I focus on myself....Sometimes I learn something good, and sometimes I do not...regardless, I just like to experiment and share the results with you. in the process, sometimes some positive things are realized and some myths are dispelled in the process. With regards to reheating Roast Prime Rib, the query is always for the best way to keep it at the same temperature as originally roasted. In the past, I have opined that except for a little color change on the surface...essentially you can reheat at 200-250* in the oven without any significant increase in temperature, arguing the meat is being warmed, not cooked at such low temperatures. Others opine that the Sous-Vide method is best, but since I have zero experience with that method or by simply reheating with hot tap water in a seal plastic Zip-Lock bag..I cannot offer you an opinion or critical review. The last method that I could think of is by simply reheating with a quick time spent in a fry pan on top of the stove. The microwave is not an option...",
"This post is simply to show you two methods I used to heat two different pieces of Prime Rib I made from this years Holiday Roasts, both roasted to Medium-Rare temperature..",
"The first is a 3/4 inch slice that was placed on a Stoneware Plate, the yellow one in the pictures. I place the plate directly on top of a preheated Grill Pan, between a low and medium flame....After about 6 minutes, a little blood appeared and I removed the plate. You can see the results, that the meat did not change color on top, but the bottom of the meat did turn color from cooking...still it did not affect the original temperature of the beef and was warm for a pleasant serving temperature.",
"The second piece of Roast Prime Rib was a much thicker End Cut at 1.5 inches thick. For this test, I placed the meat into a fry pan and into a preheated 250* for one hour. The door was never opened and no checks on temperature were ever made to see how it was progressing. At the end of the hour warm up phase, similar to how I recommend how beef roasts should be handled after the holding, or resting phase....the Prime Rib was removed from the oven where there was about a teaspoon's worth of juice that pooled in the pan....the color of the meat had also turned from the heat, not grey, but just a deeper brownish red. The Prime Rib was then placed to sear in a preheated Fry Pan for exactly 75 seconds on each side where it was removed directly to the plate. There was no resting and slices were made so you could see the results.....the meat was still pink with just a little outer ring from the sear. ...You can even see the steam emitting from the meat...so the beef was hot and not just merely warm. Please note that while the meat cooled as it was being eaten on the plate, the color of the interior of the meat retained a beautiful pink or red color.",
"Offal is having a big moment in the food world, which prompted Guillermo (a self proclaimed offal lover) to visit chef Jeremy Salamon (one of NYC's youngest LGBTQ rising star chefs) at The Eddy, right on time to celebrate Pride month. Jeremy's critically-appraised, mostly Hungarian menu, was inspired by his grandmother’s recipes. Offal is a staple of Eastern European cuisines, so it made sense to make delicious pastrami beef tongue. Let's tongue for Pride! PS: The Eddy will be closing it's doors this Monday 6/17 after dinner service - New Yorkers: the restaurant will be offering all guests a 25% discount on their check (no minimums, no maximums, no questions asked).",
"Café Gratitude, a small vegan chain from California, has an interesting concept to improve the future of our planet. Meatless Monday deals and offerings across the country show no signs of slowing down. Growing concern over both the quality of mass-processed meats along with climate change and the humane treatment of animals, is inspiring folks to adopt vegan habits, at least part-time anyways. The café took a step ahead by offering 50% off on their most popular dishes every Monday for a limited time, as an incentive for diners, while trying to motivate other restaurants to follow the model. Café Gratitude’s motto “Be plant rich” means they want you to live a rich life mostly on plants.",
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The\nmicrowave is not an option...\n\nThis post is simply to show you two methods I used to heat two different\npieces of Prime Rib I made from this years Holiday Roasts, both roasted to\nMedium-Rare temperature..\n\nThe first is a 3/4 inch slice that was placed on a Stoneware Plate, the yellow\none in the pictures. I place the plate directly on top of a preheated Grill\nPan, between a low and medium flame....After about 6 minutes, a little blood\nappeared and I removed the plate. You can see the results, that the meat did\nnot change color on top, but the bottom of the meat did turn color from\ncooking...still it did not affect the original temperature of the beef and was\nwarm for a pleasant serving temperature.\n\nThe second piece of Roast Prime Rib was a much thicker End Cut at 1.5 inches\nthick. For this test, I placed the meat into a fry pan and into a preheated\n250* for one hour. The door was never opened and no checks on temperature were\never made to see how it was progressing. At the end of the hour warm up phase,\nsimilar to how I recommend how beef roasts should be handled after the\nholding, or resting phase....the Prime Rib was removed from the oven where\nthere was about a teaspoon's worth of juice that pooled in the pan....the\ncolor of the meat had also turned from the heat, not grey, but just a deeper\nbrownish red. The Prime Rib was then placed to sear in a preheated Fry Pan for\nexactly 75 seconds on each side where it was removed directly to the plate.\nThere was no resting and slices were made so you could see the results.....the\nmeat was still pink with just a little outer ring from the sear. ...You can\neven see the steam emitting from the meat...so the beef was hot and not just\nmerely warm. 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3,708,187 | How To Spot Fake All Star Converse | To spot fake All Star Converse, check to see if the pin stripe on the top edge of the sole is shaky, which is a sign that the shoe is a fake. In addition, take a look at the Chuck Taylor patch, which should show a navy blue star and Taylor's signature. If you're still unsure, check to see if the All Stars logo is printed clearly on the tongue, and if the tongue is made out of a thin canvas. If the logo isn't clear or the tongue is made out of a different material, the shoes are fake. You may also see that the stitching is loose or uneven, which means it's a fake. | [
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"We can also help determine whether sneakers are counterfeit (or fake) by a sneaker legit check. If you are curious about certain websites selling counterfeits, you may check our Legit Website Check page to see a list of legit websites. You may post here, give information about the sneaker, and post pictures. You do not have to be registered. You can also provide a link to the pictures of the sneakers. Pictures of the tags are highly recommended. Other members not registered are also free to give their opinions and comment on requested legit checks. We may also legit check websites, as there is a website bar in the form provided.",
"If the price seems too good to be true, then it is too good to be true! 99% the shoes are fake. 2) Compare the tag with an authentic sneakers’ tag, 90% the counterfeit fakes have different tags. 3) Awkward shape in sneaker compared to the original legit ones. 4) Very low quality production in fakes (ie; stitching, awkward logos). 5) Boxes for fakes are usually obviously fake as well, with the grooves of the cardboard becoming more visible, stickers of boxers are usually dead giveaways (Sticker peeling, awkward product print, etc). 6) Most common counterfeit sneakers are the Air Jordan 11s, Foamposite fakes are on the rise. 7) Websites with URLS (www.websitehere.com) containing words: discount, cheap, affordable, etc, are dead giveaways and 100% the products they sell are counterfeit.",
"(More to be added) Posts will be deleted after 1-2 months if page gets cluttered. Links of 3 or more will be marked as spam. Please use only 2 links per post. Certain words used will also be marked as spam, please use alternative words. We KicksWorth staff have the right to delete any unnecessary posts at any given time. Lastly, be smart and beware and never wear fakes! jordan 11 legit check yeezy legit check",
"We had to switch to the comment system Disqus due to image uploading issue. You do not need to be registered to post a comment for a request, however it’s recommended to register a Disqus account. But here, you can post as a guest. Just click the Name bar and enter a name and email and click “Post as Guest”. If disqus comments do not load, just refresh.",
"NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY, LEGIT CHECKS FOR THIS SECTION IS NOW CLOSED. WE SWITCHED ONTO SMARTPHONE MESSAGES FOR FAST, CONVENIENT AND LIVE LEGIT AND PRICE CHECKS. OVER THE YEARS MY STAFF HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR FREE, AND NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THEM PAID AND DO THIS FOR A CAREER. THE DEMAND IS HIGH AND WE LOVE HELPING PEOPLE EVERYDAY PREVENT THE PURCHASE OF FAKES AND EVEN GET THEIR REFUNDS FROM BUYING FAKES. PLEASE GO TO https://kicksworth.com/subscribe FOR LEGIT AND PRICE CHECKS. ASK US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYTHING OR AFTER YOU RECEIVE ANYTHING SO WE CAN CHECK. WE CAN EVEN CHECK CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES.",
"Copyright © 2018 All Rights Reserved. Kicksworth is not affiliated with any major sneaker brand or company. All Price and Legit checks are based off opinion from staff with heavy experience within the sneaker industry."
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"For decades the Chuck Taylor All Star basketball shoe only came in black, with a white variant released in 1947. Under pressure from basketball teams, Converse decided in 1966 to manufacture other colors. Different materials also began to be used, starting in the 1970s, including leather, suede and vinyl, and even hemp, rather than just canvas. Besides high-tops, low-cuts and later knee-high versions were produced.",
"Unfortunately, along with success comes imitation and Converse is no exception. Converse products are counterfeited which hurts the Converse brand with counterfeiters producing and selling poor quality reproductions.",
"On October 14, 2014 Converse filed suit in U.S. district court in New York and the International Trade Commission against Wal-Mart and H&M, seeking defendants be banned from selling copycat products. The lawsuits came only after the company issued about 180 letters over the past few years asking retailers to stop selling imitation shoes.",
"Advertised on China websites, this Chuck Taylor All-Star would be is difficult identify as a authentic or counterfeit from the photo.",
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"When you find yourself shopping in another part of the world, it’s not too difficult to come across a treasure trove of stuff that cost a tenth of what it normally costs at home. There’s obviously a huge market out there for this sort of thing and it’s not uncommon for consumers to take part in these “bargains” when they get the chance. Ask them about it and they either claim they were ripped off or they end up boasting about the purchase from the XYZ shopping district in so and so country.",
"With very realistic imitations, people end up getting scammed by paying premium prices for the replicas. No doubt that this is criminal. But what about those who deliberately purchase knock offs to cut down on the costs? These are the folks who may even show off and pass their latest purchase from the flea market as the “real thing”. And with the age of eBay, this practice has proliferated even further.",
"Not surprisingly, most buyers are young, have little money but are highly brand conscious. Those who live in a place where pirating and merchandise cloning are prevalent will most likely have some if not many of their possessions as copies.",
"For those who are intent on spending on such products, the major argument they make is that it’s a “victimless” crime and ask: why not just have the market decide what’s acceptable. I’ve also heard the argument that since many vendors of such pirated materials are poor and only trying to make ends meet, then some have felt sorry about their predicament, and end up patronizing them for their wares. This is unfortunately the case in countries where this “crime” is rampant — the poor make do with these options.",
"Counterfeiting and piracy cost the U.S. economy between $200 billion and $250 billion per year, are responsible for the loss of 750,000 American jobs, and pose a threat to health and safety. From DVDs and CDs, shampoo and batteries to car parts, prescription drugs and electrical equipment, every product in every industry is vulnerable.",
"These days, you can’t smuggle in a pirated or fake product into America without getting into trouble but no doubt it still happens. So the market for counterfeits does exist. So if you want to know how to protect yourself from unknowingly picking up a clone, here’s what to do:",
"Check product details, labels, packaging carefully. There could be expired dates, missing labels or broken seals, not to mention the lack of any warranty information that you may come to expect for the type of item you are purchasing. The product may not even be intact or look disturbed.",
"Be aware of payment methods. Watch out for pricing conditions. If a vendor or store asks you to pay only with cash, then this could be a red flag! They may even allow you to liberally haggle and negotiate pricing or offer to skip on tax charges. When shopping online, you may want to double check that transactions are secure and that order information has standard charges.",
"Consider the source and visit established retailers. If you’re buying at a flea market or traveling fair, it’s best to be extra vigilant. You won’t need that same paranoia shopping at large department stores. Check out truecosts.org for how authorized retailers operate and more on how to fight piracy.",
"Ask questions. When I visit open air market stalls with tempting goodies on display, I do ask a lot of questions. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is! Interestingly, you can tell from people’s body language if what they’re selling is authentic or otherwise. While abroad, it isn’t unusual to get admissions from merchants that they are offering pirated wares. In fact, the wares themselves are quite often obvious copies which you don’t even need to verify.",
"Report problems and file the necessary complaints. If you encounter unsafe products, you can report them to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (800-638-2772) through this form. Intellectual property crimes can be reported to local authorities or to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center.",
"Be extra vigilant when shopping abroad. You can review travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State prior to visiting other countries to check on the situation on counterfeit goods in these areas. Take note that U.S. Customs will confiscate any products they deem to be in question during travel inspections.",
"Sound the alarm. Let your friends and family know about what you encounter. Community vigilance helps (unless of course they’re fans of knock offs).",
"Know what you’re buying before you open your wallet. And spend wisely. Either way, it would be interesting to see how people do feel about this.",
"Living abroad (esp. Russia), I saw a lot more knock-offs for sale than I ever did in the States. Part of this lies in the fact that we are simply “smarter” brand consumers than others are because we grow up knowing which direction the Nike swoop faces or how to spell Adidas or Panasonic. These are things it is difficult to avoid in our world. Others may be duped (though they rarely pay full price for their lack of knowledge), whether it is because they aren’t indoctrinated in branding or because their English isn’t good enough to recognize real vs. made-up words.",
"I believe most Westerners purchasing counterfeit products do so on purpose, in order to game the system. There’s an odd sort of “I care about branding, but not enough to purchase the real brand” tension in fakes.",
"But then, what is a brand? Often you are simply paying for more marketing. Sometimes this “illustrates” better quality, sometimes not. Is there a difference between Campbell’s cream of mushroom and store brand? It is of course one thing to be “fooled” and then poisoned by knock-off Colgate toothpaste, it is another to choose between Colgate and store-brand. But where do we draw the line between acceptable and illegitimate copies of products? Further, the recent product recalls show that high-end branding (ie Thomas the Train Engine) can have little to do with the safety/quality of the final product. So, are we really that much worse off wearing Mikes than Nikes?",
"It’s one thing to buy knock offs that resemble a name brand, but counterfeit items being sold for a price comparable to the real thing is what to watch out for. If the product is cheaper and of good quality, who am I to argue."
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"parsed_md": "Who Buys Fake Goods? Plus How To Spot Counterfeit Products\n\n * About\n * Archives\n * Categories\n * Contact\n\nHelping You Make Smart Financial Choices\n\nFollow Feed Email\n\n * Home\n * Credit Cards\n * Best Brokers\n * Savings Rates\n * Mortgage Rates\n * Refinancing Rates\n\n# Who Buys Fake Goods? Plus How To Spot Counterfeit Products\n\nby Silicon Valley Blogger on 2007-06-2610\n\nWhen you find yourself shopping in another part of the world, it’s not too\ndifficult to come across a treasure trove of stuff that cost a tenth of what\nit normally costs at home. There’s obviously a huge market out there for this\nsort of thing and it’s not uncommon for consumers to take part in these\n“bargains” when they get the chance. Ask them about it and they either claim\nthey were ripped off or they end up boasting about the purchase from the XYZ\nshopping district in so and so country.\n\nWith very realistic imitations, people end up getting scammed by paying\npremium prices for the replicas. No doubt that this is criminal. But what\nabout those who deliberately purchase knock offs to cut down on the costs?\nThese are the folks who may even show off and pass their latest purchase from\nthe flea market as the “real thing”. And with the age of eBay, this practice\nhas proliferated even further.\n\nNot surprisingly, most buyers are young, have little money but are highly\nbrand conscious. Those who live in a place where pirating and merchandise\ncloning are prevalent will most likely have some if not many of their\npossessions as copies.\n\nFor those who are intent on spending on such products, the major argument they\nmake is that it’s a “victimless” crime and ask: why not just have the market\ndecide what’s acceptable. I’ve also heard the argument that since many vendors\nof such pirated materials are poor and only trying to make ends meet, then\nsome have felt sorry about their predicament, and end up patronizing them for\ntheir wares. This is unfortunately the case in countries where this “crime” is\nrampant — the poor make do with these options.\n\nHere are some samples of the fake and the real. Question is, who buys these\nfakes?\n\n### Real\n\n|\n\n### Versus\n\n|\n\n### Fake \n \n---|---|--- \n \nImage Credit: Google images and Hemmy.net’s Chinese Fake Brands\n\nWho purchases them?\n\nAnswer: more people than you can imagine.\n\nThe government’s stance of course, is that businesses and economies do get\nhurt.\n\n> Counterfeiting and piracy cost the U.S. economy between $200 billion and\n> $250 billion per year, are responsible for the loss of 750,000 American\n> jobs, and pose a threat to health and safety. From DVDs and CDs, shampoo and\n> batteries to car parts, prescription drugs and electrical equipment, every\n> product in every industry is vulnerable.\n\nHere’s why you shouldn’t buy fakes: beyond being a moral issue, it’s also\nillegal, cheapens the genuine products, can be unsafe, does not provide or\nhonor guarantees or warranties, the sources of goods are questionable and\nwhere your money goes can also be questionable. When this business model\nsucceeds, it is easy to have it become pervasive.\n\nThese days, you can’t smuggle in a pirated or fake product into America\nwithout getting into trouble but no doubt it still happens. So the market for\ncounterfeits does exist. So if you want to know how to protect yourself from\nunknowingly picking up a clone, here’s what to do:\n\n### How To Spot Counterfeit Goods\n\nCheck product details, labels, packaging carefully. There could be expired\ndates, missing labels or broken seals, not to mention the lack of any warranty\ninformation that you may come to expect for the type of item you are\npurchasing. The product may not even be intact or look disturbed.\n\nBe aware of payment methods. Watch out for pricing conditions. If a vendor or\nstore asks you to pay only with cash, then this could be a red flag! They may\neven allow you to liberally haggle and negotiate pricing or offer to skip on\ntax charges. When shopping online, you may want to double check that\ntransactions are secure and that order information has standard charges.\n\nConsider the source and visit established retailers. If you’re buying at a\nflea market or traveling fair, it’s best to be extra vigilant. You won’t need\nthat same paranoia shopping at large department stores. Check out\ntruecosts.org for how authorized retailers operate and more on how to fight\npiracy.\n\nAsk questions. When I visit open air market stalls with tempting goodies on\ndisplay, I do ask a lot of questions. If it looks too good to be true, it\nprobably is! Interestingly, you can tell from people’s body language if what\nthey’re selling is authentic or otherwise. While abroad, it isn’t unusual to\nget admissions from merchants that they are offering pirated wares. In fact,\nthe wares themselves are quite often obvious copies which you don’t even need\nto verify.\n\nReport problems and file the necessary complaints. If you encounter unsafe\nproducts, you can report them to the Consumer Product Safety Commission\n(800-638-2772) through this form. Intellectual property crimes can be reported\nto local authorities or to the National Intellectual Property Rights\nCoordination Center.\n\nBe extra vigilant when shopping abroad. You can review travel advisories from\nthe U.S. Department of State prior to visiting other countries to check on the\nsituation on counterfeit goods in these areas. Take note that U.S. Customs\nwill confiscate any products they deem to be in question during travel\ninspections.\n\nSound the alarm. Let your friends and family know about what you encounter.\nCommunity vigilance helps (unless of course they’re fans of knock offs).\n\nKnow what you’re buying before you open your wallet. And spend wisely. Either\nway, it would be interesting to see how people do feel about this.\n\nCopyright © 2007 The Digerati Life. All Rights Reserved.\n\nCategorized under: Frugality & Budgeting, Smart Spending — Written by SVB\n\n## Like this article? Subscribe!\n\nThe Digerati Life Email Feed\n\nThe Digerati Life RSS Feed\n\nFollow us on Twitter\n\n#### Related Posts:\n\n * Online Bargain Shopping Pitfalls: Top 5 Signs You’re Being Conned\n * Should You Buy Knock Offs? Save Money On Replicas\n * Profit From The Weak U.S. Dollar With Currency Plays And Other Strategies\n * Save Money When Buying Those Cool Electronics and Gadgets You Hanker For\n * Quicken Download Sale: Software CDs and Downloads On Discount\n\n{ 3 comments... read them below or add one }\n\nSilicon Valley Blogger July 9, 2007 at 9:30 pm\n\n \n\nWhat? Nobody wants to engage in an animated debate over knock-offs? Fake or\nreal? What’s your thrill? 😉\n\npoetloverrebelspy November 28, 2007 at 2:46 am\n\n \n\nLiving abroad (esp. Russia), I saw a lot more knock-offs for sale than I ever\ndid in the States. Part of this lies in the fact that we are simply “smarter”\nbrand consumers than others are because we grow up knowing which direction the\nNike swoop faces or how to spell Adidas or Panasonic. These are things it is\ndifficult to avoid in our world. Others may be duped (though they rarely pay\nfull price for their lack of knowledge), whether it is because they aren’t\nindoctrinated in branding or because their English isn’t good enough to\nrecognize real vs. made-up words.\n\nI believe most Westerners purchasing counterfeit products do so on purpose, in\norder to game the system. There’s an odd sort of “I care about branding, but\nnot enough to purchase the real brand” tension in fakes.\n\nBut then, what is a brand? Often you are simply paying for more marketing.\nSometimes this “illustrates” better quality, sometimes not. Is there a\ndifference between Campbell’s cream of mushroom and store brand? It is of\ncourse one thing to be “fooled” and then poisoned by knock-off Colgate\ntoothpaste, it is another to choose between Colgate and store-brand. But where\ndo we draw the line between acceptable and illegitimate copies of products?\nFurther, the recent product recalls show that high-end branding (ie Thomas the\nTrain Engine) can have little to do with the safety/quality of the final\nproduct. So, are we really that much worse off wearing Mikes than Nikes?\n\nVespel April 6, 2009 at 9:05 pm\n\n \n\nIt’s one thing to buy knock offs that resemble a name brand, but counterfeit\nitems being sold for a price comparable to the real thing is what to watch out\nfor. 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681,278 | How To Hunt Turkeys | Before you hunt turkeys, you first need to get a license from your local Department of Environmental Conservation. If you’re unsure where to locate turkeys, look for open areas, such as corn or wheat fields, or wooded areas. Keep an eye out for feathers, V-shaped scratches in tree trunks, and droppings at the base of trees, which will help you track them. Once you’ve found a flock, setup a decoy to lure the turkeys, and hide about 40 yards away. You can also set up blinds to make you harder to spot. When you have a good shot on a turkey, aim for its neck or head, to kill it quickly. | [
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"Spring gobbler season gets all the attention, but you can't call yourself a real turkey hunter until you embrace the challenge and excitement of bird hunting in autumn",
"FALL WAS THE ORIGINAL turkey season. We eat turkey at Thanksgiving, not Easter, yet the generation of hunters that came of age during the bird's “great comeback” sees turkey hunting as a spring-only pursuit. Although many turkey hunters have never tried it, they'll tell you the fall hunt is boring (“Turkey hunting is all about the gobble”) or wrong (“I'd never kill a hen”).",
"They're missing out. Half a dozen lost turkeys converging on you from six different directions gets your heart going every bit as fast as a spring gobbler at 30 steps does. Shooting a hen is no more wrong than shooting an antlerless deer, and after you've had a 10-pound hen or even a 6-pound poult roasted whole for Thanksgiving, a Butterball will never satisfy you again. If you're determined to shoot gobblers only, they're out there in the fall, by the flock.",
"You already own the gear you need. You just have to adjust your attitude and learn a couple of new skills. Certainly there are plenty of turkeys out there for you to chase. If you complained about gobblers being henned up all spring, here's your chance to do something about it by improving the local tom-to-hen ratio.",
"1 | TACTICS Bagging a fall bird is not as easy as getting a gobbler fired up, like you would in spring. Here are the best ways to get your turkey in the autumn season.",
"Pick Off a Loner: If you spot a turkey off by itself, get ahead of it. Set up and make soft purrs and clucks. It may come looking for company.",
"Scatter and Recall: This classic fall turkey tactic is also the most fun. You sneak close—almost within gun range—of a flock of hens and poults, then take your shells out of your gun and rush the birds, screaming, waving your arms, and trying to scatter turkeys in all directions. A good break is crucial. If the birds see you and run off together, all you've accomplished is scaring them away. But if they fly away, usually they fan out enough that you can go 100 to 200 yards in the direction they flew and set up. The perfect break, though, sends turkeys to all points of the compass. The best flock busters are turkey dogs, where legal. They can cover more ground, smell out turkeys, and scatter flocks better than humans can. Sit down at the scatter point, wait a few minutes to let the woods settle, then start calling. Soon turkeys will surround you, calling to one another as they regroup. Chime in with kee kees and/or lost yelps of your own. You could have birds in range within 10 to 15 minutes.",
"Get Under a Roost: Once you locate a roost, you can sneak in and set up in the dark the next morning, as you would in spring. In one hour under a fall roost, you will hear more different turkey sounds than you will throughout an entire spring season, including gobbles. You may find 50 to 60 birds roosted together. When that many turkeys fly down, there's a lot of calling back and forth as they sort themselves out to start the day. Yelp and cluck quietly. A decoy might help here, but it's not essential.",
"Challenge a Flock: Turkeys are usually curious about new birds and how they fit into the pecking order. Walk along logging roads and ridgetops, near field edges, or where your scouting leads you to believe that turkeys are within earshot and call, yelping and cutting. Have a flock patterned? Set up between the roost and their breakfast, put out a hen decoy, and yelp occasionally. When you get an answer, call back with an aggressive response. Do it right and the whole flock will come running, ready to rumble.",
"Provoke a Gobbler: To call a fall gobbler, you have to sound like one. Use gobbler yelps to strike a bird. When you get a reply, come back with feisty yelps and angry purrs. Catch birds in the right mood, and they will treat you to a strutting and gobbling show that matches a spring hunt.",
"2 | CALLING Turkeys speak the same language in fall as they do in spring. The difference is, in fall you make female sounds to female turkeys and male sounds to male turkeys. Have these calls in your autumn repertoire:",
"Kee Kee Run: Kee kees are the go-to call after you break up a flock of hens and poults. They can also work as a locator. The kee kee is the sound a poult makes because it's too young to “break” a yelp. It's a high-pitched whistle that sounds like hurry, hurry, hurry or boy, boy, boy. To make the sound on a mouth call, simply draw out the high-pitched first half of the yelp. A yelp is kee-yoke. You're just doing the kee part three or four times. Now and then, mix the kee kees with yelps.",
"Lost Yelp: A lost hen makes a series of as many as 10 to 15 plaintive yelps. This call works as a locator for flocks of hens and mixed flocks of hens and poults.",
"Gobbler Yelp: Gobblers make a low, hoarse yelp, delivered at a slow cadence. Often, gobblers will yelp just a couple of times rather than make longer runs. Use two to three yelps and occasionally add an aggressive purr as if you're looking for a fight.",
"Gobble: If you're having a hard time getting a tom to respond, try using a gobble to challenge a dominant bird or a flock of gobblers to charge in for a fight.",
"3 | SCOUTING Without wound-up gobblers sounding off, locating turkeys is a lot harder than in spring. Here's the primer for how to find fall birds.",
"Turkeys are flocked up in fall, but not always in the same place you saw them in spring. Some fall flocks can be patterned to the minute; others are maddeningly random. Still, if you know where they roost and where they eat, you can figure out where they're going to be throughout the day.",
"In the fall, adult gobblers patch up their breeding-season differences and band together, sometimes in flocks of a dozen or more. You'll see hens and poults in groups as small as five or six or as large as 60. Here's where to find them:",
"Open Areas: Until the first hard frosts of the year, turkeys feed on leafy browse and all the grasshoppers they can catch in fields of longer grasses. Seek out turkeys in pastures, too. An overturned cow pie is a sure sign the birds have been there; they'll pick the corn out, then flip the patty to expose insects underneath. After the harvest, glass for turkeys in fields of corn, wheat, and beans.",
"Wooded Areas: As mast drops, look for V-shaped scratchings in the leaves as well as tracks and droppings in oak flats. A turkey-size depression in loose dirt indicates a dust bath, and if you see lots of feathers and droppings around, birds are probably using it regularly at midday.",
"Roosts: Turkeys will change roosts during the fall, depending on where they're finding food. A roost tree may hold whole flocks, resulting in droppings and feathers piled barnyard-deep around the trunk. You can also pin down a roost as you would in spring, by sitting on a high spot on a calm evening and listening for the sound of big wings lifting heavy bodies into the air.",
"4 | FALL GEAR What you use in spring will work in autumn. But if you're looking to update or add to your turkey gear, here's what to get:",
"→ Gun You can hunt with your 12-gauge—I do—or a smaller gun. Most fall turkeys are less than half the size of a mature gobbler. A youth-model 20-gauge like the REMINGTON MODEL 870 EXPRESS YOUTH ($373; REMINGTON.COM) or the MOSSBERG 500 SUPER BANTAM PUMP-ACTION TURKEY ($389; MOSSBERG.COM) is enough gun and easier to tote through the woods than a 12-gauge. Shots are usually closer in fall, but stick with a supertight choke, as you may have to shoot one bird out of a bunch without hitting any others with stray pellets.",
"→ Ammo You don't need as heavy a load in fall as you do in spring. If you're shooting hens or poults, 1 3⁄4 ounces of size 6 shot is sufficient because the vitals are slightly smaller and the bones are not as tough.",
"→ Vest This strap vest with a built-in chair lets you sit anywhere in comfort, but it folds up for running and gunning.",
"→ Boots Snakes or no snakes, these are wonderful turkey hunting boots: comfortable, supportive, and tall enough for you to wade small streams.",
"→ Binoculars Light, compact, and with rubber armor coating, good glasses like these are fall essentials. Quality optics help you spot birds in fields and distinguish hens from gobblers.",
"→ Decoy The roll-up decoy weighs nothing in your gamebag and looks like a real hen. Put out one to represent a lost turkey, or a few to resemble birds regrouping after a scatter.",
"o This old favorite double-sided box makes hen yelps on one side, gobbler yelps on the other. LYNCH WORLD CHAMPION BOX CALL, $45; 229-226-5793; LYNCHWORLDWIDE.COM",
"o The best mouth call for fall gobblers is a three- or four-reed diaphragm that's loosened up with age and use.The World Champ has four medium-thick reeds, great for making low-pitched gobbler yelps. QUAKER BOY SCREAMIN' GREEN WORLD CHAMP, $7.29; 800-544-1600; QUAKERBOY.COM",
"Q: I need a new pair of waders for duck hunting, but the prices seem to be much higher since the last time I bought them. Anybody know when they usually go on sale?",
"Q: I'm thinking about repainting/touching up my old duck decoys this summer. Wondering if anybody has any tips on types of paint, methods, or anything else about it that you know.",
"I'm thinking about repainting/touching up my old duck decoys this summer. Wondering if anybody has any tips on types of paint, m",
"I'm thinking about repainting/touching up my old duck decoys this summer. Wondering if anybody has any tips on types of paint, m",
"I need a new pair of waders for duck hunting, but the prices seem to be much higher since the last time I bought them. Anybody k"
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We eat turkey at Thanksgiving, not\nEaster, yet the generation of hunters that came of age during the bird's\n“great comeback” sees turkey hunting as a spring-only pursuit. Although many\nturkey hunters have never tried it, they'll tell you the fall hunt is boring\n(“Turkey hunting is all about the gobble”) or wrong (“I'd never kill a hen”).\n\nThey're missing out. Half a dozen lost turkeys converging on you from six\ndifferent directions gets your heart going every bit as fast as a spring\ngobbler at 30 steps does. Shooting a hen is no more wrong than shooting an\nantlerless deer, and after you've had a 10-pound hen or even a 6-pound poult\nroasted whole for Thanksgiving, a Butterball will never satisfy you again. If\nyou're determined to shoot gobblers only, they're out there in the fall, by\nthe flock.\n\nYou already own the gear you need. You just have to adjust your attitude and\nlearn a couple of new skills. Certainly there are plenty of turkeys out there\nfor you to chase. If you complained about gobblers being henned up all spring,\nhere's your chance to do something about it by improving the local tom-to-hen\nratio.\n\n1 | TACTICS Bagging a fall bird is not as easy as getting a gobbler fired up,\nlike you would in spring. Here are the best ways to get your turkey in the\nautumn season.\n\nPick Off a Loner: If you spot a turkey off by itself, get ahead of it. Set up\nand make soft purrs and clucks. It may come looking for company.\n\nScatter and Recall: This classic fall turkey tactic is also the most fun. You\nsneak close—almost within gun range—of a flock of hens and poults, then take\nyour shells out of your gun and rush the birds, screaming, waving your arms,\nand trying to scatter turkeys in all directions. A good break is crucial. If\nthe birds see you and run off together, all you've accomplished is scaring\nthem away. But if they fly away, usually they fan out enough that you can go\n100 to 200 yards in the direction they flew and set up. The perfect break,\nthough, sends turkeys to all points of the compass. The best flock busters are\nturkey dogs, where legal. They can cover more ground, smell out turkeys, and\nscatter flocks better than humans can. Sit down at the scatter point, wait a\nfew minutes to let the woods settle, then start calling. Soon turkeys will\nsurround you, calling to one another as they regroup. Chime in with kee kees\nand/or lost yelps of your own. You could have birds in range within 10 to 15\nminutes.\n\nGet Under a Roost: Once you locate a roost, you can sneak in and set up in the\ndark the next morning, as you would in spring. In one hour under a fall roost,\nyou will hear more different turkey sounds than you will throughout an entire\nspring season, including gobbles. You may find 50 to 60 birds roosted\ntogether. When that many turkeys fly down, there's a lot of calling back and\nforth as they sort themselves out to start the day. Yelp and cluck quietly. A\ndecoy might help here, but it's not essential.\n\nChallenge a Flock: Turkeys are usually curious about new birds and how they\nfit into the pecking order. Walk along logging roads and ridgetops, near field\nedges, or where your scouting leads you to believe that turkeys are within\nearshot and call, yelping and cutting. Have a flock patterned? Set up between\nthe roost and their breakfast, put out a hen decoy, and yelp occasionally.\nWhen you get an answer, call back with an aggressive response. Do it right and\nthe whole flock will come running, ready to rumble.\n\nProvoke a Gobbler: To call a fall gobbler, you have to sound like one. Use\ngobbler yelps to strike a bird. When you get a reply, come back with feisty\nyelps and angry purrs. Catch birds in the right mood, and they will treat you\nto a strutting and gobbling show that matches a spring hunt.\n\n2 | CALLING Turkeys speak the same language in fall as they do in spring. The\ndifference is, in fall you make female sounds to female turkeys and male\nsounds to male turkeys. Have these calls in your autumn repertoire:\n\nKee Kee Run: Kee kees are the go-to call after you break up a flock of hens\nand poults. They can also work as a locator. The kee kee is the sound a poult\nmakes because it's too young to “break” a yelp. It's a high-pitched whistle\nthat sounds like hurry, hurry, hurry or boy, boy, boy. To make the sound on a\nmouth call, simply draw out the high-pitched first half of the yelp. A yelp is\nkee-yoke. You're just doing the kee part three or four times. Now and then,\nmix the kee kees with yelps.\n\nLost Yelp: A lost hen makes a series of as many as 10 to 15 plaintive yelps.\nThis call works as a locator for flocks of hens and mixed flocks of hens and\npoults.\n\nGobbler Yelp: Gobblers make a low, hoarse yelp, delivered at a slow cadence.\nOften, gobblers will yelp just a couple of times rather than make longer runs.\nUse two to three yelps and occasionally add an aggressive purr as if you're\nlooking for a fight.\n\nGobble: If you're having a hard time getting a tom to respond, try using a\ngobble to challenge a dominant bird or a flock of gobblers to charge in for a\nfight.\n\n3 | SCOUTING Without wound-up gobblers sounding off, locating turkeys is a lot\nharder than in spring. Here's the primer for how to find fall birds.\n\nTurkeys are flocked up in fall, but not always in the same place you saw them\nin spring. Some fall flocks can be patterned to the minute; others are\nmaddeningly random. Still, if you know where they roost and where they eat,\nyou can figure out where they're going to be throughout the day.\n\nIn the fall, adult gobblers patch up their breeding-season differences and\nband together, sometimes in flocks of a dozen or more. You'll see hens and\npoults in groups as small as five or six or as large as 60. Here's where to\nfind them:\n\nOpen Areas: Until the first hard frosts of the year, turkeys feed on leafy\nbrowse and all the grasshoppers they can catch in fields of longer grasses.\nSeek out turkeys in pastures, too. An overturned cow pie is a sure sign the\nbirds have been there; they'll pick the corn out, then flip the patty to\nexpose insects underneath. After the harvest, glass for turkeys in fields of\ncorn, wheat, and beans.\n\nWooded Areas: As mast drops, look for V-shaped scratchings in the leaves as\nwell as tracks and droppings in oak flats. A turkey-size depression in loose\ndirt indicates a dust bath, and if you see lots of feathers and droppings\naround, birds are probably using it regularly at midday.\n\nRoosts: Turkeys will change roosts during the fall, depending on where they're\nfinding food. A roost tree may hold whole flocks, resulting in droppings and\nfeathers piled barnyard-deep around the trunk. You can also pin down a roost\nas you would in spring, by sitting on a high spot on a calm evening and\nlistening for the sound of big wings lifting heavy bodies into the air.\n\n4 | FALL GEAR What you use in spring will work in autumn. But if you're\nlooking to update or add to your turkey gear, here's what to get:\n\n→ Gun You can hunt with your 12-gauge—I do—or a smaller gun. Most fall turkeys\nare less than half the size of a mature gobbler. A youth-model 20-gauge like\nthe REMINGTON MODEL 870 EXPRESS YOUTH ($373; REMINGTON.COM) or the MOSSBERG\n500 SUPER BANTAM PUMP-ACTION TURKEY ($389; MOSSBERG.COM) is enough gun and\neasier to tote through the woods than a 12-gauge. Shots are usually closer in\nfall, but stick with a supertight choke, as you may have to shoot one bird out\nof a bunch without hitting any others with stray pellets.\n\n→ Ammo You don't need as heavy a load in fall as you do in spring. If you're\nshooting hens or poults, 1 3⁄4 ounces of size 6 shot is sufficient because the\nvitals are slightly smaller and the bones are not as tough.\n\nWINCHESTER SUPREME HIGH VELOCITY TURKEY 3-INCH SHOTSHELLS, $20 FOR 10 ROUNDS;\nWINCHESTER.COM\n\n→ Vest This strap vest with a built-in chair lets you sit anywhere in comfort,\nbut it folds up for running and gunning.\n\nRED HEAD BUCKLICK CREEK HIGH-BACK TURKEY LOUNGER, $70; 800-920-4400;\nBASSPRO.COM\n\n→ Boots Snakes or no snakes, these are wonderful turkey hunting boots:\ncomfortable, supportive, and tall enough for you to wade small streams.\n\nCABELA'S GORE-TEX CORDURA SNAKE BOOTS, $130; 800-237-4444; CABELAS.COM\n\n→ Binoculars Light, compact, and with rubber armor coating, good glasses like\nthese are fall essentials. Quality optics help you spot birds in fields and\ndistinguish hens from gobblers.\n\nZEISS CONQUEST 8×30, $625; 800-441-3005; WWW.ZEISS.COM\n\n→ Decoy The roll-up decoy weighs nothing in your gamebag and looks like a real\nhen. Put out one to represent a lost turkey, or a few to resemble birds\nregrouping after a scatter.\n\nFLAMBEAU UPRIGHT HEN, $20; 800-232-3474; DECOYS.COM\n\n→ Calls The following are especially well suited for the autumn season:\n\no This old favorite double-sided box makes hen yelps on one side, gobbler\nyelps on the other. LYNCH WORLD CHAMPION BOX CALL, $45; 229-226-5793;\nLYNCHWORLDWIDE.COM\n\no The best mouth call for fall gobblers is a three- or four-reed diaphragm\nthat's loosened up with age and use.The World Champ has four medium-thick\nreeds, great for making low-pitched gobbler yelps. QUAKER BOY SCREAMIN' GREEN\nWORLD CHAMP, $7.29; 800-544-1600; QUAKERBOY.COM\n\no With two thin reeds, this diaphragm creates high-pitched whistles with ease.\nQUAKER BOY KEE KEE, $5.69; 800-544-1600; QUAKERBOY.COM\n\n### Comments (1)\n\nTop Rated\n\nAll Comments\n\nfrom charlie elk wrote 3 years 18 weeks ago\n\nThe fall is so much fun it is amazing more hunters don't give it a try.\n\n0 Good Comment? Yes | No | Report\n\n### Post a Comment\n\nfrom charlie elk wrote 3 years 18 weeks ago\n\nThe fall is so much fun it is amazing more hunters don't give it a try.\n\n0 Good Comment? 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"A walk in the spring Turkey woods is a refreshing and much welcomed activity after a long Michigan winter. Enjoy the sights and smells of the woods awakening from her slumber , but, keep your eyes open for Turkey sign. Pre- season scouting has always been the best way to ensure a successful hunt. Here’s a few things I’ve learned along the way.",
"Birds will pretty much use the same trees over and over again till disturbed. Look for the obvious signs. Gobblers will usually sleep in separate trees but still somewhat close to the hens.",
"Search for feathers, turkey dung, scratchings etc......you’ll know the roost trees when you find them. Tom Turkey droppings are shaped like a ” J ” and are about 2′′ long whereas hen droppings are round and circular in shape. Birds also like to pitch down into fairly open areas in the hardwoods, so look for clear cuts with big trees nearby. Pines in high country and cottonwoods or big ,live or dead oaks with the large “open arm” type limbs in the low lying areas are a good bet in bird country. Food and water play an important role in locating roosting trees so keep that in mind while scouting.",
"Look for scratchings and loose feathers which will tell you the way the birds are heading to their feeding areas or dusting bowls. The leaves will be kicked back in the opposite direction that they’re going. A Gobbler track is about 4′′ long from the heel to the tip of the middle toe. Also, the tips of the feathers from a Gobbler are black. The tip of the hen’s feathers have a lighter, brownish color.",
"An owl call or rooster pheasant cackle at night is a good roost locator. Right at sun up, nothing beats a sandhill crane, crow or pheasant cackle. Midday calling I’ll use all of the above. If all else fails, a loud sharp cluck every 20-25 seconds on your slate will usually entice a silent Tom into cutting loose.",
"Another good tactic to roost birds is to scan field edges an hour or so before dark. Birds are getting in one last snack and will be heading to bed soon. Watch where they go into the woods. The roost will more than likely be within 100 – 150 yards or so.",
"One tactic that works very well once you’ve located active turkey roosting trees is to wait till the birds are roosted and take a loud noisy stroll right thru the middle of’em. Bust the flock in all directions. The birds will roost alone and in unfamiliar trees. Come morning they’ll be ready to rejoin their friends after spending a long, lonely night. Set up close to where you busted’em and at daylight start off with a few very soft tree yelps, followed by a fly down cackle. No locators are needed in this situation, you already know that they are somewhere close. Once down, a few soft cuts, clucks, and a purr or two for good measure will more often than not, put a bird in front of you.",
"Everybody likes to entice a Longbeard to cut loose with a thundering gobble, it’s fun ! But, using a mating call before season is one of the worst mistakes a hunter can make. I hear this constantly at the various hunting shows and seminars I attend around the country each year. Guys will locate pre season birds by yelping with their box, slate or mouth call. NEVER use a yelp or mating call to locate a bird before season starts. A gobble call, owl hooter, crow, pheasant cackle or my favorite, a sandhill crane call will do the job without actually calling in a bird. As a rule of thumb, a mature Tom will only be called in 2, maybe 3 times in it’s life. If you locate with a mating call , he will answer and eventually come in to find no hen. Strike one. In my opinion, a Longbeard is the wariest of all critters, don’t educate’em.",
"A few more rules I follow are that I never call from the road. This happens a lot on state ground. A lot of rookie hunters will call from the road. If this is happening in your hunting area, get out in the woods and call from different locations. Location being the key word here and very important, especially on hard hunted birds. While hunting, call from a location where a turkey hasn’t been called to before. Cluck, cut and purr. Yelp sparingly and call softly. Try something he isn’t used to hearing alot. Don’t be afraid to try new things and be different than everyone else. Use locators and calling techniques that are new to you, chances are that they’re new to the turkey too. A wise old Turkey hunter from Ma. once told me that the bird is the one true judge of your calling. He also added that ” Every deer thinks a man is a stump, every turkey thinks a stump is a man. ” Words I live by in the Turkey woods. Spring Turkey season is a great way to introduce a youngster or spouse to the outdoors. Warm temps along with birds singing at the tops of their lungs and watching the new woods babies all walking around on their spindly legs make for a very enjoyable outing. But, most of all, just sit back, take a deep breath and enjoy your time afield . It’s a magical time. A time of renewal, reflection and a chance to match wits with one of our state’s most challenging and magnificent birds, The Michigan Spring Gobbler. Life is good."
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Enjoy the sights and smells of the woods\nawakening from her slumber , but, keep your eyes open for Turkey sign. Pre-\nseason scouting has always been the best way to ensure a successful hunt.\nHere’s a few things I’ve learned along the way.\n\nBirds will pretty much use the same trees over and over again till disturbed.\nLook for the obvious signs. Gobblers will usually sleep in separate trees but\nstill somewhat close to the hens.\n\nSearch for feathers, turkey dung, scratchings etc......you’ll know the roost\ntrees when you find them. Tom Turkey droppings are shaped like a ” J ” and are\nabout 2′′ long whereas hen droppings are round and circular in shape. Birds\nalso like to pitch down into fairly open areas in the hardwoods, so look for\nclear cuts with big trees nearby. Pines in high country and cottonwoods or big\n,live or dead oaks with the large “open arm” type limbs in the low lying areas\nare a good bet in bird country. Food and water play an important role in\nlocating roosting trees so keep that in mind while scouting.\n\nLook for scratchings and loose feathers which will tell you the way the birds\nare heading to their feeding areas or dusting bowls. The leaves will be kicked\nback in the opposite direction that they’re going. A Gobbler track is about\n4′′ long from the heel to the tip of the middle toe. Also, the tips of the\nfeathers from a Gobbler are black. The tip of the hen’s feathers have a\nlighter, brownish color.\n\nAn owl call or rooster pheasant cackle at night is a good roost locator. Right\nat sun up, nothing beats a sandhill crane, crow or pheasant cackle. Midday\ncalling I’ll use all of the above. If all else fails, a loud sharp cluck every\n20-25 seconds on your slate will usually entice a silent Tom into cutting\nloose.\n\nAnother good tactic to roost birds is to scan field edges an hour or so before\ndark. Birds are getting in one last snack and will be heading to bed soon.\nWatch where they go into the woods. The roost will more than likely be within\n100 – 150 yards or so.\n\nOne tactic that works very well once you’ve located active turkey roosting\ntrees is to wait till the birds are roosted and take a loud noisy stroll right\nthru the middle of’em. Bust the flock in all directions. The birds will roost\nalone and in unfamiliar trees. Come morning they’ll be ready to rejoin their\nfriends after spending a long, lonely night. Set up close to where you\nbusted’em and at daylight start off with a few very soft tree yelps, followed\nby a fly down cackle. No locators are needed in this situation, you already\nknow that they are somewhere close. Once down, a few soft cuts, clucks, and a\npurr or two for good measure will more often than not, put a bird in front of\nyou.\n\nEverybody likes to entice a Longbeard to cut loose with a thundering gobble,\nit’s fun ! But, using a mating call before season is one of the worst mistakes\na hunter can make. I hear this constantly at the various hunting shows and\nseminars I attend around the country each year. Guys will locate pre season\nbirds by yelping with their box, slate or mouth call. NEVER use a yelp or\nmating call to locate a bird before season starts. A gobble call, owl hooter,\ncrow, pheasant cackle or my favorite, a sandhill crane call will do the job\nwithout actually calling in a bird. As a rule of thumb, a mature Tom will only\nbe called in 2, maybe 3 times in it’s life. If you locate with a mating call ,\nhe will answer and eventually come in to find no hen. Strike one. In my\nopinion, a Longbeard is the wariest of all critters, don’t educate’em.\n\nA few more rules I follow are that I never call from the road. This happens a\nlot on state ground. A lot of rookie hunters will call from the road. If this\nis happening in your hunting area, get out in the woods and call from\ndifferent locations. Location being the key word here and very important,\nespecially on hard hunted birds. While hunting, call from a location where a\nturkey hasn’t been called to before. Cluck, cut and purr. Yelp sparingly and\ncall softly. Try something he isn’t used to hearing alot. Don’t be afraid to\ntry new things and be different than everyone else. Use locators and calling\ntechniques that are new to you, chances are that they’re new to the turkey\ntoo. A wise old Turkey hunter from Ma. once told me that the bird is the one\ntrue judge of your calling. He also added that ” Every deer thinks a man is a\nstump, every turkey thinks a stump is a man. ” Words I live by in the Turkey\nwoods. Spring Turkey season is a great way to introduce a youngster or spouse\nto the outdoors. Warm temps along with birds singing at the tops of their\nlungs and watching the new woods babies all walking around on their spindly\nlegs make for a very enjoyable outing. But, most of all, just sit back, take a\ndeep breath and enjoy your time afield . It’s a magical time. A time of\nrenewal, reflection and a chance to match wits with one of our state’s most\nchallenging and magnificent birds, The Michigan Spring Gobbler. 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"Coffee and tea contain a chemical similar to the old asthma medicine theophylline. The amount may be too small to do much prevention, but they could be worth a try. (See step 7.)",
"I’ve never had a patient die of an asthma attack while I’m treating them, but a few have come close. I’ll never forget their desperate looks, their not being able to breath in enough air, and the relief that comes over them (and me) get when the attack is over.",
"Although asthma is a serious disease (over 3,000 asthmatics die in the U.S. each year), I see fewer and fewer people having severe attacks these days because of the array of excellent medications available. But what would you do if you had an asthma attack without an inhaler? What steps could you take to prevent or treat one when all the prescription medicines were gone?",
"The short answer is there’s nothing natural that works as well as prescription medicines for asthma. Over-the-counter Primatene Mist used to be a sort-of alternative—fraught with side effects—but it’s off the market.",
"Even so, there are a few things that may help. Here are nine suggestions for how to prevent or treat an asthma attack without an inhaler. You need to start preparing now.",
"Allergies are another big trigger. Find what you’re allergic to and avoid it. Allergy medicines may help prevent an attack. One that’s often overlooked but effective is the over-the-counter nasal inhaler chromolyn sodium (NasalCrom). Oral antihistamines can also help, but they can dry up the mucus-membrane lining of your lungs too much and make some people’s asthma worse. As always, check with your doctor.",
"2. Learn breathing techniques. There’s promising evidence from some small studies that proper-breathing exercises may help prevent attacks. These techniques take days to weeks to learn properly. Check with your doctor for guidance. The three generally recommended are:",
"4. Eat fruits and vegetables for antioxidants that can boast your immunity, and fish or fish oil for its anti-inflammatory effect.",
"7. Consider drinking coffee or tea. Both contain a chemical similar to the old asthma medicine theophylline. (These days, there’s usually better medicine with fewer side effects, but theophylline worked.) Many doctors deduce, however, that the amounts in these drinks are too small to do much good, but seems to me they’re worth a try. Don’t go overboard. You’re probably drinking a cup or two a day already, and that’s plenty.",
"8. Store the over-the-counter oral decongestant pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). It may help during an attack. Be sure to know its potential side effects, such as increasing your heart rate and blood pressure, and causing urinary problems in anyone with an enlarged prostate.",
"9. Here’s a must. Keep epinephrine, like an Epipen, on hand. Sure it works for allergic reactions, but it works for asthma attacks without an inhaler too. Of course, get to a medical facility, but if that’s not possible, have epinephrine around for emergencies. If all else fails, it could be a lifesaver.",
"Please, ask your doctor before trying any of these things. Never use these as an alternative to prescription medicines. Don’t risk your life.",
"If you’ve tried the breathing exercises, I’d love to know how they’ve worked for you—that and any further suggestions to deal with an asthma attack without an inhaler that I’ve left off.",
"Dr. James Hubbard is the best-selling author of five books, including his latest, The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook. His expertise and down-to- earth style have made him one of the foremost survival medicine experts in the country. Through books; lectures; an online training course; and his popular website, TheSurvivalDoctor.com, Dr. Hubbard shares information about how to deal with medical problems when getting expert care is impossible. His evidence-based tips are a combination of modern medicine, makeshift treatments and Grandma’s home remedies.",
"I actually havn’t been diagnosed with asthma but started developing the symptoms while raising a small litter of puppies in the house. I had a nebulizer from a friend and placed a tsp. of pure water into the med. cup and then put 4-6 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil in the water. The oils do not mix with the water so after you turn on the nebulizer you get the strong oils first 8-10 inhales. It feels like icy-hot going in !! But it brings sooo much relief, it’s unbelieveable. It loosens up everything and has a healing effect too. Clears up nagging coughs from chest colds in one day !! Worth a try.I love it, and use it daily for one minute to keep symptoms from coming back.(the mother dog is still in the house) Hope this helps......b ...",
"The homeopathic remedy Apis Mel. 30x has proven itself very useful when I have an allergic reaction. Gives relief like an epi pen does.",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:28 pm\nThanks, Susan. What kind of allergic reactions have you used it for?",
"Some simple things about Asthma, there is the considerable mucus stimulation but that isnt the only problem or actually that is a secondary problem. The main life threatening is bronchial spasms which are the smaller airways constricting and preventing airflow into the lungs (resulting in potential hypoxia (lack of Oxygen) and then add in the issue of mucus filling those constricted airways. As the Dr said caffine has a very weak/mild broncho- dilitation ( which is what emergency inhalers or nebulizer treatments with a bronchial dilator med will hopefully improve). Epipens are also “life savers” just be aware who ever gets one will have on heck of a headache from it but it will give that instant burst of bronch-dilation needed to breathe. The home remedies may be providing mild mucolytic effects but with NO bronchial- dilation then the situation may become life threatening.",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:29 pm\nPaul, thanks for the tips from a man with lots of experience.",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:37 pm\nPaul, working in rural areas, how did people cope if they didn’t have inhalers?",
"* Paul May 25, 2013 at 7:43 pm\nWow ! has it been a year since I posted ! I apologize for missing your question. Anyone we saw in ER or clinics who didn’t have and couldn’t afford an inhaler we provided. The 1st responders had inhalers, the EMT rigs had inhalers on board. As I had said in previous post some folks tried caffeine drinks.",
"My mother has asthma and huffs on peppermint essential oil when she feels an attack coming. She has an inhaler too, which I think she might sometimes use if that doesn’t work, but she says she usually only needs the peppermint to avoid having an attack.",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm\nGreat to know, Mandy. I’ve heard of peppermint oil to help you breathe better with colds. Hadn’t heard about the asthma. Thanks.",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 4, 2012 at 9:39 pm\nCatherine, you must have an allergy trigger. You think/",
"* Jenny August 21, 2012 at 9:32 am\nCatherine.... think about what you eat before you have an attack. Foods with sulfites are known to cause asthma attacks. Just this year I was diagnosed with Sulfite sensitivity (not as bad as others, but bad enough) when I told my allergist that after eating raisins (high in sulfites) that I felt like I was having an asthma attack and took allergy meds and it went away. Do some research....sulfites are in tons of foods chemically, but also naturally (like mushrooms, raisins, wine, onions and garlic to name a few...",
"Thinking back on the Topic heading, I pondered this today. The scenario is someone having a asthma attack and not having the availablilty of a “rescue inhaler” or available medical attention what will one do? Im going to do some research on what did folks do prior to current available medications/treatments. Those with a mild attack probably suffered through it but for those having extreme/severe attacks may not have faired to well. Ive not found a natural form of epinepherine (adrenaline) as the body produces. It would seem that stimulating the adrenal glands into the “the fight or flight” response would seem to possibly inject some adrenaline into the body might have some temporary but pulmonary relieving effects. But the person already experiencing an “attack” is already in that flight mode and achieving cooperation will be difficult!",
"I had not heard of any of those breathing techniques so I looked them up. Ill admit Im “iffy” on them really helping during an “attack” but can see how they would be beneficial pre-attack. The simple “mind over matter” can possibly work. Calming the mind, thus calming the body thus reducing stress will work! Ive used that concept repeated on myself and others around me.",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 4, 2012 at 9:42 pm\nPaul, thanks. Yes, calming down helps. Easy for me to say, I know. I’ve never had an attack.",
"I don’t even know if you read this anymore but in case you do ... I’ve tried the Buteyko method and its helped me a lot in preventing and fighting attacks. I have many triggers – being overheated, allergens, food, exercise, sneezing, excessive cold etc – and Buteyko breathing in combination with water has helped me a lot.",
"Dr. Hubbard, I hope Im not monopolizing this particular article. I do hope others reading it are finding usful information. I to have never had an “asthma attack” but Ive been present at all stages of one with someone else and doing all I could to help alleviate the problem. A few had very sad outcomes.",
"But ! Ive had experiences (choking) from eating extremely spicy salsas and such which did stimulate severe laryngeal spasms which I had to “treat myself”. I operate by a simple fact, if someone can make “noise” they can breathe if they relax. Obviously if they cant then we have another extreme situation. My life also at times will experience this situation when eating certain foods, but hse las learned to alert me anf then listen to what I say. 1: DONT panic! (this is what gets most in trouble!)",
"2: stop trying to breathe at the moment , hold breath (anyone can do this for many seconds or more)",
"Key to this if not secure in controlling yourself is having someone to coach you through this. Ive used this technique on both wife and daughters. The person with the problem has to rely on the coach ! I look them in the eye, speak firmly but softly and talk them through it (obviously if this doesnt work then Im probably the most experienced person to handle a more sever situation.",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 8, 2012 at 8:32 am\nExcellent advice, Paul. I’m always happy for you to add your expertise and experience.",
"Excellent! And I’ve had several clients, including one of my best friends, who have gotten rid of their inhalers with an essential oil blend. =)",
"Knowing your triggers are really important and staying in control of your emotions in almost every situation is something that is very difficult to do but a really serious help to avoiding attacks!",
"* James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 8, 2012 at 8:35 am\nHow very true, Carly. Staying in control takes some teaching and learning ahead of time.",
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Own “The Survival Doctor’s Complete Handbook.” Click here.\n\n# Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler: 9 Steps That Could Save Your Life\n\nHome/Children, General, Reader Questions/Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler: 9\nSteps That Could Save Your Life\n\nPrevious Next\n\n## Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler: 9 Steps That Could Save Your Life\n\nCoffee and tea contain a chemical similar to the old asthma medicine\ntheophylline. The amount may be too small to do much prevention, but they\ncould be worth a try. (See step 7.)\n\nby James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.\n\nI’ve never had a patient die of an asthma attack while I’m treating them, but\na few have come close. I’ll never forget their desperate looks, their not\nbeing able to breath in enough air, and the relief that comes over them (and\nme) get when the attack is over.\n\nAlthough asthma is a serious disease (over 3,000 asthmatics die in the U.S.\neach year), I see fewer and fewer people having severe attacks these days\nbecause of the array of excellent medications available. But what would you do\nif you had an asthma attack without an inhaler? What steps could you take to\nprevent or treat one when all the prescription medicines were gone?\n\nSonya asked it another way on my Facebook page: “Are there any natural cures\nfor asthma flair-ups?”\n\nThe short answer is there’s nothing natural that works as well as prescription\nmedicines for asthma. Over-the-counter Primatene Mist used to be a sort-of\nalternative—fraught with side effects—but it’s off the market.\n\nEven so, there are a few things that may help. Here are nine suggestions for\nhow to prevent or treat an asthma attack without an inhaler. You need to start\npreparing now.\n\n1\\. Know what triggers your attacks.\n\n * Smoking is a given. You must stop, and avoid secondhand smoke if at all possible.\n * Allergies are another big trigger. Find what you’re allergic to and avoid it. Allergy medicines may help prevent an attack. One that’s often overlooked but effective is the over-the-counter nasal inhaler chromolyn sodium (NasalCrom). Oral antihistamines can also help, but they can dry up the mucus-membrane lining of your lungs too much and make some people’s asthma worse. As always, check with your doctor.\n * Exercise is a common trigger. Warming up slowly may help.\n * Emotional stress can be a trigger. Learn relaxation techniques.\n\n2\\. Learn breathing techniques. There’s promising evidence from some small\nstudies that proper-breathing exercises may help prevent attacks. These\ntechniques take days to weeks to learn properly. Check with your doctor for\nguidance. The three generally recommended are:\n\n * Buteyko technique\n * Papworth method\n * Pranayama yoga breathing\n\n3\\. Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly. Both have been shown to\nhelp prevent attacks.\n\n4\\. Eat fruits and vegetables for antioxidants that can boast your immunity,\nand fish or fish oil for its anti-inflammatory effect.\n\n5\\. Drink plenty of water to keep the lining of your lungs hydrated.\n\n6\\. Cover your nose and mouth around smoke and other air irritants, and in\ncold weather.\n\n7\\. Consider drinking coffee or tea. Both contain a chemical similar to the\nold asthma medicine theophylline. (These days, there’s usually better medicine\nwith fewer side effects, but theophylline worked.) Many doctors deduce,\nhowever, that the amounts in these drinks are too small to do much good, but\nseems to me they’re worth a try. Don’t go overboard. You’re probably drinking\na cup or two a day already, and that’s plenty.\n\n8\\. Store the over-the-counter oral decongestant pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). It\nmay help during an attack. Be sure to know its potential side effects, such as\nincreasing your heart rate and blood pressure, and causing urinary problems in\nanyone with an enlarged prostate.\n\n9\\. Here’s a must. Keep epinephrine, like an Epipen, on hand. Sure it works\nfor allergic reactions, but it works for asthma attacks without an inhaler\ntoo. Of course, get to a medical facility, but if that’s not possible, have\nepinephrine around for emergencies. If all else fails, it could be a\nlifesaver.\n\nPlease, ask your doctor before trying any of these things. Never use these as\nan alternative to prescription medicines. Don’t risk your life.\n\nIf you’ve tried the breathing exercises, I’d love to know how they’ve worked\nfor you—that and any further suggestions to deal with an asthma attack without\nan inhaler that I’ve left off.\n\n(Subscribe to updates below.)\n\nPhoto © Gary Otte. All rights reserved.\n\nBy James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.| 2016-05-03T00:10:11+00:00 May 3rd,\n2012|Children, General, Reader Questions|214 Comments\n\n### About the Author: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.\n\nDr. James Hubbard is the best-selling author of five books, including his\nlatest, The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook. His expertise and down-to-\nearth style have made him one of the foremost survival medicine experts in the\ncountry. Through books; lectures; an online training course; and his popular\nwebsite, TheSurvivalDoctor.com, Dr. Hubbard shares information about how to\ndeal with medical problems when getting expert care is impossible. 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Brenda May 3, 2012 at 7:00 am\n\nI actually havn’t been diagnosed with asthma but started developing the\nsymptoms while raising a small litter of puppies in the house. I had a\nnebulizer from a friend and placed a tsp. of pure water into the med. cup and\nthen put 4-6 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil in the water. The oils do not\nmix with the water so after you turn on the nebulizer you get the strong oils\nfirst 8-10 inhales. It feels like icy-hot going in !! But it brings sooo much\nrelief, it’s unbelieveable. It loosens up everything and has a healing effect\ntoo. Clears up nagging coughs from chest colds in one day !! Worth a try.I\nlove it, and use it daily for one minute to keep symptoms from coming\nback.(the mother dog is still in the house) Hope this helps......b ...\n\n 2. James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:13 am\n\nThanks, Brenda. Diluted Eucalyptus oil can break up mucus, as you’ve\ndiscovered. Never use it undiluted.\n\nThanks for the insightful comment.\n\n 3. susan May 3, 2012 at 4:24 pm\n\nThe homeopathic remedy Apis Mel. 30x has proven itself very useful when I have\nan allergic reaction. Gives relief like an epi pen does.\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:28 pm\n\nThanks, Susan. What kind of allergic reactions have you used it for?\n\n 4. Paul (old RT) May 3, 2012 at 6:56 pm\n\nSome simple things about Asthma, there is the considerable mucus stimulation\nbut that isnt the only problem or actually that is a secondary problem. The\nmain life threatening is bronchial spasms which are the smaller airways\nconstricting and preventing airflow into the lungs (resulting in potential\nhypoxia (lack of Oxygen) and then add in the issue of mucus filling those\nconstricted airways. As the Dr said caffine has a very weak/mild broncho-\ndilitation ( which is what emergency inhalers or nebulizer treatments with a\nbronchial dilator med will hopefully improve). Epipens are also “life savers”\njust be aware who ever gets one will have on heck of a headache from it but it\nwill give that instant burst of bronch-dilation needed to breathe. The home\nremedies may be providing mild mucolytic effects but with NO bronchial-\ndilation then the situation may become life threatening.\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:29 pm\n\nPaul, thanks for the tips from a man with lots of experience.\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:37 pm\n\nPaul, working in rural areas, how did people cope if they didn’t have\ninhalers?\n\n * Paul May 25, 2013 at 7:43 pm\n\nWow ! has it been a year since I posted ! I apologize for missing your\nquestion. Anyone we saw in ER or clinics who didn’t have and couldn’t afford\nan inhaler we provided. The 1st responders had inhalers, the EMT rigs had\ninhalers on board. As I had said in previous post some folks tried caffeine\ndrinks.\n\n * James Hubbard, MD, MPH May 25, 2013 at 10:14 pm\n\nThanks\n\n 5. Mandy May 3, 2012 at 7:17 pm\n\nMy mother has asthma and huffs on peppermint essential oil when she feels an\nattack coming. She has an inhaler too, which I think she might sometimes use\nif that doesn’t work, but she says she usually only needs the peppermint to\navoid having an attack.\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm\n\nGreat to know, Mandy. I’ve heard of peppermint oil to help you breathe better\nwith colds. Hadn’t heard about the asthma. Thanks.\n\n 6. Catherine May 4, 2012 at 5:39 am\n\nFor me, liquid or chewing tablet of children’s benedryl helps a lot\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 4, 2012 at 9:39 pm\n\nCatherine, you must have an allergy trigger. You think/\n\n * Jenny August 21, 2012 at 9:32 am\n\nCatherine.... think about what you eat before you have an attack. Foods with\nsulfites are known to cause asthma attacks. Just this year I was diagnosed\nwith Sulfite sensitivity (not as bad as others, but bad enough) when I told my\nallergist that after eating raisins (high in sulfites) that I felt like I was\nhaving an asthma attack and took allergy meds and it went away. Do some\nresearch....sulfites are in tons of foods chemically, but also naturally (like\nmushrooms, raisins, wine, onions and garlic to name a few...\n\n 7. Paul (old RT) May 4, 2012 at 5:32 pm\n\nThinking back on the Topic heading, I pondered this today. The scenario is\nsomeone having a asthma attack and not having the availablilty of a “rescue\ninhaler” or available medical attention what will one do? Im going to do some\nresearch on what did folks do prior to current available\nmedications/treatments. Those with a mild attack probably suffered through it\nbut for those having extreme/severe attacks may not have faired to well. Ive\nnot found a natural form of epinepherine (adrenaline) as the body produces. It\nwould seem that stimulating the adrenal glands into the “the fight or flight”\nresponse would seem to possibly inject some adrenaline into the body might\nhave some temporary but pulmonary relieving effects. But the person already\nexperiencing an “attack” is already in that flight mode and achieving\ncooperation will be difficult!\n\nI had not heard of any of those breathing techniques so I looked them up. Ill\nadmit Im “iffy” on them really helping during an “attack” but can see how they\nwould be beneficial pre-attack. The simple “mind over matter” can possibly\nwork. Calming the mind, thus calming the body thus reducing stress will work!\nIve used that concept repeated on myself and others around me.\n\nMuch depends on what causes the “attack” in first place.\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 4, 2012 at 9:42 pm\n\nPaul, thanks. Yes, calming down helps. Easy for me to say, I know. I’ve never\nhad an attack.\n\n * Belinda February 8, 2014 at 6:53 pm\n\nHi Paul\n\nI don’t even know if you read this anymore but in case you do ... I’ve tried\nthe Buteyko method and its helped me a lot in preventing and fighting attacks.\nI have many triggers – being overheated, allergens, food, exercise, sneezing,\nexcessive cold etc – and Buteyko breathing in combination with water has\nhelped me a lot.\n\n * James Hubbard, MD, MPH February 8, 2014 at 10:05 pm\n\nThanks, Belinda.\n\n 8. Paul (old RT) May 6, 2012 at 8:40 am\n\nDr. Hubbard, I hope Im not monopolizing this particular article. I do hope\nothers reading it are finding usful information. I to have never had an\n“asthma attack” but Ive been present at all stages of one with someone else\nand doing all I could to help alleviate the problem. A few had very sad\noutcomes.\n\nBut ! Ive had experiences (choking) from eating extremely spicy salsas and\nsuch which did stimulate severe laryngeal spasms which I had to “treat\nmyself”. I operate by a simple fact, if someone can make “noise” they can\nbreathe if they relax. Obviously if they cant then we have another extreme\nsituation. My life also at times will experience this situation when eating\ncertain foods, but hse las learned to alert me anf then listen to what I say.\n1: DONT panic! (this is what gets most in trouble!)\n\n2: stop trying to breathe at the moment , hold breath (anyone can do this for\nmany seconds or more)\n\n3: Slowly, very slowly, start to inhale, you will get air in.\n\n4: Once you have a decent breath in exhale and cough if needed, repeat again\nslowly.\n\n5: Once one feels secure then take small sips of water to help clear throat.\n\nKey to this if not secure in controlling yourself is having someone to coach\nyou through this. Ive used this technique on both wife and daughters. The\nperson with the problem has to rely on the coach ! I look them in the eye,\nspeak firmly but softly and talk them through it (obviously if this doesnt\nwork then Im probably the most experienced person to handle a more sever\nsituation.\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 8, 2012 at 8:32 am\n\nExcellent advice, Paul. I’m always happy for you to add your expertise and\nexperience.\n\n 9. Julie Behling May 7, 2012 at 2:27 pm\n\nExcellent! And I’ve had several clients, including one of my best friends, who\nhave gotten rid of their inhalers with an essential oil blend. =)\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. May 8, 2012 at 8:33 am\n\nThanks, Julie.\n\n 10. Carly May 7, 2012 at 2:36 pm\n\nGreat post, a possible life saver!\n\nKnowing your triggers are really important and staying in control of your\nemotions in almost every situation is something that is very difficult to do\nbut a really serious help to avoiding attacks!\n\n * James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. 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"Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.",
"Theophylline comes as a tablet, capsule, solution, and syrup to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 6, 8, 12, or 24 hours. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take theophylline exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.",
"Take this medication with a full glass of water on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not chew or crush the extended- release (long-acting) tablets; swallow them whole. Extended-release capsules (e.g., Theo-Dur Sprinkles) may be swallowed whole or opened and the contents mixed with soft food and swallowed without chewing.",
"Theophylline controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure them. Continue to take theophylline even if you feel well. Do not stop taking theophylline without talking to your doctor.",
"Theophylline is sometimes used to treat breathing problems in premature infants. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your baby's condition.",
"tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription medications you are taking, especially allopurinol (Zyloprim), azithromycin (Zithromax), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cimetidine (Tagamet), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), clarithromycin (Biaxin), diuretics ('water pills'), erythromycin, lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), oral contraceptives, phenytoin (Dilantin), prednisone (Deltasone), propranolol (Inderal), rifampin (Rifadin), tetracycline (Sumycin), and other medications for infections or heart disease.",
"tell your doctor and pharmacist what nonprescription medications and vitamins you are taking, including ephedrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine. Many nonprescription products contain these drugs (e.g., diet pills and medications for colds and asthma), so check labels carefully. Do not take these medications without talking to your doctor; they can increase the side effects of theophylline.",
"tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures, ulcers, heart disease, an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, or liver disease or if you have a history of alcohol abuse.",
"tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking theophylline, call your doctor.",
"Drinking or eating foods high in caffeine, like coffee, tea, cocoa, and chocolate, may increase the side effects caused by theophylline. Avoid large amounts of these substances while you are taking theophylline.",
"Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you become severely short of breath, call your doctor.",
"Theophylline may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.",
"If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).",
"Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.",
"In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.",
"Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to theophylline.",
"It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies."
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It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it\neasier to breathe.\n\nThis medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or\npharmacist for more information.\n\n## How should this medicine be used?\n\nTheophylline comes as a tablet, capsule, solution, and syrup to take by mouth.\nIt usually is taken every 6, 8, 12, or 24 hours. Follow the directions on your\nprescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any\npart you do not understand. Take theophylline exactly as directed. Do not take\nmore or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.\n\nTake this medication with a full glass of water on an empty stomach, at least\n1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not chew or crush the extended-\nrelease (long-acting) tablets; swallow them whole. Extended-release capsules\n(e.g., Theo-Dur Sprinkles) may be swallowed whole or opened and the contents\nmixed with soft food and swallowed without chewing.\n\nTheophylline controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not\ncure them. Continue to take theophylline even if you feel well. Do not stop\ntaking theophylline without talking to your doctor.\n\n## Other uses for this medicine\n\nTheophylline is sometimes used to treat breathing problems in premature\ninfants. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for\nyour baby's condition.\n\n## What special precautions should I follow?\n\n### Before taking theophylline,\n\n * tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to theophylline or any other drugs.\n * tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription medications you are taking, especially allopurinol (Zyloprim), azithromycin (Zithromax), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cimetidine (Tagamet), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), clarithromycin (Biaxin), diuretics ('water pills'), erythromycin, lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), oral contraceptives, phenytoin (Dilantin), prednisone (Deltasone), propranolol (Inderal), rifampin (Rifadin), tetracycline (Sumycin), and other medications for infections or heart disease.\n * tell your doctor and pharmacist what nonprescription medications and vitamins you are taking, including ephedrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine. Many nonprescription products contain these drugs (e.g., diet pills and medications for colds and asthma), so check labels carefully. Do not take these medications without talking to your doctor; they can increase the side effects of theophylline.\n * tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures, ulcers, heart disease, an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, or liver disease or if you have a history of alcohol abuse.\n * tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking theophylline, call your doctor.\n * tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of theophylline.\n\n## What special dietary instructions should I follow?\n\nDrinking or eating foods high in caffeine, like coffee, tea, cocoa, and\nchocolate, may increase the side effects caused by theophylline. Avoid large\namounts of these substances while you are taking theophylline.\n\n## What should I do if I forget a dose?\n\nTake the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time\nfor the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing\nschedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you become\nseverely short of breath, call your doctor.\n\n## What side effects can this medication cause?\n\nTheophylline may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms\nare severe or do not go away.\n\n * upset stomach\n * stomach pain\n * diarrhea\n * headache\n * restlessness\n * insomnia\n * irritability\n\nIf you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:\n\n * vomiting\n * increased or rapid heart rate\n * irregular heartbeat\n * seizures\n * skin rash\n\nIf you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report\nto the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting\nprogram online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone\n(1-800-332-1088).\n\n## What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?\n\nKeep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of\nreach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and\nmoisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or\nno longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your\nmedication.\n\n## In case of emergency/overdose\n\nIn case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.\nIf the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services\nat 911.\n\n## What other information should I know?\n\nKeep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will\norder certain lab tests to check your response to theophylline.\n\nDo not change from one brand of theophylline to another without talking to\nyour doctor.\n\nDo not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions\nyou have about refilling your prescription.\n\nIt is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and\nnonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any\nproducts such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. 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"title": "Asthma Symptoms? Try Caffeine",
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"Today’s “Really?” column explores whether caffeine from coffee or strong tea can work as a home remedy for asthma symptoms.",
"The chemical structure of caffeine resembles that of a common asthma medication that relaxes the airway muscles and relieves respiratory problems, reports Anahad O’Connor.",
"In a 2007 study in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, researchers pooled and analyzed the results of a half dozen clinical trials looking at the effects of caffeine on asthmatics. They found that caffeine produced small improvements in airway function for up to four hours, compared with a placebo, and that even a small dose — less than the amount in a cup of Starbucks coffee — could improve lung function for up to two hours.",
"Not sure if this is truly surprising. Kids were treated with theophylline years ago – and that’s a relative of caffeine.",
"Heck, I remember seeing it on a TV show, where a baby bottle with coffee was used to treat asthma.",
"I have really mild asthma–daily activities are affected only rarely–just get winded on stairs and running on bad days. Cup of Starbucks with a shot of peppermint syrup is helpful and also delicious and relatively inexpensive.",
"As a teen I occasionally got mild asthma attacks, and used to self medicate with a cup of strong tea. It worked!!",
"I have used caffeine as a last resort when I have forgotten to take my medicine or have not brought my inhaler with me.",
"The relief has been mild, but caffeine minimizes the intensity of the attack and has allowed me some time to get to a place where my medicine is available.",
"A strong iced mocha in the morning allowed me to breathe comfortably during the muggy summers as a student at UW-Madison years ago, and caffeine still allows me to breathe more freely and deeply when it is warm and the air quality “thick” in the summer. I have never been diagnosed with asthma, but I can certainly be sensitive to air quality and caffeine helps.",
"Every single cold I caught as a child turned into bronchitis or pneumonia. This was in the days before asthma inhalers were commonplace. Colds stopped being the precursor to something worse after I started drinking a LOT of coffee as a young woman. After a gap of six years, I came down with bronchitis. This happened shortly after the coffee at work had been decaffeinated by new bosses. Coincidence? I think not. Ever since, whenever I have a cold, I drink lots of coffee and tea.",
"The benefits of coffee as an Antioxidant has been studied and published, but I wonder who are those who funded this particular study and who had an interest in these findings. Is one of the leading coffee producers? //www.lifestyle- after50.com/coffee.html",
"I have some reactive airway issues sometimes and find a cup of tea, which contains theophylline in addition to caffeine, can really help. I have a rescue inhaler, but prefer a cup of tea– the inhaler can make my heart race in a very unpleasant way.",
"I’m another “old” asthmatic that has used caffeine in place of brochodilators when the need arose and my meds weren’t around. I believe that dark chocolate also works, as does the Chinese herb ma huang (taken in tea), which contains ephedrine.",
"I am a lifelong asthmatic and about 20 years ago a doctor advised me to drink a lot of caffeinated tea.. Recently I was told my blood pressure was too high and I needed to wean off the caffeine. I have switched to green tea and my blood pressure is now in the normal range. I hope people will realize how little caffeine is necessary to get the benefit.",
"It’s a known 19th century cure. My inhaler gives me heart palpitations and the shakes so I only use it if I’m really sick. Otherwise a cup of coffee does the trick.",
"For medicated asthmatics, caffeine can be tricky. Too much caffeine has interacted with one of my asthma medications, gave me a racing heart beat and palpitations.",
"For mild asthma or bronchospasm, tea is terrific. I keep a bottle on the deck for pool workouts and also for any anticipated activity provoking deep and heavy breathing. My wife’s father with debilitating COPD would medicate himself with tea in the milder stages of his disease. Tea or coffee are readily and universally available and legal, not to mention cheap. They deserve to be the first line for milder symptoms or when lacking alternatives.",
"This is not news in my family.... My grandmother had asthma, back before many of the drugs that are in use today existed. She would dringk coffee regularly to releive her wheezing.",
"I inherited chronic asthma, and have been fighting it since I was 2 years old (I am currently in my late 40’s). As a child, I would drink coffee to relieve exercise-induced wheezing, or wheezing from breathing cold air in the winter. This was before taking rescue inhalers and theophylline pills – it was better to only take medication when absolutely necessary.",
"I have also used diet cola drinks for caffeine to relieve asthma, but find that coffee works better. Now I know why!",
"A lot of people drink coffee or take some form of caffeine before working out as a pick me up. Maybe there is some real benefit to caffeine besides the energy lift.",
"I am fascinated by the “old school” medicine people and doctors, particularly “the father of medicine,” Hippocrates. Rather than looking at just the physiology and science of medicine, they studied the person as a whole. This fascinates me so much I wrote a book, explaining these concepts in modern-day vernacular- about Body-typing. It is no coincidence to me that the “type” of people who are asthmatic are relieved by caffeine. Asthma is a state of constriction and stasis which is counteracted and symptoms are alleviated by the active and expanding nature of caffeine.",
"I’m a pediatrician. Caffeine is NOT an adequate treatment for asthma. The title of this post (“Asthma Symptoms? Try caffeine”) is misleading, and in my view dangerous; it should be rewritten to say: “Asthma Symptoms? Consult your Health Care Provider.”",
"Caffeine’s medical effect is due to being metabolized in the body to a chemical that’s similar to Theophylline. Theophylline is an old asthma drug that is rarely used now, because the side effects were too great and more effective treatments are now available. You need very large doses of caffeine to get the same benefit you’d get from theophylline; most people would not be able to tolerate the caffeine’s side effects.",
"I suspect that much of the benefit that people mention from their cup of green tea or Starbucks is not from the caffeine. Rather, it’s from the fluids in the beverage. People having trouble breathing are often relatively “behind” on their fluids; increasing fluid intake is an important part of treating asthma symptoms.",
"I suggest to Ms. Parker-Pope that the title and introduction of this article be rewritten to emphasize that people with any trouble breathing should seek medical attention immediately. Asthma is common, but commonly mistreated; 80% of Americans with asthma are undertreated, according to a recent study. It is irresponsible to suggest that self-medication with caffeine is adequate treatment for asthmatics in respiratory distress.",
"As a lifelong asthmatic (I’m 54), I’ve found a bit of truth in this. It can’t take the place of medications, but it can sometimes help.",
"One caution–be wary of herbal teas if you have weed, grass or tree allergies (often goes hand-in-hand with asthma). I tried drinking an herbal tea blend once for the caffeine benefit to help with wheezing and ended up in the emergency room from an allergic reaction to the tea’s “natural” ingredients. Some tea ingredients are just weeds in disguise!",
"Add me to the list of people who can bolster this study as well. I’ve been diagnosed with asthma since I was four. My mom used to give me soda (just a small glass!) when I was having an asthma attack. As I grew older I switched to coffee or strong tea in college. It’s a great solution when you are separated from your inhaler. As someone else mentioned, taking your inhaler and drinking caffeine simultaneously can cause an uncomfortably rapid heartbeat so take caution there.",
"To the person who suggested that this study was funded by coffee corporations – there is a link to the paper at PubMed in the article so you can read for yourself.",
"OK lets not lump all COPD emphysema and asthmas together; some of these disorders are systemic, and others are allergic(include here exercise induced). Caffeine is the original asthma drug chemically and reactively within the body it is a first generation beta- agonist (beta-agonists comprise one of the classes of drugs currently in vogue for treating asthma and other reactive airway disease). Theodore/Theophyllin is not really similar to caffeine, caffeine is the major active component of that “drug” . Caffeine’s immediate effect is to speed up heart rate and open up the bronchi when dosed in hot coffee or tea the heat and steam also open up the sinuses, yes coffee caffeine is a performance enhancing drug for all aerobic athletics. The half life of the drug caffeine is 4 hours in your body so no surprise that it helps breathing for about 4 hours. Pharmo-science has brought us later stronger more effective generations of beta-agonists all of which have longer half lives than caffeine; gen.2 albuterol sulfate(major component in most emergency inhalers) gen.3 clenbuterol(not FDA approved in the US but very powerful and a fave of athletes) gen.4 salbuterol(14 hour half life) which is now combined as a component of the most popular prescription asthma /reactive airway disease meds when combined with a topical cortico steroid such as in symbicort and advair. A very interesting side effect of all of the beta- agonists is that they make it easier for your body under output stress to mobilize body fat to burn for energy. So forget that wimpy cup of tea or coffee run for your favorite Barrista and go drink that triple or quad shot of ESPRESSO!!!!!",
"I highly recommend any asthmatic reading this article look up the Buteyko method. There’s a book about the method that changed my life. I’m convinced the Buteyko method could drastically reduce healthcare costs and empower people to not depend on meds.",
"caffeine is almost structurally identical to theophylline, and it has been used for years in babies who couldn’t tolerate theophylline or other bronchodilators.",
"Get Well's Running email for practical tips, expert advice, exclusive content and a bit of motivation delivered to your inbox every week to help you on your running journey. Coming soon."
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They found that caffeine produced\n> small improvements in airway function for up to four hours, compared with a\n> placebo, and that even a small dose — less than the amount in a cup of\n> Starbucks coffee — could improve lung function for up to two hours.\n\nTo learn more, read the full report, “The Claim: A Cup of Coffee can Ease the\nSymptoms of Asthma,” and then please join the discussion below.\n\n.\n\nComments are no longer being accepted.\n\nJ Cheng, MD November 29, 2010 · 4:36 pm\n\nNot sure if this is truly surprising. Kids were treated with theophylline\nyears ago – and that’s a relative of caffeine.\n\nHeck, I remember seeing it on a TV show, where a baby bottle with coffee was\nused to treat asthma.\n\nEllen November 29, 2010 · 4:52 pm\n\nI have really mild asthma–daily activities are affected only rarely–just get\nwinded on stairs and running on bad days. Cup of Starbucks with a shot of\npeppermint syrup is helpful and also delicious and relatively inexpensive.\n\nS November 29, 2010 · 6:00 pm\n\nAs a teen I occasionally got mild asthma attacks, and used to self medicate\nwith a cup of strong tea. It worked!!\n\nFinewarren November 29, 2010 · 6:02 pm\n\nI have used caffeine as a last resort when I have forgotten to take my\nmedicine or have not brought my inhaler with me.\n\nThe relief has been mild, but caffeine minimizes the intensity of the attack\nand has allowed me some time to get to a place where my medicine is available.\n\nst November 29, 2010 · 10:36 pm\n\nA strong iced mocha in the morning allowed me to breathe comfortably during\nthe muggy summers as a student at UW-Madison years ago, and caffeine still\nallows me to breathe more freely and deeply when it is warm and the air\nquality “thick” in the summer. I have never been diagnosed with asthma, but I\ncan certainly be sensitive to air quality and caffeine helps.\n\nHolly November 30, 2010 · 1:04 am\n\nEvery single cold I caught as a child turned into bronchitis or pneumonia.\nThis was in the days before asthma inhalers were commonplace. Colds stopped\nbeing the precursor to something worse after I started drinking a LOT of\ncoffee as a young woman. After a gap of six years, I came down with\nbronchitis. This happened shortly after the coffee at work had been\ndecaffeinated by new bosses. Coincidence? I think not. Ever since, whenever I\nhave a cold, I drink lots of coffee and tea.\n\nSam November 30, 2010 · 2:01 am\n\nThe benefits of coffee as an Antioxidant has been studied and published, but I\nwonder who are those who funded this particular study and who had an interest\nin these findings. Is one of the leading coffee producers? //www.lifestyle-\nafter50.com/coffee.html\n\njoe November 30, 2010 · 2:43 am\n\nI have some reactive airway issues sometimes and find a cup of tea, which\ncontains theophylline in addition to caffeine, can really help. I have a\nrescue inhaler, but prefer a cup of tea– the inhaler can make my heart race in\na very unpleasant way.\n\nwilly November 30, 2010 · 5:37 am\n\nI’m another “old” asthmatic that has used caffeine in place of brochodilators\nwhen the need arose and my meds weren’t around. I believe that dark chocolate\nalso works, as does the Chinese herb ma huang (taken in tea), which contains\nephedrine.\n\nMary-Alice November 30, 2010 · 8:43 am\n\nI am a lifelong asthmatic and about 20 years ago a doctor advised me to drink\na lot of caffeinated tea.. Recently I was told my blood pressure was too high\nand I needed to wean off the caffeine. I have switched to green tea and my\nblood pressure is now in the normal range. I hope people will realize how\nlittle caffeine is necessary to get the benefit.\n\nSA November 30, 2010 · 9:32 am\n\nIt’s a known 19th century cure. My inhaler gives me heart palpitations and the\nshakes so I only use it if I’m really sick. Otherwise a cup of coffee does the\ntrick.\n\nAnna November 30, 2010 · 9:36 am\n\nFor medicated asthmatics, caffeine can be tricky. Too much caffeine has\ninteracted with one of my asthma medications, gave me a racing heart beat and\npalpitations.\n\nRobert Rauktis November 30, 2010 · 9:36 am\n\nFor mild asthma or bronchospasm, tea is terrific. I keep a bottle on the deck\nfor pool workouts and also for any anticipated activity provoking deep and\nheavy breathing. My wife’s father with debilitating COPD would medicate\nhimself with tea in the milder stages of his disease. Tea or coffee are\nreadily and universally available and legal, not to mention cheap. They\ndeserve to be the first line for milder symptoms or when lacking alternatives.\n\ndenis November 30, 2010 · 9:59 am\n\nI have known that since I was 6 years old.\n\nLaura November 30, 2010 · 10:00 am\n\nThis is not news in my family.... My grandmother had asthma, back before many\nof the drugs that are in use today existed. She would dringk coffee regularly\nto releive her wheezing.\n\nI inherited chronic asthma, and have been fighting it since I was 2 years old\n(I am currently in my late 40’s). As a child, I would drink coffee to relieve\nexercise-induced wheezing, or wheezing from breathing cold air in the winter.\nThis was before taking rescue inhalers and theophylline pills – it was better\nto only take medication when absolutely necessary.\n\nI have also used diet cola drinks for caffeine to relieve asthma, but find\nthat coffee works better. Now I know why!\n\npeter November 30, 2010 · 10:17 am\n\nTuesday, Thursday, Saturday health stories: “caffeine is good for you”!\nMonday, Wednesday, Friday health stories: “caffeine is evil”!\n\nMike – Fitness Contrarian November 30, 2010 · 10:34 am\n\nA lot of people drink coffee or take some form of caffeine before working out\nas a pick me up. Maybe there is some real benefit to caffeine besides the\nenergy lift.\n\n//www.fitnesscontrarian.com/coffee-and-caffeine-can-enhance-athletic-\nperformance/\n\nJohnny Payne November 30, 2010 · 11:22 am\n\nNow I know why I love tea and coffee so much.\n\nTara Baklund November 30, 2010 · 11:27 am\n\nI am fascinated by the “old school” medicine people and doctors, particularly\n“the father of medicine,” Hippocrates. Rather than looking at just the\nphysiology and science of medicine, they studied the person as a whole. This\nfascinates me so much I wrote a book, explaining these concepts in modern-day\nvernacular- about Body-typing. It is no coincidence to me that the “type” of\npeople who are asthmatic are relieved by caffeine. Asthma is a state of\nconstriction and stasis which is counteracted and symptoms are alleviated by\nthe active and expanding nature of caffeine.\n\nDavid Epstein MD November 30, 2010 · 11:38 am\n\nI’m a pediatrician. Caffeine is NOT an adequate treatment for asthma. The\ntitle of this post (“Asthma Symptoms? Try caffeine”) is misleading, and in my\nview dangerous; it should be rewritten to say: “Asthma Symptoms? Consult your\nHealth Care Provider.”\n\nCaffeine’s medical effect is due to being metabolized in the body to a\nchemical that’s similar to Theophylline. Theophylline is an old asthma drug\nthat is rarely used now, because the side effects were too great and more\neffective treatments are now available. You need very large doses of caffeine\nto get the same benefit you’d get from theophylline; most people would not be\nable to tolerate the caffeine’s side effects.\n\nI suspect that much of the benefit that people mention from their cup of green\ntea or Starbucks is not from the caffeine. Rather, it’s from the fluids in the\nbeverage. People having trouble breathing are often relatively “behind” on\ntheir fluids; increasing fluid intake is an important part of treating asthma\nsymptoms.\n\nI suggest to Ms. Parker-Pope that the title and introduction of this article\nbe rewritten to emphasize that people with any trouble breathing should seek\nmedical attention immediately. Asthma is common, but commonly mistreated; 80%\nof Americans with asthma are undertreated, according to a recent study. It is\nirresponsible to suggest that self-medication with caffeine is adequate\ntreatment for asthmatics in respiratory distress.\n\nDavid Epstein, MD Newark, Delaware\n\n1956okie November 30, 2010 · 11:59 am\n\nAs a lifelong asthmatic (I’m 54), I’ve found a bit of truth in this. It can’t\ntake the place of medications, but it can sometimes help.\n\nOne caution–be wary of herbal teas if you have weed, grass or tree allergies\n(often goes hand-in-hand with asthma). I tried drinking an herbal tea blend\nonce for the caffeine benefit to help with wheezing and ended up in the\nemergency room from an allergic reaction to the tea’s “natural” ingredients.\nSome tea ingredients are just weeds in disguise!\n\nsobriquet November 30, 2010 · 12:34 pm\n\nAdd me to the list of people who can bolster this study as well. I’ve been\ndiagnosed with asthma since I was four. My mom used to give me soda (just a\nsmall glass!) when I was having an asthma attack. As I grew older I switched\nto coffee or strong tea in college. It’s a great solution when you are\nseparated from your inhaler. As someone else mentioned, taking your inhaler\nand drinking caffeine simultaneously can cause an uncomfortably rapid\nheartbeat so take caution there.\n\nTo the person who suggested that this study was funded by coffee corporations\n– there is a link to the paper at PubMed in the article so you can read for\nyourself.\n\nMstrTwister November 30, 2010 · 12:39 pm\n\nOK lets not lump all COPD emphysema and asthmas together; some of these\ndisorders are systemic, and others are allergic(include here exercise\ninduced). Caffeine is the original asthma drug chemically and reactively\nwithin the body it is a first generation beta- agonist (beta-agonists comprise\none of the classes of drugs currently in vogue for treating asthma and other\nreactive airway disease). Theodore/Theophyllin is not really similar to\ncaffeine, caffeine is the major active component of that “drug” . Caffeine’s\nimmediate effect is to speed up heart rate and open up the bronchi when dosed\nin hot coffee or tea the heat and steam also open up the sinuses, yes coffee\ncaffeine is a performance enhancing drug for all aerobic athletics. The half\nlife of the drug caffeine is 4 hours in your body so no surprise that it helps\nbreathing for about 4 hours. Pharmo-science has brought us later stronger more\neffective generations of beta-agonists all of which have longer half lives\nthan caffeine; gen.2 albuterol sulfate(major component in most emergency\ninhalers) gen.3 clenbuterol(not FDA approved in the US but very powerful and a\nfave of athletes) gen.4 salbuterol(14 hour half life) which is now combined as\na component of the most popular prescription asthma /reactive airway disease\nmeds when combined with a topical cortico steroid such as in symbicort and\nadvair. A very interesting side effect of all of the beta- agonists is that\nthey make it easier for your body under output stress to mobilize body fat to\nburn for energy. So forget that wimpy cup of tea or coffee run for your\nfavorite Barrista and go drink that triple or quad shot of ESPRESSO!!!!!\n\nR2B2 November 30, 2010 · 1:25 pm\n\nI highly recommend any asthmatic reading this article look up the Buteyko\nmethod. There’s a book about the method that changed my life. I’m convinced\nthe Buteyko method could drastically reduce healthcare costs and empower\npeople to not depend on meds.\n\nsarah November 30, 2010 · 1:52 pm\n\ncaffeine is almost structurally identical to theophylline, and it has been\nused for years in babies who couldn’t tolerate theophylline or other\nbronchodilators.\n\n## What's Next\n\nLoading...\n\n * Previous Post\n\nPumpkin for Breakfast, Dinner and Dessert\n\n * Next Post\n\nBike Injuries vs. Running Injuries\n\n#### Ask Well\n\nYour health questions answered by Times journalists and experts.\n\nYour Questions | All »\n\n###### Ask Well\n\n##### Can You Safely Lose Weight While Breast-Feeding?\n\n###### The Checkup\n\n##### As Boys Get Fatter, Parents Worry One Body Part Is Too Small\n\n# Sign Up for the Running Email\n\nGet Well's Running email for practical tips, expert advice, exclusive content\nand a bit of motivation delivered to your inbox every week to help you on your\nrunning journey. 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"If you have asthma, then you know how scary it can be when you have an attack and have trouble breathing for anywhere from a few minutes to a few days, depending on its severity.",
"But what happens if an attack starts and you discover that your inhaler is empty or you don’t actually have it??",
"First off, quickly determine whether you’re in immediate danger, said Dr. Firshein. If you have a peak-flow meter—a device that measures how much air you can expel from your lungs and that many asthmatics keep around the house—use it. If you’re less than 25% off your normal mark, go on to the following steps, but if your number is off by more, get to an emergency room, he said, because this indicates that there is a serious problem—one that could be life-threatening, he said. If you don’t have a peak-flow meter, then think about your symptoms. For example, if your lips or fingernails turn blue...if you can’t stop coughing...if you feel soreness or tightness around the ribs...if you feel like you’re having a panic attack...or if you’re so exhausted from the effort of breathing that you can’t finish a short sentence or stand up, then you need help fast—get to an ER.",
"If you’re not in immediate danger, try these tricks, below, from Dr. Firshein. Some of these techniques may help within minutes, while others may take a few hours to kick in, but since it’s possible for an attack to last for days, try all of them to play it safe. During a typical asthma attack, the airways are constricted, muscles all over your body become tense and your body produces extra mucus—all of those things make it harder to breathe. So Dr. Firshein’s advice addresses all of those problems. You know your body best, so if you try all of these tips but your attack still gets worse, go to a hospital.",
"Change your location. Asthma is typically triggered by an irritant—either an allergen or toxin—that inflames the airways. So remove yourself from the environment that contains the trigger (if you know what it is) as fast as you can. If you’re reacting to dust, pets, mold or smoke, for example, get away from it...or at the very least, breathe through a sleeve, a scarf or your jacket collar to reduce your exposure.",
"Tell someone. Talking to someone may reduce your anxiety, and that’s especially helpful, because anxiety can make your asthma attack worse. Also, if your asthma attack becomes more severe later on, you may need a ride to the hospital, so it’s always good to keep someone else in the loop.",
"Also consider taking an over-the-counter decongestant (such as pseudoephedrine/Sudafed) and/or an expectorant (such as guaifenesin/Mucinex) or a drug that’s a combination of the two (ephedrine+guaifenesin/Primatene Asthma), because these loosen mucus and make coughs more productive so you can rid your body of more phlegm.",
"Sip hot coffee or nonherbal tea. Have one or two cups right away (but no more than that in one sitting, or your heart rate might spike too high—this is true among all people, not just asthmatics). Caffeine is metabolized into theophylline, which is also a drug that’s used to prevent and treat asthma by relaxing the airways and decreasing the lungs’ response to irritants. Getting caffeine from any source (a soda, an energy drink, a supplement, etc.) will likely help, but tea and coffee have other compounds that act similarly to caffeine (plus, liquids—especially hot liquids—help loosen mucus), so getting your caffeine in this form is best.",
"Practice breathing exercises. Many people panic when they have an asthma attack and start breathing quickly, but that only restricts the amount of oxygen that the lungs get—in other words, it makes the attack worse. So breathe in through your nose to the count of four and then out to the count of six. Pursing your lips as you exhale will help slow the exhalation and keep the airways open longer. Continue breathing this way for as long as you need.",
"Press on some acupressure points. The front parts of your inner shoulders (just above the armpits) and the outer edges of the creases of your elbows (when your elbows are bent) are “lung points.” Pressing on one area at a time for a few consecutive minutes may relax muscles that have tightened up.",
"Steam things up. Take a hot shower or stay in the bathroom with the hot water running from the showerhead or tub or sink faucet. Steam or warm moisture is better than cold moisture because it loosens mucus, so using a cool-air humidifier, although helpful, is not ideal.",
"Ask your doctor about taking magnesium and vitamin C. Taking 500 milligrams (mg) of magnesium and 1,000 mg of vitamin C during an asthma attack may help if you’re an adult. (Children ages 10 to 17 should take half the doses and children between the ages of five and nine should take one-third of the doses.) Magnesium is a bronchodilator that relaxes the breathing tubes, and vitamin C has a slight antihistamine effect.",
"Take medications. The prescription corticosteroid prednisone, available in pill form, is used only for acute problems, such as during an attack, because it helps reduce inflammation—so if your doctor has already prescribed it to you and you have it on hand, use it. “This medication will not work as quickly as an inhaler, but it may prevent the problem from getting out of hand if you’re having a lengthy attack,” said Dr. Firshein. Just call your doctor, and let him or her know that you’re taking it, so that he can supervise your dosing.",
"A person with asthma since birth has been without a inhaler and your airways start to close up on you. After a few hours it’s feels like your breathing through a straw. You have no energy and can no longer breath on your own and you feel like a 100 year old lady who is about to die. You need oxygen or a inhaler fast. The first sign is wheezing and no energy. Get help fast call 911 forget the coffee or herbs or whatever else they tell you.",
"* m.d.\nAsthma since birth, also. What you describe is the panic. I have learned to calm myself through an attack, due to the lack of insurance for medical care. All of these steps have helped me. If you are able to seek medical care, you should. However, by panicking, you cause your body a lot more trouble than you need to. Fresh air helps, too. If it’s not cold.",
"* Kelsey Yongue\nI totally understand this. My inhaler in 100 a month and I can’t afford it, or the insurance. Was there a way you found to afford it?",
"I was once upon a time an acute asthma sufferer, but for the past 5 years,Thanks to this natural remedy, I am able to fully control my asthma problem totally. In addition, I do not have any asthma symptoms not to say asthma attacks.I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free lifestyle, having quality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my life.",
"I was once upon a time an acute asthma sufferer, but for the past 5 years,Thanks to this natural remedy, I am able to fully control my asthma problem totally. In addition, I do not have any asthma symptoms not to say asthma attacks.I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free lifestyle, having quality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my life.",
"What to do in an asthma attack: STOP any activity,Sit up,If the medicine is not working, call 911.You really should carry the inhaler. I am a former asthma sufferer and I know how it feels like to have an asthma attack with no inhaler. However I got rid of the inhaler years ago after I succeed to treat my asthma naturally.",
"* Melissa\nPerhaps you are unaware that allergies are the primary trigger for asthma. Clearly you are sold on pharmaceutical remedies over natural ones, but perhaps you don’t know that many of them originally derived from natural sources. Up until recently in human history, the only available remedies were — guess what — natural. Further, pharmaceutical (patent) drugs are responsible for an astonishing number & variety of adverse reactions, many of them serious &/or life-threatening. I had childhood asthma (which I grew out of, thankfully) prompted by hay-fever & dander type allergies, prior to the advent of inhalers; the treatment I received was often just as bad as the asthma – – injected adrenaline, which led to tachycardia at upwards of 200 beats/minute. Highly unnatural & risky to maintain for more than a few minutes! It was awful. I’m an RN now & a strong proponent of natural remedies when available & effective.",
"what they are describing to help is when you’re having mild asthma attack meaning light wheezing and little to no coughing in these circumstances these tips can be helpful but if your symptoms are worsening or already severe then seeking medical is the only choice.",
"I was born with asthma right now I’m out of my good inhaler and can’t breathe any suggestions it’s like someone is sitting on my chest",
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"For many asthmatics, myself included, the WORST idea is the steam shower. As you should know, humid air is heavier and harder to drag into and push out of your lungs. That very practice put me in the ER when otherwise I might have recovered on my own. You should also know that lung constriction doesn’t always involve mucus. Medications like Guaifenesin or Mucinex can create mucus and are not recommended for asthmatics. Finally, it is NOT necessarily a good idea to “breath deep and slow” during an attack — deep breathing, especially combined with an expectorant, can exacerbate the attack. Although it seems counter intuitive, it is often best to take careful, shallow breaths, using the “top ” of your lungs for a few minutes. Don’t lean on the ironing board panting like a poodle, but avoid breathing deeply until you have caught up with your breath. — Just some insight from a few of us fellow suffers.",
"I’ve known many people with asthma (myself and my child included), and yet to see anyone ever cure it or have it go away completely. It may wax and wane at times, but the reality is, once you have it you will always have it, as an underlying condition that may flare up at any time. My experience has been that integrative medicine is the best way to manage asthma. Healthy diet, vitamins, probiotics, exercise, limit allergen exposure, air filters in home, etc. Most people with anything more than mild, intermittent asthma will also need to take meds. Taking a daily antihistamine and using a small particle inhaled corticosteroid was the key for getting my asthma under control.",
"I cleared my asthma naturally for years, but now I moved into an apartment building with smokers and I really have no choice but to stay here – its NYC – you get what you can, Now it’s come back and I have a HEPA filter but its not working and my asthma is back and getting worse and worse. Does anyone have any advice?",
"A couple of months ago I would never dream that I could be writing this. I went to 8 doctors who gave me pills and inhalers and said that was all they could do for me. I learned to heal myself following this natural remedy I found HERE ( http://asthma-cure.weebly.com ) starting with the elimination diet. Now I’m able to reintroduce most foods I ate before and leave out the worst ones. I learned to eat very nutrient dense foods, which are now better digested. I also have to note that I balanced all of my hormones along with it. I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free lifestyle, having quality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my life.",
"* Karen Hansen\nThat’s awesome Emily 🙂 I did the elimination diet about 10 years ago and discovered dairy was the culprit for me. Maybe it’s time to do another cleanse. Thanks for the reminder!",
"I had asthma so bad I had to have 3 rescue inhalers, one in my purse, one where I sat in the living room and one by the bed.",
"When I started studying energy medicine, I started curing myself, and I have not used an inhaler for over 3 or 4 years, it’s been so long I can’t remember properly. How? I flushed my lung meridian and thumped my thymus whenever I felt tight. Within months, I didn’t ever need an inhaler.",
"Search for Donna Eden on YouTube and put in flushing lung meridian, and her daily energy routine will show you the thymus, which puts your immune system into overdrive.",
"Works for me though my respirologist doesn’t believe I haven’t gone to another dr or to the USA to buy inhalers.",
"A couple of months ago I would never dream that I could be writing this. I went to 8 doctors who gave me pills and inhalers and said that was all they could do for me. I learned to heal myself following this natural remedy I found HERE ( http://asthma-cure.weebly.com ) starting with the elimination diet. Now I’m able to reintroduce most foods I ate before and leave out the worst ones. I learned to eat very nutrient dense foods, which are now better digested. I also have to note that I balanced all of my hormones along with it. I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free lifestyle, having quality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my life.",
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"parsed_md": "How to Survive an Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler\n\nSUBSCRIBE\n\n# How to Survive an Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler\n\nMature Man - Chest Pain\n\nDate: January 24, 2013 Publication: Daily Health News Source: Richard Firshein\nPrint:\n\nIf you have asthma, then you know how scary it can be when you have an attack\nand have trouble breathing for anywhere from a few minutes to a few days,\ndepending on its severity.\n\nSo you’re probably careful to keep your rescue inhaler with you at all\ntimes—in case of an emergency.\n\nBut what happens if an attack starts and you discover that your inhaler is\nempty or you don’t actually have it??\n\nHow can you lessen the severity of an asthma attack and/or stop it altogether\nwithout your trusty inhaler?\n\nTo find out, I called Richard Firshein, DO, director and founder of The\nFirshein Center for Integrative Medicine in New York City and author of\nReversing Asthma: Breathe Easier with This Revolutionary New Program. And he\nhad some very interesting advice...\n\n#### DO YOU NEED TO GO TO THE ER?\n\nFirst off, quickly determine whether you’re in immediate danger, said Dr.\nFirshein. If you have a peak-flow meter—a device that measures how much air\nyou can expel from your lungs and that many asthmatics keep around the\nhouse—use it. If you’re less than 25% off your normal mark, go on to the\nfollowing steps, but if your number is off by more, get to an emergency room,\nhe said, because this indicates that there is a serious problem—one that could\nbe life-threatening, he said. If you don’t have a peak-flow meter, then think\nabout your symptoms. For example, if your lips or fingernails turn blue...if\nyou can’t stop coughing...if you feel soreness or tightness around the\nribs...if you feel like you’re having a panic attack...or if you’re so\nexhausted from the effort of breathing that you can’t finish a short sentence\nor stand up, then you need help fast—get to an ER.\n\n#### HOW TO BREATHE EASIER\n\nIf you’re not in immediate danger, try these tricks, below, from Dr. Firshein.\nSome of these techniques may help within minutes, while others may take a few\nhours to kick in, but since it’s possible for an attack to last for days, try\nall of them to play it safe. During a typical asthma attack, the airways are\nconstricted, muscles all over your body become tense and your body produces\nextra mucus—all of those things make it harder to breathe. So Dr. Firshein’s\nadvice addresses all of those problems. You know your body best, so if you try\nall of these tips but your attack still gets worse, go to a hospital.\n\nChange your location. Asthma is typically triggered by an irritant—either an\nallergen or toxin—that inflames the airways. So remove yourself from the\nenvironment that contains the trigger (if you know what it is) as fast as you\ncan. If you’re reacting to dust, pets, mold or smoke, for example, get away\nfrom it...or at the very least, breathe through a sleeve, a scarf or your\njacket collar to reduce your exposure.\n\nTell someone. Talking to someone may reduce your anxiety, and that’s\nespecially helpful, because anxiety can make your asthma attack worse. Also,\nif your asthma attack becomes more severe later on, you may need a ride to the\nhospital, so it’s always good to keep someone else in the loop.\n\nAlso consider taking an over-the-counter decongestant (such as\npseudoephedrine/Sudafed) and/or an expectorant (such as guaifenesin/Mucinex)\nor a drug that’s a combination of the two (ephedrine+guaifenesin/Primatene\nAsthma), because these loosen mucus and make coughs more productive so you can\nrid your body of more phlegm.\n\nSip hot coffee or nonherbal tea. Have one or two cups right away (but no more\nthan that in one sitting, or your heart rate might spike too high—this is true\namong all people, not just asthmatics). Caffeine is metabolized into\ntheophylline, which is also a drug that’s used to prevent and treat asthma by\nrelaxing the airways and decreasing the lungs’ response to irritants. Getting\ncaffeine from any source (a soda, an energy drink, a supplement, etc.) will\nlikely help, but tea and coffee have other compounds that act similarly to\ncaffeine (plus, liquids—especially hot liquids—help loosen mucus), so getting\nyour caffeine in this form is best.\n\nPractice breathing exercises. Many people panic when they have an asthma\nattack and start breathing quickly, but that only restricts the amount of\noxygen that the lungs get—in other words, it makes the attack worse. So\nbreathe in through your nose to the count of four and then out to the count of\nsix. Pursing your lips as you exhale will help slow the exhalation and keep\nthe airways open longer. Continue breathing this way for as long as you need.\n\nPress on some acupressure points. The front parts of your inner shoulders\n(just above the armpits) and the outer edges of the creases of your elbows\n(when your elbows are bent) are “lung points.” Pressing on one area at a time\nfor a few consecutive minutes may relax muscles that have tightened up.\n\nSteam things up. Take a hot shower or stay in the bathroom with the hot water\nrunning from the showerhead or tub or sink faucet. Steam or warm moisture is\nbetter than cold moisture because it loosens mucus, so using a cool-air\nhumidifier, although helpful, is not ideal.\n\nAsk your doctor about taking magnesium and vitamin C. Taking 500 milligrams\n(mg) of magnesium and 1,000 mg of vitamin C during an asthma attack may help\nif you’re an adult. (Children ages 10 to 17 should take half the doses and\nchildren between the ages of five and nine should take one-third of the\ndoses.) Magnesium is a bronchodilator that relaxes the breathing tubes, and\nvitamin C has a slight antihistamine effect.\n\nTake medications. The prescription corticosteroid prednisone, available in\npill form, is used only for acute problems, such as during an attack, because\nit helps reduce inflammation—so if your doctor has already prescribed it to\nyou and you have it on hand, use it. “This medication will not work as quickly\nas an inhaler, but it may prevent the problem from getting out of hand if\nyou’re having a lengthy attack,” said Dr. Firshein. Just call your doctor, and\nlet him or her know that you’re taking it, so that he can supervise your\ndosing.\n\nTags from the story\n\ntopten\n\n23\n\nSource: Richard Firshein, DO, board-certified in family medicine and certified\nmedical acupuncturist and founder and director of The Firshein Center for\nIntegrative Medicine, New York City. He is author of Reversing Asthma: Breathe\nEasier with This Revolutionary New Program.\n\n * Asthma since Birth\n\nA person with asthma since birth has been without a inhaler and your airways\nstart to close up on you. After a few hours it’s feels like your breathing\nthrough a straw. You have no energy and can no longer breath on your own and\nyou feel like a 100 year old lady who is about to die. You need oxygen or a\ninhaler fast. The first sign is wheezing and no energy. Get help fast call 911\nforget the coffee or herbs or whatever else they tell you.\n\n * m.d.\n\nAsthma since birth, also. What you describe is the panic. I have learned to\ncalm myself through an attack, due to the lack of insurance for medical care.\nAll of these steps have helped me. If you are able to seek medical care, you\nshould. However, by panicking, you cause your body a lot more trouble than you\nneed to. Fresh air helps, too. If it’s not cold.\n\n * Kelsey Yongue\n\nI totally understand this. My inhaler in 100 a month and I can’t afford it, or\nthe insurance. Was there a way you found to afford it?\n\n * Linda\n\nI was once upon a time an acute asthma sufferer, but for the past 5\nyears,Thanks to this natural remedy, I am able to fully control my asthma\nproblem totally. In addition, I do not have any asthma symptoms not to say\nasthma attacks.I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free\nlifestyle, having quality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my\nlife.\n\n * Linda\n\nI was once upon a time an acute asthma sufferer, but for the past 5\nyears,Thanks to this natural remedy, I am able to fully control my asthma\nproblem totally. In addition, I do not have any asthma symptoms not to say\nasthma attacks.I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free\nlifestyle, having quality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my\nlife.\n\n * David\n\nWhat to do in an asthma attack: STOP any activity,Sit up,If the medicine is\nnot working, call 911.You really should carry the inhaler. I am a former\nasthma sufferer and I know how it feels like to have an asthma attack with no\ninhaler. However I got rid of the inhaler years ago after I succeed to treat\nmy asthma naturally.\n\n * Sadie Elmsworth\n\nnaturally bullshit..you probbaly didnt have true asthma if it went away\n“naturally” but had allergies\n\n * Melissa\n\nPerhaps you are unaware that allergies are the primary trigger for asthma.\nClearly you are sold on pharmaceutical remedies over natural ones, but perhaps\nyou don’t know that many of them originally derived from natural sources. Up\nuntil recently in human history, the only available remedies were — guess what\n— natural. Further, pharmaceutical (patent) drugs are responsible for an\nastonishing number & variety of adverse reactions, many of them serious &/or\nlife-threatening. I had childhood asthma (which I grew out of, thankfully)\nprompted by hay-fever & dander type allergies, prior to the advent of\ninhalers; the treatment I received was often just as bad as the asthma – –\ninjected adrenaline, which led to tachycardia at upwards of 200 beats/minute.\nHighly unnatural & risky to maintain for more than a few minutes! It was\nawful. I’m an RN now & a strong proponent of natural remedies when available &\neffective.\n\n * tomi\n\nwhat they are describing to help is when you’re having mild asthma attack\nmeaning light wheezing and little to no coughing in these circumstances these\ntips can be helpful but if your symptoms are worsening or already severe then\nseeking medical is the only choice.\n\n * deborah\n\nI was born with asthma right now I’m out of my good inhaler and can’t breathe\nany suggestions it’s like someone is sitting on my chest\n\n * EvaDSmith\n\nStart earning residual money every week... This is a great part time work\nopportunity for anyone... Best thing about it ,work from comfort of your home\nand get paid from 100 to 2000 bucks at the end of every week ... Apply now and\nreceive your first paycheck at the end of this week...please goto LINK to site\nin my `Prrofile` for more `info` if you interested ~rer\n\n * K.R. Fenton\n\nFor many asthmatics, myself included, the WORST idea is the steam shower. As\nyou should know, humid air is heavier and harder to drag into and push out of\nyour lungs. That very practice put me in the ER when otherwise I might have\nrecovered on my own. You should also know that lung constriction doesn’t\nalways involve mucus. Medications like Guaifenesin or Mucinex can create mucus\nand are not recommended for asthmatics. Finally, it is NOT necessarily a good\nidea to “breath deep and slow” during an attack — deep breathing, especially\ncombined with an expectorant, can exacerbate the attack. Although it seems\ncounter intuitive, it is often best to take careful, shallow breaths, using\nthe “top ” of your lungs for a few minutes. Don’t lean on the ironing board\npanting like a poodle, but avoid breathing deeply until you have caught up\nwith your breath. — Just some insight from a few of us fellow suffers.\n\n * TinaP\n\nI’ve known many people with asthma (myself and my child included), and yet to\nsee anyone ever cure it or have it go away completely. It may wax and wane at\ntimes, but the reality is, once you have it you will always have it, as an\nunderlying condition that may flare up at any time. My experience has been\nthat integrative medicine is the best way to manage asthma. Healthy diet,\nvitamins, probiotics, exercise, limit allergen exposure, air filters in home,\netc. Most people with anything more than mild, intermittent asthma will also\nneed to take meds. Taking a daily antihistamine and using a small particle\ninhaled corticosteroid was the key for getting my asthma under control.\n\n * disqus_CVgXkAJlaj\n\nI cleared my asthma naturally for years, but now I moved into an apartment\nbuilding with smokers and I really have no choice but to stay here – its NYC –\nyou get what you can, Now it’s come back and I have a HEPA filter but its not\nworking and my asthma is back and getting worse and worse. Does anyone have\nany advice?\n\n * Lisa\n\nWell this may help\nhttp://www.healthxchange.com.sg/healthyliving/ManagingChronicIllnesses/Pages/How-\nto-Survive-an-Asthma-Attack-if-Youre-Caught-Without-Your-Inhaler.aspx\n\n * Emily Swan\n\nA couple of months ago I would never dream that I could be writing this. I\nwent to 8 doctors who gave me pills and inhalers and said that was all they\ncould do for me. I learned to heal myself following this natural remedy I\nfound HERE ( http://asthma-cure.weebly.com ) starting with the elimination\ndiet. Now I’m able to reintroduce most foods I ate before and leave out the\nworst ones. I learned to eat very nutrient dense foods, which are now better\ndigested. I also have to note that I balanced all of my hormones along with\nit. I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free lifestyle, having\nquality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my life.\n\n * Karen Hansen\n\nThat’s awesome Emily 🙂 I did the elimination diet about 10 years ago and\ndiscovered dairy was the culprit for me. Maybe it’s time to do another\ncleanse. Thanks for the reminder!\n\n * bob8778\n\nHa ha! That’s funny.\n\n * Gale\n\nI had asthma so bad I had to have 3 rescue inhalers, one in my purse, one\nwhere I sat in the living room and one by the bed.\n\nWhen I started studying energy medicine, I started curing myself, and I have\nnot used an inhaler for over 3 or 4 years, it’s been so long I can’t remember\nproperly. How? I flushed my lung meridian and thumped my thymus whenever I\nfelt tight. Within months, I didn’t ever need an inhaler.\n\nSearch for Donna Eden on YouTube and put in flushing lung meridian, and her\ndaily energy routine will show you the thymus, which puts your immune system\ninto overdrive.\n\nWorks for me though my respirologist doesn’t believe I haven’t gone to another\ndr or to the USA to buy inhalers.\n\n * Ashley Davis\n\nA couple of months ago I would never dream that I could be writing this. I\nwent to 8 doctors who gave me pills and inhalers and said that was all they\ncould do for me. I learned to heal myself following this natural remedy I\nfound HERE ( http://asthma-cure.weebly.com ) starting with the elimination\ndiet. Now I’m able to reintroduce most foods I ate before and leave out the\nworst ones. I learned to eat very nutrient dense foods, which are now better\ndigested. I also have to note that I balanced all of my hormones along with\nit. I am happy that I am able to fully enjoy an asthma-free lifestyle, having\nquality time with my kids and enjoying every moment of my life.\n\n * carolina john\n\nI am bold enough among many others to state that there is now a potent cure to\nthis sickness but many are unaware of it. I discovered that I was infected\nwith the virus 8yrs ago, after a medical check-up. My doctor told me and I was\nshocked, confused and felt like my world has crumbled. I was dying slowly due\nthe announcement of my medical practitioner but he assured me that I could\nlead a normal life if I took my medications (as there was no medically known\ncure to HIV). I went from churches to churches but soon found that my case\nneeded urgent attention as I was growing lean due to fear of dying anytime\nsoon. In a bid to looking for a lasting solution to my predicament, I sought\nfor solutions from the voodoo world. I went online and searched for every\npowerful trado-medical practitioner that I could severe, cos I heard that the\nAfrican Voodoo Priests had a cure to the HIV syndrome. It was after a little\ntime surfing the web that I came across one DR HOPE (A powerful African Voodoo\nPriest), who offered to help me at a monetary fee. I had to comply as this was\nmy final bus-stop to receiving a perfect healing. My last resolve was to takIt\nis no longer news that the Acquired immune deficiency syndrome /Human Immuno\nVirus (HIV/AIDS) is increasing by the day. The fear is that many people living\nwith the sickness are scared of saying it because of the stigma that comes\nalong with it.e my life by myself, should this plan fail. Alas! it worked out\nwell. He gave my some steps to follow and I meticulously carried out all his\ninstructions. Last month, 13 July, 2013, to be precise, I went back to the\nhospital to conduct another test and to my amazement, the results showed that\n” I am NEGATIVE”. You can free yourself of this HIV virus by consulting this\ngreat African Voodoo Priest via this e-mail: DRHOPEHIVHEALINGCENTER1@GMAIL.COM\nOR CALL +2348104305402 He will help you\n\n * James William\n\nHello Views. Am JAMES WILLIAM from USA. I am a worker in one of d most\nprolific hotels in New York, am a man of better family with a wife and four\nkids but something do not make me feel happy even if i am with my happy family\nbecause am an HIV positive. I have been to different hospitals of high class\ndoctors but to no avail, my result of each test i take keep saying am an HIV\npositive. But one faithful evening, which is on d fourth of November 2013, i\nwas browsing through the internet when i came across this email:\ndrbanlogunsolutionhome@gmail.com and i quickly copied it and the next morning\ni called the number that was attached to the email which is +2349053287594. 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JAMES WILLIAM\n\n * Doris Carter\n\n[b]DR Uroko is the only Dr who could ever get my HIV-AIDS cured with his\nhealing spell, i have tried almost everything but i could’nt find any solution\non my disease, despite all these happening to me, i always spend alot to buy a\nHIV drugs from hospital and taking some several medications but no relieve,\nuntil one day i was just browsing on the internet when i come accross a great\npost of !Michelle! who truly said that she was been diagnose with HIV and was\nhealed that very week through the help of these great powerful healing spell\ndoctor, sometime i really wonder why people called him Papa Uroko, i never\nknew it was alll because of the great and perfect work that he has been doing\nthat is causing all this. so i quickly contacted him, and he ask me some few\nquestions and he said a thing i will never forget that anyone who contacted\nhim is ! always getting his or her healing in just 6 hours after doing all he\nask me, so i was amazed all the time i heard that from him, so i did all\nthings only to see that at the very day which he said i will be healed, all\nthe strenght that has left me before rush back and i becomes very strong and\nhealthy, this disease almost kills my life all because of me, so i went to\nhospital to give the final test to the disease and the doctor said i am HIV\nnegative, i am very amazed and happy about the healing Dr Uroko gave to me\nfrom the ancient part of africa, you can email him now for your own healing\ntoo at:atitilovespell@gmail.com thank you sir for healing me from HIV, i am\nDoris Carter.\n\n### ABOUT BOTTOMLINE\n\nFor over four decades we’ve brought you the best in wellness and wealth advice\nfrom our family of experts. 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"Asthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave the lungs.",
"An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. It can feel as if someone is sitting on your chest or there’s a cloud in your lungs. You struggle to draw in a full breath. Your chest tightens. Your breathing quickens.",
"Asthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes – the passages that allow air to enter and leave the lungs. During an asthma attack, the muscles that surround the bronchial tubes constrict, narrowing the air passages and making it extremely difficult to breathe. Other common symptoms are wheezing and a rattling sound in the chest.",
"The duration of an attack can vary, depending on what caused it and how long the airways have been inflamed. Mild episodes may last only a few minutes; more severe ones can last from hours to days. Mild attacks can resolve spontaneously or may require medication, typically a quick-acting inhaler. More severe asthma attacks can be shortened with appropriate treatment.",
"An asthma attack can be triggered by exposure to an allergen, such as tree, grass or weed pollen, dust mites, cockroaches or animal dander. Other common triggers are irritants in the air, such as smoke or chemical fumes, and strong odors, such as perfume.",
"Certain illnesses — particularly the flu, sinusitis or even a mild upper respiratory infection — may also trigger an asthma attack, as can strenuous exercise, extreme weather conditions and strong emotions that change normal breathing patterns.",
"Warning signs of a potential asthma attack can include an increase in your need for rescue medication (especially albuterol), a worsening cough, shortness of breath (particularly if it wakes you up at night) and diminished tolerance for exercise.",
"In general, it is important to stay calm and use the medications your allergist has prescribed. An up-to-date asthma action plan filled out by your doctor should always be available to help guide treatment when symptoms occur.",
"Quick-relief medications – often administered via an inhaler – are used to treat asthma attacks as needed. They include short-acting, rapid-onset beta2-agonist and/or anticholinergic bronchodilators (which relax airway muscles). If symptoms persist or progress, then systemic corticosteroids (which reduce airway inflammation) may be necessary. If symptoms persist, see your allergist.",
"Some triggers particularly affect children with asthma and can make the inflammation in their lungs even worse. The common cold is one of the most frequent triggers for asthma attacks in very young children. Others include:",
"If your child has asthma, your allergist will help you discover the triggers that bring on or worsen the symptoms. The first step to controlling symptoms is to stay away from whatever makes your child cough or wheeze."
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"parsed_md": "Asthma Information | Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | ACAAI Public Website\n\nSkip to content\n\nHome > Asthma\n\n# Asthma Information\n\n * Allergies\n * Asthma\n * Resources\n * News\n * Health Care Professionals\n * Find an Allergist\n\n * Find an Allergist\n * Symptom Test\n * Ask the Allergist\n\n * Overview\n\n## You are here\n\nHome » Asthma\n\n##\n\nOverview\n\nIf you frequently experience shortness of breath or you hear a whistling or\nwheezy sound in your chest when you breathe, you may have asthma — a chronic\ncondition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, the\npassageways that allow air to enter and leave the lungs. If people with asthma\nare exposed to a substance to which they are sensitive or a situation that\nchanges their regular breathing patterns, the symptoms can become more severe.\n\nAsthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans — 19 million adults\nand 7 million children — and are one of the leading causes of absences from\nwork and school. Asthma often runs in families; according to the World Health\nOrganization, about half the cases are due to genetic susceptibility and half\nresult from environmental factors. Although there is no cure for asthma,\neffective treatments are available. Asthma can be best managed by seeing an\nallergist.\n\nThere are two types of asthma: allergic (caused by exposure to an allergen)\nand nonallergic (caused by stress, exercise, illnesses like a cold or the flu,\nor exposure to extreme weather, irritants in the air or some medications).\n\nGET RELIEF\n\nFind an allergist\n\nAsthma Symptoms\n\n * Coughing\n * Shortness of breath\n * Chest tightness\n * Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe, especially when exhaling)\n\nFor more detailed information, visit the asthma symptoms page.\n\nAsthma Triggers\n\n * Outdoor allergens, such as pollens from grass, trees and weeds\n * Indoor allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites and mold\n * Certain drugs and food additives\n * Irritants in the air, such as smoke, chemical fumes and strong odors\n * Colds, the flu or other illnesses\n * Exercise (although people with asthma can benefit from some exercise)\n * Stress\n * Weather conditions, such as cold air or extremely dry, wet or windy weather\n\nAsthma Management and Treatment\n\nPrevention of symptoms is the best strategy. A person with asthma should know\nwhat situations trigger an attack and avoid them whenever possible. If asthma\nattacks are severe, are unpredictable or flare up more than twice a week,\nconsultation with an allergist can help to determine their cause and provide\nlong-term treatment that controls or eliminates the symptoms.\n\nFor more detailed information, visit the asthma treatment page.\n\nAsthma Facts and Figures\n\nStudies show that people with asthma who see a specialist, such as an\nallergist, reduce their:\n\n * Symptoms\n * Emergency room visits\n * Hospital stays\n * Visits to the doctor because they are sick\n * Missed days from work or school\n * Health care costs\n\nIf asthma is left unmanaged or is misdiagnosed, it can be deadly:\n\n * Asthma is among the most common chronic childhood illnesses, accounting for 10.5 million missed school days a year. It also accounts for 14.2 million lost workdays for adults.\n * Every year, about 14 million Americans see a doctor for asthma. About 1.4 million patients visit a hospital outpatient department for asthma; almost 1.75 million go to a hospital emergency room.\n * The number of people in the U.S. diagnosed with asthma is increasing. The greatest rise in asthma rates is among black children, with an almost 50 percent increase from 2001 through 2009.\n * Researchers estimate asthma-related costs, including the direct cost of health care and indirect costs such as decreased worker productivity, at around $60 billion annually.\n\nMany people with asthma manage the condition well and can live a healthy and\nproductive life by avoiding triggers and following their allergists’\ninstructions. If left unmanaged or misdiagnosed, asthma can be fatal; about\n3,300 people die from it annually.\n\n## Related Articles\n\n### Eczema plus family history can mean a longer hospital stay for kids with\nasthma\n\nStudy finds number of allergies don’t necessarily affect length of hospital\nstay.\n\n### Dogs may protect against childhood eczema and asthma\n\nEczema protection reduces as children grow.\n\n### Memories of summer camp should be filled with joy, not allergy symptoms\n\nThey can be when kids with allergies and asthma are prepared.\n\n### Know what resources help protect against asthma attacks\n\nMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month\n\n## Find an Allergist in Your City\n\n### ALABAMA\n\n * Birmingham, AL\n * Huntsville, AL\n * Mobile, AL\n * Montgomery, AL\n\n### ALASKA\n\n * Anchorage, AK\n\n### ARIZONA\n\n * Chandler, AZ\n * Gilbert, AZ\n * Glendale, AZ\n * Mesa, AZ\n * Peoria, AZ\n * Phoenix, AZ\n * Scottsdale, AZ\n * Surprise, AZ\n * Tempe, AZ\n * Tucson, AZ\n\n### CALIFORNIA\n\n * Anaheim, CA\n * Aurora, CA\n * Bakersfield, CA\n * Chula Vista, CA\n * Fresno, CA\n * Long Beach, CA\n * Los Angeles, CA\n * Oakland, CA\n * Riverside, CA\n * Sacramento, CA\n * San Diego, CA\n * San Francisco, CA\n * San Jose, CA\n * Santa Ana, CA\n * Stockton, CA\n\n### COLORADO\n\n * Aurora, CO\n * Colorado Springs, CO\n * Denver, CO\n\n### DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA\n\n * Washington, DC\n\n### FLORIDA\n\n * Jacksonville, FL\n * Miami, FL\n * Orlando, FL\n * Tampa, FL\n\n### GEORGIA\n\n * Atlanta, GA\n\n### HAWAII\n\n * Honolulu, HI\n\n### ILLINOIS\n\n * Chicago, IL\n\n### INDIANA\n\n * Fort Wayne, IN\n * Indianapolis, IN\n\n### KANSAS\n\n * Wichita, KS\n\n### KENTUCKY\n\n * Lexington, KY\n * Louisville, KY\n\n### LOUISIANA\n\n * New Orleans, LA\n\n### MARYLAND\n\n * Baltimore, MD\n\n### MASSACHUSETTS\n\n * Boston, MA\n * Cambridge, MA\n * Lowell, MA\n * Springfield, MA\n * Worcester, MA\n\n### MICHIGAN\n\n * Detroit, MI\n\n### MINNESOTA\n\n * Minneapolis, MN\n * Saint Paul, MN\n\n### MISSOURI\n\n * Kansas City, MO\n * St. Louis, MO\n\n### NEBRASKA\n\n * Lincoln, NE\n * Omaha, NE\n\n### NEVADA\n\n * Henderson, NV\n * Las Vegas, NV\n\n### NEW JERSEY\n\n * Jersey City, NJ\n * Newark, NJ\n\n### NEW MEXICO\n\n * Albuquerque, NM\n\n### NEW YORK\n\n * Buffalo, NY\n * New York City, NY\n\n### NORTH CAROLINA\n\n * Charlotte, NC\n * Durham, NC\n * Greensboro, NC\n * Raleigh, NC\n\n### OHIO\n\n * Cincinnati, OH\n * Cleveland, OH\n * Columbus, OH\n * Toledo, OH\n\n### OKLAHOMA\n\n * Oklahoma City, OK\n * Tulsa, OK\n\n### OREGON\n\n * Portland, OR\n\n### PENNSYLVANIA\n\n * Philadelphia, PA\n * Pittsburgh, PA\n\n### SOUTH CAROLINA\n\n * Charleston, SC\n\n### TENNESSEE\n\n * Memphis, TN\n * Nashville, TN\n\n### TEXAS\n\n * Arlington, TX\n * Austin, TX\n * Corpus Christi, TX\n * Dallas, TX\n * El Paso, TX\n * Fort Worth, TX\n * Houston, TX\n * Plano, TX\n * San Antonio, TX\n\n### VIRGINIA\n\n * Virginia Beach, VA\n\n### WASHINGTON\n\n * Bellevue, WA\n * Everett, WA\n * Kent, WA\n * Renton, WA\n * Seattle, WA\n * Spokane, WA\n * Tacoma, WA\n * Vancouver, WA\n\n### WISCONSIN\n\n * Milwaukee, WI\n\n * Allergies\n\n * Allergy Symptoms\n * Allergy Treatment\n * Who Has Allergies and Why\n * Anaphylaxis\n * Types of Allergies:\n * Seasonal Allergies\n * Asthma\n\n * Asthma Information\n * Asthma Symptoms\n * Asthma Treatment\n * Who Has Asthma and Why\n * Asthma Screening\n * Occupational Asthma\n * Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction\n * Asthma and other Conditions\n * COPD\n * Resources\n\n * Connect\n * Information\n * Interactive Tools\n * Español\n * News\n\n * News Archive\n * Facts and Statistics\n * Health Care Professionals\n * Find an Allergist\n\nAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology © 2014\n\nContact US\n\n"
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"If you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to “asthma triggers.” Your triggers can be very different from those of someone else with asthma. Know your triggers and learn how to avoid them. Watch out for an attack when you can’t avoid the triggers. Some of the most common triggers are:",
"“Secondhand smoke” is smoke created by a smoker and breathed in by a second person. Secondhand smoke can trigger an asthma attack. Make your home a smoke- free zone. Encourage household members who smoke to quit. If you have asthma, people should never smoke near you, in your home, in your car, or wherever you may spend a lot of time.",
"Dust mites are microscopic bugs that are in many homes. If you have asthma and are allergic to dust mites, they can trigger an asthma attack. To prevent attacks:",
"Outdoor air pollution can trigger an asthma attack. This pollution can come from many sources, including factories, cars, or wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke from burning wood or other plants is made up of a mix of harmful gases and small particles. Breathing in too much of this smoke can cause an asthma attack.",
"Pay attention to air quality forecasts on radio, television, and the internet and check your newspaper to plan your activities for when air pollution levels will be low.",
"Cockroaches and other pests are often found where food is eaten and crumbs are left behind. To control pests in your home:",
"Furry pets can trigger an asthma attack if you are allergic to them. If you think a furry pet may be causing attacks, you may want to find the pet another home. If you can’t or don’t want to find a new home for the pet, decrease your exposure by:",
"People with asthma are not allergic to their pet’s fur, so trimming a pet’s fur will not help your asthma.",
"Breathing in mold can trigger an asthma attack whether or not you are allergic to mold. Indoor mold growth is often found in damp areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, or in areas where water damage has occurred. There are many types of mold which can be found in any climate. Get rid of mold in your home to help control your attacks.",
"Fix water leaks, such as leaky plumbing, which let mold grow behind walls and under floors as soon as you can.",
"Get a small tool called a hygrometer to check humidity levels and keep them as low as you can—no higher than 50%. Humidity levels change over the course of a day, so check the humidity levels more than once a day.",
"To learn more about mold cleanup in the home after a flood see Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters",
"Disinfectants can trigger an asthma attack. People with asthma should try to stay away when cleaners or disinfectants are being used and right after their use. Follow these precautions when cleaning or disinfecting places where people with asthma may spend time, such as homes, schools, or workplaces:",
"Avoid overuse of products. To help limit your exposure to asthma triggers, follow a schedule for cleaning and disinfecting to prevent overuse of products.",
"Use safer products. Any disinfectant can trigger an asthma attack, but you can take steps to reduce the chances of that happening:",
"Choose products for disinfecting that are less likely to cause an asthma attack, such as products with hydrogen peroxide (no stronger than 3%) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Ensure that products with hydrogen peroxide or ethanol do not contain other chemicals that can cause an asthma attack such as peroxyacetic acid or peracetic acid.",
"Improve ventilation by turning on exhaust fans. Exhausting the air (blowing it outside) is the most effective way to remove disinfectant vapors.",
"For buildings with heating or cooling systems that have fresh (outdoor) air intakes, turn on the fresh air intake to bring in fresh air.",
"* Using a high efficiency filter (MERV 13 or higher) with your heating and cooling system can help keep air clean by removing particles such as smoke, pollen, and traffic pollution from the air. Most air filters will not remove disinfectant vapors, though.\nMake sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and to replace the filter as needed. Some systems cannot accept high efficiency filters. In this case, using the highest MERV rating possible will provide the most effective air cleaning.",
"Spray or pour spray products onto a cleaning cloth or paper towel instead of spraying the product directly onto the cleaning surface (if the product label allows) to help limit exposure.",
"Move away from the trigger (such as the area that was cleaned) if you experience an asthma attack, and follow your Asthma Action Plan. Call 911 for medical emergencies.",
"To learn more about cleaning to prevent illness in your home, including which products are effective, see Cleaning and Disinfecting your Home.",
"Infections linked to influenza (flu), colds, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can trigger an asthma attack. Sinus infections, allergies, pollen, breathing in some chemicals, and acid reflux can also trigger attacks.",
"Physical exercise; some medicines; bad weather, such as thunderstorms or high humidity; breathing in cold, dry air; and some foods, food additives, and fragrances can also trigger an asthma attack.",
"Follow @CDCasthma on Twitter to learn more about helping people with asthma live healthier lives by gaining control over their asthma.",
"Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website."
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"parsed_md": "Asthma Attack | Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | ACAAI Public Website\n\nSkip to content\n\nHome > Allergies > Allergy Symptoms\n\n# Asthma Attack\n\nAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the\npassages that allow air to enter and leave the lungs.\n\n * Allergies\n * Asthma\n * Resources\n * News\n * Health Care Professionals\n * Find an Allergist\n\n * Find an Allergist\n * Symptom Test\n * Ask the Allergist\n\n## You are here\n\nHome » Allergies » Allergy Symptoms\n\n##\n\nOverview\n\nAn asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. It can feel as if someone is\nsitting on your chest or there’s a cloud in your lungs. You struggle to draw\nin a full breath. Your chest tightens. Your breathing quickens.\n\nIt feels, as one asthma sufferer put it, “like you’re drowning in air.”\n\nAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes – the\npassages that allow air to enter and leave the lungs. During an asthma attack,\nthe muscles that surround the bronchial tubes constrict, narrowing the air\npassages and making it extremely difficult to breathe. Other common symptoms\nare wheezing and a rattling sound in the chest.\n\nThe duration of an attack can vary, depending on what caused it and how long\nthe airways have been inflamed. Mild episodes may last only a few minutes;\nmore severe ones can last from hours to days. Mild attacks can resolve\nspontaneously or may require medication, typically a quick-acting inhaler.\nMore severe asthma attacks can be shortened with appropriate treatment.\n\nGET RELIEF\n\nFind an allergist\n\n##\n\nCauses\n\nAn asthma attack can be triggered by exposure to an allergen, such as tree,\ngrass or weed pollen, dust mites, cockroaches or animal dander. Other common\ntriggers are irritants in the air, such as smoke or chemical fumes, and strong\nodors, such as perfume.\n\nCertain illnesses — particularly the flu, sinusitis or even a mild upper\nrespiratory infection — may also trigger an asthma attack, as can strenuous\nexercise, extreme weather conditions and strong emotions that change normal\nbreathing patterns.\n\nWarning signs of a potential asthma attack can include an increase in your\nneed for rescue medication (especially albuterol), a worsening cough,\nshortness of breath (particularly if it wakes you up at night) and diminished\ntolerance for exercise.\n\n##\n\nTreatment\n\nIn general, it is important to stay calm and use the medications your\nallergist has prescribed. An up-to-date asthma action plan filled out by your\ndoctor should always be available to help guide treatment when symptoms occur.\n\nQuick-relief medications – often administered via an inhaler – are used to\ntreat asthma attacks as needed. They include short-acting, rapid-onset\nbeta2-agonist and/or anticholinergic bronchodilators (which relax airway\nmuscles). If symptoms persist or progress, then systemic corticosteroids\n(which reduce airway inflammation) may be necessary. If symptoms persist, see\nyour allergist.\n\nSeek immediate medical treatment if coughing or shortness of breath persists\nor seems to be worsening.\n\n##\n\nTriggers in Children\n\nSome triggers particularly affect children with asthma and can make the\ninflammation in their lungs even worse. The common cold is one of the most\nfrequent triggers for asthma attacks in very young children. Others include:\n\n * Smoke\n * Exposure to allergens (such as animal dander, dust mites or pollen)\n * Strong smells (perfumes or other odors)\n * Changes in weather; cold air\n * Running or playing hard\n * Crying or laughing\n\nIf your child has asthma, your allergist will help you discover the triggers\nthat bring on or worsen the symptoms. The first step to controlling symptoms\nis to stay away from whatever makes your child cough or wheeze.\n\n## Related Articles\n\n### This Fall, Keep Kids Safe from COVID-19, as Well as Allergy and Asthma\nTriggers\n\nNew regimens and ones already in place will protect kids with allergies and\nasthma\n\n### This Summer, Camps Need to Protect Kids From COVID-19, and Allergy and\nAsthma Triggers\n\nMake sure the camp you choose has precautions in place to keep your allergic\ncamper safe\n\n### In Survey of Those with Uncontrolled Asthma, Half Smoked Cannabis\n\nOnly about 40% of physicians inquire about cannabis use\n\n### COVID-19 Precautions Don’t Mean an Absence of Romance this Valentine’s Day\n\nCreate romance by preventing COVID-19 and keeping allergies and asthma under\ncontrol\n\n## Find an Allergist in Your City\n\n### ALABAMA\n\n * Birmingham, AL\n * Huntsville, AL\n * Mobile, AL\n * Montgomery, AL\n\n### ALASKA\n\n * Anchorage, AK\n\n### ARIZONA\n\n * Chandler, AZ\n * Gilbert, AZ\n * Glendale, AZ\n * Mesa, AZ\n * Peoria, AZ\n * Phoenix, AZ\n * Scottsdale, AZ\n * Surprise, AZ\n * Tempe, AZ\n * Tucson, AZ\n\n### CALIFORNIA\n\n * Anaheim, CA\n * Aurora, CA\n * Bakersfield, CA\n * Chula Vista, CA\n * Fresno, CA\n * Long Beach, CA\n * Los Angeles, CA\n * Oakland, CA\n * Riverside, CA\n * Sacramento, CA\n * San Diego, CA\n * San Francisco, CA\n * San Jose, CA\n * Santa Ana, CA\n * Stockton, CA\n\n### COLORADO\n\n * Aurora, CO\n * Colorado Springs, CO\n * Denver, CO\n\n### DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA\n\n * Washington, DC\n\n### FLORIDA\n\n * Jacksonville, FL\n * Miami, FL\n * Orlando, FL\n * Tampa, FL\n\n### GEORGIA\n\n * Atlanta, GA\n\n### HAWAII\n\n * Honolulu, HI\n\n### ILLINOIS\n\n * Chicago, IL\n\n### INDIANA\n\n * Fort Wayne, IN\n * Indianapolis, IN\n\n### KANSAS\n\n * Wichita, KS\n\n### KENTUCKY\n\n * Lexington, KY\n * Louisville, KY\n\n### LOUISIANA\n\n * New Orleans, LA\n\n### MARYLAND\n\n * Baltimore, MD\n\n### MASSACHUSETTS\n\n * Boston, MA\n * Cambridge, MA\n * Lowell, MA\n * Springfield, MA\n * Worcester, MA\n\n### MICHIGAN\n\n * Detroit, MI\n\n### MINNESOTA\n\n * Minneapolis, MN\n * Saint Paul, MN\n\n### MISSOURI\n\n * Kansas City, MO\n * St. Louis, MO\n\n### NEBRASKA\n\n * Lincoln, NE\n * Omaha, NE\n\n### NEVADA\n\n * Henderson, NV\n * Las Vegas, NV\n\n### NEW JERSEY\n\n * Jersey City, NJ\n * Newark, NJ\n\n### NEW MEXICO\n\n * Albuquerque, NM\n\n### NEW YORK\n\n * Buffalo, NY\n * New York City, NY\n\n### NORTH CAROLINA\n\n * Charlotte, NC\n * Durham, NC\n * Greensboro, NC\n * Raleigh, NC\n\n### OHIO\n\n * Cincinnati, OH\n * Cleveland, OH\n * Columbus, OH\n * Toledo, OH\n\n### OKLAHOMA\n\n * Oklahoma City, OK\n * Tulsa, OK\n\n### OREGON\n\n * Portland, OR\n\n### PENNSYLVANIA\n\n * Philadelphia, PA\n * Pittsburgh, PA\n\n### SOUTH CAROLINA\n\n * Charleston, SC\n\n### TENNESSEE\n\n * Memphis, TN\n * Nashville, TN\n\n### TEXAS\n\n * Arlington, TX\n * Austin, TX\n * Corpus Christi, TX\n * Dallas, TX\n * El Paso, TX\n * Fort Worth, TX\n * Houston, TX\n * Plano, TX\n * San Antonio, TX\n\n### VIRGINIA\n\n * Virginia Beach, VA\n\n### WASHINGTON\n\n * Bellevue, WA\n * Everett, WA\n * Kent, WA\n * Renton, WA\n * Seattle, WA\n * Spokane, WA\n * Tacoma, WA\n * Vancouver, WA\n\n### WISCONSIN\n\n * Milwaukee, WI\n\n * Allergies\n\n * Allergy Symptoms\n * Allergy Treatment\n * Who Has Allergies and Why\n * Anaphylaxis\n * Types of Allergies:\n * Seasonal Allergies\n * Asthma\n\n * Asthma 101\n * Asthma in Children\n * Asthma Symptoms\n * Asthma Testing and Diagnosis\n * Asthma Treatment\n * Types of Asthma\n * Resources\n\n * Connect\n * Information\n * Interactive Tools\n * Español\n * News\n\n * News Archive\n * Facts and Statistics\n * Health Care Professionals\n\n * Professional Development\n * Practice Management\n * Advocacy\n * Membership\n * Publications\n * Annual Meeting\n * The College\n * Find an Allergist\n\nAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology © 2014\n\nContact Us\n\n"
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"Wheezing, or a whistling sound when you breathe. You may hear it more when you breathe out. It can start as a low-sounding whistle and get higher.",
"Breathing problems that include having shortness of breath, feeling like you are out of breath, gasping for air, having trouble breathing out, or breathing faster than normal. When breathing gets very difficult, the skin of your chest and neck may suck inward.",
"Call 9-1-1 right away if you have any of the following symptoms. These are signs of a serious medical emergency.",
"If your child has asthma, the child's caregivers must know to call 9-1-1 if your child has any of these symptoms. This includes teachers, babysitters, and others who take care of your child.",
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"parsed_md": "Common Asthma Triggers | CDC\n\nSkip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to\nA-Z link\n\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving\nLives, Protecting People\n\nAsthma\n\n# Common Asthma Triggers\n\nSpanish\n\nRelated Pages\n\nOn This Page\n\n * Tobacco Smoke\n * Dust Mites\n * Outdoor Air Pollution\n * Pests (e.g., cockroaches, mice)\n * Pets\n * Mold\n * Cleaning and Disinfection\n * Other Triggers\n\nIf you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to\n“asthma triggers.” Your triggers can be very different from those of someone\nelse with asthma. Know your triggers and learn how to avoid them. Watch out\nfor an attack when you can’t avoid the triggers. Some of the most common\ntriggers are:\n\n### Tobacco Smoke\n\nTobacco smoke is unhealthy for everyone, especially people with asthma. If you\nhave asthma and you smoke, quit smoking.\n\n“Secondhand smoke” is smoke created by a smoker and breathed in by a second\nperson. Secondhand smoke can trigger an asthma attack. Make your home a smoke-\nfree zone. Encourage household members who smoke to quit. If you have asthma,\npeople should never smoke near you, in your home, in your car, or wherever you\nmay spend a lot of time.\n\n### Dust Mites\n\nDust mites are microscopic bugs that are in many homes. If you have asthma and\nare allergic to dust mites, they can trigger an asthma attack. To prevent\nattacks:\n\n * Use allergen-proof mattress and pillowcase covers to make a barrier between dust mites and yourself.\n * Don’t use down-filled pillows, quilts, or comforters.\n * Wash your bedding weekly and dry it completely.\n * Vacuum carpets, area rugs, and floors regularly using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter.\n * Keep relative humidity levels in the home low, around 30- 50%.\n\n### Outdoor Air Pollution\n\nOutdoor air pollution can trigger an asthma attack. This pollution can come\nfrom many sources, including factories, cars, or wildfire smoke. Wildfire\nsmoke from burning wood or other plants is made up of a mix of harmful gases\nand small particles. Breathing in too much of this smoke can cause an asthma\nattack.\n\nPay attention to air quality forecasts on radio, television, and the internet\nand check your newspaper to plan your activities for when air pollution levels\nwill be low.\n\n### Pests (e.g., cockroaches, mice)\n\nCockroaches and other pests are often found where food is eaten and crumbs are\nleft behind. To control pests in your home:\n\n * Remove as many water and food sources as you can.\n * Clean dishes, crumbs, and spills right away.\n * Store food in airtight containers.\n * Keep trash in a closed container.\n * At least every 2 to 3 days, vacuum or sweep areas that might attract cockroaches or mice.\n * Keep counters, sinks, tables, and floors clean and free of clutter.\n * Seal cracks or openings in cabinets, walls, baseboards, and around plumbing.\n * Use pesticide baits and traps in areas away from children and pets, following manufacturers’ instructions.\n * Avoid using sprays and foggers as these can cause asthma attacks.\n\n### Pets\n\nFurry pets can trigger an asthma attack if you are allergic to them. If you\nthink a furry pet may be causing attacks, you may want to find the pet another\nhome. If you can’t or don’t want to find a new home for the pet, decrease your\nexposure by:\n\n * Keeping pets out of bedrooms,\n * Washing furry pets,\n * Using an air cleaner with HEPA filter, and\n * Using allergen-proof mattress and pillow covers.\n\nPeople with asthma are not allergic to their pet’s fur, so trimming a pet’s\nfur will not help your asthma.\n\n### Mold\n\nBreathing in mold can trigger an asthma attack whether or not you are allergic\nto mold. Indoor mold growth is often found in damp areas such as kitchens,\nbathrooms, and basements, or in areas where water damage has occurred. There\nare many types of mold which can be found in any climate. Get rid of mold in\nyour home to help control your attacks.\n\nTo reduce mold exposure in your home:\n\n * Dry damp or wet items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.\n * Fix water leaks, such as leaky plumbing, which let mold grow behind walls and under floors as soon as you can.\n * Replace absorbent materials, such as ceiling tiles and carpet, if mold is present.\n * Use an air conditioner or dehumidifier to maintain low indoor humidity.\n * Get a small tool called a hygrometer to check humidity levels and keep them as low as you can—no higher than 50%. Humidity levels change over the course of a day, so check the humidity levels more than once a day.\n * Scrub mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water. Dry completely.\n * Empty and clean refrigerator and air conditioner drip pans regularly.\n * Run the bathroom exhaust fan or open the window when showering.\n\nTo learn more about mold cleanup in the home after a flood see Homeowner’s and\nRenter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters\n\n### Cleaning and Disinfection\n\nDisinfectants can trigger an asthma attack. People with asthma should try to\nstay away when cleaners or disinfectants are being used and right after their\nuse. Follow these precautions when cleaning or disinfecting places where\npeople with asthma may spend time, such as homes, schools, or workplaces:\n\n * Avoid overuse of products. To help limit your exposure to asthma triggers, follow a schedule for cleaning and disinfecting to prevent overuse of products.\n * Use safer products. Any disinfectant can trigger an asthma attack, but you can take steps to reduce the chances of that happening:\n\n * Use soap and water or cleaners certified by the EPA Safer Choice programexternal icon to clean surfaces.\n * Clean visibly dirty surfaces before disinfecting.\n * Never mix disinfectant products.\n * Choose products for disinfecting that are less likely to cause an asthma attack, such as products with hydrogen peroxide (no stronger than 3%) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Ensure that products with hydrogen peroxide or ethanol do not contain other chemicals that can cause an asthma attack such as peroxyacetic acid or peracetic acid.\n * Avoid using bleach (sodium hypochlorite) or quaternary ammonium compounds in enclosed spaces and limit their use.\n * Avoid products with fragrances. The fragrances can trigger asthma attacks.\n * Make sure there is enough air flow (ventilation).\n\n * Open doors and windows to bring in fresh air, if it’s safe to do so.\n * Improve ventilation by turning on exhaust fans. Exhausting the air (blowing it outside) is the most effective way to remove disinfectant vapors.\n * For buildings with heating or cooling systems that have fresh (outdoor) air intakes, turn on the fresh air intake to bring in fresh air.\n * * Using a high efficiency filter (MERV 13 or higher) with your heating and cooling system can help keep air clean by removing particles such as smoke, pollen, and traffic pollution from the air. Most air filters will not remove disinfectant vapors, though.\n * Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and to replace the filter as needed. Some systems cannot accept high efficiency filters. In this case, using the highest MERV rating possible will provide the most effective air cleaning.\n * Use products safely and correctly.\n\n * Always follow the instructions on the product label. Do not mix chemical products together.\n * Wear protective gear such as gloves and goggles.\n * Spray or pour spray products onto a cleaning cloth or paper towel instead of spraying the product directly onto the cleaning surface (if the product label allows) to help limit exposure.\n * Follow EPA’s 6 steps for Safe and Effective Disinfectant Useexternal icon.\n * Avoid disturbing dust because it can be an asthma trigger.\n * Move away from the trigger (such as the area that was cleaned) if you experience an asthma attack, and follow your Asthma Action Plan. Call 911 for medical emergencies.\n\nTo learn more about cleaning to prevent illness in your home, including which\nproducts are effective, see Cleaning and Disinfecting your Home.\n\n### Other Triggers\n\nInfections linked to influenza (flu), colds, and respiratory syncytial virus\n(RSV) can trigger an asthma attack. Sinus infections, allergies, pollen,\nbreathing in some chemicals, and acid reflux can also trigger attacks.\n\nPhysical exercise; some medicines; bad weather, such as thunderstorms or high\nhumidity; breathing in cold, dry air; and some foods, food additives, and\nfragrances can also trigger an asthma attack.\n\nStrong emotions can lead to very fast breathing, called hyperventilation, that\ncan also cause an asthma attack.\n\nTop of Page\n\nPage last reviewed: August 21, 2020\n\nContent source: National Center for Environmental Health\n\nFollow @CDCasthma on Twitter to learn more about helping people with asthma\nlive healthier lives by gaining control over their asthma.\n\nQuick Links\n\n * Asthma Action Plan\n * America Breathing Easier pdf[PDF – 1.1 MB]\n * ASL Asthma Film\n * Asthma Clinical Guidelines\n\nHAVE QUESTIONS?\n\nVisit CDC-INFO\n\nCall 800-232-4636\n\nEmail CDC-INFO\n\nOpen 24/7\n\nCDC INFORMATION\n\n * About CDC\n * Jobs\n * Funding\n * Policies\n * File Viewers & Players\n\n * Privacy\n * FOIA\n * No Fear Act\n * OIG\n * Nondiscrimination\n * Accessibility\n\nCONNECT WITH CDC\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Instagram\n * LinkedIn\n * Snapchat\n\n * Youtube\n * Syndicate\n * CDC TV\n * RSS\n * Email\n\nVisit CDC-INFO\n\nCall 800-232-4636\n\nEmail CDC-INFO\n\nOpen 24/7\n\n * About CDC\n * Jobs\n * Funding\n\n * Policies\n * File Viewers & Players\n * Privacy\n * FOIA\n * No Fear Act\n * OIG\n * Nondiscrimination\n * Accessibility\n * CDC Website Exit Disclaimer external icon\n\n * Español\n * 繁體中文\n * Tiếng Việt\n * 한국어\n * Tagalog\n * Русский\n * العربية\n * Kreyòl Ayisyen\n * Français\n * Polski\n * Português\n * Italiano\n * Deutsch\n * 日本語\n * فارسی\n * English\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Instagram\n * LinkedIn\n * Snapchat\n * Youtube\n * Syndicate\n * CDC TV\n * RSS\n * Email\n\nU.S. Department of Health & Human Services\n\nUSA.gov\n\nCDC Website Exit Disclaimer external icon\n\n#### Exit Notification / Disclaimer Policy\n\nLinks with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website.\n\n * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website.\n * Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.\n * You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link.\n * CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website.\n\nFor more information on CDC's web notification policies, see Website\nDisclaimers.\n\n"
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"Spring is here and in New England plant life is, as the old song goes, \"busting out all over.\" Pollens are in the air and for many people this is a season of itchy and watery eyes and nose and possibly increased asthmatic symptoms. It is a good opportunity for us to consider the role of antihistamines in the treatment of allergic diseases and to offer some guidance in choosing among the various antihistamines available.",
"Histamine is a chemical released by cells in the body during allergic reactions. Some effects of histamine include swelling and itching (such as in the lining of the eyes and nose) and constriction of the breathing tubes. In the 1940s, the first medications effective in blocking the actions of histamine became available. In recent years, improvements in these medications have led to newer, more powerful antihistamines with fewer unwanted side effects. These newer antihistamines are sometimes referred to as the \"second generation\" of antihistamines, and they are available only by prescription.",
"Antihistamines work well to prevent or relieve allergic symptoms in the eyes and nose. Unfortunately, they have little effect on asthmatic symptoms. It turns out that histamine is only one of many chemicals that can cause narrowing of the bronchial tubes, and antihistamines leave these other chemicals unopposed. Antihistamines begin to work about one hour after they are swallowed. Their maximum effect occurs about 4-5 hours after taking the medication. Most of the antihistamines prevent or relieve symptoms for 12-24 hours. They are most effective when started at the beginning of allergy season and taken regularly throughout the season. They also work when taken only as needed for intermittent relief of symptoms.",
"The older, \"first-generation\" antihistamines can have many undesirable side effects, the most prominent of which are sleepiness and difficulty concentrating. Some of these medications are sold over-the-counter as sleeping pills. One has to be particularly careful to avoid drinking alcohol when taking these medications. On the other hand, despite what you have read on the warning labels on over-the-counter antihistamines, they probably do not pose any serious risk for causing worsened asthma.",
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"(Hismanal®), caused rare but serious irregular heart rhythms and were taken off the market. One drawback of the newer antihistamines is their cost, as shown in the accompanying Table.",
"Both over-the-counter and prescription antihistamines are often sold in combination with decongestants. Decongestants are medications that constrict the blood vessels, helping to reduce swelling and mucus formation, particularly in the nose. The combination of antihistamines and decongestants is often more effective than either alone for treating allergic reactions of the nose, but decongestants come with their own set of possible side effects, including jitteriness, insomnia, and a tendency toward elevation of the blood pressure. Still other options are available for treating allergic reactions in the eyes and nose in the form of nasal sprays and topical eye drops. For instance, nasal steroid sprays offer an alternative to antihistamines, with or without decongestants, for treating allergic reactions of the nose. To decide which option is best for you, talk to your doctor. And we wish you clear breathing this Spring."
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"An asthma flare-up can be scary, both for the person having it and anyone who sees it happening. A friend who knows how to handle the situation can be a big help.",
"Stay calm and be reassuring. Help your friend relax. If someone who is having a flare-up panics, it can make it even harder to breathe.",
"If your friend can talk, ask what his or her asthma action plan says to do during a flare-up. If your friend is able to tell you, follow the plan.",
"If your friend can't speak or doesn't remember what to do, ask if he or she has an inhaler to use during flare-ups. If so, get the inhaler and help your friend to use it.",
"Friends can be the first line of defense for someone who is having an asthma flare-up. So it's great that you want to be prepared!",
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"Holistic medicine practitioners believe that the whole person is made up of interdependent parts and if one part is not working properly, all the other parts will be affected. In this way, if people have imbalances (physical, emotional, or spiritual) in their lives, it can negatively affect their overall health.",
"A holistic doctor may use all forms of health care, from conventional medication to alternative therapies, to treat a patient. For example, when a person suffering from migraine headaches pays a visit to a holistic doctor, instead of walking out solely with medications, the doctor will likely take a look at all the potential factors that may be causing the person's headaches, such as other health problems, diet and sleep habits, stress and personal problems, and preferred spiritual practices. The treatment plan may involve drugs to relieve symptoms, but also lifestyle modifications to help prevent the headaches from recurring.",
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"Don't go to just anyone. As with all professionals, there are those who are good at their jobs and those who are not as good. Before choosing a holistic medicine doctor, get a recommendation from someone you trust, or contact a credible health organization and ask for a recommendation.",
"Do your homework. When selecting a holistic doctor, find out as much as you can about that person’s training, experience, specialty, and association with professional organizations and hospital affiliations. Is he or she board certified in holistic medicine by a credible medical board? Also, consider the doctor's treatment philosophy. Is it similar to your own views?",
"How do you feel? Consider how comfortable you are with the provider. Does he or she make you feel at ease? Is the provider respectful of your concerns and beliefs? Remember, holistic medicine takes a team approach, involving you and the provider, so make sure you feel comfortable and respected and that he or she is someone with whom you would like to work.",
"Appointment time. Choose a provider who will spend enough time with you so that he or she can gain a full understanding of your needs.",
"Are the right questions being asked? In order to understand you as a whole person and not just a disease, be prepared to answer lots of questions, including questions about your diet, exercise, sleep habits, how you feel emotionally, your religious beliefs and practices, close relationships, and more.",
"Treatment options. When determining a treatment approach, does the wellness plan go beyond pills? Make sure the practitioner examines all lifestyle factors, along with medical factors that could be contributing to your illness."
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"Ear Reflexology or Auricular Therapy is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like hand reflexology, ear reflexology can be applied quickly and easily in situations where foot reflexology may not be suitable, or if health conditions do not permit it.",
"Reflexology is the ancient art of healing. It can be used in conjunction with conventional treatment to obtain relief from a variety of conditions – from general stress to specific disorders. This gentle and non-invasive healing art originated in Chinese and Egyptian medicine more than 5,000 years ago.",
"Each ear contains a complete reflex map of the body, rich with nerve endings and multiple connectors to the central nervous system. Ear Reflexology is based on zones and points in the ears which relate to energy centers known as meridian. The shape of the body is projected into the ear. The head is located in the ear lobe while the legs are located at the opposite end. Where most people have their ears pierced this is the eye reflex.",
"You can give yourself a mini relaxation ear reflexology session. With your finger tips, gently but firmly massage both ears simultaneously. Here are the steps, starting from the outside edge of the ear working towards the center –",
"Start from the top of the ear – with your index finger on top of the ear and thumb below, gently rub the outer ridge of the ear from the top of the ear to the ear lobes. Repeat step for 2 – 3 minutes.",
"Inner ridge -With your index finger, rub the inner ear ridge from the top towards the earlobe. Repeat for 2 – 3 minutes.",
"Inside the ear – Now insert your index finger inside of the ear (not down the ear canal) and gently rub in a sweeping motion starting from the center of the ear to the outer edge. Repeat for 2 – 3 minutes.",
"Ear Lobe – With you index finger and your thumb, gently massage each ear lobe from one end to the other. Repeat for 2 – 3 minutes. You may also gently pull the ears in different angles to encourage blood flow for 2 – 3 minutes.",
"Depending on how much time you have you may massage as little as ten minutes or as long as half hour. This procedure can be done on a daily basis and is extremely relaxing. Ear reflexology can help some people with migraine headaches, attention problems, pain relief, clearing infections, lowering blood pressure and balancing hormones.",
"Click here if you would like to purchase an Ear Reflexology Model to explore reflex points on your ear. $16.95 plus $7.00 shipping.",
"About the writer – Helen Chin Lui is a Certified Reflexologist, Certified Energy Medicine and Chakra Balancing Practitioner, Reiki Master and Teacher. Helen is the owner of the Healing Place in Medfield, Masschusetts, USA. She specializes in helping adults to find long-term relief from chronic pain, chronic digestive problems and balances hormones naturally. If you are interest how Reflexology and Reiki can help you to alleviate chronic pain, digestive pain, and balance hormones naturally, please schedule a FREE consultation online or call 508 359-6463.",
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Ear Reflexology is\nbased on zones and points in the ears which relate to energy centers known as\nmeridian. The shape of the body is projected into the ear. The head is located\nin the ear lobe while the legs are located at the opposite end. Where most\npeople have their ears pierced this is the eye reflex.\n\nYou can give yourself a mini relaxation ear reflexology session. With your\nfinger tips, gently but firmly massage both ears simultaneously. Here are the\nsteps, starting from the outside edge of the ear working towards the center –\n\nStart from the top of the ear – with your index finger on top of the ear and\nthumb below, gently rub the outer ridge of the ear from the top of the ear to\nthe ear lobes. Repeat step for 2 – 3 minutes.\n\nInner ridge -With your index finger, rub the inner ear ridge from the top\ntowards the earlobe. Repeat for 2 – 3 minutes.\n\nInside the ear – Now insert your index finger inside of the ear (not down the\near canal) and gently rub in a sweeping motion starting from the center of the\near to the outer edge. Repeat for 2 – 3 minutes.\n\nEar Lobe – With you index finger and your thumb, gently massage each ear lobe\nfrom one end to the other. Repeat for 2 – 3 minutes. You may also gently pull\nthe ears in different angles to encourage blood flow for 2 – 3 minutes.\n\nDepending on how much time you have you may massage as little as ten minutes\nor as long as half hour. This procedure can be done on a daily basis and is\nextremely relaxing. Ear reflexology can help some people with migraine\nheadaches, attention problems, pain relief, clearing infections, lowering\nblood pressure and balancing hormones.\n\nClick here if you would like to purchase an Ear Reflexology Model to explore\nreflex points on your ear. $16.95 plus $7.00 shipping.\n\nAbout the writer – Helen Chin Lui is a Certified Reflexologist, Certified\nEnergy Medicine and Chakra Balancing Practitioner, Reiki Master and Teacher.\nHelen is the owner of the Healing Place in Medfield, Masschusetts, USA. She\nspecializes in helping adults to find long-term relief from chronic pain,\nchronic digestive problems and balances hormones naturally. If you are\ninterest how Reflexology and Reiki can help you to alleviate chronic pain,\ndigestive pain, and balance hormones naturally, please schedule a FREE\nconsultation online or call 508 359-6463.\n\nFor the Healing Place Medfield’s free report “Proven Alternative Ways to Heal\nCommon Chronic Digestive Problems: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know Can Keep You\nFrom Healing” click here\n\n## 2 comments\n\n 1. Selene Romero says:\n\nDecember 23, 2016 at 1:17 pm\n\nMe gustaría que me enseñes,auque no hablo inglés,se puede tratucir tu\ninformación a mi idioma?,gracias\n\nReply\n\n * Helen Chin Lui says:\n\nDecember 29, 2016 at 12:31 pm\n\nThere are many app on line what can translate english to spanish and the other\nway around. I just used http://www.spanishdict.com/translation.\n\nPlease email me your questions.\n\nThank you.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel Reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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"Ear reflexology is traditional Chinese medicine. This art of healing originated in Chinese and Egyptian medicine more than 5000 years ago as an art that can be applied quickly and easily in situations when foot reflexology may not be suitable. This gentle and non-invasive treatment can be used to obtain relief from a variety of conditions from stress to specific disorders. Its based on zones and points on the ears which relate to energy centers known as meridian. The ear reflects the shape of your body, lobes reflect the head while the top reflects the legs. The area many pierce shows the eye reflex.",
"• Sit on a chair in a quiet place. Massage both ears firmly but gently with your finger tips. Start from the top, gently rub the outer edge of your ear to the lobes with your index finger on the ear top and thumb below. Repeat this step 2-3 times.",
"• Insert your finger in the ear avoiding the ear canal, rub your finger in a sweeping motion from the center to the outer edge. Repeat 2-3 times.",
"• Rub the inner crevices of your ear, there are many reflex points there. Professionals usually use a blunt stick to work these points because fingers are too large to pinpoint a reflex.",
"• Identify sensitive areas in your ear that feel sore, tender, and painful when you press them or squeeze them. Consult your ear reflexology chart to find reflex points for any particular issue.",
"You can get your ear reflexology chart online or buy a book. A big chart is easier to read as the small portion of your ear possesses hundreds of reflex points. Take your time, read the chart carefully and identify the areas you are interested in. Work on those areas. For example, the upper part of your outer ear will treat depression and anxiety.",
"Ear reflexology is beneficial in many ways. It gives instant pain relief. Chinese reflexologists find it beneficial for lowering blood pressure, treating infections, and balancing hormones. Its good for young children as they find it relaxing and soothing. Young children are especially receptive to having their ears worked on.",
"Since your ear reflects your whole body, thorough ear reflexology may help you stimulate all the areas of your body.",
"Its an easy way to relax yourself, you can avoid unwanted pain and stress by doing this easy reflexology session.",
"It is commonly used with hand and foot reflexology and can confirm a diagnosis suggested by imbalances in the feet and hand reflex points.",
"Disclaimer: All content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation. Use of this website and the information contained herein does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult with your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.",
"Disclaimer: All content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation. Use of this website and the information contained herein does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult with your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.",
"PositiveMed is an unconventional, independent and popular resource for health & wellness in 3 different languages. Every month millions of people around the world trust us as their source of health tips and news."
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This gentle and non-invasive treatment can be used to obtain\nrelief from a variety of conditions from stress to specific disorders. Its\nbased on zones and points on the ears which relate to energy centers known as\nmeridian. The ear reflects the shape of your body, lobes reflect the head\nwhile the top reflects the legs. The area many pierce shows the eye reflex.\n\nEar Reflexology Session\n\nYou can try a relaxing reflexology session with your finger tips. Here are the\nsteps:\n\n• Sit on a chair in a quiet place. Massage both ears firmly but gently with\nyour finger tips. Start from the top, gently rub the outer edge of your ear to\nthe lobes with your index finger on the ear top and thumb below. Repeat this\nstep 2-3 times.\n\n• Rub the inner ear ridge from the top towards the earlobe with your index\nfinger. Repeat 2-3 times.\n\n• Insert your finger in the ear avoiding the ear canal, rub your finger in a\nsweeping motion from the center to the outer edge. 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Its good for young children as\nthey find it relaxing and soothing. Young children are especially receptive to\nhaving their ears worked on.\n\nSince your ear reflects your whole body, thorough ear reflexology may help you\nstimulate all the areas of your body.\n\nIts an easy way to relax yourself, you can avoid unwanted pain and stress by\ndoing this easy reflexology session.\n\nIt is commonly used with hand and foot reflexology and can confirm a diagnosis\nsuggested by imbalances in the feet and hand reflex points.\n\nDisclaimer: All content on this website is for informational purposes only and\nshould not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any\nindividual situation. Use of this website and the information contained herein\ndoes not create a doctor-patient relationship. 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"Name: Yin Portals of the Foot (Gall Bladder 44) Location: On the fourth toe, in the outer corner of the nail (so near the smallest toe). Use: Press. Effects: Enhances decisiveness and focus, while resolving anger. For timidity.",
"Name: Supreme Stream (Kidney 3) Location: On the inside of the foot, halfway between the Achilles-tendon and the side of the ankle-bone. Use: Press. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much fear. (Also for lower backpain.)",
"Name: Great Bell (Kidney 4) Location: On the inside of the foot, near the Achilles-tendon, level with the lower part of the ankle-bone. Use: Press. Warning: Using this point to go against your heart or beyond your limits will damage your health even further. This will be the case when there are dark circles around your eyes. Effects: Strengthens the will and dispels fear. For timidity.",
"Name: Shining Sea (Kidney 6) Location: On the inside of the foot, directly below the middle of the ankle bone. Use: Press. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much fear. Enhances vision.",
"Name: Crooked Pond (Large Intestine 11) Location: On the side of the elbow, on the outer side of the arm. Bend your forearm with your hand towards your neck, the point is located at the end of the crease at the elbow. This is halfway up the side of the arm. Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this point. Warning: Use this point only when there is Heat, as when you're red in the face or your skin feels hot to the touch and you're feeling warm from prolonged anger (not from exertion). Don't use when weak or low on energy. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much anger.| move counterclockwise (click for video) ---|---",
"Name: Joining of the Valleys (Large Intestine 4) Location: On the top side of the hand, on the web between thumb and index finger. To locate, squeeze the thumb against the base of the index finger. The point is located on the highest point of the bulge of the muscle, level with the end of the crease. Use: Press. Warning: Don't use this point during pregnancy. Effects: Letting go of grief. Calms.",
"Name: Great Esteem (Liver 1) Location: On the big toe, at the bottom corner of the nail at the side of the other toes. Use: Press. Effects: Assertiveness, discerning when to go along with others and when to assert oneself. Self- esteem.",
"Name: Moving Between (Liver 2) Location: On the foot, between the big toe and the second toe, a half thumb width from the margin of the web. Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this point. Warning: Use this point only when there is Heat, as when you're red in the face or your skin feels hot to the touch and you're feeling warm from prolonged anger (not from exertion). Don't use when weak or low on energy. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much anger.| move counterclockwise (click for video) ---|---",
"Name: Great Surge (Liver 3) Location: On the foot, on the line between the big toe and the second toe. The point is located about 3 finger widths from the edge, in the depression the size of a finger tip you can feel there. Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this point. Warning: Don't use when weak or low on energy (in that case use SP-6 instead). Effects: Relaxes and unblocks emotions (especially repressed anger). Depression.| move counterclockwise (click for video) ---|---",
"Name: Middle Palace (Lung 1) Location: On the top of the chest, under the shoulder. First locate the depression under the end of the clavicle, next to the muscle. LU-1 is one thumbwidth under this point, slightly to the side. Use: Press. Effects: For internal emptiness and making contact to one's inner worth. (Also for cough and asthma.)",
"Name: Heavenly Palace (Lung 3) Location: On the upper arm, one handwidth under the armpit (axillary fold). The point is located in the depression between the muscles from the shoulder and the biceps (under the shoulder muscle). Use: Press. Effects: For grief, feelings of loss and longing, internal emptiness and making contact to one's inner worth. (Also for cough and asthma.)",
"Name: Broken Sequence (Lung 7) Location: Keep your hand with the nail of the thumb up. Move your thumb up and back (away from the palm of your hand), this reveals a depression at the bottom of the thumb, called the \"anatomic snuffbox\" (between two tendons). Move your finger from the anatomic snuffbox along the side of your lower arm, until you feel a bone sticking out (about a thumb's width from it). LU-7 is located on that bone, in between the two tendons you feel there. You can press it with the nail of your thumb or index finger. Use: Press. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much grief.",
"Name: Very Great Abyss (Lung 9) Location: On the palm-side of the wrist, in the depression beneath the thumb, between the point where you can feel your pulse and the tendon that goes to your thumb. Use: Press. To increase the effectiveness of this point, combine it with SP-6 or ST-36. Effects: For grief, feelings of loss and longing, spiritual emptiness, many regrets. (Also moistens skin, and for cough and asthma.)",
"Name: Great Mount (Pericardium 7) Location: On the middle of the palm-side of the wrist, in the depression between the two tendons, on or just below the crease of the wrist. Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this point. Warning: Don't use when weak or low on energy. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much joy or emotion. Also diminishes nervousness.| move counterclockwise (click for video) ---|---",
"Name: Palace of Hearing (Small Intestine 19) Location: Near the ear, just before the small projection in front of the ear canal. The point is located in the depression that forms when the mouth is opened. Use: Press. Warning: Don't use on a regular basis; this point is meant for gaining insight only. Effects: To focus and listen to one's heart and the hearts of others.",
"Name: Yang Valley (Small Intestine 5) Location: Near the wrist, on the pinky- side of the hand. It is a finger's width under the crease of the wrist, in the depression just above the bone that is sticking out. It's not straight above the bone, but straight under the pinky finger. Use: Press. Effects: Improves concentration, reduces distractability. Clarity of mind to distinguish the right path to take among several.",
"Name: Three Yin Intersection (Spleen 6) Location: On the inside of the lower leg, one hand width (four fingers) above the tip of the ankle bone, on the back of the shin bone. Use: Press. Warning: Don't use this point during pregnancy. Effects: Calms, relaxes and reduces irritability. Heals effects on the body of too much fear, worrying and thinking. (Also used for gynaecological conditions.)",
"Name: Leg Three Miles (Stomach 36) Location: On the front of the leg, one hand width (four fingers) below the kneecap, on the outside, in the depression between the shinbone and the leg muscle. What can go wrong is that you may be locating it somewhat too low on the leg. The point is immediately one hand breadth below the kneecap, so if you'd use something thick, like a finger, you might get half a finger breadth to low. It's at the outside of the bone that's on the front of the lower leg, one finger breadth from the crest of that bone. Use: Press. A fingernail or thumbnail is particularly suited for this point, as you will be able to press more closely to the bone and on a broad range. Warning: Using this point to go beyond your limits (e.g. overwork) will damage your health even further. Effects: Increases stamina and energy. Provides stability and grounding. Heals effects on the body of too much worrying and thinking.",
"Name: Wind Screen (Triple Burner 17) Location: At the bottom part of the ear, behind the earlobe, in the depression the size of a fingertip. Use: Press. Effects: Makes less sensitive to what people think of you.",
"Name: Outer Frontier Gate (Triple Burner 5) Location: On the lower arm, on the top side, two thumb widths below the crease of the wrist. In the middle, in the depression between the bones and tendons. Use: Press. Effects: Increases expressiveness and sensitivity to feelings."
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"parsed_md": "Acupressure Points\n\n≡ Menu\n\nChakras\n\nAcupressure\n\nExercises\n\nEnneagram\n\nI Ching\n\nEgo\n\nAcupressure\n\n#### Acupressure\n\nHow to Index All points\n\n#### Background Info\n\nEmotions\n\nnl de\n\n#### Elsewhere\n\nBooks Links\n\n#### Buy\n\nBuy all articles in one file\n\n# Acupressure Points\n\nWritten by © Ewald Berkers\n\nAcupressure points for emotional well-being. Their location, photograph, use\nand warnings are listed.\n\nEach point is on the left, as well as on the right, on the body.\n\n * GB-44\n * KI-3\n * KI-4\n * KI-6\n * LI-11\n * LI-4\n\n|\n\n * LIV-1\n * LIV-2\n * LIV-3\n * LU-1\n * LU-3\n * LU-7\n\n|\n\n * LU-9\n * P-7\n * SI-19\n * SI-5\n * SP-6\n * ST-36\n\n|\n\n * TB-17\n * TB-5\n\n \n---|---|---|--- \n \n## GB-44\n\nName: Yin Portals of the Foot (Gall Bladder 44) Location: On the fourth toe,\nin the outer corner of the nail (so near the smallest toe). Use: Press.\nEffects: Enhances decisiveness and focus, while resolving anger. For timidity.\n\n## KI-3\n\nName: Supreme Stream (Kidney 3) Location: On the inside of the foot, halfway\nbetween the Achilles-tendon and the side of the ankle-bone. Use: Press.\nEffects: Heals effects on the body of too much fear. (Also for lower\nbackpain.)\n\n## KI-4\n\nName: Great Bell (Kidney 4) Location: On the inside of the foot, near the\nAchilles-tendon, level with the lower part of the ankle-bone. Use: Press.\nWarning: Using this point to go against your heart or beyond your limits will\ndamage your health even further. This will be the case when there are dark\ncircles around your eyes. Effects: Strengthens the will and dispels fear. For\ntimidity.\n\n## KI-6\n\nName: Shining Sea (Kidney 6) Location: On the inside of the foot, directly\nbelow the middle of the ankle bone. Use: Press. Effects: Heals effects on the\nbody of too much fear. Enhances vision.\n\n## LI-11\n\nName: Crooked Pond (Large Intestine 11) Location: On the side of the elbow, on\nthe outer side of the arm. Bend your forearm with your hand towards your neck,\nthe point is located at the end of the crease at the elbow. This is halfway up\nthe side of the arm. Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise\ndirection over this point. Warning: Use this point only when there is Heat, as\nwhen you're red in the face or your skin feels hot to the touch and you're\nfeeling warm from prolonged anger (not from exertion). Don't use when weak or\nlow on energy. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much anger.| move\ncounterclockwise (click for video) \n---|--- \n \n## LI-4\n\nName: Joining of the Valleys (Large Intestine 4) Location: On the top side of\nthe hand, on the web between thumb and index finger. To locate, squeeze the\nthumb against the base of the index finger. The point is located on the\nhighest point of the bulge of the muscle, level with the end of the crease.\nUse: Press. Warning: Don't use this point during pregnancy. Effects: Letting\ngo of grief. Calms.\n\n## LIV-1\n\nName: Great Esteem (Liver 1) Location: On the big toe, at the bottom corner of\nthe nail at the side of the other toes. Use: Press. Effects: Assertiveness,\ndiscerning when to go along with others and when to assert oneself. Self-\nesteem.\n\n## LIV-2\n\nName: Moving Between (Liver 2) Location: On the foot, between the big toe and\nthe second toe, a half thumb width from the margin of the web. Use: Reduce, so\nmove your finger in counterclockwise direction over this point. Warning: Use\nthis point only when there is Heat, as when you're red in the face or your\nskin feels hot to the touch and you're feeling warm from prolonged anger (not\nfrom exertion). Don't use when weak or low on energy. Effects: Heals effects\non the body of too much anger.| move counterclockwise (click for video) \n---|--- \n \n## LIV-3\n\nName: Great Surge (Liver 3) Location: On the foot, on the line between the big\ntoe and the second toe. The point is located about 3 finger widths from the\nedge, in the depression the size of a finger tip you can feel there. Use:\nReduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this point.\nWarning: Don't use when weak or low on energy (in that case use SP-6 instead).\nEffects: Relaxes and unblocks emotions (especially repressed anger).\nDepression.| move counterclockwise (click for video) \n---|--- \n \n## LU-1\n\nName: Middle Palace (Lung 1) Location: On the top of the chest, under the\nshoulder. First locate the depression under the end of the clavicle, next to\nthe muscle. LU-1 is one thumbwidth under this point, slightly to the side.\nUse: Press. Effects: For internal emptiness and making contact to one's inner\nworth. (Also for cough and asthma.)\n\n## LU-3\n\nName: Heavenly Palace (Lung 3) Location: On the upper arm, one handwidth under\nthe armpit (axillary fold). The point is located in the depression between the\nmuscles from the shoulder and the biceps (under the shoulder muscle). Use:\nPress. Effects: For grief, feelings of loss and longing, internal emptiness\nand making contact to one's inner worth. (Also for cough and asthma.)\n\n## LU-7\n\nName: Broken Sequence (Lung 7) Location: Keep your hand with the nail of the\nthumb up. Move your thumb up and back (away from the palm of your hand), this\nreveals a depression at the bottom of the thumb, called the \"anatomic\nsnuffbox\" (between two tendons). Move your finger from the anatomic snuffbox\nalong the side of your lower arm, until you feel a bone sticking out (about a\nthumb's width from it). LU-7 is located on that bone, in between the two\ntendons you feel there. You can press it with the nail of your thumb or index\nfinger. Use: Press. Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much grief.\n\n## LU-9\n\nName: Very Great Abyss (Lung 9) Location: On the palm-side of the wrist, in\nthe depression beneath the thumb, between the point where you can feel your\npulse and the tendon that goes to your thumb. Use: Press. To increase the\neffectiveness of this point, combine it with SP-6 or ST-36. Effects: For\ngrief, feelings of loss and longing, spiritual emptiness, many regrets. (Also\nmoistens skin, and for cough and asthma.)\n\n## P-7\n\nName: Great Mount (Pericardium 7) Location: On the middle of the palm-side of\nthe wrist, in the depression between the two tendons, on or just below the\ncrease of the wrist. Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise\ndirection over this point. Warning: Don't use when weak or low on energy.\nEffects: Heals effects on the body of too much joy or emotion. Also diminishes\nnervousness.| move counterclockwise (click for video) \n---|--- \n \n## SI-19\n\nName: Palace of Hearing (Small Intestine 19) Location: Near the ear, just\nbefore the small projection in front of the ear canal. The point is located in\nthe depression that forms when the mouth is opened. Use: Press. Warning: Don't\nuse on a regular basis; this point is meant for gaining insight only. Effects:\nTo focus and listen to one's heart and the hearts of others.\n\n## SI-5\n\nName: Yang Valley (Small Intestine 5) Location: Near the wrist, on the pinky-\nside of the hand. It is a finger's width under the crease of the wrist, in the\ndepression just above the bone that is sticking out. It's not straight above\nthe bone, but straight under the pinky finger. Use: Press. Effects: Improves\nconcentration, reduces distractability. Clarity of mind to distinguish the\nright path to take among several.\n\n## SP-6\n\nName: Three Yin Intersection (Spleen 6) Location: On the inside of the lower\nleg, one hand width (four fingers) above the tip of the ankle bone, on the\nback of the shin bone. Use: Press. Warning: Don't use this point during\npregnancy. Effects: Calms, relaxes and reduces irritability. Heals effects on\nthe body of too much fear, worrying and thinking. (Also used for\ngynaecological conditions.)\n\n## ST-36\n\nName: Leg Three Miles (Stomach 36) Location: On the front of the leg, one hand\nwidth (four fingers) below the kneecap, on the outside, in the depression\nbetween the shinbone and the leg muscle. What can go wrong is that you may be\nlocating it somewhat too low on the leg. The point is immediately one hand\nbreadth below the kneecap, so if you'd use something thick, like a finger, you\nmight get half a finger breadth to low. It's at the outside of the bone that's\non the front of the lower leg, one finger breadth from the crest of that bone.\nUse: Press. A fingernail or thumbnail is particularly suited for this point,\nas you will be able to press more closely to the bone and on a broad range.\nWarning: Using this point to go beyond your limits (e.g. overwork) will damage\nyour health even further. Effects: Increases stamina and energy. Provides\nstability and grounding. Heals effects on the body of too much worrying and\nthinking.\n\n## TB-17\n\nName: Wind Screen (Triple Burner 17) Location: At the bottom part of the ear,\nbehind the earlobe, in the depression the size of a fingertip. Use: Press.\nEffects: Makes less sensitive to what people think of you.\n\n## TB-5\n\nName: Outer Frontier Gate (Triple Burner 5) Location: On the lower arm, on the\ntop side, two thumb widths below the crease of the wrist. In the middle, in\nthe depression between the bones and tendons. Use: Press. Effects: Increases\nexpressiveness and sensitivity to feelings.\n\nAdvertisements\n\nThe 5 Qigong Steps for a Happy Heart -- Mingtong Gu Hour-long special event\n\n#### You might also be interested in these books about acupressure at Amazon\n\nAcupressure for Emotional Healing, by Michael Reed Gach & Beth Ann Henning A\nSelf-Care Guide for Trauma, Stress, & Common Emotional Imbalances\n\nAcupressure points for emotional ailments, combined with breathing exercises,\nstretches and movement routines. \n \n--- \n \nThe Joy of Feeling, by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden Bodymind Acupressure\n\nJin Shin Do acupressure helps unblock emotions, making it safe to feel. \n \nA Manual of Acupuncture, by Peter Deadman & others\n\nExtensive and authoritative book on the acupuncture points. \n \nFoundations of Chinese Medicine, by Giovanni Maciocia A Comprehensive Text for\nAcupuncturists and Herbalists\n\nAcupuncture theory, diagnosis and treatment, and the most important\nacupuncture points. \n \nSee longer book descriptions\n\nHome | About Disclaimer | Privacy | Advertisements | Feedback | Contact\n\nCopyright Ewald Berkers 2003 - 2017\n\nAdvertisements\n\nThe 5 Qigong Steps for a Happy Heart -- Mingtong Gu Hour-long special event\n\n"
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"Reflexologists postulate that reflexology helps release stress, which in turn helps the body heal and regenerate itself. There are several theories about how this process work.",
"This theory builds on research done in the 1890s by Sir Henry Head and Sir Charles Sherrington, who began to show through their research that a neurological relationship exists between the skin and the internal organs, and that the whole nervous system adjusts to a stimulus.",
"According to the theory, the reflexologist's application of pressure to feet, hands, or ears sends a calming message from the peripheral nerves in these extremities to the central nervous system, which in turn signals the body to adjust the tension level. This enhances overall relaxation, brings internal organs and their systems into a state of optimum functioning, and increases blood supply (which brings additional oxygen and nutrients to cells and enhances waste removal). It positively affects the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, immune, and neuropeptide systems in the body.",
"Another theory that may also explain how reflexology can produce pain relief is the gate control theory, or, more recently, the neuromatrix theory of pain. This theory suggests that pain is a subjective experience created by your brain. The brain does this in response to the sensory experience of pain, but it can also work independently of sensory input and create pain in response to emotional or cognitive factors. Thus things that influence the brain, such as your mood or external factors like stress can also affect your experience of pain. According to this theory, reflexology may reduce pain by reducing stress and improving mood.",
"Learn about qi and other conceptsAnother theory that may also explain how reflexology can produce pain relief is the gate control theory, or, more recently, the neuromatrix theory of pain. This theory suggests that pain is a subjective experience created by your brain. The brain does this in response to the sensory experience of pain, but it can also work independently of sensory input and create pain in response to emotional or cognitive factors. Thus things that influence the brain, such as your mood or external factors like stress can also affect your experience of pain. According to this theory, reflexology may reduce pain by reducing stress and improving mood.",
"Yet another theory holds that there is a \"vital energy\" in the human body. If stress is not addressed, it leads to congestion of energy, which in turn causes bodily inefficiencies, which can lead to illness. According to this theory, reflexology helps keep the energy flowing.",
"The recognition of reflexology as a specific type of treatment began with Zone Theory, in which the body is divided into 10 vertical zones. Each zone corresponds to fingers and toes all the way up to the top of the head. For example, if you are standing up with your hands on your thighs (palms facing down) the thumbs and great toe would be zone 1. On either side of the body, the index finger and second toe would be zone 2, etc.",
"In reflexology theory, every organ, valve, muscle, etc. that lies within a zone can be accessed via a point or area on the feet or hands. For example, working between toes 2 and 3, or fingers 2 and 3, the eye point is found. These pathways between pressure points and other parts of the body are thought to be connected via the nervous system, as described above.",
"The zones are similar to, but not the same as meridians found in Chinese medicine. However, there are some correlations between meridians and location of organs on the feet and ankles.",
"The reflexologist acknowledges that he or she is a participant in the session, rather than \"the healer.\" This is an acknowledgement that reflexology is offered to help bring the person back into balance so that the body can nurture and repair itself.",
"The reflexologist takes into account all aspects of the client's being: body, emotion, mind, and spirit. A relaxed body can induce calm emotions, a serene mind, and an integrated spirit.",
"Frequently, clients will think they have to \"focus\" or \"concentrate\" to feel the benefits. While being quiet will frequently induce a deeper feeling in the novice, the client needs to have no special skills or habits for reflexology to work. Reflexologists maintain that as long as the practitioner has knowledge, stays centered, and allows the flow of energy to occur, the client will respond positively.",
"A reflexologist may feel the energy move from a point of pressure on feet, hands or ears throughout body. For example, when working on the spleen and gall bladder points, the practitioner can access the points at the same time and feel a flow of energy. Due to the power of these two points, the client may also feel the flow.",
"Massage is the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, using specific techniques (for example, tapping, kneading, stroking, and friction) to relax the muscles.",
"Reflexology focuses on reflex maps of points and areas of the body in the feet, hands, and ears using unique micromovement techniques, such as thumb or finger walking, with the goal of creating a response throughout the body.",
"Massage therapists work \"from the outside in,\" manipulating specific muscle groups or fascia to release tension. Reflexology practitioners see themselves as working \"from the inside out\"—stimulating the nervous system to release tension.",
"Another difference between massage and reflexology is that a client will stay fully clothed for a reflexology session except for removing footwear, whereas clients remove clothing for a massage session.",
"Reflexology is similar to acupuncture and acupressure in that it theorizes an influence on the body's vital energy through the stimulation of points on the body. However, acupuncture/acupressure points do not always coincide with the reflex points used in reflexology.",
"Reflexology and acupressure are both \"reflex\" therapies in that they work with points on one part of the body to affect other parts of the body. While reflexology uses reflexes that are in an orderly arrangement resembling a shape of the human body on the feet, hands, and outer ears, acupressure uses over 800 reflex points that are found along long thin energy lines called meridians that run the length of the entire body.",
"H. Head, (1893) On the disturbances of sensation, with special references to the pain of visceral disease. Brain. 16:1-133; 1894, 17: 339-480; 1896, 19: 153-276.",
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"parsed_md": "How Does Reflexology Work? | Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing\n\nSkip to main content\n\nMain navigationMain content\n\nUniversity of Minnesota http://twin-cities.umn.edu/ 612-625-5000\n\nGo to the U of M home page\n\n * One Stop\n * MyU\n\nMenu\n\n# How Does Reflexology Work?\n\nMore info on this topic\n\nReflexology Home\n\nHistory of reflexology\n\nHow it works\n\nHow it can help\n\nReflexology points\n\nRegulations\n\nFind a reflexologist\n\nYour first reflexology session\n\nWhen to avoid reflexology\n\nResearch on reflexology\n\nMore resources\n\nReflexologists postulate that reflexology helps release stress, which in turn\nhelps the body heal and regenerate itself. There are several theories about\nhow this process work.\n\n### Theory #1: Reflexology works with the central nervous system.\n\nThis theory builds on research done in the 1890s by Sir Henry Head and Sir\nCharles Sherrington, who began to show through their research that a\nneurological relationship exists between the skin and the internal organs, and\nthat the whole nervous system adjusts to a stimulus.\n\nAccording to the theory, the reflexologist's application of pressure to feet,\nhands, or ears sends a calming message from the peripheral nerves in these\nextremities to the central nervous system, which in turn signals the body to\nadjust the tension level. This enhances overall relaxation, brings internal\norgans and their systems into a state of optimum functioning, and increases\nblood supply (which brings additional oxygen and nutrients to cells and\nenhances waste removal). It positively affects the circulatory, respiratory,\nendocrine, immune, and neuropeptide systems in the body.\n\n### Theory #2: Reflexology reduces pain by reducing stress and improving mood.\n\nAnother theory that may also explain how reflexology can produce pain relief\nis the gate control theory, or, more recently, the neuromatrix theory of pain.\nThis theory suggests that pain is a subjective experience created by your\nbrain. The brain does this in response to the sensory experience of pain, but\nit can also work independently of sensory input and create pain in response to\nemotional or cognitive factors. Thus things that influence the brain, such as\nyour mood or external factors like stress can also affect your experience of\npain. According to this theory, reflexology may reduce pain by reducing stress\nand improving mood.\n\n### Theory #3: Reflexology keeps the body’s “vital energy” flowing.\n\nLearn about qi and other conceptsAnother theory that may also explain how\nreflexology can produce pain relief is the gate control theory, or, more\nrecently, the neuromatrix theory of pain. This theory suggests that pain is a\nsubjective experience created by your brain. The brain does this in response\nto the sensory experience of pain, but it can also work independently of\nsensory input and create pain in response to emotional or cognitive factors.\nThus things that influence the brain, such as your mood or external factors\nlike stress can also affect your experience of pain. According to this theory,\nreflexology may reduce pain by reducing stress and improving mood.\n\nYet another theory holds that there is a \"vital energy\" in the human body. If\nstress is not addressed, it leads to congestion of energy, which in turn\ncauses bodily inefficiencies, which can lead to illness. According to this\ntheory, reflexology helps keep the energy flowing.\n\n### Theory #4: Zone theory\n\nThe recognition of reflexology as a specific type of treatment began with Zone\nTheory, in which the body is divided into 10 vertical zones. Each zone\ncorresponds to fingers and toes all the way up to the top of the head. For\nexample, if you are standing up with your hands on your thighs (palms facing\ndown) the thumbs and great toe would be zone 1. On either side of the body,\nthe index finger and second toe would be zone 2, etc.\n\nIn reflexology theory, every organ, valve, muscle, etc. that lies within a\nzone can be accessed via a point or area on the feet or hands. For example,\nworking between toes 2 and 3, or fingers 2 and 3, the eye point is found.\nThese pathways between pressure points and other parts of the body are thought\nto be connected via the nervous system, as described above.\n\n> The zones are similar to, but not the same as meridians found in Chinese\n> medicine. However, there are some correlations between meridians and\n> location of organs on the feet and ankles.\n\n### Guiding principles of reflexology\n\nReflexologists do not heal clients; the body repairs itself.\n\nThe reflexologist acknowledges that he or she is a participant in the session,\nrather than \"the healer.\" This is an acknowledgement that reflexology is\noffered to help bring the person back into balance so that the body can\nnurture and repair itself.\n\nHumans consist of a physical and emotional body, with a mind and spirit that\nare all interdependent.\n\nThe reflexologist takes into account all aspects of the client's being: body,\nemotion, mind, and spirit. A relaxed body can induce calm emotions, a serene\nmind, and an integrated spirit.\n\nThe body responds to touch, which can facilitate healing on all levels.\n\nFrequently, clients will think they have to \"focus\" or \"concentrate\" to feel\nthe benefits. While being quiet will frequently induce a deeper feeling in the\nnovice, the client needs to have no special skills or habits for reflexology\nto work. Reflexologists maintain that as long as the practitioner has\nknowledge, stays centered, and allows the flow of energy to occur, the client\nwill respond positively.\n\nPractitioners and clients may feel energy move.\n\nA reflexologist may feel the energy move from a point of pressure on feet,\nhands or ears throughout body. For example, when working on the spleen and\ngall bladder points, the practitioner can access the points at the same time\nand feel a flow of energy. Due to the power of these two points, the client\nmay also feel the flow.\n\n * 1 of 4\n * 2 of 4\n * 3 of 4\n * 4 of 4\n\n## What's the difference between reflexology and massage?\n\n### Massage\n\nMassage is the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, using\nspecific techniques (for example, tapping, kneading, stroking, and friction)\nto relax the muscles.\n\n### Reflexology\n\nReflexology focuses on reflex maps of points and areas of the body in the\nfeet, hands, and ears using unique micromovement techniques, such as thumb or\nfinger walking, with the goal of creating a response throughout the body.\n\n### In short\n\nMassage therapists work \"from the outside in,\" manipulating specific muscle\ngroups or fascia to release tension. Reflexology practitioners see themselves\nas working \"from the inside out\"—stimulating the nervous system to release\ntension.\n\n> Another difference between massage and reflexology is that a client will\n> stay fully clothed for a reflexology session except for removing footwear,\n> whereas clients remove clothing for a massage session.\n\n### What’s the difference between reflexology, acupressure, and acupuncture?\n\nReflexology is similar to acupuncture and acupressure in that it theorizes an\ninfluence on the body's vital energy through the stimulation of points on the\nbody. However, acupuncture/acupressure points do not always coincide with the\nreflex points used in reflexology.\n\nReflexology and acupressure are both \"reflex\" therapies in that they work with\npoints on one part of the body to affect other parts of the body. While\nreflexology uses reflexes that are in an orderly arrangement resembling a\nshape of the human body on the feet, hands, and outer ears, acupressure uses\nover 800 reflex points that are found along long thin energy lines called\nmeridians that run the length of the entire body.\n\nExpert Contributor: Karen Teagarden, BA, ARCB\n\nReviewed by: Donna L. Morris, DrPH, CNM, NBCR\n\n#### References\n\nF. Cervero. (1985). Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London.\nSeries B. Biological Sciences. Nociception and Pain. 308(1136), 325-337.\n\nFitzgerald, Wm. H. and Edwin F. Bowers. (1918). Zone Therapy; or, Relieving\nPain at Home. Columbus, O., I. W. Long.\n\nH. Head, (1893) On the disturbances of sensation, with special references to\nthe pain of visceral disease. Brain. 16:1-133; 1894, 17: 339-480; 1896, 19:\n153-276.\n\nStephenson, N. L. N., Swanson, M., Dalton, J., Keefe, F. J., & Engelke, M.\n(2007). 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"alternative health care industry Baby Reflexology back pain barefoot career complementary therapy ear reflexology Educational energy European Reflexology Techniques Experienced Insructors Experienced Instructors fertility foot massage Foot Reflexology Foot Reflexology course Healthy high standards How Reflexology works knowledge Lauren Slade life changing limitless reflexology massage migraine organized positive experience Practicing Reflexology Professional Professional Reflexology course Reading the Feet reflexologist Reflexology Reflexology & Holistic Health Reflexology Association of Canada reflexology research reflexology study reflexology training relaxation Research Stress Relief stroke study reflexology thumb walking Universal College of Reflexology",
"Is Ear Reflexology new? No! It has a rich history that is much older than foot Reflexology. Foot Reflexology has more recently become accepted in China because of it’s long and very favourable responses to working with the Ears.",
"China Acupuncture and acupressure are two of the most ancient methods of healing currently in use. The Nei Ching or Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine is the earliest known text on acupuncture. It is believed to have been written during the reign of Emperor Huang Ti between the years 2697 BC and 2596BC. In this book, 14 important channels within the human body were defined, 6 of which travel to or from the foot. All these channels link internal organs with sensitive points spreading over the skin. While this book mainly deals with acupuncture, there are also several paragraphs referring to massage. The ancients in China had in common with the ancient Arabs, Gypsies, Hindus and Europeans, the practice of needling a point on the lobule of the ear to treat eye troubles such as pinkeye, myopia and cataract.",
"In the latter cases, gold earrings were often prescribed and were deemed to provide a continuous stimulation of the visual centres in the brain. As a matter of fact, may modern European doctors still recommend gold or silver earrings to patients suffering from eye deficiencies. Gold is said to have a strengthening or tonifying effect (yang), while silver is said to have a sedating, or soothing effect (yin).",
"Hippocrates Hippocrates a Greek physician of the 5th century BC, is referred to as the greatest physician in antiquity. Considered to be the father of modern medicine, his ability to make accurate clinical observations led him to the concept of preventative medicine.",
"We know that Hippocrates spent several years studying medicine in Egypt. Whether it is there that he learned of treating diseases by the ear, or whether it is an ancient Aryan heritage is a matter of speculation. However, four centuries before Christ, which may even be before the Nei Jing (Internal Classic of Chinese Medicine), mentioned above, Hippocrates speaks of a treatment to induce sterility in men by making a small incision behind the auricle. This intervention allowed a couple to have a normal sex life, but reduced the sperm content in the seminal fluid.",
"Europe Moving to more recent times, for the past few centuries and even persisting to this time in France and Italy, Europeans have cauterized a point on the antihelix of the auricle to treat sciatica. The effectiveness of this cure when orthodox methods were not successful led various schools of medicine to look into the matter, resulting in a large number of related articles which have been published since the 17th century.",
"Modern Times Modern Auricular Acupuncture or “auriculotherapy” is a very sophisticated scientific procedure, which owes much to the studies and research of Dr. Paul Nogier. In the late 1950s, Dr. Nogier, a French acupuncturist and neurosurgeon, was the first to explore the ear both scientifically and according to Chinese medical principles, and he has done much to revive this almost forgotten branch of Chinese medicine. He published his theories in 1972.",
"His discovery of the physiological links of the ear to the inverted foetus shape or human embryo sparked a wave of intensive research in China, leading to further developments in this fascinating field. To date the vast research undertaken in China has led to the discovery of approximately 200 points on the auricle itself, many of which differ from Dr. Nogier’s locations.",
"The modern practitioner of “auriculotherapy” uses a combination of Dr. Nogier’s theory and the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, which incorporates the use of meridians for the treatment and diagnoses. The popularity of this safe, simple method of treating the body is continuing to grow and become more precise and successful.",
"World Health Organization (WHO) In 1982 the World Health Organization (WHO) decided to standardize the ear points. Together with the Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Association, a number of standard points were formulated. These International Standard Auricular Points (ISAP) of which there are 90, are grouped into four types.",
"I have used ear reflexology in my clinic since -89 and it is no dout that it is one of the best reflexological tools ! The Chineese ECIWO biology explains the general principle of reflexology and is highly recommended to those who want to dig deeper !",
"Universal College of Reflexology, P00149, is approved as a Provider of continuing education by the American Reflexology Certification Board, and the Reflexology Association of Canada."
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No! It has a rich history that is much older than foot\nReflexology. Foot Reflexology has more recently become accepted in China\nbecause of it’s long and very favourable responses to working with the Ears.\n\nChina Acupuncture and acupressure are two of the most ancient methods of\nhealing currently in use. The Nei Ching or Yellow Emperor’s Classic of\nInternal Medicine is the earliest known text on acupuncture. It is believed to\nhave been written during the reign of Emperor Huang Ti between the years 2697\nBC and 2596BC. In this book, 14 important channels within the human body were\ndefined, 6 of which travel to or from the foot. All these channels link\ninternal organs with sensitive points spreading over the skin. While this book\nmainly deals with acupuncture, there are also several paragraphs referring to\nmassage. The ancients in China had in common with the ancient Arabs, Gypsies,\nHindus and Europeans, the practice of needling a point on the lobule of the\near to treat eye troubles such as pinkeye, myopia and cataract.\n\nIn the latter cases, gold earrings were often prescribed and were deemed to\nprovide a continuous stimulation of the visual centres in the brain. As a\nmatter of fact, may modern European doctors still recommend gold or silver\nearrings to patients suffering from eye deficiencies. Gold is said to have a\nstrengthening or tonifying effect (yang), while silver is said to have a\nsedating, or soothing effect (yin).\n\nHippocrates Hippocrates a Greek physician of the 5th century BC, is referred\nto as the greatest physician in antiquity. Considered to be the father of\nmodern medicine, his ability to make accurate clinical observations led him to\nthe concept of preventative medicine.\n\nWe know that Hippocrates spent several years studying medicine in Egypt.\nWhether it is there that he learned of treating diseases by the ear, or\nwhether it is an ancient Aryan heritage is a matter of speculation. However,\nfour centuries before Christ, which may even be before the Nei Jing (Internal\nClassic of Chinese Medicine), mentioned above, Hippocrates speaks of a\ntreatment to induce sterility in men by making a small incision behind the\nauricle. This intervention allowed a couple to have a normal sex life, but\nreduced the sperm content in the seminal fluid.\n\nEurope Moving to more recent times, for the past few centuries and even\npersisting to this time in France and Italy, Europeans have cauterized a point\non the antihelix of the auricle to treat sciatica. The effectiveness of this\ncure when orthodox methods were not successful led various schools of medicine\nto look into the matter, resulting in a large number of related articles which\nhave been published since the 17th century.\n\nModern Times Modern Auricular Acupuncture or “auriculotherapy” is a very\nsophisticated scientific procedure, which owes much to the studies and\nresearch of Dr. Paul Nogier. In the late 1950s, Dr. Nogier, a French\nacupuncturist and neurosurgeon, was the first to explore the ear both\nscientifically and according to Chinese medical principles, and he has done\nmuch to revive this almost forgotten branch of Chinese medicine. He published\nhis theories in 1972.\n\nHis discovery of the physiological links of the ear to the inverted foetus\nshape or human embryo sparked a wave of intensive research in China, leading\nto further developments in this fascinating field. To date the vast research\nundertaken in China has led to the discovery of approximately 200 points on\nthe auricle itself, many of which differ from Dr. Nogier’s locations.\n\nThe modern practitioner of “auriculotherapy” uses a combination of Dr.\nNogier’s theory and the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, which\nincorporates the use of meridians for the treatment and diagnoses. The\npopularity of this safe, simple method of treating the body is continuing to\ngrow and become more precise and successful.\n\nWorld Health Organization (WHO) In 1982 the World Health Organization (WHO)\ndecided to standardize the ear points. Together with the Chinese Acupuncture\nand Moxibustion Association, a number of standard points were formulated.\nThese International Standard Auricular Points (ISAP) of which there are 90,\nare grouped into four types.\n\n * Group 1 – Sixty one Points Named after various anatomical parts of the body\n * Group 2 – Twenty Points Named in Accordance with Auricular Anatomy\n * Group 3 – Five Points Named in Accordance with Orthodox Medicine\n * Group 4 – Four Points Named according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).\n\nThe Universal College of Reflexology world class Ear Reflexology training\nprogram utilizes the WHO ISAP points.\n\n## Leave A Reply (3 comments So Far)\n\n 1. Nils Leidal\n\nI have used ear reflexology in my clinic since -89 and it is no dout that it\nis one of the best reflexological tools ! The Chineese ECIWO biology explains\nthe general principle of reflexology and is highly recommended to those who\nwant to dig deeper !\n\nThe Egyptians also used ear reflexology by the way, and that might be where\nHippokrates learned it !\n\n### CEU’s\n\nUniversal College of Reflexology, P00149, is approved as a Provider of\ncontinuing education by the American Reflexology Certification Board, and the\nReflexology Association of Canada.\n\n### Subscribe to the Lauren Slade Show on iTunes – click image\n\n### Follow Us!\n\n### Navigation\n\n * Home\n * Course Info\n * Blog\n * Goodies\n * How We Teach\n * FAQ’s\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n\n### Recent Posts\n\n * Reflexology in Canada\n * Reflexology is Recession Proof\n * Why are Reflexology Charts Different?\n * Self-care for Reflexologists\n * The Differences Between Reflexology and Massage\n * How did today’s “Health System” evolve?\n * Strengthening Your Hands – Exercises for Reflexologists\n * How Reflexology Works Video\n * Are you an Entrepreneur?\n\nCopyright © iReflexology.com\n\n * Disclaimer\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n * Affiliates\n * Refund Policy\n\n"
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"Did you know?: A sweet green pepper is a pepper that is not yet ripe. Let it grow, and it will turn red. The texture will change markedly, and the flavor will change as well.",
"After you are done selecting hot versus sweet, and color, don't forget shape. There are traditional \"bell pepper\" shapes, long and slender, and of course round or \"cherry peppers\".",
"You also get to select color. There are a wide variety of colors to choose from, versus the \"plain old green\" ones, which were the only choices your parents and grandparents had to choose from. There are a number of yellow, red, and orange colors. There is even a variety with a striking purple color.",
"Today's gardeners have the opportunity to select between a tremendous array of choices. You can pick sweet or hot. When it comes to hot, there are varying degrees of heat. The debates rage, as to which variety is the hottest pepper. Varieties from Mexico, China and Thailand are the hottest to be found.",
"It used to be that any grower who liked peppers, would plant several sweet green bell pepper plants in their garden. Several weeks later, they would harvest some great tasting fruit. There were no difficult decisions about the variety.",
"Peppers have always been one of the most popular vegetables in the home garden. Growing pepper plants is easy. Sweet bell peppers, and many hot peppers, are native to Central and North America. A wide range of hot pepper varieties are also native to Asia, most notably Thailand and China.",
"Tip: Provide bottom heat or heat lamps to raise the soil temperature to 80 degrees. This will promote better and quicker germination.",
"Many growers simply visit their local garden store for seedling to transplant. Avid garden hobbyists find pleasure in a new challenge, and start their own pepper plants indoors.",
"Pepper seeds require 14-21 days to germinate. Seedlings grow slowly, at first. Start pepper plants indoors, eight to ten weeks or more before the last frost date for your area. Pepper seeds can be a difficult seed germinate. We recommend using a seed germination mat, to shorten the germination time and increase the germination rate.",
"70 to 90 days or more, depending upon the variety. The seed packet will display the days to maturity for the variety that you have decided to grow.",
"Tip: Peppers are self pollinators. Occasionally, they cross pollinate from pollen carried by bees or other insects. To minimize this possibility, don't plant hot and sweet peppers too close. This year's cross will not affect the fruit of this year's crop. The cross will show up in the genetics of the seeds, if you save them.",
"Add mulch around the peppers to keep down weeds, and to retain moisture. As the peppers develop, switch over to a fertilizer higher in Phosphorous and Potassium. Gardeners often make the mistake of providing too much nitrogen. The result is a great looking bushy, green plant, and few fruit.",
"All varieties of pepper plants grow best in warm to hot weather. Do not transplant seedlings outdoors until all danger of frost has past, and the soil begins to warm. If the weather is still cool in your area, delay transplanting a few days, if possible. Tender, young seedlings do well in hot kaps and cold frames.",
"Select a location in your garden that receives full sun. Prepare the garden, adding plenty of compost, manure, and a general fertilizer.",
"Peppers can be picked as soon as they reach a size which is edible. Most of us just can't wait for that very first fruit to fully mature.",
"Insects can be a problem, affecting both plants and fruit. Spider mites and aphids are the most common, with an occasional insect borer. In many areas, it is infrequent.",
"Tip: Use five gallon buckets for a quick cover-up on cold fall nights. They are the perfect size, and can be quickly placed over the plant.",
"Frost will stunt or kill the plants. Cold weather can cause the plant to slow down or stunt it as well. In the In the spring, use hot kaps to protect tender, young seedlings. In the Fall, cover the plants, if frost is expected.",
"The ingredient in peppers that puts the heat into hot peppers is Capsaicin. A sweet green pepper is devoid of this chemical. The hotter the pepper, the more the level of Capsaicin. It is measured in parts per million (ppm). More on Capsaicin."
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There is even a variety with a striking purple color.\n\nToday's gardeners have the opportunity to select between a tremendous array of\nchoices. You can pick sweet or hot. When it comes to hot, there are varying\ndegrees of heat. The debates rage, as to which variety is the hottest pepper.\nVarieties from Mexico, China and Thailand are the hottest to be found.\n\nIt used to be that any grower who liked peppers, would plant several sweet\ngreen bell pepper plants in their garden. Several weeks later, they would\nharvest some great tasting fruit. There were no difficult decisions about the\nvariety.\n\nPeppers have always been one of the most popular vegetables in the home\ngarden. Growing pepper plants is easy. Sweet bell peppers, and many hot\npeppers, are native to Central and North America. A wide range of hot pepper\nvarieties are also native to Asia, most notably Thailand and China.\n\n## How to Grow Pepper Plants\n\nDid you know? Paprika is a pepper!\n\nLearn more about Hot Peppers\n\nTypes of Peppers - An extensive list of peppers, hot and sweet, along with a\ndescription of them.\n\nVarieties of Pepper Seeds:\n\nTip: Provide bottom heat or heat lamps to raise the soil temperature to 80\ndegrees. This will promote better and quicker germination.\n\nMany growers simply visit their local garden store for seedling to transplant.\nAvid garden hobbyists find pleasure in a new challenge, and start their own\npepper plants indoors.\n\nPepper seeds require 14-21 days to germinate. Seedlings grow slowly, at first.\nStart pepper plants indoors, eight to ten weeks or more before the last frost\ndate for your area. Pepper seeds can be a difficult seed germinate. We\nrecommend using a seed germination mat, to shorten the germination time and\nincrease the germination rate.\n\nSowing Pepper Seeds:\n\n70 to 90 days or more, depending upon the variety. The seed packet will\ndisplay the days to maturity for the variety that you have decided to grow.\n\nDays to Maturity:\n\nIdeal Soil pH\n\nSoil Temperatures\n\nPlant Problems\n\nAlso See:\n\nTip: Peppers are self pollinators. Occasionally, they cross pollinate from\npollen carried by bees or other insects. To minimize this possibility, don't\nplant hot and sweet peppers too close. This year's cross will not affect the\nfruit of this year's crop. The cross will show up in the genetics of the\nseeds, if you save them.\n\nAdd mulch around the peppers to keep down weeds, and to retain moisture. As\nthe peppers develop, switch over to a fertilizer higher in Phosphorous and\nPotassium. Gardeners often make the mistake of providing too much nitrogen.\nThe result is a great looking bushy, green plant, and few fruit.\n\nPepper plants prefer moist soil. However, avoid wet soil. Water regularly in\nthe hot, dry summer months.\n\nSpace 18-24 inches apart, in rows 24 to 36 inches apart. This spacing varies a\nlittle for each variety.\n\nAll varieties of pepper plants grow best in warm to hot weather. Do not\ntransplant seedlings outdoors until all danger of frost has past, and the soil\nbegins to warm. If the weather is still cool in your area, delay transplanting\na few days, if possible. Tender, young seedlings do well in hot kaps and cold\nframes.\n\nSelect a location in your garden that receives full sun. Prepare the garden,\nadding plenty of compost, manure, and a general fertilizer.\n\nHow to Grow Peppers:\n\nPeppers can be picked as soon as they reach a size which is edible. Most of us\njust can't wait for that very first fruit to fully mature.\n\nHarvesting:\n\nTry using an organic insecticide or dust.\n\nInsects can be a problem, affecting both plants and fruit. Spider mites and\naphids are the most common, with an occasional insect borer. In many areas, it\nis infrequent.\n\nInsects and Pests:\n\nMore on Plant Problem Diseases and Problems\n\nFungal infections can be treated with fungicides. Apply treatment as soon as\nyou see it.\n\nViruses and diseases of Peppers, is infrequent.\n\nDisease:\n\nTip: Use five gallon buckets for a quick cover-up on cold fall nights. They\nare the perfect size, and can be quickly placed over the plant.\n\nFrost will stunt or kill the plants. Cold weather can cause the plant to slow\ndown or stunt it as well. In the In the spring, use hot kaps to protect\ntender, young seedlings. In the Fall, cover the plants, if frost is expected.\n\nHardiness:\n\nAll about Hot Peppers\n\nThe ingredient in peppers that puts the heat into hot peppers is Capsaicin. A\nsweet green pepper is devoid of this chemical. The hotter the pepper, the more\nthe level of Capsaicin. It is measured in parts per million (ppm). More on\nCapsaicin.\n\nA little bit about Hot Peppers:\n\nHow to Grow Hot Peppers\n\nHow to Grow Peppers\n\nDo you know your Hot Peppers? Check out the varieties of hot peppers.\n\nPepper Links:\n\n* Roasted Sweet Peppers\n\n* Sautéed Peppers and Onions\n\n* Stuffed Green Peppers\n\n* More Pepper Recipes\n\n* Our Garden Recipe Collection\n\n"
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"Peppers resist most garden pests and offer something for everyone: spicy, sweet, or hot; and a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. For this page, we will focus on growing sweet bell peppers.",
"Unlike their spicy brethren, bell peppers do not contain capsaicin, the compound that gives hot peppers their pungency and heat.",
"Bell peppers require a fairly long growing season (60 to 90 days), so it’s best to get them started indoors.",
"Pepper plants require full sun to produce the largest and healthiest fruit, so pick a site that won’t get shaded out by trees or other garden plants.",
"Avoid planting peppers in places where you’ve recently grown other members of the nightshade family—such as tomatoes, potatoes, or eggplants—as this can expose peppers to disease.",
"The soil temperature must be at least 70°F for seed germination, so keep them in a warm area for the best and fastest results. Use a heat pad under the seed tray, if necessary.",
"Soil temperature should be at least 65°F, as peppers will not survive transplanting at temps any colder. Northern gardeners can warm up the soil by covering it with black plastic.",
"Water one to two inches per week, but remember that peppers are extremely heat sensitive. If you live in a warm or desert climate, watering everyday may be necessary.",
"If necessary, support plants with cages or stakes to prevent bending. Try commercially available cone-shaped wire tomato cages. They may not be ideal for tomatoes, but they are just the thing for peppers. Or, build your own garden supports.",
"Pest/Disease| Type| Symptoms| Control/Prevention ---|---|---|--- Anthracnose| Fungus| Yellow/brown/purple/black spots on leaves; sunken, dark spots on stems and fruit; spots may develop a salmon-pink, gelatinous mass; eventually, plants rot| Destroy infected plants; choose resistent varieties; provide good drainage; avoid overhead watering; apply compost for nutrition; use mulch; practice crop rotation. Find images and more information about anthracnose here. Aphids| Insect| Misshapen/yellow leaves; distorted flowers/fruit; sticky “honeydew” (excrement produced by aphids); sooty, black mold that forms on honeydew; large presence of ants on plants| Grow companion plants to either attract aphids away (nasturtiums) or repel them outright (basil, rosemary, strong-scented plants); knock aphids off plants with water spray, apply insecticidal soap; put banana or orange peel around plants; wipe leaves with a 1-2% solution of liquid dish soap and water every 2-3 days for 2 weeks; add native plants to attract aphid predators. Find images and more information about aphids here. Blossom-end Rot| Nutrient Deficiency| Caused by lack of sufficient calcium uptake. Symptoms: dark, water-soaked spots on blossom end of fruit (the side opposite the stem) may enlarge and become sunken, leathery, rotted| Remove affected fruit; plant at proper soil temperature; water deeply and evenly; use mulch; maintain proper soil pH (6.5) and nutrient levels; avoid excessive nitrogen; provide good drainage; avoid damaging roots. Find more images and information about blossom-end rot here. Colorado Potato Beetles| Insect| Yellow-orange eggs laid in clusters on leaf undersides; larvae and adults chew holes in foliage| Remove eggs/larvae/beetles by hand; use straw mulch; weed around plants; use row covers; destroy plant matter at end of season; practice crop rotation Flea Beetles| Insect| Numerous tiny holes in leaves (as if they had been hit by a tiny shotgun)| Use row covers to physically block flea beetles; mulch heavily; add native plants to attract beneficial insect predators. Find more information and images of flea beetles here. Mosaic Virus (Cucumber)| Virus| Symptoms vary, but may include: stunting; mottled green/yellow/white pattern or ringed spots on leaves/fruit; distorted leaf growth; warts on fruit| Often spread by aphids. Destroy infected plants; choose resistant varieties and certified virus-free seed; use row covers; disinfect gardening tools after each use; keep garden weed-free; use mulch. Find images and more information about mosaic viruses here. Root-knot Nematodes| Insect| Roots become “knotted” or galled; plants stunted/yellow/wilted| Destroy affected plant matter (especially roots); choose resistant varieties; expose soil to sun (solarize); add aged manure/compost; disinfect gardening tools between uses; till soil in autumn; practice crop rotation Tomato Hornworms| Insect| Chewed leaves (initially toward top of plant); rapid defoliation; black/green excrement; gouged fruit| Check undersides of leaves for hornworms, remove by hand and dispose of hornworms. (If you encounter hornworms that have white, ricelike cocoons on their backs, relocate them instead; the cocoons belong to beneficial parasitic wasps.) Till soil in autumn and spring; companion plant with dill/basil/marigolds to attract (and trap) or repel hornworms; spray plants with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis). Find images and more information about hornworms here.",
"The longer bell peppers stay on the plant, the more sweet they become and the greater their vitamin C content.",
"Bell peppers can be dried, and we would recommend a conventional oven for the task. Wash, core, and seed the peppers. Cut into one-half-inch strips. Steam for about ten minutes, then spread on a baking sheet. Dry in the oven at 140°F (or the lowest possible temperature) until brittle, stirring occasionally and switching tray positions. When the peppers are cool, put them in bags or storage containers.",
"Are red and green peppers the same thing? Yes, the popular green and red bell peppers that we see in supermarkets are actually the same pepper; the red peppers have just been allowed to mature on the plant longer, changing color and also gaining a higher Vitamin C content. More mature peppers also tend to be sweeter than their greener counterparts.",
"Are there male and female peppers? There is a popular myth which states that pepper fruits can be either male or female—the difference between them being that male peppers have 3 bumps on the bottom and are better for cooking, while female peppers have 4 bumps, have more seeds, are sweeter, and are better for eating raw. This is not true! Pepper fruits do not have a gender and any obvious difference between fruits is simply the result of growing conditions or variety.",
"Store in paper bags not plastic. Not only are they more environmentally friendly but the peppers will not go bad for much longer than they do in the plastic. True story.",
"The 2 things I remember about living there is the lack of rain during July and August and the very hot winds. The hot winds in my opinion are the biggest problem. Growing in the country was a bigger challenge than in the city. There are many wind blocks in the city. Also you can find shade. These two items can be at a premium in the country. I would first mulch the soil well to help keep the soil moist and cool. Second I would look for a partially shaded site. What you want is a good SE facing spot for the peppers. Measure the sunlight to be sure you are getting 4-6 hrs of sunlight. The SE sun is much gentler on the plants than the SW sun. Hopefully you also have a good wind break out in the country so those plants can survive the dry, hot winds that as I remember were averaging 20-30 mi/hr. Our winds came mostly from the SW to W direction. So finding a way to break the wind on that side would be very helpful. Buildings and cedar fences are great for this.",
"I planted one green, one red, and Longfellow bell pepper. Apparently the markers in the plants I purchased were wrong as I have one plant producing long sweet peppers of some sort, and now I'm unsure what the other two plants are. I don't k,ow if one is red and we are picking them too soon thinking they are green bells? I read in another comment here that they are the same plant and you just leave the green ones on longer to get red? Is that correct? So these peppers can be picked green if you want green peppers, and if you want red you just leave them on the vine longer? I guess I thought I needed one of each to get the different colors/flavors",
"This is my first time growing bell peppers and all of mine are long and skinny. I started with plants and have each one in a 15 inch diameter pot. I also live in west central Indiana. I did not know about the match sticks. Can this be the problem?",
"This is a tough one. Match sticks may not exactly be the problem but it may be a hint: we are thinking that something about the soil is inadequate, is not providing the nutrients the plant needs or allowing it to absorb them. Did you check the pH of the soil? Do you fertilize? Something with not too much nitrogen (the first number in the set of three, e.g. 5-10-5)? Is the plant getting enough water? Containers famously dry out before/quicker than the ground. Is the pot outdoors in the sun?",
"Still and all, it might be the soil. Don’t want to snow you with info but here’s a list of the “invisible” but so-important nutrients plants need and are often evaluated in soil tests: http://hortipm.tamu.edu/ipmguide/nutrient/diagnosi.html “Fruit” is not mentioned but once, but as the ultimate product, it could be affected.",
"My peppers are growing pointing up instead of down. It is strange and they are growing large and strong. Does anyone know the reason for this? Just have never seen it before.",
"What kind of peppers are they? Thai chilie peppers grow upward and Serreno peppers look like Thai chilies but are round at the bottom and grow down. Usually bigger.",
"Why can't my peepers plants grow,dang it They flower and start but don't grow, I'm just north of Toronto 73-86f average This will be the second year they didn't do well, but three years ago did very well",
"after a couple weeks in the ground I trimmed my peppers back to four leaves .the stalks quadroupled in size and tons of new foliage.Plants are about 18 inch now ,,flowers forming at top.Should I be pinching them off for bigger crop later?",
"instead of match sticks at the bottom of plants, I bought chemical grade flower of sulfur, which seems to float and not mix with water. will this work just the same? thanks",
"We have no experience with this product so can not comment but a little searching (of .edu’s) turn up this page that may or may not be helpful to you: https://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/homeowners/080818.html",
"My pepper plants have very large leaves on them mainly the bottom leaves. Will these large leaves take away any energy from the fruit? Heard of trimming them, Just don't really know? Any suggestions? Thanks!",
"No, large leaves won’t take away from the fruit. Provided the plant is adequately fed and watered, the large leaves should be beneficial (more surface area for photosynthesis = more energy).",
"Once the plant is established in the ground, it’s important not to use a fertilizer with too much nitrogen, which promotes foliage growth rather than flower and fruit production.",
"So i grew out some bell peppers which I transplanted in to 1 gallon pots. Situation is this: I live in an apt, & I only had a couple gallons so I transplanted the best 16 plants into 4 pots of a gallon thinking I could transplant when they got bigger BUT the started to bloom flowers now. I never thought they would get so tall & have such big leaves (sorry 1st timer on this). So the thing is they started blooming flowers but the flowers are drying up after 2 days or so. They are getting at least 4hrs of direct sunlight, they are watered & well drained, also I helped with pollination process since they are kept inside, so I have no idea whats going on. could it that they are crowded? , Could you shed some light?",
"Early flowering in peppers sometimes happens. Some gardeners leave the flowers alone, but others prefer to pinch the early blossoms so that the plant can focus on developing a good root system before focusing on fruit production. Blossoms may drop if the plant is stressed, such as too hot (above 85F or 90F day) or cold (below 60F night), or not enough or too little water. Peppers are particularly sensitive to temperature, and like daytime temps of around 70 to 80F. Transplanting may also stress the plant for a little while, but they should recover. Petals of a successfully pollinated flower will drop after a few days–look just near the area of the petals to see if a little fruit is forming. Hope this helps!",
"Is using strips of aliminul foil as a ground cover under pepper plants really beneficial to the plant? Does it really help in any way?",
"There are so many reasons why a pepper plant’s leaves shrivel up. Is it getting enough water? The topsoil should be moist a few inches deep (use your finger to reach down). Are you overwatering? Soil should never be soggy. Is it too hot? Peppers like heat but if it’s consistently super hot, you may need to give them shade cloth at the peak of the day. Finally, there are pests and diseases. Aphids and thrips are especially bothersome. You need to spray soapy water in the morning or Neem oil or speak to your local garden center about another solution.",
"I have seen peppers totally covering potted plant tops. I really also want to know about its success profile. Do you set more peppers. Do you get stronger plant Do they grow more peppers per plant the go on to maturity?",
"Peppers need lots of water and strong sunlight for 14-18 hours a day. I have my peppers growing indoors and they are great. I use miracle grow for soil with added bone meal and perlite. I am now using a general fertilizer for vegetables for it and it’s producing great peppers. During the seedling stage, I cut the main stem off above 4 leafs. The plant will then double strengthen its stock and double its quantity of peppers and will have thicker branches. This is growing under a 1000 watt equivalent multi spectrum led grow light. Paid 130$ bucks on amazon for it. Most of my plants are amazing and fast growing. I just started this a couple months ago and I’m addicted to growing anything and everything. It’s all about your light and time of light and not overwatering. Always touch soil to feel it and you will know if it needs water or not. I hope this advice can help you in your overall success. Cheers from Canada!",
"Hello, I have a small farm in the Fresno area. I have been looking for information on growing growing degree days for Bell Peppers and how they coincide with phenological growth stages. Does anybody know the answer to this?",
"I'm a small grower of coloured bell pepper. I'm very keen to learn about different growing stages of bell pepper. I want to know that, Which nutrients elements required for different different stages of bell pepper? Thanks, Dilip Gehlot",
"I grew Peppers last summer and they did very well. They produced pretty well but they don't have as thick of a wall as the ones I get at the store. I live in Wyoming - high elevation (over 5,ooo ft). Is there anything I can do to get thicker walled peppers?",
"The two most important factors that can affect growing peppers with thick walls are the days to maturity and the amount of water given. If peppers are not given adequate time to reach full maturity, they will have thin walls: this is especially noticeable in hot regions. Try not to be impatient when waiting to harvest your peppers and it will pay off. As for water, the growth of peppers can be drastically influenced by an inconsistent watering schedule. Peppers like well-draining moist (not wet) soil, so be sure to water pepper plants evenly and consistently, and to water more or less only when temperatures or humidity change drastically, as they will affect the amount of water evaporating into the air. Good luck with your crop of peppers this coming growing season!",
"I have a lovely Purple King pepper plant that I brought inside to keep growing... trimmed back, it is producing flowers, but a few have fallen off without forming any peppers--- they were growing in a large container, so I did not transplant-- the indoor garden is heated, and also growing lights are in use...watering well, and not drowning the roots... what am I doing wrong, please?",
"Peppers can drop their flowers for a few reasons, including temperatures that are too cool or hot, inadequate pollination, or some other cultural stress, such as too little or too much water, humidity too high or low (which can affect the pollen), soil too rich or nutrient-poor. Sudden changes in temperature, such as what might happen when moving them indoors, can also stress the plants. Some insect pests and diseases can also cause flowers to fall off. Best guess, since your plants seem otherwise healthy, would be that your plants are either just adjusting to their new environment and should eventually recover, or the flowers aren’t receiving enough pollen (peppers are self-pollinating, but wind or insects help the transfer of pollen). Since your plants are indoors, away from wind and insects, you might try gently shaking the plant a tiny bit, to mimic wind, to encourage pollen to fall onto the flower stigmas. Or, you can gently gather pollen onto a cotton swab or small paint brush (just brush the pollen-coated anthers of the flower) and then transfer the pollen to the flower stigma, in the center of each flower. Hope this helps!"
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"parsed_md": "Growing Bell Peppers: From Planting to Harvest | The Old Farmer's Almanac\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# Old Farmer's Almanac\n\n### Old Farmer's Store Login\n\n### GET A COPY!\n\n# Growing Bell Peppers\n\n##\n\nPlanting, Growing, and Harvesting Bell Peppers\n\nBy The Editors\n\n## Share:\n\nSweet bell peppers are a tender, warm-season crop. Here’s how to grow them in\nyour garden!\n\nPeppers resist most garden pests and offer something for everyone: spicy,\nsweet, or hot; and a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. For this page, we\nwill focus on growing sweet bell peppers.\n\nUnlike their spicy brethren, bell peppers do not contain capsaicin, the\ncompound that gives hot peppers their pungency and heat.\n\n### Planting\n\n### When to Plant Peppers\n\n * Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last spring frost date.\n * Bell peppers require a fairly long growing season (60 to 90 days), so it’s best to get them started indoors.\n\n### Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site\n\n * Pepper plants require full sun to produce the largest and healthiest fruit, so pick a site that won’t get shaded out by trees or other garden plants.\n * Soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter.\n * A soil consistency somewhere between sandy and loamy will ensure that the soil drains well and warms quickly.\n * Soil pH should be on the acidic side—5.5 to 6.5, ideally.\n * A week before transplanting peppers into the garden, introduce fertilizer or aged compost into your garden soil.\n * Avoid planting peppers in places where you’ve recently grown other members of the nightshade family—such as tomatoes, potatoes, or eggplants—as this can expose peppers to disease.\n\n### How to Plant Peppers\n\n * We recommend starting seeds indoors rather than in the garden.\n * The soil temperature must be at least 70°F for seed germination, so keep them in a warm area for the best and fastest results. Use a heat pad under the seed tray, if necessary.\n * Plant seeds about 1⁄4-inch deep.\n\nTransplanting Young Plants into the Garden\n\n * Begin to harden off plants about 10 days before transplanting outdoors.\n * Once nighttime temperatures reach at least 60°F (16°C), transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart.\n * Plant the transplants no deeper than they were already; otherwise, the stems may become susceptible to rot.\n * Soil temperature should be at least 65°F, as peppers will not survive transplanting at temps any colder. Northern gardeners can warm up the soil by covering it with black plastic.\n\nCheck out this video to learn how to plant bell peppers!\n\n### Care\n\n### How to Grow Peppers\n\n * Soil should be well drained, but be sure to maintain adequate moisture either with mulch or plastic covering.\n * Water one to two inches per week, but remember that peppers are extremely heat sensitive. If you live in a warm or desert climate, watering everyday may be necessary.\n * Fertilize after the first fruit set.\n * Weed carefully around plants to avoid disturbing roots.\n * If necessary, support plants with cages or stakes to prevent bending. Try commercially available cone-shaped wire tomato cages. They may not be ideal for tomatoes, but they are just the thing for peppers. Or, build your own garden supports.\n\n### Pests/Diseases\n\nPest/Disease| Type| Symptoms| Control/Prevention \n---|---|---|--- \nAnthracnose| Fungus| Yellow/brown/purple/black spots on leaves; sunken, dark\nspots on stems and fruit; spots may develop a salmon-pink, gelatinous mass;\neventually, plants rot| Destroy infected plants; choose resistent varieties;\nprovide good drainage; avoid overhead watering; apply compost for nutrition;\nuse mulch; practice crop rotation. Find images and more information about\nanthracnose here. \nAphids| Insect| Misshapen/yellow leaves; distorted flowers/fruit; sticky\n“honeydew” (excrement produced by aphids); sooty, black mold that forms on\nhoneydew; large presence of ants on plants| Grow companion plants to either\nattract aphids away (nasturtiums) or repel them outright (basil, rosemary,\nstrong-scented plants); knock aphids off plants with water spray, apply\ninsecticidal soap; put banana or orange peel around plants; wipe leaves with a\n1-2% solution of liquid dish soap and water every 2-3 days for 2 weeks; add\nnative plants to attract aphid predators. Find images and more information\nabout aphids here. \nBlossom-end Rot| Nutrient Deficiency| Caused by lack of sufficient calcium\nuptake. Symptoms: dark, water-soaked spots on blossom end of fruit (the side\nopposite the stem) may enlarge and become sunken, leathery, rotted| Remove\naffected fruit; plant at proper soil temperature; water deeply and evenly; use\nmulch; maintain proper soil pH (6.5) and nutrient levels; avoid excessive\nnitrogen; provide good drainage; avoid damaging roots. Find more images and\ninformation about blossom-end rot here. \nColorado Potato Beetles| Insect| Yellow-orange eggs laid in clusters on leaf\nundersides; larvae and adults chew holes in foliage| Remove\neggs/larvae/beetles by hand; use straw mulch; weed around plants; use row\ncovers; destroy plant matter at end of season; practice crop rotation \nFlea Beetles| Insect| Numerous tiny holes in leaves (as if they had been hit\nby a tiny shotgun)| Use row covers to physically block flea beetles; mulch\nheavily; add native plants to attract beneficial insect predators. Find more\ninformation and images of flea beetles here. \nMosaic Virus (Cucumber)| Virus| Symptoms vary, but may include: stunting;\nmottled green/yellow/white pattern or ringed spots on leaves/fruit; distorted\nleaf growth; warts on fruit| Often spread by aphids. Destroy infected plants;\nchoose resistant varieties and certified virus-free seed; use row covers;\ndisinfect gardening tools after each use; keep garden weed-free; use mulch.\nFind images and more information about mosaic viruses here. \nRoot-knot Nematodes| Insect| Roots become “knotted” or galled; plants\nstunted/yellow/wilted| Destroy affected plant matter (especially roots);\nchoose resistant varieties; expose soil to sun (solarize); add aged\nmanure/compost; disinfect gardening tools between uses; till soil in autumn;\npractice crop rotation \nTomato Hornworms| Insect| Chewed leaves (initially toward top of plant); rapid\ndefoliation; black/green excrement; gouged fruit| Check undersides of leaves\nfor hornworms, remove by hand and dispose of hornworms. (If you encounter\nhornworms that have white, ricelike cocoons on their backs, relocate them\ninstead; the cocoons belong to beneficial parasitic wasps.) Till soil in\nautumn and spring; companion plant with dill/basil/marigolds to attract (and\ntrap) or repel hornworms; spray plants with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis). Find\nimages and more information about hornworms here. \n \n * Pollination can be reduced in temperatures below 60°F (16°C) and above 90°F (32°C).\n * Too much nitrogen in the soil can produce healthy foliage growth but discourage fruit from setting.\n\n### Harvest/Storage\n\n### How to Harvest Peppers\n\n * Harvest as soon as peppers reach desired size or color.\n * The longer bell peppers stay on the plant, the more sweet they become and the greater their vitamin C content.\n * Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut peppers clean off the plant for the least damage.\n\n### How to Store Peppers\n\n * Peppers can be refrigerated in plastic bags for up to 10 days after harvesting.\n * Bell peppers can be dried, and we would recommend a conventional oven for the task. Wash, core, and seed the peppers. Cut into one-half-inch strips. Steam for about ten minutes, then spread on a baking sheet. Dry in the oven at 140°F (or the lowest possible temperature) until brittle, stirring occasionally and switching tray positions. When the peppers are cool, put them in bags or storage containers.\n\n### Recommended Varieties\n\nLook for varieties that ripen to their full color quickly; fully mature\npeppers are the most nutritious—and tastier, too!\n\n * Green peppers that turn Red: ‘Lady Bell’, ‘Gypsy’, ‘Bell Boy’, ‘Lipstick’\n * ...Orange: ‘Milena’, ‘Orange Sun’\n * ...Yellow: ‘Golden California Wonder’\n\n### Wit & Wisdom\n\n### Common Pepper Questions\n\n * Are red and green peppers the same thing? Yes, the popular green and red bell peppers that we see in supermarkets are actually the same pepper; the red peppers have just been allowed to mature on the plant longer, changing color and also gaining a higher Vitamin C content. More mature peppers also tend to be sweeter than their greener counterparts.\n * Are there male and female peppers? There is a popular myth which states that pepper fruits can be either male or female—the difference between them being that male peppers have 3 bumps on the bottom and are better for cooking, while female peppers have 4 bumps, have more seeds, are sweeter, and are better for eating raw. This is not true! Pepper fruits do not have a gender and any obvious difference between fruits is simply the result of growing conditions or variety.\n\n### Recipes\n\n * Roasted Red and Yellow Bell Peppers\n * Stuffed Bell Pepper\n * Sweet and Sour Peppers\n\n### Cooking Notes\n\n * To learn how to make pickled bell peppers, watch this video!\n * Get more tips on cooking with peppers.\n\n## What do you want to read next?\n\n### Kitchen Garden Plants: Vegetables...\n\n### Leafy Greens: Health Benefits\n\n### How to Grow Your Own Salad Greens\n\n### Edible Landscaping: Selecting the...\n\n### Zucchini Fertility Spawns Annual...\n\n### Purple Reigns! Why Purple Foods...\n\n### Some Like It Hot! 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Growing in the country was a bigger challenge than in the city. There\nare many wind blocks in the city. Also you can find shade. These two items can\nbe at a premium in the country. I would first mulch the soil well to help keep\nthe soil moist and cool. Second I would look for a partially shaded site. What\nyou want is a good SE facing spot for the peppers. Measure the sunlight to be\nsure you are getting 4-6 hrs of sunlight. The SE sun is much gentler on the\nplants than the SW sun. Hopefully you also have a good wind break out in the\ncountry so those plants can survive the dry, hot winds that as I remember were\naveraging 20-30 mi/hr. Our winds came mostly from the SW to W direction. So\nfinding a way to break the wind on that side would be very helpful. Buildings\nand cedar fences are great for this.\n\n### Mixed up pepper plants\n\nSubmitted by Colleen Turner on August 20, 2018 - 7:22pm\n\nI planted one green, one red, and Longfellow bell pepper. Apparently the\nmarkers in the plants I purchased were wrong as I have one plant producing\nlong sweet peppers of some sort, and now I'm unsure what the other two plants\nare. I don't k,ow if one is red and we are picking them too soon thinking they\nare green bells? I read in another comment here that they are the same plant\nand you just leave the green ones on longer to get red? Is that correct? So\nthese peppers can be picked green if you want green peppers, and if you want\nred you just leave them on the vine longer? I guess I thought I needed one of\neach to get the different colors/flavors\n\n### Typo\n\nSubmitted by Colleen on August 20, 2018 - 7:25pm\n\nThis should read one red, one green, and one yellow....not Longfellow\n\n### planting calendar\n\nSubmitted by Lynn on August 8, 2018 - 10:50am\n\nWill I get this information for all vegetables or only peppers?\n\nThank you.\n\n### Skinny bell peppers\n\nSubmitted by Jenny on August 7, 2018 - 9:34am\n\nThis is my first time growing bell peppers and all of mine are long and\nskinny. I started with plants and have each one in a 15 inch diameter pot. I\nalso live in west central Indiana. I did not know about the match sticks. Can\nthis be the problem?\n\n### skinny peppers\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on August 7, 2018 - 4:11pm\n\nThis is a tough one. Match sticks may not exactly be the problem but it may be\na hint: we are thinking that something about the soil is inadequate, is not\nproviding the nutrients the plant needs or allowing it to absorb them. Did you\ncheck the pH of the soil? Do you fertilize? Something with not too much\nnitrogen (the first number in the set of three, e.g. 5-10-5)? Is the plant\ngetting enough water? Containers famously dry out before/quicker than the\nground. Is the pot outdoors in the sun?\n\nStill and all, it might be the soil. Don’t want to snow you with info but\nhere’s a list of the “invisible” but so-important nutrients plants need and\nare often evaluated in soil tests:\nhttp://hortipm.tamu.edu/ipmguide/nutrient/diagnosi.html “Fruit” is not\nmentioned but once, but as the ultimate product, it could be affected.\n\n### Weird growth\n\nSubmitted by Olivia on July 20, 2018 - 9:27am\n\nMy peppers are growing pointing up instead of down. It is strange and they are\ngrowing large and strong. Does anyone know the reason for this? Just have\nnever seen it before.\n\n### Peppers\n\nSubmitted by Debbie on September 30, 2018 - 5:08am\n\nWhat kind of peppers are they? Thai chilie peppers grow upward and Serreno\npeppers look like Thai chilies but are round at the bottom and grow down.\nUsually bigger.\n\n### Why can't my peepers plants\n\nSubmitted by Jamie on July 13, 2018 - 2:20pm\n\nWhy can't my peepers plants grow,dang it They flower and start but don't grow,\nI'm just north of Toronto 73-86f average This will be the second year they\ndidn't do well, but three years ago did very well\n\n### bell peppers\n\nSubmitted by chuck on July 2, 2018 - 6:03pm\n\nafter a couple weeks in the ground I trimmed my peppers back to four leaves\n.the stalks quadroupled in size and tons of new foliage.Plants are about 18\ninch now ,,flowers forming at top.Should I be pinching them off for bigger\ncrop later?\n\n### pinch the peppers?\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on July 10, 2018 - 12:15pm\n\nThat’s the theory, Chuck: that pinching off the early flowers (and small\nfruit) encourages more fruit production.\n\n### match sticks\n\nSubmitted by scott w on July 1, 2018 - 7:25pm\n\ninstead of match sticks at the bottom of plants, I bought chemical grade\nflower of sulfur, which seems to float and not mix with water. will this work\njust the same? thanks\n\n### flower of sulphur\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on July 10, 2018 - 12:12pm\n\nWe have no experience with this product so can not comment but a little\nsearching (of .edu’s) turn up this page that may or may not be helpful to you:\nhttps://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/homeowners/080818.html\n\n### Huge leaves?\n\nSubmitted by Shanna Travis on June 28, 2018 - 9:19am\n\nMy pepper plants have very large leaves on them mainly the bottom leaves. Will\nthese large leaves take away any energy from the fruit? Heard of trimming\nthem, Just don't really know? Any suggestions? Thanks!\n\n### Large Leaves\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on June 29, 2018 - 11:27am\n\nNo, large leaves won’t take away from the fruit. Provided the plant is\nadequately fed and watered, the large leaves should be beneficial (more\nsurface area for photosynthesis = more energy).\n\nOnce the plant is established in the ground, it’s important not to use a\nfertilizer with too much nitrogen, which promotes foliage growth rather than\nflower and fruit production.\n\n### 1st timer w/Bell Peppers\n\nSubmitted by MaryR on April 7, 2018 - 8:31am\n\nSo i grew out some bell peppers which I transplanted in to 1 gallon pots.\nSituation is this: I live in an apt, & I only had a couple gallons so I\ntransplanted the best 16 plants into 4 pots of a gallon thinking I could\ntransplant when they got bigger BUT the started to bloom flowers now. I never\nthought they would get so tall & have such big leaves (sorry 1st timer on\nthis). So the thing is they started blooming flowers but the flowers are\ndrying up after 2 days or so. They are getting at least 4hrs of direct\nsunlight, they are watered & well drained, also I helped with pollination\nprocess since they are kept inside, so I have no idea whats going on. could it\nthat they are crowded? , Could you shed some light?\n\n### early blossoms\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on April 9, 2018 - 4:31pm\n\nEarly flowering in peppers sometimes happens. Some gardeners leave the flowers\nalone, but others prefer to pinch the early blossoms so that the plant can\nfocus on developing a good root system before focusing on fruit production.\nBlossoms may drop if the plant is stressed, such as too hot (above 85F or 90F\nday) or cold (below 60F night), or not enough or too little water. Peppers are\nparticularly sensitive to temperature, and like daytime temps of around 70 to\n80F. Transplanting may also stress the plant for a little while, but they\nshould recover. Petals of a successfully pollinated flower will drop after a\nfew days–look just near the area of the petals to see if a little fruit is\nforming. Hope this helps!\n\n### Aliminum foil\n\nSubmitted by Peggy on May 21, 2018 - 2:44pm\n\nIs using strips of aliminul foil as a ground cover under pepper plants really\nbeneficial to the plant? Does it really help in any way?\n\n### Leaves on pepper plant shrivel and die\n\nSubmitted by rena trahan on May 25, 2018 - 4:04pm\n\nWhat to do?\n\n### pepper problems\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on May 29, 2018 - 9:48am\n\nThere are so many reasons why a pepper plant’s leaves shrivel up. Is it\ngetting enough water? The topsoil should be moist a few inches deep (use your\nfinger to reach down). Are you overwatering? Soil should never be soggy. Is it\ntoo hot? Peppers like heat but if it’s consistently super hot, you may need to\ngive them shade cloth at the peak of the day. Finally, there are pests and\ndiseases. Aphids and thrips are especially bothersome. You need to spray soapy\nwater in the morning or Neem oil or speak to your local garden center about\nanother solution.\n\n### Aluminum Foil\n\nSubmitted by Clifford Haugen on June 17, 2019 - 7:54pm\n\nI have seen peppers totally covering potted plant tops. I really also want to\nknow about its success profile. Do you set more peppers. Do you get stronger\nplant Do they grow more peppers per plant the go on to maturity?\n\n### Re: Peppers light\n\nSubmitted by Jack Roberts on December 13, 2018 - 3:44pm\n\nPeppers need lots of water and strong sunlight for 14-18 hours a day. I have\nmy peppers growing indoors and they are great. I use miracle grow for soil\nwith added bone meal and perlite. I am now using a general fertilizer for\nvegetables for it and it’s producing great peppers. During the seedling stage,\nI cut the main stem off above 4 leafs. The plant will then double strengthen\nits stock and double its quantity of peppers and will have thicker branches.\nThis is growing under a 1000 watt equivalent multi spectrum led grow light.\nPaid 130$ bucks on amazon for it. Most of my plants are amazing and fast\ngrowing. I just started this a couple months ago and I’m addicted to growing\nanything and everything. It’s all about your light and time of light and not\noverwatering. Always touch soil to feel it and you will know if it needs water\nor not. I hope this advice can help you in your overall success. Cheers from\nCanada!\n\n### Pepper Degree Days\n\nSubmitted by mark castanon on February 28, 2018 - 1:04am\n\nHello, I have a small farm in the Fresno area. I have been looking for\ninformation on growing growing degree days for Bell Peppers and how they\ncoincide with phenological growth stages. Does anybody know the answer to\nthis?\n\n### Nutrient requirment for coloured bell pepper\n\nSubmitted by Dilip Gehlot on February 3, 2018 - 9:39am\n\nDear Sir/Ma'am,\n\nI'm a small grower of coloured bell pepper. I'm very keen to learn about\ndifferent growing stages of bell pepper. I want to know that, Which nutrients\nelements required for different different stages of bell pepper? Thanks, Dilip\nGehlot\n\n### Peppers with thin walls\n\nSubmitted by Megan S on January 18, 2018 - 5:15pm\n\nI grew Peppers last summer and they did very well. They produced pretty well\nbut they don't have as thick of a wall as the ones I get at the store. I live\nin Wyoming - high elevation (over 5,ooo ft). Is there anything I can do to get\nthicker walled peppers?\n\n### How to Grow Thick-Walled Peppers\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on February 2, 2018 - 11:20am\n\nHi Megan,\n\nThe two most important factors that can affect growing peppers with thick\nwalls are the days to maturity and the amount of water given. If peppers are\nnot given adequate time to reach full maturity, they will have thin walls:\nthis is especially noticeable in hot regions. Try not to be impatient when\nwaiting to harvest your peppers and it will pay off. As for water, the growth\nof peppers can be drastically influenced by an inconsistent watering schedule.\nPeppers like well-draining moist (not wet) soil, so be sure to water pepper\nplants evenly and consistently, and to water more or less only when\ntemperatures or humidity change drastically, as they will affect the amount of\nwater evaporating into the air. Good luck with your crop of peppers this\ncoming growing season!\n\n### BLOSSOMS FALLING OFF\n\nSubmitted by elaine matthews on October 10, 2017 - 9:11am\n\nI have a lovely Purple King pepper plant that I brought inside to keep\ngrowing... trimmed back, it is producing flowers, but a few have fallen off\nwithout forming any peppers--- they were growing in a large container, so I\ndid not transplant-- the indoor garden is heated, and also growing lights are\nin use...watering well, and not drowning the roots... what am I doing wrong,\nplease?\n\n### blossom drop\n\nSubmitted by The Editors on October 11, 2017 - 11:12am\n\nPeppers can drop their flowers for a few reasons, including temperatures that\nare too cool or hot, inadequate pollination, or some other cultural stress,\nsuch as too little or too much water, humidity too high or low (which can\naffect the pollen), soil too rich or nutrient-poor. Sudden changes in\ntemperature, such as what might happen when moving them indoors, can also\nstress the plants. Some insect pests and diseases can also cause flowers to\nfall off. Best guess, since your plants seem otherwise healthy, would be that\nyour plants are either just adjusting to their new environment and should\neventually recover, or the flowers aren’t receiving enough pollen (peppers are\nself-pollinating, but wind or insects help the transfer of pollen). Since your\nplants are indoors, away from wind and insects, you might try gently shaking\nthe plant a tiny bit, to mimic wind, to encourage pollen to fall onto the\nflower stigmas. Or, you can gently gather pollen onto a cotton swab or small\npaint brush (just brush the pollen-coated anthers of the flower) and then\ntransfer the pollen to the flower stigma, in the center of each flower. 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"Planning to grow peppers this season? Great! Peppers are chock-full of good flavor and nutrition. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you reap your best pepper crop ever, whether you’re starting with your own transplants or planting ones you bought at your local garden center.",
"1. PREP THE SITE The right site can make all the difference in how well peppers perform. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot where peppers haven’t grown recently. The soil should be deep, rich, and loamy. If yours isn’t, amend it with about 1 inch of compost. Avoid adding too much nitrogen to the soil, however. Excessive nitrogen can cause the pepper plants to grow too fast, making them more susceptible to disease and less productive.",
"2. HARDEN OFF SEEDLINGS Before you plant your pepper seedlings, you’ll need to harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. (This gradual exposure to the weather helps seedlings adjust, so they’ll be less stressed when you plant them. And less stress means bigger, more productive peppers.) When daytime temps reach the mid-60s, set the seedlings in a sheltered location outdoors, such as next to the house or garage, for a few hours each day for 3 or 4 days. Over the next week, slowly extend that outdoor time. Meanwhile, as the pepper seedlings are becoming accustomed to the outdoors, you can warm the pepper bed by covering it with dark landscape fabric.",
"3. PLANT Peppers like warmth, so wait to plant until nighttime temperatures have consistently reached 60 degrees and all danger of frost has passed. If possible, set out your peppers on a cloudy day to help reduce stress on the plants. Space the plants 12 to 20 inches apart, depending on the mature size of the variety, and set them a bit deeper than they were in their containers. (Like tomatoes, peppers grow extra roots from the buried portion of the stem.) Stake or cage taller varieties so that the stems do not break in strong winds or due to a heavy fruit load. After you plant the pepper seedlings, water them well.",
"4. WATER AND MULCH Throughout the growing season, make sure your pepper plants receive at least an inch of water a week. Check the peppers often during periods of extreme heat and drought, when each plant can easily take a gallon of water a day. If you live in a very hot, arid region, add a thick layer of organic mulch to help retain soil moisture and to help moderate the soil temperature. But do this only after your soil has warmed—mulching cool soil will keep it too cool and stunt the pepper plants’ growth.",
"5. PINCH OFF FIRST FLOWERS As difficult as it might be for you, pinch off any early blossoms that appear on your pepper plants. This won’t harm the plants. In fact, it helps them direct their energy into growing, so you get lots of large fruits later in the season (and a higher overall yield) instead of just a few small fruits early on.",
"6. REAP THE BOUNTY You can harvest the peppers at their immature green or purple stage, but the flavor will be sweeter if you wait for them to turn their mature color—usually red, but sometimes golden yellow or orange. Italian fryers, jalapenos, and Cubanelles are possible exceptions: Many people prefer the flavor of these peppers when they are full size but still green. To harvest the peppers, cut them off with hand pruners. Pulling them off by hand can damage the plant.",
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Peppers are chock-full of good\nflavor and nutrition. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you reap your best\npepper crop ever, whether you’re starting with your own transplants or\nplanting ones you bought at your local garden center.\n\n1\\. PREP THE SITE The right site can make all the difference in how well\npeppers perform. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot where peppers haven’t grown\nrecently. The soil should be deep, rich, and loamy. If yours isn’t, amend it\nwith about 1 inch of compost. Avoid adding too much nitrogen to the soil,\nhowever. Excessive nitrogen can cause the pepper plants to grow too fast,\nmaking them more susceptible to disease and less productive.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nFree Newsletter\n\nYou may unsubscribe at any time.\n\nPrivacy Policy | About Us\n\nWe Like This: HERShovelTM Garden Shovel for Women\n\n2\\. HARDEN OFF SEEDLINGS Before you plant your pepper seedlings, you’ll need\nto harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. (This\ngradual exposure to the weather helps seedlings adjust, so they’ll be less\nstressed when you plant them. And less stress means bigger, more productive\npeppers.) When daytime temps reach the mid-60s, set the seedlings in a\nsheltered location outdoors, such as next to the house or garage, for a few\nhours each day for 3 or 4 days. Over the next week, slowly extend that outdoor\ntime. Meanwhile, as the pepper seedlings are becoming accustomed to the\noutdoors, you can warm the pepper bed by covering it with dark landscape\nfabric.\n\nRelated: Pepper Support\n\n3\\. PLANT Peppers like warmth, so wait to plant until nighttime temperatures\nhave consistently reached 60 degrees and all danger of frost has passed. If\npossible, set out your peppers on a cloudy day to help reduce stress on the\nplants. Space the plants 12 to 20 inches apart, depending on the mature size\nof the variety, and set them a bit deeper than they were in their containers.\n(Like tomatoes, peppers grow extra roots from the buried portion of the stem.)\nStake or cage taller varieties so that the stems do not break in strong winds\nor due to a heavy fruit load. After you plant the pepper seedlings, water them\nwell.\n\n4\\. WATER AND MULCH Throughout the growing season, make sure your pepper\nplants receive at least an inch of water a week. Check the peppers often\nduring periods of extreme heat and drought, when each plant can easily take a\ngallon of water a day. If you live in a very hot, arid region, add a thick\nlayer of organic mulch to help retain soil moisture and to help moderate the\nsoil temperature. But do this only after your soil has warmed—mulching cool\nsoil will keep it too cool and stunt the pepper plants’ growth.\n\nRelated: Pepper Growing Guide\n\n5\\. PINCH OFF FIRST FLOWERS As difficult as it might be for you, pinch off any\nearly blossoms that appear on your pepper plants. This won’t harm the plants.\nIn fact, it helps them direct their energy into growing, so you get lots of\nlarge fruits later in the season (and a higher overall yield) instead of just\na few small fruits early on.\n\n6\\. REAP THE BOUNTY You can harvest the peppers at their immature green or\npurple stage, but the flavor will be sweeter if you wait for them to turn\ntheir mature color—usually red, but sometimes golden yellow or orange. Italian\nfryers, jalapenos, and Cubanelles are possible exceptions: Many people prefer\nthe flavor of these peppers when they are full size but still green. To\nharvest the peppers, cut them off with hand pruners. 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"For many growers, peppers are one of the most strikingly diverse and profitable vegetable crops. Peppers encompass dozens of types, in many colors, shapes, and flavors that run the gamut from sweet bells to pungent habanero.",
"Along with diversity, peppers have versatility: harvest them green or let them ripen to their mature color — providing you with a longer harvest window as well as the opportunity for stunning multicolor market displays. You can market them fresh, dried (bagged or in ristras), pickled, and, with the proper equipment, roasted. You can price them by the piece or sell the lunchbox types in containers or bagged. You may even tap into entirely new markets by growing hot or sweet specialty peppers used in ethnic cuisines.",
"To take full advantage of all the pepper possibilities, you have to grow your own transplants. Pepper seedlings are not hard to start, but they are somewhat picky. And because yield can be affected by the quality of the transplants, you will want to pay special attention to your young pepper plants' needs. Here are some tips for getting your pepper seedlings off to a healthy start.",
"Timing is everything with peppers. They are a warm-season crop, like tomatoes and eggplants, and will not thrive when temperatures are below 60°F/16°C. On the other hand, very little fruit set occurs above 90°F/32°C, especially with bell peppers. Some hot peppers are more heat-tolerant.",
"The best scenario is to get peppers transplanted as soon as the weather is warm and settled, so that fruit set occurs when temperatures are between 65°F/18°C and 85°F/29.4°C.",
"Of course, weather is beyond a grower's control, and the ideal conditions may not occur in some locations and some years when high temperatures arrive earlier than usual. In such cases, early yield may be reduced but plants will grow vegetatively until conditions are right to resume fruit set.",
"Sow seeds 8 weeks prior to transplanting. Pepper seeds should be planted 1⁄4\" deep in a fine-textured seed-starting mix or vermiculite to provide good drainage. We recommend using a 20-row seed flat; the shallow channels in the flat allow you to minimize the amount of growing medium needed while maximizing the number of seeds you can start on a heat mat. The channels also provide a convenient way to grow multiple varieties and keep them separate.",
"Bottom heat of 80–90°F/27–32°C is essential for pepper germination. Seeds will germinate in 7–8 days at that temperature; at lower temps, germination is slower, erratic, and percentage germination is reduced.",
"Once germinated, pepper seedlings need light — ample, full-spectrum wavelength light. At many latitudes at the seedling-starting time of the year, window light is insufficient, and some grow lights are inadequate to the task as well. See our Guide to Choosing a Grow Light for information on light quality and choosing a unit suited to your needs.",
"In about 2 weeks, when the first true leaves begin to form, carefully separate the seedlings and transplant them into cell trays or pots.",
"Choosing the correct cell size is another balancing act. On the one hand, you want the pepper plant's roots to fill the cell so that the root ball holds together when you plant it outside. On the other, you don't want the plants to become rootbound, especially if poor weather delays planting. An oversized, rootbound transplant will be significantly stressed and result in a compromised crop. You also have to make the most of your greenhouse space, so you don't want to grow your transplants to an unnecessarily large size. A 50-cell or 72-cell tray is a good choice for pepper seedlings that will be grown for 8–10 weeks before being transplanted.",
"Once the seedlings have been transplanted to the cell trays, grow them at 70°F/21°C days, 60°F/16°C nights. Use a well-drained growing medium in the cells, and take care not to overwater seedlings; wait until the soil is dry before watering again. Water once or twice a week with a fertilizer solution diluted to 100 ppm.",
"Plants also can be watered with RootShield^®, an OMRI-listed product containing a beneficial fungus that helps protect roots against damaging, soilborne fungal diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium.",
"Peppers perform best in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.5. Abundant levels of phosphorus and calcium will result in better yields.",
"When the weather has settled and the threat of frost has passed, the peppers can be planted into the field or hoophouse or greenhouse.",
"Plastic mulch and row cover can be used to increase warmth and hence, earliness and yield. You can use hoops to prevent the row cover from rubbing across the plants' tender growing tips.",
"Peppers have perfect flowers, meaning each flower has both male and female parts and the plants can self-pollinate. Bees and other pollinators are not absolutely necessary for fertilization and fruit production.",
"With well-grown transplants and help from benign summer weather, you may find that peppers are a profitable crop for your farm."
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"parsed_md": "How to Grow Great Peppers | Tips for Successful Pepper Transplants | Johnny's\nSelected Seeds\n\n * Login\n * Order Status\n * Register\n\n * Email Signup\n * Request a Catalog\n * Wish List\n * Quick Order\n\n * 100% Employee Owned\n * Contact Us\n\n1.877.564.6697\n\n * 0\n\nPlease Anticipate Shipping Delays On New Orders. Read Our COVID-19 Update Here\n»\n\nGrower's Library Vegetable Library\n\n# Growing Tips for Successful Pepper Seedlings\n\nTransplanting peppers into the field at Johnny's Research Farm, Albion, Maine.\n\nDiverse & Profitable Peppers\n\nOptimize yield by starting your own pepper transplants.\n\nFor many growers, peppers are one of the most strikingly diverse and\nprofitable vegetable crops. Peppers encompass dozens of types, in many colors,\nshapes, and flavors that run the gamut from sweet bells to pungent habanero.\n\nAlong with diversity, peppers have versatility: harvest them green or let them\nripen to their mature color — providing you with a longer harvest window as\nwell as the opportunity for stunning multicolor market displays. You can\nmarket them fresh, dried (bagged or in ristras), pickled, and, with the proper\nequipment, roasted. You can price them by the piece or sell the lunchbox types\nin containers or bagged. You may even tap into entirely new markets by growing\nhot or sweet specialty peppers used in ethnic cuisines.\n\nTo take full advantage of all the pepper possibilities, you have to grow your\nown transplants. Pepper seedlings are not hard to start, but they are somewhat\npicky. And because yield can be affected by the quality of the transplants,\nyou will want to pay special attention to your young pepper plants' needs.\nHere are some tips for getting your pepper seedlings off to a healthy start.\n\nScheduling Your Pepper Plants\n\nPeppers set fruit best between 65°F/18°C and 85°F/29.4°C\n\nTiming is everything with peppers. They are a warm-season crop, like tomatoes\nand eggplants, and will not thrive when temperatures are below 60°F/16°C. On\nthe other hand, very little fruit set occurs above 90°F/32°C, especially with\nbell peppers. Some hot peppers are more heat-tolerant.\n\nThe best scenario is to get peppers transplanted as soon as the weather is\nwarm and settled, so that fruit set occurs when temperatures are between\n65°F/18°C and 85°F/29.4°C.\n\nOf course, weather is beyond a grower's control, and the ideal conditions may\nnot occur in some locations and some years when high temperatures arrive\nearlier than usual. In such cases, early yield may be reduced but plants will\ngrow vegetatively until conditions are right to resume fruit set.\n\nTop ˆ\n\nSeeding Flats & Germination Temperature for Peppers\n\nSeed into 20-row flats and provide bottom heat for optimal germination.\n\nSow seeds 8 weeks prior to transplanting. Pepper seeds should be planted 1⁄4\"\ndeep in a fine-textured seed-starting mix or vermiculite to provide good\ndrainage. We recommend using a 20-row seed flat; the shallow channels in the\nflat allow you to minimize the amount of growing medium needed while\nmaximizing the number of seeds you can start on a heat mat. The channels also\nprovide a convenient way to grow multiple varieties and keep them separate.\n\nBottom heat of 80–90°F/27–32°C is essential for pepper germination. Seeds will\ngerminate in 7–8 days at that temperature; at lower temps, germination is\nslower, erratic, and percentage germination is reduced.\n\nTop ˆ\n\nLight Quality & Cell Size at Potting Up\n\nPotting up into 50-cell trays\n\nOnce germinated, pepper seedlings need light — ample, full-spectrum wavelength\nlight. At many latitudes at the seedling-starting time of the year, window\nlight is insufficient, and some grow lights are inadequate to the task as\nwell. See our Guide to Choosing a Grow Light for information on light quality\nand choosing a unit suited to your needs.\n\nIn about 2 weeks, when the first true leaves begin to form, carefully separate\nthe seedlings and transplant them into cell trays or pots.\n\nChoosing the correct cell size is another balancing act. On the one hand, you\nwant the pepper plant's roots to fill the cell so that the root ball holds\ntogether when you plant it outside. On the other, you don't want the plants to\nbecome rootbound, especially if poor weather delays planting. An oversized,\nrootbound transplant will be significantly stressed and result in a\ncompromised crop. You also have to make the most of your greenhouse space, so\nyou don't want to grow your transplants to an unnecessarily large size. A\n50-cell or 72-cell tray is a good choice for pepper seedlings that will be\ngrown for 8–10 weeks before being transplanted.\n\nTop ˆ\n\nWatering, Fertilizing & Disease Prevention\n\nGrowing pepper seedlings in the greenhouse\n\nOnce the seedlings have been transplanted to the cell trays, grow them at\n70°F/21°C days, 60°F/16°C nights. Use a well-drained growing medium in the\ncells, and take care not to overwater seedlings; wait until the soil is dry\nbefore watering again. Water once or twice a week with a fertilizer solution\ndiluted to 100 ppm.\n\nPlants also can be watered with RootShield^®, an OMRI-listed product\ncontaining a beneficial fungus that helps protect roots against damaging,\nsoilborne fungal diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium.\n\nTop ˆ\n\nHardening Off Your Pepper Seedlings\n\nHarden off the seedlings before transplanting.\n\nWhen the seedlings are about 7–8 weeks old, they should be 6–8\" tall.\n\nIdeally, they will have some buds but no open flowers.\n\nHarden off the plants by decreasing the day temperature to 60–65°F/16–18°C for\n1 week before transplanting.\n\nTop ˆ\n\nTransplanting Your Peppers\n\nFreshly mulched and row-covered pepper transplants\n\nPeppers perform best in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.5. Abundant\nlevels of phosphorus and calcium will result in better yields.\n\nWhen the weather has settled and the threat of frost has passed, the peppers\ncan be planted into the field or hoophouse or greenhouse.\n\nBury them a bit deeper than the root ball to encourage additional root growth\nthat will make them sturdier.\n\nPlastic mulch and row cover can be used to increase warmth and hence,\nearliness and yield. You can use hoops to prevent the row cover from rubbing\nacross the plants' tender growing tips.\n\nPeppers have perfect flowers, meaning each flower has both male and female\nparts and the plants can self-pollinate. Bees and other pollinators are not\nabsolutely necessary for fertilization and fruit production.\n\nWith well-grown transplants and help from benign summer weather, you may find\nthat peppers are a profitable crop for your farm.\n\nTop ˆ\n\nON THIS PAGE\n\nScheduling for Optimal Fruit Set Seeding Flats & Germination Cell Size at\nPotting Up Watering, Fertilizing, & Disease Prevention Hardening Off\nTransplanting Your Peppers\n\n100%\n\nEmployee Owned\n\nNon-GMO\n\nSafe Seed Pledge\n\n100%\n\nSatisfaction Guarantee\n\n### Connect With Us\n\n1.877.564.6697\n\n### Get Email Updates\n\nSign up for growing tips, exclusive offers, and new product info.\n\n### Request a Catalog\n\nRequest a free copy of Johnny’s latest catalog.\n\n * Request\n\n#### Customer Support\n\n * Contact Us\n * Satisfaction Guarantee\n * Shipping\n * Returns & Refunds\n * FAQ\n\n#### Grower's Library\n\n * Vegetable Growing Resources\n * Instructional Videos\n * Planning Tools & Calculators\n * Hardiness Zones\n * Ask a Grower\n\n#### About Johnny's\n\n * About Our Seeds\n * Johnny's Research & Farm\n * History of Johnny's\n * Careers\n * Charitable Giving\n\n#### Shop at Johnny's\n\n * Commercial Sales\n * Quick Order\n * Printable Order Form\n * Where to Buy\n * Gift Certificates\n\nJohnny's Selected Seeds 955 Benton Ave. Winslow, Maine 04901 * 1-877-564-6697\n\nCopyright © Johnny's Selected Seeds. 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"Specially designed fabrics, such as this All-Purpose Garden Fabric , are often used to protect against frost, but they're also effective in blocking insects (and birds) or reducing the intensity of the sun. It's a good idea to keep several types of fabric on hand. Use Super Hoops to support the fabric.",
"Garden fabric (also known as row cover or floating row cover) is a good addition to any gardener's tool shed because it can be used in so many ways:",
"Garden fabric is easy to use: You can drape the cover right over garden plants or use hoops or a wooden frame to support it. Secure the edges of the fabric with soil or use Earth Staples.",
"Our All-Purpose Garden Fabric is a polypropylene garden cover that transmits 70 percent of available light. It keeps heat in, bugs out, and is an excellent windbreak for young transplants. It allows rain and overhead irrigation to reach plants and soil.",
"All-Purpose Garden Fabric will protect plants from frost damage down to 28 degrees F. The fabric can be cut with scissors to fit over conventional-width rows or used as-is for wide-row plantings. When not being used, the material should be folded and stored away from sun and moisture.",
"Summerweight Fabric is a lightweight garden cover that does not trap as much heat as the All-Purpose Garden Fabric and can be used all season to defend your crops against birds, insects, and the spread of insect-borne diseases. It transmits up to 85 percent of available sunlight and will not block rain or overhead irrigation. This cover should not be used for frost protection.",
"GardenQuilt is a thicker version of our All-Purpose Fabric, consisting of polypropylene fibers that transmit 60 percent of available light. GardenQuilt provides excellent frost protection (down to 24 degrees F.). The thick fabric is ideal for extending the growing season into early spring and late fall, or for insulating strawberries, herbs, perennials, small fruits, and other tender landscape plants all winter long.",
"Hot, summer sun can affect the lush, moist flavor of homegrown lettuce, making it bitter; a few days of hot sun will make lettuce bolt to seed, ruining it for the season. These UV-stabilized polyethylene shade net cuts summer sun by 50 percent, while allowing cool air to circulate freely. Use fiberglass hoops to support the fabric; secure it with clothespins.",
"Prepare the soil and seed the area or plant your transplants. Place the GardenQuilt or All-Purpose fabric directly on the ground or drape it over hoops. We recommend using support hoops for larger transplants, such as peppers or tomatoes, or when covering maturing crops later in the season. If you lay the row cover directly on the soil, do not stretch the material tight. Leave some slack in the center to allow for expansion as the plants develop. As the crop grows, it will push the cover up. Mound soil over the edges of the fabric to keep the cover in place or, fold the edges under 3′′ and anchor it with Tall Earth Staples by pushing them through the fabric and into the soil.",
"If you are using support hoops, be sure to pull the cover taut over the hoops and bury the edges well to keep the fabric secure during windy days. You can also clip the fabric to the hoops with clothespins if wind is a problem.",
"As the weather warms up, check your plants to make sure they're not overheating. This is especially important when it comes to cool-weather plants, such as lettuce and broccoli. Remove the cover if you see signs of overheating, such as wilting, leaf damage and/or blossom drop.",
"Once your seedlings have adapted to the outdoors and the threat of frost has passed, you may remove the All-Purpose Garden Fabric or GardenQuilt from the beds. For insect protection throughout the growing season, use Summerweight Fabric, which can be left in place until harvest.",
"Crops such as peas, strawberries, beans, pumpkins and squash require pollination to produce a harvest. If these crops are still covered with fabric when they begin to flower, remove or temporarily lift fabric from the beds during the day to allow bees to do their work. Self-pollinating plants, such as tomatoes, can be left covered. However, be aware of the temperature under the covers. At temperatures above 85 degrees F., tomato pollen may become sterile and peppers will not set fruit. You may need to lift the covers during the day to release excess heat.",
"Garden fabric will keep most insect pests away from your crops as long as plants are completely covered and the edges are securely pinned to the ground. They’ll block aphids, potato beetles, Japanese beetles, grasshoppers, leaf miners, cabbage worms, root maggots, and some vine borers.",
"Pest problems can still occur if insect eggs were laid before the fabric was applied, or insects emerge from the soil. Insects may also have been introduced when new seedlings were transplanted. A careful examination of the leaves' undersides will indicate insect activity. If an infestation has occurred, spray with an organic pesticide, or remove the infected plants. Replace covers to keep future insects out. Garden fabrics help break the life cycle of many insects and can help prevent re-infestation the following season.",
"Intense sunlight and hot temperatures can make it challenging to germinate new seeds, establish tender seedlings and keep cool-weather crops, such as salad greens, from bolting and becoming bitter. Covering parts of the garden with shade netting will keep soil and leaf temperatures cooler and will also cut moisture loss. Germination will improve, as will the growth of young plants. Shade netting works best when it's supported over plants by hoops or another type of support to maintain good air circulation around the plants.",
"In the fall, garden fabric can be draped over cold-sensitive crops, such as tomatoes or peppers. Unroll the fabric over the row and secure the edges with Earth Staples. For winter protection of tender perennials, we recommend GardenQuilt. Gardeners who experience mild winters should support covers with hoops or some other support device to keep new growth from coming into contact with the fabric. When covering tender perennials, wait until the first hard frost, then cut back any dead foliage and mulch around the plants with straw or grass clippings. Then cover the plants.",
"Most covers will last one or two seasons. Some, such as GardenQuilt and Shade Netting, will last much longer. You can extend their life by keeping the edges pinned securely, and in windy areas, securing the fabrics tightly over hoops. When not in use, garden fabric should be folded and stored away from sun and moisture. After they become worn, you can repurpose them in many ways:",
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"parsed_md": "Garden Fabric, Row Covers, Shade Netting, Frost Covers | Gardeners.com\n\nEvery purchase 100% guaranteed\n\n * Customer Service\n * Order Status\n * Stores\n * 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed\n * Sign In / Register\n\nCart (0) items in cart\n\nGardener's Supply\n\n### More Articles\n\nFind more garden information\n\n#### Other Article Categories\n\n### Share this Article:\n\nAdvice Vegetable Gardening Garden Fabric, Row Covers\n\nFrom Gardener's Supply (www.gardeners.com)\n\n# Using Garden Fabric (Row Covers)\n\nSpecially designed fabrics, such as this All-Purpose Garden Fabric , are often\nused to protect against frost, but they're also effective in blocking insects\n(and birds) or reducing the intensity of the sun. It's a good idea to keep\nseveral types of fabric on hand. Use Super Hoops to support the fabric.\n\nGarden fabric (also known as row cover or floating row cover) is a good\naddition to any gardener's tool shed because it can be used in so many ways:\n\n * Protect plants from cold and wind\n * Block insects and prevent spread of disease\n * Keep soil and plants from overheating\n\nGarden fabric is easy to use: You can drape the cover right over garden plants\nor use hoops or a wooden frame to support it. Secure the edges of the fabric\nwith soil or use Earth Staples.\n\n## Row Cover Options:\n\n### All-Purpose Garden Fabric\n\nOur All-Purpose Garden Fabric is a polypropylene garden cover that transmits\n70 percent of available light. It keeps heat in, bugs out, and is an excellent\nwindbreak for young transplants. It allows rain and overhead irrigation to\nreach plants and soil.\n\nAll-Purpose Garden Fabric will protect plants from frost damage down to 28\ndegrees F. The fabric can be cut with scissors to fit over conventional-width\nrows or used as-is for wide-row plantings. When not being used, the material\nshould be folded and stored away from sun and moisture.\n\nAll-purpose garden fabric is a versatile row cover that provides 70% light\ntransmission\n\n### Summerweight Fabric\n\nSummerweight Fabric is a lightweight garden cover that does not trap as much\nheat as the All-Purpose Garden Fabric and can be used all season to defend\nyour crops against birds, insects, and the spread of insect-borne diseases. It\ntransmits up to 85 percent of available sunlight and will not block rain or\noverhead irrigation. This cover should not be used for frost protection.\n\nSummerweight fabric forms a barrier between insects and susceptible plants but\ndon't trap much heat.\n\n### GardenQuilt\n\nGardenQuilt is a thicker version of our All-Purpose Fabric, consisting of\npolypropylene fibers that transmit 60 percent of available light. GardenQuilt\nprovides excellent frost protection (down to 24 degrees F.). The thick fabric\nis ideal for extending the growing season into early spring and late fall, or\nfor insulating strawberries, herbs, perennials, small fruits, and other tender\nlandscape plants all winter long.\n\nGardenQuilt provides frost protection down to 24 degrees F.\n\n### Shade Netting\n\nHot, summer sun can affect the lush, moist flavor of homegrown lettuce, making\nit bitter; a few days of hot sun will make lettuce bolt to seed, ruining it\nfor the season. These UV-stabilized polyethylene shade net cuts summer sun by\n50 percent, while allowing cool air to circulate freely. Use fiberglass hoops\nto support the fabric; secure it with clothespins.\n\nShade netting is especially useful when starting late-season crops at the end\nof the summer.\n\nShop All Garden Shade Covers\n\n## How to Use Garden Fabric in Spring\n\nPrepare the soil and seed the area or plant your transplants. Place the\nGardenQuilt or All-Purpose fabric directly on the ground or drape it over\nhoops. We recommend using support hoops for larger transplants, such as\npeppers or tomatoes, or when covering maturing crops later in the season. If\nyou lay the row cover directly on the soil, do not stretch the material tight.\nLeave some slack in the center to allow for expansion as the plants develop.\nAs the crop grows, it will push the cover up. Mound soil over the edges of the\nfabric to keep the cover in place or, fold the edges under 3′′ and anchor it\nwith Tall Earth Staples by pushing them through the fabric and into the soil.\n\nAdjustable Super Hoops can be used to support all types of garden fabric.\n\nIf you are using support hoops, be sure to pull the cover taut over the hoops\nand bury the edges well to keep the fabric secure during windy days. You can\nalso clip the fabric to the hoops with clothespins if wind is a problem.\n\nSeedlings should be monitored for moisture and fertilizer needs. Pull back or\nremove the cover for thinning or weeding.\n\nAs the weather warms up, check your plants to make sure they're not\noverheating. This is especially important when it comes to cool-weather\nplants, such as lettuce and broccoli. Remove the cover if you see signs of\noverheating, such as wilting, leaf damage and/or blossom drop.\n\nOnce your seedlings have adapted to the outdoors and the threat of frost has\npassed, you may remove the All-Purpose Garden Fabric or GardenQuilt from the\nbeds. For insect protection throughout the growing season, use Summerweight\nFabric, which can be left in place until harvest.\n\n### Pollination — Don't Forget the Bees!\n\nCrops such as peas, strawberries, beans, pumpkins and squash require\npollination to produce a harvest. If these crops are still covered with fabric\nwhen they begin to flower, remove or temporarily lift fabric from the beds\nduring the day to allow bees to do their work. Self-pollinating plants, such\nas tomatoes, can be left covered. However, be aware of the temperature under\nthe covers. At temperatures above 85 degrees F., tomato pollen may become\nsterile and peppers will not set fruit. You may need to lift the covers during\nthe day to release excess heat.\n\n### Insect Protection\n\nGarden fabric will keep most insect pests away from your crops as long as\nplants are completely covered and the edges are securely pinned to the ground.\nThey’ll block aphids, potato beetles, Japanese beetles, grasshoppers, leaf\nminers, cabbage worms, root maggots, and some vine borers.\n\nPest problems can still occur if insect eggs were laid before the fabric was\napplied, or insects emerge from the soil. Insects may also have been\nintroduced when new seedlings were transplanted. A careful examination of the\nleaves' undersides will indicate insect activity. If an infestation has\noccurred, spray with an organic pesticide, or remove the infected plants.\nReplace covers to keep future insects out. Garden fabrics help break the life\ncycle of many insects and can help prevent re-infestation the following\nseason.\n\n## Using Garden Fabrics in the Summer\n\nIntense sunlight and hot temperatures can make it challenging to germinate new\nseeds, establish tender seedlings and keep cool-weather crops, such as salad\ngreens, from bolting and becoming bitter. Covering parts of the garden with\nshade netting will keep soil and leaf temperatures cooler and will also cut\nmoisture loss. Germination will improve, as will the growth of young plants.\nShade netting works best when it's supported over plants by hoops or another\ntype of support to maintain good air circulation around the plants.\n\n## Late-Season and Winter Crop Protection\n\nIn the fall, garden fabric can be draped over cold-sensitive crops, such as\ntomatoes or peppers. Unroll the fabric over the row and secure the edges with\nEarth Staples. For winter protection of tender perennials, we recommend\nGardenQuilt. Gardeners who experience mild winters should support covers with\nhoops or some other support device to keep new growth from coming into contact\nwith the fabric. When covering tender perennials, wait until the first hard\nfrost, then cut back any dead foliage and mulch around the plants with straw\nor grass clippings. Then cover the plants.\n\n## Reusing Garden Covers\n\nMost covers will last one or two seasons. Some, such as GardenQuilt and Shade\nNetting, will last much longer. You can extend their life by keeping the edges\npinned securely, and in windy areas, securing the fabrics tightly over hoops.\nWhen not in use, garden fabric should be folded and stored away from sun and\nmoisture. After they become worn, you can repurpose them in many ways:\n\n * Lay pieces of garden fabric over newly seeded lawns to prevent erosion of seed and soil.\n * Place covers under bark mulch or soil to act as a weed barrier.\n * Cover your favorite flowering annuals during cold fall nights to extend the growing season.\n\nLast updated: 3/13/20\n\n### Share this Article:\n\n### People who read this article often purchase\n\nGardenQuilt Cover\n\n$16.95 - $32.95\n\nSummerweight Garden Fabric\n\n$12.95\n\nAll-Purpose Garden Fabric\n\n$19.95\n\nWhite Clover Seed, 1/2 Lb.\n\n$9.95\n\nSuper Hoops, Set of 6\n\n$24.95\n\nGardenWool® Plant Blanket\n\n$19.95\n\nSuper Dome Protection Tunnel\n\n$69.95\n\nShade Nets\n\n$36.95\n\nShade Tunnel\n\n$14.95\n\nShade Kit, 4’ x 8’\n\n$79.95\n\nPop-Up Crop Protector\n\n$21.95\n\nRow Shelter Accelerator\n\n$19.95\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Season-Extending Techniques\n\n * Six Ways to Accelerate Your Tomato Harvest\n\n * Early Season Pruning\n\n## Get the Dirt\n\nStay up to date on new articles and advice.\n\n### Share this Article:\n\n### Related Articles\n\n * Season-Extending Techniques\n\n * Six Ways to Accelerate Your Tomato Harvest\n\n * Early Season Pruning\n\nCall to order 1-888-833-1412\n\nSign Up for Email\n\nGet in on the best deals, new products and gardening tips.\n\n### Request a Catalog\n\n### Customer Service\n\n * Order Status\n * Shipping\n * Contact Preferences\n * Returns\n * Contact Us\n * Our Guarantee\n * Tax Notice\n\n### About Us\n\n * A Company of Gardeners\n * How We Do Business\n * Careers\n\n### A Force For Good\n\n * Causes\n * Grants and Giving\n * Programs\n\n### Request a Catalog\n\n### Advice\n\n### Our Garden Centers\n\n### Gift Cards\n\n### Educator & Landscaper Discounts\n\n### Do Not Sell My Personal Information\n\n### Email Unsubscribe\n\n### Press Room\n\n * Educator & Landscaper Discounts\n * Do Not Sell My Personal Information\n * Email Unsubscribe\n * Press Room\n\nGardener's Supply\n\n© 2020 Gardener's Supply Company, 128 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 05401 |\nPrivacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map | Accessibility Statement | AMERICA'S\nGARDENING RESOURCE ®\n\n"
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"Set pepper plant seedlings out after the last spring frost. They grow well in raised beds, containers, and in-ground gardens.",
"Plant them 18 to 24 inches apart in a sunny, well-drained spot. Pepper plants need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.",
"Water immediately after planting, then regularly throughout the season. Aim for a total of 1-2 inches per week (more when it’s hotter).",
"Support each pepper plant with a stake or small tomato cage, to help bear the weight of the fruit once it begins to produce.",
"Harvest peppers with shears or a knife, then store in the fridge. Be sure to pick all peppers before the first fall frost comes.",
"From sweet, crisp peppers in rainbow shades to habañeros hot enough to bring tears to your eyes, all peppers share a preference for a long, warm growing season. Set out plants a week or two after your last frost, when the weather is settled and warm. While cool weather reigns, keep seedlings indoors at night, and move them to a protected sunny spot outdoors during the day.",
"By growing an assortment of varieties of peppers, you can have mild, meaty peppers for salads or stir-fries, slightly spicy peppers for fresh salsas, and hot peppers for bold jolts of flavor. Under hot summer conditions, varieties that bear huge fruits may shed their blossoms, but small, thin-walled peppers often keep going strong. Small-fruited peppers also ripen faster, which is important in cool climates where summers are short. Get help picking which peppers to grow with our Pepper Chooser.",
"As peppers change from green to yellow, orange, or red, both their vitamin content and flavor improve dramatically. People who think they don’t like peppers often change their minds once they have tasted fully ripened, garden- grown peppers. For many hot peppers, the ripest fruits (the ones that have turned red) pack the most heat.",
"Growing peppers is easy in any sunny, well-drained spot, and they are good candidates for roomy containers, too. Peppers have a naturally upright growth habit, so they often benefit from staking, which keeps brittle branches from breaking when they become heavy with fruit. Colorful peppers also make great additions to beds planted with flowers and other edible ornamentals, where they can easily serve as specimen plants. In beds or rows, the best spacing for most pepper plants is 18 to 24 inches apart (check the tag for exceptions). Peppers grow best in a soil with a pH between 6.2 and 7.0, although they can tolerate slightly alkaline conditions near 7.5. For in- ground gardens, mix a 3- to 5-inch layer of compost into each planting hole. A generous amount of organic matter helps the soil retain moisture, and moist soil is crucial for good pepper production.",
"Planting in a container or raised bed requires different, lighter soil. When planting in pots, fill them with a fluffy, premium quality potting mix like Miracle-Gro® Moisture Control® Potting Mix, which helps protect plants from under- and over-watering. In raised beds, try Miracle-Gro® Raised Bed Soil, which provides excellent drainage and an ideal environment for root growth. Wherever you plant, be sure to put a few inches of mulch down around each pepper plant to help keep the soil cool and moist.",
"For bigger harvests, it’s helpful to feed plants with a continuous-release fertilizer like Miracle-Gro® Shake ‘n Feed® Tomato, Fruit & Vegetable Plant Food both at planting and regularly throughout the growing season (see label directions for timing). Simply pull back the mulch, scatter fertilizer around the base of each plant, and replace the mulch before watering well. Or, use a liquid fertilizer like Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed® Tomato, Fruits & Vegetables Plant Food both at planting and every week or two afterward to keep plants well fed.",
"Gardeners in hot climates may need to be patient with big bells and sweet roasting peppers, which often wait until nights become longer and cooler in late summer to load up with fruit. The wait will go by faster if you have less flashy (yet phenomenally productive) banana peppers to combine with tomatoes and basil in cool summer salads while bigger varieties slowly load up with fruits.",
"Happily for pepper-loving gardeners, peppers have few serious pest problems. What’s more, most common pepper diseases can be prevented by growing resistant varieties. Be on the lookout, though: Plants that look frail and stringy may be infected with viruses, which are spread by aphids and other small insects. Chronically thirsty peppers may be troubled by root-knot nematodes.",
"One other potential problem is a late cold spell in spring; be sure to cover plants if a frost is predicted in your area. (Find out your last frost date here.)",
"One last note about color: Many new gardeners begin to wonder at some point if their peppers will ever turn the color shown on the plant tag. If the mature color of the pepper variety you planted is red, orange, yellow, or purple, be patient. Fruit often takes a while to change from green to its final color, but the flavor will be worth the wait!",
"Use pruning shears or a sharp knife to cut peppers from the plants, leaving a short stub of stem attached. Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches to break off. Rinse harvested peppers with water, pat them dry, and then store them in your refrigerator. Too many fruits to eat fresh? Extras can be dried, frozen, or pickled.",
"When temperatures begin to fall toward frost, many pepper plants are still producing fruit. It’s not uncommon for them to still hold numerous green fruits when the first freeze kills the plants. When you know a frost is in the forecast, harvest all of the peppers. The largers ones will be good for eating, but very immature peppers often taste bitter. It is better to compost them than to serve them for dinner.",
"Harvested peppers that have just begun to change color will often continue to ripen when kept in a warm room indoors for up to 3 days. If they haven’t yet begun to change color, but are full size (or nearly so), you can eat them green. In any case, signs of softening or shriveling, and promptly refrigerate those fruits. Then, be sure to use them first.",
"Capsaicin, the oily compound that produces the heat in a hot pepper, is primarily concentrated in the veins, ribs, and seeds. Sensitivity to it varies. Use caution until you know how you’ll react. If pepper juice gets in your eyes or nose, flush immediately with cold water. When the fire is in your mouth, drink milk or eat yogurt to counteract the burn. Burning hands means that capsaicin has penetrated skin or lodged under fingernails. Dipping hands into a 5-to-1 solution of water and bleach turns capsaicin into a salt that you can rinse away. Wash hands well after that with plenty of soap, rinse, dry, and apply moisturizer.",
"Do not re-use wash cloths or towels that may have capsaicin on them; launder them to avoid spreading the chemical. After working with hot peppers, wash cutting surfaces, prep tools, and knives carefully before using them to prepare other food.",
"Get gardening info on the go with our free app, HOMEGROWN with Bonnie Plants. Find out more, or download it now for iPhone or Android.",
"Capsaicin is the oil in peppers responsible for their heat. It is mostly found in pepper seeds and the membranes that hold the seeds. Heat is expressed Scoville units; the higher the number, the hotter the pepper. The hottest pepper we carry is Habanero, which has a rating of at least 300,000. Compare that to a Jalapeno, which has a rating of about 5,000.",
"Our most popular stuffer is “The Big Early,” which is absolutely huge at 8 by 4 1/2 inches. For chile rellenos, the “New Mexico Big Jim” is a good choice. This 8-inch-long pepper has a wonderful flavor and mild heat. For poppers try one of the bigger jalapenos such as “Mammoth.”",
"I just purchased a young bell pepper plant and it has flowers on it. Should I pull the flowers off in order to get larger bell peppers?",
"Pinching blooms may help a little by redirecting growth to make branches instead of fruit. However, the tiny buds are often right at the growing tips, so be careful. A pair of tweezers will help. If you plant in fertile soil and plants are watered and fed properly, your plants will produce satisfactorily regardless.",
"Tall plants are okay. Staking will help. Make sure to gently untangle a few roots if you’re just planting and the root ball is thickly matted.",
"Yes. Normally they do not cross (and cannot within a single season), and you won’t have to worry about your sweet peppers turning hot. The plant tags will give a recommended spacing, but generally plant 18 to 24 inches apart.",
"You can plant peppers in containers. Each pot should be at least a 5-gallon size, which is about twice the size of a standard mop bucket. A standard clay pot with a 16- to 18-inch diameter is a good choice.",
"Plant peppers at the same depth that they are growing in the container. Read our instructions on how to handle peat pots if your pepper plants are growing in these. Also see our step-by-step pepper planting instructions.",
"If you did not work in a timed-release or organic fertilizer at planting, you can fertilize now. Sprinkle a timed-release or organic fertilizer around the plant. Pull back the mulch, sprinkle the fertilizer on the ground, replace the mulch, and water. Or use Bonnie Herb & Vegetable Plant Food every week or two.",
"Water enough so that the soil feels slightly moist when you poke your finger into the soil one inch deep. How often depends on how quickly the soil dries. Sandy soil drains faster than clay or well-amended garden soil. And it depends on rain, of course. Just be sure that the plants get enough water so that they are never drought-stressed, but avoid over watering, which leads to root problems. The answer will come from within your garden.",
"You could also be losing blooms because of hot weather. Bell peppers will stop producing and even drop blooms when the weather is hot, in the 90s, but healthy plants will produce vigorously once the nights cool down in late summer. Keep your plants healthy and be patient.",
"It is important to use the estimated days to maturity and to judge by desired color. Red, green, and yellow bells will start out green but turn color as they mature. Do not pull peppers from the plant. Use hand shears to avoid inflicting damage. When harvesting hot peppers, use gloves to protect hands from capsaicin oil and a possible resulting burn."
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They grow well in raised beds, containers, and in-ground gardens.\n * Plant them 18 to 24 inches apart in a sunny, well-drained spot. Pepper plants need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.\n * Mix compost or other organic matter into the soil when planting.\n * Water immediately after planting, then regularly throughout the season. Aim for a total of 1-2 inches per week (more when it’s hotter).\n * Feed plants regularly with either a continuous-release fertilizer or liquid plant food.\n * Spread mulch (such as chopped leaves or straw) around the plants to help keep the soil cool and moist.\n * Support each pepper plant with a stake or small tomato cage, to help bear the weight of the fruit once it begins to produce.\n * Harvest peppers with shears or a knife, then store in the fridge. Be sure to pick all peppers before the first fall frost comes.\n\n(Read on for more information about and tips for growing peppers.)\n\nFrom sweet, crisp peppers in rainbow shades to habañeros hot enough to bring\ntears to your eyes, all peppers share a preference for a long, warm growing\nseason. Set out plants a week or two after your last frost, when the weather\nis settled and warm. While cool weather reigns, keep seedlings indoors at\nnight, and move them to a protected sunny spot outdoors during the day.\n\nBy growing an assortment of varieties of peppers, you can have mild, meaty\npeppers for salads or stir-fries, slightly spicy peppers for fresh salsas, and\nhot peppers for bold jolts of flavor. Under hot summer conditions, varieties\nthat bear huge fruits may shed their blossoms, but small, thin-walled peppers\noften keep going strong. Small-fruited peppers also ripen faster, which is\nimportant in cool climates where summers are short. Get help picking which\npeppers to grow with our Pepper Chooser.\n\nAs peppers change from green to yellow, orange, or red, both their vitamin\ncontent and flavor improve dramatically. People who think they don’t like\npeppers often change their minds once they have tasted fully ripened, garden-\ngrown peppers. For many hot peppers, the ripest fruits (the ones that have\nturned red) pack the most heat.\n\n## Soil, Planting, and Care\n\nSmall wire tomato cages make good supports for large bell pepper plants.\n\nGrowing peppers is easy in any sunny, well-drained spot, and they are good\ncandidates for roomy containers, too. Peppers have a naturally upright growth\nhabit, so they often benefit from staking, which keeps brittle branches from\nbreaking when they become heavy with fruit. Colorful peppers also make great\nadditions to beds planted with flowers and other edible ornamentals, where\nthey can easily serve as specimen plants. In beds or rows, the best spacing\nfor most pepper plants is 18 to 24 inches apart (check the tag for\nexceptions). Peppers grow best in a soil with a pH between 6.2 and 7.0,\nalthough they can tolerate slightly alkaline conditions near 7.5. For in-\nground gardens, mix a 3- to 5-inch layer of compost into each planting hole. A\ngenerous amount of organic matter helps the soil retain moisture, and moist\nsoil is crucial for good pepper production.\n\nPlanting in a container or raised bed requires different, lighter soil. When\nplanting in pots, fill them with a fluffy, premium quality potting mix like\nMiracle-Gro® Moisture Control® Potting Mix, which helps protect plants from\nunder- and over-watering. In raised beds, try Miracle-Gro® Raised Bed Soil,\nwhich provides excellent drainage and an ideal environment for root growth.\nWherever you plant, be sure to put a few inches of mulch down around each\npepper plant to help keep the soil cool and moist.\n\nFor bigger harvests, it’s helpful to feed plants with a continuous-release\nfertilizer like Miracle-Gro® Shake ‘n Feed® Tomato, Fruit & Vegetable Plant\nFood both at planting and regularly throughout the growing season (see label\ndirections for timing). Simply pull back the mulch, scatter fertilizer around\nthe base of each plant, and replace the mulch before watering well. Or, use a\nliquid fertilizer like Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed® Tomato, Fruits & Vegetables\nPlant Food both at planting and every week or two afterward to keep plants\nwell fed.\n\nGardeners in hot climates may need to be patient with big bells and sweet\nroasting peppers, which often wait until nights become longer and cooler in\nlate summer to load up with fruit. The wait will go by faster if you have less\nflashy (yet phenomenally productive) banana peppers to combine with tomatoes\nand basil in cool summer salads while bigger varieties slowly load up with\nfruits.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\nBell peppers may stop producing in hot weather and resume when it cools off.\n\nHappily for pepper-loving gardeners, peppers have few serious pest problems.\nWhat’s more, most common pepper diseases can be prevented by growing resistant\nvarieties. Be on the lookout, though: Plants that look frail and stringy may\nbe infected with viruses, which are spread by aphids and other small insects.\nChronically thirsty peppers may be troubled by root-knot nematodes.\n\nOne other potential problem is a late cold spell in spring; be sure to cover\nplants if a frost is predicted in your area. (Find out your last frost date\nhere.)\n\nOne last note about color: Many new gardeners begin to wonder at some point if\ntheir peppers will ever turn the color shown on the plant tag. If the mature\ncolor of the pepper variety you planted is red, orange, yellow, or purple, be\npatient. Fruit often takes a while to change from green to its final color,\nbut the flavor will be worth the wait!\n\n## Harvest and Storage\n\nPeppers start out green and change color as they ripen.\n\nUse pruning shears or a sharp knife to cut peppers from the plants, leaving a\nshort stub of stem attached. Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches\nto break off. Rinse harvested peppers with water, pat them dry, and then store\nthem in your refrigerator. Too many fruits to eat fresh? Extras can be dried,\nfrozen, or pickled.\n\nWhen temperatures begin to fall toward frost, many pepper plants are still\nproducing fruit. It’s not uncommon for them to still hold numerous green\nfruits when the first freeze kills the plants. When you know a frost is in the\nforecast, harvest all of the peppers. The largers ones will be good for\neating, but very immature peppers often taste bitter. It is better to compost\nthem than to serve them for dinner.\n\nHarvested peppers that have just begun to change color will often continue to\nripen when kept in a warm room indoors for up to 3 days. If they haven’t yet\nbegun to change color, but are full size (or nearly so), you can eat them\ngreen. In any case, signs of softening or shriveling, and promptly refrigerate\nthose fruits. Then, be sure to use them first.\n\nBe especially careful when handling hot peppers that have turned red, as they\ntend to be the hottest.\n\n## Handling Hot Peppers\n\nCapsaicin, the oily compound that produces the heat in a hot pepper, is\nprimarily concentrated in the veins, ribs, and seeds. Sensitivity to it\nvaries. Use caution until you know how you’ll react. If pepper juice gets in\nyour eyes or nose, flush immediately with cold water. When the fire is in your\nmouth, drink milk or eat yogurt to counteract the burn. Burning hands means\nthat capsaicin has penetrated skin or lodged under fingernails. Dipping hands\ninto a 5-to-1 solution of water and bleach turns capsaicin into a salt that\nyou can rinse away. Wash hands well after that with plenty of soap, rinse,\ndry, and apply moisturizer.\n\nDo not re-use wash cloths or towels that may have capsaicin on them; launder\nthem to avoid spreading the chemical. After working with hot peppers, wash\ncutting surfaces, prep tools, and knives carefully before using them to\nprepare other food.\n\nGet gardening info on the go with our free app, HOMEGROWN with Bonnie Plants.\nFind out more, or download it now for iPhone or Android.\n\n## FAQs\n\nWhat makes a chili pepper hot?\n\nCapsaicin is the oil in peppers responsible for their heat. It is mostly found\nin pepper seeds and the membranes that hold the seeds. Heat is expressed\nScoville units; the higher the number, the hotter the pepper. The hottest\npepper we carry is Habanero, which has a rating of at least 300,000. Compare\nthat to a Jalapeno, which has a rating of about 5,000.\n\nWhich peppers are best to stuff?\n\nOur most popular stuffer is “The Big Early,” which is absolutely huge at 8 by\n4 1/2 inches. For chile rellenos, the “New Mexico Big Jim” is a good choice.\nThis 8-inch-long pepper has a wonderful flavor and mild heat. For poppers try\none of the bigger jalapenos such as “Mammoth.”\n\nI just purchased a young bell pepper plant and it has flowers on it. Should I\npull the flowers off in order to get larger bell peppers?\n\nPinching blooms may help a little by redirecting growth to make branches\ninstead of fruit. However, the tiny buds are often right at the growing tips,\nso be careful. A pair of tweezers will help. If you plant in fertile soil and\nplants are watered and fed properly, your plants will produce satisfactorily\nregardless.\n\nAre tall, leggy pepper plants okay? Should I stake them to prevent breakage\nfrom the wind?\n\nTall plants are okay. Staking will help. Make sure to gently untangle a few\nroots if you’re just planting and the root ball is thickly matted.\n\nIs it okay to plant hot peppers next to sweet peppers?\n\nYes. Normally they do not cross (and cannot within a single season), and you\nwon’t have to worry about your sweet peppers turning hot. The plant tags will\ngive a recommended spacing, but generally plant 18 to 24 inches apart.\n\nCan I plant peppers in containers?\n\nYou can plant peppers in containers. Each pot should be at least a 5-gallon\nsize, which is about twice the size of a standard mop bucket. A standard clay\npot with a 16- to 18-inch diameter is a good choice.\n\nHow deep do I plant pepper plants in the ground?\n\nPlant peppers at the same depth that they are growing in the container. Read\nour instructions on how to handle peat pots if your pepper plants are growing\nin these. Also see our step-by-step pepper planting instructions.\n\nHow often do I fertilize my bell pepper plants?\n\nIf you did not work in a timed-release or organic fertilizer at planting, you\ncan fertilize now. Sprinkle a timed-release or organic fertilizer around the\nplant. Pull back the mulch, sprinkle the fertilizer on the ground, replace the\nmulch, and water. Or use Bonnie Herb & Vegetable Plant Food every week or two.\n\nHow often should I water my bell pepper plants?\n\nWater enough so that the soil feels slightly moist when you poke your finger\ninto the soil one inch deep. How often depends on how quickly the soil dries.\nSandy soil drains faster than clay or well-amended garden soil. And it depends\non rain, of course. Just be sure that the plants get enough water so that they\nare never drought-stressed, but avoid over watering, which leads to root\nproblems. The answer will come from within your garden.\n\nWhy is my plant losing blooms?\n\nYou could also be losing blooms because of hot weather. Bell peppers will stop\nproducing and even drop blooms when the weather is hot, in the 90s, but\nhealthy plants will produce vigorously once the nights cool down in late\nsummer. Keep your plants healthy and be patient.\n\nHow do I know when to pick my peppers?\n\nIt is important to use the estimated days to maturity and to judge by desired\ncolor. Red, green, and yellow bells will start out green but turn color as\nthey mature. Do not pull peppers from the plant. Use hand shears to avoid\ninflicting damage. When harvesting hot peppers, use gloves to protect hands\nfrom capsaicin oil and a possible resulting burn.\n\n### Related\n\n#### Grow Your Best Garden Ever!\n\nGet help from the Homegrown app. (It’s free!)\n\n© Bonnie Plants, Our Roots Run Deep Since 1918. Terms and Conditions | Privacy\nPolicy\n\nPlease wait while you are redirected to the right page...\n\n"
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"If your town isn’t listed in the chart below, try our free Frost Calculator to get first/last frost dates by climate station and zip code. (If you’re a farmer or gardener, get planting dates based on first frost dates.)",
"Dates given are normal averages for a light freeze or frost (32°F); local weather and topography may cause considerable variations. The possibility of frost occurring after the spring dates and before the fall dates is 50 percent. The classification of freezing temperatures is usually based on their effect on plants, with the following commonly accepted categories:",
"| Last Spring Frost Dates| First Fall Frost Dates ---|---|---|---|--- Juneau| AK| 148| May 8| Oct. 4 Mobile| AL| 274| Feb. 28| Nov. 29 Pine Bluff| AR| 240| Mar. 16| Nov. 12 Phoenix| AZ| *| *| * Tucson| AZ| 333| Jan. 19| Dec. 18 Eureka| CA| 323| Jan. 27| Dec. 16 Sacramento| CA| 297| Feb. 10| Dec. 4 San Francisco| CA| *| *| * Denver| CO| 156| Apr. 30| Oct. 4 Hartford| CT| 165| Apr. 26| Oct. 9 Wilmington| DE| 202| Apr. 10| Oct. 30 Miami| FL| *| *| * Tallahassee| FL| 239| Mar. 22| Nov. 17 Athens| GA| 227| Mar. 24| Nov. 7 Savannah| GA| 268| Mar. 1| Nov. 25 Atlantic| IA| 148| May 2| Sept. 28 Cedar Rapids| IA| 163| Apr. 25| Oct. 6 Boise| ID| 148| May 10| Oct. 6 Chicago| IL| 186| Apr. 20| Oct. 24 Springfield| IL| 182| Apr. 13| Oct. 13 Indianapolis| IN| 181| Apr. 17| Oct. 16 South Bend| IN| 175| Apr. 26| Oct. 19 Topeka| KS| 174| Apr. 19| Oct. 11 Lexington| KY| 192| Apr. 15| Oct. 25 Monroe| LA| 256| Mar. 3| Nov. 15 New Orleans| LA| 302| Feb. 12| Dec. 11 Worcester| MA| 170| Apr. 26| Oct. 14 Baltimore| MD| 200| Apr. 11| Oct. 29 Portland| ME| 156| May 2| Oct. 6 Lansing| MI| 145| May 10| Oct. 3 Marquette| MI| 154| May 11| Oct. 13 Duluth| MN| 124| May 21| Sept. 23 Willmar| MN| 153| Apr. 30| Oct. 1 Jefferson City| MO| 187| Apr. 13| Oct. 18 Columbia| MS| 247| Mar. 13| Nov. 16 Vicksburg| MS| 240| Mar. 20| Nov. 16 Fort Peck| MT| 140| May 8| Sept. 26 Helena| MT| 121| May 19| Sept. 18 Fayetteville| NC| 221| Mar. 28| Nov. 5 Bismarck| ND| 129| May 14| Sept. 21 Blair| NE| 167| Apr. 25| Oct. 10 North Platte| NE| 137| May 9| Sept. 24 Concord| NH| 123| May 20| Sept. 21 Newark| NJ| 217| Apr. 3| Nov. 7 Carlsbad| NM| 215| Mar. 31| Nov. 2 Los Alamos| NM| 149| May 11| Oct. 8 Las Vegas| NV| 283| Feb. 16| Nov. 27 Albany| NY| 153| May 2| Oct. 3 Syracuse| NY| 167| Apr. 28| Oct. 13 Akron| OH| 192| Apr. 18| Oct. 28 Cincinnati| OH| 192| Apr. 13| Oct. 23 Lawton| OK| 222| Mar. 29| Nov. 7 Tulsa| OK| 224| Mar. 27| Nov. 7 Pendleton| OR| 187| Apr. 13| Oct. 18 Portland| OR| 236| Mar. 23| Nov. 15 Franklin| PA| 163| May 6| Oct. 17 Williamsport| PA| 167| Apr. 30| Oct. 15 Kingston| RI| 147| May 8| Oct. 3 Charleston| SC| 260| Mar. 9| Nov. 25 Columbia| SC| 213| Apr. 1| Nov. 1 Rapid City| SD| 140| May 9| Sept. 27 Memphis| TN| 235| Mar. 22| Nov. 13 Nashville| TN| 204| Apr. 6| Oct. 28 Amarillo| TX| 184| Apr. 18| Oct. 20 Denton| TX| 242| Mar. 18| Nov. 16 San Antonio| TX| 270| Feb. 28| Nov. 25 Cedar City| UT| 132| May 21| Oct. 1 Spanish Fork| UT| 167| May 1| Oct. 16 Norfolk| VA| 247| Mar. 20| Nov. 23 Richmond| VA| 206| Apr. 6| Oct. 30 Burlington| VT| 147| May 8| Oct. 3 Seattle| WA| 251| Mar. 10| Nov. 17 Spokane| WA| 153| May 2| Oct. 3 Green Bay| WI| 150| May 6| Oct. 4 Sparta| WI| 133| May 13| Sept. 24 Parkersburg| WV| 183| Apr. 21| Oct. 22 Casper| WY| 119| May 22| Sept. 19",
"I am having a rather difficult time finding a source for the \"earliest\" last frost for various locations. Any thoughts on where I could find such information?",
"Although perhaps not quite what you are looking for, here is frost data for different states, at 10-, 50-, and 90-percent probabilities. Click on the “Text” icon in description for details as to how this is determined: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi- bin/climatenormals/climatenormals.pl?direc...=CLIM2001&subrnum= (Select link saying “Frost/Freeze Data 1971-2000”) https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climatenormals/clim20supp1/states/AL.pdf Hope this helps!",
"i think grandpa used to say set fence posts by dark of moon is that right? im old hillbilly trying to get back to basics from around cincinnati oh",
"Grandpa might have said that because fenceposts were made from sturdy saplings/small trees. During the dark of the moon, because of the moon's effect on tidal waters -and consequently fluids and so forth in people and plants-, plants are less likely to root. Alternately, the best time to take cuttings is during the full moon. If I am wrong, I am sure someone will let us know.",
"Would be nice is this table noted the year it was compiled for? I'm guessing by the meta tags that it's for 2015 but the meta tags are clearly generated by Drupal, so that me be a Global value.",
"It’s not based on a single year but the location’s average over 30 years. The latest report covers the 1981 to 2010 Climate Normals, which were released in 2011.",
"I live in San Antonio, TX 78245. Want to plant Banana Shrubs(Michelia figo) After talking with several nurseries, they're saying they won't grow in this soil. Checking online and they're saying it will grow in Zone 8 & 9. Please help clarify as I'm so confused. I don't mind leaving them in pots if I have to...I grew up with them in LA and want my grandkids to enjoy them now.",
"Michelia figo grows in USDA hardiness zones: 7B through 10. San Antonio is zone 8b so you can plant year-round. Here's a reference guide: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/datab...",
"Im new to gardening and I live in Montreal Canada. Which region I fall into and which is the best time to transplant seedlings in our area?",
"Up at the top of the list is a link for Canadian cities. Montreal Canada is on the list for a date in May.",
"I live in Dayton Ohio, and I have 3 bushes & one tree I need to plant (low- grow Sumac & a Black Gum tree). We're expecting our first frost tonite, is it ok to still plant bushes or trees when frost is expected that night?",
"You can plant your bushes and trees now. Earlier in the fall is better for planting but as long as the soil is soft and workable it's OK to plant. Make sure to water well so that the roots have a chance to get established before the ground freezes.",
"Can you please tell me what the first frost day in the fall and the last frost day in spring is for Astoria, Oregon? Thank you so much!",
"Unfortunately at the moment, because of the government shutdown, the NCDC (National Climatic Data Center) Web site, with weather records, is not accessible for you to find the official information. However, we've found some non-government sources that might help.",
"The dates will depend on what temperature data you are using (32 degrees, 36 degrees), and what percentile of occurrences (10, 50, 90 percent, etc.). We use 32 degrees and 50 percent. From what we're finding from non-government sources, the last expected spring frost for Astoria can average around April 8 or 9 (for other temps/percentages, it can be as early as mid-March, more mid- April, or April 30 or May 1), and the first expected fall frost around November 7 to 9 (for other temps/percentages, it can be as early as October 14 or thereabouts, or into early December).",
"We are about to travel for a few weeks and I want to know the first frost date for Wilmington, N.C. Fayetteville is listed, but it is actually in another zone--inland rather than coastal. Can we get a closer estimate? Thank you!",
"The dates will depend on what temperature data you are using (32 degrees, 36 degrees), and what percentile of occurrences (10, 50, 90 percent, etc.). We use 32 degrees and 50 percent. In this case, according to NOAA, the first expected frost date in Wilmington, North Carolina, would be about November 14 to 16.",
"I want to grow an apple tree from seeds. I have tried on numerous occasions to soak seeds from a granny smith I bought in the store however I cannot seem to get the seeds to sprout. Does anyone thoughts, ideas or tips that could help me out? I live in an apartment building so I have to start it indoors...if possible!",
"To be upfront, it is very challenging to grow apples from seeds and what you'll get probably won't be true to its parent nor a strong tree. Today, most trees are grown from grafting (nurseries attach part of one tree to another recommended for growing fruit). If you do wish to try it, just know that 1 in 10 may take, at best, so it's a lot of experimenting! After you save your apple seeds, dry them, put them in the refrigerator for a few months as apple seeds must be chilled, and then sow outdoors in the spring (April) in a warm place. This will work better than trying to grow indoors in a pot. See more: http://pss.uvm.edu/homefruit/h...",
"take tea leaves out after drinking tea (six bags) and put seeds under that in a pot. I have grown over 15 plants and 8 are living and 6 ft tall, they will have unknown qulaity but apple is apple to me and wildlife careless if grany or mackintosh or gold type. Works for most seeds and hard to grow seeds like papers. Lots of paper plants I got too. Share with others too.",
"The Mississippi cooperative extension advises sowing seeds Aug. 5 - Aug. 20, though you should be able to sow through the fall as long as the soil stays warm. Most take varieties about 45 to 50 days to mature.",
"Hi all, I'm starting an urban farm here in New York City, I checked with the USDA and we're in a 7b growing zone, what should I plant in the next few weeks? Im also building hoop houses with compost inside come October.",
"At this time of year, you are past summer so you'll want to consider sowing your cool-weather crops for fall. For zone 7, you can start planting beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, cucumbers, kale, turnips... Starting September 1, you can plant lettuce, onions, spinach, and radish. We hope this helps. We would suggest you contact your local cooperative extension office for more local advice.",
"Chris, You may also find it helpful to try our online Garden Planner. It will show you which crops fit your area and you can design the entire garden! The trial is \"free\" for 30 days. Check it out here: http://gardenplanner.almanac.com/",
"I have little red berries in various places in my yard, sunny and shady spots as well. Look like wild strawberries. Is there any nutritional value in these? Or are they not edible? Thank you for all your excellent advice!",
"If the fruit looks like a strawberry, it could be a wild strawberry (which tastes sweet and delicious) or it could be a mock (or false or Indian) strawberry which don't taste good (though they're edible). The mock strawberry is generally classified as an invasive weed. Since we can't ID it without a photo, you could take it to a garden center to confirm. Wild strawberries are extremely nutritious and have about 10 times the vitamin C of a mock strawberry. You may find this reference helpful: http://www.sierrapotomac.org/W_Needham/IndianStrawberry_080617.htm",
"I live in San Francisco, Ca. While it does not frost here every year, frost does occur. I'm trying to find out the first and last frost dates, but most sites don't have anything about San Francisco. The closest city I found was Sacramento, Ca, which is inland and has a different weather system. Thanks you!",
"One unofficial source lists as last expected spring frost 1/24, first expected fall frost 12/8. To be sure, however, we'd suggest contacting your nearest branch of the National Weather Service. You might try:",
"I had a friend who just died at 101 years old. He once told me that when he was a little boy, his grandfather told him of a frost that killed the corn in July. The Georgia county we live in is Grady- on the Florida border. I wonder if there are records from way back that would document his story.",
"Well, I must say my eyebrows went up hearing this story. We are in Missouri and we grew up hearing the old timers talk about the year it snowed here in July and frosted down south. We've tried to find records of it thinking surely not, but cant find records for back then. Hearing someone else mention it just made a believer out of me though. :)",
"i think what you are talking about was in 1816 and was known as poverty year. solar flares, the end of a mini ice age, and the volcanic eruption of tombora in Indonesia are just a few of the many believed items that contributed to the bizarre weather. hope this helps so you can find some more information on it.",
"I have read that the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 caused a change in weather patterns worldwide, causing The Year Without a Summer in the US a few years later. Would this fit your friend's story?",
"i have planted four plum trees in my yard. they were really green and ready to go when i got them. now 3 of the 4 trees are dying and losing all it's leaves. i also have planted cherry trees amongst them and they are ok?",
"Fruit trees need a lot of care—a lot more, it seems, than anyone ever tells you. You have not provided the variety name, so we can not be certain, but our sources suggest that your trees could have brown rot, a fungus that overwinters in dried fruit remaining on a tree. You could spray with Benomyl or Captan and pick off any remaining/existing fruit. Next spring, before leaf out, spray the trees with line-sulfur to sanitize it. Check with your local nursery or agricultural extension service for details. For that matter, you might check with the source of your trees for advice, too. Then, again, it could be root rot... Or it cold be a weevil called the Plum Curculio. One source highly recommends Bonide Fruit Tree Spray, which contains captan mentioned above, among other things. Consult local sources above for other treatment.",
"As for your cherry trees, again, without variety names, we can not provide specific comments. However, we can say that like many other fruit trees, these require a fair amount of maintenance (usually spraying before or after leaves appear). Consult your local nursery or agricultural extension service for specifics.",
"Question about Denver, CO entry: Does not April 30th sound too early for last frost date in Denver, CO? I thought it was fairly safe for most plantings after the third week of May? Cucumbers and such even a bit later? Thanks!",
"Our data comes from NOAA. There is still a 50 percent chance that you'll have a frost after the April 30 date. There is a 10 percent chance for frost after May 13th. See website at http://cdo.ncdc.noaa.gov/clima...",
"hi Almanac, your website and info. are phenomenal, can somebody please let me know if it's okay to plant the different roses i bought pre-packaged from Dept. store, we live in the Toms River, N.J. area and i want to plant them before March 20th, it's the 14th of March and the packages say to plant them once you buy them, i've kept them inside for about a week and they have been budding amazing thus far having them inside, please help, thank you in advance.",
"Zi, Go to our Roses page for tips on how to plant and grow roses: http://www.almanac.com/plant/r... Plant rose shrubs just after your last frost in the spring. Make sure you plant in a place that gets at least 6 hours of sun. Amend the soil with compost to add nutrients and mulch with compost to retain moisture and keep down the weeks. Water deeply every week. Add organic fertilizer when the roses leaf out in the the spring, then every 6 weeks all spring and summer until you are 6 weeks away from your first fall frost. See our Roses page for more details.",
"I have two places in mind for my mini vegetable garden. I live on a military base so i cant use my yard. There is a designated area on the east side of my house for flowers amd plants, and a long patch on the west side of my house but at this time of year, the tall fence facing south is shading that patch. I like my fenced off area in case of critters but the lack of sunlight means ill have to wait to plant right? Or should i just use the east side patch? This is my first garden...ever. everything i touch dies and i dont want to leave any questions unanswered before i get started. Please help.",
"You can plant some veggies in the west side garden. Try spinach, lettuce, broccoli and maybe some below ground crops like carrots and onions. Plant sun loving tomatoes, peppers and flowers in the east side patch. Good luck!",
"We're a bunch of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your website provided us with helpful information to work on. You have done a formidable activity and our entire group will likely be grateful to you.",
"This chart is essentially useless to over half the state of Arizona. It only has two cities, both of which are in the bottom half of the state that does not include any towns in the north of the state, which have DRASTICALLY different climates. Very sad.",
"I bemoan the same thing for the state of Utah. There are no dates for the largest city in Utah - Salt Lake, let alone cities to the north like Ogden, Brigham, Logan, ....etc.",
"I lived in Ca 2 year ago before moving to Ut. The Almanac asl is devoid of the dates for most California cities.",
"I have lived in central Maryland most of my life. First light frost can occur anytime between September. 25 and as late as the second week of November, . Microclimate plays a tools here, there are a lot of October nights where temperatures drop into the 30's under clear skies and light winds. Low lying areas often frost before areas on high ground. Laurel and Fort Meade are often colder than Mount Airy.",
"I live in Eastern Panhandle of WV, just got a fig tree and put it in planter on porch, has some small figs on it. Just wondering if I can put it in garage for the winter and will the figs produce this year ?? I now leave it in the sun as much as I can.",
"The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6. Figs are hardy from 8 to 11, or sometimes 6 or 7, depending on cultivar. So yes, once your fig tree loses its leaves in fall and goes dormant, before temperatures dip below 40 degrees F, move the tree into an unheated garage or cellar, in a dry spot. It will not need light during dormancy. Water the plant sparingly over winter, about every 3 to 4 weeks. Move the plant back outdoors once temperatures consistently are above 40 F in spring.",
"Fig trees may not produce edible, mature fruit until they are about 3 to 5 years old. It sounds like your tree does have the baby fruit starting, but these may not mature in time this season, since the fig needs to stay on the tree to ripen. If the fruit is larger than pea size, remove them before moving the plant indoors for winter, to help the plant conserve energy. Keep any fruit that is pea-size or smaller; if properly protected, these may survive the winter and grow to maturity the next year.",
"I'm thinking of planting hollyhocks from seed in Tacoma, WA. It is now mid- October and most sites I visited said plant them in fall about two months before the first frost. How exact should I be? First frost here is Nov. 10 - 20. Am I safe planting them now or should I wait another year?",
"HELP, NEED ANSWER ASAP PLEEEEEEEEZ. We are expecting the tempertures to drop in tomatoes that are not yet red/ripe. Should we pick them before the weekend?, should we cover them",
"If you think that the weather will warm up again after this first cold spell cover your plants. Tomatoes need lots of warm sunshine to ripen so you may be running out of time. If you decide to pick the green tomatoes put them in a brown paper bag with an apple and close it up. The ethylene gas from the apple will ripen the tomatoes.",
"Hi, I'm from TN this year I tried a Tropical banana trees near my pool,i'm not sure the type but, I was wondering for winterizing would they survive in an halfway insulated storage shed?? I had planned on digging them up next weekend and keeping them out of the pot's.",
"Remove the banana from the pot and place it in a container with moist sand. Store the plant in the shed if the temp. will not drop below 50 degrees F. Stop watering and fertilizing and let the plant go dormant. You can also remove some of the leaves. If the plant is too tall you can chop it down before storing. It will grow back next spring.",
"Here in Chicago, I just finish weeding my container garden. In between two containers I have a english pea plant growing. The plant already have a few baby pods. If I can uproot the plant without destroying the root, can I transplant? What if I can't dig up all the roots?",
"Leave the pea plant in the ground. They don't like to be transplanted. You may be able to harvest a few pods before the plant dies. Peas are cold hardy. Cover the plant with a towel or sheet if you have a hard frost.",
"Man I love being in the bay area. even a light frost is actually very uncommon. It's growing season all year long here :D",
"It does occur in San Francisco sometimes, maybe because we are not inland where it warmer...? Last year frost killed my Lilies. Now if I could just remember the dates... :(",
"Hi, Margaret, Eliminate all weeds from the bed, digging it over and working in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost, manure or soil mix. Then, dig trenches of about 6 inches wide and 6 to 12 inches deep. Some experts believe shallow trenches of 6 inches are best. See our Asparagus Page for this information and more: http://www.almanac.com/plant/a...",
"my question is for starting a vegtable garden in ossipee nh..do i need to wait for end of may to actually put my seeds or plants in ground??",
"Marie, This data is based on 30-year historical averages and a 50% probability. Many people in NH wait until Memorial Day to be safe from frosts. But every year is different and keep in mind your microclimate. You can click on the link below the chart to see other weather stations for your state and other probabilities.",
"I just won't to know when God is going to tern on the AC. And get rid of thes 100+ days. It's hot in TX and my Hubby is a roofer so it wold be nice just being in the 90's.",
"Thank you for this information I am a gardener and this information will really help me to start my vegetation period as you know \"Little things make a big difference - some you can change your landscaping\". After knowing this data I can now start my work in a appropriate time from my grains. I recently came to know about wholesale flower pots where we can plant flowers and even some light vegetables. I have no experience using this before have anyone of you used this before?",
"We are in a \"90\" year droute down hear in TX. Didn't do one this year wish I was able but not allowed to us h2o out side.",
"so it frosts last nite, temp was 32 when I got up.... my tomatoes look very sad. what are the odds of them surviving this frost? It is supposed to get cold again tonite and I plan on covering them. Do you think they may survive??? It should not frost this late where I live, rural area south of KCMO. Tks Kat",
"Tomatoes are very sensitive to frost; it will kill them. Even cold weather is harmful to their health, although it is not as deadly as frost. When you say that your plants \"look sad\" do you mean that they are limp and floppy or do sections of the leaves look very dark green and mushy like lettuce that's been in the fridge for too long? if that's the case... severe damage has occurred. It's a good idea to cover them with plastic sheeting or individually with inverted clear plastic jugs at night and uncover them during the day until all threat of frost has passed. As for survival...you will know for sure within the next week or two. Also, keep the plants and soil wet as the moisture raises the temp needed for frost to form.",
"Thank you for the information. Now, we can grow our vegetables according to the table given above. I didn't know about much things. I am happy that this blog is providing many informative knowledge. Hope in the coming days also you will provide this kinds of knowledge. :D",
"Thanks. Now I known around when I should start my vegetable garden. P.S. Does anybody know how to keep birds from eating the corn in your garden?",
"This answer depends on the size of your garden. In my garden, I tie 8 inch strips of thick tinfoil to poles and distribute them through out my garden. The wind causes a slight sound and the sun glinting off the tinfoil simulates movement, and this seems to keep the birds away from my plants. This would not be practical for large gardens.",
"A 12 ga. shotgun, lol. No, seriously you can put out a plastic owl but you might have to move it every couple of days because the birds might get used to it. A garden near a dog pen might help as well.",
"Hi--if you see the link at the bottom, you can find your frost date by state. Then pick closest weather station. If you live near Baton Rouge, you can see that that the 50% probability of frost date (32 degrees) is February 26. Of course, this is based on 30 years of history--every year is different!",
"I'd like to know when the first frost is in Glen Burnie, Md cause we still have stink bugs around. When will it come so the frost will kill them outside? Hate those Stink Bugs.",
"Not sure about stinkbugs, but if you're looking for more frost dates, just click on the link below the chart, then find your state, then find your nearest weather station. For example, if you live near Beltsville, MD, then it says that your area hits 32 degrees (frost) in the fall around Oct 22 (50% probability). Of course, that's based on a 30-year historical average. Every year is different!",
"Sorry to tell you, but the stinkbugs can survive freezing, snow and ice. We have the nasty things in Virginia and have been fighting them all winter - IN the house. Finally figured out that they must be over wintering in our wood pile because every time DH brings in a load of firewood, there are more bugs in the house. Do a Google search on them. You will find photos of the bugs and their eggs. We saw eggs in the garden last year but didn't know what they were. Now we do and will be carefully inspecting leaves for signs and destroying them when found.",
"Hi Spinner, You can kill most bugs with boric acid powder. It won't hurt pets and it dissicates the bugs. You can buy it at most drug stores. Spread it at the place where you usually see the bugs and they will die. When other bugs eat the carcass, they will die too. If the powder does not get wet, it will last up to a year. Boric Acid is in a lot of bug powders sold commercially. You can find those very cheap at any Dollar Store. God Bless, Dee",
"Just a helpful hint about using wood for heat. Don't know if you are burning it in the fireplace or woodstove, but after heating with wood for over 40 years, I've learned (the hard way) that all sorts of nasty \"creepy-crawlies\" can hitch a ride under the bark (and inside the wood itself) and then infest your house. So, we keep our wood outside on a steel wood rack, right outside the door to the Family Room, and when it's time to load the stove, we open the door to the stove, and take the wood one (or two, if small) at a time and put them directly into the fire, don't set them down on the hearth or the floor, even for just a few minutes, because those critters can really scoot out and get into the tiniest of cracks and crevices (or carpet). It doesn't matter how cold it is outside, they seem to over-winter through it all.",
"Still too cold to plant tomatoes ?? The man at the nursery said it was ok, but I don't want to take a chance.",
"Hi Shirley, tomato planting time depends on your hardiness zone, you need to be sure all danger of frost has passed before setting out tomato plants. You can see a list of frost dates here: http://www.almanac.com/content/frost- chart-united-states and advice for planting and harvesting tomatoes here: http://www.almanac.com/plant/tomatoes Good luck!",
"When planting tomatoe & pepper plants & to follow planting by the moon. Can I still go by the above ground bearing, moon waxing method still?",
"Wow, the first frost has appeared early this year! Hebron, Maryland... October 19, 2009. I should have went with my gut instinct and moved my canister gardens and delicate plants into the garage! You can bet I did last night, the frost was even thicker this morning when I woke up. Let's see what tomorrow morning brings.",
"Kimberly, So glad you keep an eye on the frost. Our frost data is based on NOAA's historical averages and 50% probability so you still want to use your instincts, as you call 'em!",
"It's nice to know the staff at Old Farmers Almanac are honest. My grandfather used the Almanac for everything from planting to fishing. I can remember him saying, \"we live good tomorrow by not forgetting yesterday.\". He would hold up his Almanac up and tell all us kids that it was his memory book, but sometimes his memory was a bit faded. Thanks for being honest and making me think of my grandpa."
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The classification of freezing temperatures is usually based on their\neffect on plants, with the following commonly accepted categories:\n\n### Light freeze:\n\n29°F to 32°F—tender plants killed, with little destructive effect on other\nvegetation.\n\n### Moderate freeze:\n\n25°F to 28°F—widely destructive effect on most vegetation, with heavy damage\nto fruit blossoms and tender and semi-hardy plants.\n\n### Severe freeze:\n\n24°F and colder—damage to most plants.\n\n### Frost Dates\n\nBelow are U.S. cities. Or, see Canadian cities.\n\nCity| State|\n\nGrowing Season (Days)\n\n| Last Spring Frost Dates| First Fall Frost Dates \n---|---|---|---|--- \nJuneau| AK| 148| May 8| Oct. 4 \nMobile| AL| 274| Feb. 28| Nov. 29 \nPine Bluff| AR| 240| Mar. 16| Nov. 12 \nPhoenix| AZ| *| *| * \nTucson| AZ| 333| Jan. 19| Dec. 18 \nEureka| CA| 323| Jan. 27| Dec. 16 \nSacramento| CA| 297| Feb. 10| Dec. 4 \nSan Francisco| CA| *| *| * \nDenver| CO| 156| Apr. 30| Oct. 4 \nHartford| CT| 165| Apr. 26| Oct. 9 \nWilmington| DE| 202| Apr. 10| Oct. 30 \nMiami| FL| *| *| * \nTallahassee| FL| 239| Mar. 22| Nov. 17 \nAthens| GA| 227| Mar. 24| Nov. 7 \nSavannah| GA| 268| Mar. 1| Nov. 25 \nAtlantic| IA| 148| May 2| Sept. 28 \nCedar Rapids| IA| 163| Apr. 25| Oct. 6 \nBoise| ID| 148| May 10| Oct. 6 \nChicago| IL| 186| Apr. 20| Oct. 24 \nSpringfield| IL| 182| Apr. 13| Oct. 13 \nIndianapolis| IN| 181| Apr. 17| Oct. 16 \nSouth Bend| IN| 175| Apr. 26| Oct. 19 \nTopeka| KS| 174| Apr. 19| Oct. 11 \nLexington| KY| 192| Apr. 15| Oct. 25 \nMonroe| LA| 256| Mar. 3| Nov. 15 \nNew Orleans| LA| 302| Feb. 12| Dec. 11 \nWorcester| MA| 170| Apr. 26| Oct. 14 \nBaltimore| MD| 200| Apr. 11| Oct. 29 \nPortland| ME| 156| May 2| Oct. 6 \nLansing| MI| 145| May 10| Oct. 3 \nMarquette| MI| 154| May 11| Oct. 13 \nDuluth| MN| 124| May 21| Sept. 23 \nWillmar| MN| 153| Apr. 30| Oct. 1 \nJefferson City| MO| 187| Apr. 13| Oct. 18 \nColumbia| MS| 247| Mar. 13| Nov. 16 \nVicksburg| MS| 240| Mar. 20| Nov. 16 \nFort Peck| MT| 140| May 8| Sept. 26 \nHelena| MT| 121| May 19| Sept. 18 \nFayetteville| NC| 221| Mar. 28| Nov. 5 \nBismarck| ND| 129| May 14| Sept. 21 \nBlair| NE| 167| Apr. 25| Oct. 10 \nNorth Platte| NE| 137| May 9| Sept. 24 \nConcord| NH| 123| May 20| Sept. 21 \nNewark| NJ| 217| Apr. 3| Nov. 7 \nCarlsbad| NM| 215| Mar. 31| Nov. 2 \nLos Alamos| NM| 149| May 11| Oct. 8 \nLas Vegas| NV| 283| Feb. 16| Nov. 27 \nAlbany| NY| 153| May 2| Oct. 3 \nSyracuse| NY| 167| Apr. 28| Oct. 13 \nAkron| OH| 192| Apr. 18| Oct. 28 \nCincinnati| OH| 192| Apr. 13| Oct. 23 \nLawton| OK| 222| Mar. 29| Nov. 7 \nTulsa| OK| 224| Mar. 27| Nov. 7 \nPendleton| OR| 187| Apr. 13| Oct. 18 \nPortland| OR| 236| Mar. 23| Nov. 15 \nFranklin| PA| 163| May 6| Oct. 17 \nWilliamsport| PA| 167| Apr. 30| Oct. 15 \nKingston| RI| 147| May 8| Oct. 3 \nCharleston| SC| 260| Mar. 9| Nov. 25 \nColumbia| SC| 213| Apr. 1| Nov. 1 \nRapid City| SD| 140| May 9| Sept. 27 \nMemphis| TN| 235| Mar. 22| Nov. 13 \nNashville| TN| 204| Apr. 6| Oct. 28 \nAmarillo| TX| 184| Apr. 18| Oct. 20 \nDenton| TX| 242| Mar. 18| Nov. 16 \nSan Antonio| TX| 270| Feb. 28| Nov. 25 \nCedar City| UT| 132| May 21| Oct. 1 \nSpanish Fork| UT| 167| May 1| Oct. 16 \nNorfolk| VA| 247| Mar. 20| Nov. 23 \nRichmond| VA| 206| Apr. 6| Oct. 30 \nBurlington| VT| 147| May 8| Oct. 3 \nSeattle| WA| 251| Mar. 10| Nov. 17 \nSpokane| WA| 153| May 2| Oct. 3 \nGreen Bay| WI| 150| May 6| Oct. 4 \nSparta| WI| 133| May 13| Sept. 24 \nParkersburg| WV| 183| Apr. 21| Oct. 22 \nCasper| WY| 119| May 22| Sept. 19 \n* Frosts do not occur every year. \n--- \n \nFor more locations click here.\n\n## Source:\n\nCourtesy of National Climatic Center\n\n## Related Articles\n\n * Gardening Help\n * Planting a Garden\n * Weather References\n * Frost\n\n## Tags\n\n * frost date\n * first frost\n * last frost\n\n## What do you want to read next?\n\n### Frost Chart for Canada\n\n### Meteor Shower Calendar 2017\n\n### Frost Dates Calculator\n\n### January/February 2014 Best Days to...\n\n### 11 Days of November\n\n### 15 Deadliest Tornadoes in U.S....\n\n### Full Moon for September 2017\n\n### Succession Gardening Chart\n\n### Astronomy Resources: Star Maps,...\n\n### Sky Watch: May 2014\n\n### Full Moon for May 2018\n\n### Catalogues & More on Onions\n\n## Reader Comments\n\n## Leave a Comment\n\n### Looking for a chart of the \"earliest\" last frost for Alabama\n\nSubmitted by Michael LaBelle on March 1, 2017 - 5:21pm\n\nI am having a rather difficult time finding a source for the \"earliest\" last\nfrost for various locations. Any thoughts on where I could find such\ninformation?\n\n### frost data for Alabama\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on March 2, 2017 - 12:15pm\n\nAlthough perhaps not quite what you are looking for, here is frost data for\ndifferent states, at 10-, 50-, and 90-percent probabilities. Click on the\n“Text” icon in description for details as to how this is determined:\nhttps://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-\nbin/climatenormals/climatenormals.pl?direc...=CLIM2001&subrnum= (Select link\nsaying “Frost/Freeze Data 1971-2000”)\nhttps://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climatenormals/clim20supp1/states/AL.pdf Hope this\nhelps!\n\n### i think grandpa used to say\n\nSubmitted by dougluke on November 1, 2016 - 11:19am\n\ni think grandpa used to say set fence posts by dark of moon is that right? im\nold hillbilly trying to get back to basics from around cincinnati oh\n\n### Fence Posts\n\nSubmitted by APaxson on December 31, 2016 - 8:20am\n\nGrandpa might have said that because fenceposts were made from sturdy\nsaplings/small trees. During the dark of the moon, because of the moon's\neffect on tidal waters -and consequently fluids and so forth in people and\nplants-, plants are less likely to root. Alternately, the best time to take\ncuttings is during the full moon. If I am wrong, I am sure someone will let us\nknow.\n\n### Date compiled?\n\nSubmitted by Jim Taylor on January 3, 2016 - 3:34pm\n\nWould be nice is this table noted the year it was compiled for? I'm guessing\nby the meta tags that it's for 2015 but the meta tags are clearly generated by\nDrupal, so that me be a Global value.\n\n### The frost data is from the\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on January 7, 2016 - 2:38pm\n\nThe frost data is from the weather stations aross the U.S., as provided to the\ngovernment’s NCDC.\n\nIt’s not based on a single year but the location’s average over 30 years. The\nlatest report covers the 1981 to 2010 Climate Normals, which were released in\n2011.\n\n### I live in San Antonio, TX\n\nSubmitted by Barbara H. on April 9, 2014 - 2:45pm\n\nI live in San Antonio, TX 78245. Want to plant Banana Shrubs(Michelia figo)\nAfter talking with several nurseries, they're saying they won't grow in this\nsoil. Checking online and they're saying it will grow in Zone 8 & 9\\. Please\nhelp clarify as I'm so confused. I don't mind leaving them in pots if I have\nto...I grew up with them in LA and want my grandkids to enjoy them now.\n\n### Michelia figo grows in USDA\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on April 11, 2014 - 6:36am\n\nMichelia figo grows in USDA hardiness zones: 7B through 10. San Antonio is\nzone 8b so you can plant year-round. Here's a reference guide:\nhttp://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/datab...\n\n### Im new to gardening and I\n\nSubmitted by mei on December 29, 2013 - 12:15pm\n\nIm new to gardening and I live in Montreal Canada. Which region I fall into\nand which is the best time to transplant seedlings in our area?\n\n### Up at the top of the list is\n\nSubmitted by cinema sasquatch on February 8, 2015 - 8:50pm\n\nUp at the top of the list is a link for Canadian cities. Montreal Canada is on\nthe list for a date in May.\n\n### I live in Dayton Ohio, and I\n\nSubmitted by Nancy Sumner on October 23, 2013 - 6:38pm\n\nI live in Dayton Ohio, and I have 3 bushes & one tree I need to plant (low-\ngrow Sumac & a Black Gum tree). We're expecting our first frost tonite, is it\nok to still plant bushes or trees when frost is expected that night?\n\n### You can plant your bushes and\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on October 24, 2013 - 3:29pm\n\nYou can plant your bushes and trees now. Earlier in the fall is better for\nplanting but as long as the soil is soft and workable it's OK to plant. Make\nsure to water well so that the roots have a chance to get established before\nthe ground freezes.\n\n### Can you please tell me what\n\nSubmitted by Rosalinda Rittenberg on October 14, 2013 - 5:15pm\n\nCan you please tell me what the first frost day in the fall and the last frost\nday in spring is for Astoria, Oregon? Thank you so much!\n\n### Unfortunately at the moment,\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on October 16, 2013 - 10:24am\n\nUnfortunately at the moment, because of the government shutdown, the NCDC\n(National Climatic Data Center) Web site, with weather records, is not\naccessible for you to find the official information. However, we've found some\nnon-government sources that might help.\n\nThe dates will depend on what temperature data you are using (32 degrees, 36\ndegrees), and what percentile of occurrences (10, 50, 90 percent, etc.). We\nuse 32 degrees and 50 percent. From what we're finding from non-government\nsources, the last expected spring frost for Astoria can average around April 8\nor 9 (for other temps/percentages, it can be as early as mid-March, more mid-\nApril, or April 30 or May 1), and the first expected fall frost around\nNovember 7 to 9 (for other temps/percentages, it can be as early as October 14\nor thereabouts, or into early December).\n\nYou might also be interested in the following Web site:\nhttp://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu...\n\n### We are about to travel for a\n\nSubmitted by Virginia Jones on October 14, 2013 - 4:50pm\n\nWe are about to travel for a few weeks and I want to know the first frost date\nfor Wilmington, N.C. Fayetteville is listed, but it is actually in another\nzone--inland rather than coastal. Can we get a closer estimate? Thank you!\n\n### The dates will depend on what\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on October 16, 2013 - 10:49am\n\nThe dates will depend on what temperature data you are using (32 degrees, 36\ndegrees), and what percentile of occurrences (10, 50, 90 percent, etc.). We\nuse 32 degrees and 50 percent. In this case, according to NOAA, the first\nexpected frost date in Wilmington, North Carolina, would be about November 14\nto 16.\n\nYou might be interested in the following Web pages:\nhttp://www.erh.noaa.gov/ilm/cl... http://www.erh.noaa.gov/ilm/cl...\nhttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hi...\n\n### I want to grow an apple tree\n\nSubmitted by Julie Goley on October 4, 2013 - 9:20pm\n\nI want to grow an apple tree from seeds. I have tried on numerous occasions to\nsoak seeds from a granny smith I bought in the store however I cannot seem to\nget the seeds to sprout. Does anyone thoughts, ideas or tips that could help\nme out? I live in an apartment building so I have to start it indoors...if\npossible!\n\n### To be upfront, it is very\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on October 5, 2013 - 3:43am\n\nTo be upfront, it is very challenging to grow apples from seeds and what\nyou'll get probably won't be true to its parent nor a strong tree. Today, most\ntrees are grown from grafting (nurseries attach part of one tree to another\nrecommended for growing fruit). If you do wish to try it, just know that 1 in\n10 may take, at best, so it's a lot of experimenting! After you save your\napple seeds, dry them, put them in the refrigerator for a few months as apple\nseeds must be chilled, and then sow outdoors in the spring (April) in a warm\nplace. This will work better than trying to grow indoors in a pot. See more:\nhttp://pss.uvm.edu/homefruit/h...\n\n### take tea leaves out after\n\nSubmitted by rakesh on October 8, 2013 - 8:22am\n\ntake tea leaves out after drinking tea (six bags) and put seeds under that in\na pot. I have grown over 15 plants and 8 are living and 6 ft tall, they will\nhave unknown qulaity but apple is apple to me and wildlife careless if grany\nor mackintosh or gold type. Works for most seeds and hard to grow seeds like\npapers. Lots of paper plants I got too. Share with others too.\n\n### Fruit tree's are grafted not\n\nSubmitted by Candace Price on January 9, 2014 - 8:25am\n\nFruit tree's are grafted not grown from seed.\n\n### when do you plant purple top\n\nSubmitted by Dorothy R on September 16, 2013 - 4:13pm\n\nwhen do you plant purple top turip greens in central Mississippi? thanks\n\n### The Mississippi cooperative\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on September 17, 2013 - 11:05am\n\nThe Mississippi cooperative extension advises sowing seeds Aug. 5 - Aug. 20,\nthough you should be able to sow through the fall as long as the soil stays\nwarm. Most take varieties about 45 to 50 days to mature.\n\n### Hi all, I'm starting an urban\n\nSubmitted by Chris_Bronx on August 19, 2013 - 9:51pm\n\nHi all, I'm starting an urban farm here in New York City, I checked with the\nUSDA and we're in a 7b growing zone, what should I plant in the next few\nweeks? Im also building hoop houses with compost inside come October.\n\nAny info is much appreciated!\n\n### At this time of year, you are\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on August 20, 2013 - 7:54am\n\nAt this time of year, you are past summer so you'll want to consider sowing\nyour cool-weather crops for fall. For zone 7, you can start planting beets,\nbroccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, cucumbers, kale, turnips...\nStarting September 1, you can plant lettuce, onions, spinach, and radish. We\nhope this helps. We would suggest you contact your local cooperative extension\noffice for more local advice.\n\n### Chris, You may also find it\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on August 20, 2013 - 7:55am\n\nChris, You may also find it helpful to try our online Garden Planner. It will\nshow you which crops fit your area and you can design the entire garden! The\ntrial is \"free\" for 30 days. Check it out here:\nhttp://gardenplanner.almanac.com/\n\n### I have little red berries in\n\nSubmitted by ellissusieq on August 16, 2013 - 1:55am\n\nI have little red berries in various places in my yard, sunny and shady spots\nas well. Look like wild strawberries. Is there any nutritional value in these?\nOr are they not edible? Thank you for all your excellent advice!\n\n### If the fruit looks like a\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on August 16, 2013 - 11:13am\n\nIf the fruit looks like a strawberry, it could be a wild strawberry (which\ntastes sweet and delicious) or it could be a mock (or false or Indian)\nstrawberry which don't taste good (though they're edible). The mock strawberry\nis generally classified as an invasive weed. Since we can't ID it without a\nphoto, you could take it to a garden center to confirm. Wild strawberries are\nextremely nutritious and have about 10 times the vitamin C of a mock\nstrawberry. You may find this reference helpful:\nhttp://www.sierrapotomac.org/W_Needham/IndianStrawberry_080617.htm\n\n### Hi, I live in San Francisco,\n\nSubmitted by Irys on August 14, 2013 - 6:27pm\n\nHi,\n\nI live in San Francisco, Ca. While it does not frost here every year, frost\ndoes occur. I'm trying to find out the first and last frost dates, but most\nsites don't have anything about San Francisco. The closest city I found was\nSacramento, Ca, which is inland and has a different weather system. Thanks\nyou!\n\n### One unofficial source lists\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on August 15, 2013 - 12:36pm\n\nOne unofficial source lists as last expected spring frost 1/24, first expected\nfall frost 12/8. To be sure, however, we'd suggest contacting your nearest\nbranch of the National Weather Service. You might try:\n\nNational Weather Service San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area Weather Forecast\nOffice 21 Grace Hopper Ave, Stop 5 Monterey, CA 93943-5505 Tel: (831)-656-1725\n\n### I had a friend who just died\n\nSubmitted by CS Roddenbery on June 30, 2013 - 7:00pm\n\nI had a friend who just died at 101 years old. He once told me that when he\nwas a little boy, his grandfather told him of a frost that killed the corn in\nJuly. The Georgia county we live in is Grady- on the Florida border. I wonder\nif there are records from way back that would document his story.\n\n### Well, I must say my eyebrows\n\nSubmitted by Jen77 on July 16, 2013 - 9:23am\n\nWell, I must say my eyebrows went up hearing this story. We are in Missouri\nand we grew up hearing the old timers talk about the year it snowed here in\nJuly and frosted down south. We've tried to find records of it thinking surely\nnot, but cant find records for back then. Hearing someone else mention it just\nmade a believer out of me though. :)\n\n### i think what you are talking\n\nSubmitted by blackcherry on August 5, 2013 - 9:12pm\n\ni think what you are talking about was in 1816 and was known as poverty year.\nsolar flares, the end of a mini ice age, and the volcanic eruption of tombora\nin Indonesia are just a few of the many believed items that contributed to the\nbizarre weather. hope this helps so you can find some more information on it.\n\n### I have read that the eruption\n\nSubmitted by Anne Byrd on October 1, 2013 - 3:45pm\n\nI have read that the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 caused a change in weather\npatterns worldwide, causing The Year Without a Summer in the US a few years\nlater. Would this fit your friend's story?\n\n### i have planted four plum\n\nSubmitted by william craft on June 26, 2013 - 5:38am\n\ni have planted four plum trees in my yard. they were really green and ready to\ngo when i got them. now 3 of the 4 trees are dying and losing all it's leaves.\ni also have planted cherry trees amongst them and they are ok?\n\n### i live in mt and i checked\n\nSubmitted by william craft on June 26, 2013 - 5:40am\n\ni live in mt and i checked for zones.\n\n### Fruit trees need a lot of\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on June 26, 2013 - 11:46am\n\nFruit trees need a lot of care—a lot more, it seems, than anyone ever tells\nyou. You have not provided the variety name, so we can not be certain, but our\nsources suggest that your trees could have brown rot, a fungus that\noverwinters in dried fruit remaining on a tree. You could spray with Benomyl\nor Captan and pick off any remaining/existing fruit. Next spring, before leaf\nout, spray the trees with line-sulfur to sanitize it. Check with your local\nnursery or agricultural extension service for details. For that matter, you\nmight check with the source of your trees for advice, too. Then, again, it\ncould be root rot... Or it cold be a weevil called the Plum Curculio. One\nsource highly recommends Bonide Fruit Tree Spray, which contains captan\nmentioned above, among other things. Consult local sources above for other\ntreatment.\n\n### As for your cherry trees,\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on June 26, 2013 - 11:54am\n\nAs for your cherry trees, again, without variety names, we can not provide\nspecific comments. However, we can say that like many other fruit trees, these\nrequire a fair amount of maintenance (usually spraying before or after leaves\nappear). Consult your local nursery or agricultural extension service for\nspecifics.\n\n### Question about Denver, CO\n\nSubmitted by Daniela Garrett on April 21, 2013 - 10:49pm\n\nQuestion about Denver, CO entry: Does not April 30th sound too early for last\nfrost date in Denver, CO? I thought it was fairly safe for most plantings\nafter the third week of May? Cucumbers and such even a bit later? Thanks!\n\n### Our data comes from NOAA.\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on April 22, 2013 - 12:12pm\n\nOur data comes from NOAA. There is still a 50 percent chance that you'll have\na frost after the April 30 date. There is a 10 percent chance for frost after\nMay 13th. See website at http://cdo.ncdc.noaa.gov/clima...\n\n### hi Almanac, your website and\n\nSubmitted by Zi on March 14, 2013 - 1:43pm\n\nhi Almanac, your website and info. are phenomenal, can somebody please let me\nknow if it's okay to plant the different roses i bought pre-packaged from\nDept. store, we live in the Toms River, N.J. area and i want to plant them\nbefore March 20th, it's the 14th of March and the packages say to plant them\nonce you buy them, i've kept them inside for about a week and they have been\nbudding amazing thus far having them inside, please help, thank you in\nadvance.\n\n### Zi, Go to our Roses page for\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on March 18, 2013 - 4:17pm\n\nZi, Go to our Roses page for tips on how to plant and grow roses:\nhttp://www.almanac.com/plant/r... Plant rose shrubs just after your last frost\nin the spring. Make sure you plant in a place that gets at least 6 hours of\nsun. Amend the soil with compost to add nutrients and mulch with compost to\nretain moisture and keep down the weeks. Water deeply every week. Add organic\nfertilizer when the roses leaf out in the the spring, then every 6 weeks all\nspring and summer until you are 6 weeks away from your first fall frost. See\nour Roses page for more details.\n\n### I have two places in mind for\n\nSubmitted by Pretty-Sky on March 5, 2013 - 12:56pm\n\nI have two places in mind for my mini vegetable garden. I live on a military\nbase so i cant use my yard. There is a designated area on the east side of my\nhouse for flowers amd plants, and a long patch on the west side of my house\nbut at this time of year, the tall fence facing south is shading that patch. I\nlike my fenced off area in case of critters but the lack of sunlight means ill\nhave to wait to plant right? Or should i just use the east side patch? This is\nmy first garden...ever. everything i touch dies and i dont want to leave any\nquestions unanswered before i get started. Please help.\n\n### You can plant some veggies in\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on March 8, 2013 - 12:31pm\n\nYou can plant some veggies in the west side garden. Try spinach, lettuce,\nbroccoli and maybe some below ground crops like carrots and onions. Plant sun\nloving tomatoes, peppers and flowers in the east side patch. Good luck!\n\n### We're a bunch of volunteers\n\nSubmitted by Kenia Schulist on February 28, 2013 - 12:31am\n\nWe're a bunch of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your\nwebsite provided us with helpful information to work on. You have done a\nformidable activity and our entire group will likely be grateful to you.\n\n### How deep does the soil freeze\n\nSubmitted by Hatsy moore on December 21, 2012 - 12:04pm\n\nHow deep does the soil freeze in coastal rhode island in an average year?\n\n### This chart is essentially\n\nSubmitted by Regina Hitchcock on November 17, 2012 - 9:35am\n\nThis chart is essentially useless to over half the state of Arizona. It only\nhas two cities, both of which are in the bottom half of the state that does\nnot include any towns in the north of the state, which have DRASTICALLY\ndifferent climates. Very sad.\n\n### Flagstaff frost dates\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on November 20, 2012 - 3:06pm\n\nFlagstaff frost dates are Last spring frost June 9 First fall frost Sept. 22\n\nPrescott frost dates are Last spring frost May 7 First fall frost Oct. 18\n\nWe will add more dates to our frost chart in the near future.\n\n### I bemoan the same thing for\n\nSubmitted by J. D. on August 6, 2013 - 6:25pm\n\nI bemoan the same thing for the state of Utah. There are no dates for the\nlargest city in Utah - Salt Lake, let alone cities to the north like Ogden,\nBrigham, Logan, ....etc.\n\nI lived in Ca 2 year ago before moving to Ut. The Almanac asl is devoid of the\ndates for most California cities.\n\n### Is tonight the first frost in\n\nSubmitted by Victory on November 4, 2012 - 11:26pm\n\nIs tonight the first frost in Howard county, Maryland?\n\n### I have lived in central\n\nSubmitted by Bruce Nolte on June 8, 2014 - 9:06am\n\nI have lived in central Maryland most of my life. First light frost can occur\nanytime between September. 25 and as late as the second week of November, .\nMicroclimate plays a tools here, there are a lot of October nights where\ntemperatures drop into the 30's under clear skies and light winds. Low lying\nareas often frost before areas on high ground. Laurel and Fort Meade are often\ncolder than Mount Airy.\n\n### I live in Eastern Panhandle\n\nSubmitted by Gmax4 on October 15, 2012 - 6:58pm\n\nI live in Eastern Panhandle of WV, just got a fig tree and put it in planter\non porch, has some small figs on it. Just wondering if I can put it in garage\nfor the winter and will the figs produce this year ?? I now leave it in the\nsun as much as I can.\n\n### You might be interested in\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on October 17, 2012 - 10:05am\n\nYou might be interested in this article on figs:\n\nhttp://www.almanac.com/plant/figs\n\nThe Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6. Figs are\nhardy from 8 to 11, or sometimes 6 or 7, depending on cultivar. So yes, once\nyour fig tree loses its leaves in fall and goes dormant, before temperatures\ndip below 40 degrees F, move the tree into an unheated garage or cellar, in a\ndry spot. It will not need light during dormancy. Water the plant sparingly\nover winter, about every 3 to 4 weeks. Move the plant back outdoors once\ntemperatures consistently are above 40 F in spring.\n\nFig trees may not produce edible, mature fruit until they are about 3 to 5\nyears old. It sounds like your tree does have the baby fruit starting, but\nthese may not mature in time this season, since the fig needs to stay on the\ntree to ripen. If the fruit is larger than pea size, remove them before moving\nthe plant indoors for winter, to help the plant conserve energy. Keep any\nfruit that is pea-size or smaller; if properly protected, these may survive\nthe winter and grow to maturity the next year.\n\n### I'm thinking of planting\n\nSubmitted by Potter on October 13, 2012 - 8:08pm\n\nI'm thinking of planting hollyhocks from seed in Tacoma, WA. It is now mid-\nOctober and most sites I visited said plant them in fall about two months\nbefore the first frost. How exact should I be? First frost here is Nov. 10 -\n20. Am I safe planting them now or should I wait another year?\n\n### HELP, NEED ANSWER ASAP\n\nSubmitted by yamahondamom on October 3, 2012 - 8:24pm\n\nHELP, NEED ANSWER ASAP PLEEEEEEEEZ. We are expecting the tempertures to drop\nin tomatoes that are not yet red/ripe. Should we pick them before the\nweekend?, should we cover them\n\n### If you think that the weather\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on October 4, 2012 - 4:17pm\n\nIf you think that the weather will warm up again after this first cold spell\ncover your plants. Tomatoes need lots of warm sunshine to ripen so you may be\nrunning out of time. If you decide to pick the green tomatoes put them in a\nbrown paper bag with an apple and close it up. The ethylene gas from the apple\nwill ripen the tomatoes.\n\n### Hi, I'm from TN this year I\n\nSubmitted by christie on September 12, 2012 - 1:57pm\n\nHi, I'm from TN this year I tried a Tropical banana trees near my pool,i'm not\nsure the type but, I was wondering for winterizing would they survive in an\nhalfway insulated storage shed?? I had planned on digging them up next weekend\nand keeping them out of the pot's.\n\n### Remove the banana from the\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on October 16, 2012 - 1:57pm\n\nRemove the banana from the pot and place it in a container with moist sand.\nStore the plant in the shed if the temp. will not drop below 50 degrees F.\nStop watering and fertilizing and let the plant go dormant. You can also\nremove some of the leaves. If the plant is too tall you can chop it down\nbefore storing. It will grow back next spring.\n\n### Here in Chicago, I just\n\nSubmitted by Jade' on June 5, 2012 - 6:53pm\n\nHere in Chicago, I just finish weeding my container garden. In between two\ncontainers I have a english pea plant growing. The plant already have a few\nbaby pods. If I can uproot the plant without destroying the root, can I\ntransplant? What if I can't dig up all the roots?\n\n### Leave the pea plant in the\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on September 13, 2012 - 3:30pm\n\nLeave the pea plant in the ground. They don't like to be transplanted. You may\nbe able to harvest a few pods before the plant dies. Peas are cold hardy.\nCover the plant with a towel or sheet if you have a hard frost.\n\n### Man I love being in the bay\n\nSubmitted by CaliBoy on May 31, 2012 - 4:39pm\n\nMan I love being in the bay area. even a light frost is actually very\nuncommon. It's growing season all year long here :D\n\n### It does occur in San\n\nSubmitted by Irys on August 14, 2013 - 6:30pm\n\nIt does occur in San Francisco sometimes, maybe because we are not inland\nwhere it warmer...? Last year frost killed my Lilies. Now if I could just\nremember the dates... :(\n\n### I would like to know what I\n\nSubmitted by Margaret Batten on April 30, 2012 - 2:45pm\n\nI would like to know what I have to do to the ground to start an asparagus\npatch?\n\n### Hi, Margaret, Eliminate all\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on May 1, 2012 - 9:19am\n\nHi, Margaret, Eliminate all weeds from the bed, digging it over and working in\na 2- to 4-inch layer of compost, manure or soil mix. Then, dig trenches of\nabout 6 inches wide and 6 to 12 inches deep. Some experts believe shallow\ntrenches of 6 inches are best. See our Asparagus Page for this information and\nmore: http://www.almanac.com/plant/a...\n\n### my question is for starting a\n\nSubmitted by marie pettengill on April 30, 2012 - 7:50am\n\nmy question is for starting a vegtable garden in ossipee nh..do i need to wait\nfor end of may to actually put my seeds or plants in ground??\n\n### Marie, This data is based on\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on May 1, 2012 - 9:31am\n\nMarie, This data is based on 30-year historical averages and a 50%\nprobability. Many people in NH wait until Memorial Day to be safe from frosts.\nBut every year is different and keep in mind your microclimate. You can click\non the link below the chart to see other weather stations for your state and\nother probabilities.\n\n### I just won't to know when God\n\nSubmitted by LisaS. on August 3, 2011 - 12:00am\n\nI just won't to know when God is going to tern on the AC. And get rid of thes\n100+ days. It's hot in TX and my Hubby is a roofer so it wold be nice just\nbeing in the 90's.\n\n### Thank you for this\n\nSubmitted by Kansakar on June 29, 2011 - 7:23am\n\nThank you for this information I am a gardener and this information will\nreally help me to start my vegetation period as you know \"Little things make a\nbig difference - some you can change your landscaping\". After knowing this\ndata I can now start my work in a appropriate time from my grains. I recently\ncame to know about wholesale flower pots where we can plant flowers and even\nsome light vegetables. I have no experience using this before have anyone of\nyou used this before?\n\n### We are in a \"90\" year droute\n\nSubmitted by LisaS. on August 3, 2011 - 12:04am\n\nWe are in a \"90\" year droute down hear in TX. Didn't do one this year wish I\nwas able but not allowed to us h2o out side.\n\n### so it frosts last nite, temp\n\nSubmitted by KatJ on May 2, 2011 - 12:13pm\n\nso it frosts last nite, temp was 32 when I got up.... my tomatoes look very\nsad. what are the odds of them surviving this frost? It is supposed to get\ncold again tonite and I plan on covering them. Do you think they may\nsurvive??? It should not frost this late where I live, rural area south of\nKCMO. Tks Kat\n\n### Tomatoes are very sensitive\n\nSubmitted by Richard Rauenbusch on May 2, 2011 - 2:53pm\n\nTomatoes are very sensitive to frost; it will kill them. Even cold weather is\nharmful to their health, although it is not as deadly as frost. When you say\nthat your plants \"look sad\" do you mean that they are limp and floppy or do\nsections of the leaves look very dark green and mushy like lettuce that's been\nin the fridge for too long? if that's the case... severe damage has occurred.\nIt's a good idea to cover them with plastic sheeting or individually with\ninverted clear plastic jugs at night and uncover them during the day until all\nthreat of frost has passed. As for survival...you will know for sure within\nthe next week or two. Also, keep the plants and soil wet as the moisture\nraises the temp needed for frost to form.\n\n### Thank you for the\n\nSubmitted by divya on March 23, 2011 - 6:02am\n\nThank you for the information. Now, we can grow our vegetables according to\nthe table given above. I didn't know about much things. I am happy that this\nblog is providing many informative knowledge. Hope in the coming days also you\nwill provide this kinds of knowledge. :D\n\n### Thanks. Now I known around\n\nSubmitted by farmerboy96 on March 6, 2011 - 4:02pm\n\nThanks. Now I known around when I should start my vegetable garden. P.S. Does\nanybody know how to keep birds from eating the corn in your garden?\n\n### This answer depends on the\n\nSubmitted by Richard Rauenbusch on May 2, 2011 - 3:01pm\n\nThis answer depends on the size of your garden. In my garden, I tie 8 inch\nstrips of thick tinfoil to poles and distribute them through out my garden.\nThe wind causes a slight sound and the sun glinting off the tinfoil simulates\nmovement, and this seems to keep the birds away from my plants. This would not\nbe practical for large gardens.\n\n### A 12 ga. shotgun, lol. No,\n\nSubmitted by Chris B. on December 22, 2013 - 7:00pm\n\nA 12 ga. shotgun, lol. No, seriously you can put out a plastic owl but you\nmight have to move it every couple of days because the birds might get used to\nit. A garden near a dog pen might help as well.\n\n### When is the last frost date\n\nSubmitted by christiansoldier1857 on January 24, 2011 - 9:56am\n\nWhen is the last frost date for Spring 2011 in Zachary Louisiana 70791\n\n### Hi--if you see the link at\n\nSubmitted by Catherine Boeckmann on February 22, 2011 - 10:40am\n\nHi--if you see the link at the bottom, you can find your frost date by state.\nThen pick closest weather station. If you live near Baton Rouge, you can see\nthat that the 50% probability of frost date (32 degrees) is February 26. Of\ncourse, this is based on 30 years of history--every year is different!\n\n### I'd like to know when the\n\nSubmitted by mom19432002us on October 17, 2010 - 12:38pm\n\nI'd like to know when the first frost is in Glen Burnie, Md cause we still\nhave stink bugs around. When will it come so the frost will kill them outside?\nHate those Stink Bugs.\n\n### Not sure about stinkbugs, but\n\nSubmitted by Catherine Boeckmann on February 22, 2011 - 10:46am\n\nNot sure about stinkbugs, but if you're looking for more frost dates, just\nclick on the link below the chart, then find your state, then find your\nnearest weather station. For example, if you live near Beltsville, MD, then it\nsays that your area hits 32 degrees (frost) in the fall around Oct 22 (50%\nprobability). Of course, that's based on a 30-year historical average. Every\nyear is different!\n\n### Sorry to tell you, but the\n\nSubmitted by Spinner on March 12, 2011 - 5:43am\n\nSorry to tell you, but the stinkbugs can survive freezing, snow and ice. We\nhave the nasty things in Virginia and have been fighting them all winter - IN\nthe house. Finally figured out that they must be over wintering in our wood\npile because every time DH brings in a load of firewood, there are more bugs\nin the house. Do a Google search on them. You will find photos of the bugs and\ntheir eggs. We saw eggs in the garden last year but didn't know what they\nwere. Now we do and will be carefully inspecting leaves for signs and\ndestroying them when found.\n\nSorry I couldn't bring you better news...\n\n### Hi Spinner, You can kill\n\nSubmitted by Dee Arn on May 19, 2012 - 2:59am\n\nHi Spinner, You can kill most bugs with boric acid powder. It won't hurt pets\nand it dissicates the bugs. You can buy it at most drug stores. Spread it at\nthe place where you usually see the bugs and they will die. When other bugs\neat the carcass, they will die too. If the powder does not get wet, it will\nlast up to a year. Boric Acid is in a lot of bug powders sold commercially.\nYou can find those very cheap at any Dollar Store. God Bless, Dee\n\n### Just a helpful hint about\n\nSubmitted by Hoolie on September 22, 2012 - 6:16pm\n\nJust a helpful hint about using wood for heat. Don't know if you are burning\nit in the fireplace or woodstove, but after heating with wood for over 40\nyears, I've learned (the hard way) that all sorts of nasty \"creepy-crawlies\"\ncan hitch a ride under the bark (and inside the wood itself) and then infest\nyour house. So, we keep our wood outside on a steel wood rack, right outside\nthe door to the Family Room, and when it's time to load the stove, we open the\ndoor to the stove, and take the wood one (or two, if small) at a time and put\nthem directly into the fire, don't set them down on the hearth or the floor,\neven for just a few minutes, because those critters can really scoot out and\nget into the tiniest of cracks and crevices (or carpet). It doesn't matter how\ncold it is outside, they seem to over-winter through it all.\n\n### Still too cold to plant\n\nSubmitted by Shirley Greene on May 9, 2010 - 11:56am\n\nStill too cold to plant tomatoes ?? The man at the nursery said it was ok, but\nI don't want to take a chance.\n\n### Hi Shirley, tomato planting\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on May 10, 2010 - 9:59am\n\nHi Shirley, tomato planting time depends on your hardiness zone, you need to\nbe sure all danger of frost has passed before setting out tomato plants. You\ncan see a list of frost dates here: http://www.almanac.com/content/frost-\nchart-united-states and advice for planting and harvesting tomatoes here:\nhttp://www.almanac.com/plant/tomatoes Good luck!\n\n### what is the LATEST RECORDED\n\nSubmitted by davidpeterson on May 9, 2013 - 6:12am\n\nwhat is the LATEST RECORDED SNOW IN TULSA, OKLA, PLEASE? MAY, PERHAPS? THX!\n\n### When planting tomatoe &\n\nSubmitted by Stephen Bell on May 8, 2010 - 12:18pm\n\nWhen planting tomatoe & pepper plants & to follow planting by the moon. Can I\nstill go by the above ground bearing, moon waxing method still?\n\n### Hi, Stephen, facebook fan! Of\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on May 26, 2010 - 11:26am\n\nHi, Stephen, facebook fan! Of course, we chatted on facebook but for\neveryone's benefit here, the answer is YES!\n\n### Sure you can if you live in\n\nSubmitted by dcf on October 23, 2012 - 5:01pm\n\nSure you can if you live in zone 11. even if grown in green house, go with\nyour plan.\n\n### Wow, the first frost has\n\nSubmitted by kimberly on October 20, 2009 - 8:53am\n\nWow, the first frost has appeared early this year! Hebron, Maryland... October\n19, 2009. I should have went with my gut instinct and moved my canister\ngardens and delicate plants into the garage! You can bet I did last night, the\nfrost was even thicker this morning when I woke up. Let's see what tomorrow\nmorning brings.\n\n### Kimberly, So glad you keep an\n\nSubmitted by Almanac Staff on May 26, 2010 - 11:27am\n\nKimberly, So glad you keep an eye on the frost. Our frost data is based on\nNOAA's historical averages and 50% probability so you still want to use your\ninstincts, as you call 'em!\n\n### It's nice to know the staff\n\nSubmitted by tomkathy1 on March 6, 2013 - 10:48pm\n\nIt's nice to know the staff at Old Farmers Almanac are honest. My grandfather\nused the Almanac for everything from planting to fishing. I can remember him\nsaying, \"we live good tomorrow by not forgetting yesterday.\". He would hold up\nhis Almanac up and tell all us kids that it was his memory book, but sometimes\nhis memory was a bit faded. Thanks for being honest and making me think of my\ngrandpa.\n\n## Keep Your New Garden Growing\n\nTop 10 Veggies. 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"Frost is predicted when air temperatures reach 32°F (0°C), but because it is colder closer to the ground, a frost may occur even when air temperatures are just above freezing. Always keep an eye on your local weather forecast and plan to protect tender plants accordingly. Weather, topography, and microclimates may also cause considerable variations in the occurrence of frost in your garden. Learn how to protect plants from frost."
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"Tomato plants benefit from support, whether you use tomato cages, stakes, or a myriad of other creative solutions. Learn how to support tomatoes and get inspiration from our slideshow of solutions.",
"Set a cage around plants shortly after planting while plants are still small. This will ensure you don’t damage the roots by adding it later when the plant has grown.",
"Wood stakes are a simple and inexpensive solution. You will need to tie off the plant to the stakes. Be sure to use several to support your plant well.",
"A well-made cage, such as this welded one, can be a sculptural element in a garden as well as a structural support for tall tomato plants.",
"Put your support in place when you plant your tomato. This cage is made from a length of concrete reinforcement mesh.",
"In our Bonnie Plants Trial Garden, we tested this table-style support for tomato plants in a raised bed. The tomato plants grew into and over the table, growing laterally instead of vertically. This is a good option for plants that don’t get too tall.",
"Natural bamboo stakes are usually long enough to accommodate tall tomatoes such as this Juliet. Do you have friends or neighbors with a patch of invasive bamboo that they are happy for you to dig or cut for stakes?",
"This simple support only requires driving a stake into the ground by each plant and tying the plant up the stake as it grows. Stakes for indeterminate varieties need to be 6 to 8 feet tall with a foot or so in the ground for stability. You can buy wooden, plastic, and bamboo tomato stakes, or you can fashion your own from pipe or other salvage materials.",
"Drive the stake beside the plant when you set it out. If you wait, don’t wait long, because you could hurt the roots. Tie the main stem to the stake loosely with soft ties to avoid injuring the stem. Eight-inch strips of panty hose are ideal.",
"Plants growing in a cage don’t need as much tying because the sides of the cage support the stems. You can buy wire tomato cages, although they are often not big enough for indeterminate varieties.",
"You can make a large tomato cage that lasts for years with 5-foot, 10-gauge concrete reinforcement wire with 6-inch openings. Cut a 4 1/4-foot length of the wire and coil it to make a circular cage about 18 inches in diameter. Cut off the bottom two levels of horizontal wire to create “legs” which you can push into the ground to hold the tomato cage in place. In windy areas, it helps to drive a couple of sturdy stakes into the ground on opposite sides just inside the cage; fasten these to the cage for extra stability. Plant one tomato inside the cage and pull the stems through the wire as they grow for support.",
"A wire trellis is a combination of the two techniques above. To build the trellis, sink poles or 4-inch wooden posts into the ground about 10 feet apart. Be sure that they are deep enough and properly anchored to support the weight of all the tomatoes when laden with fruit. The tops of the posts should be 5 or 6 feet high. Staple or tie concrete reinforcement wire or wire fencing with 6-inch openings to the posts. You can leave a space of about a foot from the bottom of the wire to the ground; it should be high enough that your tiller can clear underneath.",
"Plant the tomatoes along the length of the trellis 3 to 4 feet apart. Train the stems to wind through the trellis, tying them occasionally when needed. The trellis should last several years, but you might want to rotate the tomatoes with beans and cucumbers to avoid problems with a buildup of insects and diseases. Unlike the other two staking methods, the wire trellis is not mobile.",
"Some gardeners make permanent trellises from rebar welded in a tall rectangular shape. It is heavy enough to stay in place and is sculptural even when it sits empty in the winter. These are obviously a bit of work up front, and you need welding skills and tools, but if you have them available, this is a handsome choice."
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Learn how to support tomatoes and get\ninspiration from our slideshow of solutions.\n\n### Stake or support tomatoes off the ground to:\n\n * Avoid diseases\n * Make it easier to harvest\n * Keep fruit clean\n * Make it easier to spray and monitor problems\n\n * Set a cage around plants shortly after planting while plants are still small. This will ensure you don’t damage the roots by adding it later when the plant has grown.\n\n * Wood stakes are a simple and inexpensive solution. You will need to tie off the plant to the stakes. Be sure to use several to support your plant well.\n\n * A well-made cage, such as this welded one, can be a sculptural element in a garden as well as a structural support for tall tomato plants.\n\n * Put your support in place when you plant your tomato. This cage is made from a length of concrete reinforcement mesh.\n\n * Create a real focal point in the garden by making a tall teepee trellis using extra-long pieces of bamboo.\n\n * In our Bonnie Plants Trial Garden, we tested this table-style support for tomato plants in a raised bed. The tomato plants grew into and over the table, growing laterally instead of vertically. This is a good option for plants that don’t get too tall.\n\n * In this garden, metal spirals hang from a structure for a fun, quirky take on tomato support.\n\n * A rustic-style trellis is fashioned from reclaimed tree limbs and branches.\n\n * Sunken posts with wire mesh stretched between them form this tall and sturdy tomato trellis.\n\n * Natural bamboo stakes are usually long enough to accommodate tall tomatoes such as this Juliet. Do you have friends or neighbors with a patch of invasive bamboo that they are happy for you to dig or cut for stakes?\n\n### Stakes\n\nThis simple support only requires driving a stake into the ground by each\nplant and tying the plant up the stake as it grows. Stakes for indeterminate\nvarieties need to be 6 to 8 feet tall with a foot or so in the ground for\nstability. You can buy wooden, plastic, and bamboo tomato stakes, or you can\nfashion your own from pipe or other salvage materials.\n\nDrive the stake beside the plant when you set it out. If you wait, don’t wait\nlong, because you could hurt the roots. Tie the main stem to the stake loosely\nwith soft ties to avoid injuring the stem. Eight-inch strips of panty hose are\nideal.\n\n * Set stakes 2 to 4 feet apart, depending on the size of your tomato variety.\n * Stakes are easy to take up at the end of the season.\n\n### Tomato Cages\n\nPlants growing in a cage don’t need as much tying because the sides of the\ncage support the stems. You can buy wire tomato cages, although they are often\nnot big enough for indeterminate varieties.\n\nYou can make a large tomato cage that lasts for years with 5-foot, 10-gauge\nconcrete reinforcement wire with 6-inch openings. Cut a 4 1/4-foot length of\nthe wire and coil it to make a circular cage about 18 inches in diameter. Cut\noff the bottom two levels of horizontal wire to create “legs” which you can\npush into the ground to hold the tomato cage in place. In windy areas, it\nhelps to drive a couple of sturdy stakes into the ground on opposite sides\njust inside the cage; fasten these to the cage for extra stability. Plant one\ntomato inside the cage and pull the stems through the wire as they grow for\nsupport.\n\n * Set cages 4 feet apart, depending on the size of your tomato variety.\n * Cages are easy to take up at the end of the season.\n\n### Wire Trellis\n\nA wire trellis is a combination of the two techniques above. To build the\ntrellis, sink poles or 4-inch wooden posts into the ground about 10 feet\napart. Be sure that they are deep enough and properly anchored to support the\nweight of all the tomatoes when laden with fruit. The tops of the posts should\nbe 5 or 6 feet high. Staple or tie concrete reinforcement wire or wire fencing\nwith 6-inch openings to the posts. You can leave a space of about a foot from\nthe bottom of the wire to the ground; it should be high enough that your\ntiller can clear underneath.\n\nPlant the tomatoes along the length of the trellis 3 to 4 feet apart. Train\nthe stems to wind through the trellis, tying them occasionally when needed.\nThe trellis should last several years, but you might want to rotate the\ntomatoes with beans and cucumbers to avoid problems with a buildup of insects\nand diseases. Unlike the other two staking methods, the wire trellis is not\nmobile.\n\nPermanent Trellis\n\nSome gardeners make permanent trellises from rebar welded in a tall\nrectangular shape. It is heavy enough to stay in place and is sculptural even\nwhen it sits empty in the winter. These are obviously a bit of work up front,\nand you need welding skills and tools, but if you have them available, this is\na handsome choice.\n\n#### Grow Your Best Garden Ever!\n\nGet help from the Homegrown app. (It’s free!)\n\n#### Sign up for our Newsletter\n\nGet top-notch gardening tips delivered right to your in-box!\n\n### Related\n\n© Bonnie Plants, Gardening With You Since 1918. Terms and Conditions | Privacy\nPolicy\n\n"
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"Peppers are a breeze to grow. Basically, you plant them and watch them take off! But, for maximum production, a little pampering helps. Plant peppers in a bed that receives full sun. Provide a sandy loam soil that drains well and contains plenty of organic matter. Depending on the size of the pepper varieties planted, spacing should be 12-18 inches apart. Peppers can double as ornamentals, so tuck some into flowerbeds and borders. Most sweet peppers mature in 60-90 days; hot peppers can take up to 150 days. Keep in mind, however, that the number of days to maturity stated on the seed packet refers to the days after transplanting until the plant produces a full-sized fruit. You must add 8-10 weeks for the time between sowing and transplanting which means most of us will be starting pepper plants indoors in January or February!",
"If you're new to growing peppers, you may want to start with one of the early varieties, like the bell pepper 'Early Crisp' or the 'False Alarm' Jalape–o variety. But, really, try any variety and you're likely to be pleased.",
"Peppers were grown extensively in Central and South America, Mexico, and the West Indies long before birth of Christ. But it was Columbus and other early explorers who introduced peppers to a welcoming European market. In fact, the pepper is a major New World contribution to the cuisine of the Old World. The Europeans became so fond of peppers, they carried them throughout the known world.",
"Oddly enough, even though peppers are indigenous to the Americas, they were not introduced to North America until they arrived with the early colonists --- something of a circuitous route! ________________________________________",
"Only gardeners who enjoy long growing seasons in the Deep South should attempt to sow pepper seed directly in the garden. Most of us must start our own plants indoors about 8-10 weeks before transplanting, which should be done 2-3 weeks after the expected last frost.",
"Most pepper seeds sprout in about a week at a temperature of 70-80 degrees F., but germination can be spotty depending on variety. Hot peppers can be very finicky. To speed the process, place the seeds between damp sheets of paper towel, put them in zippered plastic bag, and put the bag in a warm place (the top of the refrigerator works fine). As soon as the pepper seeds sprout, carefully plant them in individual containers such as pea pots. When the first true leaves develop, move the plants to a sunny southern window until you can transplant them into the garden. Don't set out your pepper transplants until night temperatures average around 55-60 degrees F. If you'd rather not start seedlings, you can order Sure Start Plants from Burpee which will arrive shortly before transplanting time or purchase peppers at a local garden center. However, choice of varieties is generally very limited.",
"Water in moderation. Peppers are thirsty plants! They need a moderate supply of water from the moment they sprout until the end of the season. However, peppers won't tolerate a saturated soil that waterlogs their roots. The soil must drain well, yet hold enough moisture to keep the plants in production. To maintain a proper balance, before transplanting, work some organic matter into the soil to enhance moisture retention. Use mulch to prevent excessive evaporation from the soil during the dry summer months.",
"Don't overfertilize. This tends to make the pepper plants develop lush foliage at the expense of fruit production. Peppers are light feeders. If you work 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil prior to transplanting, that's probably sufficient. You can also side-dress the plants with a light sprinkling of 5-10-10 when blossoming starts, just to give them a boost if needed.",
"Plastic Mulch. To get an early start with your peppers, particularly in the North, cover the prepared bed with a dark colored polyethylene mulch at least a week before transplanting. This will heat the soil beneath and provide a better growing condition for young pepper plants. The mulch will also help the soil retain moisture throughout the season as the plants grow.",
"Companion Planting. If you practice this technique, try planting peppers near tomatoes, parsley, basil, and carrots. Don't plant peppers near fennel or kohlrabi.",
"Staking. Peppers are easily damaged when laden with fruit. For support, tie the plants to stakes using old nylons, which have some 'give' as the stems enlarge. Don't use wire twist-ties or twine which will gradually choke off or even snap the stem. ________________________________________",
"Generally, peppers are problem-free. The same pests and diseases that plague other members of the Nightshade family (tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants), however, will occasionally attack peppers. With a few precautions, you can keep your peppers \"clean.\" Use organic pesticides to eliminate common pests. Destructive caterpillars like cutworms, tomato hornworms, and borers are easily controlled with Bacillus thuringensis (BT or Thuricide). Rotenone and pyrethrum will readily handle pepper maggots and weevils, leaf miners, flea beetles, and aphids.",
"Plant disease-resistant pepper varieties, especially if anthracnose, mosaic, and bacterial spot are a problem in your area. (Ask veteran gardeners in your neighborhood or the County Extension agent.)",
"Weed the garden. Weeds provide a refuge for garden pests and can also spread fungi and viruses to nearby healthy pepper plants.",
"Like cucumbers and summer squash, peppers are usually harvested at an immature stage. The traditional bell pepper, for example, is harvested green, even though most varieties will mature red, orange, or yellow. Peppers can be harvested at any stage of growth, but their flavor doesn't fully develop until maturity. This creates a dilemma for the home gardener.",
"Frequent harvesting increases yields, often at the sacrifice of flavor. If you continually pick the peppers before they mature, the plants will continue to produce fruit in their quest to develop viable seed.",
"Allowing fruits to fully ripen enhances flavor, often at the sacrifice of yields. Plus, you will have to wait until late in the season before harvesting table-ready peppers. To avoid this dilemma, and if you have enough garden space, plant at least two of each pepper variety you've selected. Allow one plant of each variety to fully ripen to maturity, and harvest the other throughout the season. Also, when picking peppers, refrain from tugging on the fruit, which may break off a branch or even uproot the entire plant. Use a sharp knife or garden shears to cut the tough stem.",
"For maximum flavor, eat peppers on the same day they are picked. You can also leave them on a kitchen counter for a day or two to ripen further. Do not place peppers in the crisper drawer or in plastic wrap or bags in the refrigerator. Peppers are warm-weather fruits and do not store well in cold temperatures. If you have too many peppers, consider the following storage options.",
"Freezing. This is the easiest storage method, but the peppers will be soft when thawed. The flavor is retained, however, so use frozen peppers primarily for adding 'spice' to soups, stews, and sauces. If you stuff the peppers before freezing, you'll have a ready-made dinner, perfect for the microwave.",
"Pickling. Peppers can also be preserved by canning them, but they're low-acid fruits and thus require canning under pressure. It's easier to pickle peppers as you would cucumbers in a crock filled with a simple brine of four cups of water, four cups of vinegar, and 1/2 cup of pickling salt. Add a clove or two of garlic and some fresh herbs for added flavor.",
"Drying. This method works best with the thin-walled hot peppers, particularly the smaller varieties that can be dried whole right on the plant. The key to drying peppers is doing it slowly to retain their color and flavors.",
"Caution: Be especially careful when handling the blistering hot peppers like 'Habanero' and 'Thai Dragon.' Capsaicin, the chemical that provides the 'heat' in a hot pepper, is in a volatile oil that can actually burn your fingers. The pain can sometimes last for days. When handling hot peppers use latex or plastic gloves and make sure not to touch any part of your body, particularly your eyes or mouth. ________________________________________ See all our hot peppers or sweet peppers"
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"parsed_md": "How to Grow Peppers - Gardening Tips and Advice, Vegetable Seeds and Plants at\nBurpee.com\n\nSkip to content.\n\n * TOMATOES\n * Mix & Match Plants\n * Sale\n * Digital Catalog\n * Sign in\n * E-Mail Newsletter\n\nMenu\n\n * Vegetables\n\n * Flowers\n\n * Perennials\n\n * Herbs\n\n * Fruit\n\n * Heirloom\n\n * Organics\n\n * Gardening Supplies\n\n * Garden Advice & How-To\n\n * TOMATOES\n * Mix & Match Plants\n * Sale\n * Digital Catalog\n * Sign in\n * E-Mail Newsletter\n\nCustomer service: 1 (800) 888-1447\n\n0\n\nYour browser is currently set to block cookies. This site uses cookies to\nenable shopping cart usage, provide you with relevant product and promotions,\nand measure performance.\n\n * Burpee Seeds and Plants Home\n * Garden Advice Center\n * Seed Starting\n * Growing Peppers\n\n * Vegetables\n * Annuals\n * Perennials\n * Herbs\n * Fruit\n * Organic Gardening\n * Pests & Diseases\n * Seed Starting\n * Flower Gardening\n * Benefits of Vegetables\n * Joy of Flowers\n * Where to Start\n * Kids Gardening\n\n * Growing Zone Finder\n * Regional Gardening Guide\n * How-To Videos\n * How-To Articles\n * Encyclopedia\n * Recipes\n * Ratings & Reviews\n\n# Growing Peppers\n\nCAN I GROW PEPPERS?\n\nPeppers are a breeze to grow. Basically, you plant them and watch them take\noff! But, for maximum production, a little pampering helps. Plant peppers in a\nbed that receives full sun. Provide a sandy loam soil that drains well and\ncontains plenty of organic matter. Depending on the size of the pepper\nvarieties planted, spacing should be 12-18 inches apart. Peppers can double as\nornamentals, so tuck some into flowerbeds and borders. Most sweet peppers\nmature in 60-90 days; hot peppers can take up to 150 days. Keep in mind,\nhowever, that the number of days to maturity stated on the seed packet refers\nto the days after transplanting until the plant produces a full-sized fruit.\nYou must add 8-10 weeks for the time between sowing and transplanting which\nmeans most of us will be starting pepper plants indoors in January or\nFebruary!\n\nIf you're new to growing peppers, you may want to start with one of the early\nvarieties, like the bell pepper 'Early Crisp' or the 'False Alarm' Jalape–o\nvariety. But, really, try any variety and you're likely to be pleased.\n________________________________________\n\nPLANT HISTORY\n\nPeppers were grown extensively in Central and South America, Mexico, and the\nWest Indies long before birth of Christ. But it was Columbus and other early\nexplorers who introduced peppers to a welcoming European market. In fact, the\npepper is a major New World contribution to the cuisine of the Old World. The\nEuropeans became so fond of peppers, they carried them throughout the known\nworld.\n\nBy the 17th century, peppers were cultivated not only in Europe, but in much\nof Asia and Africa.\n\nOddly enough, even though peppers are indigenous to the Americas, they were\nnot introduced to North America until they arrived with the early colonists\n--- something of a circuitous route! ________________________________________\n\nPEPPER SEEDS OR PLANTS?\n\nOnly gardeners who enjoy long growing seasons in the Deep South should attempt\nto sow pepper seed directly in the garden. Most of us must start our own\nplants indoors about 8-10 weeks before transplanting, which should be done 2-3\nweeks after the expected last frost.\n\nMost pepper seeds sprout in about a week at a temperature of 70-80 degrees F.,\nbut germination can be spotty depending on variety. Hot peppers can be very\nfinicky. To speed the process, place the seeds between damp sheets of paper\ntowel, put them in zippered plastic bag, and put the bag in a warm place (the\ntop of the refrigerator works fine). As soon as the pepper seeds sprout,\ncarefully plant them in individual containers such as pea pots. When the first\ntrue leaves develop, move the plants to a sunny southern window until you can\ntransplant them into the garden. Don't set out your pepper transplants until\nnight temperatures average around 55-60 degrees F. If you'd rather not start\nseedlings, you can order Sure Start Plants from Burpee which will arrive\nshortly before transplanting time or purchase peppers at a local garden\ncenter. However, choice of varieties is generally very limited.\n________________________________________\n\nCULTIVATION\n\nHere are two key cultivation tips to keep in mind.\n\nWater in moderation. Peppers are thirsty plants! They need a moderate supply\nof water from the moment they sprout until the end of the season. However,\npeppers won't tolerate a saturated soil that waterlogs their roots. The soil\nmust drain well, yet hold enough moisture to keep the plants in production. To\nmaintain a proper balance, before transplanting, work some organic matter into\nthe soil to enhance moisture retention. Use mulch to prevent excessive\nevaporation from the soil during the dry summer months.\n\nDon't overfertilize. This tends to make the pepper plants develop lush foliage\nat the expense of fruit production. Peppers are light feeders. If you work\n5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil prior to transplanting, that's probably\nsufficient. You can also side-dress the plants with a light sprinkling of\n5-10-10 when blossoming starts, just to give them a boost if needed.\n________________________________________\n\nPEPPER GROWING TIPS\n\nTo improve overall pepper production, consider using the following techniques.\n\nPlastic Mulch. To get an early start with your peppers, particularly in the\nNorth, cover the prepared bed with a dark colored polyethylene mulch at least\na week before transplanting. This will heat the soil beneath and provide a\nbetter growing condition for young pepper plants. The mulch will also help the\nsoil retain moisture throughout the season as the plants grow.\n\nCompanion Planting. If you practice this technique, try planting peppers near\ntomatoes, parsley, basil, and carrots. Don't plant peppers near fennel or\nkohlrabi.\n\nStaking. Peppers are easily damaged when laden with fruit. For support, tie\nthe plants to stakes using old nylons, which have some 'give' as the stems\nenlarge. Don't use wire twist-ties or twine which will gradually choke off or\neven snap the stem. ________________________________________\n\nINSECTS & DISEASES\n\nGenerally, peppers are problem-free. The same pests and diseases that plague\nother members of the Nightshade family (tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants),\nhowever, will occasionally attack peppers. With a few precautions, you can\nkeep your peppers \"clean.\" Use organic pesticides to eliminate common pests.\nDestructive caterpillars like cutworms, tomato hornworms, and borers are\neasily controlled with Bacillus thuringensis (BT or Thuricide). Rotenone and\npyrethrum will readily handle pepper maggots and weevils, leaf miners, flea\nbeetles, and aphids.\n\nPlant disease-resistant pepper varieties, especially if anthracnose, mosaic,\nand bacterial spot are a problem in your area. (Ask veteran gardeners in your\nneighborhood or the County Extension agent.)\n\nAvoid working in the garden after a rain. Diseases can spread rapidly among\nwet pepper plants.\n\nWeed the garden. Weeds provide a refuge for garden pests and can also spread\nfungi and viruses to nearby healthy pepper plants.\n________________________________________\n\nPEPPER HARVEST TIPS\n\nLike cucumbers and summer squash, peppers are usually harvested at an immature\nstage. The traditional bell pepper, for example, is harvested green, even\nthough most varieties will mature red, orange, or yellow. Peppers can be\nharvested at any stage of growth, but their flavor doesn't fully develop until\nmaturity. This creates a dilemma for the home gardener.\n\nFrequent harvesting increases yields, often at the sacrifice of flavor. If you\ncontinually pick the peppers before they mature, the plants will continue to\nproduce fruit in their quest to develop viable seed.\n\nAllowing fruits to fully ripen enhances flavor, often at the sacrifice of\nyields. Plus, you will have to wait until late in the season before harvesting\ntable-ready peppers. To avoid this dilemma, and if you have enough garden\nspace, plant at least two of each pepper variety you've selected. Allow one\nplant of each variety to fully ripen to maturity, and harvest the other\nthroughout the season. Also, when picking peppers, refrain from tugging on the\nfruit, which may break off a branch or even uproot the entire plant. Use a\nsharp knife or garden shears to cut the tough stem.\n\n________________________________________\n\nRECIPES & STORAGE\n\nFor maximum flavor, eat peppers on the same day they are picked. You can also\nleave them on a kitchen counter for a day or two to ripen further. Do not\nplace peppers in the crisper drawer or in plastic wrap or bags in the\nrefrigerator. Peppers are warm-weather fruits and do not store well in cold\ntemperatures. If you have too many peppers, consider the following storage\noptions.\n\nFreezing. This is the easiest storage method, but the peppers will be soft\nwhen thawed. The flavor is retained, however, so use frozen peppers primarily\nfor adding 'spice' to soups, stews, and sauces. If you stuff the peppers\nbefore freezing, you'll have a ready-made dinner, perfect for the microwave.\n\nPickling. Peppers can also be preserved by canning them, but they're low-acid\nfruits and thus require canning under pressure. It's easier to pickle peppers\nas you would cucumbers in a crock filled with a simple brine of four cups of\nwater, four cups of vinegar, and 1/2 cup of pickling salt. Add a clove or two\nof garlic and some fresh herbs for added flavor.\n\nDrying. This method works best with the thin-walled hot peppers, particularly\nthe smaller varieties that can be dried whole right on the plant. The key to\ndrying peppers is doing it slowly to retain their color and flavors.\n\nCaution: Be especially careful when handling the blistering hot peppers like\n'Habanero' and 'Thai Dragon.' Capsaicin, the chemical that provides the 'heat'\nin a hot pepper, is in a volatile oil that can actually burn your fingers. The\npain can sometimes last for days. 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1,466,588 | How To Maintain Inventory Accuracy | If you want to accurately maintain your inventory, you should start by grouping your items using labels. For example, if you sell different varieties of coffee, you might organize your inventory by strength, flavor, or caffeine levels to ensure that you offer something for everyone. Then, record your inventory count using either a notepad or excel spreadsheet so you have something to refer back to. To keep your inventory accurate, it’s important to schedule time to update your inventory whenever you purchase new stock or make new sales, you could do this every week, month, or year! | [
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"Ever wonder how a large, big box retailer keeps their inventory straight. If you're like many small retailers, taking a full physical inventory can be a painful process. How does a retailer on a much larger scale do it?",
"In fact, they almost never shut down for a full physical inventory. It's simply too expensive to be closed for even a day. Instead, they are always cycle counting, always counting something.",
"What exactly is cycle counting? It is the process of continually validating the accuracy of the inventory in your system by regularly counting a portion of your inventory, on a daily or weekly basis, so that every item in your inventory is counted at least several times a year.",
"It's impossible to fully take advantage of the replenishment functionality found in many small retail software packages without maintaining accurate inventories in your system. It's the old saw; garbage in, garbage out. And experience has proven time and again that maintaining accurate inventories and fully utilizing replenishment software leads directly to sales increases.",
"Nothing erodes customer service more than salespeople who don't trust the inventory in the system. When the information is wrong, and the needed re-orders aren't coming in when they're needed, it's very difficult for even the most skilled salespeople to present a confident, positive face to the customer. In fact, it's usually the best salespeople who are the best gauge of how far off the inventories in the system have become. A regular cycle counting program directly impacts your customer service and the face you are putting forward to your customers.",
"Counting your inventory on regular basis imposes an additional level of operational efficiency. If you are constantly counting something, then inventory must always be organized, retail displays filled in, fresh receipts promptly put away, committed inventory properly tagged, transfers processed and closed out. Work cannot be allowed to linger uncompleted, so things become more buttoned down. And when you are counting something every day, every member of your team will become more aware of both physical inventory control and inventory accuracy in your system.",
"Frequent cycle counting shortens the period of time between physical counts of any given item. As a result, the cause of any discrepancies that turn up during a cycle count will have been recent. This gives you a much better opportunity to fully diagnose the cause of the discrepancy, close any procedural loopholes and coach any human errors. Inventory write-offs, as a percentage of inventory investment, are much lower with regular cycle counting.",
"Cycle counting must become part of your daily or weekly routine. Turn on the lights, unlock the doors, count out the cash drawer, make coffee, cycle count. If you only cycle count sporadically, you'll only get sporadic results. The only way to get the full benefit of any cycle count program is to count regularly, every day or every week, without fail.",
"Set up a schedule for conducting your cycle counts. I recommend developing a 13-week cycle count calendar. You should schedule to count everything at least once in that 13-week period, and your faster turning, higher volume items and categories two or three times. Most software packages allow you to conduct a cycle count by category or subcategory, so break down what you plan to count each day by category or subcategory, and schedule your counts. Then, keep to your schedule.",
"Like any physical inventory, the key to obtaining an accurate count is the preparation you do even before you begin counting. These pre-count preparations includes filling in and organizing all display tables, shelf facings and peg hooks, organizing all understock, overstock and backstock areas. This preparation needs to take place the day or night before the actual cycle count, so that on the day of the cycle count there's no question that the inventory is ready to be counted.",
"Like a full physical inventory, you'll need to close out any open inventory transactions in those categories or subcategories that you are counting before you start. All restocking from understock, overstock or backstock must be completed before counting begins. All received purchase orders and inbound transfers need to be received in the system and physically put away. All completed customer orders need to be closed and invoiced. If you have any transactions still open, they will need to be reconciled with your actual count before closing and posting the cycle count, and that makes reconciliation that much more difficult.",
"Most software packages will take a snapshot of your inventory when you open up a cycle count in the system, then process adjustment transactions against that snapshot after you enter your actual counts. This means that the actual counting must take place as soon after the cycle count is opened as possible. For this reason, I recommend that you do your cycle counts the first thing in the morning.",
"Cycle counting inventory on the sales floor often is the biggest challenge for small retailers. It's not always possible to complete a cycle count before the store opens. In that case, you will need to keep track of any inventory movement on the sales floor in the category or subcategory that you're counting after the cycle count has been opened, but before the actual counting has occurred. This movement includes any sales you might make, but also includes any merchandise a customer might pick up and carry around the sales floor before purchasing. You will need to add back these units to your actual count before you enter it in the system.",
"Start small. Don't try to count your biggest or best selling category or subcategory right away. Start with something smaller, with less movement, to learn how your software package works and build your understanding of the process. I would recommend spending a month of counting carefully selected categories or subcategories, building your skill and confidence, before implementing a 13-week schedule.",
"The hardest part of cycle counting is getting started. But once you get rolling, well, you'll find you're rolling! And the payoff? Not only will your inventory be much more accurate, once you're in the habit of continuously cycle counting, you'll probably never have to do a full \"close the doors and stop everything\" physical inventory again. Imagine that!"
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Instead, they are always\ncycle counting, always counting something.\n\nWhat exactly is cycle counting? It is the process of continually validating\nthe accuracy of the inventory in your system by regularly counting a portion\nof your inventory, on a daily or weekly basis, so that every item in your\ninventory is counted at least several times a year.\n\nThe benefits of continuously cycle counting are numerous:\n\n * It's impossible to fully take advantage of the replenishment functionality found in many small retail software packages without maintaining accurate inventories in your system. It's the old saw; garbage in, garbage out. And experience has proven time and again that maintaining accurate inventories and fully utilizing replenishment software leads directly to sales increases.\n * Nothing erodes customer service more than salespeople who don't trust the inventory in the system. When the information is wrong, and the needed re-orders aren't coming in when they're needed, it's very difficult for even the most skilled salespeople to present a confident, positive face to the customer. In fact, it's usually the best salespeople who are the best gauge of how far off the inventories in the system have become. A regular cycle counting program directly impacts your customer service and the face you are putting forward to your customers.\n * Counting your inventory on regular basis imposes an additional level of operational efficiency. If you are constantly counting something, then inventory must always be organized, retail displays filled in, fresh receipts promptly put away, committed inventory properly tagged, transfers processed and closed out. Work cannot be allowed to linger uncompleted, so things become more buttoned down. And when you are counting something every day, every member of your team will become more aware of both physical inventory control and inventory accuracy in your system.\n * Frequent cycle counting shortens the period of time between physical counts of any given item. As a result, the cause of any discrepancies that turn up during a cycle count will have been recent. This gives you a much better opportunity to fully diagnose the cause of the discrepancy, close any procedural loopholes and coach any human errors. Inventory write-offs, as a percentage of inventory investment, are much lower with regular cycle counting.\n\nHere are a few additional thoughts to keep in mind as you're implementing your\ncycle count program:\n\n 1. Cycle counting must become part of your daily or weekly routine. Turn on the lights, unlock the doors, count out the cash drawer, make coffee, cycle count. If you only cycle count sporadically, you'll only get sporadic results. The only way to get the full benefit of any cycle count program is to count regularly, every day or every week, without fail.\n 2. Set up a schedule for conducting your cycle counts. I recommend developing a 13-week cycle count calendar. You should schedule to count everything at least once in that 13-week period, and your faster turning, higher volume items and categories two or three times. Most software packages allow you to conduct a cycle count by category or subcategory, so break down what you plan to count each day by category or subcategory, and schedule your counts. Then, keep to your schedule.\n 3. Like any physical inventory, the key to obtaining an accurate count is the preparation you do even before you begin counting. These pre-count preparations includes filling in and organizing all display tables, shelf facings and peg hooks, organizing all understock, overstock and backstock areas. This preparation needs to take place the day or night before the actual cycle count, so that on the day of the cycle count there's no question that the inventory is ready to be counted.\n 4. Like a full physical inventory, you'll need to close out any open inventory transactions in those categories or subcategories that you are counting before you start. All restocking from understock, overstock or backstock must be completed before counting begins. All received purchase orders and inbound transfers need to be received in the system and physically put away. All completed customer orders need to be closed and invoiced. If you have any transactions still open, they will need to be reconciled with your actual count before closing and posting the cycle count, and that makes reconciliation that much more difficult.\n 5. Most software packages will take a snapshot of your inventory when you open up a cycle count in the system, then process adjustment transactions against that snapshot after you enter your actual counts. This means that the actual counting must take place as soon after the cycle count is opened as possible. For this reason, I recommend that you do your cycle counts the first thing in the morning.\n 6. Cycle counting inventory on the sales floor often is the biggest challenge for small retailers. It's not always possible to complete a cycle count before the store opens. In that case, you will need to keep track of any inventory movement on the sales floor in the category or subcategory that you're counting after the cycle count has been opened, but before the actual counting has occurred. This movement includes any sales you might make, but also includes any merchandise a customer might pick up and carry around the sales floor before purchasing. You will need to add back these units to your actual count before you enter it in the system.\n 7. Start small. Don't try to count your biggest or best selling category or subcategory right away. Start with something smaller, with less movement, to learn how your software package works and build your understanding of the process. I would recommend spending a month of counting carefully selected categories or subcategories, building your skill and confidence, before implementing a 13-week schedule.\n\nThe hardest part of cycle counting is getting started. But once you get\nrolling, well, you'll find you're rolling! And the payoff? Not only will your\ninventory be much more accurate, once you're in the habit of continuously\ncycle counting, you'll probably never have to do a full \"close the doors and\nstop everything\" physical inventory again. 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"A company's investment in inventory is usually a large one, and it may be comprised of a large number of merchandise items that can be readily stolen and resold. If the inventory contains mostly raw materials, keeping track of it is essential for ensuring that the production processes using it will not run short of materials.",
"This means that you need to implement an array of controls, either to prevent theft or to ensure that the manufacturing operation does not run short of inputs. We will describe below a number of the key controls you should consider for your inventory investment.",
"Fence and lock the warehouse. The single most important inventory control is simply locking down the warehouse. This means that you construct a fence around the inventory, lock the gate, and only allow authorized personnel into the warehouse.",
"Organize the inventory. It may not seem like a control to simply organize the inventory in the warehouse, but if you cannot find it, you cannot control it. Thus, a fundamental basis for inventory internal control is to number all locations, identify each inventory item, and track these items by location.",
"Count all incoming inventory. Do not just take the word of the supplier that the quantity stated on the delivery is the correct one. Count the inventory before recording it as received. This keeps errors from being introduced into the inventory records.",
"Inspect incoming inventory. Verify that all incoming inventory is of the correct type and is not damaged. All items that fail inspection should be returned at once, and the accounts payable staff notified that the returned items should not be paid for.",
"Tag all inventory. Every scrap of inventory in the warehouse should be identified with a tag, which states the part number, description, unit of measure, and quantity. Otherwise, inventory items are bound to be mis-identified.",
"Segregate customer-owned inventory. If there is inventory on-site that customers own, the warehouse staff will likely count it as though it is owned by the company, so have a procedure in place for labeling these items as customer-owned when they arrive, and segregate them in a separate part of the warehouse.",
"Standardize record keeping for inventory picking. When an item is picked from the shelf in the warehouse, for use either in the production area or for sale to customers, have a standard procedure for recording the picks as soon as they leave the warehouse (which is easier if there is a warehouse fence, and inventory can only pass through a single controlled gate).",
"Sign for all inventory removed from the warehouse. If inventory items are being removed from the warehouse for reasons outside of the normal picking process, have the person removing the inventory sign for the removal, so that there is a record of who is responsible.",
"Audit the bill of materials. The bill of materials is a record of the parts used to construct a product. The bill of materials is used to pick items from stock, so if the bill is incorrect, pickers will pull incorrect amounts from the warehouse. This calls for a periodic audit of every bill, as well as password-only access to the bill of material records in the computer system.",
"Trace extra requisitions and returns. If the production staff asks for extra issuances of parts, or returns excess amounts to the warehouse, then there is an error in the picking records (possibly in the bill of materials, as just noted).",
"Conduct a periodic obsolete inventory review. The warehouse can eventually become choked with obsolete inventory that cannot be used, which requires high storage costs and also interferes with the components that are needed in production. Form a materials review board that periodically combs through the inventory records to determine which items should be sold off or otherwise eliminated.",
"Conduct cycle counts. Have the warehouse staff conduct small, frequent counts of a small portion of the inventory, and investigate and correct any errors they find. This gradually improves the inventory record accuracy.",
"Investigate negative-balance inventory records. If the accounting records show that there is negative inventory on hand, then there is obviously a transactional flaw that caused the negative balance. This is a prime target for a detailed investigation.",
"Record scrap transactions. Do not just throw scrap in a scrap bin when it occurs. If you do, the accounting system still thinks the scrapped item is in stock, and so will overstate the amount of inventory. Instead, create a procedure to track scrap on a regular basis.",
"A number of problems may still arise with inventory record accuracy despite these controls, so be prepared to add more controls if the problems are persistent.",
"How do I ensure a proper inventory cutoff? How do I improve inventory record accuracy? How do I reconcile inventory? Inventory audit procedures Types of inventory errors"
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If the inventory contains mostly raw materials, keeping track of\nit is essential for ensuring that the production processes using it will not\nrun short of materials.\n\nThis means that you need to implement an array of controls, either to prevent\ntheft or to ensure that the manufacturing operation does not run short of\ninputs. We will describe below a number of the key controls you should\nconsider for your inventory investment.\n\nKey internal controls for your inventory are:\n\n * Fence and lock the warehouse. The single most important inventory control is simply locking down the warehouse. This means that you construct a fence around the inventory, lock the gate, and only allow authorized personnel into the warehouse.\n * Organize the inventory. It may not seem like a control to simply organize the inventory in the warehouse, but if you cannot find it, you cannot control it. Thus, a fundamental basis for inventory internal control is to number all locations, identify each inventory item, and track these items by location.\n * Count all incoming inventory. Do not just take the word of the supplier that the quantity stated on the delivery is the correct one. Count the inventory before recording it as received. This keeps errors from being introduced into the inventory records.\n * Inspect incoming inventory. Verify that all incoming inventory is of the correct type and is not damaged. All items that fail inspection should be returned at once, and the accounts payable staff notified that the returned items should not be paid for.\n * Tag all inventory. Every scrap of inventory in the warehouse should be identified with a tag, which states the part number, description, unit of measure, and quantity. Otherwise, inventory items are bound to be mis-identified.\n * Segregate customer-owned inventory. If there is inventory on-site that customers own, the warehouse staff will likely count it as though it is owned by the company, so have a procedure in place for labeling these items as customer-owned when they arrive, and segregate them in a separate part of the warehouse.\n * Standardize record keeping for inventory picking. When an item is picked from the shelf in the warehouse, for use either in the production area or for sale to customers, have a standard procedure for recording the picks as soon as they leave the warehouse (which is easier if there is a warehouse fence, and inventory can only pass through a single controlled gate).\n * Sign for all inventory removed from the warehouse. If inventory items are being removed from the warehouse for reasons outside of the normal picking process, have the person removing the inventory sign for the removal, so that there is a record of who is responsible.\n * Audit the bill of materials. The bill of materials is a record of the parts used to construct a product. The bill of materials is used to pick items from stock, so if the bill is incorrect, pickers will pull incorrect amounts from the warehouse. This calls for a periodic audit of every bill, as well as password-only access to the bill of material records in the computer system.\n * Trace extra requisitions and returns. If the production staff asks for extra issuances of parts, or returns excess amounts to the warehouse, then there is an error in the picking records (possibly in the bill of materials, as just noted).\n * Conduct a periodic obsolete inventory review. The warehouse can eventually become choked with obsolete inventory that cannot be used, which requires high storage costs and also interferes with the components that are needed in production. Form a materials review board that periodically combs through the inventory records to determine which items should be sold off or otherwise eliminated.\n * Conduct cycle counts. Have the warehouse staff conduct small, frequent counts of a small portion of the inventory, and investigate and correct any errors they find. This gradually improves the inventory record accuracy.\n * Investigate negative-balance inventory records. If the accounting records show that there is negative inventory on hand, then there is obviously a transactional flaw that caused the negative balance. This is a prime target for a detailed investigation.\n * Record scrap transactions. Do not just throw scrap in a scrap bin when it occurs. If you do, the accounting system still thinks the scrapped item is in stock, and so will overstate the amount of inventory. Instead, create a procedure to track scrap on a regular basis.\n\nA number of problems may still arise with inventory record accuracy despite\nthese controls, so be prepared to add more controls if the problems are\npersistent.\n\nRelated Topics\n\nHow do I ensure a proper inventory cutoff? How do I improve inventory record\naccuracy? How do I reconcile inventory? Inventory audit procedures Types of\ninventory errors\n\nCopyright 2017, All Rights Reserved\n\n"
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"The count we’re concerned with here is your initial count. Maybe you’re counting your stock levels for the first time, or perhaps you don’t trust your current numbers and want to start clean. Whatever the reason, if you’re going to get a complete count of your stock, this document will provide help and insight. If you already have a trusted picture of your current inventory levels and don’t feel the need to visit this subject, than you can certainly skip this section. If you're using Clearly Inventory, this section will explain how to get the information you will need to load in the \"current inventory\" table.",
"You probably already have a good reason for counting your inventory. But this is a good time to consider other benefits to keeping track of your inventory and the other reasons for tracking it. The following list of reasons is meant to remind you of common reasons for tracking inventory as well as stimulate your imagination as you think about why you're doing this.",
"Most businesses have a large part of their capital tied up in assets. These assets may be things like buildings, automobiles, machinery, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and computers. Often businesses need to know the value of these assets along with other information as to where they are, when they were purchased, for how much, etc. This information may be needed by your accountant, banks, insurance companies, partners, people in operations, and management. You can’t get the best use of your assets if you only have a vague idea of what they are, where they are, and what they cost. This is as good a time as any to count your longer-term assets.",
"Can you save money while still delivering your products on time? Are you chronically overordering certain items? Do you need to free up space for other products? If these business decisions are important to you, then you will need to have a count of the items that may be involved.",
"If you are in a business or enterprise that experiences demand changes based on the seasons, time of year, holidays, days of the week, etc., then you will want to have an accurate count of those items that are most affected by these factors. You’ll want to know how much of an item you used last time and how much was left over so you can decide how much to buy this time.",
"If people know that no one’s keeping track of things, they will tend toward carelessness at best and outright theft at worst. When an organization demonstrates through actions that an accounting of its goods and equipment is a regular part of their operations, people will know that someone’s paying attention, and they had better do so as well.",
"If disaster strikes, how quickly will you be able to account for all of your stock and equipment? And if you keep track of these things, where are those records kept? on site? When considering why you're counting your stuff, ask yourself what you’d want to know if everything was gone tomorrow. What would your insurance company want to know?",
"Do you need to provide your accountant with a value of your current inventory at the end of every fiscal year? Will you need to at some point in the future? A solid record of your inventory can make an annual chore that people dread into a task that can be completed in seconds. And if something’s easy to do, chances are, it will get done.",
"Will you want to know where the most frequently accessed items are located? Will you want to know the locations of your most valuable stock? Lots of small businesses set up their storage locations by feel or sometimes by habit. Once you get in the practice of tracking your inventory, you’ll be able to make better decisions on the best locations for your stock.",
"Why you're tracking inventory should lead directly to what you're going to count. It may seem overly simplistic or obvious to have to specify what is going to be counted, but if you put a little thought into this, it will help deal with questions that are bound to arise during a count. Even a sole proprietor will be helped by making these decisions in advance because you want to spend as little time as possible thinking during an inventory count and maximize the time spent counting. Also, anyone helping with the count will need to know what to count. Here are a few common categories to help inspire you.",
"Many larger companies use Clearly Inventory to track maintenance items. They find that it's easier to use a simple web-based application instead of trying to use their complex internal systems.",
"Clearly Inventory's \"Bill of Materials\" function makes it easy to automatically deduct raw materials when making a finished good. If you track raw materials, you'll be able to take advantage of this feature.",
"Because it's so easy to segment your inventory in Clearly Inventory, many companies decide to use the application to track their hard assets as well. This can be a valuable record in the event of a disaster, for accounting purposes, and to monitor damage, theft, or usage.",
"The \"Move\" function in Clearly Inventory makes it easy to track the movement of items across lots of locations, including temporary locations like events, construction sites, or other field operations.",
"It's not uncommon for larger operations to have many vehicles, and given enough time and personnel turnover, some companies even forget how many vehicles they have or where they are. So consider tracking these items in Clearly Inventory as well.",
"Some operations have only one or two locations, while others have thousands. But even the smallest operation may benefit from this checklist of locations where items may exist that need to be counted.",
"It's not necessary that you count everything in your entire facility at once, so you may wish to break down your counting activity by physical area. Make sure everyone knows which areas will be counted in advance.",
"We recommend that customers create \"descriptive locations\" to help account for ALL of the items that are in their system. You may want to count items on order; in transit to outside operations, job sites, or customers; outstanding returns; or anything that is being shipped to or from your facility.",
"Lots of organizations have inventory that's kept in a mobile location like a service truck or sales rep's car. Will you be counting these items? If so, you'll need to notify the responsible parties of what to count, how, and when to count it.",
"Don't forget to count items that are out for third-party operations or services, items on loan, or assets held by vendors such as tooling.",
"Don't forget remote locations that may not be easy or convenient to count and may require coordination with people on site.",
"It's very difficult to perform counts during operating hours, and you hope to get an accurate count, so try to plan your count during off hours if possible. Also, make sure that everyone involved with the count knows when the count will occur, especially those people who are not on site.",
"Come up with an estimate of how long it will take to count your stock. Knowing a ballpark figure of how many hours it will take will help you determine how many people will be needed in order to finish the count in the actual amount of time you have available. To get a good estimate, perform a practice count of a fraction of your stock and then multiply that time by the remaining areas to be counted. This will give you the total \"person hours\" required to count all of your stock. Divide this number by the amount of time available, and you'll have the number of people necessary to meet the deadline. Finally, add one person to this number to account for the drag in efficiency of having to manage as well as count.",
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If you're using Clearly Inventory, this section will\nexplain how to get the information you will need to load in the \"current\ninventory\" table.\n\n##### Tips on Performing an Initial Count of Your Entire Stock\n\nKey Decisions to Make Before Conducting your Count\n\n * done Why are you counting your inventory?\n * done What are you going to count?\n * done Where are you going to count?\n * done When are you going to count?\n * doneWho is going to be doing the counting?\n\n##### Why Are You Counting Your Inventory?\n\nYou probably already have a good reason for counting your inventory. But this\nis a good time to consider other benefits to keeping track of your inventory\nand the other reasons for tracking it. The following list of reasons is meant\nto remind you of common reasons for tracking inventory as well as stimulate\nyour imagination as you think about why you're doing this.\n\n##### Asset Tracking and Valuation\n\nMost businesses have a large part of their capital tied up in assets. These\nassets may be things like buildings, automobiles, machinery, furniture,\nfixtures, equipment, and computers. Often businesses need to know the value of\nthese assets along with other information as to where they are, when they were\npurchased, for how much, etc. This information may be needed by your\naccountant, banks, insurance companies, partners, people in operations, and\nmanagement. You can’t get the best use of your assets if you only have a vague\nidea of what they are, where they are, and what they cost. This is as good a\ntime as any to count your longer-term assets.\n\n##### Managing Stock Levels\n\nCan you save money while still delivering your products on time? Are you\nchronically overordering certain items? Do you need to free up space for other\nproducts? If these business decisions are important to you, then you will need\nto have a count of the items that may be involved.\n\n##### Anticipating Demand\n\nIf you are in a business or enterprise that experiences demand changes based\non the seasons, time of year, holidays, days of the week, etc., then you will\nwant to have an accurate count of those items that are most affected by these\nfactors. You’ll want to know how much of an item you used last time and how\nmuch was left over so you can decide how much to buy this time.\n\n##### Shrinkage, Theft, & Loss Control\n\nIf people know that no one’s keeping track of things, they will tend toward\ncarelessness at best and outright theft at worst. When an organization\ndemonstrates through actions that an accounting of its goods and equipment is\na regular part of their operations, people will know that someone’s paying\nattention, and they had better do so as well.\n\n##### Insurance\n\nIf disaster strikes, how quickly will you be able to account for all of your\nstock and equipment? And if you keep track of these things, where are those\nrecords kept? on site? When considering why you're counting your stuff, ask\nyourself what you’d want to know if everything was gone tomorrow. What would\nyour insurance company want to know?\n\n##### Accounting\n\nDo you need to provide your accountant with a value of your current inventory\nat the end of every fiscal year? Will you need to at some point in the future?\nA solid record of your inventory can make an annual chore that people dread\ninto a task that can be completed in seconds. And if something’s easy to do,\nchances are, it will get done.\n\n##### Location Decisions\n\nWill you want to know where the most frequently accessed items are located?\nWill you want to know the locations of your most valuable stock? Lots of small\nbusinesses set up their storage locations by feel or sometimes by habit. Once\nyou get in the practice of tracking your inventory, you’ll be able to make\nbetter decisions on the best locations for your stock.\n\n##### What Are You Going to Count?\n\nWhy you're tracking inventory should lead directly to what you're going to\ncount. It may seem overly simplistic or obvious to have to specify what is\ngoing to be counted, but if you put a little thought into this, it will help\ndeal with questions that are bound to arise during a count. Even a sole\nproprietor will be helped by making these decisions in advance because you\nwant to spend as little time as possible thinking during an inventory count\nand maximize the time spent counting. Also, anyone helping with the count will\nneed to know what to count. Here are a few common categories to help inspire\nyou.\n\n##### Saleable Items\n\nAnything that may be sold to a customer, this is by far the most popular\ncategory of item.\n\n##### Maintenance Items\n\nMany larger companies use Clearly Inventory to track maintenance items. They\nfind that it's easier to use a simple web-based application instead of trying\nto use their complex internal systems.\n\n##### Raw Materials\n\nClearly Inventory's \"Bill of Materials\" function makes it easy to\nautomatically deduct raw materials when making a finished good. If you track\nraw materials, you'll be able to take advantage of this feature.\n\n##### Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment\n\nBecause it's so easy to segment your inventory in Clearly Inventory, many\ncompanies decide to use the application to track their hard assets as well.\nThis can be a valuable record in the event of a disaster, for accounting\npurposes, and to monitor damage, theft, or usage.\n\n##### Rental and/or Movable Equipment\n\nThe \"Move\" function in Clearly Inventory makes it easy to track the movement\nof items across lots of locations, including temporary locations like events,\nconstruction sites, or other field operations.\n\n##### Cars, Trucks, Vans, Containers, etc.\n\nIt's not uncommon for larger operations to have many vehicles, and given\nenough time and personnel turnover, some companies even forget how many\nvehicles they have or where they are. So consider tracking these items in\nClearly Inventory as well.\n\n##### Where Are You Going to Count?\n\nSome operations have only one or two locations, while others have thousands.\nBut even the smallest operation may benefit from this checklist of locations\nwhere items may exist that need to be counted.\n\n##### Physical Areas\n\nIt's not necessary that you count everything in your entire facility at once,\nso you may wish to break down your counting activity by physical area. Make\nsure everyone knows which areas will be counted in advance.\n\n##### Items That Are \"In Transit\"\n\nWe recommend that customers create \"descriptive locations\" to help account for\nALL of the items that are in their system. You may want to count items on\norder; in transit to outside operations, job sites, or customers; outstanding\nreturns; or anything that is being shipped to or from your facility.\n\n##### Company Agents, Sales Reps, Maintenance Vehicles, etc.\n\nLots of organizations have inventory that's kept in a mobile location like a\nservice truck or sales rep's car. Will you be counting these items? If so,\nyou'll need to notify the responsible parties of what to count, how, and when\nto count it.\n\n##### Items Held by Third Parties\n\nDon't forget to count items that are out for third-party operations or\nservices, items on loan, or assets held by vendors such as tooling.\n\n##### Job Sites, Events, Customer Sites, or Other External Locations\n\nDon't forget remote locations that may not be easy or convenient to count and\nmay require coordination with people on site.\n\n##### When Are You Going to Count?\n\nIt's very difficult to perform counts during operating hours, and you hope to\nget an accurate count, so try to plan your count during off hours if possible.\nAlso, make sure that everyone involved with the count knows when the count\nwill occur, especially those people who are not on site.\n\nCome up with an estimate of how long it will take to count your stock. 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"In a business that does not have accurate inventory records, it is necessary to periodically conduct a complete count of the inventory (known as a physical count). This is usually done at the end of a month, quarter, or year, to coincide with the end of a reporting period.",
"As the following procedure will show, it takes a great deal of effort to complete an accurate physical inventory count, so companies tend to limit the number of counts completed per year. The steps in the process are as follows:",
"Order count tags. Order a sufficient number of two-part count tags for the amount of inventory expected to be counted. These tags should be sequentially numbered, so that they can be individually tracked as part of the counting process.",
"Preview inventory. Review the inventory several days in advance of the scheduled inventory count. If there are missing part numbers, or if items appear to be in a condition that would be difficult to count (such as not being bagged or boxed), notify the warehouse staff to make the necessary corrections.",
"Pre-count inventory. Go through the inventory several days in advance and count any items that can be placed in sealed containers. Seal them in the containers and mark the quantity on the sealing tape. This makes the counting task much easier during the actual count. If a seal is broken, then a counting team will know that they need to re-count the contents of a container.",
"Complete data entry. If there are any remaining data entry transactions to be completed, do so before the physical inventory count begins. This includes transactions for issuances from the warehouse, returns to the warehouse, and transfers between bin locations within the warehouse.",
"Notify outside storage locations. If the company has any outside storage facilities or third-party locations that hold company inventory on consignment, notify them that they should count their inventory on hand as of the official count date and forward this information to the warehouse manager.",
"Freeze warehouse activities. Stop all deliveries from the warehouse, and also segregate all newly-received goods where they will not be counted. Otherwise, the inventory records will be in a state of flux during the inventory count, and so will not be entirely reliable.",
"Instruct count teams. Assemble two-person teams to count the inventory, and instruct them in their counting duties. These duties involve having one person count inventory while the other person marks down the information on a count tag. One copy of the tag is affixed to the inventory, while the team retains the other copy.",
"Issue tags. An inventory clerk issues blocks of count tags to the count teams. Each team is responsible for returning a specific numeric range of count tags, whether or not the tags are used. Maintaining control over all count tags ensures that lost tags will be investigated promptly.",
"Assign count areas. Assign a specific range of bins to each count team. Note these locations with a highlighter on a map of the warehouse. The inventory clerk should maintain a master list of which areas of the warehouse have been counted, and which teams have been assigned to each area.",
"Count inventory. One person on each team counts a specific item within a bin location, and then the other person marks the bin location, item description, part number, quantity, and unit of measure on a count tag. The team affixes the original copy of the tag to the inventory item, and retains the copy.",
"Verify tags. Upon completion of a count area, each count team returns to the inventory clerk, who verifies that all tags were returned. If there are more warehouse areas to be counted, assign a new area to the count teams and issue them new blocks of count tags as necessary.",
"Enter tag information. Enter the information on the count tags into an online data entry form. Once data entry is completed, print a report showing all tag numbers entered, sorted by tag number, and look for any gaps in the numbers. Investigate any numbering gaps found. This will ensure that all count tags issued were included in the file.",
"Investigate unusual results. Re-sort the inventory report several ways to look for unusual information, and investigate the tag entry associated with each one.",
"It may be useful to evaluate this procedure after every count, to see if the procedure should be altered to compensate for counting issues experienced."
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This is usually done at the end of a month, quarter, or year, to\ncoincide with the end of a reporting period.\n\nAs the following procedure will show, it takes a great deal of effort to\ncomplete an accurate physical inventory count, so companies tend to limit the\nnumber of counts completed per year. The steps in the process are as follows:\n\n 1. Order count tags. Order a sufficient number of two-part count tags for the amount of inventory expected to be counted. These tags should be sequentially numbered, so that they can be individually tracked as part of the counting process.\n 2. Preview inventory. Review the inventory several days in advance of the scheduled inventory count. If there are missing part numbers, or if items appear to be in a condition that would be difficult to count (such as not being bagged or boxed), notify the warehouse staff to make the necessary corrections.\n 3. Pre-count inventory. Go through the inventory several days in advance and count any items that can be placed in sealed containers. Seal them in the containers and mark the quantity on the sealing tape. This makes the counting task much easier during the actual count. If a seal is broken, then a counting team will know that they need to re-count the contents of a container.\n 4. Complete data entry. If there are any remaining data entry transactions to be completed, do so before the physical inventory count begins. This includes transactions for issuances from the warehouse, returns to the warehouse, and transfers between bin locations within the warehouse.\n 5. Notify outside storage locations. If the company has any outside storage facilities or third-party locations that hold company inventory on consignment, notify them that they should count their inventory on hand as of the official count date and forward this information to the warehouse manager.\n 6. Freeze warehouse activities. Stop all deliveries from the warehouse, and also segregate all newly-received goods where they will not be counted. Otherwise, the inventory records will be in a state of flux during the inventory count, and so will not be entirely reliable.\n 7. Instruct count teams. Assemble two-person teams to count the inventory, and instruct them in their counting duties. These duties involve having one person count inventory while the other person marks down the information on a count tag. One copy of the tag is affixed to the inventory, while the team retains the other copy.\n 8. Issue tags. An inventory clerk issues blocks of count tags to the count teams. Each team is responsible for returning a specific numeric range of count tags, whether or not the tags are used. Maintaining control over all count tags ensures that lost tags will be investigated promptly.\n 9. Assign count areas. Assign a specific range of bins to each count team. Note these locations with a highlighter on a map of the warehouse. The inventory clerk should maintain a master list of which areas of the warehouse have been counted, and which teams have been assigned to each area.\n 10. Count inventory. One person on each team counts a specific item within a bin location, and then the other person marks the bin location, item description, part number, quantity, and unit of measure on a count tag. The team affixes the original copy of the tag to the inventory item, and retains the copy.\n 11. Verify tags. Upon completion of a count area, each count team returns to the inventory clerk, who verifies that all tags were returned. If there are more warehouse areas to be counted, assign a new area to the count teams and issue them new blocks of count tags as necessary.\n 12. Enter tag information. Enter the information on the count tags into an online data entry form. Once data entry is completed, print a report showing all tag numbers entered, sorted by tag number, and look for any gaps in the numbers. Investigate any numbering gaps found. This will ensure that all count tags issued were included in the file.\n 13. Investigate unusual results. Re-sort the inventory report several ways to look for unusual information, and investigate the tag entry associated with each one.\n\nIt may be useful to evaluate this procedure after every count, to see if the\nprocedure should be altered to compensate for counting issues experienced.\n\n### Related Q&A Items\n\nHow do I ensure a proper inventory cutoff? How do I improve inventory record\naccuracy? Inventory picking procedure\n\nCopyright 2017, All Rights Reserved\n\n"
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"Inventory shrinkage is the term used to describe the loss of inventory. For example, if the inventory records of a retailer report that 3,261 units of Product X are on hand, but a physical count indicates that there are only 3,248 units on hand, there is an inventory shrinkage of 13 units. The retailer's inventory shrinkage might be due to shoplifting, employee theft, damage, obsolescence, etc.",
"The term shrinkage is also used by manufacturers when referring to the loss of raw materials during a production process. For example, a manufacturer of baked food items will experience shrinkage throughout its processes due to ingredients adhering to the beaters and bowls, and also due to evaporation. This shrinkage is also known as spoilage or waste and it can be either normal or abnormal.",
"Harold Averkamp (CPA, MBA) has worked as a university accounting instructor, accountant, and consultant for more than 25 years. He is the sole author of all the materials on AccountingCoach.com. Read more about the author."
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"Inventory internal controls ensure that a company has sufficient resources to meet its customers' needs without having too much goods.",
"* Companies should store inventory in secure spacious warehouses so that inventory is not stolen or damaged. Goods and resources of the same or similar type should be kept in the same general area of the warehouse to minimize confusion and to ensure accurate counts.\n* An inventory management system is a series of procedures, often aided by computer software, that tracks assets progression through inventory. A properly used and maintained inventory management system allows management to be able to know how much inventory it has at any given time.\n* Detailed physical inventory counts are a way of ensuring that a company's inventory management system is accurate and as a check to make sure goods are not being lost or stolen. A physical count of a company's entire inventory is generally taken prior to the issuance of a company's balance sheet.\n* To conduct a cycle count, an auditor will select a small subset of inventory, in a specific location, and count it on a specified day. The auditor will then compare the count to the related information in the inventory management system to ensure the information in the system is correct.\nTerms",
"Physical inventory is a process where a business physically counts its entire inventory. A physical inventory may be mandated by financial accounting rules or the tax regulations to place an accurate value on the inventory, or the business may need to count inventory so component parts or raw materials can be restocked. Businesses may use several different tactics to minimize the disruption caused by physical inventory.",
"Process by which an auditor selects a small subset of inventory and counts it to ensure that it matches the information in the company's inventory management system. Meant to test the accuracy of inventory system.",
"Internal controls over a company's inventory are meant to ensure that management has an accurate count of what materials and goods it has available for sale and to protect those goods from being spoiled, stolen or otherwise made unavailable for sale. In short, inventory internal controls are meant to ensure that a company always has sufficient resources to produce and sell goods to meet its customers' needs without having oversupply.",
"This process is affected by the company's structure, its employees, and its informational systems. Since a company's inventory is directly tied to the business's ability to generate profit, the internal controls must be comprehensive and require significant thought when being designed.",
"Companies should store inventory in secure, spacious warehouses so that inventory is not stolen or damaged. Goods and resources of the same or similar type should be kept in the same general area of the warehouse to minimize confusion and to ensure accurate counts.",
"An inventory management system is a series of procedures, often aided by computer software, that tracks assets progression through inventory. For example, assume a set amount of raw material is acquired by the company. When the company receives that material, the amount should be noted in the inventory management system. As the material is processed into the goods for resale, the amount of raw material used should be deducted from the \"raw material inventory\" and the amount of goods that result from the process should be added to the \"finished goods inventory. \" As each finished item is sold, the \"finished goods inventory\" should be decreased by that amount.",
"The benefit of a properly used and maintained inventory management system is that it allows management to be able to know how much inventory it has at any given time.",
"Physical inventory counts are a way of ensuring that a company's inventory management system is accurate and as a check to make sure goods are not being lost or stolen. A detailed physical count of a company's entire inventory is generally taken prior to the issuance of a company's balance sheet, to ensure that the company accurately report its inventory levels.",
"Companies usually conduct cycle counts periodically throughout an accounting period as a means to ensure that the information in its inventory management system is correct. To conduct a cycle count, an auditor will select a small subset of inventory, in a specific location, and count it on a specified day. The auditor will then compare the count to the related information in the inventory management system. If the counts match, no further action is taken. If the numbers differ, the auditor will take additional steps to determine why the counts do not match.",
"Cycle counts contrast with traditional physical inventory in that a full physical inventory may stop operation at a facility while all items are counted at one time. Cycle counts are less disruptive to daily operations, provide an ongoing measure of inventory accuracy and procedure execution, and can be tailored to focus on items with higher value, higher movement volume, or that are critical to business processes. Cycle counting should only be performed in facilities with a high degree of inventory accuracy.",
"when an inventory item cannot be found, once a year, when theft is suspected, or prior to issuing the balance sheet",
"Appears in these related concepts: Fulfilling the Controlling Function, Controlling for a Variable, and Using a Bank for Control\ncycle counting"
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There, you can easily access this resource later when you’re\nready to customize it or assign it to your students.\n\n# Internal Controls\n\nRead\n\nEdit Feedback Version History Usage\n\n##### Share this content\n\nRegister for FREE to remove ads and unlock more features! Learn more\n\nRegister for FREE to remove ads and unlock more features! Learn more\n\nAssign Concept Reading\n\nView Quiz\n\nView PowerPoint Template\n\n##\n\nInventory internal controls ensure that a company has sufficient resources to\nmeet its customers' needs without having too much goods.\n\n#### Learning Objective\n\n * Explain how a company would use storage, inventory management systems and inventory counts to control inventory\n\n#### Key Points\n\n * Companies should store inventory in secure spacious warehouses so that inventory is not stolen or damaged. Goods and resources of the same or similar type should be kept in the same general area of the warehouse to minimize confusion and to ensure accurate counts.\n * An inventory management system is a series of procedures, often aided by computer software, that tracks assets progression through inventory. A properly used and maintained inventory management system allows management to be able to know how much inventory it has at any given time.\n * Detailed physical inventory counts are a way of ensuring that a company's inventory management system is accurate and as a check to make sure goods are not being lost or stolen. A physical count of a company's entire inventory is generally taken prior to the issuance of a company's balance sheet.\n * To conduct a cycle count, an auditor will select a small subset of inventory, in a specific location, and count it on a specified day. The auditor will then compare the count to the related information in the inventory management system to ensure the information in the system is correct.\n\n#### Terms\n\n * physical inventory count\n\nPhysical inventory is a process where a business physically counts its entire\ninventory. A physical inventory may be mandated by financial accounting rules\nor the tax regulations to place an accurate value on the inventory, or the\nbusiness may need to count inventory so component parts or raw materials can\nbe restocked. Businesses may use several different tactics to minimize the\ndisruption caused by physical inventory.\n\n * internal auditor\n\none who conducts an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity\ndesigned to add value and improve an organization's operations\n\n * cycle counts\n\nProcess by which an auditor selects a small subset of inventory and counts it\nto ensure that it matches the information in the company's inventory\nmanagement system. Meant to test the accuracy of inventory system.\n\nRegister for FREE to remove ads and unlock more features! Learn more\n\n#### Full Text\n\nInternal controls over a company's inventory are meant to ensure that\nmanagement has an accurate count of what materials and goods it has available\nfor sale and to protect those goods from being spoiled, stolen or otherwise\nmade unavailable for sale. In short, inventory internal controls are meant to\nensure that a company always has sufficient resources to produce and sell\ngoods to meet its customers' needs without having oversupply.\n\nThis process is affected by the company's structure, its employees, and its\ninformational systems. Since a company's inventory is directly tied to the\nbusiness's ability to generate profit, the internal controls must be\ncomprehensive and require significant thought when being designed.\n\n## Storage\n\nCompanies should store inventory in secure, spacious warehouses so that\ninventory is not stolen or damaged. Goods and resources of the same or similar\ntype should be kept in the same general area of the warehouse to minimize\nconfusion and to ensure accurate counts.\n\n## Inventory Management Systems\n\nAn inventory management system is a series of procedures, often aided by\ncomputer software, that tracks assets progression through inventory. For\nexample, assume a set amount of raw material is acquired by the company. When\nthe company receives that material, the amount should be noted in the\ninventory management system. As the material is processed into the goods for\nresale, the amount of raw material used should be deducted from the \"raw\nmaterial inventory\" and the amount of goods that result from the process\nshould be added to the \"finished goods inventory. \" As each finished item is\nsold, the \"finished goods inventory\" should be decreased by that amount.\n\nThe benefit of a properly used and maintained inventory management system is\nthat it allows management to be able to know how much inventory it has at any\ngiven time.\n\n## Physical Inventory Count\n\nPhysical inventory counts are a way of ensuring that a company's inventory\nmanagement system is accurate and as a check to make sure goods are not being\nlost or stolen. A detailed physical count of a company's entire inventory is\ngenerally taken prior to the issuance of a company's balance sheet, to ensure\nthat the company accurately report its inventory levels.\n\n## Keeping track of Inventory\n\nClerk conducting physical inventory count using a handheld computer in a Tesco\nLotus supermarket in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand\n\n## Cycle Counts\n\nCompanies usually conduct cycle counts periodically throughout an accounting\nperiod as a means to ensure that the information in its inventory management\nsystem is correct. To conduct a cycle count, an auditor will select a small\nsubset of inventory, in a specific location, and count it on a specified day.\nThe auditor will then compare the count to the related information in the\ninventory management system. If the counts match, no further action is taken.\nIf the numbers differ, the auditor will take additional steps to determine why\nthe counts do not match.\n\nCycle counts contrast with traditional physical inventory in that a full\nphysical inventory may stop operation at a facility while all items are\ncounted at one time. Cycle counts are less disruptive to daily operations,\nprovide an ongoing measure of inventory accuracy and procedure execution, and\ncan be tailored to focus on items with higher value, higher movement volume,\nor that are critical to business processes. 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"While you can do an inventory of your store any time, traditionally it is the last weekend of January or the end of July when your SKUs are potentially lowest.",
"You can get buy-in from your employees that, once completed, will mean less out-of stocks and having more of the best sellers.",
"I'm sharing a system I've used for counting the stock of a store because 95% of retail consists of single store operators who may not see the value in doing one.",
"Counting stock and reconciling your records can seem daunting – especially if you haven’t done one for awhile or have a larger store. Or expensive if you hire an outside service. But don't let either of those stop you - you can count your stock on a shoestring budget...",
"Here’s how to do it and maintain your sanity. If you already have procedures for your shop or other type of business, check to see if you’ve addressed all the points below.",
"Take an oversize piece of paper and create a map of your store. Sketch out the location of every rack, display, wall, and shelf if necessary. Don’t forget the back room or storage area.",
"Beginning at the front and working counter clockwise, walk around and assign each rack, display, shelf a number; each number will represent a different section.",
"Number tracking sheets to correspond to the sections on your map. Your goal is to have lots of sections to make counting easier.",
"To speed counting, enter categories (from you POS system) onto the counting sheets with every price in the section listed. If a description could speed counting, enter it prior as well.",
"Have plenty of extra blank sheets for sections that have too many price points for one page or missed sections.",
"Try to keep categories or merchandise together; you don’t want a lot of onesies and twosies or it will slow down counting dramatically.",
"Decide the date you’ll close early say 5pm. If you’ll close early, put a sign up for customers at least five days in advance. An inventory should take no more than four hours if you have enough help.",
"Write up details of how many helpers you’ll need and how you’ll pay them. Teenagers appreciate cash so I always paid out of petty cash having them sign a time card as proof with all their information.",
"If you don't have enough staff, call your local high school counseling center and tell them you want to hire about 15 responsible kids to help with inventory.",
"Get their name, cell phone and email address. Signup any that call – some won’t show and you’ll be covered.",
"No horseplay, accuracy is expected, be nice to each other, if you don’t follow rules, you’ll be asked to leave.",
"Show them how to count; they are to either make tally marks or if practical, count by category and price.",
"Count one section as a group to show your process including how to count, hash marks, what the sheet should look like when turned in, etc.",
"If they did a good job, tell them you will contact them for the next time you count your merchandise.",
"Once you have these figures, you can easily figure your open-to-buy (how much you can purchase based on what you already have in your store), shrink (the difference between what you thought you had and actually have caused by not checking invoices, sloppy transfers, mis-keyed items and theft,) and plan changes.",
"Oh and if you do stock balancing to your POS - make sure you are transferring any shortages out to a dead store like #999 or in from store #999 so you have accurate tracking of the differences.",
"Even if you use your own employees to count stock, these steps will help it not be a hassle but an organized breeze.",
"As always if you have questions about temporary workers, age requirements and the like, please consult your local labor board to ensure compliance.",
"Don't let your fear of work keep you from knowing exactly how much stock you have so you can alter your plans and build your retail sales.",
"Are you a hungry brick-and-mortar store owner who’s ready for a fresh, people- obsessed strategy? This training is for you if you want to grow your business using a powerful customer experience formula proven to make your cash register chirp.",
"Results may vary depending on your commitment to practice, to role-play, and to hold associates accountable for using what is taught."
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"parsed_md": "Why and How To Do A Physical Inventory On A Shoestring Budget\n\n 1. Shop\n 2. Blog\n 3. Video Library\n 4. Login\n 5. Contact\n\nSkip to main content\n\n 1. Shop\n 2. Blog\n 3. Videos\n 4. Podcast\n 5. Login\n\nMenu\n\n * Speaking\n * SALESRX Online Retail Sales Training\n * In Person Sales Training\n * Consulting\n * Retail 101\n\n * Retail Sales Training\n * Retail Sales Training Online\n * Retail Sales Strategis\n * Retail Merchandising\n * Retail Resource Centre\n * The Retail Doctor Video Library\n * About\n\n * Clients\n * Contact\n\nTopics: Retail Sales Retail inventory\n\n# Why and How To Do A Physical Inventory On A Shoestring Budget\n\nBy Bob Phibbs\n\nMerchandise on the sales floor can look pretty but it is your money sitting\nthere.\n\nWhile you can do an inventory of your store any time, traditionally it is the\nlast weekend of January or the end of July when your SKUs are potentially\nlowest.\n\n### Three reasons to perform a physical inventory:\n\n * Counting your stock isn’t just for insurance reasons, but a major determiner of your store's health.\n\n * You can get buy-in from your employees that, once completed, will mean less out-of stocks and having more of the best sellers.\n\n * You are also bound to find items you didn't know you even had.\n\nI'm sharing a system I've used for counting the stock of a store because 95%\nof retail consists of single store operators who may not see the value in\ndoing one.\n\nThat's because...\n\nCounting stock and reconciling your records can seem daunting – especially if\nyou haven’t done one for awhile or have a larger store. Or expensive if you\nhire an outside service. But don't let either of those stop you - you can\ncount your stock on a shoestring budget...\n\nSee my companion post, Making Friends With Clearance\n\nPreparation is the key!\n\nHere’s how to do it and maintain your sanity. If you already have procedures\nfor your shop or other type of business, check to see if you’ve addressed all\nthe points below.\n\n### A Week Before\n\n#### Price it.\n\n * Everything in the store, ideally with category number, price and date/year.\n\n#### Organize.\n\n * Everything as much as possible by category.\n\n * Write out an instruction sheet that pertains to your store. For example, What is a unit.\n\n#### Map it.\n\n * Take an oversize piece of paper and create a map of your store. Sketch out the location of every rack, display, wall, and shelf if necessary. Don’t forget the back room or storage area.\n\n * Beginning at the front and working counter clockwise, walk around and assign each rack, display, shelf a number; each number will represent a different section.\n\n * Number tracking sheets to correspond to the sections on your map. Your goal is to have lots of sections to make counting easier.\n\n * To speed counting, enter categories (from you POS system) onto the counting sheets with every price in the section listed. If a description could speed counting, enter it prior as well.\n\n * Have plenty of extra blank sheets for sections that have too many price points for one page or missed sections.\n\n#### Arrange it.\n\n * Try to keep categories or merchandise together; you don’t want a lot of onesies and twosies or it will slow down counting dramatically.\n\n#### Plan it.\n\n * Decide the date you’ll close early say 5pm. If you’ll close early, put a sign up for customers at least five days in advance. An inventory should take no more than four hours if you have enough help.\n\n#### Figure it.\n\n * Write up details of how many helpers you’ll need and how you’ll pay them. Teenagers appreciate cash so I always paid out of petty cash having them sign a time card as proof with all their information.\n\n * Call your insurance agent and see if they will cover your liability for a one‐time event.\n\n#### Recruit counters.\n\n * If you don't have enough staff, call your local high school counseling center and tell them you want to hire about 15 responsible kids to help with inventory.\n\n * You’ll pay them minimum wage cash and have pizza and sodas. They must call you in advance to confirm.\n\n * Get their name, cell phone and email address. Signup any that call – some won’t show and you’ll be covered.\n\n * Get plenty of pencils with erasers.\n\n#### Wait.\n\n * Don’t allow yourself to start counting through the day, customer service will suffer.\n\n### The Big Night\n\n#### Feed them.\n\n * Order a couple of pizzas to be delivered with soft drinks.\n\n#### Track them.\n\n * As your counters arrive, check off their names.\n\n#### Set the ground rules.\n\n * No horseplay, accuracy is expected, be nice to each other, if you don’t follow rules, you’ll be asked to leave.\n\n * No one will be paid until they have signed their time card and all information filled out.\n\n#### Buddy ‘em up.\n\n * Pair a person who knows the store with one who doesn’t.\n\n#### Instruct them.\n\n * Tell them what you are going to be doing.\n\n * Show them how to count; they are to either make tally marks or if practical, count by category and price.\n\n * All prices are at full retail, not sale prices.\n\n * Anything unpriced should be pulled, brought to the counter and counted last.\n\n * Count in pencil.\n\n#### Show them.\n\n * Count one section as a group to show your process including how to count, hash marks, what the sheet should look like when turned in, etc.\n\n * They should check with you to make sure their first sheet is done correctly.\n\n#### Help them.\n\n * Before they turn it in, all tally marks should be tallied into one number per line.\n\n * Assign one person the map– usually the manager to be responsible every sheet is counted.\n\n * As sheets are finished they are to put a red check on the map and the inventory sheet\n\n * If practical, the map person can tally up each sheet that night but could wait until the following morning.\n\n * Each sheet should have a total $ at the bottom by category.\n\n#### Thank them.\n\n * If they did a good job, tell them you will contact them for the next time you count your merchandise.\n\n### The Next Day\n\n#### Total up all sheets by category.\n\n * Enter your grand total somewhere safe\n\nOnce you have these figures, you can easily figure your open-to-buy (how much\nyou can purchase based on what you already have in your store), shrink (the\ndifference between what you thought you had and actually have caused by not\nchecking invoices, sloppy transfers, mis-keyed items and theft,) and plan\nchanges.\n\nWithout a physical count, you do not have accurate information.\n\nOh and if you do stock balancing to your POS - make sure you are transferring\nany shortages out to a dead store like #999 or in from store #999 so you have\naccurate tracking of the differences.\n\nIn Sum\n\nEven if you use your own employees to count stock, these steps will help it\nnot be a hassle but an organized breeze.\n\nAs always if you have questions about temporary workers, age requirements and\nthe like, please consult your local labor board to ensure compliance.\n\nDon't let your fear of work keep you from knowing exactly how much stock you\nhave so you can alter your plans and build your retail sales.\n\n * Tweet\n\n### Searching for ways to convert more lookers into buyers?\n\nClick the button below to read more about our latest Features & Benefits\nCourse launch\n\nLearn more\n\nBob Phibbs\n\nTopics: Retail Sales Retail inventory\n\n### The 5 Shifts Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Are Making to Generate Up to 20%\nHigher Profits Every Month\n\nI'm ready to win\n\n## The 5 Shifts Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Are Making to Generate Up to 20%\nHigher Profits Every Month\n\nAre you a hungry brick-and-mortar store owner who’s ready for a fresh, people-\nobsessed strategy? 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"Having problems with inventory accuracy? Implementing technologies such as bar coding systems, RFID, and pick-to-light are often assumed to be the solutions to inaccurate inventories. If properly implemented these technologies can help reduce errors, however, none of them will eliminate all errors, and a poorly implemented system can leave you worse off than you were before. Whether you are planning on implementing additional systems or not you should consider taking care of the basics first.",
"There is nothing revolutionary about my list of \"The Basics\", it's simply a series of steps which define a process for achieving higher levels of inventory accuracy. Your success or failure will be determined by your implementation of these steps. This is not something that should be rushed; throwing a quick fix approach together to alleviate an immediate need may be more damaging in the long run since the success of this plan requires a cooperative effort by many people within your organization. If your first attempt fails, you will find it more difficult to get a high level of cooperation for your next try. Take the time and do it right.",
"Maintaining inventory accuracy must be an integral part of the attitude of the organization. Like quality, customer service, and plant safety, accuracy must be promoted throughout the organization as everyone's responsibility. This attitude must start at the top levels. Yeah I know all you managers and execs out there want an accurate inventory but are you doing your part through your decisions and business practices to promote it. Processes are often shortcut in the name of \"Customer Service\" (this also applies to processes for Quality, Inventory Management, and Production Plans) that reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of the plan, which in the long run will reduce your ability to service your customers. Remember that these plans are designed to meet the needs of the customer, don't compromise them.",
"You'll struggle to make any progress if you have not clearly defined the processes throughout the organization that affect inventory. While defining the processes, you should be looking for opportunities for errors and implementing changes to eliminate or reduce them. Even the most accurate employee will make errors, I suggest placing formal checks in place for critical operations. Get as many people involved in this step to ensure you have a complete and accurate understanding of the processes. Anything missed in this step will require new procedures and additional employee training later, so once again, \"take the time and do it right\".",
"This is the part where you use the previously defined processes to document the procedures the employees will follow to maintain inventory integrity. The procedures documented here should not be limited to inventory issues; they should be the complete procedure including quality, physical aspects, and safety. This documentation should be as clear and comprehensive as possible. It should be written for a specific task within a specific job responsibility, it should include everything the employee needs to know to complete the task and nothing else. For example: if a stock clerk's responsibility is to notify the supervisor of any discrepancies, that is all it should state in the procedure for the stock clerk even though there will be additional procedures for dealing with the discrepancy. Procedures should also include the correct method for filling out and processing paperwork, the sequence and timing of entering data, and any checks that are required to be performed. If there are any exceptions to a procedure they should be specified in the document, allowing undocumented exceptions to a procedure will decrease its effectiveness. Be realistic, procedures are not a \"wish list\", they are the documentation of the requirements of a specific task. You must be prepared to enforce compliance to all procedures. Once you are completed with the documentation, I suggest you first distribute the procedures to a few key employees, then take a couple of weeks for you and the key employees to monitor existing operations to see if anything was missed or if anything is incorrect. Once this is done, the procedures should be officially put into effect and distributed to all employees.",
"Handing out a written procedure does not constitute employee training. It is important to set a training schedule to go through all the procedures with groups of employees. Take whatever time is necessary to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the procedures. Make it clear that the procedure document is the only way to perform the task. If you did your job correctly in defining the processes and documenting the procedures you shouldn't run into many surprises during the training. Try to refrain from making changes or exceptions to the documentation at this time (unless there is a critical error). Last minute changes or exceptions will cause confusion and diminish the value of the documents. Make notes for possible future revisions of the procedures instead. Set a timetable for publishing and putting into effect revisions (every quarter or six months). Frequent revisions of procedures tend to cause confusion and make it difficult to enforce adherence.",
"I am a big advocate of formal testing of employees on procedures. This is the only way to know if they understand them (or have even read them). Be prepared, this will scare the hell out of your staff. Do not make the tests too difficult, I suggest multiple choice questions and maybe some true/false. You may also need testing which requires the employee to perform the task in the presence of the tester. Make a point to include items in the test that are known to have been issues in the past. There should not be any penalties for incorrect answers on the test. Any incorrectly answered questions should be discussed with the employee to ensure that he/she now understands the correct answer. You may need to make arrangements to conduct the test verbally for employees with inadequate reading skills or other arrangements if language is an issue.",
"You must begin to monitor the processes for compliance to the procedures immediately. Any actions observed which do not comply with the written procedures must be addressed immediately with the employees involved. As stated earlier, the written procedures are the only way to perform the task. Allowing employees to \"do it their own way\" (even if their way is a better way) will make it impossible to enforce compliance on other issues and will create problems when changes are made to processes. If they have a better way, consider it for the next revision at which point it would then become \"the only way\".",
"I am also a big advocate of setting minimum accuracy and production standards wherever feasible. Do your research to ensure the standards set are high enough yet still achievable. You will have to enforce these standards so it is critical to set them correctly. If in doubt, set them lower, you can always increase them later when more data is available. If you set them too high you have put yourself in a difficult position when it comes time to enforce them. Standards should be set for the specific task being performed. For example, the accuracy standard for a stock clerk stocking in random storage area would be lower than for one stocking in fixed locations. Setting standards requires tracking of the accuracy and productivity of the tasks being performed which makes it more viable when you have several people performing the same tasks.",
"Whether you have set standards or not I still suggest you track accuracy organizationally and individually. Accuracy tracking should always be measured as a percentage of total transactions. Tracking accuracy as flat numbers (number of errors) puts your more productive employees at a disadvantage, and at an organizational level will be skewed by variances in business activity. Accuracy tracking should be communicated to staff in a positive manner; it is a tool to facilitate improvement in processes and people. I have found that by simply tracking and communicating accuracy to employees you will see immediate reductions in errors even if standards are not set. The fact is we all want to be accurate; the problem is we all think that we are accurate and it's always the other guy who is making all the mistakes.",
"People must be held accountable for following documented procedures. You have spent the time to document the procedures, provide the training, and the testing. If someone is not following the procedures they must be dealt with applying appropriate disciplinary action. It's that simple. You may be amazed as to how much just one individual not following procedures can screw up your inventory. If you don't hold the employees accountable you may as well throw out everything you have done to this point. Mistakes are mistakes and everyone makes them, however, not following a specified procedure is a conscious decision made by the employee to not do what he/she was instructed to do.",
"We would like to believe that since we have taken the above steps we should now assume our inventory is accurate. Not necessarily. You will have to count it to determine the accuracy, as well as determining areas needing additional evaluation. Year-end physical inventories are tools used by accountants and do very little for inventory accuracy. You should count your inventory on a continuous basis (cycle counting) to maintain high levels of accuracy. This is one of the best ways of identifying problem areas on a timely basis and providing an environment conducive to continuous improvement. The way you count and the frequency of your counts should be designed for your specific type of operation. Read my article on Cycle Counting and Physical Inventories and check out Cycle Counting topics covered in my book.",
"You should be regularly reevaluating your processes and procedures. Results of your cycle count program should point you in the direction of areas where enhancements are needed. Business conditions often change and new processes are added which will require evaluation. As previously mentioned try to refrain from frequent revisions to procedures (the memo of the day), it is more effective to plan a revision date and group multiple revisions into a revised release of the procedures. These revisions should be implemented with the proper training and testing as was done during initial implementation.",
"As you may have noticed, each of the above steps is highly dependent on the successful implementation of the previous steps. Although this process for improving inventory accuracy is not very complicated, the implementation can prove to be demanding. Depending on the environment you are working in, it can sometimes seem to be an insurmountable task to change the attitudes of people towards inventory accuracy. It will require a high level of effort and diligence to ensure success.",
"Make sure you have control of which employees are affecting your inventory. This is especially true in manufacturing operations where the priorities of machine operators and production supervisors are meeting the production schedule, keeping the machines running, and ensuring the quality of the product being produced. Inventory accuracy will never be a primary responsibility of these types of positions. Once you come to this realization, it is easy to see the benefits of putting your inventory and material handling responsibilities in the hands of people whose primary responsibility is inventory. Also, within your material handling/warehouse positions you should limit the people doing miscellaneous type inventory adjustments.",
"I know, easier said than done. You've invested the time into training them, now figure out what you need to do to keep them. Once you have your processes and procedures under control you will find that new employees will become your #1 source of errors. My experience shows a new employee generally makes 2 to 5 times as many mistakes as a one-year employee and 5 to 10 times as many mistakes as a five-year employee. These numbers are based on operations that track accuracy and promote continuous improvement. If you're not tracking accuracy, your five-year employees may be making as many mistakes as they did during their first year. Also high employee turnover results in operations that are frequently short staffed which will almost always lead to increased errors.",
"May sound like a contradiction to the previous suggestion, however, if you have made every effort to assist an employee in improving their accuracy and insufficient progress is being made you will need to get them away from your inventory. Again, don't underestimate the damage that can result from just one employee's errors.",
"Some people feel that checking or rechecking work is admitting failure or is a waste since it \"should be done right the first time\", so I'll say it once again, everyone makes mistakes, that means everyone. If you find there are certain areas that are highly prone to errors (such as random stocking areas) or critical parts of your operation where a mistake can have significant detrimental effect, consider putting checks in place. A check may be an employee checking their own work or a specific checking operation. Outbound shipments should always have some type of check in place, the specific type of check will vary from operation to operation. In a high-volume, low-value shipping operation a simple looking over the shipment may be all that's feasible, while in a lower-volume, high-value shipping operation I've had as many as three people performing redundant checks of each shipment prior to loading.",
"How you store your product will also affect accuracy. Crowded unorganized areas become \"black holes\" for missing product. Crowded areas also cause increase damage to product that is often disposed of without inventory corrections being made. High-density storage makes it very difficult to accurately count the product. Maintaining proper lighting, shelf and product labeling, and organization makes it easier to stock, pick, and count product thus increasing levels of accuracy.",
"The more you know about how your specific inventory system works, the more successful you'll be in optimizing its features. Computer systems are regularly blamed for things that are usually turn out to be human error, however, occasionally your computer system can be the source of the problem. Bugs, glitches, hiccups or whatever you want to call them do occur and changes to system parameters to optimize functionality in one area can create havoc in a seemingly unrelated area. The only way to determine the source and correct these problems is to have a thorough understanding of how your system is set up and how the specific programs process the information. The bigger advantage to acquiring a high level of system knowledge lies in the amount of information you'll be able to extract from your system. Today's larger software systems maintain enormous amounts of data and contain far more functionality than most users realize. Managers need to be taking more active roles in system set up and implementations if they want to optimize the system to meet their business needs. The days of leaving it all up to the IS department are gone, the staffing levels of most IS departments are inadequate to deal with the complexity and the enormity of software packages today. IS personnel tend to spend the majority of their time making sure the system runs rather than optimizing its features.",
"The end result in accuracy improvement will be directly related to the effort put forth to achieve it. Building a sound consistent inventory accuracy plan will get people in the habit of being accurate, as the entire organization gets in the habit of being accurate you will find the accuracy plan starts to run itself. Until then, it will require a lot of work by those implementing it.",
"Check out my book, Inventory Accuracy: People, Processes, & Technology, for more detailed information on conducting cycle counts and physical inventories.",
"Dave Piasecki, is owner/operator of Inventory Operations Consulting LLC, a consulting firm providing services related to inventory management, material handling, and warehouse operations. He has over 25 years experience in operations management and can be reached through his website (https://www.inventoryops.com), where he maintains additional relevant information."
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Whether you\nare planning on implementing additional systems or not you should consider\ntaking care of the basics first.\n\n## The Basics\n\n * Attitude\n * Process Definition\n * Procedure Documentation\n * Employee Training\n * Employee Testing\n * Monitoring Processes for Compliance\n * Setting Standards\n * Tracking Accuracy\n * Accountability\n * Count, Count, Count\n * Reevaluate\n\nThere is nothing revolutionary about my list of \"The Basics\", it's simply a\nseries of steps which define a process for achieving higher levels of\ninventory accuracy. Your success or failure will be determined by your\nimplementation of these steps. This is not something that should be rushed;\nthrowing a quick fix approach together to alleviate an immediate need may be\nmore damaging in the long run since the success of this plan requires a\ncooperative effort by many people within your organization. If your first\nattempt fails, you will find it more difficult to get a high level of\ncooperation for your next try. Take the time and do it right.\n\n### Attitude.\n\nMaintaining inventory accuracy must be an integral part of the attitude of the\norganization. Like quality, customer service, and plant safety, accuracy must\nbe promoted throughout the organization as everyone's responsibility. This\nattitude must start at the top levels. Yeah I know all you managers and execs\nout there want an accurate inventory but are you doing your part through your\ndecisions and business practices to promote it. Processes are often shortcut\nin the name of \"Customer Service\" (this also applies to processes for Quality,\nInventory Management, and Production Plans) that reduce or eliminate the\neffectiveness of the plan, which in the long run will reduce your ability to\nservice your customers. Remember that these plans are designed to meet the\nneeds of the customer, don't compromise them.\n\n### Process Definition.\n\nYou'll struggle to make any progress if you have not clearly defined the\nprocesses throughout the organization that affect inventory. While defining\nthe processes, you should be looking for opportunities for errors and\nimplementing changes to eliminate or reduce them. Even the most accurate\nemployee will make errors, I suggest placing formal checks in place for\ncritical operations. Get as many people involved in this step to ensure you\nhave a complete and accurate understanding of the processes. Anything missed\nin this step will require new procedures and additional employee training\nlater, so once again, \"take the time and do it right\".\n\n### Procedure Documentation.\n\nThis is the part where you use the previously defined processes to document\nthe procedures the employees will follow to maintain inventory integrity. The\nprocedures documented here should not be limited to inventory issues; they\nshould be the complete procedure including quality, physical aspects, and\nsafety. This documentation should be as clear and comprehensive as possible.\nIt should be written for a specific task within a specific job responsibility,\nit should include everything the employee needs to know to complete the task\nand nothing else. For example: if a stock clerk's responsibility is to notify\nthe supervisor of any discrepancies, that is all it should state in the\nprocedure for the stock clerk even though there will be additional procedures\nfor dealing with the discrepancy. Procedures should also include the correct\nmethod for filling out and processing paperwork, the sequence and timing of\nentering data, and any checks that are required to be performed. If there are\nany exceptions to a procedure they should be specified in the document,\nallowing undocumented exceptions to a procedure will decrease its\neffectiveness. Be realistic, procedures are not a \"wish list\", they are the\ndocumentation of the requirements of a specific task. You must be prepared to\nenforce compliance to all procedures. Once you are completed with the\ndocumentation, I suggest you first distribute the procedures to a few key\nemployees, then take a couple of weeks for you and the key employees to\nmonitor existing operations to see if anything was missed or if anything is\nincorrect. Once this is done, the procedures should be officially put into\neffect and distributed to all employees.\n\n### Employee Training.\n\nHanding out a written procedure does not constitute employee training. It is\nimportant to set a training schedule to go through all the procedures with\ngroups of employees. Take whatever time is necessary to ensure they have a\nthorough understanding of the procedures. Make it clear that the procedure\ndocument is the only way to perform the task. If you did your job correctly in\ndefining the processes and documenting the procedures you shouldn't run into\nmany surprises during the training. Try to refrain from making changes or\nexceptions to the documentation at this time (unless there is a critical\nerror). Last minute changes or exceptions will cause confusion and diminish\nthe value of the documents. Make notes for possible future revisions of the\nprocedures instead. Set a timetable for publishing and putting into effect\nrevisions (every quarter or six months). Frequent revisions of procedures tend\nto cause confusion and make it difficult to enforce adherence.\n\n### Employee Testing.\n\nI am a big advocate of formal testing of employees on procedures. This is the\nonly way to know if they understand them (or have even read them). Be\nprepared, this will scare the hell out of your staff. Do not make the tests\ntoo difficult, I suggest multiple choice questions and maybe some true/false.\nYou may also need testing which requires the employee to perform the task in\nthe presence of the tester. Make a point to include items in the test that are\nknown to have been issues in the past. There should not be any penalties for\nincorrect answers on the test. Any incorrectly answered questions should be\ndiscussed with the employee to ensure that he/she now understands the correct\nanswer. You may need to make arrangements to conduct the test verbally for\nemployees with inadequate reading skills or other arrangements if language is\nan issue.\n\n### Monitoring Processes for Compliance.\n\nYou must begin to monitor the processes for compliance to the procedures\nimmediately. Any actions observed which do not comply with the written\nprocedures must be addressed immediately with the employees involved. As\nstated earlier, the written procedures are the only way to perform the task.\nAllowing employees to \"do it their own way\" (even if their way is a better\nway) will make it impossible to enforce compliance on other issues and will\ncreate problems when changes are made to processes. If they have a better way,\nconsider it for the next revision at which point it would then become \"the\nonly way\".\n\n### Setting Standards.\n\nI am also a big advocate of setting minimum accuracy and production standards\nwherever feasible. Do your research to ensure the standards set are high\nenough yet still achievable. You will have to enforce these standards so it is\ncritical to set them correctly. If in doubt, set them lower, you can always\nincrease them later when more data is available. If you set them too high you\nhave put yourself in a difficult position when it comes time to enforce them.\nStandards should be set for the specific task being performed. For example,\nthe accuracy standard for a stock clerk stocking in random storage area would\nbe lower than for one stocking in fixed locations. Setting standards requires\ntracking of the accuracy and productivity of the tasks being performed which\nmakes it more viable when you have several people performing the same tasks.\n\n### Tracking Accuracy.\n\nWhether you have set standards or not I still suggest you track accuracy\norganizationally and individually. Accuracy tracking should always be measured\nas a percentage of total transactions. Tracking accuracy as flat numbers\n(number of errors) puts your more productive employees at a disadvantage, and\nat an organizational level will be skewed by variances in business activity.\nAccuracy tracking should be communicated to staff in a positive manner; it is\na tool to facilitate improvement in processes and people. I have found that by\nsimply tracking and communicating accuracy to employees you will see immediate\nreductions in errors even if standards are not set. The fact is we all want to\nbe accurate; the problem is we all think that we are accurate and it's always\nthe other guy who is making all the mistakes.\n\n### Accountability.\n\nPeople must be held accountable for following documented procedures. You have\nspent the time to document the procedures, provide the training, and the\ntesting. If someone is not following the procedures they must be dealt with\napplying appropriate disciplinary action. It's that simple. You may be amazed\nas to how much just one individual not following procedures can screw up your\ninventory. If you don't hold the employees accountable you may as well throw\nout everything you have done to this point. Mistakes are mistakes and everyone\nmakes them, however, not following a specified procedure is a conscious\ndecision made by the employee to not do what he/she was instructed to do.\n\n### Count, Count, Count.\n\nWe would like to believe that since we have taken the above steps we should\nnow assume our inventory is accurate. Not necessarily. You will have to count\nit to determine the accuracy, as well as determining areas needing additional\nevaluation. Year-end physical inventories are tools used by accountants and do\nvery little for inventory accuracy. You should count your inventory on a\ncontinuous basis (cycle counting) to maintain high levels of accuracy. This is\none of the best ways of identifying problem areas on a timely basis and\nproviding an environment conducive to continuous improvement. The way you\ncount and the frequency of your counts should be designed for your specific\ntype of operation. Read my article on Cycle Counting and Physical Inventories\nand check out Cycle Counting topics covered in my book.\n\n### Reevaluate.\n\nYou should be regularly reevaluating your processes and procedures. Results of\nyour cycle count program should point you in the direction of areas where\nenhancements are needed. Business conditions often change and new processes\nare added which will require evaluation. As previously mentioned try to\nrefrain from frequent revisions to procedures (the memo of the day), it is\nmore effective to plan a revision date and group multiple revisions into a\nrevised release of the procedures. These revisions should be implemented with\nthe proper training and testing as was done during initial implementation.\n\nAs you may have noticed, each of the above steps is highly dependent on the\nsuccessful implementation of the previous steps. Although this process for\nimproving inventory accuracy is not very complicated, the implementation can\nprove to be demanding. Depending on the environment you are working in, it can\nsometimes seem to be an insurmountable task to change the attitudes of people\ntowards inventory accuracy. It will require a high level of effort and\ndiligence to ensure success.\n\n## Additional recommendations.\n\nThe following are some additional suggestions that may help in your quest for\na more accurate inventory.\n\n### Dedicate positions for managing inventory.\n\nMake sure you have control of which employees are affecting your inventory.\nThis is especially true in manufacturing operations where the priorities of\nmachine operators and production supervisors are meeting the production\nschedule, keeping the machines running, and ensuring the quality of the\nproduct being produced. Inventory accuracy will never be a primary\nresponsibility of these types of positions. Once you come to this realization,\nit is easy to see the benefits of putting your inventory and material handling\nresponsibilities in the hands of people whose primary responsibility is\ninventory. Also, within your material handling/warehouse positions you should\nlimit the people doing miscellaneous type inventory adjustments.\n\n### Control employee turnover.\n\nI know, easier said than done. You've invested the time into training them,\nnow figure out what you need to do to keep them. Once you have your processes\nand procedures under control you will find that new employees will become your\n#1 source of errors. My experience shows a new employee generally makes 2 to 5\ntimes as many mistakes as a one-year employee and 5 to 10 times as many\nmistakes as a five-year employee. These numbers are based on operations that\ntrack accuracy and promote continuous improvement. If you're not tracking\naccuracy, your five-year employees may be making as many mistakes as they did\nduring their first year. Also high employee turnover results in operations\nthat are frequently short staffed which will almost always lead to increased\nerrors.\n\n### Be prepared to dismiss or reassign employees.\n\nMay sound like a contradiction to the previous suggestion, however, if you\nhave made every effort to assist an employee in improving their accuracy and\ninsufficient progress is being made you will need to get them away from your\ninventory. Again, don't underestimate the damage that can result from just one\nemployee's errors.\n\n### Don't be afraid to put Checks in place.\n\nSome people feel that checking or rechecking work is admitting failure or is a\nwaste since it \"should be done right the first time\", so I'll say it once\nagain, everyone makes mistakes, that means everyone. If you find there are\ncertain areas that are highly prone to errors (such as random stocking areas)\nor critical parts of your operation where a mistake can have significant\ndetrimental effect, consider putting checks in place. A check may be an\nemployee checking their own work or a specific checking operation. Outbound\nshipments should always have some type of check in place, the specific type of\ncheck will vary from operation to operation. In a high-volume, low-value\nshipping operation a simple looking over the shipment may be all that's\nfeasible, while in a lower-volume, high-value shipping operation I've had as\nmany as three people performing redundant checks of each shipment prior to\nloading.\n\n### Storage Areas.\n\nHow you store your product will also affect accuracy. Crowded unorganized\nareas become \"black holes\" for missing product. Crowded areas also cause\nincrease damage to product that is often disposed of without inventory\ncorrections being made. High-density storage makes it very difficult to\naccurately count the product. Maintaining proper lighting, shelf and product\nlabeling, and organization makes it easier to stock, pick, and count product\nthus increasing levels of accuracy.\n\n### Know your inventory system.\n\nThe more you know about how your specific inventory system works, the more\nsuccessful you'll be in optimizing its features. Computer systems are\nregularly blamed for things that are usually turn out to be human error,\nhowever, occasionally your computer system can be the source of the problem.\nBugs, glitches, hiccups or whatever you want to call them do occur and changes\nto system parameters to optimize functionality in one area can create havoc in\na seemingly unrelated area. The only way to determine the source and correct\nthese problems is to have a thorough understanding of how your system is set\nup and how the specific programs process the information. The bigger advantage\nto acquiring a high level of system knowledge lies in the amount of\ninformation you'll be able to extract from your system. Today's larger\nsoftware systems maintain enormous amounts of data and contain far more\nfunctionality than most users realize. Managers need to be taking more active\nroles in system set up and implementations if they want to optimize the system\nto meet their business needs. The days of leaving it all up to the IS\ndepartment are gone, the staffing levels of most IS departments are inadequate\nto deal with the complexity and the enormity of software packages today. IS\npersonnel tend to spend the majority of their time making sure the system runs\nrather than optimizing its features.\n\nThe end result in accuracy improvement will be directly related to the effort\nput forth to achieve it. Building a sound consistent inventory accuracy plan\nwill get people in the habit of being accurate, as the entire organization\ngets in the habit of being accurate you will find the accuracy plan starts to\nrun itself. Until then, it will require a lot of work by those implementing\nit.\n\nCheck out my book, Inventory Accuracy: People, Processes, & Technology, for\nmore detailed information on conducting cycle counts and physical inventories.\n\nGo to Articles Page for more articles by Dave Piasecki.\n\n© Copyright. Content on InventoryOps.com is copyright-protected and is not\navailable for republication.\n\nDave Piasecki, is owner/operator of Inventory Operations Consulting LLC, a\nconsulting firm providing services related to inventory management, material\nhandling, and warehouse operations. He has over 25 years experience in\noperations management and can be reached through his website\n(https://www.inventoryops.com), where he maintains additional relevant\ninformation.\n\nMy Business\n\nInventory Operations Consulting LLC provides Fast, Affordable, Expert\nassistance with Inventory Management and Warehouse Operations.\n\nE-consulting options are available.\n\nMy Books\n\nSponsored Links\n\nTop Home SiteMap Articles Glossary Links Equipment Pics Bookshelf My Books\nAbout Contact Consulting\n\nCopyright © Inventory Operations Consulting LLC\n\n"
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"\"Brachy\" means \"shortened\" and \"cephalic\" means \"head\". The skull bones of brachycephalic dogs are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a \"pushed in\" appearance. Due to the shorter bones of the face and nose, the anatomy and relationship with the other soft tissue structures are altered; some of these changes can cause physical problems for the affected dog.",
"Brachycephalic airway syndrome refers to a particular set of upper airway abnormalities that affects brachycephalic dogs. This syndrome is also called brachycephalic respiratory syndrome, brachycephalic syndrome or congenital obstructive upper airway disease. The upper airway abnormalities that occur in this syndrome include stenotic nares, an elongated soft palate, a hypoplastic trachea and everted laryngeal saccules. An individual dog with brachycephalic syndrome may be affected with a combination of one or more of these abnormalities.",
"Dogs with stenotic nares have abnormally narrowed or small nostrils; the narrowing restricts the amount of air that can flow into the nostrils. A dog with an elongated soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth) has a soft palate that is too long for the length of the mouth; the excess length partially blocks the entrance to the trachea at the back of the throat. A hypoplastic trachea means that the trachea or windpipe has a smaller diameter than normal. The laryngeal saccules are small sacs or pouches that are located just inside the larynx (voice box); these saccules evert (turn outwards) or are sucked into the airway by pressure associated with the increased respiratory effort caused by the stenotic nares and/or the elongated soft palate. Everted laryngeal saccules will further obstruct airway flow.",
"Any of these upper airway abnormalities can cause increased airway resistance, increasing the effort required to inhale. Most dogs with this syndrome are able to breathe more easily through their mouth than their nose. Generally, the more abnormalities present the more severe the symptoms.",
"Most dogs are diagnosed with brachycephalic airway syndrome between 1 and 4 years of age, with a range in ages from less than 1 year to as old as 11. Both males and females appear to be affected equally. Dogs with multiple abnormalities tend to develop problems at an earlier age.",
"If you have a brachycephalic dog, your veterinarian may discuss this syndrome with you as part of a routine health examination, or you may bring your dog in for an examination because of an episode of respiratory distress or a fainting spell.",
"This syndrome will be diagnosed on the basis of the dog's breed, clinical signs and results of a physical examination. Stenotic nares can usually be diagnosed on visual inspection. Diagnosis of an elongated soft palate, everted laryngeal saccules or other associated anatomical changes in the mouth will require heavy sedation or full general anesthesia.",
"Since dogs with this syndrome have an increased risk of complications associated with general anesthesia, your veterinarian will recommend pre- anesthetic blood work and chest x-rays to evaluate the general health of your dog and minimize the risks. If your pet undergoes general anesthesia to diagnose this condition, your veterinarian will recommend that any necessary surgical correction be performed at the same time.",
"Corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and oxygen therapy may all be useful for short term relief of airway inflammation or respiratory distress. However, medical management of this condition does not correct the underlying anatomical abnormalities.",
"Surgery is the treatment of choice whenever the anatomic abnormalities interfere with the patient's breathing. Stenotic nares can be surgically corrected by removing a wedge of tissue from the nostrils, allowing improved airflow through the nostrils. An elongated soft palate can be surgically shortened to a more normal length. Everted laryngeal saccules can be surgically removed to eliminate the obstruction in the larynx.",
"In the early post-operative period, swelling of the surgical sites may occur and interfere with breathing. Therefore, your veterinarian will closely monitor your pet after the surgery has been performed. The degree of monitoring that will be necessary depends on the surgical procedures that were performed.",
"The overall prognosis for patients with brachycephalic syndrome depends upon how many anatomic abnormalities are present, and how old the dog is at the time of diagnosis and treatment.",
"Dogs under 2 years of age at the time of surgical correction have a better post-operative prognosis than dogs that are older. Dogs that only require surgical correction for stenotic nares and/or an elongated soft palate have a better prognosis than dogs with more defects. Dogs with a hypoplastic trachea have a variable prognosis. Dogs that have other problems such as allergic airway disease or that have developed secondary problems from the airway distress have a poorer prognosis. However, appropriate management can significantly improve the quality of life for these pets.",
"Dogs with brachycephalic airway syndrome should be fitted with a harness that does not tug at the neck area. It is not advisable to use a regular neck collar for these dogs, since the collar can put undue pressure on the neck.",
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"parsed_md": "Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals\n\n## VCA Specialty Advanced Care For Pets\n\nVCA Animal Hospitals\n\n * VCA Quality Care\n * Pet Care\n\n * Cat Care\n * Dog Care\n * VCA Big Pet Project\n * VCA CareClub\n * Pet Health Information\n * Pet Adoption\n * Locations\n * News\n\nBrachycephalic Airway Syndrome in DogsPet Info\n\nTweet\n\nPrint\n\n## Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Dogs\n\n### What does brachycephalic mean?\n\n\"Brachy\" means \"shortened\" and \"cephalic\" means \"head\". The skull bones of\nbrachycephalic dogs are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a\n\"pushed in\" appearance. Due to the shorter bones of the face and nose, the\nanatomy and relationship with the other soft tissue structures are altered;\nsome of these changes can cause physical problems for the affected dog.\n\nExamples of breeds that are brachycephalic include Bulldogs, Boxers, Boston\nTerriers, Pekingese, Chinese Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus and Bull Mastiffs.\n\n### What is brachycephalic airway syndrome?\n\nBrachycephalic airway syndrome refers to a particular set of upper airway\nabnormalities that affects brachycephalic dogs. This syndrome is also called\nbrachycephalic respiratory syndrome, brachycephalic syndrome or congenital\nobstructive upper airway disease. The upper airway abnormalities that occur in\nthis syndrome include stenotic nares, an elongated soft palate, a hypoplastic\ntrachea and everted laryngeal saccules. An individual dog with brachycephalic\nsyndrome may be affected with a combination of one or more of these\nabnormalities.\n\nDogs with stenotic nares have abnormally narrowed or small nostrils; the\nnarrowing restricts the amount of air that can flow into the nostrils. A dog\nwith an elongated soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth) has a\nsoft palate that is too long for the length of the mouth; the excess length\npartially blocks the entrance to the trachea at the back of the throat. A\nhypoplastic trachea means that the trachea or windpipe has a smaller diameter\nthan normal. The laryngeal saccules are small sacs or pouches that are located\njust inside the larynx (voice box); these saccules evert (turn outwards) or\nare sucked into the airway by pressure associated with the increased\nrespiratory effort caused by the stenotic nares and/or the elongated soft\npalate. Everted laryngeal saccules will further obstruct airway flow.\n\n### What are the symptoms of brachycephalic airway syndrome?\n\nAny of these upper airway abnormalities can cause increased airway resistance,\nincreasing the effort required to inhale. Most dogs with this syndrome are\nable to breathe more easily through their mouth than their nose. Generally,\nthe more abnormalities present the more severe the symptoms.\n\n> \"Generally, the more abnormalities present the more severe the symptoms.\"\n\nMildly affected dogs will have noisy breathing, especially with exercise, and\nmost will snort when excited and snore when relaxed or asleep. Severely\naffected animals have more pronounced airway noise, appear to tire easily with\nexercise, and may collapse or faint after exercise. Other symptoms may include\ncoughing, gagging, retching and vomiting. Symptoms are often worse in hot or\nhumid weather.\n\n> \"Symptoms are often worse in hot or humid weather.\"\n\nOver time, dogs with this syndrome may develop other secondary problems,\nincluding inflammation of other structures in the airways. In the long term,\nthe increased effort associated with breathing can put an increased strain on\nthe heart.\n\nMost dogs are diagnosed with brachycephalic airway syndrome between 1 and 4\nyears of age, with a range in ages from less than 1 year to as old as 11. Both\nmales and females appear to be affected equally. Dogs with multiple\nabnormalities tend to develop problems at an earlier age.\n\n### How is brachycephalic airway syndrome diagnosed?\n\nIf you have a brachycephalic dog, your veterinarian may discuss this syndrome\nwith you as part of a routine health examination, or you may bring your dog in\nfor an examination because of an episode of respiratory distress or a fainting\nspell.\n\nThis syndrome will be diagnosed on the basis of the dog's breed, clinical\nsigns and results of a physical examination. Stenotic nares can usually be\ndiagnosed on visual inspection. Diagnosis of an elongated soft palate, everted\nlaryngeal saccules or other associated anatomical changes in the mouth will\nrequire heavy sedation or full general anesthesia.\n\nSince dogs with this syndrome have an increased risk of complications\nassociated with general anesthesia, your veterinarian will recommend pre-\nanesthetic blood work and chest x-rays to evaluate the general health of your\ndog and minimize the risks. If your pet undergoes general anesthesia to\ndiagnose this condition, your veterinarian will recommend that any necessary\nsurgical correction be performed at the same time.\n\n### What is the treatment for brachycephalic airway syndrome?\n\n> \"Since obesity worsens the symptoms of brachycephalic airway syndrome...\"\n\nSince obesity worsens the symptoms of brachycephalic airway syndrome, weight\nloss is an important part of treatment if the pet is overweight. For dogs with\nonly mild or intermittent symptoms, their condition may be managed\nconservatively by controlling exercise levels, avoiding hot or humid\nconditions, keeping the dog in an air conditioned place during the summer, and\navoiding stress.\n\nCorticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and oxygen\ntherapy may all be useful for short term relief of airway inflammation or\nrespiratory distress. However, medical management of this condition does not\ncorrect the underlying anatomical abnormalities.\n\nSurgery is the treatment of choice whenever the anatomic abnormalities\ninterfere with the patient's breathing. Stenotic nares can be surgically\ncorrected by removing a wedge of tissue from the nostrils, allowing improved\nairflow through the nostrils. An elongated soft palate can be surgically\nshortened to a more normal length. Everted laryngeal saccules can be\nsurgically removed to eliminate the obstruction in the larynx.\n\n### How successful is surgery?\n\n> \"The earlier that the abnormalities associated with this syndrome are\n> corrected...\"\n\nThe earlier that the abnormalities associated with this syndrome are\ncorrected, the better since the condition worsens over time and may cause\nother abnormalities. Early correction of stenotic nares and/or an elongated\nsoft palate will significantly improve airway function and may prevent\ndevelopment of everted laryngeal saccules.\n\nIn the early post-operative period, swelling of the surgical sites may occur\nand interfere with breathing. Therefore, your veterinarian will closely\nmonitor your pet after the surgery has been performed. The degree of\nmonitoring that will be necessary depends on the surgical procedures that were\nperformed.\n\n### What is the prognosis for a dog with brachycephalic airway syndrome?\n\nThe overall prognosis for patients with brachycephalic syndrome depends upon\nhow many anatomic abnormalities are present, and how old the dog is at the\ntime of diagnosis and treatment.\n\nDogs under 2 years of age at the time of surgical correction have a better\npost-operative prognosis than dogs that are older. Dogs that only require\nsurgical correction for stenotic nares and/or an elongated soft palate have a\nbetter prognosis than dogs with more defects. Dogs with a hypoplastic trachea\nhave a variable prognosis. Dogs that have other problems such as allergic\nairway disease or that have developed secondary problems from the airway\ndistress have a poorer prognosis. However, appropriate management can\nsignificantly improve the quality of life for these pets.\n\n### Is there any other advice?\n\nDogs with brachycephalic airway syndrome should be fitted with a harness that\ndoes not tug at the neck area. It is not advisable to use a regular neck\ncollar for these dogs, since the collar can put undue pressure on the neck.\n\n> \"...dogs that require surgery to correct airway obstruction should not be\n> used for breeding.\"\n\nThis syndrome is directly related to the conformation or breed standard for\nbrachycephalic dogs. 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"The French Bulldog has enjoyed a long history as a companion dog. Created in England to be a miniature Bulldog, he accompanied English lacemakers to France, where he acquired his Frenchie moniker. Besides being a companion, he once served as an excellent ratter, but today his job focuses on being a fabulous family friend and show dog. He’s a rare dog breed, so expect to put in some time on a waiting list before you’re able to bring one home.",
"Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog make — plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high- rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents, are all good qualities in an apartment dog.",
"Some dogs are simply easier than others: they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies. Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time owner to manage. You'll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.",
"Some dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take even a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \"easygoing,\" \"tolerant,\" \"resilient,\" and even \"thick-skinned,\" can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play in a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.",
"Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive, barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These breeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take the dog to work.",
"Breeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as Greyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to live inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly walks.",
"Dogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are breeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well to cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, the dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat.",
"Some breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same person since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent to everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't the only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a home with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more easily.",
"Being gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by who's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (aka pit bulls). Small, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't so family-friendly.",
"**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.",
"Friendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely different things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs even if they're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some will turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor; dogs who lived with their littermates and mother until at least 6 to 8 weeks of age, and who spent lots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good canine social skills.",
"Stranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with a wagging tail and a nuzzle; others are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the breed, a dog who was exposed to lots of different types, ages, sizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an adult.",
"If you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some level of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does vary greatly among the breeds: Some dogs shed year-round, some \"blow\" seasonally -- produce a snowstorm of loose hair -- some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik you'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed, or relax your standards.",
"Drool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet spots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid- back attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to choose a dog who rates low in the drool department.",
"Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have the time and patience for a dog that needs a lot of grooming, or the money to pay someone else to do it.",
"Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an increased risk. If you're buying a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in, so you can ask the breeder about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.",
"Some breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in humans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a breed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make sure he gets enough exercise, and measure out his daily kibble in regular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.",
"Dogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the towering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding if he is compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might seem overpowering and intimidating but some of them are incredibly sweet! Take a look and find the right large dog for you!",
"Easy to train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word \"sit\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a treat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training. Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a \"What's in it for me?\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach them to want to comply with your requests.",
"Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they don't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work -- usually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience training and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout, as are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.",
"Common in most breeds during puppyhood and in retriever breeds at all ages, mouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly painless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to use their mouths to hold or \"herd\" their human family members, and they need training to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people. Mouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on a chew toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.",
"Prey Drive2More info +[caption id=\"attachment_55015\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"680\"] (Picture Credit: Haydn West - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)[/caption] Dogs that were bred to hunt, such as terriers, have an inborn desire to chase and sometimes kill other animals. Anything whizzing by — cats, squirrels, perhaps even cars — can trigger that instinct. Dogs that like to chase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll need a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good fit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats, hamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on the other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time getting their attention when there are birds flying by.See Dogs That Have Low Prey Drive",
"Some breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think about how the dog vocalizes — with barks or howls — and how often. If you're considering a hound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious \"strangers\" put him on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild? Do you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby?",
"Some breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian Huskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take off after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must follow their noses, or that bunny that just ran across the path, even if it means leaving you behind.",
"High-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to perform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or herding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely to spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells. Low-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze the day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and lifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog invigorating or annoying.",
"A vigorous dog may or may not be high-energy, but everything he does, he does with vigor: he strains on the leash (until you train him not to), tries to plow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor dog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.",
"Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need daily, vigorous exercise -- especially those that were originally bred for physically demanding jobs, such as herding or hunting. Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds that need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.",
"Some dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.",
"Dog Breed Group: Companion Dogs Height: 11 inches to 1 foot tall at the shoulder Weight: 16 to 28 pounds Life Span: 11 to 14 years",
"Bat-eared but oddly beautiful, the French Bulldog has a unique appeal. Aesthetically, other breeds undeniably are more glamorous and showy, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and what many behold in the French Bulldog are the attributes that make this breed one of the best companion dogs in the world today. The French Bulldog is small but substantial in build with a powerful muscular body. He sports a short easy-care coat to accompany his easygoing personality. The Frenchie likes to play, but he also enjoys spending his days relaxing on the sofa. That love of play and relaxed attitude carry over into their training sessions. French Bulldogs are intelligent, and training them is easy as long as you make it seem like a game and keep it fun. They are free thinkers and are not an ideal breed for competing in obedience or agility although some have risen to the challenge. This freethinking approach can also lead to a stubborn nature, and if they decide to dig in their heels there is no budging them. Frenchies are loving companions who thrive on human contact. If you want an outdoor dog who can be left alone for long periods, the Frenchie is not the breed for you. This is a dog who enjoys lavishing love on his human companions as much as he loves the same treatment in return. They generally get along well with everyone, including children. They can, however, be territorial and possessive of their people, especially in the presence of other dogs. Socialization is a must for this breed, but with their easy companionship this is an enjoyable task. With a nature that is both humorous and mischievous, the French Bulldog needs to live with someone who is consistent, firm, and patient with all the antics and idiosyncrasies that make him both frustrating and delightful. French Bulldogs make excellent watchdogs and will alert their people to approaching strangers, but it's not their style to bark without cause. They can be protective of their home and family and some will try to defend both with their life. French Bulldogs do not need a lot of room and do very well in apartments or small dwellings. A couple of 15-minute walks per day should keep them from becoming overweight. Keep the Frenchie in cool, comfortable surroundings. He's susceptible to heat exhaustion and needs an air-conditioned environment. This is not a dog who can stay outside on a hot day. French Bulldogs are wonderful companion dogs with a gentle nature. If you work at home, the Frenchie is happy to lie at your feet all day or follow you from room to room. People who love them describe them as mischievous goof balls and can't imagine life without them. They are a constant presence, and they'll love you with all the strength in their small bodies, proving time and again that beauty is on the inside.",
"French Bulldogs do not need a lot of exercise, but they do need daily walks to keep them at a healthy weight.",
"French Bulldogs do not handle heat very well and need to be monitored on hot days to ensure that they don't overexert themselves.",
"French Bulldogs can be easy to train, but they can also be stubborn. Be firm and patient when training this breed.",
"If you value cleanliness the French Bulldog may not be the dog for you, since he is prone to drooling, flatulence and some shedding. He can also be difficult to housetrain.",
"French Bulldogs can be a quiet breed and are not known as a breed that barks frequently although there are exceptions to every rule.",
"Although it is important to always supervise young children and dogs when they are together, the French Bulldog does very well with children.",
"French Bulldogs make wonderful watchdogs, but they can become territorial. They also like being the center of attention, which can lead to behavioral problems if they are overindulged.",
"French Bulldogs are companion dogs and thrive when they have human contact. They are not a breed that can be left alone for long periods or left outside to live.",
"The French Bulldog originated in England and was created to be a toy-size version of the Bulldog. The breed was quite popular among lace workers in the city of Nottingham and when many lace workers emigrated to France for better opportunities, they naturally brought their little bulldogs with them. The French Bulldog thrived in France and Europe, and his charm was soon discovered by Americans as well. The United States saw its first French Bulldog at the Westminster Kennel Club show in 1896. The breed was quickly nicknamed \"Frenchie,\" and it is still an affectionate name that is used today.",
"Generally a French Bulldog is about 11 to 12 inches tall. Males weigh 20 to 28 pounds, females 16 to 24 pounds.",
"This is a smart, loving dog who wants and needs to spend lots of time with his people. A fun-loving freethinker, the French Bulldog takes well to training when it's done in a positive manner with lots of food rewards, praise, and play.",
"Not all Frenchies will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.",
"* Hip Dysplasia: Hip dyplasia is a heritable condition in which the femur doesn't fit snugly into the pelvic socket of the hip joint. Hip dysplasia can exist with or without clinical signs. Some dogs exhibit pain and lameness on one or both rear legs. As the dog ages, arthritis can develop. X-ray screening for hip dysplasia is done by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program. Dogs with hip dysplasia should not be bred. Ask the breeder for proof that the parents have been tested for hip dysplasia and found to be free of problems.\n* Brachycephalic Syndrome: This disorder is found in dogs with short heads, narrowed nostrils, or elongated or soft palates. Their airways are obstructed to varying degrees and can cause anything from noisy or labored breathing to total collapse of the airway. Dogs with brachycephalic syndrome commonly snuffle and snort. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition but includes oxygen therapy as well as surgery to widen nostrils or shorten palates.\n* Allergies: Allergies are a common problem in dogs. There are three main types of allergies: food-based allergies, which are treated by an elimination process of certain foods from the dog's diet; contact allergies, caused by a reaction to a topical substance such as bedding, flea powders, dog shampoos, and other chemicals, and treated by removing the cause of the allergy; and inhalant allergies, caused by airborne allergens such as pollen, dust, and mildew. The medication for inhalant allergies depends on the severity of the allergy. It is important to note that ear infections often accompany inhalant allergies.\n* Hemivertebrae: This is a malformation of one or more vertebrae that causes it to be shaped like a wedge or triangle. This malformation can occur on its own or with other vertebrae malformations. Hemivertebra can cause no problems, or it can put pressure on the spinal cord. This can lead to pain, weakness, and or paralysis. There is no treatment for the condition unless there is spinal cord pressure.\n* Patellar Luxation: Also known as \"slipped stifles,\" this is a common problem in small dogs. It is caused when the patella, which has three parts — the femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap), and tibia (calf) — is not properly lined up and slips in and out of place (luxates). This causes lameness or an abnormal gait (the way the dog moves). It is a congenital disease, meaning it's present at birth, although the actual misalignment or luxation does not always occur until much later. The rubbing caused by patellar luxation can lead to arthritis, a degenerative joint disease. There are four grades of patellar luxation ranging from grade I, an occasional luxation causing temporary lameness in the joint, to grade IV, in which the turning of the tibia is severe and the patella cannot be realigned manually. This gives the dog a bowlegged appearance. Severe grades of patellar luxation may require surgical repair.\n* Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD): IDD occurs when a disc in the spine ruptures or herniates and pushes upward into the spinal cord. When the disc pushes into the spinal cord, nerve transmissions are inhibited from traveling along the spinal cord. Intervertebral Disc Disease can be caused by trauma, age, or simply from the physical jolt that occurs when a dog jumps off a sofa. When the disc ruptures, the dog usually feels pain and the ruptured disc can lead to weakness and temporary or permanent paralysis. Treatment usually involves nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) made specially for dogs. Never give your dog Tylenol or other NSAIDs made for people as they can be toxic. In some cases surgery can help, but it must be done within a day or so of the injury. You may also want to ask your veterinarian about physical rehabilitation. Treatments such as massage, water treadmills and electrical stimulation are available for dogs and can have excellent success.\n* Von Willebrand's Disease: This is a blood disorder that can be found in both humans and dogs. It affects the clotting process due to the reduction of von Willebrand factor in the blood. A dog affected by von Willebrand's disease will have signs such as nose bleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from surgery, and prolonged bleeding during heat cycles or after whelping. Occasionally blood is found in the stool. This disorder is usually diagnosed in your dog between the ages of 3 and 5 and cannot be cured. However, it can be managed with treatments that include cauterizing or suturing injuries, transfusions of the von Willebrand factor before surgery, and avoiding certain medications.\n* Cleft Palate: The palate is the roof of the mouth and separates the nasal and oral cavities. It is made up of two parts, hard and soft. A cleft palate has a slit that runs bilaterally or unilaterally and can range in size from a small hole to a large slit. A cleft palate can affect both the hard and soft palate separately and together and may cause a cleft lip. Puppies can be born with cleft palates, or a cleft palate can occur from an injury. Cleft palates are fairly common in dogs, but many puppies born with a cleft palate do not survive or are euthanized by the breeder. The only treatment for a cleft palate is surgery to close the hole, although not all dogs with a cleft palate require the surgery. It is important to get a diagnosis and treatment recommendation from your veterinarian.\n* Elongated Soft Palate: The soft palate is the extension of the roof of the mouth. When the soft palate is elongated, it can obstruct airways and cause difficulty in breathing. The treatment for Elongated Soft Palate is surgical removal of the excess palate.\nIf you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. In Frenchies, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm health clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).",
"French Bulldogs do not need a lot of exercise. They have fairly low energy levels, although there are exceptions to every rule. To keep their weight down, however, they need daily exercise through short walks or play times in the yard. Many French Bulldogs enjoy playing and will spend much of their time in various activities, but they are not so high energy that they need a large yard or long periods of exercise. This breed is prone to heat exhaustion and should not be exercised in hot temperatures. Limit walks and active play to cool mornings and evenings. When training a French Bulldog, take into account that although they are intelligent and usually eager to please, they are also free thinkers. That means they can be stubborn. Many different training techniques are successful with this breed, so don't give up if a certain method doesn't work; just try a different technique. To pique your Frenchie's interest, try to make training seem like a game with lots of fun and prizes. It is important to crate train your French Bulldog puppy even if you plan to give him the freedom of the house when he reaches adulthood. Regardless of breed, puppies explore, get into things they shouldn't, and chew things that can harm them. It can be expensive both to repair or replace destroyed items and to pay the vet bills that could arise, so crate training benefits your wallet and your temper as well as your puppy's well being.",
"Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. NOTE: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl. For more on feeding your Frenchie, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.",
"The coat of the French Bulldog is short, smooth, shiny, and fine. The skin is loose and wrinkled, especially at the head and shoulders, and has a soft texture. French Bulldogs come in a variety of colors, including fawn, cream, various shades of brindle — a coat patterned with specks and streaks of light and dark markings — such as black brindle and the striking tiger brindle, and brindle and white, known as brindle pied. French Bulldogs can be any color except solid black, liver (a solid reddish-brown with brown pigmentation on the lips and nose), mouse (a light steely gray), and black with white or tan. Run from any breeder who tells you that a particular color is rare and thus worth more money. Conversely, remember that you can't just order up a puppy of a particular color and gender. Having your heart set on a fawn female is a recipe for disappointment when the litter contains only cream and brindle males. French Bulldogs are fairly easy to groom and need only an occasional brushing to keep their coat healthy. They are average shedders. Begin grooming your Frenchie at a young age and teach your puppy to stand on a table or floor to make this experience easier on both of you. When you are grooming your Frenchie at any stage of life, take the time to check for any scabs, skin lesions, bare spots, rough, flaky skin, or signs of infections. You should also check ears, eyes and teeth for any discharge or bad smells. Both are signs that your Frenchie may need to see the veterinarian. Clean ears regularly with a damp warm cloth and run a cotton swab around the edge of the canal. Never stick the cotton swab into the actual ear canal. If the edges of the ears are dry, apply mineral or baby oil sparingly. The oil can also be used on a dry nose. French Bulldogs do not naturally wear their nails down and will need their nails trimmed regularly. This prevents splitting and tearing, which can be painful for the dog. Keep the facial wrinkles clean and dry to prevent bacterial infections. Whenever you bathe your dog, take the time to thoroughly dry the skin between the folds. Bathe your French Bulldog monthly or as needed, and use a high-quality dog shampoo to keep the natural oils in his skin and coat. French Bulldogs should be easy to groom, and with proper training and positive experiences during puppyhood, grooming can be a wonderful bonding time for you and your Frenchie. If you're uncomfortable with any aspect of grooming, such as trimming nails, take your dog to a professional groomer who understands the needs of French Bulldogs.",
"Frenchies get along well with children, and they're not so tiny that they can't live in a household with a toddler. That said, no dog should ever be left alone with a young child. It's just common sense to supervise and make sure that neither is poking or otherwise harassing the other. When they are socialized to them during puppyhood, Frenchies can get along well with other dogs and cats. Overly spoiled Frenchies, however, may be jealous toward other dogs, especially if those other dogs are getting attention from the Frenchie's very own person.",
"French Bulldogs are often acquired without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one, and these dogs often end up in the care of rescue groups, in need of adoption or fostering. If you're interested in adopting an Frenchie, a rescue group is a good place to start."
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"parsed_md": "French Bulldog Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts –\nDogtime\n\nSearch\n\n# French Bulldog\n\n##\n\nThe French Bulldog has enjoyed a long history as a companion dog. Created in\nEngland to be a miniature Bulldog, he accompanied English lacemakers to\nFrance, where he acquired his Frenchie moniker. Besides being a companion, he\nonce served as an excellent ratter, but today his job focuses on being a\nfabulous family friend and show dog. He’s a rare dog breed, so expect to put\nin some time on a waiting list before you’re able to bring one home.\n\nEverything French Bulldog Puppies!\n\nSee below for complete list of French Bulldog characteristics!\n\nAdditional articles you will be interested in:\n\n * Adoption\n * Bulldog Names\n * More Dog Names\n * Bringing Home Your Dog\n * Help with Training Puppies\n * Housetraining Puppies\n * Feeding a Puppy\n * Dog games\n * Teaching your dog tricks\n * How to take pictures of your dog\n\n#### Breed Characteristics:\n\nAdaptability\n\nAdapts Well to Apartment Living5More info +\n\nContrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog\nmake — plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-\nrise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other\nresidents, are all good qualities in an apartment dog.\n\nSee Dogs Not Well Suited to Apartment Living\n\nGood For Novice Owners5More info +\n\nSome dogs are simply easier than others: they take to training better and are\nfairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your\nmistakes or inconsistencies. Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent\nthinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time owner to manage. You'll\nget your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you\nchoose your new pooch.\n\nSee Dogs That Are Good For Experienced Owners\n\nSensitivity Level3More info +\n\nSome dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take\neven a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \"easygoing,\"\n\"tolerant,\" \"resilient,\" and even \"thick-skinned,\" can better handle a noisy,\nchaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or\nvariable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play\nin a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.\n\nSee Dogs That Have Low Sensitivity Levels\n\nTolerates Being Alone1More info +\n\nSome breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or\neven panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very\ndestructive, barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These\nbreeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take\nthe dog to work.\n\nSee Dogs Poorly Suited To Be Alone\n\nTolerates Cold Weather2More info +\n\nBreeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as\nGreyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to\nlive inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly\nwalks.\n\nSee Dogs Poorly Suited For Cold Weather\n\nTolerates Hot Weather1More info +\n\nDogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are\nbreeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well\nto cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, the dog will need\nto stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra\ncautious about exercising your dog in the heat.\n\nSee Dogs Poorly Suited For Hot Weather\n\nAll Around Friendliness\n\nAffectionate with Family5More info +\n\nSome breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same\nperson since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent\nto everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't\nthe only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a\nhome with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more\neasily.\n\nSee Dogs Less Affectionate with Family\n\nIncredibly Kid Friendly Dogs4More info +\n\nBeing gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and\nhugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming\nchildren are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by\nwho's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children,\nas are American Staffordshire Terriers (aka pit bulls). Small, delicate, and\npotentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't so family-friendly.\n\n**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a\nguarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed\ncan be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to\nget along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type,\nall dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful\ncircumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be\nsupervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.\n\nSee Dogs Not Kid Friendly\n\nDog Friendly4More info +\n\nFriendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely\ndifferent things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs even if\nthey're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some\nwill turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor; dogs who lived with their\nlittermates and mother until at least 6 to 8 weeks of age, and who spent lots\nof time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good\ncanine social skills.\n\nSee Dogs That Are Not Dog Friendly\n\nFriendly Toward Strangers4More info +\n\nStranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with a wagging tail and a nuzzle;\nothers are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the\nbreed, a dog who was exposed to lots of different types, ages, sizes, and\nshapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an adult.\n\nSee Dogs That Are More Shy\n\nHealth Grooming\n\nAmount Of Shedding3More info +\n\nIf you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some\nlevel of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does\nvary greatly among the breeds: Some dogs shed year-round, some \"blow\"\nseasonally -- produce a snowstorm of loose hair -- some do both, and some shed\nhardly at all. If you're a neatnik you'll need to either pick a low-shedding\nbreed, or relax your standards.\n\nSee Dogs That Shed Very Little\n\nDrooling Potential1More info +\n\nDrool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet\nspots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid-\nback attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to\nchoose a dog who rates low in the drool department.\n\nSee Dogs That Are Not Big Droolers\n\nEasy To Groom5More info +\n\nSome breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping,\nand other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have\nthe time and patience for a dog that needs a lot of grooming, or the money to\npay someone else to do it.\n\nSee Dogs That Require More Grooming\n\nGeneral Health2More info +\n\nDue to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic\nhealth problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of\nthat breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an\nincreased risk. If you're buying a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which\ngenetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in, so you can ask\nthe breeder about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and\nother relatives.\n\nSee Dogs More Prone To Health Problems\n\nPotential For Weight Gain4More info +\n\nSome breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in\nhumans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a\nbreed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make\nsure he gets enough exercise, and measure out his daily kibble in regular\nmeals rather than leaving food out all the time.\n\nSize2More info +\n\nDogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the\ntowering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding\nif he is compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might\nseem overpowering and intimidating but some of them are incredibly sweet! Take\na look and find the right large dog for you!\n\nSee Medium Dogs\n\nSee Small Dogs\n\nTrainability\n\nEasy To Train4More info +\n\nEasy to train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt\n(such as the word \"sit\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a\ntreat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition\nduring training. Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a\n\"What's in it for me?\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and\ngames to teach them to want to comply with your requests.\n\nSee Dogs That Are Challenging To Train\n\nIntelligence3More info +\n\nDogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and\nconcentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just\nas dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they\ndon't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work --\nusually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience\ntraining and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout,\nas are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.\n\nSee Dogs That Have Low Intelligence\n\nPotential For Mouthiness3More info +\n\nCommon in most breeds during puppyhood and in retriever breeds at all ages,\nmouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly\npainless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to\nuse their mouths to hold or \"herd\" their human family members, and they need\ntraining to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people.\nMouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on\na chew toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.\n\nPrey Drive2More info +[caption id=\"attachment_55015\" align=\"alignnone\"\nwidth=\"680\"] (Picture Credit: Haydn West - PA Images/PA Images via Getty\nImages)[/caption] Dogs that were bred to hunt, such as terriers, have an\ninborn desire to chase and sometimes kill other animals. Anything whizzing by\n— cats, squirrels, perhaps even cars — can trigger that instinct. Dogs that\nlike to chase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and\nyou'll need a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a\ngood fit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats,\nhamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on\nthe other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time\ngetting their attention when there are birds flying by.See Dogs That Have Low\nPrey Drive\n\nTendency To Bark Or Howl3More info +\n\nSome breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think\nabout how the dog vocalizes — with barks or howls — and how often. If you're\nconsidering a hound, would you find their trademark howls musical or\nmaddening? If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious\n\"strangers\" put him on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally\ndrive your dog wild? Do you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you\nhave neighbors nearby?\n\nSee Dogs That Are Mostly Quiet\n\nWanderlust Potential2More info +\n\nSome breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian\nHuskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take\noff after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must\nfollow their noses, or that bunny that just ran across the path, even if it\nmeans leaving you behind.\n\nSee Dogs Less Prone To Wander\n\nExercise Needs\n\nEnergy Level3More info +\n\nHigh-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to\nperform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or\nherding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a\nsignificant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely\nto spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.\nLow-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze\nthe day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and\nlifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog\ninvigorating or annoying.\n\nSee Dogs That Have Low Energy\n\nIntensity4More info +\n\nA vigorous dog may or may not be high-energy, but everything he does, he does\nwith vigor: he strains on the leash (until you train him not to), tries to\nplow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These\ndynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best\nfit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor\ndog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.\n\nSee Dogs With Low Intensity\n\nExercise Needs2More info +\n\nSome breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need\ndaily, vigorous exercise -- especially those that were originally bred for\nphysically demanding jobs, such as herding or hunting. Without enough\nexercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways\nyou don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds that need a lot\nof exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in\ntraining their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.\n\nSee Dogs That Don't Need Tons of Exercise\n\nPotential For Playfulness5More info +\n\nSome dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others\nare more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider\nhow many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have\nkids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.\n\nSee Dogs That Are Less Playfull\n\n#### Vital Stats:\n\nDog Breed Group: Companion Dogs Height: 11 inches to 1 foot tall at the\nshoulder Weight: 16 to 28 pounds Life Span: 11 to 14 years\n\n * Bat-eared but oddly beautiful, the French Bulldog has a unique appeal. Aesthetically, other breeds undeniably are more glamorous and showy, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and what many behold in the French Bulldog are the attributes that make this breed one of the best companion dogs in the world today. The French Bulldog is small but substantial in build with a powerful muscular body. He sports a short easy-care coat to accompany his easygoing personality. The Frenchie likes to play, but he also enjoys spending his days relaxing on the sofa. That love of play and relaxed attitude carry over into their training sessions. French Bulldogs are intelligent, and training them is easy as long as you make it seem like a game and keep it fun. They are free thinkers and are not an ideal breed for competing in obedience or agility although some have risen to the challenge. This freethinking approach can also lead to a stubborn nature, and if they decide to dig in their heels there is no budging them. Frenchies are loving companions who thrive on human contact. If you want an outdoor dog who can be left alone for long periods, the Frenchie is not the breed for you. This is a dog who enjoys lavishing love on his human companions as much as he loves the same treatment in return. They generally get along well with everyone, including children. They can, however, be territorial and possessive of their people, especially in the presence of other dogs. Socialization is a must for this breed, but with their easy companionship this is an enjoyable task. With a nature that is both humorous and mischievous, the French Bulldog needs to live with someone who is consistent, firm, and patient with all the antics and idiosyncrasies that make him both frustrating and delightful. French Bulldogs make excellent watchdogs and will alert their people to approaching strangers, but it's not their style to bark without cause. They can be protective of their home and family and some will try to defend both with their life. French Bulldogs do not need a lot of room and do very well in apartments or small dwellings. A couple of 15-minute walks per day should keep them from becoming overweight. Keep the Frenchie in cool, comfortable surroundings. He's susceptible to heat exhaustion and needs an air-conditioned environment. This is not a dog who can stay outside on a hot day. French Bulldogs are wonderful companion dogs with a gentle nature. If you work at home, the Frenchie is happy to lie at your feet all day or follow you from room to room. People who love them describe them as mischievous goof balls and can't imagine life without them. They are a constant presence, and they'll love you with all the strength in their small bodies, proving time and again that beauty is on the inside.\n\n * ## Highlights\n\n * French Bulldogs do not need a lot of exercise, but they do need daily walks to keep them at a healthy weight.\n * French Bulldogs do not handle heat very well and need to be monitored on hot days to ensure that they don't overexert themselves.\n * French Bulldogs can be easy to train, but they can also be stubborn. Be firm and patient when training this breed.\n * If you value cleanliness the French Bulldog may not be the dog for you, since he is prone to drooling, flatulence and some shedding. He can also be difficult to housetrain.\n * French Bulldogs can be a quiet breed and are not known as a breed that barks frequently although there are exceptions to every rule.\n * Because they don't tend to be excessive barkers, French Bulldogs make exceptional apartment dogs.\n * Although it is important to always supervise young children and dogs when they are together, the French Bulldog does very well with children.\n * French Bulldogs make wonderful watchdogs, but they can become territorial. They also like being the center of attention, which can lead to behavioral problems if they are overindulged.\n * French Bulldogs are companion dogs and thrive when they have human contact. They are not a breed that can be left alone for long periods or left outside to live.\n * To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store.\n\n * ## History\n\nThe French Bulldog originated in England and was created to be a toy-size\nversion of the Bulldog. The breed was quite popular among lace workers in the\ncity of Nottingham and when many lace workers emigrated to France for better\nopportunities, they naturally brought their little bulldogs with them. The\nFrench Bulldog thrived in France and Europe, and his charm was soon discovered\nby Americans as well. The United States saw its first French Bulldog at the\nWestminster Kennel Club show in 1896. The breed was quickly nicknamed\n\"Frenchie,\" and it is still an affectionate name that is used today.\n\n * ## Size\n\nGenerally a French Bulldog is about 11 to 12 inches tall. Males weigh 20 to 28\npounds, females 16 to 24 pounds.\n\n * ## Personality\n\nThis is a smart, loving dog who wants and needs to spend lots of time with his\npeople. A fun-loving freethinker, the French Bulldog takes well to training\nwhen it's done in a positive manner with lots of food rewards, praise, and\nplay.\n\n * ## Health\n\nNot all Frenchies will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to\nbe aware of them if you're considering this breed.\n\n * Hip Dysplasia: Hip dyplasia is a heritable condition in which the femur doesn't fit snugly into the pelvic socket of the hip joint. Hip dysplasia can exist with or without clinical signs. Some dogs exhibit pain and lameness on one or both rear legs. As the dog ages, arthritis can develop. X-ray screening for hip dysplasia is done by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program. Dogs with hip dysplasia should not be bred. Ask the breeder for proof that the parents have been tested for hip dysplasia and found to be free of problems.\n * Brachycephalic Syndrome: This disorder is found in dogs with short heads, narrowed nostrils, or elongated or soft palates. Their airways are obstructed to varying degrees and can cause anything from noisy or labored breathing to total collapse of the airway. Dogs with brachycephalic syndrome commonly snuffle and snort. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition but includes oxygen therapy as well as surgery to widen nostrils or shorten palates.\n * Allergies: Allergies are a common problem in dogs. There are three main types of allergies: food-based allergies, which are treated by an elimination process of certain foods from the dog's diet; contact allergies, caused by a reaction to a topical substance such as bedding, flea powders, dog shampoos, and other chemicals, and treated by removing the cause of the allergy; and inhalant allergies, caused by airborne allergens such as pollen, dust, and mildew. The medication for inhalant allergies depends on the severity of the allergy. It is important to note that ear infections often accompany inhalant allergies.\n * Hemivertebrae: This is a malformation of one or more vertebrae that causes it to be shaped like a wedge or triangle. This malformation can occur on its own or with other vertebrae malformations. Hemivertebra can cause no problems, or it can put pressure on the spinal cord. This can lead to pain, weakness, and or paralysis. There is no treatment for the condition unless there is spinal cord pressure.\n * Patellar Luxation: Also known as \"slipped stifles,\" this is a common problem in small dogs. It is caused when the patella, which has three parts — the femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap), and tibia (calf) — is not properly lined up and slips in and out of place (luxates). This causes lameness or an abnormal gait (the way the dog moves). It is a congenital disease, meaning it's present at birth, although the actual misalignment or luxation does not always occur until much later. The rubbing caused by patellar luxation can lead to arthritis, a degenerative joint disease. There are four grades of patellar luxation ranging from grade I, an occasional luxation causing temporary lameness in the joint, to grade IV, in which the turning of the tibia is severe and the patella cannot be realigned manually. This gives the dog a bowlegged appearance. Severe grades of patellar luxation may require surgical repair.\n * Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD): IDD occurs when a disc in the spine ruptures or herniates and pushes upward into the spinal cord. When the disc pushes into the spinal cord, nerve transmissions are inhibited from traveling along the spinal cord. Intervertebral Disc Disease can be caused by trauma, age, or simply from the physical jolt that occurs when a dog jumps off a sofa. When the disc ruptures, the dog usually feels pain and the ruptured disc can lead to weakness and temporary or permanent paralysis. Treatment usually involves nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) made specially for dogs. Never give your dog Tylenol or other NSAIDs made for people as they can be toxic. In some cases surgery can help, but it must be done within a day or so of the injury. You may also want to ask your veterinarian about physical rehabilitation. Treatments such as massage, water treadmills and electrical stimulation are available for dogs and can have excellent success.\n * Von Willebrand's Disease: This is a blood disorder that can be found in both humans and dogs. It affects the clotting process due to the reduction of von Willebrand factor in the blood. A dog affected by von Willebrand's disease will have signs such as nose bleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from surgery, and prolonged bleeding during heat cycles or after whelping. Occasionally blood is found in the stool. This disorder is usually diagnosed in your dog between the ages of 3 and 5 and cannot be cured. However, it can be managed with treatments that include cauterizing or suturing injuries, transfusions of the von Willebrand factor before surgery, and avoiding certain medications.\n * Cleft Palate: The palate is the roof of the mouth and separates the nasal and oral cavities. It is made up of two parts, hard and soft. A cleft palate has a slit that runs bilaterally or unilaterally and can range in size from a small hole to a large slit. A cleft palate can affect both the hard and soft palate separately and together and may cause a cleft lip. Puppies can be born with cleft palates, or a cleft palate can occur from an injury. Cleft palates are fairly common in dogs, but many puppies born with a cleft palate do not survive or are euthanized by the breeder. The only treatment for a cleft palate is surgery to close the hole, although not all dogs with a cleft palate require the surgery. It is important to get a diagnosis and treatment recommendation from your veterinarian.\n * Elongated Soft Palate: The soft palate is the extension of the roof of the mouth. When the soft palate is elongated, it can obstruct airways and cause difficulty in breathing. The treatment for Elongated Soft Palate is surgical removal of the excess palate.\n\nIf you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health\nclearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog\nhas been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. In Frenchies, you\nshould expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for\nAnimals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow\ndysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn\nUniversity for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation\n(CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm health clearances by\nchecking the OFA web site (offa.org).\n\n * ## Care\n\nFrench Bulldogs do not need a lot of exercise. They have fairly low energy\nlevels, although there are exceptions to every rule. To keep their weight\ndown, however, they need daily exercise through short walks or play times in\nthe yard. Many French Bulldogs enjoy playing and will spend much of their time\nin various activities, but they are not so high energy that they need a large\nyard or long periods of exercise. This breed is prone to heat exhaustion and\nshould not be exercised in hot temperatures. Limit walks and active play to\ncool mornings and evenings. When training a French Bulldog, take into account\nthat although they are intelligent and usually eager to please, they are also\nfree thinkers. That means they can be stubborn. Many different training\ntechniques are successful with this breed, so don't give up if a certain\nmethod doesn't work; just try a different technique. To pique your Frenchie's\ninterest, try to make training seem like a game with lots of fun and prizes.\nIt is important to crate train your French Bulldog puppy even if you plan to\ngive him the freedom of the house when he reaches adulthood. Regardless of\nbreed, puppies explore, get into things they shouldn't, and chew things that\ncan harm them. It can be expensive both to repair or replace destroyed items\nand to pay the vet bills that could arise, so crate training benefits your\nwallet and your temper as well as your puppy's well being.\n\n * ## Feeding\n\nRecommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day,\ndivided into two meals. NOTE: How much your adult dog eats depends on his\nsize, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just\nlike people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes\nwithout saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato\ndog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the\ndog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it\nyou'll need to shake into your dog's bowl. For more on feeding your Frenchie,\nsee our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding\nyour adult dog.\n\n * ## Coat Color And Grooming\n\nThe coat of the French Bulldog is short, smooth, shiny, and fine. The skin is\nloose and wrinkled, especially at the head and shoulders, and has a soft\ntexture. French Bulldogs come in a variety of colors, including fawn, cream,\nvarious shades of brindle — a coat patterned with specks and streaks of light\nand dark markings — such as black brindle and the striking tiger brindle, and\nbrindle and white, known as brindle pied. French Bulldogs can be any color\nexcept solid black, liver (a solid reddish-brown with brown pigmentation on\nthe lips and nose), mouse (a light steely gray), and black with white or tan.\nRun from any breeder who tells you that a particular color is rare and thus\nworth more money. Conversely, remember that you can't just order up a puppy of\na particular color and gender. Having your heart set on a fawn female is a\nrecipe for disappointment when the litter contains only cream and brindle\nmales. French Bulldogs are fairly easy to groom and need only an occasional\nbrushing to keep their coat healthy. They are average shedders. Begin grooming\nyour Frenchie at a young age and teach your puppy to stand on a table or floor\nto make this experience easier on both of you. When you are grooming your\nFrenchie at any stage of life, take the time to check for any scabs, skin\nlesions, bare spots, rough, flaky skin, or signs of infections. You should\nalso check ears, eyes and teeth for any discharge or bad smells. Both are\nsigns that your Frenchie may need to see the veterinarian. Clean ears\nregularly with a damp warm cloth and run a cotton swab around the edge of the\ncanal. Never stick the cotton swab into the actual ear canal. If the edges of\nthe ears are dry, apply mineral or baby oil sparingly. The oil can also be\nused on a dry nose. French Bulldogs do not naturally wear their nails down and\nwill need their nails trimmed regularly. This prevents splitting and tearing,\nwhich can be painful for the dog. Keep the facial wrinkles clean and dry to\nprevent bacterial infections. Whenever you bathe your dog, take the time to\nthoroughly dry the skin between the folds. Bathe your French Bulldog monthly\nor as needed, and use a high-quality dog shampoo to keep the natural oils in\nhis skin and coat. French Bulldogs should be easy to groom, and with proper\ntraining and positive experiences during puppyhood, grooming can be a\nwonderful bonding time for you and your Frenchie. If you're uncomfortable with\nany aspect of grooming, such as trimming nails, take your dog to a\nprofessional groomer who understands the needs of French Bulldogs.\n\n * ## Children And Other Pets\n\nFrenchies get along well with children, and they're not so tiny that they\ncan't live in a household with a toddler. That said, no dog should ever be\nleft alone with a young child. It's just common sense to supervise and make\nsure that neither is poking or otherwise harassing the other. When they are\nsocialized to them during puppyhood, Frenchies can get along well with other\ndogs and cats. Overly spoiled Frenchies, however, may be jealous toward other\ndogs, especially if those other dogs are getting attention from the Frenchie's\nvery own person.\n\n * ## Rescue Groups\n\nFrench Bulldogs are often acquired without any clear understanding of what\ngoes into owning one, and these dogs often end up in the care of rescue\ngroups, in need of adoption or fostering. 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"GENERAL The French Bulldog, is on the whole, a fairly sound dog with a few structural problems that need to be noted and that breeders need to be aware of. Being a brachycephalic breed that is fairly short and compact with a screw tail, the “Frenchie” is prone to the associated problems these conformational characteristics will bring. Body - While small in size, the Frenchie is incredibly solid for its height and weight, which to the uninitiated, can be very deceptive. The breed is a miniature mollossoid (mastiff), in that a large head and solid body is called for. The height at the shoulder relative to the bone and muscle weight ratio is phenomenal when comparing this breed to almost any other. Males ideally should weight around 14kgs, bitches around 12kg. Despite their small stature, the strength of the Frenchie holds it in very good stead. The strength of bone and generally good ligament strength makes them quite a hardy breed, unlikely to break bones or injure themselves, even though they play fairly hard. Launching off beds and chairs even while quite young, rarely causes any damage – only heart attacks to the owners! The French Bulldog is also incredibly agile on the whole, able to spring up onto sofas, chairs, lounges, beds etc in a single bound – usually without having to back off and take a run at it. In play, they often jump up in mid air, turn 180 degrees and come down facing the other direction. Chasing and playing with bigger dogs is no problem. As they are fairly easy going, they don’t generally start fights, but are quite willing to give an opinion on whom they are backing and will line up in support. When lifting this breed, one should be careful to shift the majority of the lift to just behind the shoulders due to the front-heavy head and chest of the breed. As they trust you totally, they are very good at throwing themselves forwards in your arms – be prepared and have them securely held at all times. Temperament - The breed was developed to be a comical and affectionate companion – whether you wish to put affection before the humour is your decision! These are incredibly easy going dogs and are very easy to live with, once the stubborn little darlings are fully house trained! They are easily spoiled rotten and are good natured enough to deal with this very well, and take it as their due. This should not however, extend to you being unable to hold them for an ear clean or nail cut – some discipline is needed, and you will need to be firm at these times – teach them early or it won’t sink in. Lifespan - The Frenchie is on the whole, a reasonably healthy breed and lives between 12-16 years of age, and usually has a good old age with minimal diseases.",
"BIRTH DEFECTS/CONGENITAL DEFORMITIES Cleft palate/hare lips - The combination of brachycephalic head, short body and screw tailed nature of the breed makes the incidence of midline defects more frequent. Cleft palates and hare lips are the most common defect seen. Anasarca (walrus/fluid) puppies are seen but are infrequent, the incidence of spina bifida is very low. Breeders often supplement the bitch during pregnancy with extra folic acid (Vitamin B6) and zinc to reduce the chance of having any midline defect affected puppies. Hemivertebrae – various congenital abnormalities of the vertebrae are seen in short backed brachycephalic screw tailed breeds. These are more commonly seen affecting the thoracic (chest) vertebrae and generally do not result in severe spinal cord deviation or narrowing, nor appear to be a cause of major problems in later life. The defects in the lumbar area where there is a definite kinking or twisting on the spine, these defects are much more likely to have detrimental effects on the caudal spinal cord of the puppy as it develops. Excessively short bodied puppies tend to have more defects of the spine than the longer bodied puppy. Severe deviations as a result of the hemivertebrae will cause problems, but these are of relatively low incidence. Where they occur, these individuals should ideally not be bred from. Ideally, one would be advised to X ray the spines of French Bulldogs prior to breeding to at least know what level of hemivertbrae is present and to screen out those dogs with severe defects. Puppies can be checked from a young age (6-8 weeks ) if a severe defect is suspected. For breeding purposes, an X ray around 12-15 months would be a good time to check the dogs – need a lateral view and a DV view (down through the middle - one can usually get the hips on the same view if needed) to get a clear picture.",
"BONE DISORDERS Hip Dysplasia – the breed is generally fairly sound in this area if the ligaments are tight. If concerned, screen hips prior to breeding (over 12 months). Excessively loose and or shallow hips should ideally not be bred from. Knees/Stifles - generally very sound, some cases of slipping patellas – not very common, seen more frequently in combination with very straight stifles and loose ligaments. Back problems – not uncommon in the older Frenchie (5-6 years and up). This is most commonly as the result of intervertebral disc problems, which can cause hindquarter paresis (incoordination, scraping of the hindfeet), to severe cases where the hindquarters are totally paralysed. X rays are usually required and most respond well to ongoing anti-inflammatory treatment. There is a suspected inherited component to this problem in the breed. Most dogs respond well to rest and arthritis medication without requiring surgery. Spondalytis – not uncommon to see degenerative changes along the spines of the older dogs. These respond well to treatment.",
"BRACHYCEPHALIC AIRWAY SYNDROME This is a syndrome with a combination of a long soft palate, narrow nostrils, everted laryngeal saccules and under development and narrowing of the trachea. The most common finding in all cases is the long soft palate. Signs of respiratory distress, very noisy breathing, decreased exercise tolerance and heavy snoring are all common symptoms. Warm/hot/humid conditions, increased weight, exercise, excitement, allergic reactions - all of these are added risk factors that can result in severe respiratory distress and possibly death if not treated. Treatment of affected dogs usually involves removing part of the soft palate, allowing a freer passage of air into the lungs. This operation will usually improve the airway flow by at least 60%, care should still be given with these dogs in regards to weight, exercise, hot weather etc. The percentage of French Bulldogs affected with this condition varies according to the bloodlines involved. Overall percentage seen that are severely affected would in my estimation be around 10%. The majority of the severe cases are seen under 1-2 years of age. The odd older dog that is diagnosed as having significant obstruction of the airways often was marginally affected as a youngster and may have developed secondary problems such as obesity and/or hypothyroidism (which can also cause obesity). Severely affected dogs should be surgically corrected and ideally, not bred from. If used, it should only be to sound partners with no history of problems themselves and preferably where the parents are also sound. MANAGEMENT OF BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS IN HOT WEATHER Because all brachycephalic breeds have varying degrees of the predisposing anatomical features of airway obstruction, even if it is subclinical, it is appropriate to treat all brachycephalic breeds as having the potential for upper airway obstruction. It is worth remembering that with the shorter face, the less the air will cool before it reaches the lungs. Predisposing Risk Factors - Heat, humidity, exercise, excitement can all increase panting as the dog attempts to loose heat and cool itself – this excessive panting in turn can produce local swelling (oedema) and further airway narrowing, increasing anxiety and body temperature; creating a vicious cycle. Treatment - If panting hard, cool the dog all over by hosing the dogs down in a bath or a wading pool. Pay particular attention to the head, throat and belly. Do not attempt to make the dog swallow – ice packs placed along the belly, under the throat will help cool the dog – keep going for a minimum of 10-15 minutes, until the respiration rate slows down. If the dog is still having problems, get the dog to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Keep the car air conditioned with the cold air directly in the face of the dog. Prevention – be aware of the temperature on a daily basis, weather forecasting generally will give a good idea well ahead of hot weather. Place your dogs on extra electrolytes in their food – this can help them cope with the heat better. Keep your dogs in cool conditions with plenty of through ventilation. Extremely hot weather – the more affected dogs may need to be kept in air conditioning. Fans, wet towels on the floor etc can all be useful items to leave out on hot days.",
"CARE IS NEEDED WITH ANAESTHETISING OR SEDATING BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS With any brachycephalic breed there must be particular care taken with anaesthetics and the use of sedatives and your veterinarian should be well aware of this. There can be a closing off of the trachea and soft palate obstruction when brachycephalic dogs are sedated or anaesthetised, so extra care must be taken when undertaking either procedure. The level of care needed is high, and these dogs must be kept under close observation from the time they are anaesthetised until they are fully out of the anaesthetic and are capable of holding their heads up. The majority of these breeds are pretreated with Atrophine to dry out the mucous surfaces and ideally the anaesthetic agent should be of short duration. The head is kept in an extended position, particularly while recovering and the dog watched very carefully for a good 10-15 minutes after the endotracheal tube is removed. Sedation over and above the anaesthetic used, particularly with sedatives that lower the blood pressure (eg. Acetylpromazine ‘ACP’) and/or any compound that prolongs the effects of the anaesthetic, are not desirable and should ideally not be used. The safest sedative to use if a dog is anxious while recovering from an anaesthetic is Valium*, as it calms the dog without dropping the blood pressure, or relaxing the upper airway muscles.",
"HEART Defects – uncommon to rare. Congestive heart failure - Even in old age, this breed seldom requires heart medication, and are generally very sound in this aspect. EYES ‘Cherry eye’ an everted (rolled out) 3rd eyelid with the gland underneath exposed – this occurs usually secondary to loose eyelids and inflammation of the eye. Usually seen over 6 weeks and under 6 months of age. Low incidence as most Frenchies have tight eyelids. Corneal ulcers are not uncommon as Frenchies age, due partially to the prominent nature of their relatively large eyes. These respond well to treatment, provided it is prompt and effective. Any ulcer that fails to respond to treatment quickly needs to be reassessed frequently by your veterinarian and may require surgery in the form of a third eyelid flap to rest the eye while it heals. Pannus – deposition of black pigment on the cornea and subsequent drying (dry eye) of the cornea. Seen in the older Frenchie (8 years and up). This is considered to be an autoimmune condition in many breeds. Once the black pigment starts to deposit on the cornea, usually in the medial edge and accompanied by inflammation on the outer edge of the pigmented area, it cannot be stopped but can be controlled for long periods. Eventually the pigment will cover the entire cornea, resulting in blindness – this process usually takes several years. Treatment - the condition responds well to the use of cortisone drops and/or Cyclosporin* eye drops. Liquifilm eye ointment to keep the cornea moist is needed in the more advanced cases. Interestingly, most cases I have seen have also been affected by hypothyroidism. Incidence around 10-15% in the aged Frenchie. THYROID Hypothyroidism does occur in the breed - there is a small but significant percentage of hypothyroid French Bulldogs seen in general practice – probably around 8-10% in older dogs, generally over 5-6 years of age. Symptoms seen generally include bilateral hair loss and thinning of the coat, low fertility (less common) and obesity. Treatment involves replacing thyroid hormones and regular checks initially to ensure the condition is under good control. Within 6 weeks most dogs are under very good control. SKIN CONDITIONS Other than thyroid problems, skin health is generally very good. Some cases of grass allergy are seen where dogs will bite and chew their feet – this is more commonly seen in pied dogs. The dogs respond to appropriate treatment and ideally, there should be decreased assess to wet, fast growing green grass. EPILEPSY It does occur in the breed, generally seen over 1 year of age, with a higher incidence seen in males. Luckily, the overall incidence within the breed at present appears to be very low. REPRODUCTION The French Bulldog has overall a good fertility rate (3-6 per litter, average 4-5). Whelping -There are often problems associated with whelping which results in a significant proportion of bitches requiring caesarians. This is comes predominantly from having large head and shoulder size in the puppies, combined with a tapering body shape of the bitch. Narrow pelvis shape then further compromises the situation. The relatively large size of puppies, particularly in smaller litters can again increase the incidence of caesarians. Despite this, the bitches generally handle caesarians very well, recover radidly and mother up quickly. A small but steadily increasing percentage of bitches are “free whelping” and breeders are actively trying to select for free whelping bloodlines. TESTICLES Male Frenchie puppies are occasionally affected by cryptorchidism, but the incidence on the whole is relatively low. If the testicles are nearby but not fully descended, add extra zinc to the diet and decrease the weight on fat puppies. TUMOURS French Bulldogs are not high on the tumour lists and usually not under 8-10 years. The tumours more commonly seen would include:- Haemangeosarcoma – of the spleen or liver; Skin tumours – mast cell, squamous cell tumors, melanomas – more commonly seen in older animals. Bone tumours – fairly rare. Mammary Tumours – as in all breeds of dogs, these are commonly seen in the older non desexed bitch. Desex your bitches as soon as they have finished being bred from – this will greatly decrease the incidence of mammary tumours and remove the risk of pyometra."
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"parsed_md": "General Health Info - FRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF ENGLAND\n\nFRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF ENGLAND\n\n * Welcome\n\n * About the Club\n\n * Membership (Join or renew)\n * Membership form\n * Breed Standard\n * Colour\n * About The Breed\n\n * French Bulldog Characteristics\n\n * Breed Appreciation Day 2019\n * S.T.A.G 2019\n\n * S.T.A.G 2019 TICKETS\n * CHARITY SHOWCASE 2019\n\n * S.T.A.G INTERNATIONAL TROPHY\n * S.T.A.G 2019 GRAND RAFFLE\n * S.T.A.G 2018 - THE EVENT\n * FBCE NEW HANDBOOK 2018\n * News, Club & Show,\n\n * News Archives\n * Frenchie Party 2017\n\n * Important Advice on Buying a Puppy\n\n * Advice on buying a puppy >\n\n * Buyer Beware\n * Joint ownership\n\n * Puppy Enquiries\n\n * Puppy Sales Register >\n\n * Members Application for Puppy Sales Register\n\n * Rare Colours\n\n * Rescue/Re-homing\n\n * Crisis/Emergency contacts\n * Lost//Stolen Frenchie\n\n * Health\n\n * Health Day 2019\n * General Health Info\n * BOAS & SPINE STUDIES\n * NOSTRILS (recognising stenosis)\n * BOAS sounds\n * Hemivertebra spine issues\n * Anesthesia Protocol\n * DEAFNESS & BAER Hearing Test\n * BAER TEST\n * Hereditary Eye Disease\n * Allergies\n * Health Links\n * Health Articles\n * Friendly Vets\n * Vacination info\n * Breeding info\n\n * Health News\n * Health Scheme\n\n * How to participate\n * Health Scheme / Test Results\n\n * Agria Breeders Club/Pet insurance\n * Shows, Results and Events\n\n * SHOW RESULTS 2016\n * Show Results 2015 >\n\n * Show Results 2014\n * Show Results 2013\n\n * Judges List / information\n\n * Judging For Health\n * Judging procedure / selection of judges\n\n * Handbooks & Publications\n * Club Merchandise\n * Contact us - General Enquiries or Health Enquiries\n * Links\n * Disclaimer\n * Complaints Policy/Procedure\n * Cleaning under the tail\n\n| Type in your SEARCH word here \n--- \n \nFrench Bulldog Health and Medical problems by Karen Hedberg BVSc 2005\n\nGENERAL The French Bulldog, is on the whole, a fairly sound dog with a few\nstructural problems that need to be noted and that breeders need to be aware\nof. Being a brachycephalic breed that is fairly short and compact with a screw\ntail, the “Frenchie” is prone to the associated problems these conformational\ncharacteristics will bring. Body - While small in size, the Frenchie is\nincredibly solid for its height and weight, which to the uninitiated, can be\nvery deceptive. The breed is a miniature mollossoid (mastiff), in that a large\nhead and solid body is called for. The height at the shoulder relative to the\nbone and muscle weight ratio is phenomenal when comparing this breed to almost\nany other. Males ideally should weight around 14kgs, bitches around 12kg.\nDespite their small stature, the strength of the Frenchie holds it in very\ngood stead. The strength of bone and generally good ligament strength makes\nthem quite a hardy breed, unlikely to break bones or injure themselves, even\nthough they play fairly hard. Launching off beds and chairs even while quite\nyoung, rarely causes any damage – only heart attacks to the owners! The French\nBulldog is also incredibly agile on the whole, able to spring up onto sofas,\nchairs, lounges, beds etc in a single bound – usually without having to back\noff and take a run at it. In play, they often jump up in mid air, turn 180\ndegrees and come down facing the other direction. Chasing and playing with\nbigger dogs is no problem. As they are fairly easy going, they don’t generally\nstart fights, but are quite willing to give an opinion on whom they are\nbacking and will line up in support. When lifting this breed, one should be\ncareful to shift the majority of the lift to just behind the shoulders due to\nthe front-heavy head and chest of the breed. As they trust you totally, they\nare very good at throwing themselves forwards in your arms – be prepared and\nhave them securely held at all times. Temperament - The breed was developed to\nbe a comical and affectionate companion – whether you wish to put affection\nbefore the humour is your decision! These are incredibly easy going dogs and\nare very easy to live with, once the stubborn little darlings are fully house\ntrained! They are easily spoiled rotten and are good natured enough to deal\nwith this very well, and take it as their due. This should not however, extend\nto you being unable to hold them for an ear clean or nail cut – some\ndiscipline is needed, and you will need to be firm at these times – teach them\nearly or it won’t sink in. Lifespan - The Frenchie is on the whole, a\nreasonably healthy breed and lives between 12-16 years of age, and usually has\na good old age with minimal diseases.\n\nBREED PROBLEMS/CONDITIONS\n\nBIRTH DEFECTS/CONGENITAL DEFORMITIES Cleft palate/hare lips - The combination\nof brachycephalic head, short body and screw tailed nature of the breed makes\nthe incidence of midline defects more frequent. Cleft palates and hare lips\nare the most common defect seen. Anasarca (walrus/fluid) puppies are seen but\nare infrequent, the incidence of spina bifida is very low. Breeders often\nsupplement the bitch during pregnancy with extra folic acid (Vitamin B6) and\nzinc to reduce the chance of having any midline defect affected puppies.\nHemivertebrae – various congenital abnormalities of the vertebrae are seen in\nshort backed brachycephalic screw tailed breeds. These are more commonly seen\naffecting the thoracic (chest) vertebrae and generally do not result in severe\nspinal cord deviation or narrowing, nor appear to be a cause of major problems\nin later life. The defects in the lumbar area where there is a definite\nkinking or twisting on the spine, these defects are much more likely to have\ndetrimental effects on the caudal spinal cord of the puppy as it develops.\nExcessively short bodied puppies tend to have more defects of the spine than\nthe longer bodied puppy. Severe deviations as a result of the hemivertebrae\nwill cause problems, but these are of relatively low incidence. Where they\noccur, these individuals should ideally not be bred from. Ideally, one would\nbe advised to X ray the spines of French Bulldogs prior to breeding to at\nleast know what level of hemivertbrae is present and to screen out those dogs\nwith severe defects. Puppies can be checked from a young age (6-8 weeks ) if a\nsevere defect is suspected. For breeding purposes, an X ray around 12-15\nmonths would be a good time to check the dogs – need a lateral view and a DV\nview (down through the middle - one can usually get the hips on the same view\nif needed) to get a clear picture.\n\nBONE DISORDERS Hip Dysplasia – the breed is generally fairly sound in this\narea if the ligaments are tight. If concerned, screen hips prior to breeding\n(over 12 months). Excessively loose and or shallow hips should ideally not be\nbred from. Knees/Stifles - generally very sound, some cases of slipping\npatellas – not very common, seen more frequently in combination with very\nstraight stifles and loose ligaments. Back problems – not uncommon in the\nolder Frenchie (5-6 years and up). This is most commonly as the result of\nintervertebral disc problems, which can cause hindquarter paresis\n(incoordination, scraping of the hindfeet), to severe cases where the\nhindquarters are totally paralysed. X rays are usually required and most\nrespond well to ongoing anti-inflammatory treatment. There is a suspected\ninherited component to this problem in the breed. Most dogs respond well to\nrest and arthritis medication without requiring surgery. Spondalytis – not\nuncommon to see degenerative changes along the spines of the older dogs. These\nrespond well to treatment.\n\nBRACHYCEPHALIC AIRWAY SYNDROME This is a syndrome with a combination of a long\nsoft palate, narrow nostrils, everted laryngeal saccules and under development\nand narrowing of the trachea. The most common finding in all cases is the long\nsoft palate. Signs of respiratory distress, very noisy breathing, decreased\nexercise tolerance and heavy snoring are all common symptoms. Warm/hot/humid\nconditions, increased weight, exercise, excitement, allergic reactions - all\nof these are added risk factors that can result in severe respiratory distress\nand possibly death if not treated. Treatment of affected dogs usually involves\nremoving part of the soft palate, allowing a freer passage of air into the\nlungs. This operation will usually improve the airway flow by at least 60%,\ncare should still be given with these dogs in regards to weight, exercise, hot\nweather etc. The percentage of French Bulldogs affected with this condition\nvaries according to the bloodlines involved. Overall percentage seen that are\nseverely affected would in my estimation be around 10%. The majority of the\nsevere cases are seen under 1-2 years of age. The odd older dog that is\ndiagnosed as having significant obstruction of the airways often was\nmarginally affected as a youngster and may have developed secondary problems\nsuch as obesity and/or hypothyroidism (which can also cause obesity). Severely\naffected dogs should be surgically corrected and ideally, not bred from. If\nused, it should only be to sound partners with no history of problems\nthemselves and preferably where the parents are also sound. MANAGEMENT OF\nBRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS IN HOT WEATHER Because all brachycephalic breeds have\nvarying degrees of the predisposing anatomical features of airway obstruction,\neven if it is subclinical, it is appropriate to treat all brachycephalic\nbreeds as having the potential for upper airway obstruction. It is worth\nremembering that with the shorter face, the less the air will cool before it\nreaches the lungs. Predisposing Risk Factors - Heat, humidity, exercise,\nexcitement can all increase panting as the dog attempts to loose heat and cool\nitself – this excessive panting in turn can produce local swelling (oedema)\nand further airway narrowing, increasing anxiety and body temperature;\ncreating a vicious cycle. Treatment - If panting hard, cool the dog all over\nby hosing the dogs down in a bath or a wading pool. Pay particular attention\nto the head, throat and belly. Do not attempt to make the dog swallow – ice\npacks placed along the belly, under the throat will help cool the dog – keep\ngoing for a minimum of 10-15 minutes, until the respiration rate slows down.\nIf the dog is still having problems, get the dog to the veterinarian as soon\nas possible. Keep the car air conditioned with the cold air directly in the\nface of the dog. Prevention – be aware of the temperature on a daily basis,\nweather forecasting generally will give a good idea well ahead of hot weather.\nPlace your dogs on extra electrolytes in their food – this can help them cope\nwith the heat better. Keep your dogs in cool conditions with plenty of through\nventilation. Extremely hot weather – the more affected dogs may need to be\nkept in air conditioning. Fans, wet towels on the floor etc can all be useful\nitems to leave out on hot days.\n\nCARE IS NEEDED WITH ANAESTHETISING OR SEDATING BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS With any\nbrachycephalic breed there must be particular care taken with anaesthetics and\nthe use of sedatives and your veterinarian should be well aware of this. There\ncan be a closing off of the trachea and soft palate obstruction when\nbrachycephalic dogs are sedated or anaesthetised, so extra care must be taken\nwhen undertaking either procedure. The level of care needed is high, and these\ndogs must be kept under close observation from the time they are anaesthetised\nuntil they are fully out of the anaesthetic and are capable of holding their\nheads up. The majority of these breeds are pretreated with Atrophine to dry\nout the mucous surfaces and ideally the anaesthetic agent should be of short\nduration. The head is kept in an extended position, particularly while\nrecovering and the dog watched very carefully for a good 10-15 minutes after\nthe endotracheal tube is removed. Sedation over and above the anaesthetic\nused, particularly with sedatives that lower the blood pressure (eg.\nAcetylpromazine ‘ACP’) and/or any compound that prolongs the effects of the\nanaesthetic, are not desirable and should ideally not be used. The safest\nsedative to use if a dog is anxious while recovering from an anaesthetic is\nValium*, as it calms the dog without dropping the blood pressure, or relaxing\nthe upper airway muscles.\n\nHEART Defects – uncommon to rare. Congestive heart failure - Even in old age,\nthis breed seldom requires heart medication, and are generally very sound in\nthis aspect. EYES ‘Cherry eye’ an everted (rolled out) 3rd eyelid with the\ngland underneath exposed – this occurs usually secondary to loose eyelids and\ninflammation of the eye. Usually seen over 6 weeks and under 6 months of age.\nLow incidence as most Frenchies have tight eyelids. Corneal ulcers are not\nuncommon as Frenchies age, due partially to the prominent nature of their\nrelatively large eyes. These respond well to treatment, provided it is prompt\nand effective. Any ulcer that fails to respond to treatment quickly needs to\nbe reassessed frequently by your veterinarian and may require surgery in the\nform of a third eyelid flap to rest the eye while it heals. Pannus –\ndeposition of black pigment on the cornea and subsequent drying (dry eye) of\nthe cornea. Seen in the older Frenchie (8 years and up). This is considered to\nbe an autoimmune condition in many breeds. Once the black pigment starts to\ndeposit on the cornea, usually in the medial edge and accompanied by\ninflammation on the outer edge of the pigmented area, it cannot be stopped but\ncan be controlled for long periods. Eventually the pigment will cover the\nentire cornea, resulting in blindness – this process usually takes several\nyears. Treatment - the condition responds well to the use of cortisone drops\nand/or Cyclosporin* eye drops. Liquifilm eye ointment to keep the cornea moist\nis needed in the more advanced cases. Interestingly, most cases I have seen\nhave also been affected by hypothyroidism. Incidence around 10-15% in the aged\nFrenchie. THYROID Hypothyroidism does occur in the breed - there is a small\nbut significant percentage of hypothyroid French Bulldogs seen in general\npractice – probably around 8-10% in older dogs, generally over 5-6 years of\nage. Symptoms seen generally include bilateral hair loss and thinning of the\ncoat, low fertility (less common) and obesity. Treatment involves replacing\nthyroid hormones and regular checks initially to ensure the condition is under\ngood control. Within 6 weeks most dogs are under very good control. SKIN\nCONDITIONS Other than thyroid problems, skin health is generally very good.\nSome cases of grass allergy are seen where dogs will bite and chew their feet\n– this is more commonly seen in pied dogs. The dogs respond to appropriate\ntreatment and ideally, there should be decreased assess to wet, fast growing\ngreen grass. EPILEPSY It does occur in the breed, generally seen over 1 year\nof age, with a higher incidence seen in males. Luckily, the overall incidence\nwithin the breed at present appears to be very low. REPRODUCTION The French\nBulldog has overall a good fertility rate (3-6 per litter, average 4-5).\nWhelping -There are often problems associated with whelping which results in a\nsignificant proportion of bitches requiring caesarians. This is comes\npredominantly from having large head and shoulder size in the puppies,\ncombined with a tapering body shape of the bitch. Narrow pelvis shape then\nfurther compromises the situation. The relatively large size of puppies,\nparticularly in smaller litters can again increase the incidence of\ncaesarians. Despite this, the bitches generally handle caesarians very well,\nrecover radidly and mother up quickly. A small but steadily increasing\npercentage of bitches are “free whelping” and breeders are actively trying to\nselect for free whelping bloodlines. TESTICLES Male Frenchie puppies are\noccasionally affected by cryptorchidism, but the incidence on the whole is\nrelatively low. If the testicles are nearby but not fully descended, add extra\nzinc to the diet and decrease the weight on fat puppies. TUMOURS French\nBulldogs are not high on the tumour lists and usually not under 8-10 years.\nThe tumours more commonly seen would include:- Haemangeosarcoma – of the\nspleen or liver; Skin tumours – mast cell, squamous cell tumors, melanomas –\nmore commonly seen in older animals. Bone tumours – fairly rare. Mammary\nTumours – as in all breeds of dogs, these are commonly seen in the older non\ndesexed bitch. Desex your bitches as soon as they have finished being bred\nfrom – this will greatly decrease the incidence of mammary tumours and remove\nthe risk of pyometra.\n\nKaren Hedberg BVSc 2005 References:- Willis – Gentetics of the Dog\nClark/Stainer – Medical & Genetic Aspects of Purebred Dogs\n\n"
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"What is a Diplomate? The term \"ACVS Diplomate\" refers to a veterinarian who has been board certified in veterinary surgery.",
"The term \"ACVS Diplomate\" refers to a veterinarian who has been board certified in veterinary surgery. Only veterinarians who have successfully completed the certification requirements of the ACVS are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and have earned the right to be called specialists in veterinary surgery.",
"Your ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon completed a three-year residency program, met specific training and caseload requirements, performed research and had research published. This process was supervised by ACVS Diplomates, ensuring consistency in training and adherence to high standards. After completing the residency program, the individual passed a rigorous examination. Only then did your veterinary surgeon earn the title of ACVS Diplomate.",
"Certain breeds of dogs and cats are prone to difficult, obstructive breathing because of the shape of their head, muzzle and throat. The most common dogs affected are the “brachycephalic” breeds. Brachycephalic means “short-headed.” Common examples of brachycephalic dog breeds include the English bulldog, French bulldog, Pug, Pekingese, and Boston terrier. These dogs have been bred to have relatively short muzzles and noses and, because of this, the throat and breathing passages in these dogs are frequently undersized or flattened (Figure 1). Persian cats also have a brachycephalic conformation.",
"The term Brachycephalic Syndrome refers to the combination of elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and everted laryngeal saccules, all of which are commonly seen in these breeds.",
"Elongated soft palate (Figure 2) is a condition where the soft palate is too long so that the tip of it protrudes into the airway and interferes with movement of air into the lungs.",
"Stenotic Nares (Figure 3a) are malformed nostrils that are narrow or collapse inward during inhalation, making it difficult for the dog to breathe through its nose.",
"Everted Laryngeal Saccules (Figure 4) is a condition in which tissue within the airway, just in front of the vocal cords, is pulled into the trachea (windpipe) and partially obstructs airflow.",
"Some dogs with brachycephalic syndrome may also have a narrow trachea (windpipe), collapse of the larynx (the cartilages that open and close the upper airway), or paralysis of the laryngeal cartilages.",
"Dogs with elongated soft palates generally have a history of noisy breathing, especially upon inspiration (breathing inward). Some dogs will retch or gag, especially while swallowing. Exercise intolerance, cyanosis (blue tongue and gums from lack of oxygen), and occasional collapse are common, especially following over-activity, excitement, or excessive heat or humidity. Obesity will aggravate the problems. Many dogs with elongated soft palates prefer to sleep on their backs. This is probably because this position allows the soft palate tissue to fall away from the larynx. The signs associated with stenotic nares and everted laryngeal saccules are similar.",
"Stenotic nares can be easily diagnosed on physical examination (Figure 3). Definitive diagnosis of both elongated soft palate and everted laryngeal saccules can only be made with the dog under anesthesia. Generally, brachycephalic breeds have a thick tongue that makes visualization of the larynx in an awake animal very difficult. Attempts to restrain the patient and retract the tongue sufficiently to allow visualization of the larynx are generally unsuccessful. Under anesthesia, elongated soft palates extend past the tip of the epiglottis (the entrance to the airway). In severe cases the soft palate will extend directly into the laryngeal opening. The tip of the soft palate and the edges of the larynx are often inflamed (swollen and red). In chronic cases, the cartilages of the larynx become inflexible and begin to collapse, further narrowing the airway. Everted laryngeal saccules look like blue-gray soft tissue masses protruding into the airway just in front of the vocal folds (Figure 4). Your primary care veterinarian may also recommend chest x-rays to evaluate your pet’s lower airways and lungs.",
"Soft palate abnormalities should be treated if they cause distress to your pet, become more severe with time, or cause life-threatening obstruction. If your pet shows gagging, coughing, exercise intolerance, or difficulty breathing, resection of the excess soft palate may be necessary. Soft palate resection (staphylectomy) is performed using a scalpel blade, scissors, or CO_2 laser. (Figure 5) The palate is stretched (Figure 6) and the excess tissue is removed with blade or scissors.",
"If the laryngeal saccules are everted, they may be removed at the same time as the soft palate resection, or they may be left in and allowed to return to a more normal position. Correction of stenotic nares, if present, helps improve breathing and is done at the same time (Figures 7 and 8).",
"Pets must be monitored very closely immediately after surgery. Significant inflammation or bleeding can obstruct the airway, making breathing difficult or impossible. Occasionally a tube must be placed and maintained through an incision in the neck into the trachea (temporary tracheostomy) until the swelling in the throat subsides enough that the pet can breathe normally.",
"Pets are usually observed in the hospital for at least 24 hours. Post- operative coughing and gagging are common. In chronic cases in which the laryngeal cartilages have become inflexible, removal of the elongated soft palate and laryngeal saccules may not provide enough relief. The creation of a new permanent opening into the trachea in the neck area (called a permanent tracheostomy) may be the only solution, although there are complications associated with this procedure as well.",
"The prognosis is good for young animals. They generally will breathe much easier and with significantly reduced respiratory distress. Their activity level can markedly improve. Older animals may have a less favorable prognosis, especially if the process of laryngeal collapse has already started. If the laryngeal collapse is advanced, the prognosis is poor.",
"This Animal Health Topic was written by and reviewed by Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Any opinions stated in this article are not necessarily the official position of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.",
"The American College of Veterinary Surgeons recommends contacting an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon or your general veterinarian for more information about this topic.",
"Your feedback helps us make the Animal Health topics serve you better. Please note that submissions to this form are not monitored by a board-certified surgeon. For questions about your animal's specific condition, please contact an ACVS board-certified surgeon in your area."
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The term \"ACVS Diplomate\" refers to a veterinarian who\nhas been board certified in veterinary surgery.\n\n## Text Size\n\n * Increase\n * Decrease\n\nCurrent Size: 100%\n\n# Brachycephalic Syndrome\n\nAssociated Terms:\n\nShort-Nose Breeds, Stenotic Nares, Pinched Nose, Elongated Soft Palate, Soft\nPalate Elongation, Everted Laryngeal Saccules, Laryngeal Collapse, Tracheal\nHypoplasia, Hypoplastic Trachea\n\nThe term \"ACVS Diplomate\" refers to a veterinarian who has been board\ncertified in veterinary surgery. Only veterinarians who have successfully\ncompleted the certification requirements of the ACVS are Diplomates of the\nAmerican College of Veterinary Surgeons and have earned the right to be called\nspecialists in veterinary surgery.\n\nYour ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon completed a three-year residency\nprogram, met specific training and caseload requirements, performed research\nand had research published. This process was supervised by ACVS Diplomates,\nensuring consistency in training and adherence to high standards. After\ncompleting the residency program, the individual passed a rigorous\nexamination. Only then did your veterinary surgeon earn the title of ACVS\nDiplomate.\n\nLanguage: English / Español\n\nOverview:\n\nCertain breeds of dogs and cats are prone to difficult, obstructive breathing\nbecause of the shape of their head, muzzle and throat. The most common dogs\naffected are the “brachycephalic” breeds. Brachycephalic means “short-headed.”\nCommon examples of brachycephalic dog breeds include the English bulldog,\nFrench bulldog, Pug, Pekingese, and Boston terrier. These dogs have been bred\nto have relatively short muzzles and noses and, because of this, the throat\nand breathing passages in these dogs are frequently undersized or flattened\n(Figure 1). Persian cats also have a brachycephalic conformation.\n\nThe term Brachycephalic Syndrome refers to the combination of elongated soft\npalate, stenotic nares, and everted laryngeal saccules, all of which are\ncommonly seen in these breeds.\n\nElongated soft palate (Figure 2) is a condition where the soft palate is too\nlong so that the tip of it protrudes into the airway and interferes with\nmovement of air into the lungs.\n\nStenotic Nares (Figure 3a) are malformed nostrils that are narrow or collapse\ninward during inhalation, making it difficult for the dog to breathe through\nits nose.\n\nEverted Laryngeal Saccules (Figure 4) is a condition in which tissue within\nthe airway, just in front of the vocal cords, is pulled into the trachea\n(windpipe) and partially obstructs airflow.\n\nSome dogs with brachycephalic syndrome may also have a narrow trachea\n(windpipe), collapse of the larynx (the cartilages that open and close the\nupper airway), or paralysis of the laryngeal cartilages.\n\nSigns and Symptoms:\n\nDogs with elongated soft palates generally have a history of noisy breathing,\nespecially upon inspiration (breathing inward). Some dogs will retch or gag,\nespecially while swallowing. Exercise intolerance, cyanosis (blue tongue and\ngums from lack of oxygen), and occasional collapse are common, especially\nfollowing over-activity, excitement, or excessive heat or humidity. Obesity\nwill aggravate the problems. Many dogs with elongated soft palates prefer to\nsleep on their backs. This is probably because this position allows the soft\npalate tissue to fall away from the larynx. The signs associated with stenotic\nnares and everted laryngeal saccules are similar.\n\nDiagnostics:\n\nStenotic nares can be easily diagnosed on physical examination (Figure 3).\nDefinitive diagnosis of both elongated soft palate and everted laryngeal\nsaccules can only be made with the dog under anesthesia. Generally,\nbrachycephalic breeds have a thick tongue that makes visualization of the\nlarynx in an awake animal very difficult. Attempts to restrain the patient and\nretract the tongue sufficiently to allow visualization of the larynx are\ngenerally unsuccessful. Under anesthesia, elongated soft palates extend past\nthe tip of the epiglottis (the entrance to the airway). In severe cases the\nsoft palate will extend directly into the laryngeal opening. The tip of the\nsoft palate and the edges of the larynx are often inflamed (swollen and red).\nIn chronic cases, the cartilages of the larynx become inflexible and begin to\ncollapse, further narrowing the airway. Everted laryngeal saccules look like\nblue-gray soft tissue masses protruding into the airway just in front of the\nvocal folds (Figure 4). Your primary care veterinarian may also recommend\nchest x-rays to evaluate your pet’s lower airways and lungs.\n\nTreatment:\n\nSoft palate abnormalities should be treated if they cause distress to your\npet, become more severe with time, or cause life-threatening obstruction. If\nyour pet shows gagging, coughing, exercise intolerance, or difficulty\nbreathing, resection of the excess soft palate may be necessary. Soft palate\nresection (staphylectomy) is performed using a scalpel blade, scissors, or\nCO_2 laser. (Figure 5) The palate is stretched (Figure 6) and the excess\ntissue is removed with blade or scissors.\n\nIf the laryngeal saccules are everted, they may be removed at the same time as\nthe soft palate resection, or they may be left in and allowed to return to a\nmore normal position. Correction of stenotic nares, if present, helps improve\nbreathing and is done at the same time (Figures 7 and 8).\n\nAftercare and Outcome:\n\nPets must be monitored very closely immediately after surgery. Significant\ninflammation or bleeding can obstruct the airway, making breathing difficult\nor impossible. Occasionally a tube must be placed and maintained through an\nincision in the neck into the trachea (temporary tracheostomy) until the\nswelling in the throat subsides enough that the pet can breathe normally.\n\nPets are usually observed in the hospital for at least 24 hours. Post-\noperative coughing and gagging are common. In chronic cases in which the\nlaryngeal cartilages have become inflexible, removal of the elongated soft\npalate and laryngeal saccules may not provide enough relief. The creation of a\nnew permanent opening into the trachea in the neck area (called a permanent\ntracheostomy) may be the only solution, although there are complications\nassociated with this procedure as well.\n\nThe prognosis is good for young animals. They generally will breathe much\neasier and with significantly reduced respiratory distress. Their activity\nlevel can markedly improve. Older animals may have a less favorable prognosis,\nespecially if the process of laryngeal collapse has already started. If the\nlaryngeal collapse is advanced, the prognosis is poor.\n\nContent Theme:\n\nAnimal Owners\n\nAlso known as:\n\nBrachycephalic Syndrome\n\nShort-Nose Breeds\n\nStenotic Nares\n\nPinched Nose\n\nElongated Soft Palate\n\nSoft Palate Elongation\n\nEverted Laryngeal Saccules\n\nLaryngeal Collapse\n\nTracheal Hypoplasia\n\nHypoplastic Trachea\n\nThis Animal Health Topic was written by and reviewed by Diplomates of the\nAmerican College of Veterinary Surgeons. Any opinions stated in this article\nare not necessarily the official position of the American College of\nVeterinary Surgeons.\n\nThe American College of Veterinary Surgeons recommends contacting an ACVS\nboard-certified veterinary surgeon or your general veterinarian for more\ninformation about this topic.\n\nTo find an ACVS Diplomate, visit www.acvs.org/find-a-surgeon.\n\n## Small Animal Health Topic Feedback Form\n\nYour feedback helps us make the Animal Health topics serve you better. Please\nnote that submissions to this form are not monitored by a board-certified\nsurgeon. 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"I really dislike artificial fragrances, especially those plug-in types of air fresheners that are full of chemicals. Give me essential oils any day. However, many of the nicer reed diffusers are also pretty pricey. Paying $20 or $30 for a store-bought one seems rather silly when many of us have the raw materials to make our own lying around the house. Here’s how to DIY a reed diffuser for a hit of natural aromatherapy at home.",
"Glass or ceramic container (glazed inside, so it doesn’t leak) with a narrow opening at the top. I decided to try this beautiful vase a friend bought for me, since it’s already in my bedroom and it has been deemed completely uninteresting to the felines.",
"I’ve heard of using mineral oil as your “base,” but I wanted to avoid petroleum-based products. Sweet almond oil or safflower oil are other options. But I was intrigued when I read about using vodka and water, mostly because I have some in the freezer, it’s not my favorite libation, and it won’t leave a greasy mess if it does get knocked over. Though I’ve also read that vodka will evaporate more quickly than something totally oil-based. It’s your call.",
"Reeds or bamboo skewers. You can find reed diffuser sticks online pretty inexpensively, but if you have bamboo skewers in the kitchen or craft room, just trim off the pointy ends before use.",
"1. If you’re using an oil base, you will blend a mix of 30% essential oil to 70% base oil. You can experiment with the percentages to see what works best for you. If you’re using the vodka and water mixture, you will want to add approximately 12 drops of essential oils to about 1/4 cup of water, then add a little vodka (the vodka helps bind the oils to the water).",
"2. Pour the mixture into your receptacle and place one end of the reeds or skewers into the solution, allowing it to saturate the reeds. Then take them out, and place the opposite ends into the bottle. Rotate which ends are in the scent solution about once a week.",
"The smaller the neck on the bottle, the slower the liquid will evaporate. I’m about to learn how much more quickly mine will evaporate with the wider opening of my vase.",
"Experiment with different essential oil combinations until you find one or two you really like. You can then increase your batches and keep them in sealed containers (like a canning jar) to save prep time later on.",
"If you have pets, know that essential oils can sometimes be harmful to your dog or cat. Do your research before you make a reed diffuser and find out if your chosen oil is considered toxic.",
"Have any of you made your own diffusers before? Which works better? The oil or the vodka and water? I’ve love to know!"
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"Tea tree oil, or Australian tree tea oil, has become a popular alternative treatment for many skin conditions affecting humans. Its popularity has resulted in some veterinary skin care products that contain small amounts of tea tree oil. In small concentrations (.1% to 1%), tea tree oil is tolerated and safe for cats and dogs.",
"Unfortunately, the oil's popularity has resulted in larger numbers of households with bottles of 100 percent tree tea oil, and accidental ingestion or improper dilutions of this highly concentrated oil can be harmful to pets.",
"Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of a tree native to Australia that is similar to the myrtle tree. The tree has been introduced to America and is grown in the southern states, particularly Florida. The clear to pale yellow oil has a camphor-like smell and has bactericidal and fungicidal properties.",
"It is used topically to treat acne, boils, burns and insect bites in humans and pets. It is also used for treating athlete's foot, gingivitis, impetigo, tonsillitis, and vaginal infections in humans. It is sometimes added to vaporizers to treat respiratory infections. The oil can also be found in soaps, toothpaste, lotions, and skin creams.",
"Tea tree oil is toxic, to both humans and pets, if taken orally. In Australia 100 percent tree tea oil is categorized as a schedule 6 toxin. Packaging there requires child-proof containers and cautionary labeling. Such packaging and labeling are not necessary in the U.S. and Canada. A 10 year long veterinary study of tea tree oil toxicity in pets found that 89 percent of owners who used 100 percent oil assumed that it was safe. The researches felt that the lack of labeling was a major reason for the feeling of safety on the part of American pet owners.",
"Tea tree oil contains various types of chemicals called terpenes. These are the chemicals that make the oil effective against bacteria and fungi. They are also the toxic agent. Terpenes are rapidly absorbed into the body whether taken orally or on the skin. This means topical application of concentrated oil can result in the same toxicity as accidental oral ingestion. Given the tendency of pets to groom, especially cats, the toxicity risk of topical applications is amplified.",
"Symptoms of toxicity vary depending on the dose of terpenes ingested. Minor symptoms like drooling or vomiting may be found with mild doses of oil. Animals with moderate illness may appear weak, have difficulty walking, or seem partially paralyzed. Severely ill animals have life-threating symptoms like tremors, seizures, greatly reduced level of consciousness, or coma. Symptoms follow 2 to 12 hours after exposure.",
"There is no antidote for terpenes. Treatment is based on the level of toxicity. Mild illness may only require skin decontamination with dish soap bathing. Inducing vomiting is not recommended. The neurological effects of the terpenes, as well as the thick quality of the oil, increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia if vomiting is induced.",
"The effectiveness of orally administered activated charcoal in binding terpenes after oral ingestion of tea tree oil is unknown. Vomiting control with medications is necessary before administering activated charcoal. Activated charcoal should not be given to pets with severe symptoms due to the risk of aspiration of the charcoal liquid.",
"Skin decontamination and support therapy with intravenous fluids is the standard treatment. Vomiting, muscle tremors, and seizures are treated with medications as needed. Treatment may be necessary for up to 72 hours after exposure. Terpenes are toxic to the liver so the use of liver protectants like SAM-e and silymarin (milk thistle) for two weeks is also recommended.",
"Although tea tree oil is effective in treating certain skin conditions in pets, it has not been proven to be superior to other traditional medications. In fact, the concentrations of tea tree oil suggested for many skin problems far exceed the concentrations found in most pet products (.1%-1%). The attraction of using a natural product as opposed to a man-made synthetic treatment may not be worth the risk. The use of dilutions of 100 percent tea tree oil should be avoided in pets. It is too easy to miscalculate the amount of oil to use. Finally, oil should be safely stored away from pet access, especially the ingenious, inquisitive cat."
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The tree has been introduced to America and is\ngrown in the southern states, particularly Florida. The clear to pale yellow\noil has a camphor-like smell and has bactericidal and fungicidal properties.\n\nIt is used topically to treat acne, boils, burns and insect bites in humans\nand pets. It is also used for treating athlete's foot, gingivitis, impetigo,\ntonsillitis, and vaginal infections in humans. It is sometimes added to\nvaporizers to treat respiratory infections. The oil can also be found in\nsoaps, toothpaste, lotions, and skin creams.\n\nTea tree oil is toxic, to both humans and pets, if taken orally. In Australia\n100 percent tree tea oil is categorized as a schedule 6 toxin. Packaging there\nrequires child-proof containers and cautionary labeling. Such packaging and\nlabeling are not necessary in the U.S. and Canada. A 10 year long veterinary\nstudy of tea tree oil toxicity in pets found that 89 percent of owners who\nused 100 percent oil assumed that it was safe. The researches felt that the\nlack of labeling was a major reason for the feeling of safety on the part of\nAmerican pet owners.\n\n### Tea Tree Oil Toxicity for Pets\n\nTea tree oil contains various types of chemicals called terpenes. These are\nthe chemicals that make the oil effective against bacteria and fungi. They are\nalso the toxic agent. Terpenes are rapidly absorbed into the body whether\ntaken orally or on the skin. This means topical application of concentrated\noil can result in the same toxicity as accidental oral ingestion. Given the\ntendency of pets to groom, especially cats, the toxicity risk of topical\napplications is amplified.\n\nSymptoms of toxicity vary depending on the dose of terpenes ingested. Minor\nsymptoms like drooling or vomiting may be found with mild doses of oil.\nAnimals with moderate illness may appear weak, have difficulty walking, or\nseem partially paralyzed. Severely ill animals have life-threating symptoms\nlike tremors, seizures, greatly reduced level of consciousness, or coma.\nSymptoms follow 2 to 12 hours after exposure.\n\n### Treatment for Tea Tree Oil Toxicity in Pets\n\nThere is no antidote for terpenes. Treatment is based on the level of\ntoxicity. Mild illness may only require skin decontamination with dish soap\nbathing. Inducing vomiting is not recommended. The neurological effects of the\nterpenes, as well as the thick quality of the oil, increase the risk of\naspiration pneumonia if vomiting is induced.\n\nThe effectiveness of orally administered activated charcoal in binding\nterpenes after oral ingestion of tea tree oil is unknown. Vomiting control\nwith medications is necessary before administering activated charcoal.\nActivated charcoal should not be given to pets with severe symptoms due to the\nrisk of aspiration of the charcoal liquid.\n\nSkin decontamination and support therapy with intravenous fluids is the\nstandard treatment. Vomiting, muscle tremors, and seizures are treated with\nmedications as needed. Treatment may be necessary for up to 72 hours after\nexposure. Terpenes are toxic to the liver so the use of liver protectants like\nSAM-e and silymarin (milk thistle) for two weeks is also recommended.\n\n### Prevention of Tea Tree Oil Poisoning in Pets\n\nAlthough tea tree oil is effective in treating certain skin conditions in\npets, it has not been proven to be superior to other traditional medications.\nIn fact, the concentrations of tea tree oil suggested for many skin problems\nfar exceed the concentrations found in most pet products (.1%-1%). The\nattraction of using a natural product as opposed to a man-made synthetic\ntreatment may not be worth the risk. The use of dilutions of 100 percent tea\ntree oil should be avoided in pets. It is too easy to miscalculate the amount\nof oil to use. Finally, oil should be safely stored away from pet access,\nespecially the ingenious, inquisitive cat.\n\nDr. Ken Tudor\n\nImage: Shutterstock\n\n## Related Posts\n\n### Dog Surgery Aftercare FAQs\n\nDr. Christina Fernandez\n\n### Cat Surgery Aftercare FAQs\n\nDr. Tiffany Tupler\n\n### Why Is My Dog Sneezing?\n\nDr. Heather Hoffmann\n\n### Cat Nutrition: What Makes a Nutritional Cat Food?\n\nDr. Jennifer Coates\n\n## Follow Us\n\n * Facebook\n\n * Twitter\n\n## Sign up for our Newsletter\n\nCopyright @ 2020 PetMD.\n\n"
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"Well, I still have a few candles hanging around. (Like the DIY Tallow Candles I made last week...), but the massive collection of artificially-scented candles in every imaginable size and shape?",
"They’ve actually been gone for a while now. Ever since I started my love affair with essential oils, I’ve gradually lost my tolerance for artificial fragrances. And I’ve replaced it with something else instead:",
"Like I’ve mentioned before, I have multiple essential oil diffusers all over my house, and I run them a LOT. Diffusing essential oils can help to deodorize your home, lift your mood, purify the air, and just make things smell pretty darn awesome.",
"(If you want the full story on which diffusers I have and like best, check out my essential oil diffuser review post)",
"However, if you aren’t quite ready to invest in a diffuser, OR you need an off-grid option, I’m excited to share this simple tutorial for DIY essential oil reed diffusers with you today.",
"Place the diffuser sticks in the container. It will take a while for the oil to travel up the sticks, so speed up the process by flipping the sticks after several hours.",
"The sky is the limit when it comes to all the essential oil combinations you can create for your reed diffuser! Here are a few of my favorites:",
"A container with a narrow-opening is preferred for this project since it will slow down evaporation. Another option would be to find a glass container with a cork, and drill holes in it for the reeds.",
"Heavier oils, such as olive oil or jojoba oil, will take longer to travel up the reeds, so for quicker results, stick with lighter oils, like sweet almond.",
"Some folks add a bit of alcohol (either rubbing alcohol or vodka) to their mixture to help speed up the process of the oil moving through the reeds. I haven’t done that personally, but I suppose it’d be worth a try.",
"Once the reeds become completely saturated, you’ll need to replace them with new ones. And you’ll also need to replenish your oil supply eventually too–although that will depend on what type of essential oils, container, and carrier oil you are using.",
"The scent coming from my reed diffuser is noticeable, but not overwhelmingly strong. For instances where I need a strong blast of scent or a purifying effect, I’ll be sticking with my regular cold-air diffusers. But this is a nice little “accent” diffuser–and it’d make a great gift!",
"Essential Oils & homesteading go together like peanut butter & jelly. This short, practical eBook will help you master the ins-and-outs of adding essential oils to your homesteading routine (no matter what sort of homestead you may have) and includes DIY fly spray formulas, garden pest control sprays, DIY cleaners, and tons more!",
"I just wanted to give a warning about these diffusers. A friend posted a picture of a dog that had spilled a commercially bought reed diffuser on themself. The owners had washed the dog and thought there was no issue. However, within a week, the dog had massive chemical burns from the oil. Not sure if there was something else in the oil or what, just wanted to give a heads up.",
"Hmmm... That sounds like it might have been caused by whatever was in the commercially-available “reed oils.” They are different than essential oils and do sometimes contain nasty chemicals.",
"No, actually it could have been a reaction to the essential oil itself. You must be very, very careful with essential oils around pets as most of them are toxic to our animals and the “safe” ones are toxic in any quantity. In addition, some oils that are save for dogs can kill cats. Please, be positive any oil you use on an animal is safe for that animal. In this case, what works for us might kill your pet.",
"Generally, commercially prepared concoctions made for reed diffusers contain various scent substances that are not essential oils. That is what I meant.",
"If they are used incorrectly, EOs can be harmful to animals. I don’t ever use any oils on cats as a rule. However, I’ve had success using very diluted concentrations on my dogs, horses, and cattle.",
"Agreed Jill – I just wanted to clarify in case someone thought to go dump some drops of some oil on their cat especially. I’ve used diluted melaluca oil on the dogs for hot spots, etc. I definitely want to learn more uses for myself and for the dogs/birds.",
"Every reed diffuser I’ve purchased has always had the warning “avoid contact with skin and eyes.” That right there should tell you. I just bought one from Khols with that exact warning. I threw away the oil and will be mixing my own.",
"I have tried making a reed diffuser using grapeseed oil ..1/4 cup and more than the recommended amount of essential oils ..disappointed can’t smell it...and it’s in a small space.",
"Yes, reed diffusers aren’t very strong. For that reason, if you’re wanting long-lasting scent, I’d recommend a cold-air diffuser with essential oils.",
"I place my defuses in fron if our heating vents. It circulated the scent every time the fan comes on. You can use one of those Velcro stops in the bottom of jar and the floor. It’s the ones that has the strip that doesn’t take paint off of walls. It really works well and does tip over.",
"Several essential oils (and other oils) react to radiant light (the sun etc.) exposure when applied to the skin and can cause a mild to severe burn. A burn can happen within minutes, hours, or days after exposure. This primarily true of the citrus oils but does include others.",
"I had a painter place a drop sheet over a wall unit that had a reed diffuser on it and of course it was knocked over and spilled however we were unaware of this until the painter had finished a day later and it completely stripped not only the lacquer but the stain right off the timber. Fantastic paint stripper!!!",
"Ha! I have an abundance of essential oils that I use for my handcrafted, vegan soaps. Thank you so much for this great idea! Can’t wait to try it. And I know I have the bamboo skewers too. Thank you for the combination ideas! What fun!",
"I’ve been wanting to make these for years. When they first became popular I would buy the ones at Yankee Candle but it was $20 per diffuser! Wish I had kept the bottles though because they were nice. Of the oils you suggested, is there one that typically runs the least expensive?",
"I think it would depend on where you are purchasing them. Sweet almond is probably one of the least expensive options though.",
"Just used Grapeseed oil for my vanilla/Sandelwood difusser! It works great because it has almost no scent and it blended very well with the alcohol.",
"Hi Lorraine, how do you get your sandalwood/vanilla mix right? I’ve been able to get sandalwood oil but not vanilla. Wondered if I could put vanilla essence or extract in the water. Do you think that would work? Desparate times calls for desparate measures. LOL",
"Jill, this is a great idea! I just can’t handle candles with all the little hands and running feet, it scares me! And I can hardly remember to turn off lights not to mention blow out a candle as we rush out of the house. I’ve tried other scent tricks like plug ins and melting wax but they all smell too strongly. I love this idea and I am putting it on my Pinterest board for my readers and I!",
"Thanks for the tips. I am by no means an expert on using reed diffusers, but since I couldn’t afford the fancier ones, I did some research before buying my reeds. Everything I read said that bamboo reeds or skewers do NOT work well for diffusing because they are solid. Diffusing reeds should be made of rattan, which contains tiny passages (like a bunch of itty bitty straws) that allow the oil to work its way up. When my rattan reeds arrived, I looked at the top of them, and sure enough I could see lots of tiny holes. I looked at the bamboo skewers I use for shish kabobs, and sure enough they were solid throughout. So I definitely stick with rattan for this method of diffusing oils.",
"Yes— I agree. The rattan reeds seem to be much better suited for this project. Mine have tiny holes in them as well. However, I’ve seen several other folks say they had success with the skewers, so I thought I’d include it. But rattan is still my first choice!",
"Although I like oil diffusers, I’m with Jennifer on this. A veterinarian recently posted photos of their office cat who, unbeknownst to anyone, had knocked over their reed diffuser and then laid in the spilled oil. It was cinnamon essential oil. Once the staff realized the cat had made a mess, they thoroughly cleaned the oil from her side and belly. By the end of the week, even with attention and daily care, the residual eo had completely burned through the cat’s fur and skin. I don’t know if the danger is with just the cinnamon essential oil or any eo, but I strongly recommend not using any type of reed diffusers around animals.",
"Yes, cinnamon EO is rather “hot” to begin with, and cats and EOs don’t mix well anyway, so I imagine that was a bad combo. 🙁",
"Some of the issue could be how the essential oil was cleaned off the cat. Water pushes essential oils deeper so it’s a bad choice to clean essential oils off of anything fleshy.",
"Loved it! I’ve done the same thing and couldn’t have written it better. I also repurpose Glade Plug-Ins and Scentsy warmers with a few drops of essential oils. Breathe clean my friends!",
"Hmmm... I don’t have any experience with macadamia oil–but if it’s a thicker oil, it’ll take longer for it to travel up the reeds.",
"Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I knew I wanted to do this until I can fit the cool air diffuser into my budget. My first oils will arrive this week and I’m excited to begin diffusing them in our bedrooms. I am very grateful you shared the reeds you use. I had the wrong type of reeds in my amazon cart. & would have been so disappointed. Love your blog and all your recipes!!",
"I was at the Dollar Store the other day and noticed they had Diffusers for sale. I picked up a package containing the reeds, bottle and ‘scent’. I came home, tossed the ‘scent’ and used the rest with my essential oils and voila! One stop, one buck!",
"I did the same – found reed diffusers on clearance at Home Goods – got 2 bottles with reed for $3 – (threw away the scent)",
"Jill, What mixtures and types of oils would I use to make a chamomile diffuser? And, do you think the diffuser mixtures you find in Garden Ridge or Pier One are worth even trying?",
"Could you clarify a bit on what you mean about the chamomile diffuser? And I would guess that the diffuser mixtures you can purchase in most stores are synthetic-grade scents. They might make your home smell nice, but they won’t offer any other benefits. 🙂",
"I’m curious if using a reed diffuser would have therapeutic benefits. I am not ready to invest in an expensive diffuser, but would using reeds with a mix like OnGuard in a bedroom be helpful in getting over a cold?",
"I think a cold-air diffuser is best for that sort of application. The reed ones are nice for a little bit of scent here and there, but it’s definitely not as powerful as a regular diffuser. You can get them off Amazon for pretty decent prices though.",
"About two years ago, I purchased an oil fragrance (used with reeds) called, SUMMER. The store that I purchased it from closed. I would love to find this fragrance again. It was my favorite of all time. Got any ideAs on how I might find it again? The.store was an upscale type Bed, Bath and Pantry Store. Thanks. I enjoy your site!",
"Please help! I really really want to make and enjoy some scent diffusers using essential oils! However, I am not getting enough scent!! I used about 1/2 c. of Grapeseed oil, a couple teaspoons of rubbing alcohol and about 20 drops of essential oil (Bergamot and Lavender and also Eucalyptus and Lemongrass). I first used some reeds that had been used before and decided they were saturated. I then used some bamboo skewers....but felt they were not porous enough. I then bought some reeds at Yankee Candle and also some at Pier One. However.....still not a strong enough scent to make it worthwhile. One small bottle is in my walkin closet with the door closed. Surely THAT room should have a scent!! I do keep turning the reeds, but am not happy with the results. Can you offer a suggestion for me? Thank you....love your website! What am I doing wrong?",
"Carol, what oils are you using? I use Young Living and have run to the store to grab another brand if I happened to run out before ordering. There’s a huge difference in brands – the store brand takes 2-3 times the drops in my diffuser to get the same results as the YL oils.",
"I would still like to know (as I asked in an above Comment), what is the best liquid to use in the reed diffusers? I’ve used grapeseed oil, almond oil and water.....each separately. It doesn’t seem that the liquid travels up the reeds very well. Any advice? PLEASE?!!!",
"The reeds do not draw the oil up so you must flip them to get the oil on it. As you flip the reeds the oil flows back down into the jar from the top leaving some oil in the reed. The reed does have the wood surface a wood dowel has to soak in the oils. A solid wood dowel with rough texture would work better and hold more scent and put out the scent longer then the reeds that way you would not have to flip them as often. I have not tries the rough small wood dowels yet but I am going to try those and oil lamps wicks, the wicks you would not have to flip to see which of those two will be better then the reeds. When I get done testing I will let you know how it was.",
"Thanks for posting this! I’d been wondering how to do it and had been having trouble finding reeds. Looking forward to trying it!",
"Thank you for this helpful information! Just got a reed diffuser as a gift and needed to know how to use essential oils with it instead of the “fragrance” oil. Has anyone ever tried boiling (or just maybe heating in hot water with a drop of Shaklee Basic H) the saturated reeds in order to clean them?",
"I also prepare my own diffuser, and scents. In early Spring, and Fall there are many different stems, weeds available along the roads edge. I’ve found many that serve well for reeds. Grapeseed.oIL I’ve learned is best. It has the highest burn point too. So enjoy reading your blog.",
"I am just now getting into using essential oils...lots of information out there to digest. I have a cool mist diffuser, but I’d like to use the reeds in other rooms. Thank you so much for this post – just discovered your blog. Information is a GIFT!",
"I just started using essential oils. At this point, mostly in a cold air diffuser. Wondering what is safe around a cat. I understand one should not use EO on the cat directly, but is it ok if the cat breathes the air from the diffuser? I have used it in the bedroom, and it was on a table right next to where the cat usually sleeps. Since reading in various sources that EO is unsafe for a cat, have not used it in the bedroom. She doesnt usually hang in the living room, but does come in occasionally. Dont want to hurt my cat while helping myself.",
"I too would love to know if the essential oils are safe for cats and dogs to breathe? And I guess I won’t attempt to make a read diffuser invade the cat does know it over. I’m trying to figure out where to set a cold air diffuser that wouldn’t damage furniture..suggestions?",
"I found this article to be helpful. I don’t diffuse because I don’t want to take any chances with my kitty, he’s my baby!",
"Eucalyptus can cause seizures in dogs, i know for a fact but i dont know about cats. Poison control told me when my lab had a seizure",
"As long as you allow animals the freedom to move in and out of any rooms where you have a diffuser going, they will be fine. Caged animals you have to be careful of because they can’t get away from the diffused oils and are more sensitive due to their size.",
"We have 4 cats and a dog....we diffuse in multiple rooms around our house (only use Young Living oils) and our animals have never had any issues. They will leave the room if they don’t like what is being diffused or if it is too strong. Though you need to be careful and watch your pets, there is plenty of information available by veterinarians who actually use essential oils in their practice with all kinds of pets safely and successfully. But the type of essential oils being used makes a HUGE difference. Store bought ones are not safe....per the labels on them!",
"In other words this is not an automatic diffuser as it require you to constantly flip the sticks and it is not just set it on the shelf and forget it. There are better ways to make one that works without the need to constantly flip the sticks, like using wicks you use in small oil lamps instead of the reeds tho you have to have a way to keep your wick above the top of the bottle. The wicks actually do suck up the oils distributing them all the way to the top unlike the reeds that will not. I will be trying the oil lamp wick to see how that works because I do not want a scent without constantly flipping sticks and let you know how it goes.",
"I use spearmint with eucalyptus or peppermint with rosemary & they’re wonderful! Also a great combo is full on citrus with lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, tangerine & ylang ylang. I use these in lotion bars as well as salt/sugar scrubs! Very popular!",
"Yesterday, I attempted to make a diffuser oil. I doubled your recipe for the diffuser oil using a half cup almond oil. I used NOW Essential Oil 100% pure Orange, but it didn’t have a dropper. I used slightly under 2 teaspoons of it, but I don’t know if that was enough. I also wonder if I should add vodka. What do you think?",
"i wanted to give my sister a homemade essential oil reed diffuser for Christmas.. I used almond oil as my carrier oil.. 30 drops of Siberian Fir essential oil( because that is her favorite Christmas scent) and 1 TBS of vodka.. I was never able to get it to work.. No smell and it never did go up the rattan reed.. Then I tried just water, EO, and vodka.. Even though the water mix had a better smell, it still didn’t work with the reed.. I was so disappointed.. I’m wondering what else I can do",
"Wondering if I could use mineral oil or light olive oil as I do not want to go out on the snowy roads?",
"Hi i am a first timer making reed infusions i used quarter cup baby oil +1 tablespoon ethonol +saltylicious 100% lavender oilthe guy said id only need 3 to 6 drops after about 30 drops still no perfume i keep turning the reeds but not a very strong smell unless you stand over the reeds you cant smell it .i paid $25 for the small bottle of essential oil.can you help me please thanks Helena Sills",
"Thank you for these amazing DIY suggestions! How about just the combination of Rosemary and Lavender? And, for the combinations that you suggested, what ratios would you recommend between the various (2 or 3) essential oils?",
"I’ve tried 2x to make my own diffuser yet no scent comes from the sticks. I used sweet almond oil, 99% rubbing alcohol & essential oils. I added more alcohol & essentials when I didn’t smell anything yet that didn’t help. I’ve purchased 2 packages of rattan sticks Anyone have any idea why this isn’t working? Many thanks for your feedback.",
"I did that exact thing and it didn’t work at all. My carrier oil was Safflower oil and I mixed some essential oil’s together and even put it in a jar with a cover give it a good shake and then put it in the jar with the reeds and absolutely nothing. I’ve got two of them, I made them several days ago and I can’t smell thing. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. If you have any ideas, please advise. Thank you ?",
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"parsed_md": "DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser • The Prairie Homestead\n\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n\nThe Prairie Homestead\n\nHomesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land\n\n * Home\n * About\n * Start Here\n * Blog\n\n * Latest Posts\n * Start a Homestead\n * Cook From-Scratch\n * Do It Yourself\n * Grow Food\n * Podcast\n * Shop\n\n * Grassfed Wyoming Beef\n * PROJECT: Homestead\n * The Prairie Homestead Cookbook\n * Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner\n * The Self-Funded Homestead\n * Heritage Cooking Crash Course\n * Canning Made Easy Course\n * T-Shirts\n * Homesteading Supplies\n\n91 Comments | Jill Winger | Last Updated: September 26, 2016\n\n# DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser\n\n### My candle collection is no more...\n\nWell, I still have a few candles hanging around. (Like the DIY Tallow Candles\nI made last week...), but the massive collection of artificially-scented\ncandles in every imaginable size and shape?\n\nThey’re gone.\n\nThey’ve actually been gone for a while now. Ever since I started my love\naffair with essential oils, I’ve gradually lost my tolerance for artificial\nfragrances. And I’ve replaced it with something else instead:\n\nAn obsession love for diffusers.\n\nLike I’ve mentioned before, I have multiple essential oil diffusers all over\nmy house, and I run them a LOT. Diffusing essential oils can help to deodorize\nyour home, lift your mood, purify the air, and just make things smell pretty\ndarn awesome.\n\n(If you want the full story on which diffusers I have and like best, check out\nmy essential oil diffuser review post)\n\nHowever, if you aren’t quite ready to invest in a diffuser, OR you need an\noff-grid option, I’m excited to share this simple tutorial for DIY essential\noil reed diffusers with you today.\n\n## DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffusers\n\nYou will need:\n\n * A glass container with a narrow opening (check thrift stores)\n * 4-5 reed diffuser sticks (these are the ones I bought) OR bamboo skewers\n * 1/4 cup carrier oil (I recommend lighter oils such as fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or safflower oil.)\n * 20-25 drops of essential oil(s) (these are the essential oils I LOVE)\n\nInstructions:\n\nMix the essential oils and carrier oil together in the glass container.\n\nPlace the diffuser sticks in the container. It will take a while for the oil\nto travel up the sticks, so speed up the process by flipping the sticks after\nseveral hours.\n\nContinue to flip the sticks every few days to refresh the scent.\n\n### My favorite scent combos:\n\nThe sky is the limit when it comes to all the essential oil combinations you\ncan create for your reed diffuser! Here are a few of my favorites:\n\n * Peppermint + Wild Orange\n * Lavender + Lemon + Rosemary\n * Cinnamon + Wild Orange\n * Grapefruit + Lemon + Lime\n * Lavender + Eucalyptus\n * White Fir + Cypress\n * Juniper Berry + Lavender\n * Bergamot + Patchouli\n\n### Notes\n\n * A container with a narrow-opening is preferred for this project since it will slow down evaporation. Another option would be to find a glass container with a cork, and drill holes in it for the reeds.\n * Heavier oils, such as olive oil or jojoba oil, will take longer to travel up the reeds, so for quicker results, stick with lighter oils, like sweet almond.\n * Some folks add a bit of alcohol (either rubbing alcohol or vodka) to their mixture to help speed up the process of the oil moving through the reeds. I haven’t done that personally, but I suppose it’d be worth a try.\n * Once the reeds become completely saturated, you’ll need to replace them with new ones. And you’ll also need to replenish your oil supply eventually too–although that will depend on what type of essential oils, container, and carrier oil you are using.\n * The scent coming from my reed diffuser is noticeable, but not overwhelmingly strong. For instances where I need a strong blast of scent or a purifying effect, I’ll be sticking with my regular cold-air diffusers. But this is a nice little “accent” diffuser–and it’d make a great gift!\n\nI think it goes without saying... but keep these out of the reach of kids and\nanimals.\n\n91 Comments | Make It Yourself, Learn Natural Remedies & Healthcare\n\n### Put Essential Oils to Work Around Your Homestead!\n\nEssential Oils & homesteading go together like peanut butter & jelly. This\nshort, practical eBook will help you master the ins-and-outs of adding\nessential oils to your homesteading routine (no matter what sort of homestead\nyou may have) and includes DIY fly spray formulas, garden pest control sprays,\nDIY cleaners, and tons more!\n\n### You may also like these posts...\n\nHomemade Udder Balm RecipeAre Natural Choices Hazardous?Baking Soda... for\nGoats?DIY Galvanized Tub Sink\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### 91 Comments\n\n 1. Jennifer says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:38 am\n\nI just wanted to give a warning about these diffusers. A friend posted a\npicture of a dog that had spilled a commercially bought reed diffuser on\nthemself. The owners had washed the dog and thought there was no issue.\nHowever, within a week, the dog had massive chemical burns from the oil. Not\nsure if there was something else in the oil or what, just wanted to give a\nheads up.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:01 am\n\nHmmm... That sounds like it might have been caused by whatever was in the\ncommercially-available “reed oils.” They are different than essential oils and\ndo sometimes contain nasty chemicals.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Caroline says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:46 pm\n\nNo, actually it could have been a reaction to the essential oil itself. You\nmust be very, very careful with essential oils around pets as most of them are\ntoxic to our animals and the “safe” ones are toxic in any quantity. In\naddition, some oils that are save for dogs can kill cats. Please, be positive\nany oil you use on an animal is safe for that animal. In this case, what works\nfor us might kill your pet.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Caroline says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:46 pm\n\nsafe, not save – sorry.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 9:14 pm\n\nGenerally, commercially prepared concoctions made for reed diffusers contain\nvarious scent substances that are not essential oils. That is what I meant.\n\nIf they are used incorrectly, EOs can be harmful to animals. I don’t ever use\nany oils on cats as a rule. However, I’ve had success using very diluted\nconcentrations on my dogs, horses, and cattle.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Caroline says\n\nFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:18 am\n\nAgreed Jill – I just wanted to clarify in case someone thought to go dump some\ndrops of some oil on their cat especially. I’ve used diluted melaluca oil on\nthe dogs for hot spots, etc. I definitely want to learn more uses for myself\nand for the dogs/birds.\n\n * Allisen says\n\nMarch 20, 2017 at 7:29 pm\n\nEvery reed diffuser I’ve purchased has always had the warning “avoid contact\nwith skin and eyes.” That right there should tell you. I just bought one from\nKhols with that exact warning. I threw away the oil and will be mixing my own.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Deanne says\n\nFebruary 11, 2017 at 2:33 pm\n\nI have tried making a reed diffuser using grapeseed oil ..1/4 cup and more\nthan the recommended amount of essential oils ..disappointed can’t smell\nit...and it’s in a small space.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 14, 2017 at 2:40 pm\n\nYes, reed diffusers aren’t very strong. For that reason, if you’re wanting\nlong-lasting scent, I’d recommend a cold-air diffuser with essential oils.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Carol says\n\nMarch 10, 2018 at 4:52 pm\n\nI place my defuses in fron if our heating vents. It circulated the scent every\ntime the fan comes on. You can use one of those Velcro stops in the bottom of\njar and the floor. It’s the ones that has the strip that doesn’t take paint\noff of walls. It really works well and does tip over.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Liz says\n\nMay 31, 2014 at 8:36 am\n\nSeveral essential oils (and other oils) react to radiant light (the sun etc.)\nexposure when applied to the skin and can cause a mild to severe burn. A burn\ncan happen within minutes, hours, or days after exposure. This primarily true\nof the citrus oils but does include others.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Pamela King says\n\nJanuary 29, 2017 at 4:42 am\n\nI had a painter place a drop sheet over a wall unit that had a reed diffuser\non it and of course it was knocked over and spilled however we were unaware of\nthis until the painter had finished a day later and it completely stripped not\nonly the lacquer but the stain right off the timber. Fantastic paint\nstripper!!!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 2. Cranberry Morning says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:15 am\n\nHa! I have an abundance of essential oils that I use for my handcrafted, vegan\nsoaps. Thank you so much for this great idea! Can’t wait to try it. And I know\nI have the bamboo skewers too. Thank you for the combination ideas! What fun!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 3. Holly says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:57 am\n\nI’ve been wanting to make these for years. When they first became popular I\nwould buy the ones at Yankee Candle but it was $20 per diffuser! Wish I had\nkept the bottles though because they were nice. Of the oils you suggested, is\nthere one that typically runs the least expensive?\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:42 pm\n\nI think it would depend on where you are purchasing them. Sweet almond is\nprobably one of the least expensive options though.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * cathy says\n\nMarch 18, 2014 at 10:11 am\n\nLove this idea – can i use grapeseed oil?\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nMarch 18, 2014 at 9:58 pm\n\nI haven’t tried grapeseed, but it’s worth a try!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Lorraine says\n\nJanuary 6, 2017 at 12:09 pm\n\nJust used Grapeseed oil for my vanilla/Sandelwood difusser! It works great\nbecause it has almost no scent and it blended very well with the alcohol.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jeanette says\n\nMay 3, 2017 at 12:56 am\n\nHi Lorraine, how do you get your sandalwood/vanilla mix right? I’ve been able\nto get sandalwood oil but not vanilla. Wondered if I could put vanilla essence\nor extract in the water. Do you think that would work? Desparate times calls\nfor desparate measures. LOL\n\n 4. Prairie Wife says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 9:40 am\n\nJill, this is a great idea! I just can’t handle candles with all the little\nhands and running feet, it scares me! And I can hardly remember to turn off\nlights not to mention blow out a candle as we rush out of the house. I’ve\ntried other scent tricks like plug ins and melting wax but they all smell too\nstrongly. I love this idea and I am putting it on my Pinterest board for my\nreaders and I!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:41 pm\n\nYeah, I can hardly stomach the smell of plug-ins anymore! 😉\n\nreply to comment\n\n 5. Melissa says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 9:55 am\n\nThanks for the tips. I am by no means an expert on using reed diffusers, but\nsince I couldn’t afford the fancier ones, I did some research before buying my\nreeds. Everything I read said that bamboo reeds or skewers do NOT work well\nfor diffusing because they are solid. Diffusing reeds should be made of\nrattan, which contains tiny passages (like a bunch of itty bitty straws) that\nallow the oil to work its way up. When my rattan reeds arrived, I looked at\nthe top of them, and sure enough I could see lots of tiny holes. I looked at\nthe bamboo skewers I use for shish kabobs, and sure enough they were solid\nthroughout. So I definitely stick with rattan for this method of diffusing\noils.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:41 pm\n\nYes— I agree. The rattan reeds seem to be much better suited for this project.\nMine have tiny holes in them as well. However, I’ve seen several other folks\nsay they had success with the skewers, so I thought I’d include it. But rattan\nis still my first choice!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 6. Robynne Catheron says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 1:04 pm\n\nAlthough I like oil diffusers, I’m with Jennifer on this. A veterinarian\nrecently posted photos of their office cat who, unbeknownst to anyone, had\nknocked over their reed diffuser and then laid in the spilled oil. It was\ncinnamon essential oil. Once the staff realized the cat had made a mess, they\nthoroughly cleaned the oil from her side and belly. By the end of the week,\neven with attention and daily care, the residual eo had completely burned\nthrough the cat’s fur and skin. I don’t know if the danger is with just the\ncinnamon essential oil or any eo, but I strongly recommend not using any type\nof reed diffusers around animals.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:39 pm\n\nYes, cinnamon EO is rather “hot” to begin with, and cats and EOs don’t mix\nwell anyway, so I imagine that was a bad combo. 🙁\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Tracy says\n\nFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:03 pm\n\nSome of the issue could be how the essential oil was cleaned off the cat.\nWater pushes essential oils deeper so it’s a bad choice to clean essential\noils off of anything fleshy.\n\nreply to comment\n\n 7. Diana says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:18 pm\n\nLove this Jill! Thank you so much.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:38 pm\n\nYou’re welcome!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 8. Mischa says\n\nFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:32 am\n\nLoved it! I’ve done the same thing and couldn’t have written it better. I also\nrepurpose Glade Plug-Ins and Scentsy warmers with a few drops of essential\noils. Breathe clean my friends!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:12 pm\n\nLove the idea of purposing the plug-ins!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jan Hurst says\n\nJune 18, 2020 at 6:21 pm\n\nIs the recipe the same for a plug-in as for a diffuser?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 9. laina says\n\nFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:57 pm\n\nCan macadamians nut oil be used for the diffusers/\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:04 pm\n\nHmmm... I don’t have any experience with macadamia oil–but if it’s a thicker\noil, it’ll take longer for it to travel up the reeds.\n\nreply to comment\n\n 10. Nancy says\n\nFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:41 pm\n\nI followed the directions but found it did not really work~disappointed in\nOregon\n\nreply to comment\n\n 11. Stephanie says\n\nFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:16 pm\n\nThank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I knew I wanted to do this until\nI can fit the cool air diffuser into my budget. My first oils will arrive this\nweek and I’m excited to begin diffusing them in our bedrooms. I am very\ngrateful you shared the reeds you use. I had the wrong type of reeds in my\namazon cart. & would have been so disappointed. Love your blog and all your\nrecipes!!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 12. Judi says\n\nMarch 15, 2014 at 9:52 am\n\nI was at the Dollar Store the other day and noticed they had Diffusers for\nsale. I picked up a package containing the reeds, bottle and ‘scent’. I came\nhome, tossed the ‘scent’ and used the rest with my essential oils and voila!\nOne stop, one buck!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Mary says\n\nMay 12, 2014 at 12:49 pm\n\nThank you for the info! I am all about saving money.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Katherine Porter says\n\nFebruary 5, 2017 at 12:03 pm\n\nI did the same – found reed diffusers on clearance at Home Goods – got 2\nbottles with reed for $3 – (threw away the scent)\n\nreply to comment\n\n 13. David P. French says\n\nMay 13, 2014 at 7:14 am\n\nJill, What mixtures and types of oils would I use to make a chamomile\ndiffuser? And, do you think the diffuser mixtures you find in Garden Ridge or\nPier One are worth even trying?\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nMay 13, 2014 at 12:55 pm\n\nHi David,\n\nCould you clarify a bit on what you mean about the chamomile diffuser? And I\nwould guess that the diffuser mixtures you can purchase in most stores are\nsynthetic-grade scents. They might make your home smell nice, but they won’t\noffer any other benefits. 🙂\n\nreply to comment\n\n 14. Michelle says\n\nMay 14, 2014 at 11:35 pm\n\nI’m curious if using a reed diffuser would have therapeutic benefits. I am not\nready to invest in an expensive diffuser, but would using reeds with a mix\nlike OnGuard in a bedroom be helpful in getting over a cold?\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nMay 15, 2014 at 1:53 pm\n\nI think a cold-air diffuser is best for that sort of application. The reed\nones are nice for a little bit of scent here and there, but it’s definitely\nnot as powerful as a regular diffuser. You can get them off Amazon for pretty\ndecent prices though.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Tammy Bowers says\n\nApril 29, 2020 at 6:46 pm\n\nAre cold EO diffusers safe to use with dogs- only certain oils?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 15. Sara says\n\nMay 19, 2014 at 8:25 pm\n\nWhen making my own reed diffuser can I used extra virgin coconut oil instead\nof fractionated coconut oil? Thanks.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nMay 20, 2014 at 1:12 pm\n\nExtra virgin coconut oil is solid at room temp. You need to use an oil that\nstays liquid. 🙂\n\nreply to comment\n\n 16. Jayne says\n\nMay 19, 2014 at 10:11 pm\n\nAbout two years ago, I purchased an oil fragrance (used with reeds) called,\nSUMMER. The store that I purchased it from closed. I would love to find this\nfragrance again. It was my favorite of all time. Got any ideAs on how I might\nfind it again? The.store was an upscale type Bed, Bath and Pantry Store.\nThanks. I enjoy your site!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jeanette Anderson says\n\nNovember 9, 2017 at 6:36 am\n\npier 1 imports\n\nreply to comment\n\n 17. Carol says\n\nJune 7, 2014 at 6:06 pm\n\nPlease help! I really really want to make and enjoy some scent diffusers using\nessential oils! However, I am not getting enough scent!! I used about 1/2 c.\nof Grapeseed oil, a couple teaspoons of rubbing alcohol and about 20 drops of\nessential oil (Bergamot and Lavender and also Eucalyptus and Lemongrass). I\nfirst used some reeds that had been used before and decided they were\nsaturated. I then used some bamboo skewers....but felt they were not porous\nenough. I then bought some reeds at Yankee Candle and also some at Pier One.\nHowever.....still not a strong enough scent to make it worthwhile. One small\nbottle is in my walkin closet with the door closed. Surely THAT room should\nhave a scent!! I do keep turning the reeds, but am not happy with the results.\nCan you offer a suggestion for me? Thank you....love your website! What am I\ndoing wrong?\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Martha says\n\nOctober 30, 2016 at 5:17 am\n\nCarol, what oils are you using? I use Young Living and have run to the store\nto grab another brand if I happened to run out before ordering. There’s a huge\ndifference in brands – the store brand takes 2-3 times the drops in my\ndiffuser to get the same results as the YL oils.\n\nreply to comment\n\n 18. Crystal says\n\nJune 13, 2014 at 2:40 pm\n\nI just made one with Ylang Ylang and Citrus Bliss.. It’s super yummy!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nJune 16, 2014 at 10:50 am\n\nI bet that is heavenly!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Carol says\n\nJune 17, 2014 at 6:14 pm\n\nI would still like to know (as I asked in an above Comment), what is the best\nliquid to use in the reed diffusers? I’ve used grapeseed oil, almond oil and\nwater.....each separately. It doesn’t seem that the liquid travels up the\nreeds very well. Any advice? PLEASE?!!!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Jill Winger says\n\nJune 21, 2014 at 1:53 pm\n\nI used sweet almond for mine. flipping them does help too.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Todd P says\n\nSeptember 6, 2017 at 5:03 am\n\nThe reeds do not draw the oil up so you must flip them to get the oil on it.\nAs you flip the reeds the oil flows back down into the jar from the top\nleaving some oil in the reed. The reed does have the wood surface a wood dowel\nhas to soak in the oils. A solid wood dowel with rough texture would work\nbetter and hold more scent and put out the scent longer then the reeds that\nway you would not have to flip them as often. I have not tries the rough small\nwood dowels yet but I am going to try those and oil lamps wicks, the wicks you\nwould not have to flip to see which of those two will be better then the\nreeds. When I get done testing I will let you know how it was.\n\nreply to comment\n\n 19. Donna says\n\nJune 16, 2014 at 12:18 pm\n\nThanks for posting this! I’d been wondering how to do it and had been having\ntrouble finding reeds. Looking forward to trying it!\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Katherine Porter says\n\nFebruary 5, 2017 at 12:00 pm\n\nPier One has refill packs of bamboo diffuser reeds.\n\nreply to comment\n\n 20. Jenny says\n\nDecember 16, 2016 at 10:11 am\n\nThank you for this helpful information! Just got a reed diffuser as a gift and\nneeded to know how to use essential oils with it instead of the “fragrance”\noil. Has anyone ever tried boiling (or just maybe heating in hot water with a\ndrop of Shaklee Basic H) the saturated reeds in order to clean them?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 21. linda kolb says\n\nMarch 22, 2017 at 5:00 am\n\nI also prepare my own diffuser, and scents. In early Spring, and Fall there\nare many different stems, weeds available along the roads edge. I’ve found\nmany that serve well for reeds. Grapeseed.oIL I’ve learned is best. It has the\nhighest burn point too. So enjoy reading your blog.\n\nreply to comment\n\n 22. Renee says\n\nApril 27, 2017 at 8:31 am\n\nI am just now getting into using essential oils...lots of information out\nthere to digest. I have a cool mist diffuser, but I’d like to use the reeds in\nother rooms. Thank you so much for this post – just discovered your blog.\nInformation is a GIFT!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 23. Pam says\n\nMay 14, 2017 at 8:06 pm\n\nI just started using essential oils. At this point, mostly in a cold air\ndiffuser. Wondering what is safe around a cat. I understand one should not use\nEO on the cat directly, but is it ok if the cat breathes the air from the\ndiffuser? I have used it in the bedroom, and it was on a table right next to\nwhere the cat usually sleeps. Since reading in various sources that EO is\nunsafe for a cat, have not used it in the bedroom. She doesnt usually hang in\nthe living room, but does come in occasionally. Dont want to hurt my cat while\nhelping myself.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Michelle says\n\nJune 19, 2017 at 10:48 am\n\nI too would love to know if the essential oils are safe for cats and dogs to\nbreathe? And I guess I won’t attempt to make a read diffuser invade the cat\ndoes know it over. I’m trying to figure out where to set a cold air diffuser\nthat wouldn’t damage furniture..suggestions?\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Kim says\n\nJuly 30, 2017 at 6:52 pm\n\nI found this article to be helpful. I don’t diffuse because I don’t want to\ntake any chances with my kitty, he’s my baby!\n\nhttp://meowlifestyle.com/6-essential-oil-safety-tips-for-cat-owners/\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Sherry Fick says\n\nSeptember 19, 2018 at 3:31 pm\n\nEucalyptus can cause seizures in dogs, i know for a fact but i dont know about\ncats. Poison control told me when my lab had a seizure\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Wendy Clayton says\n\nOctober 28, 2017 at 9:53 am\n\nAs long as you allow animals the freedom to move in and out of any rooms where\nyou have a diffuser going, they will be fine. Caged animals you have to be\ncareful of because they can’t get away from the diffused oils and are more\nsensitive due to their size.\n\nWe have 4 cats and a dog....we diffuse in multiple rooms around our house\n(only use Young Living oils) and our animals have never had any issues. They\nwill leave the room if they don’t like what is being diffused or if it is too\nstrong. Though you need to be careful and watch your pets, there is plenty of\ninformation available by veterinarians who actually use essential oils in\ntheir practice with all kinds of pets safely and successfully. But the type of\nessential oils being used makes a HUGE difference. Store bought ones are not\nsafe....per the labels on them!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 24. Todd P says\n\nSeptember 6, 2017 at 4:54 am\n\nIn other words this is not an automatic diffuser as it require you to\nconstantly flip the sticks and it is not just set it on the shelf and forget\nit. There are better ways to make one that works without the need to\nconstantly flip the sticks, like using wicks you use in small oil lamps\ninstead of the reeds tho you have to have a way to keep your wick above the\ntop of the bottle. The wicks actually do suck up the oils distributing them\nall the way to the top unlike the reeds that will not. I will be trying the\noil lamp wick to see how that works because I do not want a scent without\nconstantly flipping sticks and let you know how it goes.\n\nreply to comment\n\n * Carolyn says\n\nOctober 22, 2017 at 7:24 pm\n\nSo, Todd, how is that working for you?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 25. Deb says\n\nSeptember 20, 2017 at 6:28 pm\n\nI use spearmint with eucalyptus or peppermint with rosemary & they’re\nwonderful! Also a great combo is full on citrus with lemon, lime, grapefruit,\norange, tangerine & ylang ylang. I use these in lotion bars as well as\nsalt/sugar scrubs! Very popular!\n\nreply to comment\n\n 26. Bonnie says\n\nJanuary 4, 2018 at 6:49 am\n\nYesterday, I attempted to make a diffuser oil. I doubled your recipe for the\ndiffuser oil using a half cup almond oil. I used NOW Essential Oil 100% pure\nOrange, but it didn’t have a dropper. I used slightly under 2 teaspoons of it,\nbut I don’t know if that was enough. I also wonder if I should add vodka. What\ndo you think?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 27. jean julian says\n\nJanuary 4, 2018 at 7:01 pm\n\ni wanted to give my sister a homemade essential oil reed diffuser for\nChristmas.. I used almond oil as my carrier oil.. 30 drops of Siberian Fir\nessential oil( because that is her favorite Christmas scent) and 1 TBS of\nvodka.. I was never able to get it to work.. No smell and it never did go up\nthe rattan reed.. Then I tried just water, EO, and vodka.. Even though the\nwater mix had a better smell, it still didn’t work with the reed.. I was so\ndisappointed.. I’m wondering what else I can do\n\nreply to comment\n\n 28. Cheryl says\n\nFebruary 1, 2018 at 3:13 pm\n\nWondering if I could use mineral oil or light olive oil as I do not want to go\nout on the snowy roads?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 29. Helena Sills says\n\nApril 21, 2018 at 7:20 pm\n\nHi i am a first timer making reed infusions i used quarter cup baby oil +1\ntablespoon ethonol +saltylicious 100% lavender oilthe guy said id only need 3\nto 6 drops after about 30 drops still no perfume i keep turning the reeds but\nnot a very strong smell unless you stand over the reeds you cant smell it .i\npaid $25 for the small bottle of essential oil.can you help me please thanks\nHelena Sills\n\nreply to comment\n\n * TA says\n\nDecember 6, 2018 at 11:10 pm\n\nThe baby oil is the problem. You need a light vegetable oil like fractionated\ncoconut or almond seed oil\n\nreply to comment\n\n 30. Borshaa says\n\nAugust 25, 2018 at 8:32 pm\n\nThank you for these amazing DIY suggestions! How about just the combination of\nRosemary and Lavender? And, for the combinations that you suggested, what\nratios would you recommend between the various (2 or 3) essential oils?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 31. Amber says\n\nOctober 21, 2018 at 8:31 am\n\nI’ve tried 2x to make my own diffuser yet no scent comes from the sticks. I\nused sweet almond oil, 99% rubbing alcohol & essential oils. I added more\nalcohol & essentials when I didn’t smell anything yet that didn’t help. I’ve\npurchased 2 packages of rattan sticks Anyone have any idea why this isn’t\nworking? Many thanks for your feedback.\n\nreply to comment\n\n 32. Claire says\n\nOctober 27, 2020 at 3:26 pm\n\nI did that exact thing and it didn’t work at all. My carrier oil was Safflower\noil and I mixed some essential oil’s together and even put it in a jar with a\ncover give it a good shake and then put it in the jar with the reeds and\nabsolutely nothing. I’ve got two of them, I made them several days ago and I\ncan’t smell thing. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. If you have any\nideas, please advise. Thank you ?\n\nreply to comment\n\n 33. Natalia says\n\nNovember 2, 2020 at 4:46 am\n\nI did several diffusers, your recipe and other combinations, neither of them\nsmells 🙁\n\nreply to comment\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. HAPPY WEEKEND + A Few Favorites says:\n\nFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:05 am\n\n[...] DIY Essential Oil Diffuser is a simple solution for diffusing essential\noils throughout your [...]\n\nreply to comment\n\n 2. My Top 5 Oils For Diffusing says:\n\nFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:37 am\n\n[...] use at home if you are looking for cheap option that requires no\nelectricity. Here’s a great tutorial on how to make your [...]\n\nreply to comment\n\n 3. 8 Green Spring Cleaning Tips | VitaMedica says:\n\nMarch 27, 2014 at 11:52 pm\n\n[...] fragrance-free, or all-natural and organic cleaning products. Use your\nfavorite essential oils in diffusers to help your home smell nice. 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"Download this free guide and learn 5 easy things you can do right now to remove toxic chemicals from your laundry room, including:",
"Before we went “green” a few years ago, I think it’s safe to say that I was completely obsessed with commercial air fresheners. Spray fresheners, plug-in fresheners, scented candles, you name it. Every room in our home had some sort of air-freshening device that left a strong, fruity, cheery scent in the air.",
"Now that I know better (thank God!), commercial air fresheners have become a thing of the past. And now that we don’t live with the constant strong scents in our home, it gets pretty overwhelming when we’re at a friend or family member’s house and all we can smell are those strong chemicals wafting through the air!",
"Ughh, I still can’t believe we ever used those things, but as we’ve removed them from our home, our sense of smell has become much more sensitive to all those chemicals. I can barely make it through the cleaning and laundry aisle at the supermarket without getting a headache or watery eyes or a very irritated nose.",
"Homemade air fresheners is an area that I’ve dabbled in only slightly because until now I was just in the “no smell is a good smell” camp. And that’s still very much true, but sometimes you just want a gentle, light scent to tickle your senses and lift your spirits. 🙂",
"I’m going to be experimenting with a few different options, and today I’ll show you how easy it is to make some homemade essential oil reed diffusers – you know, those little jars of scented oils with all the sticks popping out of them? Yeah, those...",
"I picked up these jars from the thrift store for $1 each. I didn’t know what I’d use them for but I knew I just had to have them, and I’m so glad I got them because they’re perfect for this project!",
"When choosing your jars, look for small, short jars with a narrow opening at the top. The smaller the opening, the slower your oils will evaporate. My jars had somewhat large openings but luckily, they came with cork tops, so I just drilled about a 1′′ hole into the cork and voila! Smaller opening!",
"Examples of jars you can repurpose for this project include old perfume bottles, small oil bottles, small vases, spice jars and shakers, etc.",
"Technically, you’re supposed to use reeds made from rattan because they contain small channels that help the oil travel up the stick to scent the room. I used regular bamboo skewers the first time, which didn’t really work so well. So I ordered some of these reeds online, and they’re doing much better. Just make sure your reeds are about twice as tall as your jars so they can distribute the scent well.",
"From what I’ve read online, it seems the most common carrier oils to use are safflower oil and sweet almond oil, as they are lighter oils that will travel up the reeds more easily. You’ll use about 1/4 cup of oil for each diffuser, depending on your jar’s size, so try to source inexpensive oil, even if you have to order it online.",
"If you can’t find these oils, or don’t want to use oils as your base, you may also use plain water as the base. However, your diffuser base will evaporate much more quickly. Also, you’ll need to add some alcohol to help the essential oils bind to the water (see note below).",
"This is where it gets fun! You can either play it nice and simple with one or two essential oils, or you can get creative and experiment with different oil blends to create all kinds of lovely aromatic concoctions. Here’s a great list of essential oil blends that you can try.",
"For your 1/4 cup of carrier oil, you’ll use about 25-30 drops of essential oil. I blended 2 oils for each of my diffusers – cinnamon and lavender for the living room, and spearmint and rosemary for the bathroom.",
"You can find essential oils at your local health food store or order them online from Amazon or Mountain Rose Herbs.",
"You’ll also add a splash of alcohol (about a teaspoon) to the oil mixture to help the oils travel up the reeds more effectively. You want as high a concentration of alcohol as you can get – at least 90%. You can use either perfumer’s alcohol, rubbing alcohol, or vodka. I used 95% rubbing alcohol I picked up from the drug store.",
"After a few hours, flip the sticks over and insert the dry end into the jar to saturate the other end.",
"Continue to swirl the jar and flip the sticks over about every week or so until the scent has diminished. Then, you can just add some more essential oils to the mix, swirl, and start again!",
"Once the sticks become completely saturated with oil, they lose the ability to diffuse and will need to be replaced.",
"Once the reeds are completely saturated, you’ll need to replace them with new reeds. You will also need to replace your oil once it starts to lose its scent or if it starts to smell “off”.",
"These essential oil reed diffusers release a very light, subtle scent and do not compare to the very strong, overpowering scent that’s released by the commercial reed diffusers which use artificially scented oils.",
"I use these mostly as accents around the home for a light scent. If I’m looking for a stronger, more pronounces aroma, I’ll use a standard essential oils diffuser like this one or this one.",
"I believe protecting your family from harmful chemicals doesn't have to be overwhelming. Anyone can do it, one small step at a time. Are you ready to take charge of your family's health?",
"Under the essential oils section of the post, I include the best places to source your oils in the last paragraph. Your local health food store, Amazon, or Mountain Rose Herbs is what I recommend. 🙂",
"It seems to me the oils would turn rancid quickly. I keep my sweet almond oil in the fridge because if I don’t, it turns rancid and smells awful in only a few days. Have you found that other oils are better? I’m going to try this soon so any advice you can give will be appreciated.",
"Hmm that’s an interesting point but no, I haven’t had that happen yet. I did a ridiculous amount of research for this post and everything I read recommended using either safflower or sweet almond oil. Good luck!",
"I find those shakers you use for parmesan cheese work really well for reed diffusers 🙂 Also you can add in some food coloring or vegetable based fabric dye, which is super cheap and make the oils pretty colors 🙂",
"yea they have the short ones and the tall ones and they have some pretty cool stylized ones as well 🙂 Etsy is a treasure trove!!1",
"I tried these. The oil does not travel up the skewer. In order to get any scent, you have to turn the sqewers upside down every few days. Messy.",
"I had the same experience. I tried making these twice. The 2nd time I added almost double the amount of essential oil and plugged the already narrow jar opening with spanish moss. Still nada. I would not recommend these. Bummer because I was really excited.",
"The oils have to be light enough to be able to travel up the reeds, and that’s why safflower or almond oil are recommended. Other oils are much too heavy to be wicked up by the reeds, although you can definitely experiment to see if you can find a light enough oil. I know when I tried grape seed oil, it worked, but not very well. That’s why I ordered the safflower oil and it really made a world of difference!",
"Ah, that might be the reason why mine don’t work so well. Used (organic) sesame oil, is that too thick of a carrier oil? Put a lot more of essential oil though but the fragrance does not travel. Love. Maria",
"I wouldn’t use rubbing alcohol as, IMO, it has a medicinal smell to it that would alter the scent of the EO’s. Vodka is readily available in small bottles (even airline size in some stores) so if you don’t drink you would use this up rather quickly so there are no left-overs hanging around.",
"I love this post and have tried making a couple of these diffusers using rubbing alcohol (although the only one i could get hold of is only 70%), however I agree that the smell of it is revolting and really adversely affects the smell of the delicious essential oils. Fortunately, the oils don’t seem to be travelling up the rattan reeds at all, so it doesn’t matter 😀 Is ‘perfumers alcohol’ completely scent-free? It’s just that I don’t want to keep buying things that don’t work and wasting my lovely essential oils... Would vodka be better do you think?",
"Using Vodka adds a significant amount of cost to your diffuser. I mixed about 1/4 cup of sweet almond with about 2 -3 tablespoons of 90% rubbing alcohol with .33 fl oz of essential oils. I then added about 12 reed rattan sticks. I made sure that the carrier oil and the rubbing alcohol was mixed very well before adding the essential oils. I didn’t have any medicinal smell after I mixed it. However, I did before mixing it. As soon as I added the essential oils that smell vanished almost instantly. I probably could have reduced the essential oil amount and I will on my next batch. Good luck",
"I love this and have tried it with many empty reed diffuser bottles I have! But can you please tell me why mine are all cloudy and not clear?",
"I tried grapeseed oil but it became rancid after an hour or so. i chucked in more essential oil to cover the rancid smell but didn’t really help as the nice smell quickly dissipated within minutes.",
"I have been using grape seed oil,,,but,,, I use a half and half mixture of oil and vodka with at least 20-30 drops of essential oils. So far so good.",
"I bought some diffusers on clearance online, and I think they are rancid. They are two totally different scent families, but both have the same unpleasant stale/soapy smell.",
"It’s definitely not the scents themselves: The Bluewick one smelled like caramel when it arrived, but I stupidly left it on the windowsill for 2 months. When I sniffed it this week it had the rancid smell, and no trace of caramel at all.",
"The Archipelago diffuser just arrived and smells exactly the same as the ruined Bluewick. I think it was subject to extreme temperatures and/or is old stock.",
"I was wondering if it’s possible add new essential oil to the rancid diffuser oils I received in an effort to cover the rancid smell ? Because they were “deep clearance/ final sale”, they are not returnable.",
"I don’t think you can really do anything about rancid oils. I would buy new oil to replace it. Adding essential oils to already rancid oils will just be a waste of your essential oils.",
"I was looking at the site you suggested for the oils ,but i can,t find the shopping cart to buy some. Ì know this seems silly, I want to purchase some oils. THANKS",
"I’m an LMT and get my oils from Rocky Mountain Oils or Cosmic Flower. These may be a little more expensive but with my allergies I need a good quality oil and I find I have not problem with these. Also was wondering about Fractionated Coconut Oil...use this for massage and as a carrier oil.",
"I make my own vanilla essence using vodka and vanilla beans, apparently it lasts for years. So now I am thinking of using this to make my own diffuser oil, I have had a brew that is 18 months old, so should be perfect for this. I would like to mix it with Jasmine, and wonder how much oil to mix with my home made vanilla essence. Margaret Western Australia",
"You could use the oils from the peel only not the fruit. I use any orange peel I tear off an orange or lemon and squeeze the oils out. You don’t get much but what you do squeeze has a wonderful scent and I find it mixes well with ginger.",
"Great idea. My only hesitation would be to use caution with pure essential oils. Treat them like medicine and learn about the properties of each one that you’re planning on using.",
"I would not want to sniff cinnamon in my blend because it can bring out anger and fighting in the household.",
"that is silly, cinnamon is considered a relaxant, so why would adding cinnamon bring out anger and fighting, unless your household is already prone to that type of behaviors??",
"This blog is really remarkable. Thanks for sharing this great. Keep sharing more useful and conspicuous stuff like this. Thank you so much.",
"Sarah, what a great article. I followed your recipe precisely but am still not getting any scent coming from the diffuser unless I put my nose right up to it. I made mine as a remedy to keep moths away from my clothes but am afraid that the scent won’t be strong enough. Can anyone offer any recommendations on what I can do differently with the recipe? I’ve already tried doubling the amount of essential oil but that hasn’t worked. Thanks!",
"Hey faced the same problem! I’ve used up too many essentials oils, vodka, rubbing alcohol, safflower oil and sweet almond oil. Really can’t smell it unless I put my nose to it. Could you tell me where I’m going wrong? Estimate proportions maybe? Like for a 100ml reed diffuser or 50ml, how much oil, how much essential oil, and how much alcohol would I require?",
"Thanks so much for your DYI post. It was thorough and well-written and just what I was looking for! To the person who had a cloudy oil solution, two possible causes could be: a very cold room or stirring the mixture too vigorously.",
"Can anyone recommend a mix of oils that would effective against tobacco odours. I smoke cigars and while the aroma fresh is lovely the next day it is not. Thanks in anticipation.",
"Thanks for the great article. Like Jenn, a few comments above, I followed these instructions but my reed diffuser isn’t making an aroma. I used Safflower oil and put in a bit of rubbing alcohol (it does have a medicinal smell but it was gone from my bathroom in about 30 minutes). I have reeds rather than bamboo skewers, and I bought the reeds from amazon- they had good reviews for working with reed diffusers. I used an orange essential oil- maybe 20 drops, and couldn’t smell anything. I left it for a few days and then gave up on it- even right after I flipped the sticks I couldn’t really smell much aroma. I tried a peppermint essential oil, thinking that it may be a bit stronger- I’m still not smelling anything. Any ideas what I’m doing wrong?",
"I’m not really sure – it works pretty well for me. Maybe try using a different oil? I will say though that this will in no way smell as strong as the store bought diffusers that use artificial fragrance oil. But I do get a subtle scent from mine, especially in smaller spaces like the bathroom.",
"Try sweet almond oil. You can buy it in bulk and also use it as a moisturizer or even cooking. It is very light and works great in my diffuser.",
"I love this idea! I can’t wait to try this out at my house. I have everything except the skewers.",
"Hi there. Thank you for this recipe. I have tried it with Eucalyptus in my bathroom, and lemon in the kitchen. I can’t smell either!! I’ve added more essential oil to each... and I still can’t smell it! I’ve flipped the sticks, I’ve sloshed it around.... nothing. The only time I smell it is when I flip the sticks and get it on my fingers... that I smell. Help! Any suggestions?",
"It could be either the oil you’re using, the reed sticks, or even the type of essential oils. This is in no way going to smell as strong as the store bought ones made with artificial fragrance oils, but it does impart a subtle scent for me – especially in smaller spaces like the bathroom.",
"Tho also didn’t work for me. I made two and placed each in our bathrooms and you cannot smell it at all! It’s a tiny space so I figured it would be perfect. I used fragrance oil 15 drops in each and in 50ml jars and almond oil and followed the steps exactly! �?",
"I tried this with water and rubbing alcohol and it worked. Next time, I have tried with safflower oil and rubbing alcohol its not working ... there is no smell coming out of the diffuser. I used bamboo skewers.",
"Nice work Sarah. adding glycol nd more alkohol to ur recipe should solve d problem for those who could perceive nothing.",
"Thank you SO much for this blog post! I’m reviewing some essential oils, and I’ve never used them before. I have always loved the idea of using diffusers around my apartment, and your post definitely makes this undertaking feel easy. Great instructions! I got everything I need from you to head to the store and get what I need! Thank you!",
"Homemade diffuser is also my interest. For personal, I love terra-cotta necklace. For my house, my room, reed diffuser is my favourite. With the jars as you mentioned, the diffuser becomes a creative product. And follow you I also can use vases or small oil bottles for the project. It’s wonderful!",
"Can I use vegetable oil for base? Also, never heard of using alcohol in this blend, will try it next time I use the recipe of homemade air freshener. One query, how long can a set of sticks be used?",
"Vegetable oil is much too thick so I don’t think it would travel up the reeds very well. It has to be a light oil like the ones mentioned in the post.",
"There’s nothing more comforting or invigorating than a home scented with essential oils. I am a huge fan of EO and thanks for sharing Homemade Reed Diffusers recipe. Cant wait to try this out.",
"What’s wrong with plug-in diffusers? I think you’re talking about the cheesy plug-in scents you get from Bath and Body works and not the real ones. The real ones are meant to diffuse the essential oil you put in it and not buy with it, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZ29ICO/ref=s9_simh_gw_p121_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0C33VMP2YBV97NHY51KF&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop And many are eco-friendly. I put frankincense in mine, only about 2-3 drops, and it lasts for hours which puts me in a calm state before I sleep. Plus they actually save you money by diffusing less oil for the same smell that completely fills a small room.",
"This post is about making reed diffusers, which is a completely different product from the electric diffusers that you’re referring to. That being said, we love our electric diffusers as well! The reed diffusers just add a little bit of decor to a room, which some people like. 🙂",
"Hi and thanks for the article. I watched online someone making diffuser base with baby oil as it is v light. I didn’t try it yet but I think you need to add more essential oil to get rid of the scent in the oil. Niaz NSW",
"HI, Hi, great article, I’ve never worked with these types of oils & want to try it for all my gift-giving needs. But can you help me with my confusion? I’ve heard others using the cheaper fragrance oils; do you stick with the essential oil because of the natural element? I’d like to learn the cheapest method, altho. I’d also like to try the better ingredients to compare the results. So... is it correct to assume that people who like the ‘natural thing’ do the essential oil rather than the cheaper version for that reason? But I’m wondering is it really more expensive when you use so much less of the essential oil than fragrance oil? I",
"Definitely because of the natural element – cheap fragrance oils can comprise of any number of ingredients that are inhaled and can cause respiratory issues, especially for those who are sensitive.",
"I wish I had read this before buying my first essential oil diffuser! Even though I love it, it would’ve been a good idea to try a homemade one before buying one. Definitely still going to try and make one for another room...",
"Great tips here, I can do it by myself now. I used to DoTerra oils but now I think about an DIY oils. Thanks for sharing!",
"Another amazing diy craft project. Sarah, thanks for the detailed and clear instructions. I especially like his project because at home we don’t use chemical air fresheners as my little girl is allergic to them. I will try it out asap.",
"This is fun reading. I tied using ice-cream sticks instead of rattan sticks. Of course my jars are rather small in size. Lets hope it helps!",
"All I could smell was the alcohol and I didn’t even put the full amount in of 91% alcohol. I think we need to leave that out. Without it, it smelled nice.",
"2 tablespoons of the alcohol and mix it well. Then add the essential oils after the alcohol has binded with the base oil. 30 minutes you will not smell that alcohol and it will help it last longer and diffuse better.",
"Dear Sarah, I thank you very much for such nice tutorial and recipe! Today I will do my best to make my own reed diffuser. KR! Igor",
"No, this is not like an electric diffuser, and will not yield the same results. This is a very light scent used as a mild air freshener. If you’re looking for a diffuser for aromatherapy, I would look into the electric ones for sure.",
"Thanks for all the research! How long will the diffuser last for before replacing the oil inside? Looking for something that will last more than 3 hours as I’m trying to get rid of mice (want to do a peppermint one). Thanks again!",
"Hey Jenn! These little diffusers are going to be way too subtle if you’re wanting to use them for a mouse problem. I would buy an electric diffuser as they’re much stronger and will disperse the essential oils much more efficiently!",
"Thank you for helping us learn how to start using diffuser sticks and oils. I also wanted to let you know, in case you didn’t, that earlier in your article, you said to use 1/4 cup carrier oil with 10-15 drops of essential oil. In your recipe, near the end of the article, you said to use 25-30 drops of essential oil with 1/4 cup carrier oil.",
"My Mom is real sensitive to strong scents, so we will probably start with the lesser amount, and work up if needed. I just wanted to let you know about the discrepancy, in case you wanted to change that aspect of the article.",
"Thanks for catching that, Joey – just fixed it! I use the higher amount (25-30 drops) and it’s really a very light scent.",
"Great article. You made a good point with reed diffusers not being as strong of a scent. Sometimes regular diffusers can be a bit overpowering at times",
"True – they definitely are overpowering! Which I think is also why most people are disappointed when the homemade diffusers don’t smell as strong. It’s an issue of sensitization – if your olfactory senses are used to being constantly bombarded by very strong, artificial fragrances, it can be difficult to pick up lighter, more subtle scents. But with time, it can be done!",
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"parsed_md": "Homemade Essential Oil Reed Diffusers - Nature's Nurture\n\n * Skip to content\n\nNature's Nurture\n\nSmall Steps to a Non-Toxic Home\n\n## Header Right\n\n### Download Your Free Non-Toxic Guide!\n\nDownload this free guide and learn 5 easy things you can do right now to\nremove toxic chemicals from your laundry room, including:\n\n * how to switch to safer products using common household items\n * how to freshen your laundry without using artificial fragrances\n\n*Your privacy is important to me, and I'll never share your email with anyone.\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our full disclosure here.\n\n82 Comments\n\n# Homemade Air Fresheners: Essential Oil Reed Diffusers\n\nWe’re making homemade essential oil reed diffusers today! Read on for the full\ntutorial.\n\nBefore we went “green” a few years ago, I think it’s safe to say that I was\ncompletely obsessed with commercial air fresheners. Spray fresheners, plug-in\nfresheners, scented candles, you name it. Every room in our home had some sort\nof air-freshening device that left a strong, fruity, cheery scent in the air.\n\nNow that I know better (thank God!), commercial air fresheners have become a\nthing of the past. And now that we don’t live with the constant strong scents\nin our home, it gets pretty overwhelming when we’re at a friend or family\nmember’s house and all we can smell are those strong chemicals wafting through\nthe air!\n\nUghh, I still can’t believe we ever used those things, but as we’ve removed\nthem from our home, our sense of smell has become much more sensitive to all\nthose chemicals. I can barely make it through the cleaning and laundry aisle\nat the supermarket without getting a headache or watery eyes or a very\nirritated nose.\n\nHomemade air fresheners is an area that I’ve dabbled in only slightly because\nuntil now I was just in the “no smell is a good smell” camp. And that’s still\nvery much true, but sometimes you just want a gentle, light scent to tickle\nyour senses and lift your spirits. 🙂\n\n## Homemade Essential Oil Reed Diffusers\n\nI’m going to be experimenting with a few different options, and today I’ll\nshow you how easy it is to make some homemade essential oil reed diffusers –\nyou know, those little jars of scented oils with all the sticks popping out of\nthem? Yeah, those...\n\nThere are five items you’ll be working with here and all of them can be\nsourced pretty inexpensively.\n\n### The Jars\n\nI picked up these jars from the thrift store for $1 each. I didn’t know what\nI’d use them for but I knew I just had to have them, and I’m so glad I got\nthem because they’re perfect for this project!\n\nWhen choosing your jars, look for small, short jars with a narrow opening at\nthe top. The smaller the opening, the slower your oils will evaporate. My jars\nhad somewhat large openings but luckily, they came with cork tops, so I just\ndrilled about a 1′′ hole into the cork and voila! Smaller opening!\n\nExamples of jars you can repurpose for this project include old perfume\nbottles, small oil bottles, small vases, spice jars and shakers, etc.\n\n### The Reeds (Sticks)\n\nTechnically, you’re supposed to use reeds made from rattan because they\ncontain small channels that help the oil travel up the stick to scent the\nroom. I used regular bamboo skewers the first time, which didn’t really work\nso well. So I ordered some of these reeds online, and they’re doing much\nbetter. Just make sure your reeds are about twice as tall as your jars so they\ncan distribute the scent well.\n\n### Carrier Oil (Base)\n\nFrom what I’ve read online, it seems the most common carrier oils to use are\nsafflower oil and sweet almond oil, as they are lighter oils that will travel\nup the reeds more easily. You’ll use about 1/4 cup of oil for each diffuser,\ndepending on your jar’s size, so try to source inexpensive oil, even if you\nhave to order it online.\n\nIf you can’t find these oils, or don’t want to use oils as your base, you may\nalso use plain water as the base. However, your diffuser base will evaporate\nmuch more quickly. Also, you’ll need to add some alcohol to help the essential\noils bind to the water (see note below).\n\n### Essential Oils (Fragrance)\n\nThis is where it gets fun! You can either play it nice and simple with one or\ntwo essential oils, or you can get creative and experiment with different oil\nblends to create all kinds of lovely aromatic concoctions. Here’s a great list\nof essential oil blends that you can try.\n\nFor your 1/4 cup of carrier oil, you’ll use about 25-30 drops of essential\noil. I blended 2 oils for each of my diffusers – cinnamon and lavender for the\nliving room, and spearmint and rosemary for the bathroom.\n\nYou can find essential oils at your local health food store or order them\nonline from Amazon or Mountain Rose Herbs.\n\n### Alcohol\n\nYou’ll also add a splash of alcohol (about a teaspoon) to the oil mixture to\nhelp the oils travel up the reeds more effectively. You want as high a\nconcentration of alcohol as you can get – at least 90%. You can use either\nperfumer’s alcohol, rubbing alcohol, or vodka. I used 95% rubbing alcohol I\npicked up from the drug store.\n\nHomemade Reed Diffusers (Air Fresheners)\n\n2013-05-15 17:49:58\n\nSimple, easy, and inexpensive homemade version of commercial reed diffusers.\n\nWrite a review\n\nSave Recipe\n\nPrint\n\nIngredients\n\n 1. Small jar with small opening\n 2. 5-6 reed sticks\n 3. 1/4 cup carrier oil (safflower oil or sweet almond oil)\n 4. 25-30 drops essential oils\n 5. 1 teaspoon alcohol or perfumer's alcohol (optional, at least 90%)\n\nInstructions\n\n 1. In a measuring cup, add about 1/4 cup of your carrier oil.\n 2. If using alcohol, add into the cup and stir thoroughly to help it bind with the oil.\n 3. Add about 25-30 drops of essential oils and swirl the mixture to blend well.\n 4. Add the oil mixture to your jar.\n 5. Insert the sticks into the jar.\n 6. After a few hours, flip the sticks over and insert the dry end into the jar to saturate the other end.\n 7. Continue to swirl the jar and flip the sticks over about every week or so until the scent has diminished. Then, you can just add some more essential oils to the mix, swirl, and start again!\n 8. Once the sticks become completely saturated with oil, they lose the ability to diffuse and will need to be replaced.\n\nBy Sarah @ Nature's Nurture\n\nNature's Nurture http://naturesnurtureblog.com/\n\nWordpress Recipe Plugin by Recipe Card\n\n## Some final notes:\n\n * Once the reeds are completely saturated, you’ll need to replace them with new reeds. You will also need to replace your oil once it starts to lose its scent or if it starts to smell “off”.\n * These essential oil reed diffusers release a very light, subtle scent and do not compare to the very strong, overpowering scent that’s released by the commercial reed diffusers which use artificially scented oils.\n * I use these mostly as accents around the home for a light scent. If I’m looking for a stronger, more pronounces aroma, I’ll use a standard essential oils diffuser like this one or this one.\n\n### How do you keep your home smelling and feeling fresh all year long? 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Your local health food store, Amazon,\nor Mountain Rose Herbs is what I recommend. 🙂\n\n * J. Ross\n\nMay 23, 2013 at 10:52 am\n\nMountain Rose is a wonderful shop!\n\nI’d love to see a DIY essential oil burner one day!\n\n * Rhonda Behr\n\nFeb 11, 2015 at 8:17 pm\n\nI’ve been using DoTerra oils. I think they last the longest.\n\n 2. CalgaryBlondie\n\nMay 19, 2013 at 1:39 pm\n\nIt seems to me the oils would turn rancid quickly. I keep my sweet almond oil\nin the fridge because if I don’t, it turns rancid and smells awful in only a\nfew days. Have you found that other oils are better? I’m going to try this\nsoon so any advice you can give will be appreciated.\n\n * Sarah UmmYousef\n\nMay 19, 2013 at 1:55 pm\n\nHmm that’s an interesting point but no, I haven’t had that happen yet. I did a\nridiculous amount of research for this post and everything I read recommended\nusing either safflower or sweet almond oil. Good luck!\n\n 3. Aminah\n\nMay 19, 2013 at 8:17 pm\n\nI find those shakers you use for parmesan cheese work really well for reed\ndiffusers 🙂 Also you can add in some food coloring or vegetable based fabric\ndye, which is super cheap and make the oils pretty colors 🙂\n\n * Sarah UmmYousef\n\nMay 19, 2013 at 8:51 pm\n\nAminah, parmesan cheese shakers? That’s brilliant! 🙂\n\n * Aminah\n\nMay 19, 2013 at 8:55 pm\n\nyea they have the short ones and the tall ones and they have some pretty cool\nstylized ones as well 🙂 Etsy is a treasure trove!!1\n\n * Danielle\n\nJun 4, 2016 at 5:28 am\n\nVery smart idea......thank you so much ??\n\n 4. Heather\n\nMay 21, 2013 at 12:38 pm\n\nI tried these. The oil does not travel up the skewer. In order to get any\nscent, you have to turn the sqewers upside down every few days. Messy.\n\n * Kim\n\nFeb 22, 2017 at 12:58 pm\n\nI had the same experience. I tried making these twice. The 2nd time I added\nalmost double the amount of essential oil and plugged the already narrow jar\nopening with spanish moss. Still nada. I would not recommend these. Bummer\nbecause I was really excited.\n\n 5. Tina sheeler\n\nMay 21, 2013 at 5:27 pm\n\nThank you. Always looking for ways to save money.\n\n 6. Christine\n\nJul 26, 2013 at 3:40 pm\n\nCan you utilize different oils like jojoba, olive or canola for the base oil?\n\n * Sarah\n\nJul 28, 2013 at 3:49 am\n\nThe oils have to be light enough to be able to travel up the reeds, and that’s\nwhy safflower or almond oil are recommended. Other oils are much too heavy to\nbe wicked up by the reeds, although you can definitely experiment to see if\nyou can find a light enough oil. I know when I tried grape seed oil, it\nworked, but not very well. That’s why I ordered the safflower oil and it\nreally made a world of difference!\n\n * Maria\n\nOct 29, 2015 at 8:52 am\n\nAh, that might be the reason why mine don’t work so well. Used (organic)\nsesame oil, is that too thick of a carrier oil? Put a lot more of essential\noil though but the fragrance does not travel. Love. Maria\n\n * Heather\n\nOct 27, 2016 at 10:57 pm\n\nI’m currently using grape seed oil. So far so good.\n\n 7. Trish F\n\nJul 26, 2013 at 4:40 pm\n\nI wouldn’t use rubbing alcohol as, IMO, it has a medicinal smell to it that\nwould alter the scent of the EO’s. Vodka is readily available in small bottles\n(even airline size in some stores) so if you don’t drink you would use this up\nrather quickly so there are no left-overs hanging around.\n\n * Mandy Parrett\n\nOct 8, 2015 at 6:03 am\n\nHi Trish,\n\nI love this post and have tried making a couple of these diffusers using\nrubbing alcohol (although the only one i could get hold of is only 70%),\nhowever I agree that the smell of it is revolting and really adversely affects\nthe smell of the delicious essential oils. Fortunately, the oils don’t seem to\nbe travelling up the rattan reeds at all, so it doesn’t matter 😀 Is ‘perfumers\nalcohol’ completely scent-free? It’s just that I don’t want to keep buying\nthings that don’t work and wasting my lovely essential oils... Would vodka be\nbetter do you think?\n\nThanks, Mandy\n\n * mike\n\nSep 27, 2016 at 11:50 pm\n\nUsing Vodka adds a significant amount of cost to your diffuser. I mixed about\n1/4 cup of sweet almond with about 2 -3 tablespoons of 90% rubbing alcohol\nwith .33 fl oz of essential oils. I then added about 12 reed rattan sticks. I\nmade sure that the carrier oil and the rubbing alcohol was mixed very well\nbefore adding the essential oils. I didn’t have any medicinal smell after I\nmixed it. However, I did before mixing it. As soon as I added the essential\noils that smell vanished almost instantly. I probably could have reduced the\nessential oil amount and I will on my next batch. Good luck\n\n 8. Samuel Schroder\n\nAug 3, 2013 at 10:46 am\n\nI am a perfumer and aromatherapist researching for product development and I\nam loving the tips in this article.\n\nI highly recommend checking out these companies for exotic high quality\nessential oils: Floracopeia Ananda Apothecary\n\nThey carry many hard to find top quality exotics like saffron attar and\nAgarwood.\n\n 9. susan\n\nAug 13, 2013 at 2:27 am\n\nI love this and have tried it with many empty reed diffuser bottles I have!\nBut can you please tell me why mine are all cloudy and not clear?\n\n * Karley\n\nJul 22, 2014 at 1:41 pm\n\nIs you room cold? Sometimes oils start to turn solid in cooler temps.\n\n 10. pin\n\nAug 18, 2013 at 2:20 pm\n\nI tried grapeseed oil but it became rancid after an hour or so. i chucked in\nmore essential oil to cover the rancid smell but didn’t really help as the\nnice smell quickly dissipated within minutes.\n\n * Heather\n\nOct 27, 2016 at 11:03 pm\n\nI have been using grape seed oil,,,but,,, I use a half and half mixture of oil\nand vodka with at least 20-30 drops of essential oils. So far so good.\n\n 11. anurag bansal\n\nAug 20, 2013 at 1:23 pm\n\nFabulous article\n\n 12. Jellybeenz\n\nAug 24, 2013 at 4:19 pm\n\nHi there- great article:) Could you help with a question?\n\nI bought some diffusers on clearance online, and I think they are rancid. They\nare two totally different scent families, but both have the same unpleasant\nstale/soapy smell.\n\nIt’s definitely not the scents themselves: The Bluewick one smelled like\ncaramel when it arrived, but I stupidly left it on the windowsill for 2\nmonths. When I sniffed it this week it had the rancid smell, and no trace of\ncaramel at all.\n\nThe Archipelago diffuser just arrived and smells exactly the same as the\nruined Bluewick. I think it was subject to extreme temperatures and/or is old\nstock.\n\nI was wondering if it’s possible add new essential oil to the rancid diffuser\noils I received in an effort to cover the rancid smell ? Because they were\n“deep clearance/ final sale”, they are not returnable.\n\nThank you so much for your expertise:)\n\n * Sarah\n\nAug 25, 2013 at 11:52 pm\n\nI don’t think you can really do anything about rancid oils. I would buy new\noil to replace it. Adding essential oils to already rancid oils will just be a\nwaste of your essential oils.\n\n 13. kathy\n\nAug 29, 2013 at 6:57 pm\n\nI was looking at the site you suggested for the oils ,but i can,t find the\nshopping cart to buy some. Ì know this seems silly, I want to purchase some\noils. THANKS\n\n * Sarah\n\nSep 2, 2013 at 12:50 am\n\nHi Kathy, which site are you referring to? The Amazon link or the Mountain\nRose Herbs link?\n\n * Joan Poates\n\nDec 27, 2013 at 9:14 am\n\nI’m an LMT and get my oils from Rocky Mountain Oils or Cosmic Flower. These\nmay be a little more expensive but with my allergies I need a good quality oil\nand I find I have not problem with these. Also was wondering about\nFractionated Coconut Oil...use this for massage and as a carrier oil.\n\n(Just a note for a previous post Jojoba is not an oil but a liquid wax.)\n\n 14. Margaret Fort\n\nOct 18, 2013 at 5:54 am\n\nI make my own vanilla essence using vodka and vanilla beans, apparently it\nlasts for years. So now I am thinking of using this to make my own diffuser\noil, I have had a brew that is 18 months old, so should be perfect for this. I\nwould like to mix it with Jasmine, and wonder how much oil to mix with my home\nmade vanilla essence. Margaret Western Australia\n\n * Paula\n\nNov 21, 2013 at 5:08 pm\n\nMargaret I would love it if you would share your vanilla essence recipe with\nme.\n\n 15. senem\n\nDec 12, 2013 at 1:14 pm\n\nHi , i love clean breeze and ocean scent ,i need your advise and website link\n\nmany thanks\n\n 16. jenny\n\nDec 21, 2013 at 1:09 pm\n\ncould you use an orange or a lemon instead of the oils as they are oils aswell\n?\n\n * Sarah\n\nFeb 19, 2014 at 12:46 am\n\nI’m not sure, but I also don’t know how long they will last in the oil...\n\n * mike\n\nSep 28, 2016 at 12:03 am\n\nYou could use the oils from the peel only not the fruit. I use any orange peel\nI tear off an orange or lemon and squeeze the oils out. You don’t get much but\nwhat you do squeeze has a wonderful scent and I find it mixes well with\nginger.\n\n 17. Laura Lee\n\nDec 25, 2013 at 8:13 am\n\nGreat idea. My only hesitation would be to use caution with pure essential\noils. Treat them like medicine and learn about the properties of each one that\nyou’re planning on using.\n\nI would not want to sniff cinnamon in my blend because it can bring out anger\nand fighting in the household.\n\n * nicole\n\nDec 31, 2015 at 6:02 pm\n\nthat is silly, cinnamon is considered a relaxant, so why would adding cinnamon\nbring out anger and fighting, unless your household is already prone to that\ntype of behaviors??\n\n 18. Jennifer Parker\n\nJan 3, 2014 at 12:55 am\n\nThis blog is really remarkable. Thanks for sharing this great. Keep sharing\nmore useful and conspicuous stuff like this. Thank you so much.\n\n 19. Jenn\n\nJan 3, 2014 at 7:55 pm\n\nSarah, what a great article. I followed your recipe precisely but am still not\ngetting any scent coming from the diffuser unless I put my nose right up to\nit. I made mine as a remedy to keep moths away from my clothes but am afraid\nthat the scent won’t be strong enough. Can anyone offer any recommendations on\nwhat I can do differently with the recipe? I’ve already tried doubling the\namount of essential oil but that hasn’t worked. Thanks!\n\n * Ananya Arsh\n\nFeb 17, 2016 at 11:23 am\n\nHey faced the same problem! I’ve used up too many essentials oils, vodka,\nrubbing alcohol, safflower oil and sweet almond oil. Really can’t smell it\nunless I put my nose to it. Could you tell me where I’m going wrong? Estimate\nproportions maybe? Like for a 100ml reed diffuser or 50ml, how much oil, how\nmuch essential oil, and how much alcohol would I require?\n\n 20. Jane\n\nJan 14, 2014 at 4:30 pm\n\nThanks so much for your DYI post. It was thorough and well-written and just\nwhat I was looking for! To the person who had a cloudy oil solution, two\npossible causes could be: a very cold room or stirring the mixture too\nvigorously.\n\n 21. alan\n\nJan 25, 2014 at 2:27 pm\n\nCan anyone recommend a mix of oils that would effective against tobacco\nodours. I smoke cigars and while the aroma fresh is lovely the next day it is\nnot. Thanks in anticipation.\n\n 22. Emma\n\nMar 6, 2014 at 11:21 am\n\nThanks for the great article. Like Jenn, a few comments above, I followed\nthese instructions but my reed diffuser isn’t making an aroma. I used\nSafflower oil and put in a bit of rubbing alcohol (it does have a medicinal\nsmell but it was gone from my bathroom in about 30 minutes). I have reeds\nrather than bamboo skewers, and I bought the reeds from amazon- they had good\nreviews for working with reed diffusers. I used an orange essential oil- maybe\n20 drops, and couldn’t smell anything. I left it for a few days and then gave\nup on it- even right after I flipped the sticks I couldn’t really smell much\naroma. I tried a peppermint essential oil, thinking that it may be a bit\nstronger- I’m still not smelling anything. Any ideas what I’m doing wrong?\n\n * Sarah\n\nApr 30, 2014 at 1:20 am\n\nI’m not really sure – it works pretty well for me. Maybe try using a different\noil? I will say though that this will in no way smell as strong as the store\nbought diffusers that use artificial fragrance oil. But I do get a subtle\nscent from mine, especially in smaller spaces like the bathroom.\n\n * mike\n\nSep 28, 2016 at 12:06 am\n\nTry sweet almond oil. You can buy it in bulk and also use it as a moisturizer\nor even cooking. It is very light and works great in my diffuser.\n\n 23. Nicole B\n\nMar 30, 2014 at 11:14 am\n\nI love this idea! I can’t wait to try this out at my house. I have everything\nexcept the skewers.\n\n 24. malenia c\n\nApr 17, 2014 at 5:34 pm\n\nHi there. Thank you for this recipe. I have tried it with Eucalyptus in my\nbathroom, and lemon in the kitchen. I can’t smell either!! I’ve added more\nessential oil to each... and I still can’t smell it! I’ve flipped the sticks,\nI’ve sloshed it around.... nothing. The only time I smell it is when I flip\nthe sticks and get it on my fingers... that I smell. Help! Any suggestions?\n\n * Sarah\n\nApr 30, 2014 at 1:13 am\n\nIt could be either the oil you’re using, the reed sticks, or even the type of\nessential oils. This is in no way going to smell as strong as the store bought\nones made with artificial fragrance oils, but it does impart a subtle scent\nfor me – especially in smaller spaces like the bathroom.\n\n 25. Fudge\n\nDec 17, 2014 at 1:38 am\n\nTho also didn’t work for me. I made two and placed each in our bathrooms and\nyou cannot smell it at all! It’s a tiny space so I figured it would be\nperfect. I used fragrance oil 15 drops in each and in 50ml jars and almond oil\nand followed the steps exactly! �?\n\n 26. pink daisy\n\nDec 23, 2014 at 1:32 pm\n\nI tried this with water and rubbing alcohol and it worked. Next time, I have\ntried with safflower oil and rubbing alcohol its not working ... there is no\nsmell coming out of the diffuser. I used bamboo skewers.\n\n 27. John\n\nJan 10, 2015 at 12:01 pm\n\nNice work Sarah. adding glycol nd more alkohol to ur recipe should solve d\nproblem for those who could perceive nothing.\n\n 28. Suzanne M.\n\nJan 26, 2015 at 6:08 pm\n\nThank you SO much for this blog post! I’m reviewing some essential oils, and\nI’ve never used them before. I have always loved the idea of using diffusers\naround my apartment, and your post definitely makes this undertaking feel\neasy. Great instructions! I got everything I need from you to head to the\nstore and get what I need! Thank you!\n\n 29. Leia Chester\n\nMay 8, 2015 at 10:00 am\n\nHomemade diffuser is also my interest. For personal, I love terra-cotta\nnecklace. For my house, my room, reed diffuser is my favourite. With the jars\nas you mentioned, the diffuser becomes a creative product. And follow you I\nalso can use vases or small oil bottles for the project. It’s wonderful!\n\n 30. Melissa @ Wellness Appliances\n\nMay 19, 2015 at 3:50 am\n\nCan I use vegetable oil for base? Also, never heard of using alcohol in this\nblend, will try it next time I use the recipe of homemade air freshener. One\nquery, how long can a set of sticks be used?\n\n * Sarah\n\nMay 19, 2015 at 9:15 pm\n\nVegetable oil is much too thick so I don’t think it would travel up the reeds\nvery well. It has to be a light oil like the ones mentioned in the post.\n\n 31. Emily\n\nJul 6, 2015 at 9:05 am\n\nThere’s nothing more comforting or invigorating than a home scented with\nessential oils. I am a huge fan of EO and thanks for sharing Homemade Reed\nDiffusers recipe. Cant wait to try this out.\n\n 32. Alex\n\nJul 27, 2015 at 12:41 pm\n\nWhat’s wrong with plug-in diffusers? I think you’re talking about the cheesy\nplug-in scents you get from Bath and Body works and not the real ones. The\nreal ones are meant to diffuse the essential oil you put in it and not buy\nwith it, like this one:\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZ29ICO/ref=s9_simh_gw_p121_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0C33VMP2YBV97NHY51KF&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop\nAnd many are eco-friendly. I put frankincense in mine, only about 2-3 drops,\nand it lasts for hours which puts me in a calm state before I sleep. Plus they\nactually save you money by diffusing less oil for the same smell that\ncompletely fills a small room.\n\n * Sarah\n\nAug 7, 2015 at 12:10 am\n\nHey Alex,\n\nThis post is about making reed diffusers, which is a completely different\nproduct from the electric diffusers that you’re referring to. That being said,\nwe love our electric diffusers as well! The reed diffusers just add a little\nbit of decor to a room, which some people like. 🙂\n\n 33. niaz\n\nSep 25, 2015 at 4:51 pm\n\nHi and thanks for the article. I watched online someone making diffuser base\nwith baby oil as it is v light. I didn’t try it yet but I think you need to\nadd more essential oil to get rid of the scent in the oil. Niaz NSW\n\n 34. rachel\n\nOct 25, 2015 at 2:01 am\n\nHI, Hi, great article, I’ve never worked with these types of oils & want to\ntry it for all my gift-giving needs. But can you help me with my confusion?\nI’ve heard others using the cheaper fragrance oils; do you stick with the\nessential oil because of the natural element? I’d like to learn the cheapest\nmethod, altho. I’d also like to try the better ingredients to compare the\nresults. So... is it correct to assume that people who like the ‘natural\nthing’ do the essential oil rather than the cheaper version for that reason?\nBut I’m wondering is it really more expensive when you use so much less of the\nessential oil than fragrance oil? I\n\n * Sarah\n\nFeb 16, 2016 at 3:15 am\n\nDefinitely because of the natural element – cheap fragrance oils can comprise\nof any number of ingredients that are inhaled and can cause respiratory\nissues, especially for those who are sensitive.\n\n 35. Ashley Reed\n\nOct 26, 2015 at 7:08 pm\n\nI wish I had read this before buying my first essential oil diffuser! Even\nthough I love it, it would’ve been a good idea to try a homemade one before\nbuying one. Definitely still going to try and make one for another room...\n\n * mike\n\nSep 28, 2016 at 12:12 am\n\nNot a complete waste. When you are ready just use the bottle for you newly\nhomemade concoction.\n\n 36. Kelly\n\nDec 30, 2015 at 5:14 am\n\nGreat tips here, I can do it by myself now. I used to DoTerra oils but now I\nthink about an DIY oils. Thanks for sharing!\n\n 37. Nora @ tensunitreviews\n\nFeb 21, 2016 at 5:02 am\n\nAnother amazing diy craft project. Sarah, thanks for the detailed and clear\ninstructions. I especially like his project because at home we don’t use\nchemical air fresheners as my little girl is allergic to them. I will try it\nout asap.\n\n 38. Bowie\n\nFeb 25, 2016 at 3:47 am\n\nThis is fun reading. I tied using ice-cream sticks instead of rattan sticks.\nOf course my jars are rather small in size. Lets hope it helps!\n\n 39. Cathy\n\nMay 23, 2016 at 2:06 pm\n\nAll I could smell was the alcohol and I didn’t even put the full amount in of\n91% alcohol. I think we need to leave that out. Without it, it smelled nice.\n\n * mike\n\nSep 28, 2016 at 12:13 am\n\n2 tablespoons of the alcohol and mix it well. Then add the essential oils\nafter the alcohol has binded with the base oil. 30 minutes you will not smell\nthat alcohol and it will help it last longer and diffuse better.\n\n 40. Igor\n\nMay 30, 2016 at 6:09 am\n\nDear Sarah, I thank you very much for such nice tutorial and recipe! Today I\nwill do my best to make my own reed diffuser. KR! Igor\n\n * Sarah UmmYusuf\n\nJun 9, 2016 at 12:28 am\n\nBest of luck!\n\n 41. Margret\n\nAug 24, 2016 at 8:36 am\n\nDo you need less essential oils for kids in this diffuser?\n\n * Sarah UmmYusuf\n\nAug 31, 2016 at 1:54 am\n\nNo, this is not like an electric diffuser, and will not yield the same\nresults. This is a very light scent used as a mild air freshener. If you’re\nlooking for a diffuser for aromatherapy, I would look into the electric ones\nfor sure.\n\n 42. Jenn\n\nOct 10, 2016 at 4:26 pm\n\nThanks for all the research! How long will the diffuser last for before\nreplacing the oil inside? Looking for something that will last more than 3\nhours as I’m trying to get rid of mice (want to do a peppermint one). Thanks\nagain!\n\n * Sarah UmmYusuf\n\nOct 11, 2016 at 6:21 pm\n\nHey Jenn! These little diffusers are going to be way too subtle if you’re\nwanting to use them for a mouse problem. I would buy an electric diffuser as\nthey’re much stronger and will disperse the essential oils much more\nefficiently!\n\n 43. Anna\n\nOct 31, 2016 at 5:38 am\n\nAA Could I use coconut oil as a carrier oil instead of the oils you mention?\n\n * Sarah UmmYusuf\n\nNov 2, 2016 at 2:01 pm\n\nNo, coconut oil is way too thick for this.\n\n 44. Joey Brumbeloe\n\nNov 21, 2016 at 11:47 pm\n\nSarah,\n\nThank you for helping us learn how to start using diffuser sticks and oils. I\nalso wanted to let you know, in case you didn’t, that earlier in your article,\nyou said to use 1/4 cup carrier oil with 10-15 drops of essential oil. In your\nrecipe, near the end of the article, you said to use 25-30 drops of essential\noil with 1/4 cup carrier oil.\n\nMy Mom is real sensitive to strong scents, so we will probably start with the\nlesser amount, and work up if needed. I just wanted to let you know about the\ndiscrepancy, in case you wanted to change that aspect of the article.\n\nAgain, thank you very much ... Joey\n\n * Sarah UmmYusuf\n\nNov 28, 2016 at 12:32 am\n\nThanks for catching that, Joey – just fixed it! I use the higher amount (25-30\ndrops) and it’s really a very light scent.\n\n 45. Cody García\n\nJan 12, 2017 at 10:17 pm\n\nGreat article. You made a good point with reed diffusers not being as strong\nof a scent. Sometimes regular diffusers can be a bit overpowering at times\n\n * Sarah UmmYusuf\n\nJan 26, 2017 at 12:03 am\n\nTrue – they definitely are overpowering! Which I think is also why most people\nare disappointed when the homemade diffusers don’t smell as strong. It’s an\nissue of sensitization – if your olfactory senses are used to being constantly\nbombarded by very strong, artificial fragrances, it can be difficult to pick\nup lighter, more subtle scents. But with time, it can be done!\n\nLeave a Comment\n\n### Hi, I’m Sarah!\n\nI believe protecting your family from harmful chemicals doesn't have to be\noverwhelming. Anyone can do it, one small step at a time. 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"When somebody is speaking to me and his or her lips are cracked, I am a little embarrassed to admit that I cannot focus on anything else. The skin flecks tremble as they talk, hanging off like little stubborn rock climbers who refuse to accept that the mountain has beaten them. (Can you tell I think about this entirely too much?) Everybody experiences dry lips at some point, but whether they’re caused by medications, dehydration, or weather, exfoliating your lips can help considerably.",
"There are plenty of ways to go about shedding dead skin. Some involve tools, other take little more than a few kitchen ingredients, and a few are products you can purchase online or at the mall. No matter your preferred beauty style, these are the perfect means by which you can attain soft, smooth, and (if you’re up for it) kissable lips.",
"For those who appreciate simple and inexpensive home remedies, mixing together a little olive oil with some granulated sugar, then scrubbing your lips with it could be the perfect DIY lip exfoliation technique. Just rinse it off when you’re done and apply a bit of unscented lip balm.",
"This is one of the easiest and perhaps best-known ways to smooth out lips: apply a thin layer of Vaseline to your lips, then use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the dead skin off. Make sure you’re using a brand new toothbrush that is designated for this purpose, however; you don’t want to scrub a bunch of toothpaste into your lip’s delicate skin (nor use it to later brush your teeth, ew). Some people like to apply petroleum jelly to their lips as lip balm, but I personally prefer regular lip balm instead.",
"I bought the Mint Julips Lip Scrub a couple years ago after moving from California to the cooler temperatures Portland, where I found my lips were constantly chapped or rough. To this day, it’s one of my favorite lip products on the market. It includes Fair Trade sugar, organic jojoba oil, and more lovely ingredients, making it perfect for the conscious consumer.",
"If olive oil isn’t your thing, you can do all the same steps as #1, but make it sweeter (and stickier) by swapping in some honey.",
"We’re big fans of the inexpensive yet high-quality products from e.l.f. Cosmetics, so when I saw that they made a lip exfoliator, I was super excited. It’s at a fantastic price point–just $3!–and it’s got 4.5 stars out of 5 from 553 reviews on their site. It’s a bit more complex than the DIY remedies listed, as it also is “infused with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Avocado, Grape and Jojoba Oils,” but those are all things I love in my lip products, so I’m all sorts of down with this option.",
"Mix together a little baking soda plus some water until it’s formed a “gritty paste,” then apply to your lips with a soft toothbrush. Rinse, then apply lip balm.",
"Next up, a luxury lip scrub, a cult Etsy favorite, and the absolute simplest way to get that dead skin off!",
"OMG when I was in the 3rd grade this girl in my class would always have such dry lips, they would crack and start bleeding when she was talking. I still have nightmares about it. I hope she finds this article.",
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"parsed_md": "11 Ways To Exfoliate Your Lips Into Smoothness\n\n## TheGloss\n\n * Crushable\n * TheGrindstone\n * Mommyish\n * Blisstree\n * Gurl\n\n * 13 Pieces Of Jewelry For Pizza Lovers\n * The Best and Worst-Dressed Celebrities At The 2016 MTV Movie Awards Will Get You Talking\n * Happy National Siblings Day! Let’s See Your Favorite Picture Of You And Your Sibs\n * Why We Should Be Paying Attention To Daisy Ridley’s Every Red Carpet Appearance\n * 12 Throwback Kristen Stewart Looks We Are Still Obsessed With\n * Adele’s Makeup Artist Has Finally Shared the Secrets to Achieving Her Flawless Makeup Look\n\n * Mon, Sep 29 2014\n * * Tweet\n * * ← Previous Post\n * Next Post →\n\n# 11 Easy Ways To Exfoliate Your Lips That Will Leave Them Smooth\n\n * 2 years ago by Samantha Escobar\n * 7 Comments »\n * Share a Tip\n\nVia Giphy.\n\nWhen somebody is speaking to me and his or her lips are cracked, I am a little\nembarrassed to admit that I cannot focus on anything else. The skin flecks\ntremble as they talk, hanging off like little stubborn rock climbers who\nrefuse to accept that the mountain has beaten them. (Can you tell I think\nabout this entirely too much?) Everybody experiences dry lips at some point,\nbut whether they’re caused by medications, dehydration, or weather,\nexfoliating your lips can help considerably.\n\nThere are plenty of ways to go about shedding dead skin. Some involve tools,\nother take little more than a few kitchen ingredients, and a few are products\nyou can purchase online or at the mall. No matter your preferred beauty style,\nthese are the perfect means by which you can attain soft, smooth, and (if\nyou’re up for it) kissable lips.\n\n1\\. Olive Oil + Sugar\n\nFor those who appreciate simple and inexpensive home remedies, mixing together\na little olive oil with some granulated sugar, then scrubbing your lips with\nit could be the perfect DIY lip exfoliation technique. Just rinse it off when\nyou’re done and apply a bit of unscented lip balm.\n\n2\\. The Toothbrush Trick\n\nThis is one of the easiest and perhaps best-known ways to smooth out lips:\napply a thin layer of Vaseline to your lips, then use a soft toothbrush to\ngently scrub the dead skin off. Make sure you’re using a brand new toothbrush\nthat is designated for this purpose, however; you don’t want to scrub a bunch\nof toothpaste into your lip’s delicate skin (nor use it to later brush your\nteeth, ew). Some people like to apply petroleum jelly to their lips as lip\nbalm, but I personally prefer regular lip balm instead.\n\n3\\. LUSH Lip Scrub ($9.95)\n\nI bought the Mint Julips Lip Scrub a couple years ago after moving from\nCalifornia to the cooler temperatures Portland, where I found my lips were\nconstantly chapped or rough. To this day, it’s one of my favorite lip products\non the market. It includes Fair Trade sugar, organic jojoba oil, and more\nlovely ingredients, making it perfect for the conscious consumer.\n\n4\\. Sugar + Honey\n\nIf olive oil isn’t your thing, you can do all the same steps as #1, but make\nit sweeter (and stickier) by swapping in some honey.\n\n5\\. e.l.f. Studio Lips Exfoliator ($3)\n\nWe’re big fans of the inexpensive yet high-quality products from e.l.f.\nCosmetics, so when I saw that they made a lip exfoliator, I was super excited.\nIt’s at a fantastic price point–just $3!–and it’s got 4.5 stars out of 5 from\n553 reviews on their site. It’s a bit more complex than the DIY remedies\nlisted, as it also is “infused with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Avocado, Grape and\nJojoba Oils,” but those are all things I love in my lip products, so I’m all\nsorts of down with this option.\n\n6\\. Baking Soda Scrub\n\nMix together a little baking soda plus some water until it’s formed a “gritty\npaste,” then apply to your lips with a soft toothbrush. Rinse, then apply lip\nbalm.\n\nNext up, a luxury lip scrub, a cult Etsy favorite, and the absolute simplest\nway to get that dead skin off!\n\n1 2 next\n\n5 DIY Lip Scrub Recipes We Tested So You Don’t Have To \n--- \n5 DIY Lip Scrub Recipes To Beautify Your Smile \n10 Blue Lipsticks That Work For Halloween...Or Any Other Time Of The Year \nControversial Cult Fave: Is This $50 Tom Ford Lipstick Worth All The Hype? \nUse, Abuse, Lose: Red, Pink Or Nude Lipstick \n \nShare This Post:\n\n * Tweet\n\nRelated Topics: Beauty Make-up Skin • Exfoliate your lips • exfoliating •\nexfoliation • lip scrub • lips\n\n * Sara Steinfeld\n\nI’m all about the toothbrush trick. Gets the job done every time!\n\n * Gemma Kim\n\n<3 Fresh Sugar Lip Polish!\n\n * http://ThePeppercat.com/ Candace\n\nOMG when I was in the 3rd grade this girl in my class would always have such\ndry lips, they would crack and start bleeding when she was talking. I still\nhave nightmares about it. I hope she finds this article.\n\n * Samantha Escobar\n\nARGHHHH CANDACE THATS AWFUL OMG\n\n * lorenercohn\n\nMy Uncle Liam just got an awesome 6 month old Subaru BRZ by working part-time\nat home.visit this website googlenews.com\n\n * Anne Marie Hawkins\n\nI honestly think every third grade class has that girl. Thanks to the wonders\nof Facebook multiplied by coming from a small and insular school system, I\nactually know that my That Girl turns out to have come into her own during\ncollege and is now a cooking blogger and fashionista. And given her love for\noutrageous lip colors, I figure she has to have done something about the lip\nproblem.\n\n * Anne Marie Hawkins\n\nDude the ELF exfoliator is a tiny pocket-sized miracle.\n\n### Most Interesting\n\n### Click to Like Us\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Tumblr\n * YouTube\n * Pinterest\n\n### Featured Video\n\nNot My Best Day\n\n * Sitemap\n * Advertise\n * Contact\n * About\n * Editorial Team\n * Privacy Policy / CA Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n\nThe site is part of the Clevver Network.\n\n * TheGloss\n * Crushable\n * Blisstree\n * TheGrindstone\n * Mommyish\n * Gurl\n\n### Defy Media\n\n©2016 Defy Media, LLC, All rights reserved. Use of the web site constitues\nacceptance of the Defy Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Gloss and\nall related sites and logos are trademarks of Defy Media.\n\n"
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"As the air starts to lose its moisture, our skin, hands, and lips follow suit. Sure, you should restock your desk, purse, and bedroom with Chapstick. But to score truly gorgeous, soft, touch-me lips, try one or all of these chapped lip killers.",
"1. Before you wash your face, apply a balm to your lips. Your cleanser may actually be drying out your lips—both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide disrupt your pH balance and can cause chapping.",
"2. Use almond oil. The hypoallergenic moisturizer pops up in Kiehl’s Lip Blam #1 ($7, kiehls.com), which also contains free radical-fighters vitamins A and E.",
"4. For chapped and sore lips, slice up a cucumber into thin pieces and leave them over lips for five minutes (try it while you’re watching TV). It helps rehydrates your lips, and feels fantastic.",
"5. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Use a lip exfoliator like ILIA Balmy Nights Lip Exfoliator ($24, iliabeauty.com) or make an at-home paste with sugar and honey. For very sensitive lips, use a clean, soft toothbrush and brush it back and forth.",
"6. Don’t lick your lips. We lick our dry lips to add some moisture, but it actually dries them out even more. Your saliva contains acids that break down food, but they also irritate your lips. Plus, continuously licking will remove any natural oils you have on your lips.",
"8. Got lip flakes? Resist the urge to pick at them. Instead, soften them with lip balm, and exfoliate them off.",
"9. Use sunscreen to prevent burned, chapped lips. Already chapped? Skip the SPF so it doesn’t irritate the sensitive skin.",
"10. Another ingredient to look for: Shea butter, which nourishes and moisturizes. Try Eraclea Ever-moist Lip Balm ($16, eracleaskincare.com) which gives lips a silky smooth finish and subtle shine.",
"12. On the flip side, if your lips are looking good, use a beeswax when you’re going to be outside for a while (beeswax works as a barrier against dehydration). Try Burt’s Bees Beeswax lip balm—it seals in moisture and has a nice peppermint taste.",
"14. Take a pass on matte lip colors in favor of moisturizing lipsticks. If you must go matte (hey, it’s a hot trend this season!), apply a lip conditioner before. Our favorite—Estée Lauder Lip Conditioner ($18.50, esteelauder.com) with shea butter and vitamin E.",
"16. Use a toothpaste that doesn’t contain synthetic flavors (they can cause an allergic reaction, making your lips flaky). A great one is Squigle, a paste that’s free of ingredients that can irritate your skin.",
"17. If your lips are chapped, take a pass on drinking orange juice, eating grapefruit, and putting any other citrus fruits near your lips—they can cause more dryness.",
"18. Rub on aloe vera. It helps relieve the pain and heals small cuts that occur when your lips are chapped or burned.",
"19. The oldest trick in the book—petroleum jelly. Vaseline Rich Conditioning Petroleum Jelly Cocoa Butter ($3.99, vaseline.us) is super moisturizing, plus it has a yummy chocolaty scent."
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"parsed_md": "25 Genius Ways to Prevent and Cure Chapped Lips | Daily Makeover\n\n * StyleCaster\n * Beauty High\n * Daily Makeover\n\n * JOIN THE CONVERSATION\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * YouTube\n * RSS\n\nHome » Trends & Tips » Skin » 25 Genius Ways to Prevent and Cure Chapped Lips\n\n# 25 Genius Ways to Prevent and Cure Chapped Lips\n\nby Shannon Farrell\n\nOctober 25th, 2013\n\nPhoto: Getty Images\n\nAs the air starts to lose its moisture, our skin, hands, and lips follow suit.\nSure, you should restock your desk, purse, and bedroom with Chapstick. But to\nscore truly gorgeous, soft, touch-me lips, try one or all of these chapped lip\nkillers.\n\n1\\. Before you wash your face, apply a balm to your lips. Your cleanser may\nactually be drying out your lips—both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide\ndisrupt your pH balance and can cause chapping.\n\n2\\. Use almond oil. The hypoallergenic moisturizer pops up in Kiehl’s Lip Blam\n#1 ($7, kiehls.com), which also contains free radical-fighters vitamins A and\nE.\n\n3\\. Turn on a humidifier at night—it helps keeps your lips (and skin)\nmoisturized.\n\n4\\. For chapped and sore lips, slice up a cucumber into thin pieces and leave\nthem over lips for five minutes (try it while you’re watching TV). It helps\nrehydrates your lips, and feels fantastic.\n\n5\\. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Use a lip exfoliator like ILIA Balmy\nNights Lip Exfoliator ($24, iliabeauty.com) or make an at-home paste with\nsugar and honey. For very sensitive lips, use a clean, soft toothbrush and\nbrush it back and forth.\n\n6\\. Don’t lick your lips. We lick our dry lips to add some moisture, but it\nactually dries them out even more. Your saliva contains acids that break down\nfood, but they also irritate your lips. Plus, continuously licking will remove\nany natural oils you have on your lips.\n\n7\\. Breathe through your nose. Something as little as breathing through your\nmouth can actually dry out your lips.\n\n8\\. Got lip flakes? Resist the urge to pick at them. Instead, soften them with\nlip balm, and exfoliate them off.\n\n9\\. Use sunscreen to prevent burned, chapped lips. Already chapped? Skip the\nSPF so it doesn’t irritate the sensitive skin.\n\n10\\. Another ingredient to look for: Shea butter, which nourishes and\nmoisturizes. Try Eraclea Ever-moist Lip Balm ($16, eracleaskincare.com) which\ngives lips a silky smooth finish and subtle shine.\n\n11\\. Chapped lips will heal best when they’re moist, so stick to lip balms and\nskip lip waxes.\n\n12\\. On the flip side, if your lips are looking good, use a beeswax when\nyou’re going to be outside for a while (beeswax works as a barrier against\ndehydration). Try Burt’s Bees Beeswax lip balm—it seals in moisture and has a\nnice peppermint taste.\n\n13\\. Stick to lipsticks with conditioners like vitamin E, macadamia oil, and\nshea butter.\n\n14\\. Take a pass on matte lip colors in favor of moisturizing lipsticks. If\nyou must go matte (hey, it’s a hot trend this season!), apply a lip\nconditioner before. Our favorite—Estée Lauder Lip Conditioner ($18.50,\nesteelauder.com) with shea butter and vitamin E.\n\n15\\. Drink water. Hydrating from the inside will help keep your lips from\ngetting dry.\n\n16\\. Use a toothpaste that doesn’t contain synthetic flavors (they can cause\nan allergic reaction, making your lips flaky). A great one is Squigle, a paste\nthat’s free of ingredients that can irritate your skin.\n\n17\\. If your lips are chapped, take a pass on drinking orange juice, eating\ngrapefruit, and putting any other citrus fruits near your lips—they can cause\nmore dryness.\n\n18\\. Rub on aloe vera. It helps relieve the pain and heals small cuts that\noccur when your lips are chapped or burned.\n\n19\\. The oldest trick in the book—petroleum jelly. Vaseline Rich Conditioning\nPetroleum Jelly Cocoa Butter ($3.99, vaseline.us) is super moisturizing, plus\nit has a yummy chocolaty scent.\n\n20\\. Since fragrances can cause allergic reactions, stick to balms without\nstrong scents or flavors.\n\n21\\. Say goodbye to those hot wings for a while, because yes, spicy foods can\ndry out your lips.\n\n22\\. Ditto for salty treats.\n\n23\\. Wear a scarf over your mouth—wind is a biggie when it comes to chapping.\n\n24\\. Suffering from really bad chapping? Look for a treatment with ceramides,\nwhich help to restore the skin barrier.\n\n25\\. Nothing working? You may be suffering from an allergic reaction. 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"Lip balm is truly one of the easiest and most inexpensive beauty products to create at home. Not only is crafting your own surprisingly simple, you’ll have full control over all of the ingredients and the satisfaction of knowing that you’re putting pure, natural, and organic elements on your lips! Three of my favorite recipes are listed below, but feel free to experiment and create your own.",
"As a general rule, blend 3 parts carrier oil to 1 part beeswax, and add 1 part butter if using. Coarsely chop the beeswax or use beeswax pastilles. Place beeswax, butter, and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup and gently heat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax and butters have melted. Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add essential oils and vitamin E oil. Immediately pour the mixture into clear or white lip balm containers. You can also purchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely before placing caps onto the lip balm containers.",
"If your lip balm is too soft, re-melt it and add more beeswax. If it is too hard, re-melt and add more oil. You can also adjust your recipes with the seasons: harder lip balms are better for warm summer weather and softer lip balms are great during cold fall and winter months. Add essential oils at your discretion. A general amount is 2 drops per container, but this varies depending upon the essential oil used. Less is better when it comes to essential oils, as you don’t want to end up with lip balm that will sting or irritate your lips.",
"This sweet, citrusy, and warming lip balm has just a hint of spice. Made with organic mandarin and nutmeg essential oils, mango butter, sunflower oil, and other botanical ingredients.",
"Lip balm preparation: Coarsely chop the beeswax or use beeswax pastilles. Place beeswax, butter, and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup and gently heat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax and butters have melted. Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add essential oils and Vitamin E Oil. Immediately pour the mixture into clear or white lip balm containers. You can also purchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely before placing caps onto the lip balm containers. Your lip balm is finished! You can now add labels, ribbons, twine, or any other decorative elements. Makes approximately 1.5 oz of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of our 1/4 oz plastic jars, or 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars.",
"Reminiscent of tropical places, this blend is perfect for warmer weather or for those who prefer a lightweight and glossy lip balm.",
"Lip balm preparation: Coarsely chop the beeswax or use beeswax pastilles. Place beeswax and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup and gently heat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax has melted. Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add essential oils and Vitamin E Oil. Immediately pour the mixture into clear or white lip balm containers. You can also purchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely before placing caps onto the lip balm containers. Your lip balm is finished! You can now add labels, ribbons, twine, or any other decorative elements. Makes approximately 1.5 oz of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of our 1/4 oz plastic jars, or 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars.",
"A refreshing, cooling, and nourishing lip balm with cocoa butter and peppermint for that quintessential fusion of chocolate and mint.",
"Lip balm preparation: Coarsely chop the beeswax or use beeswax pastilles. Place beeswax, butter, and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup and gently heat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax and butters have melted. Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add essential oils and Vitamin E Oil.Immediately pour the mixture into clear or white lip balm containers. You can also purchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely before placing caps onto the lip balm containers. Your lip balm is finished! You can now add labels, ribbons, twine, or any other decorative elements. Makes approximately 1.5 oz of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of our 1/4 oz plastic jars, or 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars.",
"By Irene|2016-07-15T11:44:21+00:00January 12th, 2011|Categories: Herbal Goodies, Misc, Natural Body Care, Recipes and DIY|Tags: all natural lip, chapstick, diy lip balm, how to lip balm, lip balm, lip chap|96 Comments",
"Irene Wolansky is the Customer Experience Director at Mountain Rose Herbs. Born and raised on the Oregon coast, her interests include crafting body care products and herbal medicine, harvesting mushrooms, gardening, brewing herbal mead, fermentation, and exploring wild areas.",
"Thanks for the great recipes! My daughter and I made the peppermint cocoa lip balm a couple of months ago, and I love the smooth, creamy result.",
"But (always a but!), we live in cold, windy Wyoming, and I could use something that is just a little more moisturizing – a more heavy-duty protection. Could you make suggestions for different oils or recipe?",
"Also, I suffer from cold sores. Pfizer (I hate to say it) used to have a product on the market that really shortened healing time, but they no longer make it. What about putting calendula oil in lip balms – do you think it would be safe for lips, and help? Or do you have another suggestion?",
"Finally, do you suggest any natural additives to create a sunscreen lip balm? Cold sores love to pop out on lips exposed to the sun, and sunscreen lip balms really help.",
"You’re welcome! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy the recipes and thank you for letting us know about your success with the Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm!",
"Other moisturizing ingredients that you can include in your recipes are: Shea butter, Avocado oil, Coconut oil, Jojoba oil, Kukui Nut oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Meadowfoam Seed oil, Pomegranate Seed oil, Shea Nut oil, and Wheat Germ oil.",
"Calendula oil would be a perfect addition for lip balm, it is one of my favorite remedies for skin conditions. I like to put it in just about everything!",
"* agentstarling August 16, 2012 at 11:15 am - Reply\nHi Irene! these lip balm recipes are awesome. thank you. can you please tell me how much zinc oxide to put in for the coconut lime recipe? and could you also recommend a zinc oxide to purchase, unelss you sell some? i googled zinc oxide and whole bunch of stuff came up...",
"What a great question! I have never added Zinc Oxide to any of my lip balms, and unfortunately it’s not a product that we carry. Because of this, I honestly can’t give advice on how much to add. I would recommend doing an online search for lip balm recipes utilizing Zinc Oxide, or would ask the company that you purchase Zinc Oxide for instructions.",
"I apologize for not being more helpful! This is simply an ingredient that I haven’t experimented with. Thank you again for your question, and for reaching out to us!",
"* Hiba N July 10, 2015 at 6:22 pm - Reply\nHi. i wanna know that will vanilla extract work for this recipe? Because it is alcohol based. Essential oils are hard to find here.",
"* Alieta July 13, 2015 at 10:02 am - Reply\nHi there Hiba, Vanilla extract will not work well in this recipe, because it is an alcohol based extract. I prefer to infuse vanilla beans into my carrier oils for a delightful, delicate, and economical vanilla aroma. Check out our Vanilla Neroli Lip Balm Recipe for tips. All the best. ~Alieta",
"* Trish Freyer August 22, 2016 at 2:10 am - Reply\nI just wanted to share something that changed my life. I used to get fever blisters all the time and they lasted for 2 weeks at a time. I discovered by taking two Lysine capsules (dietary supplement-essential amino acid) immediatly of onset sensation of a blister and putting on triple antibiotic ointment on the area throughout the day keep fever blisters away. I take one Lysine Capsule every day after that until I no longer have sensation. I hope this is helpful to you because it sure changed my life.",
"Hi MRH I am both a customer and a fan. I made some lip balm and I used a recipe that allowed liquid sweetener. I gave my Mom one pot of balm as a gift and as she pressed to apply the sweetener oozed out of the sides in a watery stream and onto her hands...I like lips that taste good and was wondering if there is anything out there besides the chemically man made liquid sweetener that I could add? I can’t wait to try your recipes I think the right essences would make up for a non sweet lip treat....",
"I haven’t had much luck with sweeteners either. I’ve tried adding honey to lip balm recipes before, but it always separated out from the other ingredients after the lip balm solidified. I haven’t experimented with sweeteners since and now make all of my lip balms unsweetened.",
"An alternative method that would probably work (I haven’t tried it, so no promises!) would be to infuse Stevia leaf in a carrier oil, strain it out after 2-4 weeks, and then use the infused Stevia oil in your lip balm recipes.",
"* memisstucker09 January 13, 2011 at 2:58 pm - Reply\nAwesome Thanks... I will try that and I’ll keep you posted on any success.",
"* Mo November 30, 2014 at 5:39 pm - Reply\nI mixed honey with an emulsifying wax first and then added it to the rest of my lip balm mixture.",
"Honey is water, not oil soluble and needs and emulsifyier to add it to oils. I made a regular batch if lip balm with beeswax and added the honey/emulsifying wax after everything was melted. It worked fine for me. It was a little on the soft and mushy side, but did not separate.",
"* Batina March 2, 2016 at 9:03 pm - Reply\nI make lip balms with honey and have no issues with seperation in the tube or tin. It does not blend in and remains in the bottom of the pot but the sweetness infuses into the mixture very well. Just pour slowly, leaving the sticky goo in the bottom of the pot. You wont have seperation issues then. I use Lanolin in my mixtures too and will be looking at castor oil again soon for vegan friendly customers. Sorry just had to reply.",
"I like using castor oil in my lip balm, it makes it more shiny. I read that for cold sores, you can try Bergamot essential oil (be careful phototoxic do not use if you are living in a sunny country) and tea tree essential oil. Lemon Balm is also good.",
"* antonia June 19, 2013 at 1:14 pm - Reply\nCold pressed Bergamot is extremely photo toxic and should never be used on the skin within 12 hours of sun exposure as it contains a large amount of Furocoumarins, it can cause severe burns and permanent skin damage. Essential oils are very potent and should always be diluted before applying to the skin.",
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"Can’t wait to try this! Do you think dissolving a little sugar in the oil would work, or would that open things up to more spoilage?",
"* Irene January 17, 2011 at 8:39 am - Reply\nHi Fleegle, Thank you for your comment and question! This is a really interesting idea, I have never heard of anyone doing this before. If you try it out, let us know what happens! ~ irene",
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"* Irene January 17, 2011 at 8:33 am - Reply\nHi Elizabeth, Thank you for the great question! Two alternatives to beeeswax are Candelilla Wax and Carnauba Wax. Both of these waxes are harvested from trees, making them vegan friendly. You can learn more about them by reading the “Learn More” profiles on our website: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/wax/wax.html Thanks again! ~ irene",
"* Sabrina June 22, 2014 at 8:33 am - Reply\nI have done a recipe with a 1/4 of a crayola crayon (paraffin wax) and coconut oil, instead of beeswax. I wish I loved beeswax but true is, it always coats my lips like they are suffocating if there is too much. Then it gets a layer on my teeth somehow. Using the crayon eliminates that. Some would argue the safety, but crayola insists a toddler can digest a whole crayon without side effects. I would say it’s no more unsafe than store bought products.",
"Hello Irene – Great post. I was interested in making a lip balm and I found this other post as well: http://www.essentialoils.co.za/treatment/chapped- lips.htm Do you have any recommendations on it? You mentioned it was better to use less essential oils – could you give me your opinion on that? Thank you!",
"* Irene January 17, 2011 at 2:40 pm - Reply\nDear AH, Thank you for your question! I use a lesser amount of essential oil to create a gentler lip balm, but you are certainly welcome to use more if you prefer a stronger, more medicinal balm. Let us know if you make any recipes that you’d like to share with us! ~ irene",
"Could you share what we can use to make the lip balm colored? what can we use for the shimmering effect? Tks",
"* Irene February 7, 2011 at 8:37 am - Reply\nHi jkoh123, Thank you for the great question! You can infuse a carrier oil with Alkanet root to give it a pink to dark red tint, or with Annatto seed for an orange color. Neither or these will add much color to your lips, but they will add a little hint of color. You can also melt a little chunk of colored lipstick in with the oil and beeswax. Mica is usually used to add shimmer to natural lip balms. Thanks again! ~ irene",
"I read that lime peel essential oil is phototoxic. Is the amount listed in the recipe small enough to be safe for use on a sunny day? I can’t wait to try your recipes (and come up with a few of my own!)",
"* Irene February 7, 2011 at 5:47 pm - Reply\nHi abrice, Thank you so much for reading our blog. I’m glad to hear that you are excited about these recipes, and please let us know if you come up with any of your own recipes that you’d like to share! Lime essential oil is phototoxic, and can cause sensitivity when exposed to sunlight. You can definitely omit it from the recipe, or can reserve the lip balm for using at night or when out of direct sunlight. In 14 years of making and using citrus lip balms, I have never experienced any problems. But, I also live in Oregon where it is overcast for much of the year! So, you may choose to be more cautious during the summertime or if you live in a sunny climate. I hope that this helps, and thank you again! ~ irene",
"* nankincherry February 27, 2011 at 10:29 am - Reply\nHi Irene, I watched the video by, John Gallagher on how to make lip balm. Now I would like to try my hand at making some. I have never done something like this before and could use some help, please. I would like to make the same amount of lip balm as John did in his video (approx.64 tubes) but would like to use some different ingredients. My husband works in -40 degree weather with no humidity and has to re-apply his lip balm about every 30 minutes. We currently use a lip balm that has, Shea butter,Beeswax, Coconut oil, and Palm kernel oil in it.Ingredients are listed in order as on label. I would like to change the palm oil to Calendula infused almond oil. What we like about our current lip balm is it is a heavier lip balm and stays on longer. As stated above I have never made something like this before. I am not sure how much of each to buy from Mountain rose herbs to make up this lip balm. Would you happen to have a recipe for this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!",
"* Irene February 28, 2011 at 9:23 am - Reply\nHi nankincherry, Thank you for your question! You can certainly follow John’s recipe from our video and substitute your ingredients for the ones that he used. I would recommend playing around with the recipe until you are happy with the effect and consistency. One of the great things about making lip balm is that it is almost impossible to mess up, you can always remelt it and add more ingredients until you are satisfied with the final product. I often do this when creating a new lip balm recipe since it doesn’t always come out perfect the first time. Thank you again, I hope that you have fun experimenting! ~ irene",
"Thanks for the recipe! I tried the following: 1 TB shea butter, 1 TB beeswax, 2 TB evening primrose oil, 1 TB olive oil, a few drops of vitamin e oil and 20 drops of patchouli essential oil. It made a wonderful lightly scented skin balm that is slightly softer than lip balm. Nice",
"* Irene February 28, 2011 at 9:13 am - Reply\nHi BjB, Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us! It sounds divine and it must smell incredible. I’ll definitely have to try it. Thank you again! ~ irene",
"Hi there, I have a question about measuring solid or semi-solid ingredients, such as beeswax, cocoa butter, etc. The recipes give these in volume measurements (e.g., tablespoon), and I am wondering if you should melt first and measure, or try to chop/grate the ingredient and measure it in a solid state. Based on the wording of the recipes, I’m guessing it’s the latter, but a tablespoon of coarsely chopped beeswax seems like it would only be one chunk or so. It seems very inaccurate (okay, I admit it, I’m an engineer!). So I’m just looking for clarification on that. Additionally, I have a kitchen scale, so I’ll put in a plug for including mass measurements for these harder to measure items :).",
"Thank you for the great questions and for your interest in learning to make lip balm! The recipes call for measuring the ingredients in their solid state, rather than melted. It may be a little inaccurate to measure this way, but it has always worked for me! There is a lot of wiggle room when making lip balm, so I wouldn’t be too concerned about exact measurements. But, if you would rather use exact measurements, then I would suggest playing around with the recipes and measuring the ingredients until you come up with a recipe that you enjoy. I hope that this helps, and thank you again!",
"I made the cocoa-peppermint lip balm and gave a lot of them away – people are BUZZING about them on my Facebook page and on my blog. What a great recipe. So smooth and the peppermint is subtle but nice and tingly. Thanks so much. #rootstalk",
"* Irene May 4, 2011 at 8:27 am - Reply\nHi ssickler, Wow, thank you so much for letting us know about your experience with the recipe! We are so glad to hear about all of the buzz and the positive feedback. We will definitely check out your blog to see the post. Thank you again! ~ irene",
"Here are some other things I have tried: I made chocolate flavored lip balm by adding some very dark, bittersweet chocolate to the mixture of oils and cocoa butter (just melt it with the other solids). I added a few drops of vanilla for added flavor. The chocolate makes for a lovely color as well. Just make sure to use it within about 2 months so that it does not spoil.",
"For a sweeter lip balm, I add honey to the mixture and mix it thoroughly. I add a little bit of emulsifying wax so that the honey mixes well with all of the oils.",
"* Irene May 9, 2011 at 7:29 am - Reply\nHi Vasilisa, Thank you for your comment and for letting us know about all of your lip balm experimenting. I love the idea of adding bittersweet chocolate – yum! And, adding cinnamon essential oil or emulsifying wax to a lip balm with honey are also great tips. I’m going to have to try all of these. Thank you again for sharing these tip sand ideas with us! ~ irene",
"I liked you a while back and posted on your wall. I also joined the Newsletter! I think it is great that you have these recipes and the photos are beautiful!",
"I love your site and your blog on lip balms. The kit soungs great! I’ve shared the site and the contest on my Facebook!",
"I’ve been wanting to make the coconut lime lip balm for quite a while. I finally have my ingredients assembled, but was confused by something in the recipe. The directions call for including “butter” with the oils and beeswax, but I don’t see any butter listed in the ingredients. So I’m wondering if something might have been left out of the ingredients list or if it is an error in the directions.",
"* Irene January 16, 2012 at 12:34 pm - Reply\nHi Tracymom 126, Thank you for your comment and for letting us know about this error! There is no butter in this recipe, the instructions were incorrect. I’m so sorry for any confusion this has caused, and have updated the recipe directions accordingly. I hope that you enjoy the recipe! We’d love to hear how your lip balm turns out. ~ irene",
"* tracymom126 January 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm - Reply\nThank you for the clarification! I will give it a go today. I can’t imagine it won’t be wonderful!",
"First off – thanks for these wonderful recipes! I made a batch of lip balm a couple months ago, but put it in little pots. This time I’d like to try putting it in tubes – do you have any tips that would make it easier? I really love my own personal care products (I also make my own deodorant and dusting powder) because, not only are they so much more soothing than store-bought, they are so much more soothing!",
"* juded55 January 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm - Reply\nMeant to say that I can control what goes on my body AND more soothing – guess I should get offline now",
"* Irene January 17, 2012 at 9:26 am - Reply\nHi juded55, You’re welcome! I hope that you’ve enjoyed making and using your homemade lip balm! When pouring lip balm into tubes, I’ve found that it’s best to use a container with a spout as my double boiler. The spout makes it much easier to pour the lip balm into the small containers. I usually use a small glass pyrex measuring cup or a small pot with a spout. My favorite tool is actually a vintage enamel butter pot that I found at a yard sale years ago. I hope that this helps, and congratulations on making your own personal care products. We’d love to hear your recipes for deodorant and dusting powder if you’d like to share them with us. Thanks again! ~ irene",
"I’m going to try making my own lip balm with some argan oil as part of the oil. I’ll be using a mixture of oils which will probably include sweet almond, coconut, jojoba, and maybe olive oil. For color, I’m going to try Wilton’s edible color dust and/or shimmer dust. I’ve used it in came decorating, and it seems like it would be perfect for lip balm.",
"* Bandita September 8, 2015 at 6:29 am - Reply\nDid you manage to use the edible dust? Did it work? or did the shimmer die because of the heat? Pls let me know.",
"I am going to make the peppermint cocoa lip balm, but I am going to try to add vanilla bean to it..do you think that would work? I don’t have vanilla oil, plus, I love those little black specks in everything (vanilla is my favorite)! Thanks",
"* Alieta October 6, 2014 at 1:45 pm - Reply\nHi Christina, That sounds like an absolutely wonderful idea! Are you going to use Vanilla Bean Powder or do you plan on scraping out the insides of a Vanilla Bean? Can’t wait to hear how it goes! ~Alieta",
"I want to try these lip balms but would like to put them in rollerball containers. What should I use? Love your site! Linda",
"* Kori November 3, 2014 at 10:10 am - Reply\nHi Linda~Thank you for checking in with us. The lip balm recipes really won’t work for a rollerball container; they are just too thick and solid. I imagine you could make a lip serum or an oil based lip treatment, however, that would work in a rollerball container. You’ll have to let us know what you come up with! Good luck ~Kori",
"I have been searching high and low for a simple explanation of how to make my own lip balm. I like many others, appreciate when things are basic. I am crafting most all of my Christmas gifts this year, and have had a few missteps along the way. I tried my hand at heart shaped, individual appliation lotion bars yesterday. I didn't have a grater for the beezwax, and fear I overshot the amount by a little, the 5 drops of rose oil didn't carry through, the final product was okay, but I'm considering remelting and adding a bit more coconut oil and a bit more rose oil. Do you have a simple loton bar recipe? Also, I would love a recipe for a lip/body balm? I'm thinking a peppermint rose would be yummy. I have a variety of sized tins and small lidded containers I'd like to fill and give as gifts, Thanks so much!!",
"* Kori December 3, 2014 at 8:15 am - Reply\nHi Sarah~Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try and for sharing your feedback and questions! We do have a lotion bar recipe: http://mountainroseblog.com/herbal-lotion-bars/, as well as many other body care, balm and lotion recipes here on our blog. If you put what you are looking for into the search bar at the top of the page, you will likely find all sorts of inspiration. Good luck with all your projects! ~Kori",
"Hello, I have been wanting to make a vanilla lip balm. My first attempt I used vanilla extract with the beeswax and oil. It tasted great on the lips but of course the the vanilla extract and the wax and oils don’t blend well.... there was a lot of mix and pour fast action in my kitchen so I’m wondering if lecthin b would work as an emulsifier?",
"* Kori February 10, 2015 at 9:33 am - Reply\nHi Bethany~Thank you for sharing your feedback. You are absolutely right in that vanilla (or any other) alcohol-based extracts do not blend well with the wax or oils. Your best bet is to use a little essential oils for frangrance and properties. Good luck on your next lip balm! ~Kori",
"I am looking to make my own honey & almond solid perfume and saw that you can basically use the same ingredients in lip balm to create the solid perfume. Any suggestions on how to create this? I would be forever grateful!",
"* Alieta May 4, 2015 at 1:07 pm - Reply\nHi Tracey, Thank you for enjoying the blog. You can find out more about creating solid perfume recipes here: Revitalizing Solid Perfume Recipe. I hope this helps, best of luck. ~Alieta",
"* Kori July 1, 2015 at 7:05 am - Reply\nHi Tammy~We appreciate you stopping by the blog and sharing your questions. Alas, we only have the measurements for the recipes above as is. We chose the Tablespoons/teaspoons since most folks don’t have scales to use. You are welcome to exchange another oil of your choice for the sunflower oil; olive oil, almond oil, macadamia nut, apricot kernel, etc. would all be fine choices. Good luck on your project! ~Kori",
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"I tried a recipe similar but without the sunflower oil. I read on another post I could substitute for olive oil, but I still felt the texture wasn't firm enough to. I did 2 tablespoons coconut-1 tablespoon beeswax-2 tablespoons of cocoa butter then I added the oil. Could you make a recommendation? Thanks for all your help!",
"* Alieta July 17, 2015 at 9:13 am - Reply\nHi there Christie, Thank you for reaching out to us. The beeswax/oil ratio is what controls the softness or firmness of a lip balm. I recommend adding a couple more teaspoons of beeswax to the mixture for a slightly firmer balm. Best of luck! ~Alieta",
"* Kori July 20, 2015 at 7:13 am - Reply\nHi Else~Thank you for sharing your question and for stopping by the blog. We do not have any recipes that use Vaseline as an ingredient. We do, however, utilize the properties of beeswax. You are welcome to substitute other forms of wax (like Carnauba) for the beeswax. Additionally, we do have other recipes here on the blog that do not include cocoa butter such as this one for Vanilla Neroli Lip Balm.",
"You may also substitute other butters for the cocoa butter, such as Mango, Shea, etc. I do hope this points you in the right direction. Good luck! ~Kori",
"With the lime and coconut recipe I cut the lime peel essential oil to 10 drops, added 7 drops of mint essential oil. I also put several extra drops of Vitamin E oil to offset the photo toxicity of the lime oil. The changes in the flavour oils made a very refreshing Mojito flavoured lip balm which fits into the Floridian lifestyle.",
"I made 3 lip balm tins this afternoon using these recipe as guide. It came out beautifully. I used MRH mango butter & avocado oil along w/ peppermint & grapefruit EO for scent along with the rest of the ingredients. It was smooth and light and spread easily and made my lips feel soft and moisturized without feeling greasy. It also remained solid in this summer heat. There is not artificial smell or taste associated with commericial lip balm. The best part of this balm: this batch will go a long way and I can see these tins lasting me into the winter months, Been a customer of MRH for a few years, so happy for this recipe.",
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"* Alieta September 8, 2015 at 8:35 am - Reply\nHi Angela, Thanks for reaching out. In my experience working with Carnauba wax in other recipes, it is very hard — more so than beeswax. I would use 3/4 or 1/2 the amount of beeswax, so maybe start with using just 1 Tbsp, with no additional teaspoon, and see how that works for you. Let us know how it goes. All the best. ~Alieta",
"If I wanted to make about 5 of these each, do I just double the recipe? Or should I just do it 1 at a time?",
"* Kori October 28, 2015 at 8:35 am - Reply\nHi Rose~Thank you for your interest and for sharing your question. I’m not sure if I am understanding correctly or not, but each of these recipes will make approximately 1.5 oz of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of our 1/4 oz plastic jars, or 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars. So, by “5 of each,” I’m not sure if you mean 5 times the estimated amount or you are wanting to make a specific number of tubes, jars, or tins? Doubling each recipe would give you approximately 3 ounces of lip balm. Additionally, if you are making each recipe, you will likely want to make each recipe separately so, yes, one recipe at a time. If I have misunderstood your question, please feel free to clarify and we’ll see what we can do. We wish you the very best of luck on your project! Cheers ~Kori",
"I'm planning on making the peppermint cocoa lip balm for Christmas gifts this year, my question is- is there a shelf life for the balm? I want to make them now to see how they turn out but don't want them to go bad before Christmas!",
"* Alieta November 10, 2015 at 11:53 am - Reply\nHi there Jackie! You may want to check out our post on Preserving Handcrafted & Natural Bodycare Products, for some great tips! The life of your lip balm will depend on several factors. I have had several lip balms last a year +, so I think you are safe to prepare your holiday goodies now! Have fun! ~Alieta",
"Hi, There are some articles say that cocoa butter may darken my skin. Even in a book about handmade cosmetic sold in my place written that cocoa butter will tan skin so you should add ZnO when used in lipstick. But I have no I idea it is true or not. Can you help? Thanks a lot.",
"* Alieta December 18, 2015 at 1:27 pm - Reply\nHi there An, Thank you for reaching out to us. I have never heard of cocoa butter making skin darker. However, I don’t know anyone who uses cocoa butter on it’s own every day. If you were applying cocoa butter every day and exposing your skin to the sun, you would absolutely tan more easily. I do not believe this would apply to lips. I’ve made many lip balms with cocoa butter and never experienced a change in lip color. If you are particularly concerned about a reaction, it is always a good idea to do a test before making a large batch. I hope this helps. ~Alieta",
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"I just made the Mandarin Nutmeg lip balm with a few tweaks (used avo oil instaed of sunflower for one) – it came out amazing – Thank you so much for the recipe!",
"I have been using a modified version of this recipe with Peppermint and Spearmint E.O. I find that once the essential oils are added the scent disappears. When applied, the balm tastes wonderful (with the minty fresh taste). I even resorted to adding 30 drops but the issue persists. Do you have any recommendations on what I could be doing wrong? Thank you!",
"* Alieta April 7, 2016 at 2:02 pm - Reply\nHi Mckenna, Thank you for reaching out. Yes this is true, the scent will be much stronger when applied. I would not recommend increasing the essential oil drops any more than you have already as this could result in burning the sensitive skin on your lips. Because we are working with all natural ingredients, not synthetics, it might take some getting used to before the delicate aromas of essential oils begin to feel ‘strong’ enough for you to enjoy at lighter levels. I hope this helps. Warmest. ~Alieta",
"How much lavender EO would you use instead of the Lime EO in the Lime Coconut Recipe above? I added 15 drops, but can't tell it's even there. I added it about 1 min after taking my oil blend off the heat. I'm wondering if I should wait longer before adding it, or if I'm not putting in enough. TIA!",
"* Alieta April 6, 2016 at 3:19 pm - Reply\nHi there Sandra, Thank you for reaching out. 15 drops should be plenty of essential oil for this very small batch. You could wait a few more minutes after removing the mixture from the heat, but not so long that it starts to solidify! Many folks notice that the aroma of essential oils is much more noticeable as it is being applied, rather than while it is just sitting. I hope this helps. warmest regards. ~Alieta",
"* Alieta May 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm - Reply\nHi there! Thank you for reaching out. I would recommend infusing beetroot powder into one of the oils. Adding any water component to this recipe will greatly reduce the shelf life as well as possibly cause problems when setting, as oil and water don’t like to mix. I hope this helps. ~Alieta",
"Hi! I'm looking to start making my own lip balms. I'd like them to be vegan and all natural. I've been doing lots of research and having a terribly difficult time finding an alternative sweetener to add to bring out the flavor (scent) of the Essential Oils. I don't want to use honey or anything synthetic and I have an allergy to stevia. Any ideas?",
"I would recommend experimenting with a little vegetable glycerine since it’s sweet and moisturizing. Getting the emulsification just right might take a few trial runs. I’ve never made a lip balm recipe using that ingredient, but it’s probably your best bet! You can find it here: https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/vegetable-glycerine/profile",
"* Kristin August 29, 2016 at 12:02 pm - Reply\nThanks Erin! That's a great idea! Any thoughts on when I would add it to the recipe or how much to try as a starting point? If I need to use a little emulsifying wax to get it to work, would I mix the glycerine into the wax first before adding to the recipe? Thanks for the help with formulating!",
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Place\nbeeswax, butter, and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup and\ngently heat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax and butters have\nmelted. Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add essential oils and\nvitamin E oil. Immediately pour the mixture into clear or white lip balm\ncontainers. You can also purchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely\nbefore placing caps onto the lip balm containers.\n\nIf your lip balm is too soft, re-melt it and add more beeswax. If it is too\nhard, re-melt and add more oil. You can also adjust your recipes with the\nseasons: harder lip balms are better for warm summer weather and softer lip\nbalms are great during cold fall and winter months. Add essential oils at your\ndiscretion. A general amount is 2 drops per container, but this varies\ndepending upon the essential oil used. Less is better when it comes to\nessential oils, as you don’t want to end up with lip balm that will sting or\nirritate your lips.\n\n## 3 Lip Balm Recipes...\n\n## Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm\n\nThis sweet, citrusy, and warming lip balm has just a hint of spice. Made with\norganic mandarin and nutmeg essential oils, mango butter, sunflower oil, and\nother botanical ingredients.\n\n2 Tbsp organic sunflower oil\n\n1 Tbsp organic olive oil\n\n1 Tbsp organic mango butter\n\n1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp beeswax\n\n15 drops organic mandarin essential oil\n\n5 drops organic nutmeg essential oil\n\nA few drops of non-gmo vitamin E oil (optional, but recommended)\n\nLip balm preparation: Coarsely chop the beeswax or use beeswax pastilles.\nPlace beeswax, butter, and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup\nand gently heat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax and butters\nhave melted. Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add essential oils and\nVitamin E Oil. Immediately pour the mixture into clear or white lip balm\ncontainers. You can also purchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely\nbefore placing caps onto the lip balm containers. Your lip balm is finished!\nYou can now add labels, ribbons, twine, or any other decorative elements.\nMakes approximately 1.5 oz of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of\nour 1/4 oz plastic jars, or 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars.\n\n## Lime Coconut Lip Balm\n\nReminiscent of tropical places, this blend is perfect for warmer weather or\nfor those who prefer a lightweight and glossy lip balm.\n\n2 Tbsp organic sunflower oil\n\n1 Tbsp organic unrefined coconut oil\n\n1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp beeswax\n\n15 drops organic lime peel essential oil\n\nA few drops of non-gmo vitamin E oil (optional, but recommended)\n\nLip balm preparation: Coarsely chop the beeswax or use beeswax pastilles.\nPlace beeswax and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup and gently\nheat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax has melted. Once melted,\nremove from the stovetop and add essential oils and Vitamin E Oil. Immediately\npour the mixture into clear or white lip balm containers. You can also\npurchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely before placing caps onto\nthe lip balm containers. Your lip balm is finished! You can now add labels,\nribbons, twine, or any other decorative elements. Makes approximately 1.5 oz\nof lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of our 1/4 oz plastic jars,\nor 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars.\n\n## Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm\n\nA refreshing, cooling, and nourishing lip balm with cocoa butter and\npeppermint for that quintessential fusion of chocolate and mint.\n\n2 Tbsp organic sweet almond oil\n\n1 Tsbsp organic avocado oil\n\n1 Tbsp organic cocoa butter\n\n1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp beeswax\n\n12-15 drops organic peppermint essential oil\n\nA few drops of non-gmo vitamin E oil (optional, but recommended)\n\nLip balm preparation: Coarsely chop the beeswax or use beeswax pastilles.\nPlace beeswax, butter, and oils in a small pot or glass Pyrex measuring cup\nand gently heat in the top of a double boiler until the beeswax and butters\nhave melted. Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add essential oils and\nVitamin E Oil.Immediately pour the mixture into clear or white lip balm\ncontainers. You can also purchase tins or glass jars. Allow to cool completely\nbefore placing caps onto the lip balm containers. Your lip balm is finished!\nYou can now add labels, ribbons, twine, or any other decorative elements.\nMakes approximately 1.5 oz of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of\nour 1/4 oz plastic jars, or 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars.\n\n## You can find all of the ingredients needed to make lip balm on our website:\nwww.mountainroseherbs.com\n\nHappy lip balm making!\n\n~ irene\n\nBy Irene|2016-07-15T11:44:21+00:00January 12th, 2011|Categories: Herbal\nGoodies, Misc, Natural Body Care, Recipes and DIY|Tags: all natural lip,\nchapstick, diy lip balm, how to lip balm, lip balm, lip chap|96 Comments\n\n#### Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!\n\n## About the Author: Irene\n\nIrene Wolansky is the Customer Experience Director at Mountain Rose Herbs.\nBorn and raised on the Oregon coast, her interests include crafting body care\nproducts and herbal medicine, harvesting mushrooms, gardening, brewing herbal\nmead, fermentation, and exploring wild areas.\n\n## Related Posts\n\n * Permalink Gallery\n\n### DIY Spiced Coconut Dairy-Free Creamer\n\n * Permalink Gallery\n\n### 1 oz. Sizes of Herbs and Spices Now Available\n\n * Permalink Gallery\n\n### New in the Shop: White Rose Hydrosol\n\n * Permalink Gallery\n\n### Create Your Own Broth Mix Recipes\n\n * Permalink Gallery\n\n### New in the Shop: 32 oz. oils\n\n## 96 Comments\n\n 1. cindyr@wyomail.com January 13, 2011 at 7:36 am - Reply\n\nThanks for the great recipes! My daughter and I made the peppermint cocoa lip\nbalm a couple of months ago, and I love the smooth, creamy result.\n\nBut (always a but!), we live in cold, windy Wyoming, and I could use something\nthat is just a little more moisturizing – a more heavy-duty protection. Could\nyou make suggestions for different oils or recipe?\n\nAlso, I suffer from cold sores. Pfizer (I hate to say it) used to have a\nproduct on the market that really shortened healing time, but they no longer\nmake it. What about putting calendula oil in lip balms – do you think it would\nbe safe for lips, and help? Or do you have another suggestion?\n\nFinally, do you suggest any natural additives to create a sunscreen lip balm?\nCold sores love to pop out on lips exposed to the sun, and sunscreen lip balms\nreally help.\n\nThanks for any suggestions!\n\n * Irene January 13, 2011 at 11:45 am - Reply\n\nHi Cindyr,\n\nYou’re welcome! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy the recipes and thank you\nfor letting us know about your success with the Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm!\n\nOther moisturizing ingredients that you can include in your recipes are: Shea\nbutter, Avocado oil, Coconut oil, Jojoba oil, Kukui Nut oil, Macadamia Nut\nOil, Meadowfoam Seed oil, Pomegranate Seed oil, Shea Nut oil, and Wheat Germ\noil.\n\nCalendula oil would be a perfect addition for lip balm, it is one of my\nfavorite remedies for skin conditions. I like to put it in just about\neverything!\n\nZinc Oxide can be added to any lip balm recipe to make it into a sunscreen lip\nbalm.\n\nThank you again for your feedback and for your thoughtful questions!\n\n~ irene\n\n * agentstarling August 16, 2012 at 11:15 am - Reply\n\nHi Irene! these lip balm recipes are awesome. thank you. can you please tell\nme how much zinc oxide to put in for the coconut lime recipe? and could you\nalso recommend a zinc oxide to purchase, unelss you sell some? i googled zinc\noxide and whole bunch of stuff came up...\n\nso appreciate it!\n\nallison\n\n * Irene August 16, 2012 at 3:08 pm - Reply\n\nDear Allison,\n\nWhat a great question! I have never added Zinc Oxide to any of my lip balms,\nand unfortunately it’s not a product that we carry. Because of this, I\nhonestly can’t give advice on how much to add. I would recommend doing an\nonline search for lip balm recipes utilizing Zinc Oxide, or would ask the\ncompany that you purchase Zinc Oxide for instructions.\n\nI apologize for not being more helpful! This is simply an ingredient that I\nhaven’t experimented with. Thank you again for your question, and for reaching\nout to us!\n\n~ Irene\n\n * agentstarling August 19, 2012 at 7:39 am\n\nthanks Irene! appreciate your reply.\n\n * Hiba N July 10, 2015 at 6:22 pm - Reply\n\nHi. i wanna know that will vanilla extract work for this recipe? Because it is\nalcohol based. Essential oils are hard to find here.\n\n * Alieta July 13, 2015 at 10:02 am - Reply\n\nHi there Hiba, Vanilla extract will not work well in this recipe, because it\nis an alcohol based extract. I prefer to infuse vanilla beans into my carrier\noils for a delightful, delicate, and economical vanilla aroma. Check out our\nVanilla Neroli Lip Balm Recipe for tips. All the best. ~Alieta\n\n * Hiba N August 14, 2015 at 4:39 pm\n\nHi alieta Thanx .will definitely try that .\n\n * Trish Freyer August 22, 2016 at 2:10 am - Reply\n\nI just wanted to share something that changed my life. I used to get fever\nblisters all the time and they lasted for 2 weeks at a time. I discovered by\ntaking two Lysine capsules (dietary supplement-essential amino acid)\nimmediatly of onset sensation of a blister and putting on triple antibiotic\nointment on the area throughout the day keep fever blisters away. I take one\nLysine Capsule every day after that until I no longer have sensation. I hope\nthis is helpful to you because it sure changed my life.\n\n 2. memisstucker09 January 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm - Reply\n\nHi MRH I am both a customer and a fan. I made some lip balm and I used a\nrecipe that allowed liquid sweetener. I gave my Mom one pot of balm as a gift\nand as she pressed to apply the sweetener oozed out of the sides in a watery\nstream and onto her hands...I like lips that taste good and was wondering if\nthere is anything out there besides the chemically man made liquid sweetener\nthat I could add? I can’t wait to try your recipes I think the right essences\nwould make up for a non sweet lip treat....\n\n * Irene January 13, 2011 at 2:10 pm - Reply\n\nHi memisstucker09,\n\nThank you so much for your comment and for all of your support!\n\nI haven’t had much luck with sweeteners either. I’ve tried adding honey to lip\nbalm recipes before, but it always separated out from the other ingredients\nafter the lip balm solidified. I haven’t experimented with sweeteners since\nand now make all of my lip balms unsweetened.\n\nAn alternative method that would probably work (I haven’t tried it, so no\npromises!) would be to infuse Stevia leaf in a carrier oil, strain it out\nafter 2-4 weeks, and then use the infused Stevia oil in your lip balm recipes.\n\nLet us know if you find a method that works, we would love to hear about it!\n\n~ irene\n\n * memisstucker09 January 13, 2011 at 2:58 pm - Reply\n\nAwesome Thanks... I will try that and I’ll keep you posted on any success.\n\n * Mo November 30, 2014 at 5:39 pm - Reply\n\nI mixed honey with an emulsifying wax first and then added it to the rest of\nmy lip balm mixture.\n\nHoney is water, not oil soluble and needs and emulsifyier to add it to oils. I\nmade a regular batch if lip balm with beeswax and added the honey/emulsifying\nwax after everything was melted. It worked fine for me. It was a little on the\nsoft and mushy side, but did not separate.\n\n * Batina March 2, 2016 at 9:03 pm - Reply\n\nI make lip balms with honey and have no issues with seperation in the tube or\ntin. It does not blend in and remains in the bottom of the pot but the\nsweetness infuses into the mixture very well. Just pour slowly, leaving the\nsticky goo in the bottom of the pot. You wont have seperation issues then. I\nuse Lanolin in my mixtures too and will be looking at castor oil again soon\nfor vegan friendly customers. Sorry just had to reply.\n\n 3. alexia January 13, 2011 at 1:54 pm - Reply\n\nI like using castor oil in my lip balm, it makes it more shiny. I read that\nfor cold sores, you can try Bergamot essential oil (be careful phototoxic do\nnot use if you are living in a sunny country) and tea tree essential oil.\nLemon Balm is also good.\n\nHere are a few recipes:\n\nhttp://organic-beauty-recipes.com/lip-balm-recipes/\n\n * antonia June 19, 2013 at 1:14 pm - Reply\n\nCold pressed Bergamot is extremely photo toxic and should never be used on the\nskin within 12 hours of sun exposure as it contains a large amount of\nFurocoumarins, it can cause severe burns and permanent skin damage. Essential\noils are very potent and should always be diluted before applying to the skin.\n\n 4. Craft Your Own Lip Balm | Natural Holistic Health Blog January 13, 2011 at 6:40 pm - Reply\n\n[...] reading here: Craft Your Own Lip Balm Enrich your life and the lives of\nothers by learning Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Color/Crystal [...]\n\n 5. fleegle January 13, 2011 at 7:38 pm - Reply\n\nCan’t wait to try this! Do you think dissolving a little sugar in the oil\nwould work, or would that open things up to more spoilage?\n\n * Irene January 17, 2011 at 8:39 am - Reply\n\nHi Fleegle, Thank you for your comment and question! This is a really\ninteresting idea, I have never heard of anyone doing this before. If you try\nit out, let us know what happens! ~ irene\n\n 6. Tweets that mention Craft Your Own Lip Balm « The Mountain Rose Blog -- Topsy.com January 13, 2011 at 11:30 pm - Reply\n\n[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by MyEugene, kindly owl herbs,\nEvergreen Nutrition, Yolanda Vanveen, Brendita'sBodyWorks and others.\nBrendita'sBodyWorks said: Mountain Rose Blog: Craft Your Own Lip Balm – Lip\nbalm is truly one of the easiest and most inexpensive products to ...\nhttp://ow.ly/1aQglV [...]\n\n 7. Elizabeth January 14, 2011 at 6:04 pm - Reply\n\nIs it possible to make lip balm without using beeswax?\n\n * Irene January 17, 2011 at 8:33 am - Reply\n\nHi Elizabeth, Thank you for the great question! Two alternatives to beeeswax\nare Candelilla Wax and Carnauba Wax. Both of these waxes are harvested from\ntrees, making them vegan friendly. You can learn more about them by reading\nthe “Learn More” profiles on our website:\nhttp://www.mountainroseherbs.com/wax/wax.html Thanks again! ~ irene\n\n * Sabrina June 22, 2014 at 8:33 am - Reply\n\nI have done a recipe with a 1/4 of a crayola crayon (paraffin wax) and coconut\noil, instead of beeswax. I wish I loved beeswax but true is, it always coats\nmy lips like they are suffocating if there is too much. Then it gets a layer\non my teeth somehow. Using the crayon eliminates that. Some would argue the\nsafety, but crayola insists a toddler can digest a whole crayon without side\neffects. I would say it’s no more unsafe than store bought products.\n\n * Anupama May 17, 2016 at 12:39 am - Reply\n\nI use sunflower wax\n\n 8. BjB January 15, 2011 at 7:21 pm - Reply\n\nWow, this looks like so much fun... Yes, I will have to give it a whirl!\nThanks! :^D\n\n 9. AH January 17, 2011 at 11:56 am - Reply\n\nHello Irene – Great post. I was interested in making a lip balm and I found\nthis other post as well: http://www.essentialoils.co.za/treatment/chapped-\nlips.htm Do you have any recommendations on it? You mentioned it was better to\nuse less essential oils – could you give me your opinion on that? Thank you!\n\n * Irene January 17, 2011 at 2:40 pm - Reply\n\nDear AH, Thank you for your question! I use a lesser amount of essential oil\nto create a gentler lip balm, but you are certainly welcome to use more if you\nprefer a stronger, more medicinal balm. Let us know if you make any recipes\nthat you’d like to share with us! ~ irene\n\n 10. jkoh123 February 5, 2011 at 5:40 am - Reply\n\nCould you share what we can use to make the lip balm colored? what can we use\nfor the shimmering effect? Tks\n\n * Irene February 7, 2011 at 8:37 am - Reply\n\nHi jkoh123, Thank you for the great question! You can infuse a carrier oil\nwith Alkanet root to give it a pink to dark red tint, or with Annatto seed for\nan orange color. Neither or these will add much color to your lips, but they\nwill add a little hint of color. You can also melt a little chunk of colored\nlipstick in with the oil and beeswax. Mica is usually used to add shimmer to\nnatural lip balms. Thanks again! ~ irene\n\n 11. abrice February 7, 2011 at 3:59 pm - Reply\n\nHi Irene,\n\nI read that lime peel essential oil is phototoxic. Is the amount listed in the\nrecipe small enough to be safe for use on a sunny day? I can’t wait to try\nyour recipes (and come up with a few of my own!)\n\n * Irene February 7, 2011 at 5:47 pm - Reply\n\nHi abrice, Thank you so much for reading our blog. I’m glad to hear that you\nare excited about these recipes, and please let us know if you come up with\nany of your own recipes that you’d like to share! Lime essential oil is\nphototoxic, and can cause sensitivity when exposed to sunlight. You can\ndefinitely omit it from the recipe, or can reserve the lip balm for using at\nnight or when out of direct sunlight. In 14 years of making and using citrus\nlip balms, I have never experienced any problems. But, I also live in Oregon\nwhere it is overcast for much of the year! So, you may choose to be more\ncautious during the summertime or if you live in a sunny climate. I hope that\nthis helps, and thank you again! ~ irene\n\n * nankincherry February 27, 2011 at 10:29 am - Reply\n\nHi Irene, I watched the video by, John Gallagher on how to make lip balm. Now\nI would like to try my hand at making some. I have never done something like\nthis before and could use some help, please. I would like to make the same\namount of lip balm as John did in his video (approx.64 tubes) but would like\nto use some different ingredients. My husband works in -40 degree weather with\nno humidity and has to re-apply his lip balm about every 30 minutes. We\ncurrently use a lip balm that has, Shea butter,Beeswax, Coconut oil, and Palm\nkernel oil in it.Ingredients are listed in order as on label. I would like to\nchange the palm oil to Calendula infused almond oil. What we like about our\ncurrent lip balm is it is a heavier lip balm and stays on longer. As stated\nabove I have never made something like this before. I am not sure how much of\neach to buy from Mountain rose herbs to make up this lip balm. Would you\nhappen to have a recipe for this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank\nyou!\n\n * Irene February 28, 2011 at 9:23 am - Reply\n\nHi nankincherry, Thank you for your question! You can certainly follow John’s\nrecipe from our video and substitute your ingredients for the ones that he\nused. I would recommend playing around with the recipe until you are happy\nwith the effect and consistency. One of the great things about making lip balm\nis that it is almost impossible to mess up, you can always remelt it and add\nmore ingredients until you are satisfied with the final product. I often do\nthis when creating a new lip balm recipe since it doesn’t always come out\nperfect the first time. Thank you again, I hope that you have fun\nexperimenting! ~ irene\n\n 12. lip balm Helpful Guide February 10, 2011 at 7:29 am - Reply\n\n[...] Craft Your Own Lip Balm « The Mountain Rose Blog [...]\n\n 13. BjB February 26, 2011 at 11:32 pm - Reply\n\nThanks for the recipe! I tried the following: 1 TB shea butter, 1 TB beeswax,\n2 TB evening primrose oil, 1 TB olive oil, a few drops of vitamin e oil and 20\ndrops of patchouli essential oil. It made a wonderful lightly scented skin\nbalm that is slightly softer than lip balm. Nice\n\n * Irene February 28, 2011 at 9:13 am - Reply\n\nHi BjB, Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us! It sounds divine\nand it must smell incredible. I’ll definitely have to try it. Thank you again!\n~ irene\n\n 14. Shasta May 3, 2011 at 5:24 am - Reply\n\nHi there, I have a question about measuring solid or semi-solid ingredients,\nsuch as beeswax, cocoa butter, etc. The recipes give these in volume\nmeasurements (e.g., tablespoon), and I am wondering if you should melt first\nand measure, or try to chop/grate the ingredient and measure it in a solid\nstate. Based on the wording of the recipes, I’m guessing it’s the latter, but\na tablespoon of coarsely chopped beeswax seems like it would only be one chunk\nor so. It seems very inaccurate (okay, I admit it, I’m an engineer!). So I’m\njust looking for clarification on that. Additionally, I have a kitchen scale,\nso I’ll put in a plug for including mass measurements for these harder to\nmeasure items :).\n\n * Irene May 3, 2011 at 7:41 am - Reply\n\nHi Shasta,\n\nThank you for the great questions and for your interest in learning to make\nlip balm! The recipes call for measuring the ingredients in their solid state,\nrather than melted. It may be a little inaccurate to measure this way, but it\nhas always worked for me! There is a lot of wiggle room when making lip balm,\nso I wouldn’t be too concerned about exact measurements. But, if you would\nrather use exact measurements, then I would suggest playing around with the\nrecipes and measuring the ingredients until you come up with a recipe that you\nenjoy. I hope that this helps, and thank you again!\n\n~ irene\n\n 15. ssickler May 3, 2011 at 6:46 pm - Reply\n\nI made the cocoa-peppermint lip balm and gave a lot of them away – people are\nBUZZING about them on my Facebook page and on my blog. What a great recipe. So\nsmooth and the peppermint is subtle but nice and tingly. Thanks so much.\n#rootstalk\n\n * Irene May 4, 2011 at 8:27 am - Reply\n\nHi ssickler, Wow, thank you so much for letting us know about your experience\nwith the recipe! We are so glad to hear about all of the buzz and the positive\nfeedback. We will definitely check out your blog to see the post. Thank you\nagain! ~ irene\n\n 16. Vasilisa May 5, 2011 at 8:13 pm - Reply\n\nI love these recipes. I am very excited to try the coconut lime one!\n\nHere are some other things I have tried: I made chocolate flavored lip balm by\nadding some very dark, bittersweet chocolate to the mixture of oils and cocoa\nbutter (just melt it with the other solids). I added a few drops of vanilla\nfor added flavor. The chocolate makes for a lovely color as well. Just make\nsure to use it within about 2 months so that it does not spoil.\n\nI have also made a plumping lip balm by adding 1 or 2 drops of cinnamon\nessential oil.\n\nFor a sweeter lip balm, I add honey to the mixture and mix it thoroughly. I\nadd a little bit of emulsifying wax so that the honey mixes well with all of\nthe oils.\n\nI hope these tips help! Thanks again for the great recipes.\n\n * Irene May 9, 2011 at 7:29 am - Reply\n\nHi Vasilisa, Thank you for your comment and for letting us know about all of\nyour lip balm experimenting. I love the idea of adding bittersweet chocolate –\nyum! And, adding cinnamon essential oil or emulsifying wax to a lip balm with\nhoney are also great tips. I’m going to have to try all of these. Thank you\nagain for sharing these tip sand ideas with us! ~ irene\n\n 17. Samandnellie December 16, 2011 at 11:55 am - Reply\n\nI liked you a while back and posted on your wall. I also joined the\nNewsletter! I think it is great that you have these recipes and the photos are\nbeautiful!\n\n 18. Betta December 17, 2011 at 10:25 am - Reply\n\nThis looks like alot of fun! I hope to win the lip balm give away kit!\n\n 19. yodersky December 18, 2011 at 8:44 am - Reply\n\nI love your site and your blog on lip balms. The kit soungs great! I’ve shared\nthe site and the contest on my Facebook!\n\n 20. tracymom126 January 13, 2012 at 5:22 pm - Reply\n\nI’ve been wanting to make the coconut lime lip balm for quite a while. I\nfinally have my ingredients assembled, but was confused by something in the\nrecipe. The directions call for including “butter” with the oils and beeswax,\nbut I don’t see any butter listed in the ingredients. So I’m wondering if\nsomething might have been left out of the ingredients list or if it is an\nerror in the directions.\n\nThanks!\n\n * Irene January 16, 2012 at 12:34 pm - Reply\n\nHi Tracymom 126, Thank you for your comment and for letting us know about this\nerror! There is no butter in this recipe, the instructions were incorrect. I’m\nso sorry for any confusion this has caused, and have updated the recipe\ndirections accordingly. I hope that you enjoy the recipe! We’d love to hear\nhow your lip balm turns out. ~ irene\n\n * tracymom126 January 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm - Reply\n\nThank you for the clarification! I will give it a go today. I can’t imagine it\nwon’t be wonderful!\n\n 21. juded55 January 16, 2012 at 6:10 pm - Reply\n\nFirst off – thanks for these wonderful recipes! I made a batch of lip balm a\ncouple months ago, but put it in little pots. This time I’d like to try\nputting it in tubes – do you have any tips that would make it easier? I really\nlove my own personal care products (I also make my own deodorant and dusting\npowder) because, not only are they so much more soothing than store-bought,\nthey are so much more soothing!\n\n * juded55 January 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm - Reply\n\nMeant to say that I can control what goes on my body AND more soothing – guess\nI should get offline now\n\n * Irene January 17, 2012 at 9:26 am - Reply\n\nHi juded55, You’re welcome! I hope that you’ve enjoyed making and using your\nhomemade lip balm! When pouring lip balm into tubes, I’ve found that it’s best\nto use a container with a spout as my double boiler. The spout makes it much\neasier to pour the lip balm into the small containers. I usually use a small\nglass pyrex measuring cup or a small pot with a spout. My favorite tool is\nactually a vintage enamel butter pot that I found at a yard sale years ago. I\nhope that this helps, and congratulations on making your own personal care\nproducts. We’d love to hear your recipes for deodorant and dusting powder if\nyou’d like to share them with us. Thanks again! ~ irene\n\n 22. Eco-Tahiti DIY recipe!! | Modern Eco Life April 5, 2012 at 11:21 am - Reply\n\n[...] “Lip balm is truly one of the easiest and most inexpensive products to\ncreate” (Mountain Rose). [...]\n\n 23. 5 Homemade Holiday Gift ideas - Julep Blog - Julep Beauty Buzz November 22, 2012 at 12:56 pm - Reply\n\n[...] (source) [...]\n\n 24. How to Make Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm | Herbs and Oils Hub August 31, 2014 at 9:34 am - Reply\n\n[...] How to Make Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm [...]\n\n 25. Emerald September 27, 2014 at 6:26 pm - Reply\n\nI’m going to try making my own lip balm with some argan oil as part of the\noil. I’ll be using a mixture of oils which will probably include sweet almond,\ncoconut, jojoba, and maybe olive oil. For color, I’m going to try Wilton’s\nedible color dust and/or shimmer dust. I’ve used it in came decorating, and it\nseems like it would be perfect for lip balm.\n\n * Bandita September 8, 2015 at 6:29 am - Reply\n\nDid you manage to use the edible dust? Did it work? or did the shimmer die\nbecause of the heat? Pls let me know.\n\n 26. Christina Gillis October 5, 2014 at 8:51 pm - Reply\n\nI am going to make the peppermint cocoa lip balm, but I am going to try to add\nvanilla bean to it..do you think that would work? I don’t have vanilla oil,\nplus, I love those little black specks in everything (vanilla is my favorite)!\nThanks\n\n * Alieta October 6, 2014 at 1:45 pm - Reply\n\nHi Christina, That sounds like an absolutely wonderful idea! Are you going to\nuse Vanilla Bean Powder or do you plan on scraping out the insides of a\nVanilla Bean? Can’t wait to hear how it goes! ~Alieta\n\n 27. LindaMattei October 31, 2014 at 8:26 am - Reply\n\nI want to try these lip balms but would like to put them in rollerball\ncontainers. What should I use? Love your site! Linda\n\n * Kori November 3, 2014 at 10:10 am - Reply\n\nHi Linda~Thank you for checking in with us. The lip balm recipes really won’t\nwork for a rollerball container; they are just too thick and solid. I imagine\nyou could make a lip serum or an oil based lip treatment, however, that would\nwork in a rollerball container. You’ll have to let us know what you come up\nwith! Good luck ~Kori\n\n 28. Sarah December 2, 2014 at 6:12 pm - Reply\n\nI have been searching high and low for a simple explanation of how to make my\nown lip balm. I like many others, appreciate when things are basic. I am\ncrafting most all of my Christmas gifts this year, and have had a few missteps\nalong the way. I tried my hand at heart shaped, individual appliation lotion\nbars yesterday. I didn't have a grater for the beezwax, and fear I overshot\nthe amount by a little, the 5 drops of rose oil didn't carry through, the\nfinal product was okay, but I'm considering remelting and adding a bit more\ncoconut oil and a bit more rose oil. Do you have a simple loton bar recipe?\nAlso, I would love a recipe for a lip/body balm? I'm thinking a peppermint\nrose would be yummy. I have a variety of sized tins and small lidded\ncontainers I'd like to fill and give as gifts, Thanks so much!!\n\n * Kori December 3, 2014 at 8:15 am - Reply\n\nHi Sarah~Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try and for sharing your\nfeedback and questions! We do have a lotion bar recipe:\nhttp://mountainroseblog.com/herbal-lotion-bars/, as well as many other body\ncare, balm and lotion recipes here on our blog. If you put what you are\nlooking for into the search bar at the top of the page, you will likely find\nall sorts of inspiration. Good luck with all your projects! ~Kori\n\n 29. Bethany February 9, 2015 at 7:29 pm - Reply\n\nHello, I have been wanting to make a vanilla lip balm. My first attempt I used\nvanilla extract with the beeswax and oil. It tasted great on the lips but of\ncourse the the vanilla extract and the wax and oils don’t blend well.... there\nwas a lot of mix and pour fast action in my kitchen so I’m wondering if\nlecthin b would work as an emulsifier?\n\n * Kori February 10, 2015 at 9:33 am - Reply\n\nHi Bethany~Thank you for sharing your feedback. You are absolutely right in\nthat vanilla (or any other) alcohol-based extracts do not blend well with the\nwax or oils. Your best bet is to use a little essential oils for frangrance\nand properties. Good luck on your next lip balm! ~Kori\n\n 30. 2011 Ultimate DIY Gift Guide » Limefish Studio March 7, 2015 at 8:42 pm - Reply\n\n[...] 57. Homemade Lip Balm via Mountain Rose [...]\n\n 31. Tracy May 3, 2015 at 7:52 am - Reply\n\nHi there!\n\nI am looking to make my own honey & almond solid perfume and saw that you can\nbasically use the same ingredients in lip balm to create the solid perfume.\nAny suggestions on how to create this? I would be forever grateful!\n\n * Alieta May 4, 2015 at 1:07 pm - Reply\n\nHi Tracey, Thank you for enjoying the blog. You can find out more about\ncreating solid perfume recipes here: Revitalizing Solid Perfume Recipe. I hope\nthis helps, best of luck. ~Alieta\n\n 32. Tammy June 30, 2015 at 11:15 pm - Reply\n\nDo u have mesurements in grams or oz? Also what can be swamped for sunflower\noil?\n\n * Kori July 1, 2015 at 7:05 am - Reply\n\nHi Tammy~We appreciate you stopping by the blog and sharing your questions.\nAlas, we only have the measurements for the recipes above as is. We chose the\nTablespoons/teaspoons since most folks don’t have scales to use. You are\nwelcome to exchange another oil of your choice for the sunflower oil; olive\noil, almond oil, macadamia nut, apricot kernel, etc. would all be fine\nchoices. Good luck on your project! ~Kori\n\n 33. Favorite Things July 9, 2015 at 2:26 pm - Reply\n\n[...] gift certificates New polish for the pedicure Sun tea Pens & Notebooks\nFresh strawberries Naps Homemade lip balm Long [...]\n\n 34. Christie Joralemon July 16, 2015 at 5:39 pm - Reply\n\nI tried a recipe similar but without the sunflower oil. I read on another post\nI could substitute for olive oil, but I still felt the texture wasn't firm\nenough to. I did 2 tablespoons coconut-1 tablespoon beeswax-2 tablespoons of\ncocoa butter then I added the oil. Could you make a recommendation? Thanks for\nall your help!\n\n * Alieta July 17, 2015 at 9:13 am - Reply\n\nHi there Christie, Thank you for reaching out to us. The beeswax/oil ratio is\nwhat controls the softness or firmness of a lip balm. I recommend adding a\ncouple more teaspoons of beeswax to the mixture for a slightly firmer balm.\nBest of luck! ~Alieta\n\n 35. Else July 18, 2015 at 11:24 pm - Reply\n\nHello\n\ncan suggest a recipe without Vaseline or beeswax or cocoa butter for the lip\ngloss\n\n * Kori July 20, 2015 at 7:13 am - Reply\n\nHi Else~Thank you for sharing your question and for stopping by the blog. We\ndo not have any recipes that use Vaseline as an ingredient. We do, however,\nutilize the properties of beeswax. You are welcome to substitute other forms\nof wax (like Carnauba) for the beeswax. Additionally, we do have other recipes\nhere on the blog that do not include cocoa butter such as this one for Vanilla\nNeroli Lip Balm.\n\nYou may also substitute other butters for the cocoa butter, such as Mango,\nShea, etc. I do hope this points you in the right direction. Good luck! ~Kori\n\n 36. Perry Mc Kenna August 13, 2015 at 5:05 am - Reply\n\nWith the lime and coconut recipe I cut the lime peel essential oil to 10\ndrops, added 7 drops of mint essential oil. I also put several extra drops of\nVitamin E oil to offset the photo toxicity of the lime oil. The changes in the\nflavour oils made a very refreshing Mojito flavoured lip balm which fits into\nthe Floridian lifestyle.\n\n 37. YB August 21, 2015 at 2:37 pm - Reply\n\nI made 3 lip balm tins this afternoon using these recipe as guide. It came out\nbeautifully. I used MRH mango butter & avocado oil along w/ peppermint &\ngrapefruit EO for scent along with the rest of the ingredients. It was smooth\nand light and spread easily and made my lips feel soft and moisturized without\nfeeling greasy. It also remained solid in this summer heat. There is not\nartificial smell or taste associated with commericial lip balm. The best part\nof this balm: this batch will go a long way and I can see these tins lasting\nme into the winter months, Been a customer of MRH for a few years, so happy\nfor this recipe.\n\n 38. The Mountain Rose Blog – All About Botanical Butters September 1, 2015 at 3:43 pm - Reply\n\n[...] makes them great for thickening up body care recipes such as lotions,\nskin creams, body butters, lip balms, lotion bars, and hair conditioners. The\nskin nourishing elements and the lovely melt [...]\n\n 39. Angela September 7, 2015 at 11:21 am - Reply\n\nI would love to substitute the beeswax with carnauba wax. Would the\nproportions change?\n\n * Alieta September 8, 2015 at 8:35 am - Reply\n\nHi Angela, Thanks for reaching out. In my experience working with Carnauba wax\nin other recipes, it is very hard — more so than beeswax. I would use 3/4 or\n1/2 the amount of beeswax, so maybe start with using just 1 Tbsp, with no\nadditional teaspoon, and see how that works for you. Let us know how it goes.\nAll the best. ~Alieta\n\n 40. Rose October 28, 2015 at 8:22 am - Reply\n\nHi,\n\nIf I wanted to make about 5 of these each, do I just double the recipe? Or\nshould I just do it 1 at a time?\n\nThanks...\n\n * Kori October 28, 2015 at 8:35 am - Reply\n\nHi Rose~Thank you for your interest and for sharing your question. I’m not\nsure if I am understanding correctly or not, but each of these recipes will\nmake approximately 1.5 oz of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 of\nour 1/4 oz plastic jars, or 3 1/2 oz tins or plastic jars. So, by “5 of each,”\nI’m not sure if you mean 5 times the estimated amount or you are wanting to\nmake a specific number of tubes, jars, or tins? Doubling each recipe would\ngive you approximately 3 ounces of lip balm. Additionally, if you are making\neach recipe, you will likely want to make each recipe separately so, yes, one\nrecipe at a time. If I have misunderstood your question, please feel free to\nclarify and we’ll see what we can do. We wish you the very best of luck on\nyour project! Cheers ~Kori\n\n 41. Jackie November 7, 2015 at 1:43 pm - Reply\n\nHello!\n\nI'm planning on making the peppermint cocoa lip balm for Christmas gifts this\nyear, my question is- is there a shelf life for the balm? I want to make them\nnow to see how they turn out but don't want them to go bad before Christmas!\n\nthank you!\n\n * Alieta November 10, 2015 at 11:53 am - Reply\n\nHi there Jackie! You may want to check out our post on Preserving Handcrafted\n& Natural Bodycare Products, for some great tips! The life of your lip balm\nwill depend on several factors. I have had several lip balms last a year +, so\nI think you are safe to prepare your holiday goodies now! Have fun! ~Alieta\n\n 42. An December 14, 2015 at 7:07 am - Reply\n\nHi, There are some articles say that cocoa butter may darken my skin. Even in\na book about handmade cosmetic sold in my place written that cocoa butter will\ntan skin so you should add ZnO when used in lipstick. But I have no I idea it\nis true or not. Can you help? Thanks a lot.\n\n * Alieta December 18, 2015 at 1:27 pm - Reply\n\nHi there An, Thank you for reaching out to us. I have never heard of cocoa\nbutter making skin darker. However, I don’t know anyone who uses cocoa butter\non it’s own every day. If you were applying cocoa butter every day and\nexposing your skin to the sun, you would absolutely tan more easily. I do not\nbelieve this would apply to lips. I’ve made many lip balms with cocoa butter\nand never experienced a change in lip color. If you are particularly concerned\nabout a reaction, it is always a good idea to do a test before making a large\nbatch. I hope this helps. ~Alieta\n\n 43. 80 Bath Salt and Sugar Scrub Recipes for Great Skin ADDED BY: Laurie + 90 mins Massage MMHS | 1 December 15, 2015 at 12:23 pm - Reply\n\n[...] moisturizing ingredients include beeswax, olive oil, coconut oil,\nvitamin E and cocoa butter.77. Craft Your Own Lip Balm {Recipe} ~ Craft your\nown lip balm with these simple recipes. Youll have full control over all of\nthe [...]\n\n 44. Sandhiya January 21, 2016 at 2:47 pm - Reply\n\nI just made the Mandarin Nutmeg lip balm with a few tweaks (used avo oil\ninstaed of sunflower for one) – it came out amazing – Thank you so much for\nthe recipe!\n\nSandhiya\n\n 45. McKenna April 5, 2016 at 4:21 pm - Reply\n\nI have been using a modified version of this recipe with Peppermint and\nSpearmint E.O. I find that once the essential oils are added the scent\ndisappears. When applied, the balm tastes wonderful (with the minty fresh\ntaste). I even resorted to adding 30 drops but the issue persists. Do you have\nany recommendations on what I could be doing wrong? Thank you!\n\n * Alieta April 7, 2016 at 2:02 pm - Reply\n\nHi Mckenna, Thank you for reaching out. Yes this is true, the scent will be\nmuch stronger when applied. I would not recommend increasing the essential oil\ndrops any more than you have already as this could result in burning the\nsensitive skin on your lips. Because we are working with all natural\ningredients, not synthetics, it might take some getting used to before the\ndelicate aromas of essential oils begin to feel ‘strong’ enough for you to\nenjoy at lighter levels. I hope this helps. Warmest. ~Alieta\n\n 46. Sandra April 6, 2016 at 2:44 pm - Reply\n\nHow much lavender EO would you use instead of the Lime EO in the Lime Coconut\nRecipe above? I added 15 drops, but can't tell it's even there. I added it\nabout 1 min after taking my oil blend off the heat. I'm wondering if I should\nwait longer before adding it, or if I'm not putting in enough. TIA!\n\n * Alieta April 6, 2016 at 3:19 pm - Reply\n\nHi there Sandra, Thank you for reaching out. 15 drops should be plenty of\nessential oil for this very small batch. You could wait a few more minutes\nafter removing the mixture from the heat, but not so long that it starts to\nsolidify! Many folks notice that the aroma of essential oils is much more\nnoticeable as it is being applied, rather than while it is just sitting. I\nhope this helps. warmest regards. ~Alieta\n\n 47. Pure Love May 23, 2016 at 9:00 pm - Reply\n\nHi! Can I use fresh BEETROOT JUICE for coloring the balm? Any recommendations\nfor a BEETROOT LIPBALM please..\n\n * Alieta May 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm - Reply\n\nHi there! Thank you for reaching out. I would recommend infusing beetroot\npowder into one of the oils. Adding any water component to this recipe will\ngreatly reduce the shelf life as well as possibly cause problems when setting,\nas oil and water don’t like to mix. I hope this helps. ~Alieta\n\n 48. 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"Cigarettes may be one of those products that cause smokers to think simultaneously about why it is hated but so hard to resist. The physical dependency on nicotine could be one of the main addictive factors for some people who smoke cigarettes, while others may find it somewhat difficult to break the habit due to an underlying need to satisfy an oral fixation. Regardless of what may cause one to become addicted to smoking cigarettes, there are ramifications that go along with the use of cigarettes that can cause substantial harm as well as notable changes in appearance in the long run. One of those notable changes could be in the form of something most cigarette smokers may not give much thought to, and that is that those who smoke cigarettes for any extended period of time may notice changes in the appearance of the lips that may make the lips appear darker. It is presumed that the nicotine inhaled from smoking cigarettes may be what causes what is known as “smoker’s lips,” or a darkened discoloration of this skin tissue, but some natural items can be used to remedy this effect.",
"The darkening of the lips may be caused by the overproduction of melanin. The nicotine found in cigarettes could be responsible for this increased overproduction of melanin in the human body, but there exist natural remedies that may help offset the darkened discoloration of the lips. For those smokers who may have already started to panic at the sight of seeing a darkish discoloration of the lips from cigarettes, a paste made from the combination of strawberries, raspberries, and one or two teaspoons of aloe vera juice may be helpful in providing some relief. Apply this mixture to the lips for at least five minutes and rinse. Pomegranate juice mixed with slices of strawberries may also be effective, along with following up with a lip balm in order to prevent possible dryness.",
"A daily massage of almond oil and coconut oil on the lips is presumed to be effective in reducing the darkened discoloration that smoking cigarettes could leave behind. The combination of both oils may be left on the lips overnight for its possible moisturizing benefit as well as for bringing out the natural pink coloration of the lips. Raw milk is assumed to work wonders in lightening darkened lips when combined with almond oil. Create a mixture of two tablespoons of milk along with two tablespoons of almond oil and apply on the lips for at least 30 minutes. As an alternative to almond oil, fresh almonds may be crushed until it resembles as close to a fine powder as possible and mixed with one teaspoon of honey, milk or shea butter.",
"The citric acid contained in lemons is another natural agent that may also provide a desired bleaching effect to remedy the effect of darkened lips due to smoking cigarettes. When trying to achieve this effect, it is suggested to rub a slice of fresh lemon onto the lips followed by a coat of honey. Honey is believed to contain an enzyme called glucose oxidase. When honey is combined with lemon juice, this may produce hydrogen peroxide, which is also considered to be another type of bleaching agent. By applying this combination twice a day over a period of several weeks, cigarette smokers may be able to see an apparent change in the coloration of the lips that could resemble a more youthful appearance."
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The physical\ndependency on nicotine could be one of the main addictive factors for some\npeople who smoke cigarettes, while others may find it somewhat difficult to\nbreak the habit due to an underlying need to satisfy an oral fixation.\nRegardless of what may cause one to become addicted to smoking cigarettes,\nthere are ramifications that go along with the use of cigarettes that can\ncause substantial harm as well as notable changes in appearance in the long\nrun. One of those notable changes could be in the form of something most\ncigarette smokers may not give much thought to, and that is that those who\nsmoke cigarettes for any extended period of time may notice changes in the\nappearance of the lips that may make the lips appear darker. It is presumed\nthat the nicotine inhaled from smoking cigarettes may be what causes what is\nknown as “smoker’s lips,” or a darkened discoloration of this skin tissue, but\nsome natural items can be used to remedy this effect.\n\nThe darkening of the lips may be caused by the overproduction of melanin. The\nnicotine found in cigarettes could be responsible for this increased\noverproduction of melanin in the human body, but there exist natural remedies\nthat may help offset the darkened discoloration of the lips. For those smokers\nwho may have already started to panic at the sight of seeing a darkish\ndiscoloration of the lips from cigarettes, a paste made from the combination\nof strawberries, raspberries, and one or two teaspoons of aloe vera juice may\nbe helpful in providing some relief. Apply this mixture to the lips for at\nleast five minutes and rinse. Pomegranate juice mixed with slices of\nstrawberries may also be effective, along with following up with a lip balm in\norder to prevent possible dryness.\n\nA daily massage of almond oil and coconut oil on the lips is presumed to be\neffective in reducing the darkened discoloration that smoking cigarettes could\nleave behind. The combination of both oils may be left on the lips overnight\nfor its possible moisturizing benefit as well as for bringing out the natural\npink coloration of the lips. Raw milk is assumed to work wonders in lightening\ndarkened lips when combined with almond oil. Create a mixture of two\ntablespoons of milk along with two tablespoons of almond oil and apply on the\nlips for at least 30 minutes. As an alternative to almond oil, fresh almonds\nmay be crushed until it resembles as close to a fine powder as possible and\nmixed with one teaspoon of honey, milk or shea butter.\n\nThe citric acid contained in lemons is another natural agent that may also\nprovide a desired bleaching effect to remedy the effect of darkened lips due\nto smoking cigarettes. When trying to achieve this effect, it is suggested to\nrub a slice of fresh lemon onto the lips followed by a coat of honey. Honey is\nbelieved to contain an enzyme called glucose oxidase. When honey is combined\nwith lemon juice, this may produce hydrogen peroxide, which is also considered\nto be another type of bleaching agent. By applying this combination twice a\nday over a period of several weeks, cigarette smokers may be able to see an\napparent change in the coloration of the lips that could resemble a more\nyouthful appearance.\n\nOpinion by Stephanie Tapley @Stapley7\n\nSources: New Health Guide Natural Beauty Tips Livestrong\n\ncigarettes\n\nCigarettes May Darken Lips for Smokers – Natural Remedies to Combat Effect\nadded by Stephanie Tapley on May 14, 2014 View all posts by Stephanie Tapley →\n\nShortlink https://guardianlv.com/2014/05/cigarettes-may-darken-lips-for-\nsmokers-natural-remedies-to-combat-effect/\n\n### Share this:\n\n * Print\n * LinkedIn\n * Pinterest\n * Pocket\n * Reddit\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Tumblr\n\n### One Response to \"Cigarettes May Darken Lips for Smokers – Natural Remedies\nto Combat Effect\"\n\n### Recent Posts\n\n * ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ the Most Powerful Piece on Netflix November 30, 2020\n * Chicago Bears Do They Have a Problem Drafting a Black Quarterback? 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"“the Lipstick Queen,” spilled her secrets on how to apply the perfect red lip, and gave us some tips for keeping your pout kiss-proof!",
"Before you even think about lipstick, generously apply lip balm. Dry, cracked lips won’t hold color for long! Once you’ve applied thoroughly, dab off the extra moisture with a tissue.",
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"Most of us have a bunch of lipsticks in our beauty bag, some that we wear all the time, some that never get touched. There's a reason for that. You may have fallen in love with a lipstick in the store or on Beyonce’s face, but when you put it on yourself? It just doesn't work.",
"That's likely because the lipstick color clashes with your skin tone. We spoke to celebrity makeup artist Kindra Mann, whose clientele includes Vanessa Hudgens and Rosario Dawson, to suss out tricks for finding a lipstick that works with your complexion.",
"First, the basics. Everyone’s skin has undertones of either yellow or pink. Yellow is warmer, pink is cooler. Knowing your undertone is enormously helpful when you're trying to figure out which lipsticks look best on you.",
"A quick way to identify your skin's undertone is to look at the veins on your wrist. If they are blue, and you also tend to gravitate towards wearing blues, whites, and grays, you’ve got pink undertones. If your veins appear more green, you have a warmer yellow undertone. If they appear to be both blue and green, you are the lucky owner of a neutral skin tone (meaning equal pink and yellow tones), and you can wear any color.",
"Still unsure? Hold a piece of gold jewelry and a piece of silver jewelry up to your face. Ignoring your personal preference, assess which looks better with your skin — cooler (pink) tones go better with silver jewelry, whereas warm (yellow) skin tones work better with gold.",
"You want to focus on shades similar to your undertone when choosing a lipstick, says Mann. “For yellow undertones, stick to warmer colors and for pink undertones, look for shades with blue or purple tones in them.”",
"And everyone should avoid lipstick colors with a gray, ashy or overly pale feel, Mann says. “These can often make the skin look sickly or unhealthy and are universally unflattering.”",
"Olive skin tones are generally neutral, so it's hard for you to go wrong. “Most nude, pink, orange, and red shades are going to look good on you,” Mann says. “Look at what you are wearing to determine your lip shade. For an outfit with warmer colors, you’d stick to a warmer, bright lipstick.”",
"“The great thing about really fair skin is that bold reds and deep colors can be a fun way to play up your makeup and can look fantastic,” explains Mann. “Avoid anything too light or with too much of a yellow undertone so you don’t look washed out.”",
"“Deep plums, berries and reds look fantastic,” says Mann. “Unless you are going for a retro feel or a statement bright lip, avoid anything too light or pale on the lips — deeper shades look more naturally flattering.”",
"Of course, regardless of your tone and undertone, it’s up to you to decide what looks best and most flattering on yourself: “If you love bright orange lipstick and it makes you happy, of course you should wear it!” Mann exclaims. Hear, hear.",
"FYI, Bustle may receive a portion of sales from products purchased from this article, which were added independently from Bustle's sales and editorial departments after publication."
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"parsed_md": "How to Choose the Best Lipstick for Your Skin Tone\n\nFashion\n\n# How to Choose the Right Lipstick Every Time\n\nRob Kim/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images\n\nBy Julia Teen\n\nMarch 26, 2014\n\nMost of us have a bunch of lipsticks in our beauty bag, some that we wear all\nthe time, some that never get touched. There's a reason for that. You may have\nfallen in love with a lipstick in the store or on Beyonce’s face, but when you\nput it on yourself? It just doesn't work.\n\nThat's likely because the lipstick color clashes with your skin tone. We spoke\nto celebrity makeup artist Kindra Mann, whose clientele includes Vanessa\nHudgens and Rosario Dawson, to suss out tricks for finding a lipstick that\nworks with your complexion.\n\n### 1\\. Identify Your Undertone\n\nFirst, the basics. Everyone’s skin has undertones of either yellow or pink.\nYellow is warmer, pink is cooler. Knowing your undertone is enormously helpful\nwhen you're trying to figure out which lipsticks look best on you.\n\nA quick way to identify your skin's undertone is to look at the veins on your\nwrist. If they are blue, and you also tend to gravitate towards wearing blues,\nwhites, and grays, you’ve got pink undertones. If your veins appear more\ngreen, you have a warmer yellow undertone. If they appear to be both blue and\ngreen, you are the lucky owner of a neutral skin tone (meaning equal pink and\nyellow tones), and you can wear any color.\n\nStill unsure? Hold a piece of gold jewelry and a piece of silver jewelry up to\nyour face. Ignoring your personal preference, assess which looks better with\nyour skin — cooler (pink) tones go better with silver jewelry, whereas warm\n(yellow) skin tones work better with gold.\n\n### 2\\. Know Which Shades Work With Your Undertone\n\nYou want to focus on shades similar to your undertone when choosing a\nlipstick, says Mann. “For yellow undertones, stick to warmer colors and for\npink undertones, look for shades with blue or purple tones in them.”\n\nAnd everyone should avoid lipstick colors with a gray, ashy or overly pale\nfeel, Mann says. “These can often make the skin look sickly or unhealthy and\nare universally unflattering.”\n\n### 3\\. When in Doubt, Pick Based on Your Skin Tone\n\nTo simplify the process, you can also stick to shades that typically suit\nolive, fair and darker skin tones.\n\nOlive Skin Tones\n\nFrederick M. Brown/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images\n\nOlive skin tones are generally neutral, so it's hard for you to go wrong.\n“Most nude, pink, orange, and red shades are going to look good on you,” Mann\nsays. “Look at what you are wearing to determine your lip shade. For an outfit\nwith warmer colors, you’d stick to a warmer, bright lipstick.”\n\nTry: Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso, $24, Amazon\n\nFair Skin Tones\n\nJason Merritt/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images\n\n“The great thing about really fair skin is that bold reds and deep colors can\nbe a fun way to play up your makeup and can look fantastic,” explains Mann.\n“Avoid anything too light or with too much of a yellow undertone so you don’t\nlook washed out.”\n\nTry: City Color Perfect Shades of Red Matte Lipstick Set, $10, Amazon\n\nDarker Skin Tones\n\nJason Merritt/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images\n\n“Deep plums, berries and reds look fantastic,” says Mann. “Unless you are\ngoing for a retro feel or a statement bright lip, avoid anything too light or\npale on the lips — deeper shades look more naturally flattering.”\n\nTry: Laura Geller Love Me Dew Moisturizing Lip Crayon in Plum Freeze, $17,\nAmazon\n\nOf course, regardless of your tone and undertone, it’s up to you to decide\nwhat looks best and most flattering on yourself: “If you love bright orange\nlipstick and it makes you happy, of course you should wear it!” Mann exclaims.\nHear, hear.\n\nWant more beauty tips? Check out the videos below and subscribe to Bustle on\nYouTube!\n\nFYI, Bustle may receive a portion of sales from products purchased from this\narticle, which were added independently from Bustle's sales and editorial\ndepartments after publication.\n\n"
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1,517,089 | How To Alleviate Breast Tenderness | Breast tenderness is very common in women of all ages and can be easily alleviated at home. Use a cool compress for 20 minutes at a time on the areas of your breasts that are tender to reduce any swelling and alleviate pain. If the soreness seems to be stemming from tense muscles, use a heating pad instead or take a warm bath, which will help your muscles relax. If your discomfort is more severe, take an over the counter pain reliever, like aspirin or ibuprofen, as needed. Since your choice of bras can affect how your breasts feel, make sure yours is comfortable and firmly supportive. If possible, avoid sleeping in your bra, and steer clear of under-wire and push-up bras when you’re experiencing tenderness. If you’re active and exercise regularly, make sure to use a sports bra, which will help cushion and support your breasts as you move and can alleviate discomfort. | [
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"Tender or lumpy breasts are one of the most common reasons why women consult their gynecologists for assessment and treatment. Since painful breasts are not always lumpy, and lumpy breasts are not always painful (and neither is usually abnormal), it is useful to create descriptive categories of symptoms and conditions to replace the generic term “fibrocystic”.",
"Virtually all knowledgeable health care providers agree that the term fibrocystic breast “disease” or “condition” should be abandoned in favor of a more accurate physiologically based description. First of all, the benign breast conditions that are present in almost all of us to some degree should never have been given the “disease” label in the first place. Moreover, the widespread misconception that women with painful or lumpy breasts are at increased risk of breast cancer borders on the tragic. Unfortunately, our health care system requires a diagnostic code to reimburse services, and fibrocystic breast disease has one, even though the medical literature is replete with reasons why it shouldn’t. This reinforces misinformation and fear and obscures the safe and simple means that exist for obtaining relief and reassurance.",
"Tender or lumpy breasts are one of the most common reasons why women consult their women’s health practitioner for both assessment, examination and treatment. Many women notice painful or sensitive breasts just prior to menstruation. This has been attributed to a more prominent estrogen than progesterone effect on breast tissue at this time. Sometimes less progesterone is made late in the cycle, as in irregular ovulation. Other women may have average amounts of progesterone but increased tissue sensitivity to estrogen with related fluid retention. Most women tolerate this well enough once reassured it is normal, and the symptoms always resolve with menses. Women who take exogenous estrogen, such as oral contraceptives or estrogen replacement therapy during menopause, may be similarly affected.",
"Mastalgia refers to any breast pain severe enough to interfere with the quality of a woman’s life, causing her to seek treatment. Physiologic cyclical mastalgia is this severe about 15 percent of the time, and comprises the bulk of this group. Women who suffer from noncyclical pain are rarer, and the pain is less likely to be hormonal in cause. Pain may be due to old trauma, acute infection, or sometimes something related to the chest wall. In contrast, breast cancer presents as a unilateral painful firm lump about 5 percent of the time. Painful swellings that flux with the cycle unchanging over time are not worrisome as cancers signals.",
"Breast lumpiness- the most worrisome category in most’ women’s minds- may be either cyclic or non-cyclic, and might or might not include pain. The distinction between these and normal breasts is often simply a matter of degree. Normal breasts are always irregularly textured because the tissue they are made of is not homogeneous. It is a mix of glands, fat, and connective tissue. Glands can be more or less prominent and more or less obscured by fat or fluid, so all breasts feel different. Symmetry is important; finding a mirror-image thickening in the opposite breast indicates a normal condition.",
"Even densities that are not symmetrical are largely due to benign non- progressive causes but do require careful distinction from dominant masses. When palpation of the lump reveals that the density merges in one or more places with the surrounding breast tissue, it is considered non-dominant and may be comfortably observed for change over time. When these lesions are biopsied or, preferably, a sample of cells is taken in the office through a needle to be looked at microscopically (fine-needle aspirate), some 70 percent will show “non-proliferative changes (adenosis, fibrosis, microcysts, mild hyperplasia, and more); some 20 percent will show “proliferative changes without atypia”- mostly epithelial hyperplasia. None of these conditions places one at increased risk for cancer, and all are self-limited. Only a fraction, roughly the 5 percent that show atypical hyperplasia, carry a significantly increased risk of breast cancer, especially when coupled with a positive family history.",
"These outright noncyclical unilateral lesions are clearly distinct on all sides from the surrounding breast tissue. They persist over time, and except in the very young demand some kind of assessment. Most commonly they are either fibroadenomas or “gross” (obvious) cysts. A fibroadenoma is a rubbery, smooth, benign, fibrous tumor common in younger women. In women under age 25, it can be observed over time. They generally do not grow bigger. Large cysts are more common in women aged 25 to 50-an age group when cancer just begins to apear. They are softer, usually squishier, and can be made to disappear by draining them through a needle in the office; unless they recur frequently, no further treatment is necessary. Recurrent large cysts have been shown to slightly increase cancer risk in some studies but not in others; fibroadenomas do not. Unfortunately, noncyclical unilateral dominant masses can sometimes be cancerous.",
"Alternative medicine principles for fibrocystic breast tissue or cyclical pain and swelling includes the recognition that the liver is the primary site for estrogen clearance or estrogen metabolism. A compromised liver function can lead to a state of estrogen dominance, contributing to texture and density changes in the breast. To assure that estrogens are being metabolized properly, it may be necessary to provide nutritional and herbal support for the liver.",
"Digestion and elimination are also fundamental factors involved in a more wholistic approach to hormone-related health problems. Women having fewer than three bowel movements per week have a risk of fibrocystic breasts four to five times greater than women having at least one movement per day. The longer it takes food to move through the colon, the more waste products pass into the bloodstream, creating a potentially toxic physiological environment. Bacterial flora in the large intestine, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, improve the transit time of bowel toxins, as well as improving the excretion and detoxification of estrogens. Women on a vegetarian diet excrete two to three times more detoxified estrogens than women on an omnivorous diet.",
"Removal of caffeine from the diet, is probably the most well-known alternative lifestyle approach for fibrocystic breasts. The first randomized study of a larger number of women was conducted by Virginia Ernster, M.D. 158 women eliminated all caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate) from their diets for four months, as well as caffeinated medications. She found a significant reduction in clinically palpable breast findings in the abstaining group compared with the control group, although the absolute change in the breast lumps was quite minor and considered to be of little clinical significance. Several other studies have been done, leaving us with mixed reports: three studies show no association between methylxanthines and benign breast disease, , , and two studies show a correlation with caffeine consumption. ,",
"How dietary fat affects the human breast is still confusing and controversial. Reducing the fat content of the diet to 15 percent of total calories while increasing complex carbohydrate consumption, has been shown to reduce the severity as well as reducing the actual breast swelling and nodularity in some women. Reducing the dietary fat intake to 20 percent of total calories also results in significant decreases in circulating estradiol in women with benign breast disease.",
"Since fibrocystic breasts are a result of estrogen dominance, it is logical that decreasing estrogens in the body would improve the symptoms of breast pain and swelling. However, only a slight reduction in fat intake has repeatedly showed very little, if any, effect on breast problems, including breast cancer. A more rigorous approach to lowering the amount of fat in the diet is clearly needed.",
"For more than 35 years, clinicians have used vitamin E in the medical management of benign breast disease. This practice was initially based on positive reports from small numbers of patients as far back as 1965, and in subsequent studies in 1971, 1978, and 1982. When larger numbers of women were studied, vitamin E did not fare so well, showing no significant effects. However, two studies demonstrated that vitamin E is clinically useful in relieving pain and tenderness, whether cyclical or noncyclical. , The studies have been done with varying dosages: 150, 300, or 600 IU daily. In clinical practice, practitioners generally recommend from 400-800 IU of vitamin E in the form of d-alpha-tocopherol with a minimum trial period of two months.",
"The pain and tenderness of benign breast disease associated with “cyclic mastalgia” have been alleviated with evening primrose oil, the only one of the fatty acids to be scientifically studied in relation to fibrocystic breasts. In a study of 291 women who took three grams per day of evening primrose oil for three to six months, almost half of the 92 women with cyclic breast pain experienced improvement, compared with one-fifth of the patients who received the placebo. For those women who experienced breast pain throughout the month, 27 percent responded positively to the evening primrose oil, compared to 9 percent on the placebo. Another study of 73 women received three grams per day of evening primrose oil or placebo. After three months, pain and tenderness were significantly reduced in both cyclical and noncyclical groups, while the women who took placebo did not significantly improve.",
"It has been known for a long time that for the thyroid gland to secrete thyroxine (its hormone), it requires iodine. Thyroid hormone with low or even normal thyroid function may result in improvement of fibrocystic breasts. These results suggest that iodine deficiency may be a causative factor in fibrocystic breasts. The breast has an affinity for both thyroid hormone and iodine. Without iodine, the breast tissue becomes more sensitive to estrogenic stimulation, which in turn produces microcysts high in potassium. The potassium is believed to be an irritant that produces fibrosis and eventually cyst isolation.",
"Four types of iodine have been studied in the treatment of fibrocystic breasts, only one of which has been truly effective both pain reduction and cyst reduction, and free of side effects on the thyroid gland. The sodium iodide, potassium iodide, and caseinated iodine can actually inhibit thyroid function in some individuals and actually cause hypothyroid. Aqueous aiodine is the only form which will not cause hypothyroidism. All forms of iodine relieve subjective clinical symptoms: sodium iodide (Lugol’s solution); potassium iodide; caseinated iodine (protein-bound); and aqueous (diatomic ) iodine. Symptom relief varied a great deal with the different iodines, but only the aqueous or diatomic iodine achieved both symptom relief in 74 percent of the women, but also objective reduction in nodules and resolution of fibrosis in 65 percent of the patients, without adverse effects on the thyroid gland. The recommended dose of aqueous iodine is a prescription of 3-6 mg per day.",
"Supplements that may improve liver function and thereby perhaps a more balanced estrogen metabolism include methionine and choline. B vitamins, particularly B6, can help the liver to properly metabolize and conjugate estrogens. Lactobacillus acidophilus may be able to improve the absorption and transport of estrogen by supporting a normalized intestinal microflora environment.",
"Herbal therapies for addressing the symptoms of breast pain, swelling, and cystic nodules in the breast are largely arrived at from traditional uses of herbal medicines and from observational empirical evidence in clinical practice. Herbal diuretics can be useful in decreasing breast swelling and the discomfort associated with it. The most effective of these is dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale). Other diuretics to consider are cleavers (Galium aparine), yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi).",
"Poke root has been used in traditional naturopathic medical practices for decades. It can be applied as an oil to the breasts and rubbed in like a lotion, reducing painful lumpiness and nodularity.",
"Herbal support for the liver improves how the liver metabolizes steroid hormones. Traditional herbs that support the liver and the normalization of biochemical steroid pathways may include burdock root, dandelion root, and milk thistle.",
"If we agree that fibrocystic breasts are at least in part due to a high- estrogen/ low progesterone problem, then it is logical to use progesterone therapy as a treatment. Many practitioners and women have experienced that the application of natural progesterone in a cream or gel routinely solves the problem. General use guidelines are Â1⁄4 tsp twice per day days 15 to day 27. It may be that progesterone is desensitizing the breast to estrogen.",
"These simple therapies, along with lifestyle modification, generally yield very satisfying results within 1 to 3 months, even in women with significantly painful breasts. Although uncommon, if there is no change after three menstrual cycles, a more aggressive alternative treatment plan must be initiated. If not this, then the conventional medical approaches include decreasing hyperinsulinemia, synthetic progestin, Danazol, Tamoxifen and bromocriptene may have to be contemplated in very difficult unbearable cases with no response from natural therapies.",
"Ernster V, Mason L, Goodson W, et al. Effects of caffeine-free diet on benign breast disease: a randomized trial. Surg 1982;912:263-267.",
"Rose D, et al. Effect of a low-fat diet on hormone levels in women with cystic breast disease. I. Serum steroids and gonadotropins JJCK 1987;78(4):623-626."
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Since painful breasts are\nnot always lumpy, and lumpy breasts are not always painful (and neither is\nusually abnormal), it is useful to create descriptive categories of symptoms\nand conditions to replace the generic term “fibrocystic”.\n\nVirtually all knowledgeable health care providers agree that the term\nfibrocystic breast “disease” or “condition” should be abandoned in favor of a\nmore accurate physiologically based description. First of all, the benign\nbreast conditions that are present in almost all of us to some degree should\nnever have been given the “disease” label in the first place. Moreover, the\nwidespread misconception that women with painful or lumpy breasts are at\nincreased risk of breast cancer borders on the tragic. Unfortunately, our\nhealth care system requires a diagnostic code to reimburse services, and\nfibrocystic breast disease has one, even though the medical literature is\nreplete with reasons why it shouldn’t. This reinforces misinformation and fear\nand obscures the safe and simple means that exist for obtaining relief and\nreassurance.\n\n##### Physiological, Cyclical Pain and Swelling\n\nTender or lumpy breasts are one of the most common reasons why women consult\ntheir women’s health practitioner for both assessment, examination and\ntreatment. Many women notice painful or sensitive breasts just prior to\nmenstruation. This has been attributed to a more prominent estrogen than\nprogesterone effect on breast tissue at this time. Sometimes less progesterone\nis made late in the cycle, as in irregular ovulation. Other women may have\naverage amounts of progesterone but increased tissue sensitivity to estrogen\nwith related fluid retention. Most women tolerate this well enough once\nreassured it is normal, and the symptoms always resolve with menses. Women who\ntake exogenous estrogen, such as oral contraceptives or estrogen replacement\ntherapy during menopause, may be similarly affected.\n\n##### Mastalgia\n\nMastalgia refers to any breast pain severe enough to interfere with the\nquality of a woman’s life, causing her to seek treatment. Physiologic cyclical\nmastalgia is this severe about 15 percent of the time, and comprises the bulk\nof this group. Women who suffer from noncyclical pain are rarer, and the pain\nis less likely to be hormonal in cause. Pain may be due to old trauma, acute\ninfection, or sometimes something related to the chest wall. In contrast,\nbreast cancer presents as a unilateral painful firm lump about 5 percent of\nthe time. Painful swellings that flux with the cycle unchanging over time are\nnot worrisome as cancers signals.\n\n##### Breast nodularity or diffuse lumpiness\n\nBreast lumpiness- the most worrisome category in most’ women’s minds- may be\neither cyclic or non-cyclic, and might or might not include pain. The\ndistinction between these and normal breasts is often simply a matter of\ndegree. Normal breasts are always irregularly textured because the tissue they\nare made of is not homogeneous. It is a mix of glands, fat, and connective\ntissue. Glands can be more or less prominent and more or less obscured by fat\nor fluid, so all breasts feel different. Symmetry is important; finding a\nmirror-image thickening in the opposite breast indicates a normal condition.\n\n##### Non-Dominant Masses\n\nEven densities that are not symmetrical are largely due to benign non-\nprogressive causes but do require careful distinction from dominant masses.\nWhen palpation of the lump reveals that the density merges in one or more\nplaces with the surrounding breast tissue, it is considered non-dominant and\nmay be comfortably observed for change over time. When these lesions are\nbiopsied or, preferably, a sample of cells is taken in the office through a\nneedle to be looked at microscopically (fine-needle aspirate), some 70 percent\nwill show “non-proliferative changes (adenosis, fibrosis, microcysts, mild\nhyperplasia, and more); some 20 percent will show “proliferative changes\nwithout atypia”- mostly epithelial hyperplasia. None of these conditions\nplaces one at increased risk for cancer, and all are self-limited. Only a\nfraction, roughly the 5 percent that show atypical hyperplasia, carry a\nsignificantly increased risk of breast cancer, especially when coupled with a\npositive family history.\n\n##### Dominant masses\n\nThese outright noncyclical unilateral lesions are clearly distinct on all\nsides from the surrounding breast tissue. They persist over time, and except\nin the very young demand some kind of assessment. Most commonly they are\neither fibroadenomas or “gross” (obvious) cysts. A fibroadenoma is a rubbery,\nsmooth, benign, fibrous tumor common in younger women. In women under age 25,\nit can be observed over time. They generally do not grow bigger. Large cysts\nare more common in women aged 25 to 50-an age group when cancer just begins to\napear. They are softer, usually squishier, and can be made to disappear by\ndraining them through a needle in the office; unless they recur frequently, no\nfurther treatment is necessary. Recurrent large cysts have been shown to\nslightly increase cancer risk in some studies but not in others; fibroadenomas\ndo not. Unfortunately, noncyclical unilateral dominant masses can sometimes be\ncancerous.\n\n##### Overview of Alternative Treatments for cyclic breast pain and swelling\n\nAlternative medicine principles for fibrocystic breast tissue or cyclical pain\nand swelling includes the recognition that the liver is the primary site for\nestrogen clearance or estrogen metabolism. A compromised liver function can\nlead to a state of estrogen dominance, contributing to texture and density\nchanges in the breast. To assure that estrogens are being metabolized\nproperly, it may be necessary to provide nutritional and herbal support for\nthe liver.\n\nDigestion and elimination are also fundamental factors involved in a more\nwholistic approach to hormone-related health problems. Women having fewer than\nthree bowel movements per week have a risk of fibrocystic breasts four to five\ntimes greater than women having at least one movement per day. The longer it\ntakes food to move through the colon, the more waste products pass into the\nbloodstream, creating a potentially toxic physiological environment. Bacterial\nflora in the large intestine, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, improve the\ntransit time of bowel toxins, as well as improving the excretion and\ndetoxification of estrogens. Women on a vegetarian diet excrete two to three\ntimes more detoxified estrogens than women on an omnivorous diet.\n\n##### Nutrition\n\nRemoval of caffeine from the diet, is probably the most well-known alternative\nlifestyle approach for fibrocystic breasts. The first randomized study of a\nlarger number of women was conducted by Virginia Ernster, M.D. 158 women\neliminated all caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate) from their diets for\nfour months, as well as caffeinated medications. She found a significant\nreduction in clinically palpable breast findings in the abstaining group\ncompared with the control group, although the absolute change in the breast\nlumps was quite minor and considered to be of little clinical significance.\nSeveral other studies have been done, leaving us with mixed reports: three\nstudies show no association between methylxanthines and benign breast disease,\n, , and two studies show a correlation with caffeine consumption. ,\n\nHow dietary fat affects the human breast is still confusing and controversial.\nReducing the fat content of the diet to 15 percent of total calories while\nincreasing complex carbohydrate consumption, has been shown to reduce the\nseverity as well as reducing the actual breast swelling and nodularity in some\nwomen. Reducing the dietary fat intake to 20 percent of total calories also\nresults in significant decreases in circulating estradiol in women with benign\nbreast disease.\n\nSince fibrocystic breasts are a result of estrogen dominance, it is logical\nthat decreasing estrogens in the body would improve the symptoms of breast\npain and swelling. However, only a slight reduction in fat intake has\nrepeatedly showed very little, if any, effect on breast problems, including\nbreast cancer. A more rigorous approach to lowering the amount of fat in the\ndiet is clearly needed.\n\n##### Nutritional Supplements\n\nVitamin E\n\nFor more than 35 years, clinicians have used vitamin E in the medical\nmanagement of benign breast disease. This practice was initially based on\npositive reports from small numbers of patients as far back as 1965, and in\nsubsequent studies in 1971, 1978, and 1982. When larger numbers of women were\nstudied, vitamin E did not fare so well, showing no significant effects.\nHowever, two studies demonstrated that vitamin E is clinically useful in\nrelieving pain and tenderness, whether cyclical or noncyclical. , The studies\nhave been done with varying dosages: 150, 300, or 600 IU daily. In clinical\npractice, practitioners generally recommend from 400-800 IU of vitamin E in\nthe form of d-alpha-tocopherol with a minimum trial period of two months.\n\nEvening Primrose Oil\n\nThe pain and tenderness of benign breast disease associated with “cyclic\nmastalgia” have been alleviated with evening primrose oil, the only one of the\nfatty acids to be scientifically studied in relation to fibrocystic breasts.\nIn a study of 291 women who took three grams per day of evening primrose oil\nfor three to six months, almost half of the 92 women with cyclic breast pain\nexperienced improvement, compared with one-fifth of the patients who received\nthe placebo. For those women who experienced breast pain throughout the month,\n27 percent responded positively to the evening primrose oil, compared to 9\npercent on the placebo. Another study of 73 women received three grams per day\nof evening primrose oil or placebo. After three months, pain and tenderness\nwere significantly reduced in both cyclical and noncyclical groups, while the\nwomen who took placebo did not significantly improve.\n\nIodine\n\nIt has been known for a long time that for the thyroid gland to secrete\nthyroxine (its hormone), it requires iodine. Thyroid hormone with low or even\nnormal thyroid function may result in improvement of fibrocystic breasts.\nThese results suggest that iodine deficiency may be a causative factor in\nfibrocystic breasts. The breast has an affinity for both thyroid hormone and\niodine. Without iodine, the breast tissue becomes more sensitive to estrogenic\nstimulation, which in turn produces microcysts high in potassium. The\npotassium is believed to be an irritant that produces fibrosis and eventually\ncyst isolation.\n\nFour types of iodine have been studied in the treatment of fibrocystic\nbreasts, only one of which has been truly effective both pain reduction and\ncyst reduction, and free of side effects on the thyroid gland. The sodium\niodide, potassium iodide, and caseinated iodine can actually inhibit thyroid\nfunction in some individuals and actually cause hypothyroid. Aqueous aiodine\nis the only form which will not cause hypothyroidism. All forms of iodine\nrelieve subjective clinical symptoms: sodium iodide (Lugol’s solution);\npotassium iodide; caseinated iodine (protein-bound); and aqueous (diatomic )\niodine. Symptom relief varied a great deal with the different iodines, but\nonly the aqueous or diatomic iodine achieved both symptom relief in 74 percent\nof the women, but also objective reduction in nodules and resolution of\nfibrosis in 65 percent of the patients, without adverse effects on the thyroid\ngland. The recommended dose of aqueous iodine is a prescription of 3-6 mg per\nday.\n\n##### Other\n\nSupplements that may improve liver function and thereby perhaps a more\nbalanced estrogen metabolism include methionine and choline. B vitamins,\nparticularly B6, can help the liver to properly metabolize and conjugate\nestrogens. Lactobacillus acidophilus may be able to improve the absorption and\ntransport of estrogen by supporting a normalized intestinal microflora\nenvironment.\n\nBotanicals\n\nHerbal therapies for addressing the symptoms of breast pain, swelling, and\ncystic nodules in the breast are largely arrived at from traditional uses of\nherbal medicines and from observational empirical evidence in clinical\npractice. Herbal diuretics can be useful in decreasing breast swelling and the\ndiscomfort associated with it. The most effective of these is dandelion leaf\n(Taraxacum officinale). Other diuretics to consider are cleavers (Galium\naparine), yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva\nursi).\n\nPoke root has been used in traditional naturopathic medical practices for\ndecades. It can be applied as an oil to the breasts and rubbed in like a\nlotion, reducing painful lumpiness and nodularity.\n\nHerbal support for the liver improves how the liver metabolizes steroid\nhormones. Traditional herbs that support the liver and the normalization of\nbiochemical steroid pathways may include burdock root, dandelion root, and\nmilk thistle.\n\nNatural Progesterone\n\nIf we agree that fibrocystic breasts are at least in part due to a high-\nestrogen/ low progesterone problem, then it is logical to use progesterone\ntherapy as a treatment. Many practitioners and women have experienced that the\napplication of natural progesterone in a cream or gel routinely solves the\nproblem. General use guidelines are Â1⁄4 tsp twice per day days 15 to day 27.\nIt may be that progesterone is desensitizing the breast to estrogen.\n\n##### Summary\n\nThese simple therapies, along with lifestyle modification, generally yield\nvery satisfying results within 1 to 3 months, even in women with significantly\npainful breasts. Although uncommon, if there is no change after three\nmenstrual cycles, a more aggressive alternative treatment plan must be\ninitiated. If not this, then the conventional medical approaches include\ndecreasing hyperinsulinemia, synthetic progestin, Danazol, Tamoxifen and\nbromocriptene may have to be contemplated in very difficult unbearable cases\nwith no response from natural therapies.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. Ernster V, Mason L, Goodson W, et al. Effects of caffeine-free diet on benign breast disease: a randomized trial. Surg 1982;912:263-267.\n 2. Lubin F, et al. A case-control study of caffeine and methylxanthine in benign breast disease. JAMA 1985; 253(16)2388-92.\n 3. Shawer C, Brinton L, Hoover R. Methylxanthine and benign breast disease. Am J Epid 1986;124(4): 603-11.\n 4. Marshall J, Graham S, Swanson M. Caffeine consumption and benign breast disease: a case-control comparison. Amer J Pub Health 1982;72(6):610-12.\n 5. La Vecchia C, et al. Benign breast disease and consumption of beverages containing methylxanthines. JNCI 1985;74(5):995-1000.\n 6. Boyle C, et al. Caffeine consumption and fibrocystic breast disease: a case-control epidemiologic study. JNCI 1984;72(5):1015-19.\n 7. Rose D, et al. Effect of a low-fat diet on hormone levels in women with cystic breast disease. I. Serum steroids and gonadotropins JJCK 1987;78(4):623-626.\n 8. London R, et al. Mammary dysplasia: Endocrine parameters and tocopherol therapy. Nutr Res 1982;7:243.\n 9. London R, et al. Endocrine parameters and alpha-tocopherol therapy of patients with mammary dysplasia. Canc Res 1981;41:3811-13.\n 10. Pye J et al. Clinical experience of drug treatment for mastalgia. Lancet 1985;2:373-77.\n 11. Pashby N et al. A clinical trial of evening primrose oil in mastalgia. Br J Surg 1981;68:801-824\n 12. Ghent W, et al. Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast. Can J Surg 1993. 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"Caffeine is the only drug that is present naturally or added to widely consumed foods (quinine is the other drug used in foods). It is mildly addictive, one possible reason that makers of soft drinks add it to their products. Many coffee drinkers experience withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, irritability, sleepiness, and lethargy, when they stop drinking coffee.",
"Coffees| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) ---|---|--- Dunkin' Donuts Coffee with Turbo Shot| large, 20 fl. oz.| 436 Starbucks Coffee| venti, 20 fl. oz.| 415 Starbucks Coffee| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 330 Panera Frozen Mocha| 16.5 fl. oz.| 267 Starbucks Coffee| tall, 12 fl. oz.| 260 Starbucks Caffè Americano| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 225 Panera Coffee| regular, 16.8 fl. oz.| 189 Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino| venti, 24 fl. oz.| 185 Dunkin' Donuts Coffee| medium, 14 fl. oz.| 178 Starbucks Caffè Mocha| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 175 Starbucks Iced Coffee| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 165 Maxwell House Ground Coffee—100% Colombian, Dark Roast, Master Blend, or Original Roast| 2 Tbs., makes 12 fl. oz.| 100-160 Dunkin' Donuts Cappuccino| large, 20 fl. oz.| 151 Starbucks—Caffè Latte, Cappuccino, or Caramel Macchiato| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 150 Starbucks Espresso| doppio, 2 fl. oz.| 150 Keurig Coffee K-Cup, all varieties| 1 cup, makes 8 fl. oz.| 75-150 Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee| 2 tsp., makes 12 fl. oz.| 148 Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Coffee, can| 15 fl. oz.| 146 Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino| venti, 24 fl. oz.| 140 Starbucks VIA House Blend Instant Coffee| 1 packet, makes 8 fl. oz.| 135 McDonald's Coffee| large, 16 fl. oz.| 133 Maxwell House International Café, all flavors| 22⁄3 Tbs., makes 12-16 fl. oz.| 40-130 Seattle's Best Coffee—Iced Latte or Iced Mocha, can| 9.5 fl. oz.| 90 Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee, bottle| 9.5 fl. oz.| 90 International Delight Iced Coffee| 8 fl. oz.| 76 Maxwell House Lite Ground Coffee| 2 Tbs., makes 12 fl. oz.| 50-70 Dunkin' Donuts, Panera, or Starbucks Decaf Coffee| 16 fl. oz.| 15-25 Maxwell House Decaf Ground Coffee| 2 Tbs., makes 12 fl. oz.| 2-10 Teas| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) Starbucks Tazo Awake—Brewed Tea or Tea Latte| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 135 Starbucks Tazo Earl Grey—Brewed Tea or Tea Latte| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 115 Starbucks Tazo Chai Tea Latte| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 95 Starbucks Tazo Green Tea Latte—Iced or regular| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 80 Black tea, brewed for 3 minutes| 8 fl. oz.| 30-80 Snapple Lemon Tea| 16 fl. oz.| 62 Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea| 18.5 fl. oz.| 60 Green tea, brewed for 3 minutes| 8 fl. oz.| 35-60 Lipton 100% Natural Lemon Iced Tea, bottle| 20 fl. oz.| 35 Arizona Iced Tea, black, all varieties| 16 fl. oz.| 30 Nestea Unsweetened Iced Tea Mix| 2 tsp., makes 8 fl. oz.| 20-30 Arizona Iced Tea, green, all varieties| 16 fl. oz.| 15 Lipton Decaffeinated Tea—black or green, brewed| 8 fl. oz.| 5 Herbal Tea, brewed| 8 fl. oz.| 0 Soft Drinks| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) FDA official limit for cola and pepper soft drinks| 12 oz.| 71 (200 parts per million) Pepsi MAX| 12 oz.| 69 Mountain Zevia (Zevia)| 12 oz.| 55 Mountain Dew, regular or diet| 12 oz.| 54 (20 oz. = 90) Diet Coke| 12 oz.| 47 (20 oz. = 78) Dr Pepper or Sunkist, regular or diet| 12 oz.| 41 (20 oz. = 68) Pepsi| 12 oz.| 38 (20 oz. = 63) Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, or Diet Pepsi| 12 oz.| 35 (20 oz. = 58) Surge| 8 oz.| 35 mg (20 oz. = 87.5 mg) Coca-Cola Life| 12 oz.| 27 mg (20 oz. = 45 mg ) Pepsi True| 7.5 oz.| 24 mg (20 oz. = 64 mg) Barq's Root Beer, regular| 12 oz.| 23 (20 oz. = 38) 7-Up, Fanta, Fresca, ginger ale, or Sprite| 12 oz.| 0 Root beer, most brands, or Barq's Diet Root Beer| 12 oz.| 0 Energy Drinks| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) Bang Energy Drink| 16 fl. oz.| 357 Redline Energy Drink| 8 fl. oz.| 316 Rockstar Citrus Punched| 16 fl. oz.| 240 5-hour Energy| 1.9 fl. oz.| 208 Full Throttle (Monster)| 16 fl. oz.| 200 Frava Caffeinated Juice| 16 oz.| 200 mg Monster Energy| 16 fl. oz.| 160 Rockstar| 16 fl. oz.| 160 Venom Energy Drink (Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc.)| 16 fl. oz.| 160 NOS Energy Drink (Monster)| 16 fl. oz.| 160 AMP Energy Boost Original (PepsiCo)| 16 fl. oz.| 142 NoDoz Energy Shots| 1.89 fl. oz.| 115 Mountain Dew Kick Start| 16 fl. oz.| 92 ávitāe Caffeinated Water| 16.9 oz.| 90 mg Red Bull| 8.4 fl. oz.| 80 V8 V-Fusion+Energy| 8 fl. oz.| 80 Ocean Spray Cran-Energy| 20 fl. oz.| 55 Glacéau Vitaminwater Energy| 20 fl. oz.| 50 Starbucks Refreshers| 12 fl. oz.| 50 Caffeinated Snack Foods| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) Crackheads2| 1 box, 40g| 600 Crackheads Espresso Bean Candies, regular| 1 package, 28 pieces| 200 Wired Waffles| 1 waffle| 200 MiO Energy, all flavors| 1 squirt, 1⁄2 tsp.| 60 Crystal Light Energy| 1⁄2 packet| 60 Jelly Belly Extreme Sport Beans| 1 package, 1 oz.| 50 Jolt Gum| 1 piece| 45 Muscle Milk Orange Energy Chews| 1.27 oz.| 30 mg Blue Diamond Almonds, Roasted Coffee Flavored| 1 oz.| 25 Perky Jerky| 1 package, 1 oz.| 10 Ice Cream & Yogurt| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) Bang!! Caffeinated Ice Cream| 4 fl. oz.| 125 Cold Stone Creamery Mocha Ice Cream| Gotta Have It, 12 fl. oz.| 52 Starbucks Coffee Ice Cream| 4 fl. oz.| 45 TCBY Coffee Frozen Yogurt| large, 13.4 fl. oz.| 42 Dannon All Natural Coffee Lowfat Yogurt| 6 oz.| 30 Häagen-Dazs Coffee Ice Cream| 4 fl. oz.| 29 Stonyfield Gotta Have Java Nonfat Frozen Yogurt| 4 fl. oz.| 28 Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Ice Cream| 4 fl. oz.| 25 Baskin Robbins Jamoca Ice Cream| 4 fl. oz.| 20 Dreyer's or Edy's Grand Ice Cream—Coffee or Espresso Chip| 4 fl. oz.| 17 Breyers Coffee Ice Cream| 4 fl. oz.| 1 Häagen-Dazs Coffee Almond Crunch Snack Size Bar| 1.8 oz.| 10 Dreyer's, Edy's, or Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Ice Cream| 4 fl. oz.| less than 1 Chocolate Candy & Chocolate Drinks| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Bar| 1.55 oz.| 101 Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Bites| 0.53 oz.| 50 Starbucks Hot Chocolate| grande, 16 fl. oz.| 25 Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Bar| 1.5 oz.| 20 Hershey's—Milk Chocolate Bar| 1.6 oz.| 9 Hershey's Kisses| 9 pieces, 1.4 oz.| 9 Hershey's Cocoa| 1 Tbs.| 8 Dove Dark Chocolate Silky Smooth Promises| 5 pieces, 1.4 oz.| 4 Silk Chocolate Soymilk| 8 fl. oz.| 4 Hershey's Chocolate Lowfat Milk, bottle| 12 fl. oz.| 2 Over-The-Counter Pills| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) Zantrex-3 weight-loss supplement| 2 capsules| 300 NoDoz or Vivarin| 1 caplet| 200 Excedrin Migraine| 2 tablets| 130 Midol Complete| 2 caplets| 120 Bayer Back & Body| 2 caplets| 65 Anacin| 2 tablets| 64 Pure Caffeine| Serving Size| Caffeine (mg) Caffeine Powder| 1/16 tsp. (200mg)| 200 mg Liquid Caffeine| 1⁄2 tsp. (.08 oz.)| 41.5",
"Serving sizes are based on commonly eaten portions, pharmaceutical instructions, or the amount of the leading-selling contaner size. For example, beverages sold in 16-ounce or 20-ounce bottles were counted as one serving."
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It is mildly\naddictive, one possible reason that makers of soft drinks add it to their\nproducts. 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"Muscle tension is probably the most common and obvious physical symptom of anxiety. While people experience various degrees of muscle tension and may feel that tension in different areas of their body, there is no denying that when a person suffers from anxiety, he or she will likely have tense muscles.",
"What perplexes many is the connection between these tense muscles and anxiety. Questions such as - how common is it for anxiety to cause muscle tension, is it possible to have muscle tension without noticing anxious thoughts, and what can a person do to control the muscle tension often arise. These questions will be explored throughout the article.",
"Life itself causes tension. Even those without any noticeable anxiety symptoms tend to experience muscle tension once in a while. Tension is natural, and occurs when a person has any sort of emotional or physical stress.",
"But those with anxiety tend to experience greater levels of muscle tension, and often find it harder to manage or decrease that tension. In addition, many people with anxiety worry about the pain associated with muscle tension and have trouble feeling anything other than the discomfort of their muscle tension.",
"While the focus is on anxiety, it may be better to focus on the stress that anxiety causes. Nearly every negative consequence of anxiety comes from the stress that anxiety creates.",
"Muscle tension is one of those difficult consequences resulting from stress. When a person’s fight or flight system is activated (which occurs during times of stress and anxiety) muscles naturally contract. This muscle contraction is advantageous when the body and brain signal a person is in danger.",
"But when a person is stressed for an extended period of time (whether in physical danger or not), the muscles are also contracted for that period of time. Eventually, this tension contributes to pain, discomfort, and trouble with mobility.",
"In some cases, one’s response to the muscle tension may also cause further aches and pains. For example, bending over because of a backache may lead to aches in other parts of the back, or avoiding exercise because of leg pain and tension could lead to further stress on the muscles. Having physical muscle pain can be a vicious cycle, as certain movements or lack thereof can cause additional pain.",
"Most muscle tension is experienced as a dull ache. But tension can also cause sharp pains, shooting pains, long lasting pains, and rapid pains. Any discomfort associated with the muscles could be muscle tension. If you’re not sure, talk to your doctor.",
"Another problem can arise for those with anxiety and muscle pain if they are hyper-aware of the way their body feels. Those with panic disorder, hypochondria, and other anxiety disorders become \"hypersensitive\" (or overly aware) as to the way their body feels. They tend to notice everything - every ache, every pain, every itch, and every change. It may also feel unavoidable, as this awareness can be an inherent part of certain anxiety disorders.",
"Muscle tension, whether initially caused by anxiety or not, can become worse if the person with the muscle tension experiences any anxiety. The worse the anxiety, the worse the muscle tension and pain can become, and often, the pain adds to the anxiety, which in turn can add to the pain and become an uncomfortable and difficult cycle to break.",
"Muscle tension stemming from anxiety is not unlike muscle tension caused by other issues (such as exercise or sleeping in an awkward position). While anxiety itself will need to be addressed in order to prevent future muscle tension issues, once the muscles have already become tense, there are things a person can do to help the muscles relax and gain some relief from the tension. For example:",
"Hot shower - A hot shower or bath is a great tool for reducing muscle tension. Warm water is very soothing to tense muscles, and can often provide a sense of instant relief of muscle tension. A hot bath is ideal, but since many people do not have the time and/or desire to sit in a bath for an extended period of time, a shower can still work well.",
"Massage - Getting a massage can be a fantastic approach to releasing muscle tension. Muscle tension is a physical change, and those skilled at massage can actually feel the knots (which cause the tension and discomfort) in a person’s muscles, and push them out, resulting in decreased discomfort. There are also self-massage techniques, but they can be somewhat complicated.",
"Stretching and yoga - Stretching and yoga can improve how a person’s muscles feel as well. While not a perfect technique, stretching is the act of elongating the muscles so they are not bunched together. The same exercises that make it easier to exercise without injury are useful for muscle tension.",
"OTC painkillers - Several over-the-counter medications could prove useful for combating muscle tension. While not ideal, since medications should never be used unless absolutely necessary, over-the-counter medicines can help control inflammation in a person’s muscles and ultimately reduce some of the pain. For those with other medical conditions, it may be important to check with a doctor prior to using OTC medications.",
"Depending on the type and severity of the muscle tension, trying each of these strategies could prove helpful in relieving muscle tension. Even though the tension is caused by anxiety, which is a mental effect, the physical body is affected, including the muscles. And while there are various approaches to soothing some of that muscle tension, it is also important to address the underlying cause, and learn to manage and control the stress and anxiety.",
"Stress causes the muscles to contract, and the tension that that causes on muscles can make them feel stiff, achy, and painful. That same tension can also cause behavioral changes that also contribute to aching muscles. Certain exercises can reduce the tension, while addressing anxiety keeps it away.",
"Do you have a specific question that this article didn’t answered? Send us a message and we’ll answer it for you!",
"Answers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice.",
"You can ask your doctor for a referral to a psychologist or other mental health professional who uses relaxation techniques to help patients. Not all psychologists or other mental health professionals are knowledgeable about these techniques, though. Therapists often add their own “twist” to the technqiues. Training varies by the type of technique that they use. Some people also buy CDs and DVDs on progressive muscle relaxation and allow the audio to guide them through the process.",
"You're feeling anxiety. You're sweating. You're getting hot and cold flashes. Someone puts their hand to your head and tells...",
"Concentration problems are a common when you live with anxiety. Severe anxiety makes it almost impossible to pay attention to...",
"It's hard enough to live with anxiety. Every day is spent worrying over issues that may not even be important,...",
"When your nose is running, it's usually because your body is responding to some type of pathogen or worried that...",
"The effects of anxiety can sometimes be incredibly strange. One example that surprises people is that anxiety may result in...",
"Anxiety causes symptoms that can not only impact your life - they can actually cause more anxiety. Anxiety is the...",
"Even though not much is happening, you still feel tense. You're nervous about something in your life. Maybe you're nervous...",
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"parsed_md": "Anxiety As The Cause Of Muscle Tension\n\nTopics\n\n * Anxiety Guide\n * Help & Advice\n * Symptoms\n * Treatments\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n\n#### Physical Symptoms\n\n# Anxiety As The Cause Of Muscle Tension\n\n * Stress directly causes muscle tension, and anxiety is prolonged stress.\n * Stress causes muscles to contract, and after a while this contraction leads to tension.\n * How you respond to the tension may also affect future aches and pains.\n * There are activities and exercises that reduce muscle tension at the time.\n * Reducing both anxiety and day to day stress will be an important part of preventing future tension.\n\n## Fact Checked\n\nby Jenna Jarrold, MS, LAC, NCC and Micah Abraham, BSc\n\n### Written by\n\nMicah Abraham, BSc\n\nLast updated March 1, 2021\n\nMuscle tension is probably the most common and obvious physical symptom of\nanxiety. While people experience various degrees of muscle tension and may\nfeel that tension in different areas of their body, there is no denying that\nwhen a person suffers from anxiety, he or she will likely have tense muscles.\n\nWhat perplexes many is the connection between these tense muscles and anxiety.\nQuestions such as - how common is it for anxiety to cause muscle tension, is\nit possible to have muscle tension without noticing anxious thoughts, and what\ncan a person do to control the muscle tension often arise. These questions\nwill be explored throughout the article.\n\n## Stress, Pain, and Tension\n\nLife itself causes tension. Even those without any noticeable anxiety symptoms\ntend to experience muscle tension once in a while. Tension is natural, and\noccurs when a person has any sort of emotional or physical stress.\n\nBut those with anxiety tend to experience greater levels of muscle tension,\nand often find it harder to manage or decrease that tension. In addition, many\npeople with anxiety worry about the pain associated with muscle tension and\nhave trouble feeling anything other than the discomfort of their muscle\ntension.\n\n## How Anxiety Causes Tension\n\nWhile the focus is on anxiety, it may be better to focus on the stress that\nanxiety causes. Nearly every negative consequence of anxiety comes from the\nstress that anxiety creates.\n\nMuscle tension is one of those difficult consequences resulting from stress.\nWhen a person’s fight or flight system is activated (which occurs during times\nof stress and anxiety) muscles naturally contract. This muscle contraction is\nadvantageous when the body and brain signal a person is in danger.\n\nBut when a person is stressed for an extended period of time (whether in\nphysical danger or not), the muscles are also contracted for that period of\ntime. Eventually, this tension contributes to pain, discomfort, and trouble\nwith mobility.\n\nIn some cases, one’s response to the muscle tension may also cause further\naches and pains. For example, bending over because of a backache may lead to\naches in other parts of the back, or avoiding exercise because of leg pain and\ntension could lead to further stress on the muscles. Having physical muscle\npain can be a vicious cycle, as certain movements or lack thereof can cause\nadditional pain.\n\n## How Does Muscle Tension Feel?\n\nMost muscle tension is experienced as a dull ache. But tension can also cause\nsharp pains, shooting pains, long lasting pains, and rapid pains. Any\ndiscomfort associated with the muscles could be muscle tension. If you’re not\nsure, talk to your doctor.\n\n## The Added Anxiety of Pain\n\nAnother problem can arise for those with anxiety and muscle pain if they are\nhyper-aware of the way their body feels. Those with panic disorder,\nhypochondria, and other anxiety disorders become \"hypersensitive\" (or overly\naware) as to the way their body feels. They tend to notice everything - every\nache, every pain, every itch, and every change. It may also feel unavoidable,\nas this awareness can be an inherent part of certain anxiety disorders.\n\nMuscle tension, whether initially caused by anxiety or not, can become worse\nif the person with the muscle tension experiences any anxiety. The worse the\nanxiety, the worse the muscle tension and pain can become, and often, the pain\nadds to the anxiety, which in turn can add to the pain and become an\nuncomfortable and difficult cycle to break.\n\n## How to Relieve Muscle Tension From Anxiety\n\nMuscle tension stemming from anxiety is not unlike muscle tension caused by\nother issues (such as exercise or sleeping in an awkward position). While\nanxiety itself will need to be addressed in order to prevent future muscle\ntension issues, once the muscles have already become tense, there are things a\nperson can do to help the muscles relax and gain some relief from the tension.\nFor example:\n\n * Hot shower - A hot shower or bath is a great tool for reducing muscle tension. Warm water is very soothing to tense muscles, and can often provide a sense of instant relief of muscle tension. A hot bath is ideal, but since many people do not have the time and/or desire to sit in a bath for an extended period of time, a shower can still work well.\n * Massage - Getting a massage can be a fantastic approach to releasing muscle tension. Muscle tension is a physical change, and those skilled at massage can actually feel the knots (which cause the tension and discomfort) in a person’s muscles, and push them out, resulting in decreased discomfort. There are also self-massage techniques, but they can be somewhat complicated.\n * Stretching and yoga - Stretching and yoga can improve how a person’s muscles feel as well. While not a perfect technique, stretching is the act of elongating the muscles so they are not bunched together. The same exercises that make it easier to exercise without injury are useful for muscle tension.\n * OTC painkillers - Several over-the-counter medications could prove useful for combating muscle tension. While not ideal, since medications should never be used unless absolutely necessary, over-the-counter medicines can help control inflammation in a person’s muscles and ultimately reduce some of the pain. For those with other medical conditions, it may be important to check with a doctor prior to using OTC medications.\n\nDepending on the type and severity of the muscle tension, trying each of these\nstrategies could prove helpful in relieving muscle tension. Even though the\ntension is caused by anxiety, which is a mental effect, the physical body is\naffected, including the muscles. And while there are various approaches to\nsoothing some of that muscle tension, it is also important to address the\nunderlying cause, and learn to manage and control the stress and anxiety.\n\n> Summary:\n>\n> Stress causes the muscles to contract, and the tension that that causes on\n> muscles can make them feel stiff, achy, and painful. That same tension can\n> also cause behavioral changes that also contribute to aching muscles.\n> Certain exercises can reduce the tension, while addressing anxiety keeps it\n> away.\n\n#### Was this article helpful?\n\n * Yes\n * No\n\n#### Share this article:\n\n## Questions? Comments?\n\nDo you have a specific question that this article didn’t answered? Send us a\nmessage and we’ll answer it for you!\n\nAsk Doctor a Question\n\nAnswers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly\ninformational and should not be considered medical advice.\n\n## Question:\n\n> Where can I go to learn more about Jacobson’s relaxation technique and other\n> similar methods?\n>\n> – Anonymous patient\n\n### Answer:\n\n> You can ask your doctor for a referral to a psychologist or other mental\n> health professional who uses relaxation techniques to help patients. Not all\n> psychologists or other mental health professionals are knowledgeable about\n> these techniques, though. Therapists often add their own “twist” to the\n> technqiues. Training varies by the type of technique that they use. Some\n> people also buy CDs and DVDs on progressive muscle relaxation and allow the\n> audio to guide them through the process.\n>\n> – Timothy J. Legg, PhD, CRNP\n\nAnswers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly\ninformational and should not be considered medical advice.\n\nAsk Doctor a Question\n\n### Read This Next\n\n * #### Can Anxiety Cause a Fever?\n\nFact Checked by Denise Griswold, MSc, LCAS Updated on March 1, 2021.\n\nYou're feeling anxiety. You're sweating. You're getting hot and cold flashes.\nSomeone puts their hand to your head and tells...\n\nRead More\n\n * #### How to Overcome Anxiety's Inability to Concentrate\n\nFact Checked by Denise Griswold, MSc, LCAS Updated on March 1, 2021.\n\nConcentration problems are a common when you live with anxiety. Severe anxiety\nmakes it almost impossible to pay attention to...\n\nRead More\n\n * #### How Anxiety Induces Impotence\n\nFact Checked by Daniel Sher, MA, Clin Psychology Updated on October 10, 2020.\n\nIt's hard enough to live with anxiety. 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Anxiety is the...\n\nRead More\n\n * #### How to Stop Being Nervous For Good\n\nFact Checked by Daniel Sher, MA, Clin Psychology Updated on October 10, 2020.\n\nEven though not much is happening, you still feel tense. You're nervous about\nsomething in your life. Maybe you're nervous...\n\nRead More\n\n## Get advice that’s rooted in medical expertise:\n\nSign up for our newsletter and get science-backed tips to better manage\nanxiety and boost your mental health. Nurture yourself with mental health\nadvice that’s rooted in medical expertise.\n\nYour privacy is important to us. Any information you provide to us via this\nwebsite may be placed by us on servers located in countries outside of the EU.\nIf you do not agree to such placement, do not provide the information.\n\n### Follow Calm Clinic on:\n\nCalm Clinic is a free mental health resource site. It was founded in March\n2009. At CalmClinic, we believe that information is only as helpful as its\naccuracy. 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"There is a difference between having a fit body with strong, hard muscles and having muscle tension. Muscle tension is caused when a muscle contracts and does not release, which is not a healthy condition. Muscle tension can be caused by a physical occurrence such as overuse, or it can be a product of stress.",
"According to WebMD, muscle tension caused by stress, if left untreated, can lead to tension headaches. The main symptoms of muscle tension are stiff and achy muscles in the upper half of the body, often including the neck and jaw. If you find your muscle tension is debilitating in any way, it is best to consult your doctor. For general muscle tension, there are many alternative approaches.",
"Massage therapy is one of the best-known alternative remedies for relieving muscle tension. It is believed that massage therapy is about 4,000 years old, and in the 4th century B.C., Hippocrates wrote that patients could be treated by rubbing. Massage addresses the muscle tissue directly and can assist the muscle in releasing its contraction, thus easing muscle tension. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) reports that massage can help release contracted muscles and lengthen tight ones. Mayo Clinic concurs that massage might be useful in the treatment of stiff and sore muscles.",
"There are many types of massage to choose from. Swedish massage is a gentle touch massage that is good for lighter forms of tension, while deep-tissue massage is effective in addressing deeper muscle tension. Either of these forms of massage will be helpful and a great way to relieve muscle tension, tension headaches and neck stiffness. Massage therapists in your area can be found online or through a recommendation from a local doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist.",
"Yoga is perhaps the oldest form of alternative muscle tension management. Some people claim the practice of yoga to be over 5,000 years old. Yoga uses techniques to lengthen, stretch and relax muscles while simultaneously working with your breath. Yoga addresses both the physical side of muscle tension and the stress aspect as well.",
"The late Tomas Brofeldt, M.D., from the University of California's Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, used yoga to treat head pain. Brofeldt described yoga as helping to improve posture which, in turn, can help relieve muscle tension. Mayo Clinic speaks of yoga as a way to relieve stress, which is one of the causes of muscle tension. A consistent yoga practice can help an individual face stress with more positivity and strength.",
"There are many forms of yoga available, and likely one particular style will feel best to you. Some styles of yoga are Ashtanga, Bikram and Iyengar. If you're just starting out, any beginner's class or beginner's yoga DVD will help you see if yoga can assist you in relieving your muscle tension. Starting slowly is always smart. Yoga classes in your area may be listed online or posted at your local fitness center.",
"People have been using hot baths to relieve muscle tension for a long time. There is evidence to suggest that people in Ancient Egypt, around 2000 B.C., were using hot baths for therapeutic purposes. Many cultures have created healing environments around natural hot springs. Even animals have been known to sit in hot springs. Unless you have a contraindicated condition, you can try hot baths to ease your muscle tension.",
"Hot water allows muscle fibers to loosen and relax, in turn relieving muscle tension. Hot baths can also be soothing to your nervous system. Healing substances can be added to the bath, such as Epsom salts. The Epsom Salt Industry Council explains that Epsom salt, which is the mineral magnesium sulfate, can act as a sedative for the nervous system, as well as draw toxins out of the muscles. Essential oils can also be added to a warm bath to assist in relaxation and release of muscle tension. Never stay in a warm bath too long. Be aware of dizziness, and always check with your doctor first before trying these remedies.",
"I have had extreme muscle tension for 3 years now after being hit from behind in a motor vehicle accident.I have done all rehab, including yoga and pilaties, use therabands, and I now have jutted shoulders . Can you give me other helpful tips.",
"Suffer bad high anixery top to toe in pains aches fed all now as no idea how cope it relax as can't easy said then done"
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LaMeaux\n\n * Tweet\n\nThere is a difference between having a fit body with strong, hard muscles and\nhaving muscle tension. Muscle tension is caused when a muscle contracts and\ndoes not release, which is not a healthy condition. Muscle tension can be\ncaused by a physical occurrence such as overuse, or it can be a product of\nstress.\n\nAccording to WebMD, muscle tension caused by stress, if left untreated, can\nlead to tension headaches. The main symptoms of muscle tension are stiff and\nachy muscles in the upper half of the body, often including the neck and jaw.\nIf you find your muscle tension is debilitating in any way, it is best to\nconsult your doctor. For general muscle tension, there are many alternative\napproaches.\n\n### Step 1: Try massage therapy\n\nMassage therapy is one of the best-known alternative remedies for relieving\nmuscle tension. It is believed that massage therapy is about 4,000 years old,\nand in the 4th century B.C., Hippocrates wrote that patients could be treated\nby rubbing. Massage addresses the muscle tissue directly and can assist the\nmuscle in releasing its contraction, thus easing muscle tension. The American\nMassage Therapy Association (AMTA) reports that massage can help release\ncontracted muscles and lengthen tight ones. Mayo Clinic concurs that massage\nmight be useful in the treatment of stiff and sore muscles.\n\nThere are many types of massage to choose from. Swedish massage is a gentle\ntouch massage that is good for lighter forms of tension, while deep-tissue\nmassage is effective in addressing deeper muscle tension. Either of these\nforms of massage will be helpful and a great way to relieve muscle tension,\ntension headaches and neck stiffness. Massage therapists in your area can be\nfound online or through a recommendation from a local doctor, chiropractor or\nphysical therapist.\n\n### Step 2: Practice yoga\n\nYoga is perhaps the oldest form of alternative muscle tension management. Some\npeople claim the practice of yoga to be over 5,000 years old. Yoga uses\ntechniques to lengthen, stretch and relax muscles while simultaneously working\nwith your breath. Yoga addresses both the physical side of muscle tension and\nthe stress aspect as well.\n\nThe late Tomas Brofeldt, M.D., from the University of California's Davis\nMedical Center in Sacramento, used yoga to treat head pain. Brofeldt described\nyoga as helping to improve posture which, in turn, can help relieve muscle\ntension. Mayo Clinic speaks of yoga as a way to relieve stress, which is one\nof the causes of muscle tension. A consistent yoga practice can help an\nindividual face stress with more positivity and strength.\n\nThere are many forms of yoga available, and likely one particular style will\nfeel best to you. Some styles of yoga are Ashtanga, Bikram and Iyengar. If\nyou're just starting out, any beginner's class or beginner's yoga DVD will\nhelp you see if yoga can assist you in relieving your muscle tension. Starting\nslowly is always smart. Yoga classes in your area may be listed online or\nposted at your local fitness center.\n\n### Step 3: Take a hot bath or soak in a whirlpool tub\n\nPeople have been using hot baths to relieve muscle tension for a long time.\nThere is evidence to suggest that people in Ancient Egypt, around 2000 B.C.,\nwere using hot baths for therapeutic purposes. Many cultures have created\nhealing environments around natural hot springs. Even animals have been known\nto sit in hot springs. Unless you have a contraindicated condition, you can\ntry hot baths to ease your muscle tension.\n\nHot water allows muscle fibers to loosen and relax, in turn relieving muscle\ntension. Hot baths can also be soothing to your nervous system. Healing\nsubstances can be added to the bath, such as Epsom salts. The Epsom Salt\nIndustry Council explains that Epsom salt, which is the mineral magnesium\nsulfate, can act as a sedative for the nervous system, as well as draw toxins\nout of the muscles. Essential oils can also be added to a warm bath to assist\nin relaxation and release of muscle tension. Never stay in a warm bath too\nlong. Be aware of dizziness, and always check with your doctor first before\ntrying these remedies.\n\nThank you for signing up!\n\n## Comments\n\nSubmitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 19:43.\n\nAnonymous\n\nI have had extreme muscle tension for 3 years now after being hit from behind\nin a motor vehicle accident.I have done all rehab, including yoga and\npilaties, use therabands, and I now have jutted shoulders . Can you give me\nother helpful tips.\n\n * reply\n\nSubmitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 13:16.\n\nAnonymous\n\nSuffer bad high anixery top to toe in pains aches fed all now as no idea how\ncope it relax as can't easy said then done\n\n * reply\n\n## Add comment\n\n * Shop Gaiam.com\n * About us\n * Contact us\n * FAQ's\n * Privacy Policy\n * Terms & Conditions\n\nCopyright © 2014 Gaiam, Inc.\n\n"
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"Breast pain is any discomfort, tenderness, or pain in the breast or underarm region, and it may occur for a number of reasons. Breast pain usually isn’t a sign of breast cancer.",
"Although many women with pain in one or both breasts may be concerned that it is breast cancer, breast pain is NOT commonly a symptom of cancer.",
"If you’re not aware of your breast health, important changes in your breasts can be easy to miss. Download our free eBook, Breast Problems That Aren’t Breast Cancer, to learn about the most common non-cancerous breast problems, like breast pain, you should know about.",
"There are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may primarily be related to changes in hormone levels. These can include:",
"Days following childbirth as milk comes in Breastfeeding Mastitis, which is caused by a milk duct that is not properly draining and becomes infected, should be treated. It has no correlation with cancer, but it can become a serious infection if left untreated.",
"Some women have lumpy breast tissue called fibrocystic breasts, which may be more painful during certain times of the month. Fibrocystic breasts are not necessarily linked to breast cancer, and the lumps are fluid filled cysts rather than a mass of cells. Fibrocystic breast changes are also a common cause of breast pain. Fibrocystic breast tissue contains lumps that tend to be more tender just before your menstrual period.",
"Breast pain is usually present to some degree with Inflammatory Breast Cancer which has other distinct symptoms as well. Rarely, a breast tumor may cause pain, but generally cancerous tumors are not reported as painful.",
"Redness of the skin of the breast that may appear as a rash, with dilated pores, and possibly skin thickening. (These are signs of inflammatory breast cancer and it commonly does cause pain)",
"Breast cancer can’t usually be prevented, but you can take three important steps to help detect it earlier. The free resource, 3 Steps to Early Detection, can increase your chance of finding breast cancer before it spreads.",
"©2021 National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. All rights reserved. Site by GLIDE."
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Breast pain usually isn’t a\nsign of breast cancer.\n\n### Should breast pain cause me to be concerned about breast cancer?\n\nAlthough many women with pain in one or both breasts may be concerned that it\nis breast cancer, breast pain is NOT commonly a symptom of cancer.\n\n## Understanding Breast Pain\n\nIf you’re not aware of your breast health, important changes in your breasts\ncan be easy to miss. Download our free eBook, Breast Problems That Aren’t\nBreast Cancer, to learn about the most common non-cancerous breast problems,\nlike breast pain, you should know about.\n\nTell us where we can send your free copy:\n\n## What Causes Breast Pain?\n\nThere are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may\nprimarily be related to changes in hormone levels. These can include:\n\n * Puberty in girls and sometimes for boys, too\n * Menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)\n * Pregnancy – more often during the first trimester\n * Days following childbirth as milk comes in Breastfeeding Mastitis, which is caused by a milk duct that is not properly draining and becomes infected, should be treated. It has no correlation with cancer, but it can become a serious infection if left untreated.\n * Menopause\n * A breast abscess, which is an infection inside of the breast, similar to a boil.\n * A benign cyst\n\n### Fibrocystic Breast Tissue\n\nSome women have lumpy breast tissue called fibrocystic breasts, which may be\nmore painful during certain times of the month. Fibrocystic breasts are not\nnecessarily linked to breast cancer, and the lumps are fluid filled cysts\nrather than a mass of cells. Fibrocystic breast changes are also a common\ncause of breast pain. Fibrocystic breast tissue contains lumps that tend to be\nmore tender just before your menstrual period.\n\n## Certain Medications May Cause Breast Pain\n\nKnown triggers to increased breast pain include:\n\n * Digitalis preparations\n * Methyldopa (Aldomet)\n * Spironolactone (Aldactone)\n * Certain diuretics\n * Anadrol\n * Chlorpromazine\n\n## When Is Breast Pain Associated With Breast Cancer?\n\nBreast pain is usually present to some degree with Inflammatory Breast Cancer\nwhich has other distinct symptoms as well. Rarely, a breast tumor may cause\npain, but generally cancerous tumors are not reported as painful.\n\n### What should I do if I am experiencing breast pain?\n\nIf you experience breast pain, contact your physician.\n\n## If You Experience Pain Along With Any Of The Following Symptoms, You Should\nContact Your Physician.\n\n * Bloody or clear discharge from your nipple\n * A new lump with the onset of the pain; lump does not go away after your menstrual period\n * Persistent, unexplained breast pain\n * Signs of a breast infection, including local redness, pus, or fever\n * Redness of the skin of the breast that may appear as a rash, with dilated pores, and possibly skin thickening. (These are signs of inflammatory breast cancer and it commonly does cause pain)\n\nMedically Reviewed on April 15, 2020\n\n## Detecting Breast Cancer Early\n\nBreast cancer can’t usually be prevented, but you can take three important\nsteps to help detect it earlier. The free resource, 3 Steps to Early\nDetection, can increase your chance of finding breast cancer before it\nspreads.\n\nTell us where we can send you your copy.\n\n## Related reading:\n\n * Breast Cancer Symptoms and Signs\n * Breast Cyst\n * Breast Self-Exam\n * Clinical Breast Exam\n * Mammogram\n\nBreast Cyst\n\nRisk Factors\n\nJoin the Cause:\n\nABOUT BREAST CANCER\n\n * What Is Breast Cancer?\n * Early Detection\n * Diagnosis\n * Stages\n * Types\n * Treatment\n * Myths\n * Breast Cancer FAQs\n * Resources\n\nFIND SUPPORT\n\n * National Mammography Program\n * Patient Navigator Program\n * HOPE Kit\n * Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreats\n * Breast Cancer Support Group\n * Breast Health Education\n * Navigating Breast Cancer in the Workplace\n * Breast Cancer Research\n\nGET INVOLVED\n\n * Give\n * Corporate Partnership\n * Fundraise\n * Game Pink\n * Share\n * Volunteer\n * Shop Hope\n * Breast Cancer Awareness Month\n * Planned Giving\n\nABOUT NBCF\n\n * The NBCF Story\n * Our Impact\n * Our Founder\n * Our Corporate Partners\n * People\n * Careers\n * Financial Reports\n * Contact Us\n * Media Inquiries\n\nPO Box 676910, Dallas, TX 75267-6910\n\n * Terms of Service\n * Privacy Policy\n * Sitemap\n * Trademark Licensing\n * Contact Us\n\n©2021 National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization\nwith a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. 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"It pays to have a healthy respect for blood blisters as they pose a heightened risk for infection. Particularly for trail runners and during multiday races.",
"The presence of blood in a blister indicates there is high pressure component. This high pressure causes deeper injury - injury to small blood vessels in the dermis. Blood then tracks into the epidermis and mixes with the normal blister fluid. That's why blood blisters often occur over joints and bony prominences: like the back of the heel, the toes and the metatarsal heads (ball of the foot).",
"Blood vessels exist in the dermis, not the epidermis where blisters form. That’s why normal blisters are not filled with blood.",
"In the initial stages, a blood blister looks red. Then as the blood dries and coagulates over time, is goes a purple or black.",
"Blood stains the skin cells it comes in contact with. It can take a month or more for that discolouration to disappear. We know it takes somewhere from 30 to 48 days for full epidermal cell turnover - that is for cells to travel from their deepest to most superfical, to be shed as dead skin cells. So it could take that long before all trace disappears. The blood will dry relatively quickly, assuming you take away the cause. If you don't deal with the cause, your blood blister will last longer.",
"And it depends on whether you reduce the excess pressure or not - it may be a perpetual blood blister if you don't do anything to stop it from forming.",
"Bony prominences are at most risk, like a bunion for example. Having a bunion makes the forefoot wider. It's not necessarily the bunion itself at most risk of developing a blood blister. The weightbearing undersurface is - as the prominent joint bulges over the sole of the shoe. This provides a concentration of pressure. Coupled with high friction, there's a blood blister waiting to happen.",
"The blood blisters under the big toes in the first image of this article are a consequence of the foot's biomechanics. There's an important function of the 1st MPJ (big toe knuckle) called the windlass mechanism. When it's not working adequately, there can be extremely high pressure under the joint of the big toe - where these blisters are.",
"The best way to deal with this is with to see a Podiatrist because they know how to facilitate the windlass mechanism - treatment will likely include orthotics and calf stretches and maybe some other things, depending on where you're getting blood blisters.",
"If you miss the blister prevention boat and end up with a blood blister, do all the normal things for blister treatment. But now, preventing infection really is your priority! Consider the options below, depending on your blister location, the environment you're in and what gear you have access to.",
"If it's possible, remove all pressure to ensure the blister roof remains intact and allow it to heal in its own time. For the blood blister on top of your toe, simply wearing open-toed sandals might work. Or open-backed scuffs for heel blisters. Barefeet or complete nonweightbearing may be your only option, depending where your blood blister is. By taking away all pressure, the blister remains intact with no chance of infection.",
"But if your blood blister is on the weightbearing area of the foot, or you have to wear shoes, it's not quite so simple.",
"There are parts of your foot where taking away all pressure might not be possible - like under the ball of the foot. And there are times when you just have to keep going. This is where pressure deflection can help in conjunction with reducing friction levels.",
"This is a donut pad - it's very thin though. to provide more pressure deflection, use a thicker felt/moleskin material (Getty Images).",
"Reduce pressure with donut pads cut from thick adhesive orthopedic felt (below). You place the cavity over your blister to keep the pressure off it.",
"Reduce friction levels with Engo Patches (below). You stick these to your shoe or insole to stop the skin stretching and tearing the capillaries further.",
"There are times when keeping the blister roof intact is not the best option. It can be better to take matters into your own hands rather than ignore it and simply hope for the best. If you have the right equipment, you could deal with this appropriately and safely. It sure beats putting your blood blister with roof intact back into your shoe with no dressing and no pressure relief and just leaving it to chance.",
"If the amount of blood accumulating is causing pain; if the blister is too big and likely to tear; if you have to carry on running or hiking; it may be best to lance it. I would probably lance that blood blister on the top of the 4th toe pictured above. But you must realise the increased risk of infection. Remember, it is OK to not lance your blood blister. If in doubt, don't pop it! Read this article to help you decide if to lance or leave alone.",
"If you are going to lance your blister, you need to do it in a clean environment using clean techniques. To do this, you'll need certain equipment.",
"Then you need to keep it clean and monitor over the coming days for signs of infection. If you suspect there is infection, seek medical help.",
"Please realise the risk of bacterial infection. For the following few days, you'll need to be on the watch for signs of infection which include redness, swelling, pain and pus. And if you notice red streaks extending from your blister up your leg, this is serious and you need urgent medical attention.",
"Big toe blisters are more than likely a consequence of your foot's structure or biomechanics. Plus the inherent high friction materials in your shoes. Here's how to prevent them."
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"parsed_md": "Blood Blisters On Your Feet: The Do's and Dont's — Blister Prevention\n\n0\n\nThe Art and Science Of Blister Prevention\n\n0\n\nBlisters by location, Blister treatmentRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)May 23,\n2018Blood blisters, Biomechanics, Blister treatment, Calluses78 Comments\n\n# Blood Blisters On Your Feet: The Do's and Dont's\n\nBlisters by location, Blister treatmentRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)May 23,\n2018Blood blisters, Biomechanics, Blister treatment, Calluses78 Comments\n\n## You can't help but cringe when you see a blood blister\n\nIt pays to have a healthy respect for blood blisters as they pose a heightened\nrisk for infection. Particularly for trail runners and during multiday races.\n\nBut do you know what makes a blood blister?\n\nAnd how do you deal with them? Do you pop them or not?\n\nBlood blisters under big toes (image credit)\n\n## What causes a blood blister?\n\nThe presence of blood in a blister indicates there is high pressure component.\nThis high pressure causes deeper injury - injury to small blood vessels in the\ndermis. Blood then tracks into the epidermis and mixes with the normal blister\nfluid. That's why blood blisters often occur over joints and bony prominences:\nlike the back of the heel, the toes and the metatarsal heads (ball of the\nfoot).\n\nBlood vessels exist in the dermis, not the epidermis where blisters form.\nThat’s why normal blisters are not filled with blood.\n\n### What colour are blood blisters?\n\nIn the initial stages, a blood blister looks red. Then as the blood dries and\ncoagulates over time, is goes a purple or black.\n\n### How long does a blood blister take to disappear?\n\nBlood stains the skin cells it comes in contact with. It can take a month or\nmore for that discolouration to disappear. We know it takes somewhere from 30\nto 48 days for full epidermal cell turnover - that is for cells to travel from\ntheir deepest to most superfical, to be shed as dead skin cells. So it could\ntake that long before all trace disappears. The blood will dry relatively\nquickly, assuming you take away the cause. If you don't deal with the cause,\nyour blood blister will last longer.\n\nThere may be a lot of black dried blood that flakes away. Or there may be just\na little.\n\n * It depends on how much blood there was initially.\n\n * It depends on how much of the blood resorbed.\n\n * And it depends on whether you reduce the excess pressure or not - it may be a perpetual blood blister if you don't do anything to stop it from forming.\n\n## Cause and Prevention of Blood Blisters on the Feet\n\n### Structural causes of blood blisters\n\nBony prominences are at most risk, like a bunion for example. Having a bunion\nmakes the forefoot wider. It's not necessarily the bunion itself at most risk\nof developing a blood blister. The weightbearing undersurface is - as the\nprominent joint bulges over the sole of the shoe. This provides a\nconcentration of pressure. Coupled with high friction, there's a blood blister\nwaiting to happen.\n\nEdge Blood blister under a callous in the presence of a bunion (image credit:\nSue’s Ramblings)\n\nToe blood blister (image credit)\n\n### Biomechanical causes of blood blisters\n\nThe blood blisters under the big toes in the first image of this article are a\nconsequence of the foot's biomechanics. There's an important function of the\n1st MPJ (big toe knuckle) called the windlass mechanism. When it's not working\nadequately, there can be extremely high pressure under the joint of the big\ntoe - where these blisters are.\n\nFunctional hallux limitus (inefficient windlass mechanism) as a cause of blood\nblisters under the big toe.\n\nThe best way to deal with this is with to see a Podiatrist because they know\nhow to facilitate the windlass mechanism - treatment will likely include\northotics and calf stretches and maybe some other things, depending on where\nyou're getting blood blisters.\n\n## Treating Blood Blisters on the Feet\n\nIf you miss the blister prevention boat and end up with a blood blister, do\nall the normal things for blister treatment. But now, preventing infection\nreally is your priority! Consider the options below, depending on your blister\nlocation, the environment you're in and what gear you have access to.\n\n### 1) Take away all pressure\n\nIf it's possible, remove all pressure to ensure the blister roof remains\nintact and allow it to heal in its own time. For the blood blister on top of\nyour toe, simply wearing open-toed sandals might work. Or open-backed scuffs\nfor heel blisters. Barefeet or complete nonweightbearing may be your only\noption, depending where your blood blister is. By taking away all pressure,\nthe blister remains intact with no chance of infection.\n\nBut if your blood blister is on the weightbearing area of the foot, or you\nhave to wear shoes, it's not quite so simple.\n\n### 2) Reduce some pressure and cut friction levels\n\nThere are parts of your foot where taking away all pressure might not be\npossible - like under the ball of the foot. And there are times when you just\nhave to keep going. This is where pressure deflection can help in conjunction\nwith reducing friction levels.\n\nThis is a donut pad - it's very thin though. to provide more pressure\ndeflection, use a thicker felt/moleskin material (Getty Images).\n\n * Reduce pressure with donut pads cut from thick adhesive orthopedic felt (below). You place the cavity over your blister to keep the pressure off it.\n\n * Reduce friction levels with Engo Patches (below). You stick these to your shoe or insole to stop the skin stretching and tearing the capillaries further.\n\nAdhesive Orthopaedic Felt\n\nQuantity:\n\nAdd To Cart\n\nENGO 4-Pack\n\nQuantity:\n\nAdd To Cart\n\n## Popping Your Blood Blister\n\nThere are times when keeping the blister roof intact is not the best option.\nIt can be better to take matters into your own hands rather than ignore it and\nsimply hope for the best. If you have the right equipment, you could deal with\nthis appropriately and safely. It sure beats putting your blood blister with\nroof intact back into your shoe with no dressing and no pressure relief and\njust leaving it to chance.\n\nIf the amount of blood accumulating is causing pain; if the blister is too big\nand likely to tear; if you have to carry on running or hiking; it may be best\nto lance it. I would probably lance that blood blister on the top of the 4th\ntoe pictured above. But you must realise the increased risk of infection.\nRemember, it is OK to not lance your blood blister. If in doubt, don't pop it!\nRead this article to help you decide if to lance or leave alone.\n\nIf you are going to lance your blister, you need to do it in a clean\nenvironment using clean techniques. To do this, you'll need certain equipment.\n\n 1. Clean your hands and foot (soap and water or antibacterial hand gel)\n\n 2. Lance with a sterile implement (sterile scalpel blade or needle)\n\n 3. Apply antiseptic (betadine) and dress with a sterile dressing\n\n 4. Remove or deflect pressure\n\n 5. If you want your blister to heal as quickly as possible, you've also got to cut friction levels.\n\n 6. Then you need to keep it clean and monitor over the coming days for signs of infection. If you suspect there is infection, seek medical help.\n\nPlease realise the risk of bacterial infection. For the following few days,\nyou'll need to be on the watch for signs of infection which include redness,\nswelling, pain and pus. And if you notice red streaks extending from your\nblister up your leg, this is serious and you need urgent medical attention.\n\n### In conclusion\n\n## Blood Blister Do’s\n\n 1. Get the pressure off (or down)\n\n 2. Stop the skin stretching and tearing by reducing friction!\n\n 3. Be clean, use antiseptic and a sterile non-adherent dressings to protect from infection\n\n## Blood Blister Don'ts\n\n 1. Don't just ignore it and keep going or it will tear and be open to infection\n\n 2. Don't ignore the benefits of lancing it (but only if the situation is right!)\n\n 3. Don't neglect pressure relief and friction relief\n\nRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)\n\nPodiatrist, blister prone ex-hockey player, foot blister thought-leader,\nauthor and educator. Can’t cook. Loves test cricket.\n\nFacebook0 Twitter LinkedIn0 Pinterest0 0 Likes\n\nBlister treatment, Blisters by locationRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)October 14,\n2018Blister treatment, Blister tapingComment\n\n## Pinch Callous: Graphic Evidence Of Toe Blister Pre-Taping Gone Wrong\n\nSee the ridge of white skin on this pinky toe? This started as a pinch\ncallous.\n\nBlister treatment, Blisters by locationRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)October 14,\n2018Blister treatment, Blister tapingComment\n\nBlister treatmentRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)April 22, 2017Blood blisters, Blister\ntreatment, Popping3 Comments\n\n## How (Not) To Drain A Blister: A Review Of The Blister Threading Technique\n\nSo you’ve made the decision you need to pop it and drain it.\n\nBlister treatmentRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)April 22, 2017Blood blisters, Blister\ntreatment, Popping3 Comments\n\nBlisters by locationRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)March 31, 2018Toe blisters,\nPodiatry, Orthotics2 Comments\n\n## When You've Got A Nasty Blister Under Your Big Toe (Or On Its Outer Edge)\n\nBig toe blisters are more than likely a consequence of your foot's structure\nor biomechanics. Plus the inherent high friction materials in your shoes.\nHere's how to prevent them.\n\nBlisters by locationRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)March 31, 2018Toe blisters,\nPodiatry, Orthotics2 Comments\n\nBlisters by location, Blister treatmentRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)July 31,\n2018Ball of the foot, Biomechanics35 Comments\n\n## Blisters Under The Ball Of Your Foot: Causes & The 5 Best Preventions\n\nThese are weight-bearing bones and as part of normal function they move back\nand forth against the skin.\n\nBlisters by location, Blister treatmentRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)July 31,\n2018Ball of the foot, Biomechanics35 Comments\n\nBlisters by locationRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)August 01, 2018Toe blisters,\nInterdigital blisters, Cushioning, Socks13 Comments\n\n## How To Prevent Interdigital Blisters (Between Toes) AND Pinch Blisters\n\nIt’s worth knowing there are 2 types of interdigital blisters and 7 ways to\nprevent them.\n\nBlisters by locationRebecca Rushton BSc(Pod)August 01, 2018Toe blisters,\nInterdigital blisters, Cushioning, Socks13 Comments\n\nFollow @blisterprev\n\nYour Website Title\n\n"
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"Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known by the shorter name Immune Thrombocytopenia (same abbreviation ITP), can be understood by looking at the three terms that make up its name:",
"Immune indicates that the illness is caused by the immune system, which makes cells and antibodies that attack the person's own platelets — the parts of the blood that help the blood to clot.",
"Thrombocytopenic means that the illness is related to low levels of thrombocytes, another name for platelets. Platelets are produced in the bone marrow (the central lining of the bones). The body needs adequate numbers of functioning platelets to allow blood to clot and to limit bleeding if you are cut or experience other types of trauma.",
"Purpura means that the illness produces a red or purple rash that is caused by bleeding under the skin. This is only one manifestation of the disease",
"In short, ITP is an illness in which unusually low levels of platelets lead to purpura and other forms of abnormal bleeding.",
"In people with ITP, the immune system produces abnormal proteins called antiplatelet antibodies. These misdirected proteins attach themselves to the surface of blood platelets as if the platelets were \"foreign\" or invading bacteria or viruses. As the affected platelets circulate in the bloodstream, they are recognized as abnormal by the spleen and removed from the blood.",
"As more and more platelets are removed by the spleen, the level of platelets in the blood drops past the lower limit of normal (about 130,000 per cubic millimeter of blood) and the patient is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).",
"When platelet levels fall into the 30,000 to 50,000 range, a person may begin to have abnormal bleeding after a minor skin injury, such as a small cut, bruise, medical injection, blood test or tooth extraction.",
"If platelet levels fall below 10,000, the person has an increased risk of bleeding even when no injury has occurred. This type of bleeding is especially dangerous if it happens inside the skull and brain, where it is known as an intracranial hemorrhage. Bleeding may also occur in the kidneys and bladder causing bloody urine. Excessive bleeding can also occur during normal menstrual cycles.",
"Newly diagnosed (also referred to as acute) ITP — This form of ITP lasts for less than three months and typically affects children, most commonly those between the ages of 2 and 6. It usually appears shortly after a viral infection. Most children with acute ITP recover without treatment, and their platelet counts eventually rise to normal levels. However, 7% to 28% of people with newly diagnosed ITP go on to develop either persistent or chronic ITP.",
"Persistent ITP: Here, the disease has been present for 3 to 12 months, and has not undergone spontaneous correction or remission on its own. It still is persistent in the face of several trials of treatment.",
"Chronic ITP — This form of ITP lasts for more than 12 months, usually strikes adults between the ages of 20 and 40, and requires medical treatment to restore normal platelet levels. Chronic ITP is three times more common in women than men. Typically, a person has weeks or months of mild to moderate abnormal bleeding off and on before seeing a doctor.",
"In most cases, the cause of ITP is unknown. In a few cases, ITP can be a reaction to a specific drug or food ingredient, such as quinine in tonic water. In the United States, ITP is a relatively rare illness that affects about four out of every 100,000 people each year",
"ITP can occur during pregnancy. The low platelets can lead to serious bleeding problems both in the mother and fetus.",
"ITP does not usually cause symptoms as long as your platelet count remains above 50,000, which is typically the minimum needed to prevent abnormal bleeding. At lower platelet levels, ITP can cause different symptoms, depending on the type of ITP.",
"Sometimes, the only symptom is the appearance of tiny purplish spots that show up on the lower legs. They are called petechiae. These are pinpoint size accumulations of blood under the skin caused by leaky small blood vessels.",
"Acute ITP — Symptoms usually begin abruptly. In children, the trigger can be a viral infection, with ITP symptoms appearing one to three weeks after the infection resolves. In adults, the trigger for acute ITP may not be obvious. The first sign of the illness may be a red or purple skin rash on the legs or abnormal bruising after only minor trauma. There also may be small areas of bleeding or \"blood blisters\" on the surface of the lips or gums, and frequent or severe nosebleeds.",
"Persistent or Chronic ITP — A typical patient with persistent or chronic ITP is an adult woman who has had intermittent episodes of unexplained bruises, cuts that tend to heal slowly and ooze blood, prolonged bleeding after tooth extractions, and unusually long or heavy menstrual periods",
"It's important that you tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription drugs, natural or herbal remedies that you or your child is taking. Your doctor will examine you or your child with special attention to any rashes, areas of bruising, oozing cuts or other signs of abnormal bleeding. Your doctor will order one or more of the following tests:",
"A blood platelet count — Doctors always order this test first. ITP is one of the causes of a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia).",
"A blood smear — In this test, a drop of blood is smeared on a glass slide so that the size, shape and general appearance of the platelets and other blood cells can be checked under a microscope.",
"Depending on the results of these tests, a bone marrow biopsy may be recommended, especially if the patient is a child who has not had an infection recently or an adult who has had abnormal bleeding on and off for a long time. In a bone marrow biopsy, a small piece of bone marrow is removed and examined in a laboratory.",
"The purpose of this test is to determine whether cells called megakaryocytes are present. Megakaryocytes are the bone marrow cells that turn into platelets.",
"In ITP, there should be a plenty of megakaryocytes. This indicates that the bone marrow is working normally to produce new platelets.",
"Newly diagnosed (acute ITP) lasts for three months or less; in children with acute ITP, about 75% recover on their own within two to three months. Persistent and chronic ITP tends to come and go over many years.",
"There is no way to prevent ITP. If a medication has caused the condition, stopping the medication may cure the condition; avoiding this medication in the future may prevent recurrence.",
"Acute ITP — Because people with acute ITP often recover without treatment, doctors may not prescribe medications unless there is serious bleeding or the platelet count falls below 20,000. If this happens, the first choice of treatment may prednisone (a synthetic steroid sold under several brand names); gamma globulin or anti-Rho(D) immune globulin (WinRho) given intravenously (into a vein) may also be recommended, especially for children with ITP.",
"Persistent or Chronic ITP — Chronic ITP is treated either when the platelet count falls below 30,000, or when there is bleeding; steroids (such as prednisone) is often the first choice of treatment. If steroids do not keep the platelet count above 50,000, or the dose of steroids needs to remain high, then doctors most often order intravenous gamma globulin.",
"If these treatments are not effective and the platelet count remains dangerously low or there is bleeding, other options include removal of the spleen (splenectomy), treatment with rituximab (Rituxan), Romiplostim (Nplate) or Eltrombopag (Promacta, Revolade). If these initial treatments aren't effective, tranfusions, fostamatinib (Tavalisse), danazol (Danocrine) or immune-suppressing medications (such as azathioprine (Imuran), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), or vincristine (Oncovin and others)) may be recommended. Combinations of these treatments may be effective when individual treatments are not.",
"Patients who have undergone spleen removal need to be aware that they are at significant increased risk for the development of certain types of infections and should receive a number of vaccinations.",
"All medications, foods and beverages will be reviewed to be certain that they do not contain an ingredient that may have triggered the ITP. For example, in certain people, ingesting quinine (as in tonic water) can cause a low platelet count.",
"During treatment for ITP, you or your child will be advised to avoid sports and other physical activities that have a high risk of injury, especially head injury.",
"Call your doctor if you have had episodes of abnormal bleeding, including easy bruising, prolonged oozing from small cuts , abnormal menstrual bleeding, or prolonged bleeding after minor surgery or dental procedures.",
"If you are a parent, call your pediatrician or family doctor if your child develops signs of abnormal bleeding, such as easy bruising, a red or purple rash, lots of tiny purple spots (petechiae),frequent or heavy nosebleeds, bleeding gums or blood blisters inside the mouth or lips.",
"For children, the outlook for acute ITP is generally very good. About 75% of patients recover completely within three months, and about 80% recover within six months. Less than 1% of children with ITP develop bleeding within the skull. Only a small percentage of children go on to develop chronic ITP, and most of these children do not have serious bleeding.",
"Symptoms of chronic ITP usually come and go in adults. When medication is necessary, about 50% of patients who are treated with prednisone have normal platelet counts within four to six weeks. However, when the prednisone is reduced, the platelet count drops again in many people. If this happens, doctors may recommend that the person's spleen be removed. Within one week of having the spleen removed, about 70% of adult patients with chronic ITP have normal platelet counts. The risk of removing the spleen is an increased risk of infections.",
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"parsed_md": "Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment\nOptions\n\nSkip to Content\n\nMain navigation\n\nPrint Share\n\n# Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)\n\nMedically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on June 5, 2020.\n\n * Health Guide\n\n## What is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?\n\nImmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known by the shorter name Immune\nThrombocytopenia (same abbreviation ITP), can be understood by looking at the\nthree terms that make up its name:\n\n * Immune indicates that the illness is caused by the immune system, which makes cells and antibodies that attack the person's own platelets — the parts of the blood that help the blood to clot.\n * Thrombocytopenic means that the illness is related to low levels of thrombocytes, another name for platelets. Platelets are produced in the bone marrow (the central lining of the bones). The body needs adequate numbers of functioning platelets to allow blood to clot and to limit bleeding if you are cut or experience other types of trauma.\n * Purpura means that the illness produces a red or purple rash that is caused by bleeding under the skin. This is only one manifestation of the disease\n\nIn short, ITP is an illness in which unusually low levels of platelets lead to\npurpura and other forms of abnormal bleeding.\n\nIn people with ITP, the immune system produces abnormal proteins called\nantiplatelet antibodies. These misdirected proteins attach themselves to the\nsurface of blood platelets as if the platelets were \"foreign\" or invading\nbacteria or viruses. As the affected platelets circulate in the bloodstream,\nthey are recognized as abnormal by the spleen and removed from the blood.\n\nAs more and more platelets are removed by the spleen, the level of platelets\nin the blood drops past the lower limit of normal (about 130,000 per cubic\nmillimeter of blood) and the patient is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia (low\nplatelet count).\n\nWhen platelet levels fall into the 30,000 to 50,000 range, a person may begin\nto have abnormal bleeding after a minor skin injury, such as a small cut,\nbruise, medical injection, blood test or tooth extraction.\n\nIf platelet levels fall below 10,000, the person has an increased risk of\nbleeding even when no injury has occurred. This type of bleeding is especially\ndangerous if it happens inside the skull and brain, where it is known as an\nintracranial hemorrhage. Bleeding may also occur in the kidneys and bladder\ncausing bloody urine. Excessive bleeding can also occur during normal\nmenstrual cycles.\n\nThere are currently three classifications of ITP:\n\n * Newly diagnosed (also referred to as acute) ITP — This form of ITP lasts for less than three months and typically affects children, most commonly those between the ages of 2 and 6. It usually appears shortly after a viral infection. Most children with acute ITP recover without treatment, and their platelet counts eventually rise to normal levels. However, 7% to 28% of people with newly diagnosed ITP go on to develop either persistent or chronic ITP.\n * Persistent ITP: Here, the disease has been present for 3 to 12 months, and has not undergone spontaneous correction or remission on its own. It still is persistent in the face of several trials of treatment.\n * Chronic ITP — This form of ITP lasts for more than 12 months, usually strikes adults between the ages of 20 and 40, and requires medical treatment to restore normal platelet levels. Chronic ITP is three times more common in women than men. Typically, a person has weeks or months of mild to moderate abnormal bleeding off and on before seeing a doctor.\n\nIn most cases, the cause of ITP is unknown. In a few cases, ITP can be a\nreaction to a specific drug or food ingredient, such as quinine in tonic\nwater. In the United States, ITP is a relatively rare illness that affects\nabout four out of every 100,000 people each year\n\nITP can occur during pregnancy. The low platelets can lead to serious bleeding\nproblems both in the mother and fetus.\n\n.\n\n## Symptoms\n\nITP does not usually cause symptoms as long as your platelet count remains\nabove 50,000, which is typically the minimum needed to prevent abnormal\nbleeding. At lower platelet levels, ITP can cause different symptoms,\ndepending on the type of ITP.\n\nSometimes, the only symptom is the appearance of tiny purplish spots that show\nup on the lower legs. They are called petechiae. These are pinpoint size\naccumulations of blood under the skin caused by leaky small blood vessels.\n\nAt very low platelet levels, ITP can cause different symptoms, depending on\nthe type of ITP.\n\n * Acute ITP — Symptoms usually begin abruptly. In children, the trigger can be a viral infection, with ITP symptoms appearing one to three weeks after the infection resolves. In adults, the trigger for acute ITP may not be obvious. The first sign of the illness may be a red or purple skin rash on the legs or abnormal bruising after only minor trauma. There also may be small areas of bleeding or \"blood blisters\" on the surface of the lips or gums, and frequent or severe nosebleeds.\n * Persistent or Chronic ITP — A typical patient with persistent or chronic ITP is an adult woman who has had intermittent episodes of unexplained bruises, cuts that tend to heal slowly and ooze blood, prolonged bleeding after tooth extractions, and unusually long or heavy menstrual periods\n\n## Diagnosis\n\nIt's important that you tell your doctor about all prescription and\nnonprescription drugs, natural or herbal remedies that you or your child is\ntaking. Your doctor will examine you or your child with special attention to\nany rashes, areas of bruising, oozing cuts or other signs of abnormal\nbleeding. Your doctor will order one or more of the following tests:\n\n * A blood platelet count — Doctors always order this test first. ITP is one of the causes of a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia).\n * Other blood tests — Several different blood tests may be done, including a test for HIV and hepatitis C.\n * A blood smear — In this test, a drop of blood is smeared on a glass slide so that the size, shape and general appearance of the platelets and other blood cells can be checked under a microscope.\n\nDepending on the results of these tests, a bone marrow biopsy may be\nrecommended, especially if the patient is a child who has not had an infection\nrecently or an adult who has had abnormal bleeding on and off for a long time.\nIn a bone marrow biopsy, a small piece of bone marrow is removed and examined\nin a laboratory.\n\nThe purpose of this test is to determine whether cells called megakaryocytes\nare present. Megakaryocytes are the bone marrow cells that turn into\nplatelets.\n\nIn ITP, there should be a plenty of megakaryocytes. This indicates that the\nbone marrow is working normally to produce new platelets.\n\nIf few megakaryocytes are seen, other diagnoses need to be entertained, such\nas leukemia or other bone marrow disorders.\n\n## Expected Duration\n\nNewly diagnosed (acute ITP) lasts for three months or less; in children with\nacute ITP, about 75% recover on their own within two to three months.\nPersistent and chronic ITP tends to come and go over many years.\n\n## Prevention\n\nThere is no way to prevent ITP. If a medication has caused the condition,\nstopping the medication may cure the condition; avoiding this medication in\nthe future may prevent recurrence.\n\n## Treatment\n\nTreatment varies, depending on whether ITP is acute, persistent or chronic:\n\n * Acute ITP — Because people with acute ITP often recover without treatment, doctors may not prescribe medications unless there is serious bleeding or the platelet count falls below 20,000. If this happens, the first choice of treatment may prednisone (a synthetic steroid sold under several brand names); gamma globulin or anti-Rho(D) immune globulin (WinRho) given intravenously (into a vein) may also be recommended, especially for children with ITP.\n * Persistent or Chronic ITP — Chronic ITP is treated either when the platelet count falls below 30,000, or when there is bleeding; steroids (such as prednisone) is often the first choice of treatment. If steroids do not keep the platelet count above 50,000, or the dose of steroids needs to remain high, then doctors most often order intravenous gamma globulin.\n\nIf these treatments are not effective and the platelet count remains\ndangerously low or there is bleeding, other options include removal of the\nspleen (splenectomy), treatment with rituximab (Rituxan), Romiplostim (Nplate)\nor Eltrombopag (Promacta, Revolade). If these initial treatments aren't\neffective, tranfusions, fostamatinib (Tavalisse), danazol (Danocrine) or\nimmune-suppressing medications (such as azathioprine (Imuran),\ncyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), or vincristine (Oncovin and others)) may\nbe recommended. Combinations of these treatments may be effective when\nindividual treatments are not.\n\nPatients who have undergone spleen removal need to be aware that they are at\nsignificant increased risk for the development of certain types of infections\nand should receive a number of vaccinations.\n\nAll medications, foods and beverages will be reviewed to be certain that they\ndo not contain an ingredient that may have triggered the ITP. For example, in\ncertain people, ingesting quinine (as in tonic water) can cause a low platelet\ncount.\n\nDuring treatment for ITP, you or your child will be advised to avoid sports\nand other physical activities that have a high risk of injury, especially head\ninjury.\n\n## When To Call A Professional\n\nCall your doctor if you have had episodes of abnormal bleeding, including easy\nbruising, prolonged oozing from small cuts , abnormal menstrual bleeding, or\nprolonged bleeding after minor surgery or dental procedures.\n\nIf you are a parent, call your pediatrician or family doctor if your child\ndevelops signs of abnormal bleeding, such as easy bruising, a red or purple\nrash, lots of tiny purple spots (petechiae),frequent or heavy nosebleeds,\nbleeding gums or blood blisters inside the mouth or lips.\n\n## Prognosis\n\nFor children, the outlook for acute ITP is generally very good. About 75% of\npatients recover completely within three months, and about 80% recover within\nsix months. Less than 1% of children with ITP develop bleeding within the\nskull. Only a small percentage of children go on to develop chronic ITP, and\nmost of these children do not have serious bleeding.\n\nSymptoms of chronic ITP usually come and go in adults. When medication is\nnecessary, about 50% of patients who are treated with prednisone have normal\nplatelet counts within four to six weeks. However, when the prednisone is\nreduced, the platelet count drops again in many people. If this happens,\ndoctors may recommend that the person's spleen be removed. Within one week of\nhaving the spleen removed, about 70% of adult patients with chronic ITP have\nnormal platelet counts. 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"I can see you scratching your head and asking what the definition of a cyst is. Well, a cyst is a “membranous sac containing fluid secreted from the lining.” This means a false cyst is a sac of fluid caused by a knock or a blow rather than a cyst secreted by the lining of the sac.",
"An example of a false cyst is a skin hematoma, or blood blister, resulting from a heavy object landing, say, on a foot (like when I dropped a brick anchoring the roof of the guinea pig run on my big toe).",
"False cysts are usually not serious and may even resolve of their own accord. The exception is if the swelling is so severe that it causes the surrounding tissue to die away, or if the swelling is filled with pus (an abscess).",
"When you feel more carefully, the lump may be round and slightly raised. If you give it a gentle squeeze, you may be able to surmise that it’s filled with fluid. Because false cysts develop from trauma, such as a knock or a blow, the swellings can come up suddenly and be tender and bruised, and the pet may feel discomfort when you investigate it.",
"If the false cyst contains blood, it can appear darkly pigmented. For some skin lumps, dark pigment is a warning sign of skin cancer. So if you see a dark lump, get it checked by a veterinarian just to be on the safe side.",
"False cysts are most commonly filled with either blood or serum (the technical terms for these are hematoma and seroma, respectively).",
"When tissue is damaged, small blood vessels may rupture and leak blood, which then accumulates in a blister or larger sac.",
"Seromas are a similar sort of false cyst but often develop as a result of trauma to fat, which tends to seep or exude serum.",
"Your veterinarian may do a fine needle aspirate on the lump. This involves inserting a fine needle into the center of the swelling and sucking back to see if fluid or solid tissue is present.",
"In the case of a hematoma or seroma, a sample of blood or serum will be drawn off. This can give useful information as to whether it is safe to leave the lump alone and see if it resolves of its own accord or if a biopsy is necessary.",
"The only way to be 100% certain that a false cyst is nothing serious is to surgically remove it and send the sample for histopathology. A pathologist will examine stained sections of the tissue to confirm what cells are there and if the lump is cancerous or not. This is important to do if there is any question as to whether this is a false cyst or a true lump.",
"Surgical removal is curative for each individual false cyst; however, it is not always necessary to take action. Just as the lump came up suddenly because of seepage under the skin, the fluid can be slowly reabsorbed — again, the lump may disappear of its own accord.",
"Some false cysts stubbornly refuse to disperse. If they are inconveniently placed, such as under the dog’s collar, removal may be best. Another option is for repeated aspiration of the fluid from the lump, but this meets mixed results as more fluid often seeps back into the cavity to occupy the dead space.",
"This pet health content was written by a veterinarian, Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS. It was last reviewed Dec. 17, 2018."
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"parsed_md": "False Cysts in Cats and Dogs\n\nSkip to content\n\nHome\n\nClose search bar\n\n# False Cysts in Cats and Dogs\n\nFalse cysts are sacs of fluid that develop after a forceful knock or a blow to\nthe body.\n\nBy Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSNov 14, 2014December 17, 2018\n\nDogs and cats can get false cysts. By: jeffreyw\n\nThe definition of a false cyst is “a cyst without a secretory lining.”\nAccurate, but not particularly helpful.\n\nI can see you scratching your head and asking what the definition of a cyst\nis. Well, a cyst is a “membranous sac containing fluid secreted from the\nlining.” This means a false cyst is a sac of fluid caused by a knock or a blow\nrather than a cyst secreted by the lining of the sac.\n\nAn example of a false cyst is a skin hematoma, or blood blister, resulting\nfrom a heavy object landing, say, on a foot (like when I dropped a brick\nanchoring the roof of the guinea pig run on my big toe).\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nFalse cysts are usually not serious and may even resolve of their own accord.\nThe exception is if the swelling is so severe that it causes the surrounding\ntissue to die away, or if the swelling is filled with pus (an abscess).\n\n### Symptoms\n\nWhen you stroke your pet, you may notice a bump on the surface of the skin.\n\nWhen you feel more carefully, the lump may be round and slightly raised. If\nyou give it a gentle squeeze, you may be able to surmise that it’s filled with\nfluid. Because false cysts develop from trauma, such as a knock or a blow, the\nswellings can come up suddenly and be tender and bruised, and the pet may feel\ndiscomfort when you investigate it.\n\nIf the false cyst contains blood, it can appear darkly pigmented. For some\nskin lumps, dark pigment is a warning sign of skin cancer. So if you see a\ndark lump, get it checked by a veterinarian just to be on the safe side.\n\n### Causes\n\nFalse cysts are most commonly filled with either blood or serum (the technical\nterms for these are hematoma and seroma, respectively).\n\nWhen tissue is damaged, small blood vessels may rupture and leak blood, which\nthen accumulates in a blister or larger sac.\n\nSeromas are a similar sort of false cyst but often develop as a result of\ntrauma to fat, which tends to seep or exude serum.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n### Diagnosis\n\nYour veterinarian may do a fine needle aspirate on the lump. This involves\ninserting a fine needle into the center of the swelling and sucking back to\nsee if fluid or solid tissue is present.\n\nIn the case of a hematoma or seroma, a sample of blood or serum will be drawn\noff. This can give useful information as to whether it is safe to leave the\nlump alone and see if it resolves of its own accord or if a biopsy is\nnecessary.\n\nThe only way to be 100% certain that a false cyst is nothing serious is to\nsurgically remove it and send the sample for histopathology. A pathologist\nwill examine stained sections of the tissue to confirm what cells are there\nand if the lump is cancerous or not. This is important to do if there is any\nquestion as to whether this is a false cyst or a true lump.\n\n### Treatment\n\nSurgical removal is curative for each individual false cyst; however, it is\nnot always necessary to take action. Just as the lump came up suddenly because\nof seepage under the skin, the fluid can be slowly reabsorbed — again, the\nlump may disappear of its own accord.\n\nSome false cysts stubbornly refuse to disperse. If they are inconveniently\nplaced, such as under the dog’s collar, removal may be best. Another option is\nfor repeated aspiration of the fluid from the lump, but this meets mixed\nresults as more fluid often seeps back into the cavity to occupy the dead\nspace.\n\n### Prevention\n\nPrevention is about being careful and avoiding unnecessary trauma — such as\ndropping bricks on your foot.\n\nThis pet health content was written by a veterinarian, Dr. Pippa Elliott,\nBVMS, MRCVS. It was last reviewed Dec. 17, 2018.\n\n### Reader Poll\n\n» Show me more polls!\n\n10shares\n\n * Share\n * Tweet\n\n### Disclaimer\n\n###### Petful does not diagnose, treat or give medical guidance. Consult your\nveterinarian. See additional information.\n\n### Meet Petful\n\n###### About Us Who We Are How We Help Media Kit Advertise\n\n### More Links\n\n###### Recall Alerts Pet Adoption Sitemap Contact Us\n\n### Follow Us\n\n######\n\nFacebook Twitter YouTube Instagram\n\n©2021 Petful® / Super Copy Editors LLC All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use |\nPrivacy Policy | Customer Service\n\n10shares\n\n"
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"Has anyone on this board thought or their dermatologist thought you had a blood blister when after a biopsy it turns it was actually nodular melanoma?",
"Well, I didn't think it was a blood blister because of its location (middle of the back)...but, my primary was small (think small, used pencil eraser), and it was getting more and more tender (growing?). When I showed it to my general pract. doctor the morning of my biopsy and subsequent Mel diagnosis, she said: \"Oh, this is nothing to worry about. I could freeze it off now, but the dermatologists get mad if I do...so, lets have them do it\". After biopsy and then removal of the primary the pathology showed it to be 9 mm. 9! That's almost a centimeter deep. That little f&*!er was aggressively going deeper while not having much manifestation on the surface. And fast, too - it happened over a few months.",
"Please go get this checked out by a melanoma specialist! I had what looked at first like a pale pink blood blister or wart on the top of my left foot. I bought over the counter wart meds etc to try and get rid of it. AFter a month it wouldnt go away so i went to an urgent care facility. They told me it was a rash or a wart and to come back in a month if it didnt go away. I went back and they said it was nothing to worry about since it was perfectly symmetrical, skin colored /pinkish etc. I asked to go to a dermatologist , they said it wasnt a skin issue so they sent me to a podiatrist. So a month later i finally got in to see the podiatrist. He said it was a benign dermatofibroma , that women often get them on their feet and legs. He said i could leave it there and it would be harmless or he coudl take it off, but that since it was a \"cosmetic\" procedure my insurance wouldnt pay for it. I was broke at the time so i said i would think about it.",
"After another month went by, my vain self, and at the prodding of a nurse friend, i went back in to have him take it off. So it had been about 5 months total now since i had it. He called me the next week with the bad news. 2.4 nodular melanoma, clarks IV. Stage 2. Only 26 years old. So then i had the SNB ...stage 3a with 3 cells in sentinel node. Did a year of interferon and now just scans..praying every day it doesnt come back. I think about turning back the clock all the time and making them take it off or take me seriously from the first month it appeared out of nowhere. Please do yourself a favor and get it checked out by another doctor so you dont have to go through the same thing i did. Much better to be safe than sorry and spend a little extra to make sure.",
"The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is leading the melanoma community to transform melanoma from one of the deadliest cancers to one of the most treatable through research, education and advocacy."
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"parsed_md": "Blood blister versus Nodular Melanoma | Melanoma Research Foundation\n\nSkip to main content\n\n * Skip to content\n * Skip to navigation\n * Home\n\nDonate Now\n\nWelcome, Guest Login\n\nBack\n\nHome > Find Support > Patient Community > MPIP: Melanoma Patients Information\nPage > Blood blister versus Nodular Melanoma\n\n# Blood blister versus Nodular Melanoma\n\n * Hide Replies\n * Return to Bulletin Board\n * Log in to post a new forum topic\n * Subscribe to This Topic\n\n##### Posted By\n\nAnonymous\n\n3/2/2011 9:08pm\n\n##### Activity\n\nReplies: 3\n\nHas anyone on this board thought or their dermatologist thought you had a\nblood blister when after a biopsy it turns it was actually nodular melanoma?\n\n * report\n\n### Re: Blood blister versus Nodular Melanoma\n\nShariC - (3/3/2011 - 1:20pm)\n\nWell, I didn't think it was a blood blister because of its location (middle of\nthe back)...but, my primary was small (think small, used pencil eraser), and\nit was getting more and more tender (growing?). When I showed it to my general\npract. doctor the morning of my biopsy and subsequent Mel diagnosis, she said:\n\"Oh, this is nothing to worry about. I could freeze it off now, but the\ndermatologists get mad if I do...so, lets have them do it\". After biopsy and\nthen removal of the primary the pathology showed it to be 9 mm. 9! That's\nalmost a centimeter deep. That little f&*!er was aggressively going deeper\nwhile not having much manifestation on the surface. And fast, too - it\nhappened over a few months.\n\nI will only go to dermatologists that specialize in Melanoma after this. -\nShari\n\n * reply\n * report\n\n### Re: Blood blister versus Nodular Melanoma\n\nSherron - (3/3/2011 - 4:17pm)\n\nYes, My husbands was thought to be nothing but a blood blister.....He passed\naway on Nov 30th, 2010.\n\nTake Care,\n\nSherron, wife to Jim FOREVER\n\n * reply\n * report\n\n### Re: Blood blister versus Nodular Melanoma\n\nJenjen - (3/3/2011 - 4:32pm)\n\nPlease go get this checked out by a melanoma specialist! I had what looked at\nfirst like a pale pink blood blister or wart on the top of my left foot. I\nbought over the counter wart meds etc to try and get rid of it. AFter a month\nit wouldnt go away so i went to an urgent care facility. They told me it was a\nrash or a wart and to come back in a month if it didnt go away. I went back\nand they said it was nothing to worry about since it was perfectly\nsymmetrical, skin colored /pinkish etc. I asked to go to a dermatologist ,\nthey said it wasnt a skin issue so they sent me to a podiatrist. So a month\nlater i finally got in to see the podiatrist. He said it was a benign\ndermatofibroma , that women often get them on their feet and legs. He said i\ncould leave it there and it would be harmless or he coudl take it off, but\nthat since it was a \"cosmetic\" procedure my insurance wouldnt pay for it. I\nwas broke at the time so i said i would think about it.\n\nAfter another month went by, my vain self, and at the prodding of a nurse\nfriend, i went back in to have him take it off. So it had been about 5 months\ntotal now since i had it. He called me the next week with the bad news. 2.4\nnodular melanoma, clarks IV. Stage 2. Only 26 years old. So then i had the SNB\n...stage 3a with 3 cells in sentinel node. Did a year of interferon and now\njust scans..praying every day it doesnt come back. I think about turning back\nthe clock all the time and making them take it off or take me seriously from\nthe first month it appeared out of nowhere. Please do yourself a favor and get\nit checked out by another doctor so you dont have to go through the same thing\ni did. 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256,045 | How To Make a Floral Bow | To make a floral bow, start by taking 1 end of a ribbon and forming a loop. Continue making loops until you have 4 or 5 on each side, and then secure them in place with a U-shaped piece of florist wire. Finally, fluff out your bow and trim off any tails. | [
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"With Instructables you can share what you make with the world, and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.",
"Many years ago, I paid good money to learn how to make these bows. At some points in my life, I was paid good money to make these ...",
"Supplies: Ribbon, the wider it is the bigger the bow. (Wired ribbon works the best, soft ribbon will not stay where you put it.) ...",
"Cut 3 yards of ribbon. Notice that most ribbon has a \"right\" side and \"wrong\" side. The trick to making nice bows is to keep the \"right\" out ...",
"At one end of the ribbon form a loop and hold it with your thumb inside the loop and the fingers on the outside of the loop.",
"This is the big secret. On the back side of the first loop, give the ribbon a good twist. This will turn the \"right\" side of the ribbon ...",
"Form a loop, coming back to your fingers under the first loop, twist, form a loop on the opposite side. Keep twisting and forming loops on opposite sides ...",
"Keep doing this until you have the first loop and five loops on each side. You may make the loops the same length or you may each additional ...",
"Being the tail end of the ribbon up to the twist area, but don't twist it. If you want 2 long tails, there should be a long loop ...",
"Take a piece of florist wire (around 9-10 inches long), and pass it through the center of the first loop and bend it so that the two legs ...",
"Here is the big secret. Twist the bow and not the wire. Twisting the bow will make a nice TIGHT bow. No falling apart later because it is ...",
"Start to fluff the bow. Pull the loops to the right and left so that they start to look like a full bow. Be tough, and pull hard ...",
"Cut your last big loop in two for tails. You may cut them slanted, or swallow tailed or pointed, any way you want. With the tails cut, now ...",
"Here are some bows made from various different ribbons. You can use the wire to attach your bow where you want it, or you can use tape. If ...",
"Many years ago, I paid good money to learn how to make these bows. At some points in my life, I was paid good money to make these bows. Now I will share how to make them and some of the secrets that make it work great.",
"Supplies: Ribbon, the wider it is the bigger the bow. (Wired ribbon works the best, soft ribbon will not stay where you put it.) Florist wire scissors (do not cut wired ribbon with fabric scissors, it will put nicks in them and then they won't cut fabric very well.) wire cutters (to cut the wire)",
"Cut 3 yards of ribbon. Notice that most ribbon has a \"right\" side and \"wrong\" side. The trick to making nice bows is to keep the \"right\" out where it can be seen and the \"wrong\" side hidden.",
"At one end of the ribbon form a loop and hold it with your thumb inside the loop and the fingers on the outside of the loop.",
"This is the big secret. On the back side of the first loop, give the ribbon a good twist. This will turn the \"right\" side of the ribbon to the outside of the bow.",
"Form a loop, coming back to your fingers under the first loop, twist, form a loop on the opposite side. Keep twisting and forming loops on opposite sides of the first loop.",
"Keep doing this until you have the first loop and five loops on each side. You may make the loops the same length or you may each additional loop a little longer than the previous loop.",
"Being the tail end of the ribbon up to the twist area, but don't twist it. If you want 2 long tails, there should be a long loop hanging down.",
"Take a piece of florist wire (around 9-10 inches long), and pass it through the center of the first loop and bend it so that the two legs are about the same length down the center.",
"Here is the big secret. Twist the bow and not the wire. Twisting the bow will make a nice TIGHT bow. No falling apart later because it is tight.",
"Start to fluff the bow. Pull the loops to the right and left so that they start to look like a full bow. Be tough, and pull hard until you get them where you want. If you twisted it tight enough, there should be no problem getting those loops to go where you want.",
"Cut your last big loop in two for tails. You may cut them slanted, or swallow tailed or pointed, any way you want. With the tails cut, now you can do the final fluffing, with the wire in the ribbon, you can have big, full, loops.",
"Here are some bows made from various different ribbons. You can use the wire to attach your bow where you want it, or you can use tape. If you want a bigger bow, make two and twist them together. Remember, the wider the ribbon the bigger you can make the bow. Have FUN!",
"The bow I made in the Instructable uses 3 yards, total. If you want it to be fuller (more loops), add another yard or too. Thanks for asking.",
"I've never been able to make these bows, and I've read tons of tutorials. You explained this subject so well- thanks!",
"Lovely!!!! Grandson says \"pretty and cool, love the blue spots\" He is 5 and has good taste. You are welcome.",
"thanx u were a big help i was in a lose coz i codnt get a nice bow so thanx a banch"
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The trick to making nice bows is to keep the \"right\" out ...\n\n3\n\n#### Step 3:\n\nAt one end of the ribbon form a loop and hold it with your thumb inside the\nloop and the fingers on the outside of the loop.\n\n4\n\n#### Step 4:\n\nThis is the big secret. On the back side of the first loop, give the ribbon a\ngood twist. This will turn the \"right\" side of the ribbon ...\n\n5\n\n#### Step 5:\n\nForm a loop, coming back to your fingers under the first loop, twist, form a\nloop on the opposite side. Keep twisting and forming loops on opposite sides\n...\n\n6\n\n#### Step 6:\n\nKeep doing this until you have the first loop and five loops on each side. You\nmay make the loops the same length or you may each additional ...\n\n7\n\n#### Step 7:\n\nBeing the tail end of the ribbon up to the twist area, but don't twist it. If\nyou want 2 long tails, there should be a long loop ...\n\n8\n\n#### Step 8:\n\nTake a piece of florist wire (around 9-10 inches long), and pass it through\nthe center of the first loop and bend it so that the two legs ...\n\n9\n\n#### Step 9:\n\nHere is the big secret. Twist the bow and not the wire. Twisting the bow will\nmake a nice TIGHT bow. No falling apart later because it is ...\n\n10\n\n#### Step 10:\n\nStart to fluff the bow. Pull the loops to the right and left so that they\nstart to look like a full bow. Be tough, and pull hard ...\n\n11\n\n#### Step 11:\n\nCut your last big loop in two for tails. You may cut them slanted, or swallow\ntailed or pointed, any way you want. With the tails cut, now ...\n\n12\n\n#### Step 12:\n\nHere are some bows made from various different ribbons. You can use the wire\nto attach your bow where you want it, or you can use tape. If ...\n\nShow All Items\n\nMany years ago, I paid good money to learn how to make these bows. At some\npoints in my life, I was paid good money to make these bows. Now I will share\nhow to make them and some of the secrets that make it work great.\n\n## Step 1:\n\nShow All Items\n\nSupplies: Ribbon, the wider it is the bigger the bow. (Wired ribbon works the\nbest, soft ribbon will not stay where you put it.) Florist wire scissors (do\nnot cut wired ribbon with fabric scissors, it will put nicks in them and then\nthey won't cut fabric very well.) wire cutters (to cut the wire)\n\n## Step 2:\n\nShow All Items\n\nCut 3 yards of ribbon. Notice that most ribbon has a \"right\" side and \"wrong\"\nside. The trick to making nice bows is to keep the \"right\" out where it can be\nseen and the \"wrong\" side hidden.\n\n## Step 3:\n\nShow All Items\n\nAt one end of the ribbon form a loop and hold it with your thumb inside the\nloop and the fingers on the outside of the loop.\n\n## Step 4:\n\nShow All Items\n\nThis is the big secret. On the back side of the first loop, give the ribbon a\ngood twist. This will turn the \"right\" side of the ribbon to the outside of\nthe bow.\n\n## Step 5:\n\nShow All Items\n\nForm a loop, coming back to your fingers under the first loop, twist, form a\nloop on the opposite side. Keep twisting and forming loops on opposite sides\nof the first loop.\n\n## Step 6:\n\nShow All Items\n\nKeep doing this until you have the first loop and five loops on each side. You\nmay make the loops the same length or you may each additional loop a little\nlonger than the previous loop.\n\n## Step 7:\n\nShow All Items\n\nBeing the tail end of the ribbon up to the twist area, but don't twist it. If\nyou want 2 long tails, there should be a long loop hanging down.\n\n## Step 8:\n\nShow All Items\n\nTake a piece of florist wire (around 9-10 inches long), and pass it through\nthe center of the first loop and bend it so that the two legs are about the\nsame length down the center.\n\n## Step 9:\n\nHere is the big secret. Twist the bow and not the wire. Twisting the bow will\nmake a nice TIGHT bow. No falling apart later because it is tight.\n\n## Step 10:\n\nShow All Items\n\nStart to fluff the bow. Pull the loops to the right and left so that they\nstart to look like a full bow. Be tough, and pull hard until you get them\nwhere you want. If you twisted it tight enough, there should be no problem\ngetting those loops to go where you want.\n\n## Step 11:\n\nShow All Items\n\nCut your last big loop in two for tails. You may cut them slanted, or swallow\ntailed or pointed, any way you want. With the tails cut, now you can do the\nfinal fluffing, with the wire in the ribbon, you can have big, full, loops.\n\n## Step 12:\n\nShow All Items\n\nHere are some bows made from various different ribbons. You can use the wire\nto attach your bow where you want it, or you can use tape. If you want a\nbigger bow, make two and twist them together. Remember, the wider the ribbon\nthe bigger you can make the bow. Have FUN!\n\n<p>My door swag just needed a bow to make it complete. Thanks for the\ninstructions!</p>\n\n<p>Very nice!! I should try a door swag.</p>\n\nBeautiful! Thanks for sharing.\n\n<p>Thank you!</p><p>I have been trying to make this type of bow for years with\nno luck. Thank you for sharing.</p>\n\nYou are welcome! Have a great day!\n\n<p>I used your tutorial to make a bow for a door wreath I was working on. It\nturned out beautifully! Thank you so much!</p>\n\nIt is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.\n\n<p>This looks much easier than I thought it was going to be. They will look\ngreat on the wreaths I want to make for Christmas presents. I'm just wondering\nabout how many yards of ribbon will you need to make the entire bow? At the\nbeginning you say cut 3 yards. Is that 3 yards for the whole bow? Thank\nyou</p>\n\nThe bow I made in the Instructable uses 3 yards, total. If you want it to be\nfuller (more loops), add another yard or too. Thanks for asking.\n\n<p>Excellent directions. Made a bow for the top of my Christmas tree!!</p>\n\nBeautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.\n\n<p>Thank you so much! We are getting ready for Advent in my parish. Your\ninstructable was very clear and adaptable for the style of bow I wanted to\nmake I just used less layers. Your way is much easier than the old way I was\ndoing it, and the results are much nicer. Thanks again!</p>\n\nI've never been able to make these bows, and I've read tons of tutorials. You\nexplained this subject so well- thanks!\n\nLovely!!!! Grandson says "pretty and cool, love the blue spots" He\nis 5 and has good taste. You are welcome.\n\n<p>i'm going to link your instructable to mine. My bow making needs alot of\nwork but I think it was fair for a first try.</p>\n\n<p>Thanks for the info. Have a great day!</p>\n\nthanx u were a big help i was in a lose coz i codnt get a nice bow <br>so\nthanx a banch\n\nYou are welcome!\n\nPerfect!<br><br>Thank you so much!<br>\n\nIt looks great! 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"3 – 8 inch lengths 3/8′′ Swiss Dots Ribbon in Aquamarine with White 3 – 7.25 inch lengths 3/8′′ Sheer Delight Ribbon in White 1 – lined alligator clip 1- 12mm Rhinestone in Iridescent Hot Glue/Glue Gun",
"Place a small dot of glue in the crease. Take one end of the ribbon and make a sideways loop, (the side of the ribbon that is facing up while the ribbon is laying flat will be still facing up after secured in the middle.)",
"Place a small dot of glue on one of your figure 8 loops. Place a second figure 8 loop on top of the first one making an X or butterfly shape. Place a small dot of glue in the middle of your butterfly shape and lay your third figure 8 on top making a flower.",
"Place a dot of glue in the middle of your larger flower. Press firmly. Place a small dot of glue on the back of your rhinestone. Place the rhinestone in the middle of your flower. Press firmly.",
"I love how cute and simple Ashley’s bows are. Enjoy this tutorial and please share the ones you make with us. We’d love to see them!",
"Check out Ashley’s boutique, Sweet Mama J’s, and her new blog, Project Bazaar to see all of her tutorials so far. We can’t wait to see what she has next for us!",
"And make sure to check out our HUGE Ribbon selection here at The Ribbon Retreat. With any of our ribbons, you’ll be able to take this tutorial and make one that is cute and unique!",
"If you have great tutorials and a fun idea you would like to share on The Ribbon Retreat Blog, please submit a project.",
"This entry was posted in Hair Accessories & Flowers, Hair Bows & Ribbon Sculptures. Bookmark the permalink. Trackbacks are closed, but you can post a comment.",
"These are so great! Made 3 this weekend, glad to finally find a cute bow pattern to start using all this 3/8′′ ribbon I’ve collected. I sewed some of the layers (prefer to only use adhesives when required), you do have to be a careful to hold the figure 8s as evenly in place as possible before pulling thread thru (straight pins help) but they look pretty nice for my 1st attempts. Thanks for the awesome project post, Ashley 🙂",
"I love these! I made a couple for my daughters and they turned out beautifully. I’m going to have to buy some more craft barrettes to make more!",
"Hi Katy! Awesome! I am so glad you made these fun bows and they turned out great! You can get all of your bow making supplies right here at the Ribbon Retreat super fast so you can get right back to making more fun bows! Have a wonderful day! Michelle 🙂",
"I just made my first one and it came out pretty nice to be my first one. I will follow the advice of Latte and use thread on my next ones to ensure it does not come apart later on. Thank you! You made it so easy!"
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It’s still really new,\nbut come check it out!\n\nRemember how I told you that I LOVE The Ribbon Retreat’s beautiful assortment\nof ribbon, I still cannot get enough!!\n\nToday, I am really excited to share another hair clip tutorial with you!\n\nThis Ribbon Flower Bow is so quick and easy to make, you can make one for\nevery outfit.\n\nLet’s gather our supplies and get started!\n\n– Ribbon Flower Bow –\n\nThe supplies I used:\n\n3 – 8 inch lengths 3/8′′ Swiss Dots Ribbon in Aquamarine with White 3 – 7.25\ninch lengths 3/8′′ Sheer Delight Ribbon in White 1 – lined alligator clip 1-\n12mm Rhinestone in Iridescent Hot Glue/Glue Gun\n\nFold your 8 inch length ribbon in half and make a crease. Lay ribbon flat.\n\nPlace a small dot of glue in the crease. Take one end of the ribbon and make a\nsideways loop, (the side of the ribbon that is facing up while the ribbon is\nlaying flat will be still facing up after secured in the middle.)\n\nRepeat with the other end, making a figure 8.\n\nRepeat with other two 8 inch lengths, and all three 7.25 inch lengths.\n\nYou will now have 6 figure 8 loops.\n\nPlace a small dot of glue on one of your figure 8 loops. Place a second figure\n8 loop on top of the first one making an X or butterfly shape. Place a small\ndot of glue in the middle of your butterfly shape and lay your third figure 8\non top making a flower.\n\nRepeat process with the three remaining figure 8s.\n\nYou will now have 2 flowers.\n\nPlace a dot of glue in the middle of your larger flower. Press firmly. Place a\nsmall dot of glue on the back of your rhinestone. Place the rhinestone in the\nmiddle of your flower. Press firmly.\n\nPlace a line of glue on the top of your alligator clip.\n\nPlace the flower on top. Press firmly.\n\nThat’s it! You have a darling Ribbon Flower Bow, ready to go!\n\nThanks to The Ribbon Retreat for allowing me to share with you once again!\n\nThank you Ashley!\n\nI love how cute and simple Ashley’s bows are. Enjoy this tutorial and please\nshare the ones you make with us. We’d love to see them!\n\nCheck out Ashley’s boutique, Sweet Mama J’s, and her new blog, Project Bazaar\nto see all of her tutorials so far. We can’t wait to see what she has next for\nus!\n\nAnd make sure to check out our HUGE Ribbon selection here at The Ribbon\nRetreat. With any of our ribbons, you’ll be able to take this tutorial and\nmake one that is cute and unique!\n\nIf you have great tutorials and a fun idea you would like to share on The\nRibbon Retreat Blog, please submit a project.\n\nHave a wonderful day!\n\nThis entry was posted in Hair Accessories & Flowers, Hair Bows & Ribbon\nSculptures. Bookmark the permalink. Trackbacks are closed, but you can post a\ncomment.\n\n« Shopping Cart Handle Cover\n\nHigh Chair Ribbon Skirt »\n\n### 7 Comments\n\n 1. Latte\n\nPosted May 21, 2012 at 5:09 pm | Permalink\n\nThese are so great! Made 3 this weekend, glad to finally find a cute bow\npattern to start using all this 3/8′′ ribbon I’ve collected. I sewed some of\nthe layers (prefer to only use adhesives when required), you do have to be a\ncareful to hold the figure 8s as evenly in place as possible before pulling\nthread thru (straight pins help) but they look pretty nice for my 1st\nattempts. Thanks for the awesome project post, Ashley 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 2. Jenn\n\nPosted December 3, 2012 at 8:03 pm | Permalink\n\nAdorable!! I can’t wait to make some for my daughter. Thanks for sharing,\n~Jenn\n\nReply\n\n 3. Horselover\n\nPosted April 7, 2014 at 9:52 am | Permalink\n\nomg love them\n\nReply\n\n 4. Katy\n\nPosted December 19, 2014 at 11:08 pm | Permalink\n\nI love these! I made a couple for my daughters and they turned out\nbeautifully. I’m going to have to buy some more craft barrettes to make more!\n\nReply\n\n * The Ribbon Retreat\n\nPosted December 22, 2014 at 8:12 am | Permalink\n\nHi Katy! Awesome! I am so glad you made these fun bows and they turned out\ngreat! You can get all of your bow making supplies right here at the Ribbon\nRetreat super fast so you can get right back to making more fun bows! Have a\nwonderful day! Michelle 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 5. Marita Dsouza\n\nPosted October 2, 2016 at 10:27 pm | Permalink\n\nLovely very pretty novel idea\n\nReply\n\n 6. Ellie\n\nPosted July 15, 2018 at 7:55 am | Permalink\n\nI just made my first one and it came out pretty nice to be my first one. I\nwill follow the advice of Latte and use thread on my next ones to ensure it\ndoes not come apart later on. Thank you! 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"Make your own floral bows (florist bows) to save money and to add a custom look to Christmas wreaths, garlands, and gifts. Tying floral bows isn’t difficult; if you can make loops, you can make beautiful bows. For a bow that holds its shape, use a sturdy fabric ribbon or a wire-edged fabric ribbon.",
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"If you need to make a lot of bows of the same size, or you’re still intimidated by handling all that ribbon, try using a bow-making tool like the E-Z Bow bowmaker. When you use one of these tools, bow making becomes a cinch (no pun intended).",
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"You should be able to see it poking through the skin, carefully check between the paws as it could be lodged in there.",
"While not life threatening, splinters need to be removed. If they remain in the skin, an infection can occur, resulting in pain and swelling.",
"Carefully grasp it with some tweezers (which have been wiped down with an antiseptic such as Betadine) and slide it out of the paw in the same direction it has entered the skin. Apply some mild antiseptic such as betadine to the wound after the splinter has been removed.",
"If the splinter is located elsewhere on the body, you may need to trim away some of the fur so that you can see the area more clearly. Electric clippers or shavers are safest to use, to avoid nicks.",
"If it is difficult to grasp the splinter, apply a warm compress to the area, this can help draw out the splinter.",
"If after attempting to draw out the splinter it is still stuck under the skin, you will need to take your cat to a veterinarian. He may need to make a small incision in the skin to remove it.",
"If your cat has a large splinter or twig stuck in the skin, do not attempt to remove this at home as it may be lodged in internal organs or arteries. Immediate veterinary care is necessary."
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"Cat toe infections can be very painful. Toenail problems such as torn or broken nails in cats are relatively common and can be easily handled in the first instance, by pet owners. Torn toenails are the primary cause of toenail infections. This is a painful condition but it's almost never life threatening. The primary signs of a torn toenail are the cat limping and crying, accompanied by the presence of blood. If the bleeding doesn't stop in time, the toenail becomes infected and leads to further complications that can adversely and severely affect the cat's health. Nail beds are also prone to trauma, neoplasia, immune disorders and congenital abnormalities. Trauma or neoplasia usually affects a single nail, while systemic disorders and immune- related disorders affect multiple nails.",
"Nails can get torn in fights, or more commonly, when the nail gets snagged in a carpet or anything hard. The cat tries to dislodge the nail, and in the process tears it. Specks of blood may be visible on the paw. To prevent infection, use silver nitrate or styptic pencils. If these aren't available, corn starch and flour can be used. These substances, when placed on the bleeding nail, ebb the flow of blood. A broken nail does not go away with time. It's not recommended to let it grow out, as it might grow inwards and leave the cat in great pain. This in turn increases the likelihood of infection. Hence, it's necessary to remove the broken nail immediately.",
"This procedure can be done at home, using nail trimmers. However, since this can be quite painful for the cat it's best to have the vet remove it. Also, if the tear is near the base of the nail, it's important to avoid further discomfort and seek medical care. After removing the nail, the paw should be washed in warm water to remove any lodged debris. The paw should be subsequently bandaged, to stem the bleeding. The vet may also prescribe a mild antibiotic to prevent infection. It's best not to self medicate your pet, as cats are highly sensitive to medication and certain painkillers, such as aspirin, can be fatal if administered inappropriately.",
"Microorganisms such as bacteria can cause paronychia, an inflammation of the soft tissue around the nail, while fungi and neoplasia cause infection of the cat toe. The primary symptoms in these cases are the presence of pus, a black or greenish exudate and the presence of a crust accompanied with lameness. It's necessary to get your pet checked by a vet immediately, and isolate the cat from other pets in the household. The vet will carry out the relevant tests such as the FeLV, T4 and antinuclear antibody test, in addition to bacterial and fungal culture tests to diagnose the cause of the infection.",
"Regular grooming of the cat, trimming his nails regularly, and keeping a lookout for symptoms of infection, can go a long way to ensure optimal pet health."
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"parsed_md": "Cat Toe Infection Treatment\n\nVet Info\n\nsearch\n\n * Dogs\n * Cats\n * Ask an Expert\n * Find a Vet\n\n * Tweet\n * Like\n * Share\n * Email\n\nCats > Infections / Disease\n\n# Cat Toe Infection Treatment\n\n,\n\n...\n\nFollow On:\n\n * Tweet\n * Like\n * Share\n * Email\n\nCat toe infections can be very painful. Toenail problems such as torn or\nbroken nails in cats are relatively common and can be easily handled in the\nfirst instance, by pet owners. Torn toenails are the primary cause of toenail\ninfections. This is a painful condition but it's almost never life\nthreatening. The primary signs of a torn toenail are the cat limping and\ncrying, accompanied by the presence of blood. If the bleeding doesn't stop in\ntime, the toenail becomes infected and leads to further complications that can\nadversely and severely affect the cat's health. Nail beds are also prone to\ntrauma, neoplasia, immune disorders and congenital abnormalities. Trauma or\nneoplasia usually affects a single nail, while systemic disorders and immune-\nrelated disorders affect multiple nails.\n\n## Nail Damage\n\nNails can get torn in fights, or more commonly, when the nail gets snagged in\na carpet or anything hard. The cat tries to dislodge the nail, and in the\nprocess tears it. Specks of blood may be visible on the paw. To prevent\ninfection, use silver nitrate or styptic pencils. If these aren't available,\ncorn starch and flour can be used. These substances, when placed on the\nbleeding nail, ebb the flow of blood. A broken nail does not go away with\ntime. It's not recommended to let it grow out, as it might grow inwards and\nleave the cat in great pain. This in turn increases the likelihood of\ninfection. Hence, it's necessary to remove the broken nail immediately.\n\n## Removal of Broken Nails\n\nThis procedure can be done at home, using nail trimmers. However, since this\ncan be quite painful for the cat it's best to have the vet remove it. Also, if\nthe tear is near the base of the nail, it's important to avoid further\ndiscomfort and seek medical care. After removing the nail, the paw should be\nwashed in warm water to remove any lodged debris. The paw should be\nsubsequently bandaged, to stem the bleeding. The vet may also prescribe a mild\nantibiotic to prevent infection. It's best not to self medicate your pet, as\ncats are highly sensitive to medication and certain painkillers, such as\naspirin, can be fatal if administered inappropriately.\n\n## Other Causes of Infection\n\nMicroorganisms such as bacteria can cause paronychia, an inflammation of the\nsoft tissue around the nail, while fungi and neoplasia cause infection of the\ncat toe. The primary symptoms in these cases are the presence of pus, a black\nor greenish exudate and the presence of a crust accompanied with lameness.\nIt's necessary to get your pet checked by a vet immediately, and isolate the\ncat from other pets in the household. The vet will carry out the relevant\ntests such as the FeLV, T4 and antinuclear antibody test, in addition to\nbacterial and fungal culture tests to diagnose the cause of the infection.\n\n## Treatment:\n\n * Antibiotics are prescribed to control and fight bacterial infections.\n * Antifungal soaks (captan, chlorhexidine, povidone iodine) are used to fight fungal infections.\n * In certain cases of neoplasia, amputation of the digit or the limb may be necessary.\n * Pets suffering from immune related disorders are prescribed immunosuppressive drugs.\n\nRegular grooming of the cat, trimming his nails regularly, and keeping a\nlookout for symptoms of infection, can go a long way to ensure optimal pet\nhealth.\n\n### Related Links:\n\n#### Comments\n\n### Related Links:\n\n * 5 Common Problems With Dog Toenails\n * A Guide to Common Dog Foot Problems\n * Foot and Nail Problems\n * Nail and Foot Problems\n * Treating a Broken Dog Nail\n\nNext\n\nCopyright © MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved.\n\nTerms of Use Cookie Privacy Privacy Policy Do not sell my personal information\n\n"
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"This information is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care. Always follow the instructions provided by your veterinarian.",
"In the photographs below, unless otherwise noted, the top if the paw is facing up. Tigger, who was the feline model, has black pads on his toes. The black pads on the bottom of his toes will help you orient yourself as you view the photographs.",
"Most cats do not like having their claws trimmed. Start trimming claws in young animals so that they get used to the process. Some cats will happily sit in your lap or on a table while you trim their claws but many require some form of restraint.",
"To restrain a cat in your lap, use your forearms draped over the cat's neck and hind-end to keep the cat in your lap. The clipper is held in the right hand.",
"There are several styles of nail trimmers, including a guillotine type, a scissors cut, and a standard human fingernail clipper. Either the guillotine type or a human fingernail clipper are easiest to use in cats.",
"The scissors-type is used if a toe nail is so long that it is curling in a circle. Long claws can grow into the toepad.",
"Cats have retractile claws so you need to gently squeeze the toe between thumb and forefinger to expose the claw.",
"Most cats have light colored claws, making it easy to see the blood vessels and nerves that supply the claw as a pink stripe at the base of the nail, which is called a quick. You want to cut the claw to within approximately 2 millimeters of the quick.",
"Light colored claws can be trimmed with one cut on each nail. (see trimming dog claws for instructions on trimming dark colored claws)",
"If the trimmer is placed parallel to the nail (cutting from side to side), the nail is crushed and may splinter.",
"The sharper the trimmer, the cleaner the cut.You can use a nail file to smooth the end of the nail after clipping.",
"When using a guillotine type nail trimmer, the cutting blade (outlined in yellow) should be facing you, not the cat. The screws on the trimmer should be facing the cat. The nail should be cut from top to bottom, not side to side. The tip of the nail is placed in the hole in the trimmer and the handles are squeezed to advance the cutting blade through the nail.",
"When the trimmer is held with the screws toward you, the cutting blade is cutting closer to the quick than if the trimmer is held with the cutting blade toward you. You are less likely to cut into the quick if the cutting blade faces you.",
"Cats have a nail on the inner side of each foot called the dew claw. Remember to trim these as they are not worn down when the cat scratches and can grow in a circle, growing into the foot.",
"In this photograph the trimmer is being held in the reverse of previous photographs, with the handles pointing up instead of down. This is a matter of personal preference, what feels most comfortable to you.",
"If the claw is cut too short, you can use a styptic pencil containing silver nitrate to stop blood flow, although many animal object to this the styptic pencil as much, or more, than claw cutting. The black end of the stick is held to the bleeding nail and gently rotated.",
"Washington State University assumes no liability for injury to you or your pet incurred by following these descriptions or procedures.",
"Did you find this information useful? Please consider helping us train the veterinarians of tomorrow by making a gift to the college.",
"The Pet Health Topics Web site is a free service provided by the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. Your donation will help support veterinary education and research."
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"parsed_md": "Clipping Your Cat's Claws\n\n## Clipping a Cat's Claws\n\nThis information is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care. Always\nfollow the instructions provided by your veterinarian.\n\nIn the photographs below, unless otherwise noted, the top if the paw is facing\nup. Tigger, who was the feline model, has black pads on his toes. The black\npads on the bottom of his toes will help you orient yourself as you view the\nphotographs.\n\nVariations on these instructions exist.\n\nMost cats do not like having their claws trimmed. Start trimming claws in\nyoung animals so that they get used to the process. Some cats will happily sit\nin your lap or on a table while you trim their claws but many require some\nform of restraint.\n\nTo restrain a cat in your lap, use your forearms draped over the cat's neck\nand hind-end to keep the cat in your lap. The clipper is held in the right\nhand.\n\nThere are several styles of nail trimmers, including a guillotine type, a\nscissors cut, and a standard human fingernail clipper. Either the guillotine\ntype or a human fingernail clipper are easiest to use in cats.\n\nThe scissors-type is used if a toe nail is so long that it is curling in a\ncircle. Long claws can grow into the toepad.\n\nHold the trimmer in your right hand if you are right handed.\n\nClose you hand around the clipper to squeeze the handle which will move the\ncutting blade.\n\nthis side will face you as you trim nails\n\nthis side will face the pet as you trim nails\n\nAs the handles are squeezed, the cutting blade slides across the stationary\nring.\n\nCats have retractile claws so you need to gently squeeze the toe between thumb\nand forefinger to expose the claw.\n\nMost cats have light colored claws, making it easy to see the blood vessels\nand nerves that supply the claw as a pink stripe at the base of the nail,\nwhich is called a quick. You want to cut the claw to within approximately 2\nmillimeters of the quick.\n\nIf you cut into the quick, the claw will bleed and the cat will experience\npain.\n\nThe clipper should be placed perpendicular to the nail (cutting top to\nbottom).\n\nLight colored claws can be trimmed with one cut on each nail. (see trimming\ndog claws for instructions on trimming dark colored claws)\n\nIf the trimmer is placed parallel to the nail (cutting from side to side), the\nnail is crushed and may splinter.\n\nThe sharper the trimmer, the cleaner the cut.You can use a nail file to smooth\nthe end of the nail after clipping.\n\nWhen using a guillotine type nail trimmer, the cutting blade (outlined in\nyellow) should be facing you, not the cat. The screws on the trimmer should be\nfacing the cat. The nail should be cut from top to bottom, not side to side.\nThe tip of the nail is placed in the hole in the trimmer and the handles are\nsqueezed to advance the cutting blade through the nail.\n\nThe handles of the trimmer can be held pointing toward the floor...\n\n...or ceiling, which ever is more comfortable in your hands.\n\nThe cutting blade can be replaced when it is no longer sharp.\n\nWhen the trimmer is held with the screws toward you, the cutting blade is\ncutting closer to the quick than if the trimmer is held with the cutting blade\ntoward you. You are less likely to cut into the quick if the cutting blade\nfaces you.\n\nThe cutting blade is outlined in yellow.\n\nCats have a nail on the inner side of each foot called the dew claw. Remember\nto trim these as they are not worn down when the cat scratches and can grow in\na circle, growing into the foot.\n\nIn this photograph the trimmer is being held in the reverse of previous\nphotographs, with the handles pointing up instead of down. This is a matter of\npersonal preference, what feels most comfortable to you.\n\nAlso cut the dew claw from top to bottom rather than side to side.\n\nIf the claw is cut too short, you can use a styptic pencil containing silver\nnitrate to stop blood flow, although many animal object to this the styptic\npencil as much, or more, than claw cutting. The black end of the stick is held\nto the bleeding nail and gently rotated.\n\nEven without any treatment the nail should stop bleeding in about 5 minutes or\nless.\n\nWashington State University assumes no liability for injury to you or your pet\nincurred by following these descriptions or procedures.\n\nGive Now\n\nDid you find this information useful? Please consider helping us train the\nveterinarians of tomorrow by making a gift to the college.\n\nThe Pet Health Topics Web site is a free service provided by the College of\nVeterinary Medicine at Washington State University. Your donation will help\nsupport veterinary education and research.\n\nWashington State University College of Veterinary Medicine\n\nPO Box 647010 Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164-7010\n\nCollege Phone: (509) 335-9515 College Office: Bustad Hall, Room 110\n\nWashington State University\n\n"
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"Petful is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through links on this page.",
"A friend phoned just before midnight one evening sobbing hysterically. She finally composed herself enough to wail, “Agatha Christie is PINK!”",
"Turns out Agatha Christie spent a few days at the Kitty Kennel while my friend was out of town. Agatha came home from the kennel smelling foul, so my friend decided she must have a bath before either of them could sleep. The bubblegum- pink shampoo she chose should have been a nice luxury for Agatha.",
"Unfortunately, Agatha has dry, brittle fur, which absorbed the dye in the shampoo. Agatha Christie turned out looking like a ball of cotton candy.",
"My friend loves her cat, but in her haste she neglected to read the product label. She purchased the shampoo because of a pretty color, not because it was the right product for the job. So what is the “right” product?",
"Even though the label on your kids’ shampoo claims that it’s gentle, it’s not the right choice for your cat. For example, looking at the ingredient list for Johnson & Johnson’s No More Tears shampoo, we see that it contains sulfates and dyes, both of which are big no-nos in pet shampoos.",
"Pets who just need a simple scrub are the easiest. In this case, you need a shampoo that will get rid of the dirt and make your pet smell good.",
"When I did some poking around, I found that many shampoos claiming to be “all natural” actually contained dyes and sulfates. Finding the right shampoo wasn’t going to be easy, but I did find Wondercide Natural Products Exfoliating Natural Shampoo Bar.",
"Yes, it’s a bar soap, but this actually may work better for you at bath time, giving you more control over where the shampoo is distributed and making it easier to avoid eyes and other sensitive parts.",
"It’s not uncommon for cats (especially seniors) to develop sensitive skin and irritation. Cats are natural groomers who spend much of their time keeping themselves clean. Because their skin is so often wet, it can get irritated.",
"Shampoos that contain natural oils can help. Both chamomile and aloe vera help nourish the skin and fur and relieve itching.",
"If your cat develops sores or skin irritations, remember to check with your veterinarian before trying anything new. This ensures that you are catching any infections that may be lurking.",
"As the proud mom of a cat who is literally half hair, I can tell you that cats both shed (a lot) and get mats if their coat is not properly groomed. Shedding is more common in the spring and summer months, but you’ll see it happen all year long.",
"One way to effectively help decrease the cat hair in the house is to brush your cat frequently. While this can be challenging, it makes a huge difference by removing hair before it ends up creating tangles and mats.",
"You can also get a detangling shampoo or spray. FURminator has a waterless spray that helps control matting in both dogs and cats.",
"It’s a pretty safe bet that your cat is going to encounter fleas, ticks or both during his lifetime. Luckily, the solution here is simple: Dawn dish soap! Dawn is considered by many to be a natural flea killer and gentle enough on skin to not cause irritation.",
"Simply put your cat into a bath with warm water and couple of drops of Dawn dish soap, and scrub away. You may have to repeat this several times before the fleas are entirely gone, but Dawn is gentle enough that this shouldn’t be a problem.",
"Reminder: Any time you want to try something new on your pet, check with your veterinarian first. Also, know that bathing a cat too frequently may cause more harm to the animal than good.",
"Use all available resources to your advantage to avoid the catastrophic results Agatha Christie suffered. By the way, the cat’s bad dye job eventually faded away, but she still hides under the bed at the slightest flash of pink."
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"parsed_md": "What Are the Best Shampoos for Cats?\n\nSkip to content\n\nHome\n\nClose search bar\n\nPetful is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn an affiliate\ncommission when you buy through links on this page.\n\n# The Best Shampoos for Cats\n\nCats don’t usually require baths. But when they do, you need to be armed with\nthe right information.\n\nBy C.D. WatsonSep 6, 2016May 30, 2020\n\nAvoid using shampoos on your cat that contain artificial dyes, parabens,\nsodium laural sulphate or petrochemicals. Photo: spilt-milk\n\nA friend phoned just before midnight one evening sobbing hysterically. She\nfinally composed herself enough to wail, “Agatha Christie is PINK!”\n\nTurns out Agatha Christie spent a few days at the Kitty Kennel while my friend\nwas out of town. Agatha came home from the kennel smelling foul, so my friend\ndecided she must have a bath before either of them could sleep. The bubblegum-\npink shampoo she chose should have been a nice luxury for Agatha.\n\nUnfortunately, Agatha has dry, brittle fur, which absorbed the dye in the\nshampoo. Agatha Christie turned out looking like a ball of cotton candy.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nMy friend loves her cat, but in her haste she neglected to read the product\nlabel. She purchased the shampoo because of a pretty color, not because it was\nthe right product for the job. So what is the “right” product?\n\n### Don’t Use People Shampoo\n\nEven though the label on your kids’ shampoo claims that it’s gentle, it’s not\nthe right choice for your cat. For example, looking at the ingredient list for\nJohnson & Johnson’s No More Tears shampoo, we see that it contains sulfates\nand dyes, both of which are big no-nos in pet shampoos.\n\nAvoid shampoos that contain:\n\n * Artificial dyes\n * Parabens\n * Sodium laurel sulphate\n * Petrochemicals\n\n### Simple Cleansing and Deodorizing\n\nPets who just need a simple scrub are the easiest. In this case, you need a\nshampoo that will get rid of the dirt and make your pet smell good.\n\nWhen I did some poking around, I found that many shampoos claiming to be “all\nnatural” actually contained dyes and sulfates. Finding the right shampoo\nwasn’t going to be easy, but I did find Wondercide Natural Products\nExfoliating Natural Shampoo Bar.\n\nYes, it’s a bar soap, but this actually may work better for you at bath time,\ngiving you more control over where the shampoo is distributed and making it\neasier to avoid eyes and other sensitive parts.\n\nThe best part? Not a sulfate, paraben or dye to be found in the ingredients.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nCats with sensitive skin are easily irritated, so try using shampoos with\ncalming natural oils. Photo: furphotos\n\n### Dry Skin, Dandruff and Coat Conditioning\n\nIt’s not uncommon for cats (especially seniors) to develop sensitive skin and\nirritation. Cats are natural groomers who spend much of their time keeping\nthemselves clean. Because their skin is so often wet, it can get irritated.\n\nShampoos that contain natural oils can help. Both chamomile and aloe vera help\nnourish the skin and fur and relieve itching.\n\nIf your cat develops sores or skin irritations, remember to check with your\nveterinarian before trying anything new. This ensures that you are catching\nany infections that may be lurking.\n\n### Shedding and Hairballs\n\nAs the proud mom of a cat who is literally half hair, I can tell you that cats\nboth shed (a lot) and get mats if their coat is not properly groomed. Shedding\nis more common in the spring and summer months, but you’ll see it happen all\nyear long.\n\nOne way to effectively help decrease the cat hair in the house is to brush\nyour cat frequently. While this can be challenging, it makes a huge difference\nby removing hair before it ends up creating tangles and mats.\n\nYou can also get a detangling shampoo or spray. FURminator has a waterless\nspray that helps control matting in both dogs and cats.\n\nThis YouTuber uses a stunt double for his feline friends when explaining how\nto bathe a cat:\n\n## Was YOUR Pet Food Recalled?\n\nCheck Now: Blue Buffalo • Science Diet • Purina • Wellness • 4health • Canine\nCarry Outs • Friskies • Taste of the Wild • See 200+ more brands...\n\nCHECK RECALLS NOW!\n\n### Fleas and Ticks\n\nIt’s a pretty safe bet that your cat is going to encounter fleas, ticks or\nboth during his lifetime. Luckily, the solution here is simple: Dawn dish\nsoap! Dawn is considered by many to be a natural flea killer and gentle enough\non skin to not cause irritation.\n\nSimply put your cat into a bath with warm water and couple of drops of Dawn\ndish soap, and scrub away. You may have to repeat this several times before\nthe fleas are entirely gone, but Dawn is gentle enough that this shouldn’t be\na problem.\n\nIf you’re not comfortable with Dawn, try Wondercide’s Flea & Tick Natural\nShampoo Bar.\n\nReminder: Any time you want to try something new on your pet, check with your\nveterinarian first. Also, know that bathing a cat too frequently may cause\nmore harm to the animal than good.\n\nUse all available resources to your advantage to avoid the catastrophic\nresults Agatha Christie suffered. 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"Cats live on their paws – they’re a cat’s most valuable tool, used to jump, pounce and play. With all this wear and tear, it’s no wonder paws sometimes get worn a little too thin. Scrapes on the delicate pads of cats’ paws are painful and can even become infected if not properly treated.",
"Scraped paws are usually the result of physical trauma, like playing on rough surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. An outdoor cat is more likely to have small objects like splinters or pebbles get stuck in paw pads or between the toes. Always inspect your pet’s paws after a trip outside, as embedded objects can become infected, leading to an abscess. An abscess is a pocket of bacterial infection that requires veterinary treatment: either surgical removal or flushing and draining, followed by antibiotic therapy.",
"Paw injuries may also be caused by overgrown claws that curl around and poke the paw pads. Cats’ paw pads can be injured by sharp objects like broken glass, metal, splintering wood, or bites (resulting from a cat fight, for example).",
"Cat paw injuries can also be caused by irritants, which in some cases results in more of a burn. Automotive fluids, like antifreeze, as well as de-icers such as rock salt cause chemical burns on cats’ paws. It’s safest to keep your kitty indoors, especially during winter, to avoid contact with these chemicals that could lead to paw pad injuries. If your cat does venture outside during cold months, be sure to wipe their paws with a warm, wet washcloth to remove any possible irritants. Alternatively, you can purchase paw wipes at pet stores.",
"Any swelling, serious bleeding, or loose skin on the paw pad may indicate infection and should be looked at by a veterinarian as soon as possible.",
"Clean the wound: Keep the wound clean by rinsing the affected area with warm water two or three times a day, especially after litter box use.",
"Use antiseptics: You can find animal-safe antiseptic sprays from your vet clinic or at pet supply stores. Use these to help keep the wound clean and prevent bacterial infection. Do not use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide because they will damage the paw pad.",
"Keep it protected: Though your cat may not allow it to stay on, you can try using a protective sock or bootie on the injured paw. Make a DIY cat boot using a child’s sock and medical tape; never apply tape directly to the fur– only to the sock itself. The tape should be snug enough to keep the sock on, but not so tight that circulation will be cut off.",
"Use a cone: Some cats may not leave the injury alone. Excessive licking can cause infection and delay healing. You may need to make your cat wear a cone (or cone alternative) to prevent licking.",
"If the wound hasn’t healed within a week, make an appointment with your veterinarian. Veterinary treatment for deeper or more serious paw scrapes can involve stitches, temporary bandages, and antibiotics to ward off a potential infection. If something is lodged within the paw, your veterinarian will need to perform minor surgery to remove the foreign object and clean the wound.",
"Handle your cat’s paws regularly to make nail clipping easier. Check paw pads and between toes for stuck objects. (Flickr.com/dyyanae)",
"While your cat is young, keep their paw pads injury-free by not letting them play on rough surfaces. In fact, it’s safest not to let them outside at all to avoid various hazards like sharp pebbles, splintered wood, broken glass, and other outdoor dangers.",
"Inspect your cat’s paws regularly for any abnormalities or injuries, especially after spending time outside. During winter, wipe your cat’s paws to remove any salt or chemical deicers. You can also purchase protective creams made specifically for pets to protect your cat’s paws from drying out and cracking.",
"Tip: Regularly handling your kitten’s paws while they are young will help get them used to the sensation, making nail trims and grooming much easier as your kitten gets older.",
"Cats with long fur should have the tufts between their paw pads trimmed to prevent items like burrs or gravel from getting stuck in them. Keep your cat’s nails trimmed to prevent an overgrown nail from a painful break or growing into the paw pad.",
"Both adult cats and kittens are prone to scraping the delicate pads of their paws. Regular grooming and keeping your cat inside can help prevent this injury. Most paw scrapes heal on their own, but if your cat’s wound still hasn’t closed after a week or appears swollen and oozy, make an appointment with your veterinarian.",
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Pet Training. Pet Stories.\n\nPet Care. Pet Training. Pet Stories.\n\nPet Care. Pet Training. Pet Stories.\n\n# Cat Paw Injuries on the Pad, Between Toes, and More\n\n02/10/2016 by Colleen Williams\n\nFebruary 10th, 2016 by Colleen Williams\n\nCat Health\n\nReviewed for accuracy on March 6, 2020 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM\n\nCats live on their paws – they’re a cat’s most valuable tool, used to jump,\npounce and play. With all this wear and tear, it’s no wonder paws sometimes\nget worn a little too thin. Scrapes on the delicate pads of cats’ paws are\npainful and can even become infected if not properly treated.\n\nLearn how to recognize the symptoms of paw scrapes in cats and how to provide\nat-home treatment yourself.\n\n## Causes of Cat Paw Pad Injuries\n\nPaw scrapes in cats are usually caused by physical trauma, like pawing or\ndigging rough surfaces. (Flickr.com/noiseburst)\n\nScraped paws are usually the result of physical trauma, like playing on rough\nsurfaces such as concrete or asphalt. An outdoor cat is more likely to have\nsmall objects like splinters or pebbles get stuck in paw pads or between the\ntoes. Always inspect your pet’s paws after a trip outside, as embedded objects\ncan become infected, leading to an abscess. An abscess is a pocket of\nbacterial infection that requires veterinary treatment: either surgical\nremoval or flushing and draining, followed by antibiotic therapy.\n\nPaw injuries may also be caused by overgrown claws that curl around and poke\nthe paw pads. Cats’ paw pads can be injured by sharp objects like broken\nglass, metal, splintering wood, or bites (resulting from a cat fight, for\nexample).\n\nCat paw injuries can also be caused by irritants, which in some cases results\nin more of a burn. Automotive fluids, like antifreeze, as well as de-icers\nsuch as rock salt cause chemical burns on cats’ paws. It’s safest to keep your\nkitty indoors, especially during winter, to avoid contact with these chemicals\nthat could lead to paw pad injuries. If your cat does venture outside during\ncold months, be sure to wipe their paws with a warm, wet washcloth to remove\nany possible irritants. Alternatively, you can purchase paw wipes at pet\nstores.\n\n## Cat Paw Injury Symptoms\n\nThis injury is relatively minor, and most paw scrapes heal with time. Signs of\nmore serious paw scrapes include:\n\n * Refusing to put weight on the paw\n * Redness or bleeding on the paw pads\n * Discharge from the paw (e.g., pus)\n * Swelling\n * Limping\n * Excessive licking the injury\n * Vocalizing or meowing in pain\n\nAny swelling, serious bleeding, or loose skin on the paw pad may indicate\ninfection and should be looked at by a veterinarian as soon as possible.\n\n## How to Treat Cat Paw Injuries\n\nExcessive licking can be a sign of paw scrapes in cats! Regularly inspect your\npet’s paws. (Flickr.com/11250735@N07)\n\nAt-home treatment is the best option for minor paw wounds.\n\n * Clean the wound: Keep the wound clean by rinsing the affected area with warm water two or three times a day, especially after litter box use.\n * Use antiseptics: You can find animal-safe antiseptic sprays from your vet clinic or at pet supply stores. Use these to help keep the wound clean and prevent bacterial infection. Do not use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide because they will damage the paw pad.\n * Keep it protected: Though your cat may not allow it to stay on, you can try using a protective sock or bootie on the injured paw. Make a DIY cat boot using a child’s sock and medical tape; never apply tape directly to the fur– only to the sock itself. The tape should be snug enough to keep the sock on, but not so tight that circulation will be cut off.\n * Use a cone: Some cats may not leave the injury alone. Excessive licking can cause infection and delay healing. You may need to make your cat wear a cone (or cone alternative) to prevent licking.\n\nIf the wound hasn’t healed within a week, make an appointment with your\nveterinarian. Veterinary treatment for deeper or more serious paw scrapes can\ninvolve stitches, temporary bandages, and antibiotics to ward off a potential\ninfection. If something is lodged within the paw, your veterinarian will need\nto perform minor surgery to remove the foreign object and clean the wound.\n\n## Preventing Paw Scrapes in Cats\n\nHandle your cat’s paws regularly to make nail clipping easier. Check paw pads\nand between toes for stuck objects. (Flickr.com/dyyanae)\n\nWhile your cat is young, keep their paw pads injury-free by not letting them\nplay on rough surfaces. In fact, it’s safest not to let them outside at all to\navoid various hazards like sharp pebbles, splintered wood, broken glass, and\nother outdoor dangers.\n\nInspect your cat’s paws regularly for any abnormalities or injuries,\nespecially after spending time outside. During winter, wipe your cat’s paws to\nremove any salt or chemical deicers. You can also purchase protective creams\nmade specifically for pets to protect your cat’s paws from drying out and\ncracking.\n\nTip: Regularly handling your kitten’s paws while they are young will help get\nthem used to the sensation, making nail trims and grooming much easier as your\nkitten gets older.\n\nCats with long fur should have the tufts between their paw pads trimmed to\nprevent items like burrs or gravel from getting stuck in them. Keep your cat’s\nnails trimmed to prevent an overgrown nail from a painful break or growing\ninto the paw pad.\n\nBoth adult cats and kittens are prone to scraping the delicate pads of their\npaws. Regular grooming and keeping your cat inside can help prevent this\ninjury. 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"A clean cat is a happy cat, and we're here to help! From nail trims to bathing, a little maintenance goes a long way. Read on to find out how to keep your kitty’s eyes, ears, teeth, skin and fur healthy and clean. Please note: There are some cats who do not tolerate being groomed. If your cat fights the grooming process, and there is some potential that injury could occur to your cat or yourself, please make an appointment with a professional groomer or a veterinarian to have your cat groomed.",
"With her built-in grooming tools (tongue and teeth), your fastidious feline is well-equipped to tackle her own hair care needs. But if she is very dirty or gets into something sticky or smelly, you may need to give her a bath. Follow these steps to ensure minimal stress and maximum efficiency.",
"Schedule baths when your cat is at her most mellow. A play session with a cat dancer or other toy of choice can help tire out even the friskiest of felines.f",
"Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you’ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn’t slip. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm (not hot, please!) water.",
"Use a hand-held spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in her ears, eyes and nose. If you don’t have a spray hose, a plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works great.",
"Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat shampoo (human shampoo can dry out her skin) to five parts water, working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth. Take care to avoid the face, ears and eyes.",
"Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off your cat with a spray hose or pitcher; again, be sure the water is lukewarm. Take good care that all residue has been removed, as it can irritate the skin and act as a magnet for dirt.",
"Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your pet’s face. Plain water is fine unless her face is very dirty—in which case, we recommend using an extra-diluted solution of shampoo, being very cautious around her ears and eyes.",
"Wrap your cat in a large towel and dry her with it in a warm place, away from drafts. If your kitty doesn’t mind the noise, you can use a blow dryer—on the lowest heat setting. If your pet has long hair, you may need to carefully untangle her fur with a wide-toothed comb.",
"Brushing your cat not only removes dirt, grease and dead hair from her coat, but it helps to remove skin flakes and stimulates blood circulation, improving the overall condition of her skin. One or two brushings per week will help kitty to keep her healthy glow—and you’ll find that regular sessions are especially beneficial when your cat ages and is no longer able to groom so meticulously on her own.",
"Before brushing, check out the condition of your kitty’s coat. If it’s healthy, her hair will have a natural gloss and spring back under your hand when you touch it. There shouldn’t be any bald patches or signs of fleas and ticks, and her skin should be free of wounds and unusual bumps.",
"For short-haired cats: With a metal comb, work the brush through your cat’s fur from head to tail to remove dirt and debris. Work along the lie of her fur, brushing in the direction the coat grows. Brush all over her body, including her chest and abdomen, concentrating on one section at a time to remove dead hair and tangles. A rubber brush can be especially effective for removing dead hair on cats with short fur.",
"For long-haired cats: Long-haired cats who live indoors shed throughout the year and need grooming sessions every few days to remove dead hair and prevent tangles. Start with her abdomen and legs, gently combing the fur upward toward her head. Comb the neck fur upward, toward her chin. Make a part down the middle of her tail and gently brush out the fur on either side. You can sprinkle talcum powder over knots and gently use your fingers to tease them apart. If the knots don’t come out by hand, try using a mat-splitter.",
"During your weekly grooming sessions, run your hands along your cat’s body, checking for wounds, bumps and hidden tangles. Check for ticks and flea dirt, black specks of dried blood left behind by fleas. Sneak a peek under her tail to check for feces attached to the fur that may need to be snipped away with scissors. It’s also important to check around your cat’s anus for tan, rice-sized objects—these may indicate the presence of tapeworm.",
"Neglecting to brush your kitty’s coat can lead to painful tangles and a bellyful of hair. You’ll know if your cat is suffering from hairballs when he coughs them up onto the floor or expels them in his feces. If, despite regular brushing, your cat continues to suffer from hairballs, there are several remedies available. Please ask your vet to recommend a solution.",
"The condition of your cat’s skin is an indication of her overall health. When a skin problem occurs, your cat may respond with excessive scratching, chewing and/or licking. A wide range of causes—from external parasites and allergies to seasonal changes and stress, or a combination of these—may be affecting your cat’s skin and should be investigated. Skin problems are one of the most common reasons pet parents seek veterinary care.",
"Ringworm: This highly contagious fungal infection can result in inflammation, scaly patches and hair loss. Lesions are most commonly seen on the head, ears and paws, but sometimes no signs are seen. You’ll want to have your veterinarian treat it immediately to prevent other pets and people in the household from becoming infected.",
"Fleas: Not only do fleas irritate the skin, cats can have an allergic response when exposed to them. Symptoms commonly include excessive scratching, thinning of hair above the base of the tail, crusts and red, raised skin lesions. Some cats may also be sensitive to flea-treatment products; certain flea collars, for example, may cause redness and irritation around the neck.",
"Other external parasites: Ear mites usually cause itching and redness around the ears, and a dark, coffee ground-like material can be seen in the ear canals. Lice can produce intense itching, and mange mites can cause severe flaking and scaling.",
"Seasonal allergies: Your cat’s constant scratching may be due to her sensitivity to common allergens from trees, mold and grasses.",
"Food allergies: Many foods (such as beef, milk, poultry and corn), fillers and colorings can be seen as foreign by your cat’s immune system and can lead to itching and rashes.",
"Environmental factors: Contact with certain chemicals or fabrics can cause skin irritation, as can exposure to the sun or excessive cold.",
"You should visit your vet for an exam as soon as you notice any abnormality in your pet’s skin, such as excessive hair loss, flaking and scaling, redness and bald patches, or if your pet begins to excessively scratch, lick and/or bite areas on his fur.",
"After obtaining a history and performing a thorough physical examination of your cat, your vet may perform some of the following diagnostic tests in order to find the cause of your cat’s symptoms:",
"Because of the wide ranges of causes, cats of all ages and breeds are susceptible to issues involving skin. Young, elderly, immunocompromised and cats living in overcrowded, stressful environments may be more susceptible to skin problems than others.",
"Shedding is a cat’s natural process of losing dead hair. Indoor cats can shed all year-round. Regularly grooming your cat and vacuuming hair from your house should minimize the inconvenience of shedding. However, if you see bald patches in your cat’s fur or notice a significant loss of hair, the underlying cause may be a health-related problem and should be investigated by a veterinarian.",
"A variety of medical, dietary and stress-related issues can cause your cat to lose more hair than is normal. If you notice he’s losing an excessive amount of hair or has bald patches, please consult your veterinarian immediately. Your cat may be suffering from one of the following health issues:",
"If your cat obsessively licks, bites or scratches, OR if he’s losing patches of hair or stops to scratch or bite the same few spots persistently, then it’s important you take him in for a veterinary exam. There may be a medical, dietary or stress-related issue that needs immediate attention.",
"If your cat sheds a lot and your veterinarian has determined that there is no underlying medical cause, there are a few things you can do to minimize his hair loss:",
"Examine your cat’s skin and coat during your grooming sessions. Checking for hair loss, redness, bumps, cuts, fleas, ticks or other parasites will be a fast way to determine whether you need to go the vet to solve your pet’s shedding.",
"If your cat’s shedding is normal, the worst you may end up with is a hairy wardrobe and home—your cat, however, may suffer from hairballs if she isn’t groomed regularly. If her shedding is due to an underlying medical cause, including allergies, parasites, infections or disease, her health may continue to worsen if you don’t seek veterinary care. Additionally, cats who are not groomed appropriately can become matted—this is especially true for long- haired cats. Matted hair can be painful and lead to underlying skin problems.",
"Your cat’s ears may be able to pick up the sound of a bag of treats being opened across the house, but they could still use a little help staying clean. Monitoring your kitty’s ears once per week for wax, debris and infection will help those sensitive sonar detectors stay perky and alert to your every move.",
"A healthy feline ear flap, or pinna, has a layer of hair on its outer surface with no bald spots, and its inner surface is clean and light pink. If you see any discharge, redness or swelling, your cat’s ears should be checked by a veterinarian.",
"Bring kitty into a quiet room where there are no other pets. Gently fold back each ear and look down into the canal. Healthy inner ears will be pale pink in color, carry no debris or odor and will have minimal if no earwax. If you find that your cat’s ears are caked with wax or you detect an odor, please bring her in for a veterinary exam.",
"Place a little bit of liquid ear cleaner (ask your vet for a recommendation) onto a clean cotton ball or piece of gauze.",
"Fold kitty’s ear back gently and wipe away any debris or earwax that you can see on the underside of her ear.",
"Lift away the dirt and wax rather than rubbing it into the ear. And do not attempt to clean the canal—probing inside of your cat’s ear can cause trauma or infection.",
"Ear mites are common parasites that are highly contagious among pets. Telltale signs include excessive itching of the ears and debris that resembles coffee grounds.",
"Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria, yeast or foreign debris caught in the ear canal. Treatment should be sought immediately as ear infections can cause considerable discomfort and may indicate allergies, hormonal abnormalities or hereditary disease.",
"Blood blisters (hematoma) are the result of blood accumulation in the ear flap. They’re often caused by infection, ear mites, fleas or trapped debris that causes your cat to scratch her ears or shake her head excessively.",
"Cats need healthy feet to scratch, climb and achieve their famed acrobatic landings. That’s why it’s important to regularly examine and clean your cat’s paws and make sure they’re wound-free.",
"Your cat’s feet should always be kept clean. Aside from causing pain, unhealthy substances that stick to her feet may end up on her tongue during grooming. Once each day, give your cat’s paws a gentle wipe with a damp cloth, checking between her toes and around the paw pads. Keeping your floors and other surfaces free of debris and household chemicals will go a long way to help keep your cat’s feet clean.",
"Cats are natural explorers who sometimes get into foreign places. Check your cat’s paws regularly for any cuts, sores, splinters or swellings. Remove splinters or debris gently with tweezers and clean any small cuts. If you notice any blood, pus or an unusual odor, please take your cat to the vet to check for infection.",
"Long-haired kitties may have hair sprouting in between their toes. If this irritates your cat (you’ll know if she licks at the hair obsessively), trim them gently with a small pair of rounded scissors.",
"Be wary of your kitty’s sensitive paw pads. In hot and cold weather, moisturize them with a vet-recommended product and try to avoid letting your cat’s feet touch freezing patios, hot sidewalks or other uncomfortable surfaces.",
"If you notice your cat obsessively cleaning her paws, limping or favoring one leg, please investigate—she might require veterinary attention.",
"Does your kitty disappear when the clippers come out? Do you have to wrap her in a towel to give her a manicure? Follow these steps to help your cat relax while you trim.",
"Choose a chair in a quiet room where you can comfortably sit your cat on your lap. Get her when she’s relaxed and even sleepy, such as in her groggy, after-meal state. Take care that she isn’t able to spy any birds, wild animals or action outside nearby windows—and make sure no other pets are around.",
"Gently take one of your cat’s paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than three seconds. If your cat pulls her paw away, don’t squeeze or pinch, just follow her gesture, keeping in gentle contact. When she’s still again, give her pad a little press so that the nail extends out, then release her paw and immediately give her a treat. Do this every other day on a different toe until you’ve gotten to know all ten.",
"Your cat should be at ease with the sound of the clippers before you attempt to trim her nails. Sit her on your lap, put a piece of uncooked spaghetti into the clippers and hold them near your cat. (If she sniffs the clippers, set a treat on top of them for her to eat.) Next, while massaging one of your cat’s toes, gently press her toe pad. When the nail extends, clip the spaghetti with the clippers while still holding your cat’s paw gently. Now release her toe and quickly give her a treat.",
"The pink part of a cat’s nail, called the quick, is where the nerves and blood vessels are. Do NOT cut this sensitive area. Snip only the white part of the claw. It’s better to be cautious and cut less of the nail rather than risk cutting this area. If you do accidentally cut the quick, any bleeding can be stopped with a styptic powder or stick. It’s a good idea to keep it nearby while you trim.",
"With your cat in your lap facing away from you, take one of her toes in your hand, massage and press the pad until the nail extends. Now trim only the sharp tip of one nail, release your cat’s toe and quickly give her a treat. If your cat didn’t notice, clip another nail, but don’t trim more than two claws in one sitting until your cat is comfortable. Then, reward her with a special treat.",
"A nail-trimming every ten days to two weeks is recommended. If your cat refuses to let you clip her claws, ask your vet or a groomer for help.",
"If your cat resists, don’t raise your voice or punish her. Never attempt a clipping when your cat is agitated or you’re upset. And don’t rush—you may cut into the quick.",
"Do NOT declaw your cat. This surgery involves amputating the end of a cat’s toes and is highly discouraged by the ASPCA. Instead, trim regularly, provide your cat with appropriate scratching posts and ask your veterinarian about soft plastic covers for your cat’s claws.",
"Your cat needs clean, sharp teeth and healthy gums. Damage to the tongue, teeth, palate and gums can lead to many health risks for felines, but these can be prevented with regular home check-ups and good old-fashioned brushings.",
"If your kitty’s mouth has an abnormally strong odor, he may have digestive problems or a gum condition such as gingivitis, and should be examined by a vet.",
"With your cat facing you, gently push back his lips and take a look. The gums should be firm and pink, not white or red, and should show no signs of swelling. The teeth should be clean and free of any brownish tartar, and none should be loose or broken.",
"At any sign of gum inflammation, you should take your cat in for a veterinary exam. If left untreated, gum disease can develop, possibly leading to tooth loss or inability to eat Inflammation may also point to an internal problem like kidney disease or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.",
"Bacteria and plaque-forming foods can cause a buildup on a cat’s teeth. This can harden into tartar, possibly causing gingivitis, receding gums and tooth loss.",
"All you’ll need to brush your cat’s teeth are cotton swabs and a small toothbrush and tube of toothpaste formulated for felines. You can also use salt and water. Ask your vet to suggest the brushing supplies that he trusts, and be sure never to use toothpaste designed for people—the ingredients can be unhealthy for your cat.",
"First get your cat used to the idea of having her teeth brushed. Start by gently massaging her gums with your fingers or touching a cotton swab to them.",
"After a few sessions, put a little bit of cat-formulated toothpaste on her lips to get her used to the taste.",
"Introduce a toothbrush designed especially for cats—it will be smaller than human toothbrushes and have softer bristles. Toothbrushes that you can wear over your finger are also available and allow you to give a nice massage to your cat’s gums.",
"Chew toys can satisfy your cat’s natural desire to chomp, while making her teeth strong. Gnawing on a chew toy can also help floss your cat’s teeth, massage her gums and scrape away soft tartar.",
"Gingivitis: This inflammation of the gums is mainly seen in older cats. It may start as a dark red line bordering on the teeth. If left untreated, gums may become sore and ulceration may occur. This may be a sign of FIV or other infection.",
"Stomatitis: This inflammation of the mouth lining may result from a foreign body in the mouth, a viral disease or dental problems. The cat will have difficulty eating and the inside of the mouth will appear red.",
"Salivary Cyst: If salivary glands or ducts that carry saliva to the mouth become blocked, a cyst may form under the tongue.",
"A good home eye exam just before grooming can clue you into any tearing, crust, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Here are few simple tips to keep your kitty’s eyes bright and healthy.",
"Face your cat in a brightly lit area and look her in the eyes. They should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball should be white. Her pupils should be equal in size.",
"Roll down your kitty’s eyelid gently with your thumb and take a look at the lid’s lining. It should be pink, not red or white.",
"Wipe away any crusty gunk from your cat’s eyes with a damp cotton ball. Always wipe away from the corner of the eye, and use a fresh cotton ball for each eye. Snip away any long hairs that could be blocking her vision or poking her eyes. Try not to use eye washes or eye drops unless they’ve been prescribed by your vet.",
"How can you tell if there is something wrong with one or both of your cat’s eyes? Look out for the following:",
"Certain body language will also alert you to possible eye distress. If your cat is constantly squinting or pawing at her eye area, give her eyes a good inspection. If you find any of the above symptoms, you should immediately call your vet.",
"Third eyelid protrusion: If the third eyelid becomes visible or crosses your cat’s eye, he may have a wound or may be suffering from diarrhea, worms or a virus.",
"Watery eyes: The fur around your cat’s eyes may be stained with tears because of blocked tear ducts or an overproduction of tears.",
"Many feline eye disorders can be treated with vet-prescribed drops or ointments—your vet will show you how to apply eye and ear drops at home.",
"The best way to prevent eye conditions is to make sure your cat gets all her vaccinations and has thorough check-ups. Please examine her eyes regularly and consult a vet if you find any abnormalities. Eye conditions that are left untreated can lead to impaired sight or even blindness.",
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"parsed_md": "Cat Grooming Tips | ASPCA\n\nSkip to content\n\nASPCA\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n## Primary Nav Menu\n\n * Key Issues\n\n * Animal Homelessness\n * Animal Cruelty\n * Our Response\n\n * Animal Rescue\n * Animal Placement\n * Animal Protection\n * How You Can Help\n\n * Ways to Give\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Take Action\n * Adopt a Pet\n\n * About Us\n * Adopt\n * NYC\n * News\n * ASPCA Pro\n\nDonate\n\n# Cat Grooming Tips\n\nA clean cat is a happy cat, and we're here to help! From nail trims to\nbathing, a little maintenance goes a long way. Read on to find out how to keep\nyour kitty’s eyes, ears, teeth, skin and fur healthy and clean. Please note:\nThere are some cats who do not tolerate being groomed. If your cat fights the\ngrooming process, and there is some potential that injury could occur to your\ncat or yourself, please make an appointment with a professional groomer or a\nveterinarian to have your cat groomed.\n\n### Skin and Fur Care\n\nBathing Your Cat\n\nWith her built-in grooming tools (tongue and teeth), your fastidious feline is\nwell-equipped to tackle her own hair care needs. But if she is very dirty or\ngets into something sticky or smelly, you may need to give her a bath. Follow\nthese steps to ensure minimal stress and maximum efficiency.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n 1. Schedule baths when your cat is at her most mellow. A play session with a cat dancer or other toy of choice can help tire out even the friskiest of felines.f\n 2. For your own protection, we recommend trimming Fluffy’s claws before bathing.\n 3. Give your cat a good brushing to remove any loose hair and mats.\n 4. Gently place some cotton in her ears to keep the water out.\n 5. Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you’ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn’t slip. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm (not hot, please!) water.\n 6. Use a hand-held spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in her ears, eyes and nose. If you don’t have a spray hose, a plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works great.\n 7. Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat shampoo (human shampoo can dry out her skin) to five parts water, working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth. Take care to avoid the face, ears and eyes.\n 8. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off your cat with a spray hose or pitcher; again, be sure the water is lukewarm. Take good care that all residue has been removed, as it can irritate the skin and act as a magnet for dirt.\n 9. Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your pet’s face. Plain water is fine unless her face is very dirty—in which case, we recommend using an extra-diluted solution of shampoo, being very cautious around her ears and eyes.\n 10. Wrap your cat in a large towel and dry her with it in a warm place, away from drafts. If your kitty doesn’t mind the noise, you can use a blow dryer—on the lowest heat setting. If your pet has long hair, you may need to carefully untangle her fur with a wide-toothed comb.\n 11. Reward your cat with endless praise—and her favorite treat—for a successful bathing session.\n\nBrushing Your Cat\n\nBrushing your cat not only removes dirt, grease and dead hair from her coat,\nbut it helps to remove skin flakes and stimulates blood circulation, improving\nthe overall condition of her skin. One or two brushings per week will help\nkitty to keep her healthy glow—and you’ll find that regular sessions are\nespecially beneficial when your cat ages and is no longer able to groom so\nmeticulously on her own.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Before brushing, check out the condition of your kitty’s coat. If it’s healthy, her hair will have a natural gloss and spring back under your hand when you touch it. There shouldn’t be any bald patches or signs of fleas and ticks, and her skin should be free of wounds and unusual bumps.\n * For short-haired cats: With a metal comb, work the brush through your cat’s fur from head to tail to remove dirt and debris. Work along the lie of her fur, brushing in the direction the coat grows. Brush all over her body, including her chest and abdomen, concentrating on one section at a time to remove dead hair and tangles. A rubber brush can be especially effective for removing dead hair on cats with short fur.\n * For long-haired cats: Long-haired cats who live indoors shed throughout the year and need grooming sessions every few days to remove dead hair and prevent tangles. Start with her abdomen and legs, gently combing the fur upward toward her head. Comb the neck fur upward, toward her chin. Make a part down the middle of her tail and gently brush out the fur on either side. You can sprinkle talcum powder over knots and gently use your fingers to tease them apart. If the knots don’t come out by hand, try using a mat-splitter.\n * During your weekly grooming sessions, run your hands along your cat’s body, checking for wounds, bumps and hidden tangles. Check for ticks and flea dirt, black specks of dried blood left behind by fleas. Sneak a peek under her tail to check for feces attached to the fur that may need to be snipped away with scissors. It’s also important to check around your cat’s anus for tan, rice-sized objects—these may indicate the presence of tapeworm.\n * Neglecting to brush your kitty’s coat can lead to painful tangles and a bellyful of hair. You’ll know if your cat is suffering from hairballs when he coughs them up onto the floor or expels them in his feces. If, despite regular brushing, your cat continues to suffer from hairballs, there are several remedies available. Please ask your vet to recommend a solution.\n\nSkin Problems\n\nThe condition of your cat’s skin is an indication of her overall health. When\na skin problem occurs, your cat may respond with excessive scratching, chewing\nand/or licking. A wide range of causes—from external parasites and allergies\nto seasonal changes and stress, or a combination of these—may be affecting\nyour cat’s skin and should be investigated. Skin problems are one of the most\ncommon reasons pet parents seek veterinary care.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nSymptoms of Skin Problems in Cats\n\n * Constant scratching, licking and chewing at the skin, especially around the head and neck\n * Scabs\n * Redness or inflammation\n * Round, scaly patches on the face and paws\n * Dry, flaky or otherwise irritated skin\n * Hair loss, bald patches\n * Hairballs\n * Rashes\n * Swellings, lumps or skin discoloration\n * Drainage of blood or pus\n\nOne of the following may be causing an abnormality with your cat’s skin and\nshould be investigated:\n\n * Ringworm: This highly contagious fungal infection can result in inflammation, scaly patches and hair loss. Lesions are most commonly seen on the head, ears and paws, but sometimes no signs are seen. You’ll want to have your veterinarian treat it immediately to prevent other pets and people in the household from becoming infected.\n * Fleas: Not only do fleas irritate the skin, cats can have an allergic response when exposed to them. Symptoms commonly include excessive scratching, thinning of hair above the base of the tail, crusts and red, raised skin lesions. Some cats may also be sensitive to flea-treatment products; certain flea collars, for example, may cause redness and irritation around the neck.\n * Other external parasites: Ear mites usually cause itching and redness around the ears, and a dark, coffee ground-like material can be seen in the ear canals. Lice can produce intense itching, and mange mites can cause severe flaking and scaling.\n * Seasonal allergies: Your cat’s constant scratching may be due to her sensitivity to common allergens from trees, mold and grasses.\n * Food allergies: Many foods (such as beef, milk, poultry and corn), fillers and colorings can be seen as foreign by your cat’s immune system and can lead to itching and rashes.\n * Grooming products: Certain shampoos and grooming products can irritate your cat’s skin.\n * Seasonal changes: Many cats, like people, get dry, flaky skin in the winter.\n * Environmental factors: Contact with certain chemicals or fabrics can cause skin irritation, as can exposure to the sun or excessive cold.\n * Bacterial or yeast infections: These infections most commonly follow the onset of another skin disorder.\n * Tumors: A variety of benign and malignant skin growths can develop in cats.\n * Stress: Anxiety may cause cats to excessively lick and chew, causing hair loss.\n\nYou should visit your vet for an exam as soon as you notice any abnormality in\nyour pet’s skin, such as excessive hair loss, flaking and scaling, redness and\nbald patches, or if your pet begins to excessively scratch, lick and/or bite\nareas on his fur.\n\nAfter obtaining a history and performing a thorough physical examination of\nyour cat, your vet may perform some of the following diagnostic tests in order\nto find the cause of your cat’s symptoms:\n\n * Skin scraping with findings evaluated under a microscope to check for mites\n * \"Tape test\" to check for parasites\n * Individual hair examination under a microscope\n * Bacterial culture and sensitivity tests\n * Skin biopsy\n * Food and other allergy testing\n * Blood tests to assess your cat’s overall health\n * Microscopic evaluation of cells to establish if bacteria or yeast are present\n\nWhich Cats Are Prone to Skin Problems?\n\nBecause of the wide ranges of causes, cats of all ages and breeds are\nsusceptible to issues involving skin. Young, elderly, immunocompromised and\ncats living in overcrowded, stressful environments may be more susceptible to\nskin problems than others.\n\nTo Prevent Skin Problems\n\n * Use natural, hypoallergenic soaps and shampoos recommended for use on cats.\n * Brush your cat regularly to prevent matting of hair.\n * Feed your cat a healthy, balanced food without fillers or artificial ingredients.\n * Implement a flea-treatment program recommended by your veterinarian.\n * Thoroughly clean and vacuum your home (and remember to always throw away the bag).\n * Provide calm living conditions for your cat.\n * Your vet may prescribe skin creams and/or oral medications to prevent skin problems.\n\nTo Treat Skin Problems\n\nAsk your vet about the following treatments:\n\n * Topical products, including shampoos, dips and sprays, to prevent and treat parasites\n * A balanced diet to help maintain healthy skin and coat\n * Antibiotic or antifungal medications\n * A dietary supplement containing essential fatty acids\n * Corticosteroids and antihistamines may be prescribed to control itching.\n * Hypoallergenic diet for food allergies\n\nShedding\n\nShedding is a cat’s natural process of losing dead hair. Indoor cats can shed\nall year-round. Regularly grooming your cat and vacuuming hair from your house\nshould minimize the inconvenience of shedding. However, if you see bald\npatches in your cat’s fur or notice a significant loss of hair, the underlying\ncause may be a health-related problem and should be investigated by a\nveterinarian.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nA variety of medical, dietary and stress-related issues can cause your cat to\nlose more hair than is normal. If you notice he’s losing an excessive amount\nof hair or has bald patches, please consult your veterinarian immediately.\nYour cat may be suffering from one of the following health issues:\n\n * Allergies\n * Ringworm\n * Bacterial infection\n * Fleas\n * Hormonal imbalance such as hyperthyroidism\n * Poor diet\n * Stress\n * Certain medications\n * Pregnancy or lactation\n * Sunburn\n\nIf your cat obsessively licks, bites or scratches, OR if he’s losing patches\nof hair or stops to scratch or bite the same few spots persistently, then it’s\nimportant you take him in for a veterinary exam. There may be a medical,\ndietary or stress-related issue that needs immediate attention.\n\nIf your cat sheds a lot and your veterinarian has determined that there is no\nunderlying medical cause, there are a few things you can do to minimize his\nhair loss:\n\n * Feed him a healthy, balanced diet.\n * Groom him regularly.\n * Examine your cat’s skin and coat during your grooming sessions. Checking for hair loss, redness, bumps, cuts, fleas, ticks or other parasites will be a fast way to determine whether you need to go the vet to solve your pet’s shedding.\n\nIf your cat’s shedding is normal, the worst you may end up with is a hairy\nwardrobe and home—your cat, however, may suffer from hairballs if she isn’t\ngroomed regularly. If her shedding is due to an underlying medical cause,\nincluding allergies, parasites, infections or disease, her health may continue\nto worsen if you don’t seek veterinary care. Additionally, cats who are not\ngroomed appropriately can become matted—this is especially true for long-\nhaired cats. Matted hair can be painful and lead to underlying skin problems.\n\n### Ear Care\n\nYour cat’s ears may be able to pick up the sound of a bag of treats being\nopened across the house, but they could still use a little help staying clean.\nMonitoring your kitty’s ears once per week for wax, debris and infection will\nhelp those sensitive sonar detectors stay perky and alert to your every move.\n\nExpand to read more\n\nOuter Ear Check\n\nA healthy feline ear flap, or pinna, has a layer of hair on its outer surface\nwith no bald spots, and its inner surface is clean and light pink. If you see\nany discharge, redness or swelling, your cat’s ears should be checked by a\nveterinarian.\n\nInner Ear Exam\n\nBring kitty into a quiet room where there are no other pets. Gently fold back\neach ear and look down into the canal. Healthy inner ears will be pale pink in\ncolor, carry no debris or odor and will have minimal if no earwax. If you find\nthat your cat’s ears are caked with wax or you detect an odor, please bring\nher in for a veterinary exam.\n\nEar Cleaning 101\n\n 1. Place a little bit of liquid ear cleaner (ask your vet for a recommendation) onto a clean cotton ball or piece of gauze.\n 2. Fold kitty’s ear back gently and wipe away any debris or earwax that you can see on the underside of her ear.\n 3. Lift away the dirt and wax rather than rubbing it into the ear. And do not attempt to clean the canal—probing inside of your cat’s ear can cause trauma or infection.\n\nSigns of Ear Problems\n\nWatch for the following signs that may indicate your cat’s ears should be\nchecked by a veterinarian.\n\n * Persistent scratching and pawing of the ear area\n * Sensitivity to touch\n * Head tilting or shaking\n * Loss of balance and disorientation\n * Redness or swelling of the ear flap or canal\n * Unpleasant odor\n * Black or yellowish discharge\n * Accumulation of dark brown wax\n * Hearing loss\n * Bleeding\n\nKnow Your Ear Disorders\n\n * Ear mites are common parasites that are highly contagious among pets. Telltale signs include excessive itching of the ears and debris that resembles coffee grounds.\n * Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria, yeast or foreign debris caught in the ear canal. Treatment should be sought immediately as ear infections can cause considerable discomfort and may indicate allergies, hormonal abnormalities or hereditary disease.\n * Blood blisters (hematoma) are the result of blood accumulation in the ear flap. They’re often caused by infection, ear mites, fleas or trapped debris that causes your cat to scratch her ears or shake her head excessively.\n\n### Paw and Nail Care\n\nHealthy Paws\n\nCats need healthy feet to scratch, climb and achieve their famed acrobatic\nlandings. That’s why it’s important to regularly examine and clean your cat’s\npaws and make sure they’re wound-free.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Your cat’s feet should always be kept clean. Aside from causing pain, unhealthy substances that stick to her feet may end up on her tongue during grooming. Once each day, give your cat’s paws a gentle wipe with a damp cloth, checking between her toes and around the paw pads. Keeping your floors and other surfaces free of debris and household chemicals will go a long way to help keep your cat’s feet clean.\n * Cats are natural explorers who sometimes get into foreign places. Check your cat’s paws regularly for any cuts, sores, splinters or swellings. Remove splinters or debris gently with tweezers and clean any small cuts. If you notice any blood, pus or an unusual odor, please take your cat to the vet to check for infection.\n * Long-haired kitties may have hair sprouting in between their toes. If this irritates your cat (you’ll know if she licks at the hair obsessively), trim them gently with a small pair of rounded scissors.\n * Be wary of your kitty’s sensitive paw pads. In hot and cold weather, moisturize them with a vet-recommended product and try to avoid letting your cat’s feet touch freezing patios, hot sidewalks or other uncomfortable surfaces.\n * If you notice your cat obsessively cleaning her paws, limping or favoring one leg, please investigate—she might require veterinary attention.\n\nNail Care\n\nDoes your kitty disappear when the clippers come out? Do you have to wrap her\nin a towel to give her a manicure? Follow these steps to help your cat relax\nwhile you trim.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n 1. Choose a chair in a quiet room where you can comfortably sit your cat on your lap. Get her when she’s relaxed and even sleepy, such as in her groggy, after-meal state. Take care that she isn’t able to spy any birds, wild animals or action outside nearby windows—and make sure no other pets are around.\n 2. Gently take one of your cat’s paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than three seconds. If your cat pulls her paw away, don’t squeeze or pinch, just follow her gesture, keeping in gentle contact. When she’s still again, give her pad a little press so that the nail extends out, then release her paw and immediately give her a treat. Do this every other day on a different toe until you’ve gotten to know all ten.\n 3. Your cat should be at ease with the sound of the clippers before you attempt to trim her nails. Sit her on your lap, put a piece of uncooked spaghetti into the clippers and hold them near your cat. (If she sniffs the clippers, set a treat on top of them for her to eat.) Next, while massaging one of your cat’s toes, gently press her toe pad. When the nail extends, clip the spaghetti with the clippers while still holding your cat’s paw gently. Now release her toe and quickly give her a treat.\n 4. The pink part of a cat’s nail, called the quick, is where the nerves and blood vessels are. Do NOT cut this sensitive area. Snip only the white part of the claw. It’s better to be cautious and cut less of the nail rather than risk cutting this area. If you do accidentally cut the quick, any bleeding can be stopped with a styptic powder or stick. It’s a good idea to keep it nearby while you trim.\n 5. With your cat in your lap facing away from you, take one of her toes in your hand, massage and press the pad until the nail extends. Now trim only the sharp tip of one nail, release your cat’s toe and quickly give her a treat. If your cat didn’t notice, clip another nail, but don’t trim more than two claws in one sitting until your cat is comfortable. Then, reward her with a special treat.\n 6. A nail-trimming every ten days to two weeks is recommended. If your cat refuses to let you clip her claws, ask your vet or a groomer for help.\n 7. If your cat resists, don’t raise your voice or punish her. Never attempt a clipping when your cat is agitated or you’re upset. And don’t rush—you may cut into the quick.\n 8. Don’t try to trim all of your cat’s claws at one time.\n 9. Do NOT declaw your cat. This surgery involves amputating the end of a cat’s toes and is highly discouraged by the ASPCA. Instead, trim regularly, provide your cat with appropriate scratching posts and ask your veterinarian about soft plastic covers for your cat’s claws.\n\n### Dental Care\n\nYour cat needs clean, sharp teeth and healthy gums. Damage to the tongue,\nteeth, palate and gums can lead to many health risks for felines, but these\ncan be prevented with regular home check-ups and good old-fashioned brushings.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * If your kitty’s mouth has an abnormally strong odor, he may have digestive problems or a gum condition such as gingivitis, and should be examined by a vet.\n * With your cat facing you, gently push back his lips and take a look. The gums should be firm and pink, not white or red, and should show no signs of swelling. The teeth should be clean and free of any brownish tartar, and none should be loose or broken.\n * Watch for any of the following signs that could indicate problems in your cat’s mouth:\n * Dark red line along the gums\n * Red and swollen gums\n * Ulcers on gums or tongue\n * Loose teeth\n * Pus\n * Difficulty chewing food\n * Excessive drooling\n * Excessive pawing at the mouth area\n * At any sign of gum inflammation, you should take your cat in for a veterinary exam. If left untreated, gum disease can develop, possibly leading to tooth loss or inability to eat Inflammation may also point to an internal problem like kidney disease or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.\n * Bacteria and plaque-forming foods can cause a buildup on a cat’s teeth. This can harden into tartar, possibly causing gingivitis, receding gums and tooth loss.\n * All you’ll need to brush your cat’s teeth are cotton swabs and a small toothbrush and tube of toothpaste formulated for felines. You can also use salt and water. Ask your vet to suggest the brushing supplies that he trusts, and be sure never to use toothpaste designed for people—the ingredients can be unhealthy for your cat.\n\nBrush your cat’s teeth at home by following these simple steps:\n\n 1. First get your cat used to the idea of having her teeth brushed. Start by gently massaging her gums with your fingers or touching a cotton swab to them.\n 2. After a few sessions, put a little bit of cat-formulated toothpaste on her lips to get her used to the taste.\n 3. Introduce a toothbrush designed especially for cats—it will be smaller than human toothbrushes and have softer bristles. Toothbrushes that you can wear over your finger are also available and allow you to give a nice massage to your cat’s gums.\n 4. Apply the toothpaste to her teeth for a gentle brushing.\n\nChew toys can satisfy your cat’s natural desire to chomp, while making her\nteeth strong. Gnawing on a chew toy can also help floss your cat’s teeth,\nmassage her gums and scrape away soft tartar.\n\nIf your cat suffers from any of the symptoms mentioned below, please see the\nvet right away:\n\n * Gingivitis: This inflammation of the gums is mainly seen in older cats. It may start as a dark red line bordering on the teeth. If left untreated, gums may become sore and ulceration may occur. This may be a sign of FIV or other infection.\n * Periodontitis: If gingivitis invades the tooth socket, the tooth may become loose and an abscess may form.\n * Stomatitis: This inflammation of the mouth lining may result from a foreign body in the mouth, a viral disease or dental problems. The cat will have difficulty eating and the inside of the mouth will appear red.\n * Rodent Ulcer: A slowly enlarging sore or swelling on the upper lip.\n * Salivary Cyst: If salivary glands or ducts that carry saliva to the mouth become blocked, a cyst may form under the tongue.\n * Mouth Ulcers: Ulcers on a cat’s tongue and gums are sometimes caused by feline respiratory or kidney disease.\n\n### Eye Care\n\nA good home eye exam just before grooming can clue you into any tearing,\ncrust, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Here are\nfew simple tips to keep your kitty’s eyes bright and healthy.\n\nExpand to read more\n\n * Face your cat in a brightly lit area and look her in the eyes. They should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball should be white. Her pupils should be equal in size.\n * Roll down your kitty’s eyelid gently with your thumb and take a look at the lid’s lining. It should be pink, not red or white.\n * Wipe away any crusty gunk from your cat’s eyes with a damp cotton ball. Always wipe away from the corner of the eye, and use a fresh cotton ball for each eye. Snip away any long hairs that could be blocking her vision or poking her eyes. Try not to use eye washes or eye drops unless they’ve been prescribed by your vet.\n\nHow can you tell if there is something wrong with one or both of your cat’s\neyes? Look out for the following:\n\n * Discharge\n * Watering\n * Red or white eyelid linings\n * Crusty gunk in the corners of the eye\n * Tear-stained fur\n * Closed eye(s)\n * Cloudiness or change in eye color\n * Visible third eyelid\n\nCertain body language will also alert you to possible eye distress. If your\ncat is constantly squinting or pawing at her eye area, give her eyes a good\ninspection. If you find any of the above symptoms, you should immediately call\nyour vet.\n\nThe following eye-related disorders are commonly seen in cats:\n\n * Conjunctivitis: One or both of your cat’s eyes will look red and swollen, and there may be discharge.\n * Third eyelid protrusion: If the third eyelid becomes visible or crosses your cat’s eye, he may have a wound or may be suffering from diarrhea, worms or a virus.\n * Keratitis: If your cat’s cornea becomes inflamed, the eye will look cloudy and watery.\n * Cataracts: This opacity on the eye is often seen in elderly and diabetic cats.\n * Glaucoma: The cornea becomes cloudy and the eye enlarges due to an increased pressure in the eyeball.\n * Bulging eye: Bulging can occur because of accident or trauma or an eye tumor.\n * Retinal disease: Partial or total vision loss can happen when light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye degenerate.\n * Watery eyes: The fur around your cat’s eyes may be stained with tears because of blocked tear ducts or an overproduction of tears.\n\nMany feline eye disorders can be treated with vet-prescribed drops or\nointments—your vet will show you how to apply eye and ear drops at home.\n\nThe best way to prevent eye conditions is to make sure your cat gets all her\nvaccinations and has thorough check-ups. Please examine her eyes regularly and\nconsult a vet if you find any abnormalities. Eye conditions that are left\nuntreated can lead to impaired sight or even blindness.\n\n### Other Ways to Help:\n\n * Become a Monthly Member\n * Fundraise with Team ASPCA\n * Join the Mobile Action Team\n\n## Share this page:\n\n### Help the ASPCA Put a Stop to Animal Cruelty\n\nDonate\n\nASPCA\n\n * About Us\n * Careers\n * Contact\n * Press\n * Strategic Cause Partnerships\n * Pet Care\n * Shop\n\n© 2020 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All rights\nreserved. The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Privacy Policy\nLegal Info\n\nFacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagramPinterest\n\n#### Our Partnerships\n\n * Subaru\n\nExclusive Subaru VIP offer for ASPCA Guardians & Founders.\n\n * ASPCA Pet Health Insurance\n\nUnderwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company\n\n"
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"Notice that strange-colored growth on your cat's nail? That's probably claw fungus. It may appear innocuous, but it's both a cause and symptom of a fungal infection. Schedule a veterinarian appointment for treatment advice and use care when trimming your cat's claws -- injured nails are more prone to infection.",
"Your cat comes into contact with a host of fungi every day. Typically they don't build up in or on your cat's claws, though. Visible fungus can be a sign of fungal infection, technically (albeit generically) called onychomycosis. It could also be a symptom of internal health problems, including immune system- related diseases.",
"Cause aside, fungus builds up in, on and around cat nails, often spreading to other paws and claws. In the short term it usually causes brittle nails, called onychorrhexis. Mild to severe health complications can result from fungal infections and other fungal-related conditions. It's almost always painful.",
"Is your cat licking and biting his paws more than usual? When he walks, does it look like he's in pain? These symptoms are early to mid-stage indicators that he may have claw fungus.",
"Put your cat on your lap -- belly up or down, whichever he's more accustomed to -- and check his paws for yellow, black or green growth or crusts. Press the pad between your pointer finger and thumb to protract his claws for a closer look.",
"In addition to the glaring presence of fungus, your cat may show other symptoms of fungal infection, including redness or swelling around the nail or abnormal nail color. These are usually accompanied by paw pain.",
"Most cat nail disorders have good prognoses, claw fungus included. In addition to natural products and over-the-counter treatments, your veterinarian can prescribe stronger medicated ointment after sampling and testing the fungus. Medication to reduce inflammation may also be advised.",
"You may need to clear away nail debris during treatment -- remember, broken nails are more prone to infection. Wash your cat's paw in warm water and gently remove all loose material, fungus included.",
"In general, topical treatment clears up nail fungus. In extreme cases, when the fungal infection has a foothold deep inside the nail, it may require surgical removal. Fungi multiply quickly and are quite contagious, so isolate your cat from other pets, if possible, and use caution when handling him.",
"One of the easiest ways for a cat to get claw fungus is through a broken nail. This can happen naturally, but in many cases results from improper nail trimming.",
"Research the proper way to trim your cat's nails. Cut perpendicular to the nail or use specialty guillotine-style clippers; never use scissors. Avoid the quick of the nail -- the colored part of the nail where blood vessels and nerve endings are bundled. In cats with light-colored paws, the quick is pink -- a stark contrast to white nails. If your cat has darker nails, look for a drastic change and err on the side of caution.",
"If your cat's claw is bleeding, clean the wound and bandage it, if possible. Check regularly to make sure it's healing properly and contact a veterinarian if necessary."
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1,797,931 | How To Clean a Hamster's Teeth | You can help your hamster keep its teeth clean by feeding it hard foods like store-bought pellet food or seed mixture. You should only be giving your hamster soft foods if it has some kind of dental disease that makes it hard for it to chew. Snacking on hard foods is another way to keep your hamster’s teeth healthy, so feel free to give it raw fruits and vegetables full of nutrients. Try giving it a dog biscuit as a treat every once in a while too, because the hardness with help keep its teeth short. When it's not eating, your hamster should be gnawing on chew toys or even a small nylon dog bone to keep its teeth at a healthy length. | [
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"Because a hamsterís health can deteriorate so quickly, itís important to be aware of key signs of illness so that you can take action before the illness has a chance to get to tight a hold on your little friend. Here are some things to watch for:",
"dull looking partly closed eyes, weeping from the eyes, hunched walking, wet fur, matted fur, fur loss, a loss of sheen on the fur, discolored fur at the tail, diarrhea, not eating, not drinking, wasting or losing weight dramatically, lethargy, excessive drinking, shaking, wheezing, sneezing, coughing, lumps, bumps, rashes, or any sudden change of habit or temperament.",
"These symptoms alone or in different combinations indicate an assortment of problems, many of which can be life threatening. If you value your hamsterís life, itís important that when you see these symptoms you seek the help of a trained veterinary specialist even if you may not be able to identify an illness.",
"I will try to give a list of some common illnesses next - some are not life threatening while some will kill in 24 to 48 hours. Itís important that you realize that this document is in no way intended as a complete list and that only a qualified vet should diagnose a hamster illness.",
"Hamster teeth should be yellow or brownish white. As you may know, hamster incisors grow perpetually. This may be a problem if the hamster chooses not to gnaw to file down his teeth. You should inspect your hamsterís teeth regularly. If they are getting too long, the hamster will not be able to eat properly. Also there is a condition called malocclusion which is an inherited misalignment of the teeth. A hamster can die from starvation with this problem, but there is also a risk that the teeth themselves will grow until they penetrate the skull, killing the hamster. The teeth in this case need to be clipped. A vet can trim them for you. If your hamster has maloccluded teeth, you will have to have this done regularly, about every other month, but you should check his teeth routinely when you clean his cage. The vet can show you how to use baby nail clippers or nippers to keep the teeth at the right length if you are brave enough or independent enough to do this yourself. Do not feed your hamster sweets meant for humans and limit the amount of sweetened hamsters treats as they are not good for hamster molars. Sticky foods can gum up the teeth and cheek pouches and cause problems.",
"Teeth can be knocked out on impacted during a fall. This is not good. Because hamster teeth are not rooted the way a humanís teeth are, there is probably no way to save the tooth. If it was an incisor that was knocked out, the hamster may have an awful time eating and will have to have his teeth clipped regularly as with the maloccluded teeth.",
"Ears are favorite sites for some parasites. They can also become infected. You should check your hamsterís ears regularly for any change. Also, if your hamster walks funny or is generally lethargic, it could be an ear infection that has affected his inner ear. Again a vet is your best chance to help your hamsters.",
"Hamsters donít see well in the first place so an eye injury is usually not life threatening or even dehabilitating. Wood shavings sometimes cause injury to a hamsterís eye. Eyes may also become infected after a scratch during a struggle with other hamsters. Sometimes this causes fur loss around the eye or bulging of the eye. Some hamsters even have allergies. All of these ailments will cause an eye to weep. The weeping in turn can stick the eye shut. Syrian hamsters can have a genetic disorder called entropion which chronically turns an eyelid in, causing the eye lashes to irritate the eye. These ailments can be treated with warm water or warm saline solution and a cotton swab. Gently swab the eye and pull it carefully open. In the case of Entropion there is no permanent cure. For infection you should see a vet to get an antibiotic cream or eye drops. If your hamster has a bulging eye or has lost an eye, you should see a vet; many times the swelling will go down on itís own but there are some cases where it might not. A hamsterís eye may also get cloudy, go white, gray or even blue. This could be an infection or a cataract. This condition also requires a vetís attention even though there may be nothing a vet can do for a cataract. If itís an infection, your hamster will probably need medication.",
"Nails, like teeth, grow without end. If you let them they will grow awkwardly long to the point your hamster may have a tough time eating. To help your hamster remain manually dexterous, youíll have to keep his nails from getting out of control. There are two good ways to do this: baby nail clippers or sand paper. With the nail clipper method, youíll have to hold your hamster while you trim each nail. If you look closely, you will see that the nail has a thin part and a thicker part. The thickened part of the nail, the quick, is actually alive. There are blood vessels inside that will bleed if you trim the nail too short. So only trim the thin part of the nail. Anyone who has tried this knows that it can be a challenge to hold the hamsters still while you give them a manicure. Thatís where the ingenious sand paper method comes into play. If you mount sand paper on a wooden ramp and lean it at a severe angle on a wall of the hamsterís cage, the hamster will try to climb it and subsequently file his own nails down. The only hazard in this method is that if the hamster files too long on the ramp heíll get sore feet, so watch to make sure you get the ramp out of the cage before this happens.",
"Hamsters usually do a good job taking care of their cheek pouches. On rare occasions they might have a problem. If they tried to stuff a large item or hazardous item into their pouch, they could become impacted. In this case the hamster will look like he has a swollen face on one side. (Hamsters look very puffy when their cheeks are full.) If he has his pouch full for longer than a day and he is wet around he face, neck, and arm - itís likely he has an impacted pouch. A vet will have to empty the pouch for the hamster. You want to have this done soon. If it goes too long, it could become abscessed and he could lose the pouch or even die. Sometimes if there is a problem with a hamsterís cheek pouch, the hamster will turn the pouch out of his mouth. This is usually due to soreness and infection. Again a vet is the best answer. You may try to turn the pouch back in, but I find this is not easy even if you know what you are doing.",
"Pouches are also a common site for tumors. The accessibility of this pouch is one of the reasons hamsters have been used in tumor research so often. You should pay attention to your hamsterís neck and pouch area for tumors or lumps and see a vet if you find one.",
"Sometimes if a hamster gets into a fight or is unlucky with a sharp edge on some plastic wheels they can get a wound. For the most part your hamster will know what to do to keep these wounds clean. But if it is in a hard to reach area or is bleeding you may want to help your hamster. A hard to reach spot is a good place to use a little triple antibiotic ointment.. If the wound is closer to the face or in an easily accessible area you may want to use a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide (approximately 3 parts water to 1 part peroxide). If the wound becomes infected, you should take the hamster to a vet for treatment. Some wounds can infect and become abscesses that will look a lot like a tumor. In those cases the abscess may have to be drained.",
"Syrian hamsters are what is known permissive hibernators, meaning they lose weight in favor of storing food for the winter and then arenít obligated to hibernate at all or they will wake during hibernation and eat from their stores of food. Obligatory hibernators will gain lots of weight for the winter and then sleep though it. The trouble is that hamsters arenít good at hibernating. Some hamsters can not hibernate at all; some hibernate and die of hypothermia. There is no reason your pet hamster should need to hibernate. There are a few things you can do to see that it doesnít happen. First, see to it they have plenty of light during the day. Next, make sure the temperature is at 70 degrees or higher. Also, do not allow the hamster to make a huge storage cache of food. Keep the hamster away from drafty locations. And last, donít fill the cage with two inches or more of litter; one inch and some nesting material is fine.",
"If your hamster tries to hibernate, they will look shaky, their temperature will be low, and they will be less active than normal. They may even look dead, though on close examination youíll see whiskers move. If this happens youíll want to move the hamster into a warmer place and maybe hold him for a while next to you until his body temperature rises.",
"There are a number of types of lump your hamster could develop. Some are fatal and cause severe symptoms and some are relatively mild. A lump may be a cyst or blocked gland or it can be a fatty mass or cancerous growth. Most small surface lumps can now be fairly safely removed by a competent vet if caught early. Some lumps arenít dangerous and may not need removal.",
"The most common site for lumps is the cheeks and neck but they may occur almost anywhere. Adult females especially nursing mothers have a risk of developing a mastitis. The area around a nipple and breast may become red, hard, and swollen. The hamster should see a vet for medication and in extreme cases surgery. If the mother has nursing pups and they are older than a week, carefully take the whole cage to the vet. If the pups are younger, I would probably wait to take her. Scent glands can also become infected and swollen. Dwarves have a scent gland on their bellies about where their naval should be. Syrians have scent glands on their hips, the outside of their lower waist and thighs. Young pups are most susceptible to this type of infection.",
"Internal lumps can be more difficult. Most internal lumps are usually inoperable mainly because the hamster can not survive long enough under general anesthesia. Then too, there are conditions under which you may never see the lump until your hamsters passes away. The best advice I could give here is play with your hamsters routinely; pay attention to the way they look and feel. Every time I clean a cage the hamsters in that cage get a physical exam. If I find a lump, which thankfully is very rare, the hamster goes to the vet to have it checked.",
"Remember anytime you have any trouble with your hamster a good veterinarian can be you and your hamsterís best friend. I try to learn something new every time I visit a vet. Since Iím paying for the visit, I expect the vet to communicate with me. You should too.",
"Well, that wraps up this addition. Next time Iím going to cover some of the serious problems - both diseases and parasites that are rare but can affect your hamsterís good health. Until next time, take care of those hamsters."
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If you value your hamsterís\nlife, itís important that when you see these symptoms you seek the help of a\ntrained veterinary specialist even if you may not be able to identify an\nillness.\n\nI will try to give a list of some common illnesses next - some are not life\nthreatening while some will kill in 24 to 48 hours. Itís important that you\nrealize that this document is in no way intended as a complete list and that\nonly a qualified vet should diagnose a hamster illness.\n\nTeeth\n\nHamster teeth should be yellow or brownish white. As you may know, hamster\nincisors grow perpetually. This may be a problem if the hamster chooses not to\ngnaw to file down his teeth. You should inspect your hamsterís teeth\nregularly. If they are getting too long, the hamster will not be able to eat\nproperly. Also there is a condition called malocclusion which is an inherited\nmisalignment of the teeth. A hamster can die from starvation with this\nproblem, but there is also a risk that the teeth themselves will grow until\nthey penetrate the skull, killing the hamster. The teeth in this case need to\nbe clipped. A vet can trim them for you. If your hamster has maloccluded\nteeth, you will have to have this done regularly, about every other month, but\nyou should check his teeth routinely when you clean his cage. The vet can show\nyou how to use baby nail clippers or nippers to keep the teeth at the right\nlength if you are brave enough or independent enough to do this yourself. Do\nnot feed your hamster sweets meant for humans and limit the amount of\nsweetened hamsters treats as they are not good for hamster molars. Sticky\nfoods can gum up the teeth and cheek pouches and cause problems.\n\nTeeth can be knocked out on impacted during a fall. This is not good. Because\nhamster teeth are not rooted the way a humanís teeth are, there is probably no\nway to save the tooth. If it was an incisor that was knocked out, the hamster\nmay have an awful time eating and will have to have his teeth clipped\nregularly as with the maloccluded teeth.\n\nEars\n\nEars are favorite sites for some parasites. They can also become infected. You\nshould check your hamsterís ears regularly for any change. Also, if your\nhamster walks funny or is generally lethargic, it could be an ear infection\nthat has affected his inner ear. Again a vet is your best chance to help your\nhamsters.\n\nEyes\n\nHamsters donít see well in the first place so an eye injury is usually not\nlife threatening or even dehabilitating. Wood shavings sometimes cause injury\nto a hamsterís eye. Eyes may also become infected after a scratch during a\nstruggle with other hamsters. Sometimes this causes fur loss around the eye or\nbulging of the eye. Some hamsters even have allergies. All of these ailments\nwill cause an eye to weep. The weeping in turn can stick the eye shut. Syrian\nhamsters can have a genetic disorder called entropion which chronically turns\nan eyelid in, causing the eye lashes to irritate the eye. These ailments can\nbe treated with warm water or warm saline solution and a cotton swab. Gently\nswab the eye and pull it carefully open. In the case of Entropion there is no\npermanent cure. For infection you should see a vet to get an antibiotic cream\nor eye drops. If your hamster has a bulging eye or has lost an eye, you should\nsee a vet; many times the swelling will go down on itís own but there are some\ncases where it might not. A hamsterís eye may also get cloudy, go white, gray\nor even blue. This could be an infection or a cataract. This condition also\nrequires a vetís attention even though there may be nothing a vet can do for a\ncataract. If itís an infection, your hamster will probably need medication.\n\nNails\n\nNails, like teeth, grow without end. If you let them they will grow awkwardly\nlong to the point your hamster may have a tough time eating. To help your\nhamster remain manually dexterous, youíll have to keep his nails from getting\nout of control. There are two good ways to do this: baby nail clippers or sand\npaper. With the nail clipper method, youíll have to hold your hamster while\nyou trim each nail. If you look closely, you will see that the nail has a thin\npart and a thicker part. The thickened part of the nail, the quick, is\nactually alive. There are blood vessels inside that will bleed if you trim the\nnail too short. So only trim the thin part of the nail. Anyone who has tried\nthis knows that it can be a challenge to hold the hamsters still while you\ngive them a manicure. Thatís where the ingenious sand paper method comes into\nplay. If you mount sand paper on a wooden ramp and lean it at a severe angle\non a wall of the hamsterís cage, the hamster will try to climb it and\nsubsequently file his own nails down. The only hazard in this method is that\nif the hamster files too long on the ramp heíll get sore feet, so watch to\nmake sure you get the ramp out of the cage before this happens.\n\nPouches\n\nHamsters usually do a good job taking care of their cheek pouches. On rare\noccasions they might have a problem. If they tried to stuff a large item or\nhazardous item into their pouch, they could become impacted. In this case the\nhamster will look like he has a swollen face on one side. (Hamsters look very\npuffy when their cheeks are full.) If he has his pouch full for longer than a\nday and he is wet around he face, neck, and arm - itís likely he has an\nimpacted pouch. A vet will have to empty the pouch for the hamster. You want\nto have this done soon. If it goes too long, it could become abscessed and he\ncould lose the pouch or even die. Sometimes if there is a problem with a\nhamsterís cheek pouch, the hamster will turn the pouch out of his mouth. This\nis usually due to soreness and infection. Again a vet is the best answer. You\nmay try to turn the pouch back in, but I find this is not easy even if you\nknow what you are doing.\n\nPouches are also a common site for tumors. The accessibility of this pouch is\none of the reasons hamsters have been used in tumor research so often. You\nshould pay attention to your hamsterís neck and pouch area for tumors or lumps\nand see a vet if you find one.\n\nWounds\n\nSometimes if a hamster gets into a fight or is unlucky with a sharp edge on\nsome plastic wheels they can get a wound. For the most part your hamster will\nknow what to do to keep these wounds clean. But if it is in a hard to reach\narea or is bleeding you may want to help your hamster. A hard to reach spot is\na good place to use a little triple antibiotic ointment.. If the wound is\ncloser to the face or in an easily accessible area you may want to use a 3%\nsolution of hydrogen peroxide (approximately 3 parts water to 1 part\nperoxide). If the wound becomes infected, you should take the hamster to a vet\nfor treatment. Some wounds can infect and become abscesses that will look a\nlot like a tumor. In those cases the abscess may have to be drained.\n\nHibernation\n\nSyrian hamsters are what is known permissive hibernators, meaning they lose\nweight in favor of storing food for the winter and then arenít obligated to\nhibernate at all or they will wake during hibernation and eat from their\nstores of food. Obligatory hibernators will gain lots of weight for the winter\nand then sleep though it. The trouble is that hamsters arenít good at\nhibernating. Some hamsters can not hibernate at all; some hibernate and die of\nhypothermia. There is no reason your pet hamster should need to hibernate.\nThere are a few things you can do to see that it doesnít happen. First, see to\nit they have plenty of light during the day. Next, make sure the temperature\nis at 70 degrees or higher. Also, do not allow the hamster to make a huge\nstorage cache of food. Keep the hamster away from drafty locations. And last,\ndonít fill the cage with two inches or more of litter; one inch and some\nnesting material is fine.\n\nIf your hamster tries to hibernate, they will look shaky, their temperature\nwill be low, and they will be less active than normal. They may even look\ndead, though on close examination youíll see whiskers move. If this happens\nyouíll want to move the hamster into a warmer place and maybe hold him for a\nwhile next to you until his body temperature rises.\n\nLumps\n\nThere are a number of types of lump your hamster could develop. Some are fatal\nand cause severe symptoms and some are relatively mild. A lump may be a cyst\nor blocked gland or it can be a fatty mass or cancerous growth. Most small\nsurface lumps can now be fairly safely removed by a competent vet if caught\nearly. Some lumps arenít dangerous and may not need removal.\n\nThe most common site for lumps is the cheeks and neck but they may occur\nalmost anywhere. Adult females especially nursing mothers have a risk of\ndeveloping a mastitis. The area around a nipple and breast may become red,\nhard, and swollen. The hamster should see a vet for medication and in extreme\ncases surgery. If the mother has nursing pups and they are older than a week,\ncarefully take the whole cage to the vet. If the pups are younger, I would\nprobably wait to take her. Scent glands can also become infected and swollen.\nDwarves have a scent gland on their bellies about where their naval should be.\nSyrians have scent glands on their hips, the outside of their lower waist and\nthighs. Young pups are most susceptible to this type of infection.\n\nInternal lumps can be more difficult. Most internal lumps are usually\ninoperable mainly because the hamster can not survive long enough under\ngeneral anesthesia. Then too, there are conditions under which you may never\nsee the lump until your hamsters passes away. The best advice I could give\nhere is play with your hamsters routinely; pay attention to the way they look\nand feel. Every time I clean a cage the hamsters in that cage get a physical\nexam. If I find a lump, which thankfully is very rare, the hamster goes to the\nvet to have it checked.\n\nRemember anytime you have any trouble with your hamster a good veterinarian\ncan be you and your hamsterís best friend. I try to learn something new every\ntime I visit a vet. Since Iím paying for the visit, I expect the vet to\ncommunicate with me. You should too.\n\nWell, that wraps up this addition. Next time Iím going to cover some of the\nserious problems - both diseases and parasites that are rare but can affect\nyour hamsterís good health. Until next time, take care of those hamsters. \n \nBack to Newsletter Page\n\n"
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"Apart from providing your hamster with dry hamster food which can be purchased in pet shops, they should be given a small amount of fresh food daily, e.g. cabbage, broccoli, carrot, apple, French beans, corn on the cob, etc. Do not give lettuce as this can be too wet for them. Remove uneaten food daily so that it doesn't go mouldy.",
"NEVER give your hamster chocolate - this is highly toxic for them. Avoid giving 'pet' chocolate as well as this can clog up their face pouches if they do not empty them immediately.",
"If you have Campbells that are diabetic, ensure they receive essential fatty acids in their diet - sunflower seeds, linseed, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. Give a small amount of these daily. Do not give them sugary treats, or treats that have honey in them as these will make their condition worse.",
"Do not give salty peanuts. Syrians enjoy monkey nuts as they spend time opening the shells and stripping the skin off the nut before storing. I've not yet found a Campbell or other dwarf hamster who understands what to do with a monkey nut!",
"Feeding new mothers/babies: ensure the mother has plenty of food when she is feeding her young. Supplement her food with a milky meal - Complan, rusks or baby food. Her babies will also enjoy this when they start leaving the nest. Use a jam jar lid as a dish as this is shallow enough for the babies to reach. It will get messy pretty quickly with sawdust being flicked into it so you should remove any uneaten food before it gets completely buried. Small pieces of food should also be dropped into the nest, e.g. raw porridge oats, bread or pieces of vegetable, to ensure the mother has plenty to eat. The babies will also start eating this food. Don't overfeed a pregnant hamster as her babies might grow too big and she may have difficult during the birthing process.",
"Always make sure your hamster has clean water. Water is a great indicator of ill health. If the consumption increases dramatically it is likely to be a sign of a medical condition, e.g. kidney problems, diabetes. I have always found that just before a tumour appears on one of my hamsters their water intake increases dramatically. Consult your vet in these instances as some conditions can be treated if diagnosed in the early stages. Always ensure there is hard food so your hamster can wear its teeth down as they continually grow. If your hamster has dental problems, e.g. missing teeth, or uneven growth, you may need to modify their diet and include some baby food or pureed vegetables. Discuss this with your vet beforehand as once you start giving this type of food you may have to continue for the life of your hamster. Your hamster might just need to have its teeth clipped regularly to enable it to eat normal hamster food.",
"Treats: hamsters like scrambled egg, cheese on occasions. Some like small pieces of fish or white meat. In the wild hamsters eat seeds and some small insects - you can buy meal worms from some pet shops. If you decide to give them these and you don't want to handle the worm you can hold it with tweezers until your hamster takes it. Cooked or raw peas are also a favourite."
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"If you do not already have a good relationship with a veterinarian in your area, check with other pet owners for recommendations or consult your phone book's yellow pages. You can also go online and check the listings of your state's veterinary medical society. Call several practices. Select one that makes you feel comfortable, has experience in treating hamsters, and offers access to a 24-hour emergency care program. If you travel regularly, you may also want to ask about boarding for your hamster when you must be away from home.",
"There are many reasons for you to bring your hamster to a veterinarian for a health checkup as soon as possible, even before purchasing your pet. A prepurchase health checkup assures you that the hamster coming into your home is healthy. An early medical visit also establishes a basic medical record which your veterinarian can then use in keeping your pet healthy and in treating any medical conditions which may arise.",
"Pay attention to the way your pet routinely looks and acts, and how it interacts with you or with any cage mates. One good way to do this is to spend time with your hamster every day. This is not only a good way to develop a warm relationship with your pet, it gives you a regular opportunity to check for signs of illness. Problems that are noticed early are easier to solve (see Hamsters: How to Tell when Your Hamster is Sick).",
"When a hamster is sick, it may also show signs of illness, such as weight loss, hunched posture, lack of energy, changes in the consistency of its fur or loss of fur, and difficulty breathing. Changes in behavior may also indicate illness; sick hamsters often stop exploring and playing in the cage as they usually do. Early signs of sickness include changes in the color, consistency, smell, and amount of urine and feces. The fur around a hamster's genitals should be checked for stains from feces, urine, or vaginal discharge. You should also keep an eye out for any fight wounds or other cuts and bruises that might become infected.",
"When you notice any changes in your hamster's appearance or behavior, you should take your hamster to your veterinarian for a checkup. The veterinarian may ask for a sample of your hamster's feces to check for worms or bacteria. He or she might check your hamster's mouth for overgrown teeth or cheek pouches that are blocked. Your hamster's ears and eyes will be examined to look for inflammation or oozing. Its feet should be examined for sores and overgrown or broken nails. Your veterinarian may push gently on your hamster's belly to feel for growths or lumps. As with humans, high temperature is a common sign of illness. So, your veterinarian will likely check your pet's temperature. A hamster's normal body temperature usually ranges from 98 to 101°F (36.7 to 38.3°C).",
"Hamsters are not normally aggressive, but they can become aggressive if they are startled or suddenly awakened, are sick, or are not handled gently. Therefore it may be easier to carefully scoop a sick hamster up in a small container than to pick it up with your hands.",
"There are several ways to give medicine to hamsters. For pet owners, the most common method is by mouth. Often, you will be instructed to use a dropper to provide needed liquid medication. Take care to provide only the dosage prescribed by your veterinarian. Hamsters are very small and it is easy to overdose these small pets.",
"Veterinarians have additional options for providing necessary medications. For example, the veterinarian can place medicines directly into a hamster's stomach or give injections under the skin or into the abdomen.",
"Certain antibiotics can cause problems with hamsters' digestive tracts, so your pet may not tolerate these medications. Do not use antibiotic creams or other medications containing antibiotics on your hamster without specific directions from your veterinarian. Using antibiotics on your hamster could endanger your pet's life.",
"Diarrhea and other illnesses can cause hamsters to become dehydrated rapidly. If your pet becomes dehydrated, your veterinarian may need to provide fluid treatment.",
"Prevention is the key to keeping your hamster healthy. To prevent illness, make sure your hamster has a proper diet, access to clean water and bedding, and a clean and sanitary cage.",
"The most important step you can take, after being sure your hamster's home is kept clean, is to be sure your hamster cannot get out of its cage. Many hamsters are seriously injured when they escape from their cages.",
"When taking your hamster out of its cage, handle it gently but carefully. Active hamsters can be dropped or can fall off tables or other furniture. These falls often result in broken bones, head injuries, or other serious problems. Whenever your hamster is outside its cage (for example, when you are cleaning the cage), place the hamster in a secure place, such as a second hamster cage, to prevent the hamster from wandering off into dangerous areas. Do not assume that your hamster will sit idly on a table while you clean the cage. Their instinct is to wander off in search of food as their ancestors did in the wild. So be sure that any hamster outside of its cage is carefully protected and secure.",
"Like other rodents, hamsters have incisor teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives. All hamsters need food and other items to chew that allow them to wear down their teeth naturally. Overgrown teeth can cause drooling, loss of appetite, and weight loss. If your hamster's teeth are not worn down through normal gnawing and eating, your veterinarian will need to trim them occasionally. Hamster food that is ground into a powder can get trapped in a hamster's back teeth, causing cavities.",
"Hamsters tend to have fewer dental problems than some other rodents. However, it is a good idea to ask your veterinarian to check your pet's teeth for overgrowth and other problems.",
"The average home holds many hazards for hamsters. They love to gnaw on such things as electrical cords, telephone wires, and other potentially dangerous objects. They will also chew on furniture and take advantage of any opening to get into areas under the kitchen cabinets, beneath the refrigerator or the oven, or inside dryer vents. Because they are so small, hamsters are easy to step on, and even a small child weighs enough to seriously injure or kill a hamster by crushing it underfoot. Hamsters should be kept safe from larger household pets such as dogs and cats."
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"parsed_md": "Routine Health Care of Hamsters: Hamsters: The Merck Manual for Pet Health\n\n> SEE ALL MERCK MANUALS \n \n--- \n| Home \n--- \nBrowse By: \nSections \nFigure \nTable \nIndex \n \nIn This Topic \n--- \n| Exotic Pets \n--- \nHamsters \nRoutine Health Care of Hamsters \nImportance of Veterinary Care \nSigns of Illness \nGiving Medication \nPreventive Care \nVaccinations \nDental Care \nHousehold Hazards \nBack to Top \n--- \n \nHelpful Resources\n\n * About The Merck Manual of Pet HealthEmergenciesTraveling with PetsThe Human-Animal BondPronunciationsGlossary\n\n|\n\n| Manuals available online \n--- \n \n'/home/index.html'\n\n|\n\n'/professional/index.html'\n\n|\n\nThese and other Manuals available in print, online, and as mobile\napplications.\n\nSee more at MerckManuals.com \n \nSections in Pet Owners \n--- \n \n * Birds\n * Cat Basics\n * Cat Disorders and Diseases\n * Dog Basics\n\n|\n\n * Dog Disorders and Diseases\n * Exotic Pets\n * Glossary\n * Horse Basics\n\n|\n\n * Horse Disorders and Diseases\n * Special Subjects\n\n \n \nChapters in Exotic Pets \n--- \n \n * Amphibians\n * Chinchillas\n * Ferrets\n * Fish\n\n|\n\n * Gerbils\n * Guinea Pigs\n * Hamsters\n * Mice\n\n|\n\n * Prairie Dogs\n * Potbellied Pigs\n * Rabbits\n * Rats\n\n|\n\n * Reptiles\n * Sugar Gliders\n\n \n \nTopics in Hamsters \n--- \n \n * Introduction to Hamsters\n * Description and Physical Characteristics of Hamsters\n\n|\n\n * Special Considerations for Hamsters\n * Selecting a Hamster\n\n|\n\n * Providing a Home for a Hamster\n * Routine Health Care of Hamsters\n\n|\n\n * Breeding and Reproduction of Hamsters\n * Disorders and Diseases of Hamsters\n\n \n \n * Merck Manual for Pet Health\n\n * >\n * Pet Owners\n\n * >\n * Exotic Pets\n\n * >\n * Hamsters\n\n4\n\n \n--- \n \n# Routine Health Care of Hamsters \n \n|\n\nLocating a veterinarian for your hamster should not pose problems. Most small\nanimal veterinarians will treat hamsters.\n\nIf you do not already have a good relationship with a veterinarian in your\narea, check with other pet owners for recommendations or consult your phone\nbook's yellow pages. You can also go online and check the listings of your\nstate's veterinary medical society. Call several practices. Select one that\nmakes you feel comfortable, has experience in treating hamsters, and offers\naccess to a 24-hour emergency care program. If you travel regularly, you may\nalso want to ask about boarding for your hamster when you must be away from\nhome.\n\n### Importance of Veterinary Care\n\nThere are many reasons for you to bring your hamster to a veterinarian for a\nhealth checkup as soon as possible, even before purchasing your pet. A\nprepurchase health checkup assures you that the hamster coming into your home\nis healthy. An early medical visit also establishes a basic medical record\nwhich your veterinarian can then use in keeping your pet healthy and in\ntreating any medical conditions which may arise.\n\n### Signs of Illness\n\n| | How to Tell when Your Hamster is Sick \n--- \n|\n\n * Inactivity\n\n * Loss of appetite or weight\n\n * Discharge from the eyes, ears, or nose\n\n * Hunched posture\n\n * Abnormal walk\n\n * Scruffy hair coat or hair loss\n\n * Diarrhea (“wet tail”)\n\n * Trouble breathing\n\n \n--- \n \nPay attention to the way your pet routinely looks and acts, and how it\ninteracts with you or with any cage mates. One good way to do this is to spend\ntime with your hamster every day. This is not only a good way to develop a\nwarm relationship with your pet, it gives you a regular opportunity to check\nfor signs of illness. Problems that are noticed early are easier to solve (see\nHamsters: How to Tell when Your Hamster is Sick).\n\nWhen a hamster is sick, it may also show signs of illness, such as weight\nloss, hunched posture, lack of energy, changes in the consistency of its fur\nor loss of fur, and difficulty breathing. Changes in behavior may also\nindicate illness; sick hamsters often stop exploring and playing in the cage\nas they usually do. Early signs of sickness include changes in the color,\nconsistency, smell, and amount of urine and feces. The fur around a hamster's\ngenitals should be checked for stains from feces, urine, or vaginal discharge.\nYou should also keep an eye out for any fight wounds or other cuts and bruises\nthat might become infected.\n\n| Hunched posture or fluffed fur in a hamster may be signs of illness. \n--- \n \nWhen you notice any changes in your hamster's appearance or behavior, you\nshould take your hamster to your veterinarian for a checkup. The veterinarian\nmay ask for a sample of your hamster's feces to check for worms or bacteria.\nHe or she might check your hamster's mouth for overgrown teeth or cheek\npouches that are blocked. Your hamster's ears and eyes will be examined to\nlook for inflammation or oozing. Its feet should be examined for sores and\novergrown or broken nails. Your veterinarian may push gently on your hamster's\nbelly to feel for growths or lumps. As with humans, high temperature is a\ncommon sign of illness. So, your veterinarian will likely check your pet's\ntemperature. A hamster's normal body temperature usually ranges from 98 to\n101°F (36.7 to 38.3°C).\n\nHamsters are not normally aggressive, but they can become aggressive if they\nare startled or suddenly awakened, are sick, or are not handled gently.\nTherefore it may be easier to carefully scoop a sick hamster up in a small\ncontainer than to pick it up with your hands.\n\n### Giving Medication\n\nThere are several ways to give medicine to hamsters. For pet owners, the most\ncommon method is by mouth. Often, you will be instructed to use a dropper to\nprovide needed liquid medication. Take care to provide only the dosage\nprescribed by your veterinarian. Hamsters are very small and it is easy to\noverdose these small pets.\n\nVeterinarians have additional options for providing necessary medications. For\nexample, the veterinarian can place medicines directly into a hamster's\nstomach or give injections under the skin or into the abdomen.\n\nCertain antibiotics can cause problems with hamsters' digestive tracts, so\nyour pet may not tolerate these medications. Do not use antibiotic creams or\nother medications containing antibiotics on your hamster without specific\ndirections from your veterinarian. Using antibiotics on your hamster could\nendanger your pet's life.\n\nDiarrhea and other illnesses can cause hamsters to become dehydrated rapidly.\nIf your pet becomes dehydrated, your veterinarian may need to provide fluid\ntreatment.\n\n### Preventive Care\n\nPrevention is the key to keeping your hamster healthy. To prevent illness,\nmake sure your hamster has a proper diet, access to clean water and bedding,\nand a clean and sanitary cage.\n\nThe most important step you can take, after being sure your hamster's home is\nkept clean, is to be sure your hamster cannot get out of its cage. Many\nhamsters are seriously injured when they escape from their cages.\n\nWhen taking your hamster out of its cage, handle it gently but carefully.\nActive hamsters can be dropped or can fall off tables or other furniture.\nThese falls often result in broken bones, head injuries, or other serious\nproblems. Whenever your hamster is outside its cage (for example, when you are\ncleaning the cage), place the hamster in a secure place, such as a second\nhamster cage, to prevent the hamster from wandering off into dangerous areas.\nDo not assume that your hamster will sit idly on a table while you clean the\ncage. Their instinct is to wander off in search of food as their ancestors did\nin the wild. So be sure that any hamster outside of its cage is carefully\nprotected and secure.\n\n### Vaccinations\n\nThere are currently no vaccines that are required or recommended for hamsters.\n\n### Dental Care\n\nLike other rodents, hamsters have incisor teeth that grow continuously\nthroughout their lives. All hamsters need food and other items to chew that\nallow them to wear down their teeth naturally. Overgrown teeth can cause\ndrooling, loss of appetite, and weight loss. If your hamster's teeth are not\nworn down through normal gnawing and eating, your veterinarian will need to\ntrim them occasionally. Hamster food that is ground into a powder can get\ntrapped in a hamster's back teeth, causing cavities.\n\nHamsters tend to have fewer dental problems than some other rodents. However,\nit is a good idea to ask your veterinarian to check your pet's teeth for\novergrowth and other problems.\n\n### Household Hazards\n\nThe average home holds many hazards for hamsters. They love to gnaw on such\nthings as electrical cords, telephone wires, and other potentially dangerous\nobjects. They will also chew on furniture and take advantage of any opening to\nget into areas under the kitchen cabinets, beneath the refrigerator or the\noven, or inside dryer vents. Because they are so small, hamsters are easy to\nstep on, and even a small child weighs enough to seriously injure or kill a\nhamster by crushing it underfoot. Hamsters should be kept safe from larger\nhousehold pets such as dogs and cats.\n\nLast full review/revision July 2011 by Katherine E. Quesenberry, DVM, MPH,\nDABVP (Avian); Kenneth R. 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"By Doran Jones It's a good thing hamsters are relatively healthy creatures. With their high metabolism and fragile nature, a propensity for illness would be devastating to them. This would be especially true for those in captivity where they are in contact with many more pathogens than they would normally be exposed to in the wild. Because of their hardiness, they have made excellent lab study animals and great pets. When you see how seldom hamsters get sick, you might believe that their constitution is very strong and can fight off illness with no help. The truth is that their metabolisms are so very high that most illnesses a hamster might get can kill them before we have time to react. For this reason, as a hamster owner, you must be observant of your hamster's habits and physical traits so that any change or unusual occurrence can be identified quickly. Hamsters are usually healthy and can stay that way their whole lives if we are willing to follow some guidelines. In this issue I will mostly be dwelling on prevention. In later issues I expect to cover some specific ailments that your hamster might contract. Environment Hamsters are very clean animals. They groom themselves, keep their nest and toilets separate, and clean their nests making them safe, warm, and comfortable for themselves and their pups. Because they live in a cage, however, you have total control over their environment. Your hamster can't get up and move to a new cage if there is something bothering him. This means you'll need to monitor his cage and the environment for him Keeping a cage cleaning schedule is important. Hamsters will suffer from stress if either their cage is cleaned too often or not often enough. If you don't clean enough, the hamster's natural cleanliness instinct is thwarted. He'll soon not be able to tell his toilet from his nest because everything will start to smell the same. If you clean too often, ironically he'll have the same problem. He won't find any of the scents he used to mark certain territories. A routine cleaning schedule is probably more important than cleaning his cage sometime during the week. Get your hamster used to a cleaning routine and stick too it. Try to make him as comfortable with his cage after a cleaning as possible. The first thing you need to do before handling your hamster or cleaning his cage is wash your hands. There are illnesses that hamsters can get from us and some we can get from them. Hand washing is the best way to avoid these. Many books will tell you the whole cage and all his toys need to be scrubbed and disinfected at each cleaning. I don't believe this is entirely necessary. The reason is simple. Hamsters are creatures that rely on scent. Campbells Dwarves, for instance, have 6 types of olfactory markers they use. If you clean off all the scents in the cage, you are removing his territorial markings every time you clean. This causes an amazing amount of stress for the animal and stress can lead to illness. So what I do is pick some things in the cage that I don't clean; each time it is usually something different than at the last cleaning. Also I keep some of the cleanest nest bedding to place back into the cage when the cleaning is done. I clean my cages every other week. You may want to clean every week. Just use common sense when it comes to cleaning. Remember, you are cleaning for your hamsters health and not, as some people think, to keep the smell from becoming too thick around the cage. Reducing the odor is a side benefit of cleaning. Hamsters don't mind their own smell. You may be tempted as I was when I first started raising hamsters to get a large water bottle so your hamster won't run out of water and so you don't have to refill the water as often. The rule is to change your hamster's water every day. This is important to keep bacteria from breeding in the bottle and to keep the water nozzle from getting clogged. You may want to get instead a bottle that is a practically sized for your hamster and his cage. Choosing a place for your hamster's cage is an equally important decision. It should not be in a drafty location. The temperature should remain between 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and not fluctuate by more than about 4 degrees in 24 hours. Under some conditions 65 can be too cold for a syrian hamster causing them to hibernate. We'll talk about this more in a later issue. Diet Diet is perhaps the single most important factor which determines how healthy your hamster remains. Again, as with the cleaning, a routine is important. I find nightly feedings are the best. This way hamsters are usually up and ready to eat, and you have more of a chance to interact with your hamster. Most health problems can be avoided with the proper diet. Hamsters need to have a balanced hamster mix as a staple in their diet. These are mixes of grains and seed specifically selected to give a hamster the right amount of crude fiber, protein, and fat. Don't get rat or mouse food for a hamster. Fortunately, there are many good hamster mixes out there. Find one you like and stick with it. For syrians put two tablespoons of dry mix in his bowl every day. Empty the bowl before you fill it. The fact is that I clean my food bowls and water bottles very often — nearly every day at feedings. Contaminated food can be a killer. Dwarves are small enough to sit in their bowls to eat, and all hamsters bury their food at times. For dwarves one tablespoon per hamster is fine. Too much of a good thing can be bad for a hamster. So if you see that your hamster is getting fat on this diet, you may have to remove most of the high fat seeds like sunflower seeds which can be saved as treats. It's also important to give your hamster fresh foods with the mix about every three days. This keeps the hamster from becoming constipated or obese. Don't feed him these foods too often. You don't want any lying around so after couple of hours you should remove uneaten portions. You also don't want to give him so much he feels compelled to store any fresh food away where it can rot. Anything you feed your hamster that is fresh needs to be completely clean so wash it first. Here is a list of things that a hamster can eat as fresh food: Apple, asparagus, banana, broccoli, calarese, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower leaves and stalk, celery, chard, chestnuts, chicory, corn on the cob, courettes, cress, cucumber, grapes, green beans, kale, marrow, parsley, pear, peas, strawberries, sweet corn, water chestnuts, watermelon. Also egg, bread, crickets, mealworms, and raisins are good healthy treats. Now remember, do not feed any of these good things too often. They can cause diarrhea in quantity. If you suspect constipation or if your hamster is gaining excess weight (and is not pregnant), feed more of these veggies and things. If your hamster is pregnant, feeding them fresh foods more often is actually a good thing, especially the apple which can help avoid a number of birthing problems as well as improving the health of the litter. Things you should avoid giving to you hamster: Lettuce, cabbage and brussel sprouts since they will cause gastritis, bladder trouble, and in the case of lettuce, liver or kidney problems. Also avoid tomato, pickles, chocolate, orange, potato tops, rhubarb, onion and garlic since acidic foods are not good for your hamster. Steer away from any excessively sticky foods as these may gum up the hamster's dry pouches and may actually cause a pouch to become impacted. Exercise Exercise is important too. If you don't have a wheel for your hamster, see to it that he gets out of his cage and is allowed to move around under your supervision. The movement is important to his digestion and can help avoid constipation. The exercise also helps to relieve stress which as I mentioned earlier can cause illness if allowed to escalate. Another component of exercise a hamster needs is something to gnaw on. Without this his teeth can over grow making it impossible for the hamster to eat. There are chews available at pet stores but there are plenty of things you can find around the house that will work just as well. Clean fruit tree branches, toilet paper tubes, or dog biscuits will work. I even use metal spoons which my dwarves seem to like better than anything else in their cages. Nylabones from the pet store are another good choice. Always pay attention to the hamster's teeth, fur, eyes, underside, and habits. Sometimes a little change in these can indicate illness before it goes too far. As always, if you suspect something is wrong with your hamster, it's best to get him to a vet right away rather than trying to diagnose the trouble or waiting to see what develops. The sooner a hamster receives treatment the better chance there is for a complete recovery. Summary So remember the guidelines for hamster health: environment, diet, and exercise. If you pay attention to these, your hamster will remain healthy and happy. Next time, we will be discussing some specific simple ailments and what treatments you might be able to provide."
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For this reason, as a hamster\nowner, you must be observant of your hamster's habits and physical traits so\nthat any change or unusual occurrence can be identified quickly. \nHamsters are usually healthy and can stay that way their whole lives if we are\nwilling to follow some guidelines. In this issue I will mostly be dwelling on\nprevention. In later issues I expect to cover some specific ailments that your\nhamster might contract. \nEnvironment \nHamsters are very clean animals. They groom themselves, keep their nest and\ntoilets separate, and clean their nests making them safe, warm, and\ncomfortable for themselves and their pups. Because they live in a cage,\nhowever, you have total control over their environment. Your hamster can't get\nup and move to a new cage if there is something bothering him. This means\nyou'll need to monitor his cage and the environment for him \nKeeping a cage cleaning schedule is important. Hamsters will suffer from\nstress if either their cage is cleaned too often or not often enough. If you\ndon't clean enough, the hamster's natural cleanliness instinct is thwarted.\nHe'll soon not be able to tell his toilet from his nest because everything\nwill start to smell the same. If you clean too often, ironically he'll have\nthe same problem. He won't find any of the scents he used to mark certain\nterritories. \nA routine cleaning schedule is probably more important than cleaning his cage\nsometime during the week. Get your hamster used to a cleaning routine and\nstick too it. Try to make him as comfortable with his cage after a cleaning as\npossible. The first thing you need to do before handling your hamster or\ncleaning his cage is wash your hands. There are illnesses that hamsters can\nget from us and some we can get from them. Hand washing is the best way to\navoid these. \nMany books will tell you the whole cage and all his toys need to be scrubbed\nand disinfected at each cleaning. I don't believe this is entirely necessary.\nThe reason is simple. Hamsters are creatures that rely on scent. Campbells\nDwarves, for instance, have 6 types of olfactory markers they use. If you\nclean off all the scents in the cage, you are removing his territorial\nmarkings every time you clean. This causes an amazing amount of stress for the\nanimal and stress can lead to illness. \nSo what I do is pick some things in the cage that I don't clean; each time it\nis usually something different than at the last cleaning. Also I keep some of\nthe cleanest nest bedding to place back into the cage when the cleaning is\ndone. I clean my cages every other week. You may want to clean every week.\nJust use common sense when it comes to cleaning. Remember, you are cleaning\nfor your hamsters health and not, as some people think, to keep the smell from\nbecoming too thick around the cage. Reducing the odor is a side benefit of\ncleaning. Hamsters don't mind their own smell. \nYou may be tempted as I was when I first started raising hamsters to get a\nlarge water bottle so your hamster won't run out of water and so you don't\nhave to refill the water as often. The rule is to change your hamster's water\nevery day. This is important to keep bacteria from breeding in the bottle and\nto keep the water nozzle from getting clogged. You may want to get instead a\nbottle that is a practically sized for your hamster and his cage. \nChoosing a place for your hamster's cage is an equally important decision. It\nshould not be in a drafty location. The temperature should remain between 65\nto 85 degrees Fahrenheit and not fluctuate by more than about 4 degrees in 24\nhours. Under some conditions 65 can be too cold for a syrian hamster causing\nthem to hibernate. We'll talk about this more in a later issue. \nDiet \nDiet is perhaps the single most important factor which determines how healthy\nyour hamster remains. Again, as with the cleaning, a routine is important. I\nfind nightly feedings are the best. This way hamsters are usually up and ready\nto eat, and you have more of a chance to interact with your hamster. \nMost health problems can be avoided with the proper diet. Hamsters need to\nhave a balanced hamster mix as a staple in their diet. These are mixes of\ngrains and seed specifically selected to give a hamster the right amount of\ncrude fiber, protein, and fat. Don't get rat or mouse food for a hamster.\nFortunately, there are many good hamster mixes out there. Find one you like\nand stick with it. \nFor syrians put two tablespoons of dry mix in his bowl every day. Empty the\nbowl before you fill it. The fact is that I clean my food bowls and water\nbottles very often — nearly every day at feedings. Contaminated food can\nbe a killer. Dwarves are small enough to sit in their bowls to eat, and all\nhamsters bury their food at times. For dwarves one tablespoon per hamster is\nfine. Too much of a good thing can be bad for a hamster. So if you see that\nyour hamster is getting fat on this diet, you may have to remove most of the\nhigh fat seeds like sunflower seeds which can be saved as treats. \nIt's also important to give your hamster fresh foods with the mix about every\nthree days. This keeps the hamster from becoming constipated or obese. Don't\nfeed him these foods too often. You don't want any lying around so after\ncouple of hours you should remove uneaten portions. You also don't want to\ngive him so much he feels compelled to store any fresh food away where it can\nrot. Anything you feed your hamster that is fresh needs to be completely clean\nso wash it first. \nHere is a list of things that a hamster can eat as fresh food: Apple,\nasparagus, banana, broccoli, calarese, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower leaves\nand stalk, celery, chard, chestnuts, chicory, corn on the cob, courettes,\ncress, cucumber, grapes, green beans, kale, marrow, parsley, pear, peas,\nstrawberries, sweet corn, water chestnuts, watermelon. Also egg, bread,\ncrickets, mealworms, and raisins are good healthy treats. \nNow remember, do not feed any of these good things too often. They can cause\ndiarrhea in quantity. If you suspect constipation or if your hamster is\ngaining excess weight (and is not pregnant), feed more of these veggies and\nthings. If your hamster is pregnant, feeding them fresh foods more often is\nactually a good thing, especially the apple which can help avoid a number of\nbirthing problems as well as improving the health of the litter. \nThings you should avoid giving to you hamster: Lettuce, cabbage and brussel\nsprouts since they will cause gastritis, bladder trouble, and in the case of\nlettuce, liver or kidney problems. Also avoid tomato, pickles, chocolate,\norange, potato tops, rhubarb, onion and garlic since acidic foods are not good\nfor your hamster. Steer away from any excessively sticky foods as these may\ngum up the hamster's dry pouches and may actually cause a pouch to become\nimpacted. \nExercise \nExercise is important too. If you don't have a wheel for your hamster, see to\nit that he gets out of his cage and is allowed to move around under your\nsupervision. The movement is important to his digestion and can help avoid\nconstipation. The exercise also helps to relieve stress which as I mentioned\nearlier can cause illness if allowed to escalate. Another component of\nexercise a hamster needs is something to gnaw on. Without this his teeth can\nover grow making it impossible for the hamster to eat. There are chews\navailable at pet stores but there are plenty of things you can find around the\nhouse that will work just as well. Clean fruit tree branches, toilet paper\ntubes, or dog biscuits will work. I even use metal spoons which my dwarves\nseem to like better than anything else in their cages. Nylabones from the pet\nstore are another good choice. \nAlways pay attention to the hamster's teeth, fur, eyes, underside, and habits.\nSometimes a little change in these can indicate illness before it goes too\nfar. As always, if you suspect something is wrong with your hamster, it's best\nto get him to a vet right away rather than trying to diagnose the trouble or\nwaiting to see what develops. The sooner a hamster receives treatment the\nbetter chance there is for a complete recovery. \nSummary \nSo remember the guidelines for hamster health: environment, diet, and\nexercise. If you pay attention to these, your hamster will remain healthy and\nhappy. Next time, we will be discussing some specific simple ailments and what\ntreatments you might be able to provide.\n\n"
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"Hamsters do not have dental issues very often, but if they do, they need the care of a veterinarian. Prevention is often the best way to handle dental issues with your pet.",
"Malocclusion is a condition when a hamster’s incisor teeth are overgrown or are misaligned, resulting in having teeth that do not meet or align properly. This condition can be hereditary, or it can be the result of trauma, infection or an improper diet. (Feeding a hamster a steady diet of soft foods will result in this condition – he needs foods hard enough to wear his teeth down.) It is difficult to detect this condition in young hamsters, so even with a visual inspection before you purchase a hamster, the condition could manifest later in life. The teeth can appear normal when young, then become misaligned as the hamster matures.",
"Hamsters with this condition are, eventually, not able to eat. They suffer weight loss and die of starvation if not treated. Aside from weight loss, look for threads of saliva around the mouth (sometimes wiped with the front paws) – a symptom usually referred to as slobbers. If you notice these symptoms, you can check the teeth by pulling back the lips.",
"This condition is easily treated by a qualified veterinarian. There are two types of treatment generally used. The first is to clip the teeth while the hamster is awake. This procedure does not always produce favorable long-term results, and can also cause other problems to occur. An incisor can split or break, leaving jagged edges. If the break goes to the gum line, it will cause pain and possibly allow bacteria to enter, possibly resulting in a painful abscess. Jagged edges on the teeth can injure the hamster’s mouth and lips, possibly allowing bacteria to enter, and certainly causing discomfort and pain.",
"The second, and preferred, method is to use a high-speed drill. Using a drill leaves a smooth surface and avoids the issues sometimes caused with clipping. Most veterinarians currently use this method.",
"The best cure for dental issues is a healthy dose of prevention. Make sure your hamster has food that is appropriate for hamsters. This will include pellets that are hard enough to wear down the enamel of his teeth.",
"Chew toys (specially made for hamsters) can also be used. These are usually made of wood and other materials that are safe for hamsters to chew. (Do not use just any type of wood you find for your hamster. Certain types of wood can be bad for your hamsters health. Pieces of wood you find around the house or outside may contain chemicals, parasites, insects or nails, or they might splinter and possibly cause injury if ingested. Hamster toys are specifically made to avoid these issues.)",
"Periodic visual inspection of your hamster’s mouth can catch problems early and provide the best chance of successful treatment. If you have any concerns, it is best to err on the side of caution and consult your veterinarian.",
"Understanding and responding appropriately to your hamster’s body language will help you be more sensitive to the moods of your pet and will also help...",
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"The picture shows a hamster's teeth clearly. The bottom teeth in the picture should not be allowed to grow any longer.",
"Hamsters are rodents and therefore their teeth grow continuously. This means that a hamster needs to grind its teeth down regularly to stop them from overgrowing and the hamster does this by gnawing on something hard. Many hamsters will use the bars of the cage to gnaw on or there are wood chews available from pet shops. Apple wood and hard dog biscuits will also help the hamster to keep its teeth trim. If a hamster had nothing to gnaw on to keep its teeth in trim the teeth may overgrow and could puncture the mouth or jaw. Abnormal conformation of the teeth can sometimes occur for congenital reasons, affected family lines should not be bred from. Hamsters are one of the few animals born with fully developed teeth.",
"Occasionally a hamster may break a tooth and when this happens the opposite tooth may overgrow because it has nothing to press upon. In the same way if one tooth grows crooked or becomes curved the opposite tooth may overgrow. Older hamsters are prone to teeth that may break easily and teeth that grow crooked so it is important that you check your hamster's teeth when they are older to see that they are growing correctly and it is a good idea to check a younger hamster's teeth from time to time also. This can be done by simply gently pulling the skin around the back of the neck, forcing your hamster to 'smile' by pulling the skin back away from the mouth, revealing its teeth.",
"If a hamster's teeth become overgrown they can be clipped using a pair of nail clippers but care must be taken to avoid cutting the tongue or cheek. To cut the hamster's teeth, hold the hamster by a good scruff of neck forcing the hamster to 'smile' and ensuring that the hamster remains still. Place the nail clippers around the tooth to be cut, ensuring that the blade behind the tooth is pressed firmly against the tooth to ensure the tongue is out of the way and clip. Many owners will not want to risk cutting the teeth themselves and a vet will be able to clip a hamster's teeth. However, if you have an older hamster whose teeth are growing crooked or curved regular clipping of the teeth may be needed and so you may wish to get the vet to show you how to do it yourself and watch you do it for the first time, before attempting it on your own.",
"Some hamsters may have real problems with their teeth as they grow older - some have been known to have teeth break continually making it difficult to eat. Older hamsters who have trouble eating because of their teeth can be fed soft foods such as bread, scrambled egg, porridge and hamster mix softened in water or milk.",
"It is thought by some that a hamsters teeth may break more easily if the diet is low in calcium, this may happen when there are too many sunflower seeds fed as part of the diet. Dog biscuits are a good source of calcium as well as an object to gnaw on, other good sources of calcium would be cheese and milk.",
"Tooth decay [ Dental Caries ] is becoming more common in the hamster, this is probably related to the sweet hamster snacks which are increasingly becoming available. Signs that this is occurring would include difficulty in eating, salivation and facial swelling. It is possible to extract affected teeth under a general anaesthetic.",
"Another cause of head tilt and loss of balance may be an ear infection and therefore if the hamster shows no improvement within a day or two veterinary advice should be sought as it may be a curable ear infection."
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"parsed_md": "Hamsters : Hamster Illnesses: Teeth Problems\n\nHome » Hamsters » Hamster Care » Hamster Health » Hamster Illnesses & Diseases\n\n#\n\nTeeth Problems\n\nThe picture shows a hamster's teeth clearly. The bottom teeth in the picture\nshould not be allowed to grow any longer.\n\nHamsters are rodents and therefore their teeth grow continuously. This means\nthat a hamster needs to grind its teeth down regularly to stop them from\novergrowing and the hamster does this by gnawing on something hard. Many\nhamsters will use the bars of the cage to gnaw on or there are wood chews\navailable from pet shops. Apple wood and hard dog biscuits will also help the\nhamster to keep its teeth trim. If a hamster had nothing to gnaw on to keep\nits teeth in trim the teeth may overgrow and could puncture the mouth or jaw.\nAbnormal conformation of the teeth can sometimes occur for congenital reasons,\naffected family lines should not be bred from. Hamsters are one of the few\nanimals born with fully developed teeth.\n\nOccasionally a hamster may break a tooth and when this happens the opposite\ntooth may overgrow because it has nothing to press upon. In the same way if\none tooth grows crooked or becomes curved the opposite tooth may overgrow.\nOlder hamsters are prone to teeth that may break easily and teeth that grow\ncrooked so it is important that you check your hamster's teeth when they are\nolder to see that they are growing correctly and it is a good idea to check a\nyounger hamster's teeth from time to time also. This can be done by simply\ngently pulling the skin around the back of the neck, forcing your hamster to\n'smile' by pulling the skin back away from the mouth, revealing its teeth.\n\nIf a hamster's teeth become overgrown they can be clipped using a pair of nail\nclippers but care must be taken to avoid cutting the tongue or cheek. To cut\nthe hamster's teeth, hold the hamster by a good scruff of neck forcing the\nhamster to 'smile' and ensuring that the hamster remains still. Place the nail\nclippers around the tooth to be cut, ensuring that the blade behind the tooth\nis pressed firmly against the tooth to ensure the tongue is out of the way and\nclip. Many owners will not want to risk cutting the teeth themselves and a vet\nwill be able to clip a hamster's teeth. However, if you have an older hamster\nwhose teeth are growing crooked or curved regular clipping of the teeth may be\nneeded and so you may wish to get the vet to show you how to do it yourself\nand watch you do it for the first time, before attempting it on your own.\n\nSome hamsters may have real problems with their teeth as they grow older -\nsome have been known to have teeth break continually making it difficult to\neat. Older hamsters who have trouble eating because of their teeth can be fed\nsoft foods such as bread, scrambled egg, porridge and hamster mix softened in\nwater or milk.\n\nIt is thought by some that a hamsters teeth may break more easily if the diet\nis low in calcium, this may happen when there are too many sunflower seeds fed\nas part of the diet. Dog biscuits are a good source of calcium as well as an\nobject to gnaw on, other good sources of calcium would be cheese and milk.\n\nTooth decay [ Dental Caries ] is becoming more common in the hamster, this is\nprobably related to the sweet hamster snacks which are increasingly becoming\navailable. Signs that this is occurring would include difficulty in eating,\nsalivation and facial swelling. It is possible to extract affected teeth under\na general anaesthetic.\n\nAnother cause of head tilt and loss of balance may be an ear infection and\ntherefore if the hamster shows no improvement within a day or two veterinary\nadvice should be sought as it may be a curable ear infection.\n\n© Acorn Internet Ltd\n\nContact Us | Terms of Use | Cookies\n\n"
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"Speaking of chewing, did you know a hamster’s teeth grow like fingernails? Amazingly, hamster teeth never quit growing and they are one of the few furry creatures who are born with a full set of teeth! Hamsters usually take care of their own teeth by chewing on hard items (such as paper towel tubes or wooden treats). Dog biscuits are also a great treat as they are hard and help keep a hamster’s teeth short while providing a good source of calcium! If you ever notice your hamster has trouble eating it could mean his teeth need to be trimmed by a professional!",
"Put your hamster’s cage in a safe place– not in direct sunlight or on a heater, not in the dark, cold basement, and not in an exposed place where his cage can be knocked over by other pets or wobbly toddlers."
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"Rats, Mice, Hamsters: These rodents have evolved to be omnivores. Like humans, they eat vegetation, grains, and meat, and some species of rodents eat insects as well. With less vegetation in their diet, there is less wear on the cheek teeth, thus no need for continuously growing cheek teeth. They do however have continuously growing incisors for all the gnawing and tunnel building they need to do.",
"Rodents can get cavities and periodontal disease. This is caused by the same bacteria that causes cavities in humans—rodents get this bacteria from kissing their owners and sharing food.",
"A good oral exam by your exotics vet is extremely important to try to identify problems in the earlier stages. Looking into the mouth with an otoscope while awake, we can only see a few of the cheek teeth. With rabbits, we can get a general idea if there is a problem, but with the smaller mouths of guinea pigs and the other rodents, it is very difficult to do a good oral exam awake. Ideally, a short episode of anesthesia with a thorough oral exam and skull x-rays is indicated frequently, perhaps even annually. Early treatment of dental problems will decrease severity of disease and limit pain and suffering.",
"Incisors that are uneven (gently lift upper lips to check incisors). If uneven incisors are present, there is a very good chance that the cheek teeth are abnormal as well.",
"Grass hay and vegetables are too soft and not as coarse as weeds and wild grasses, this is why I encourage owners to feed their rabbits and rodents branches and leaves from safe trees^1, as well as unfertilized and untreated weeds from your yard.",
"Maloccluded incisors can be trimmed with a dental drill. Cutting incisors with nail trimmers or bone cutters is not the best method, though is commonly done. It can cause splitting of the tooth longitudinally, resulting in infection of the root. It also causes trauma to the tooth as well as pain from the concussive forces.",
"Abscess treatment depends on the location and severity. An abscess is a pocket of pus surrounded by a capsule of thick tissue. This is the body’s attempt to wall off infection. Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and rodents have thick creamy pus that does not drain well, so just lancing an abscess is not enough. The abscess capsule prevents antibiotics from getting to the infection, therefore surgical removal of the abscess is usually necessary. Smaller soft tissue cheek abscesses are the easiest to treat, and we can often get full resolution of the abscess. If the abscess is large or involves a bone infection or infection around the teeth, then more invasive surgery is needed, and there is less chance of complete resolution. These cases call for the veterinarian to remove as much abnormal and infected tissue as possible and then place antibiotic-impregnated bone cement beads in the area. This allows for high concentrations of antibiotics at the site of infection, plus it will last 2–6 months or more. All that is needed for an abscess to recur is a few abnormal cells or compromised tooth root health; therefore, full resolution is difficult.",
"You want to make sure that an experienced exotic vet is treating any of these problems. And remember, these are lifelong problems that need timely vet exams and many times requires regular anesthesia and dental care.",
"Traumatic injury to teeth can lead to long term problems or if your pet is lucky and your vet keeps the mouth balanced until the teeth grow back, many times these pets can return to normal.",
"Cavities and periodontal disease in rodents: the recommendation is to avoid spreading your bacteria to your pet, but if you do, brush their teeth. (Note: use baking soda with water or flavored mouth wash on a q-tip)",
"Dental health is extremely important to your pet’s happiness and well-being. Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, and hamsters have different dietary needs and different dental physiology than dogs, cats, and people. It is very important to understand that these differences exist, and it is important to have your pet regularly examined by a veterinarian that understands dental care in these species.",
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"parsed_md": "AFRMA - Common Dental Problems In Rodents: Treatment & Prevention\n\nAFRMA\n\nAmerican Fancy Rat & Mouse Association\n\n * Home\n * Membership\n * Affiliate\n * Info Pages\n * Show Dates\n * Show Info Pages\n * Links\n * Contacts\n\n * Critters\n * Breeders List\n * Standards\n * Caring for Rat & Mouse Orphans\n * Shipping Info\n\n * Sales\n * Sales Catalog\n * AFRMA Books\n * Pet Registry\n\n * Books & Misc.\n * Book List\n * Newsletter Back Issues\n * Kids Korner\n * Special Announcements\n\nPDF pages/forms on the AFRMA site requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t\nhave it, click HERE\n\nThis article is from the WSSF 2006 AFRMA Rat & Mouse Tales news-magazine.\n\nCommon Dental Problems In Rodents: Treatment & Prevention\n\nBy Cathleen Schneider-Russell\n\nA Rat Skull. Drawing by Sheryl Leisure. \n--- \nA Mouse Skull. Drawing by Sheryl Leisure. \n \nThis is from a lecture I had attended in 2004 called “Common Dental Problems\nIn Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Rodents: Treatment & Prevention.”\nDr. Sari Kanfer was the speaker. She is with the Animal Medical Group, Small\nAnimal & Exotics Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, 1401 N. Sepulveda Blvd.,\nManhattan Beach, CA 90266, Tel: 310.546.5731, e-mail: amgpetdental@aol.com.\nShe consults with Dr. David Crossly in England. He is a dental specialist that\ncreated specialized instruments/studies/treatments/etc., for these animals.\nHere is the Rat/Mouse information.\n\nI. Normal Anatomy:\n\nTerms:\n\nCheek teeth: premolar and molars in rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas\n\nRoot: the part of the tooth residing in the bone\n\nCrown: the part of the tooth exposed in the mouth\n\nOcclusion: how teeth meet\n\nMalocclusion: abnormal occlusion\n\nOcclusive angle: the angle at which the teeth meet when viewed from the front\n\nDental Arcade: row of cheek teeth on one side, upper or lower\n\nRats, Mice & Hamsters:\n\n * Skulls are similar to chinchillas, but with less cheek teeth (3)\n * Incisors grow continuously, cheek teeth stop growing (like human molars)\n * At rest, cheek teeth are touching and incisors are parted\n * Chewing motion is forward-back\n * Occlusive edges are flat, and therefore can slide back and forth\n * Pigmented enamel on front of the incisors (iron) (note: yellow=normal) = good health\n * Occlusive angle of arcades is straight\n\nII. Common Problems:\n\nFor exam use regular otoscope with special fitted speculum\n\nRats, Mice, Hamsters: These rodents have evolved to be omnivores. Like humans,\nthey eat vegetation, grains, and meat, and some species of rodents eat insects\nas well. With less vegetation in their diet, there is less wear on the cheek\nteeth, thus no need for continuously growing cheek teeth. They do however have\ncontinuously growing incisors for all the gnawing and tunnel building they\nneed to do.\n\n * Insufficient gnawing can lead to overgrown incisors\n * Incisor injury can lead to malocclusion\n * Rodents can get cavities and periodontal disease. This is caused by the same bacteria that causes cavities in humans—rodents get this bacteria from kissing their owners and sharing food.\n * Hamsters have large cheek pouches—injuries from sharp edges on foods can cause abscesses\n * Poor nutrition during development can lead to dental and bone abnormalities.\n\nIII. Prevention:\n\nTwo words: PROPER DIET! Gnawing material and a balanced varied diet for rats,\nmice, and hamsters.\n\nA good oral exam by your exotics vet is extremely important to try to identify\nproblems in the earlier stages. Looking into the mouth with an otoscope while\nawake, we can only see a few of the cheek teeth. With rabbits, we can get a\ngeneral idea if there is a problem, but with the smaller mouths of guinea pigs\nand the other rodents, it is very difficult to do a good oral exam awake.\nIdeally, a short episode of anesthesia with a thorough oral exam and skull\nx-rays is indicated frequently, perhaps even annually. Early treatment of\ndental problems will decrease severity of disease and limit pain and\nsuffering.\n\nOnce dental problems are present, signs include:\n\n * Decreased appetite, weight loss\n * Saliva or food buildup under chin, near lips, on the inside of the front legs\n * Reluctance to eat hard food, or any change in appetite\n * Stinky breath\n * Lump on the outer cheek, under the eye\n * Lump under lower jaws (lumps start small, but can get very large)\n * Discharge from cheek or chin/lower jaw area\n * Incisors that are uneven (gently lift upper lips to check incisors). If uneven incisors are present, there is a very good chance that the cheek teeth are abnormal as well.\n * Increased tears in one or both eyes\n * Chewing movements when pet is not eating\n * Drinking more\n\nMost commonly, you will not see any signs until subtle problems have been\npresent for a long time.\n\nGrass hay and vegetables are too soft and not as coarse as weeds and wild\ngrasses, this is why I encourage owners to feed their rabbits and rodents\nbranches and leaves from safe trees^1, as well as unfertilized and untreated\nweeds from your yard.\n\nIV. Treatment:\n\n * Maloccluded incisors can be trimmed with a dental drill. Cutting incisors with nail trimmers or bone cutters is not the best method, though is commonly done. It can cause splitting of the tooth longitudinally, resulting in infection of the root. It also causes trauma to the tooth as well as pain from the concussive forces.\n * Abscess treatment depends on the location and severity. An abscess is a pocket of pus surrounded by a capsule of thick tissue. This is the body’s attempt to wall off infection. Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and rodents have thick creamy pus that does not drain well, so just lancing an abscess is not enough. The abscess capsule prevents antibiotics from getting to the infection, therefore surgical removal of the abscess is usually necessary. Smaller soft tissue cheek abscesses are the easiest to treat, and we can often get full resolution of the abscess. If the abscess is large or involves a bone infection or infection around the teeth, then more invasive surgery is needed, and there is less chance of complete resolution. These cases call for the veterinarian to remove as much abnormal and infected tissue as possible and then place antibiotic-impregnated bone cement beads in the area. This allows for high concentrations of antibiotics at the site of infection, plus it will last 2–6 months or more. All that is needed for an abscess to recur is a few abnormal cells or compromised tooth root health; therefore, full resolution is difficult.\n * You want to make sure that an experienced exotic vet is treating any of these problems. And remember, these are lifelong problems that need timely vet exams and many times requires regular anesthesia and dental care.\n * Tear duct obstruction may possibly be a dental or eye problem.\n * Traumatic injury to teeth can lead to long term problems or if your pet is lucky and your vet keeps the mouth balanced until the teeth grow back, many times these pets can return to normal.\n * Cavities and periodontal disease in rodents: the recommendation is to avoid spreading your bacteria to your pet, but if you do, brush their teeth. (Note: use baking soda with water or flavored mouth wash on a q-tip)\n * Malnutrition and congenital diseases: chronic management to keep pet comfortable. Often involves long term pain meds and antibiotics.\n\nSUMMARY\n\nDental health is extremely important to your pet’s happiness and well-being.\nRabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, and hamsters have different\ndietary needs and different dental physiology than dogs, cats, and people. It\nis very important to understand that these differences exist, and it is\nimportant to have your pet regularly examined by a veterinarian that\nunderstands dental care in these species.\n\n1: Safe trees: elm, ash, maple, birch, apple, orange, pear, peach. Avoid\ncedar, plum, redwood, cherry, and oleander.\n\nBack to top\n\nUpdated February 13, 2015\n\nCopyright © 1995–2020 American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association All text,\nartwork, and photos are copyright to AFRMA, and/or the author, artist, or\nphotographer. Unauthorized copying of any part constitutes a breach of\ncopyright law.\n\nBased on Design by G. Wolfgang Courtesy of Open Web Design\n\n"
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"If you’ve been trying to have a baby and it’s just not happening, you might have a low sperm count. But don’t panic. It’s actually one of the most common causes of male infertility.",
"You’ll have to see your doctor to be sure. But there may be things you can do to boost your count naturally. And they’re actually pretty simple.",
"A “normal” sperm count is at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. If you have less than that, you have what doctors consider “low” sperm count, called oligospermia.",
"When you don’t have enough sperm, there’s less of a chance they’ll reach and fertilize the egg, which can lead to fertility problems.",
"Even if you have a normal sperm count, they still have to be healthy enough to make the journey from your partner’s vagina to the cervix and uterus to the fallopian tubes. If they’re not, you’ll have a hard time getting them pregnant.",
"Quantity. This measures how many sperm you have in your semen when you ejaculate. Remember, you need at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen to have a “normal” sperm count.",
"Movement. Doctors call this “motility.” It measures how fast or well your sperm move to their final destination -- your partner’s egg. You want at least 50% of your sperm moving.",
"Structure. Normal sperm have egg-shaped heads and long tails. Sperm use these tails to “swim” to the egg. The more normal-shaped sperm you have, the easier it will be for them to reach your partner’s egg.",
"Any number of things can lead to low sperm count, including previous medical problems, age, and your environment. Your lifestyle factors in, too, so if you smoke or use recreational drugs, they can affect your fertility.",
"Fortunately, there could be a number of things you can do to increase the amount of healthy, quality sperm your body makes.",
"Exercise. We know that moderate exercise can boost your mood. But it turns out that it can boost your sperm count, too. Researchers found that men who exercise at least three times per week for 1 hour showed increases in their sperm count and the number of moving sperm, as well.",
"Stop stressing. It’s easier than it sounds, but do it, especially if you’re trying to have a baby. In a study of 950 men, researchers found that males who had more than two stressful events before starting treatment for infertility were more likely to have low sperm count and motility.",
"If you smoke, quit. Men who smoke are more likely to have lower sperm count, density, and motility. They also produce less semen than men who don’t smoke.",
"Say no to drugs. Certain ones, like cocaine and heroin, can affect your ability to get or keep an erection. Other drugs, like marijuana, can make it hard for you to produce sperm. They can also reduce your sperm’s motility or prevent them from developing normally.",
"Eat right. Choosing a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables may boost your semen quality. Eating fewer fatty foods and a little less protein could also help."
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It’s actually one of the most common\ncauses of male infertility.\n\nYou’ll have to see your doctor to be sure. But there may be things you can do\nto boost your count naturally. And they’re actually pretty simple.\n\n## What Is Low Sperm?\n\nA “normal” sperm count is at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen.\nIf you have less than that, you have what doctors consider “low” sperm count,\ncalled oligospermia.\n\nWhen you don’t have enough sperm, there’s less of a chance they’ll reach and\nfertilize the egg, which can lead to fertility problems.\n\n## What Is Quality Sperm?\n\nEven if you have a normal sperm count, they still have to be healthy enough to\nmake the journey from your partner’s vagina to the cervix and uterus to the\nfallopian tubes. If they’re not, you’ll have a hard time getting them\npregnant.\n\n#### Continued\n\nThere are three ways your doctor can tell whether your sperm is healthy or\n“quality.”\n\nQuantity. This measures how many sperm you have in your semen when you\nejaculate. Remember, you need at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of\nsemen to have a “normal” sperm count.\n\nMovement. Doctors call this “motility.” It measures how fast or well your\nsperm move to their final destination -- your partner’s egg. You want at least\n50% of your sperm moving.\n\nStructure. Normal sperm have egg-shaped heads and long tails. Sperm use these\ntails to “swim” to the egg. The more normal-shaped sperm you have, the easier\nit will be for them to reach your partner’s egg.\n\n## Causes of Low Sperm\n\nAny number of things can lead to low sperm count, including previous medical\nproblems, age, and your environment. Your lifestyle factors in, too, so if you\nsmoke or use recreational drugs, they can affect your fertility.\n\n## How Can I Help My Sperm?\n\nFortunately, there could be a number of things you can do to increase the\namount of healthy, quality sperm your body makes.\n\n#### Continued\n\nExercise. We know that moderate exercise can boost your mood. But it turns out\nthat it can boost your sperm count, too. Researchers found that men who\nexercise at least three times per week for 1 hour showed increases in their\nsperm count and the number of moving sperm, as well.\n\nStop stressing. It’s easier than it sounds, but do it, especially if you’re\ntrying to have a baby. In a study of 950 men, researchers found that males who\nhad more than two stressful events before starting treatment for infertility\nwere more likely to have low sperm count and motility.\n\nIf you smoke, quit. Men who smoke are more likely to have lower sperm count,\ndensity, and motility. They also produce less semen than men who don’t smoke.\n\nSay no to drugs. Certain ones, like cocaine and heroin, can affect your\nability to get or keep an erection. Other drugs, like marijuana, can make it\nhard for you to produce sperm. They can also reduce your sperm’s motility or\nprevent them from developing normally.\n\n#### Continued\n\nEat right. Choosing a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables may boost your semen\nquality. Eating fewer fatty foods and a little less protein could also help.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Nazia Q Bandukwala, DO on August 26, 2020\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nCleveland Clinic: “Male Infertility.”\n\nCenter for Human Reproduction: “Male Infertility.”\n\nMayo Clinic: “Healthy Sperm: Improving Your Fertility,” “Low Sperm Count,”\n“Alternative Medicine.”\n\nU.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health: “Lifestyle\nfactors and reproductive health: taking control of your fertility.”\n\nEfrat, M. 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"Men who wear boxers tend to have higher sperm counts and better quality sperm than men who wear tighter underwear, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Human Reproduction. That finding may warrant a wardrobe change among men actively looking to father a child, says study co-author Jorge Chavarro, an associate professor of nutrition, epidemiology and medicine at Harvard.",
"“It will definitely not harm anyone, and it will probably help the men who are likely to benefit from a small boost in their sperm counts,” Chavarro says. Based on the typical cycle of sperm production, he estimates it would take about three months of wearing boxers, after a period of wearing tighter options, to see sperm levels increase.",
"The study was based on data from 656 men who were part of couples seeking infertility treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital between 2000 and 2017. The men answered questions about their lifestyle habits, including the type of underwear they typically wore, and provided semen samples for analysis. (Some also provided blood samples for hormone testing.) The researchers then compared the results of semen and blood analyses with lifestyle survey responses.",
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"The 53% of men who reported typically wearing boxers had roughly 25% higher sperm concentrations, 17% higher total sperm counts and 33% higher motile sperm counts than men who wore other types of undergarments, according to the study. The most significant differences were observed among men who favored boxers and those who chose briefs or jockeys, likely because tighter underwear styles have been shown to increase scrotal temperature, a known hindrance to sperm production.",
"“The differences in temperature are not huge,” Chavarro says, “but even small differences in temperature can make an enormous impact on sperm production.”",
"The researchers did not find an association between underwear choice and testosterone production, but they did find that men who wore tighter underwear tended to have higher levels of a hormone related to sperm production, compared to boxer-wearers. This suggests that the brain may be trying to compensate for decreases in sperm count, Chavarro says.",
"“If there were not compensation, their sperm production would be even lower,” Chavarro explains. “But that compensation is not enough, and therefore they still have lower sperm counts.”",
"Because the study looked at men who were part of couples seeking infertility treatment, Chavarro says the sample likely included a higher-than-normal percentage of men with sperm abnormalities. But he says the results held true even after accounting for these men, making the findings applicable to the general population — especially, he adds, since most men don’t know their sperm count anyway.",
"“Is [a 25% difference] a lot or a little? It depends where you start from,” Chavarro says. “If you happen to be within the normal range...it shouldn’t make a difference. But if you take 25% out of being on the lower end of normal, that may be problematic. Since the majority of men do not know what their starting values are, it probably makes sense to make these types of lifestyle changes when you are trying to conceive.”",
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That finding may warrant a wardrobe change\namong men actively looking to father a child, says study co-author Jorge\nChavarro, an associate professor of nutrition, epidemiology and medicine at\nHarvard.\n\n“It will definitely not harm anyone, and it will probably help the men who are\nlikely to benefit from a small boost in their sperm counts,” Chavarro says.\nBased on the typical cycle of sperm production, he estimates it would take\nabout three months of wearing boxers, after a period of wearing tighter\noptions, to see sperm levels increase.\n\nThe study was based on data from 656 men who were part of couples seeking\ninfertility treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital between 2000 and 2017.\nThe men answered questions about their lifestyle habits, including the type of\nunderwear they typically wore, and provided semen samples for analysis. (Some\nalso provided blood samples for hormone testing.) The researchers then\ncompared the results of semen and blood analyses with lifestyle survey\nresponses.\n\n### Get our Health Newsletter. Sign up to receive the latest health and\nscience news, plus answers to wellness questions and expert tips.\n\n## Thank you!\n\nFor your security, we've sent a confirmation email to the address you entered.\nClick the link to confirm your subscription and begin receiving our\nnewsletters. If you don't get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check\nyour spam folder.\n\nThe 53% of men who reported typically wearing boxers had roughly 25% higher\nsperm concentrations, 17% higher total sperm counts and 33% higher motile\nsperm counts than men who wore other types of undergarments, according to the\nstudy. The most significant differences were observed among men who favored\nboxers and those who chose briefs or jockeys, likely because tighter underwear\nstyles have been shown to increase scrotal temperature, a known hindrance to\nsperm production.\n\n“The differences in temperature are not huge,” Chavarro says, “but even small\ndifferences in temperature can make an enormous impact on sperm production.”\n\nThe researchers did not find an association between underwear choice and\ntestosterone production, but they did find that men who wore tighter underwear\ntended to have higher levels of a hormone related to sperm production,\ncompared to boxer-wearers. This suggests that the brain may be trying to\ncompensate for decreases in sperm count, Chavarro says.\n\n“If there were not compensation, their sperm production would be even lower,”\nChavarro explains. “But that compensation is not enough, and therefore they\nstill have lower sperm counts.”\n\nBecause the study looked at men who were part of couples seeking infertility\ntreatment, Chavarro says the sample likely included a higher-than-normal\npercentage of men with sperm abnormalities. But he says the results held true\neven after accounting for these men, making the findings applicable to the\ngeneral population — especially, he adds, since most men don’t know their\nsperm count anyway.\n\n“Is [a 25% difference] a lot or a little? It depends where you start from,”\nChavarro says. “If you happen to be within the normal range...it shouldn’t\nmake a difference. But if you take 25% out of being on the lower end of\nnormal, that may be problematic. 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"Men may be able to boost their sperm counts by eating less processed meats such as bacon, eating more fish, and getting more exercise, according to new research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). Researchers who looked at lifestyle factors among approximately 150 male infertility patients at Massachusetts General Hospital presented their findings October 14, 2013 at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s annual meeting in Boston.",
"The researchers found that men who ate between one and three servings of processed meats per day had worse quality sperm than those who ate the fewest servings. Sperm quality was better in men who ate the most white meat fish, like cod or halibut. And men who ate the most fatty fish like salmon, bluefish or tuna had a 34% higher sperm count than those who ate the least amount of fish. “We found the effect of processed meat intake lowered (sperm) quality and fish raised quality,” lead author [[Myriam Afeiche]], research fellow in the HSPH Department of Nutrition, told the Daily Mail.",
"Another study found an apparent link between men’s exercise—particularly weight lifting—and higher sperm counts. “Weightlifting has been shown to increase testosterone levels and improve insulin sensitivity,” study co-author Audrey Gaskins, a doctoral student in the HSPH Department of Nutrition, told HealthDay. “Both of those have been related to higher sperm concentrations.” Only bicycle riding was found linked with decreased sperm count—perhaps because of pressure from bike seats or increased scrotal temperatures, Gaskins said.",
"Other research found no negative effect on sperm from alcohol or caffeine use. “Even though caffeine and alcohol are generally considered a risk factor for decreased fertility, we saw no evidence of that,” study co-author [[Jorge Chavarro]], assistant professor of nutrition and epidemiology at HSPH, told HealthDay.",
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"A low sperm count, also called oligozoospermia, is where a man has fewer than 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen.",
"Problems with sperm, including a low sperm count and problems with sperm quality, are quite common. They're a factor in around 1 in 3 couples who are struggling to get pregnant.",
"There are treatments available on the NHS or privately that can help you become a dad if you have a low sperm count.",
"It's a good idea for both you and your partner to get advice, as fertility problems can affect men and women and often it's a combination of both. It's important to understand what the exact issue is before you decide on your next steps.",
"This is where a sample of semen is analysed to check the quality and quantity of the sperm. The results are usually available within a week.",
"If the results are not normal, the test should be repeated to ensure it was accurate. This will normally be performed after 3 months.",
"Your GP can refer you to a specialist in male infertility at your local hospital or fertility clinic if any problems are found.",
"There are several male fertility home-testing kits available to buy from pharmacies. These tests claim to indicate whether your sperm count is low.",
"It may be tempting to try one of the tests if you would rather not see your GP, but you should be aware that:",
"although research by the manufacturers suggests these tests can give an accurate indication of sperm count, they have not been extensively studied",
"some home-testing kits classify a low sperm count as under 20 million sperm per millilitre of semen, but more recent international guidelines state that anything above 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen is normal",
"some kits only check the number of sperm, not other things that can affect fertility such as how well the sperm are able to move (motility) – it's best to use a kit that measures both these things",
"While these tests might sometimes give a useful indication of your sperm count, they may also give you false reassurance or may suggest your sperm count is low when it's actually perfectly normal.",
"It's better to see your GP for a proper semen analysis at an accredited laboratory if you're concerned about your fertility. See how to use self-test kits safely for more about the issues of home-testing.",
"a structural problem – for example, the tubes that carry sperm being damaged and blocked by illness or injury, or being absent from birth",
"Your doctor may initially suggest trying to conceive naturally for a little longer. Many couples conceive within the second year of trying.",
"In vitro fertilisation (IVF) may be an option if you have a slightly low sperm count and you've been trying to conceive naturally with your partner for at least 2 years.",
"During IVF, an egg is removed from the woman's ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilised egg is then returned to the woman's womb to grow and develop.",
"Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a type of IVF technique, in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg to fertilise it. The fertilised egg is then transferred to the woman's womb.",
"ICSI may be offered if you've been trying to conceive naturally with your partner for at least 2 years and you have either few or no sperm in your semen or poor quality sperm.",
"This will involve questions about your medical and sexual history, and screening tests to check for infections or genetic problems that could affect your baby and the chances of ICSI working.",
"You may wish to consider using donor insemination as an alternative to ICSI, particularly if you have a genetic disorder that could be passed on to any children. It can be used as part of IVF if necessary.",
"If you're considering donor insemination, you should be offered counselling as a couple about the implications for you and your children.",
"If you have very low levels of gonadotrophin hormones (that stimulate the production of sperm), you should be offered treatment with gonadotrophin medicine to improve your fertility.",
"But if no cause has been found for your abnormal sperm count, you will not be offered hormone-based medicines as they are not known to improve fertility in these cases."
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"parsed_md": "Low sperm count - NHS\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# Low sperm count\n\nA low sperm count, also called oligozoospermia, is where a man has fewer than\n15 million sperm per millilitre of semen.\n\nHaving a low sperm count can make it more difficult to conceive naturally,\nalthough successful pregnancies can still occur.\n\nProblems with sperm, including a low sperm count and problems with sperm\nquality, are quite common. They're a factor in around 1 in 3 couples who are\nstruggling to get pregnant.\n\nThere are treatments available on the NHS or privately that can help you\nbecome a dad if you have a low sperm count.\n\n## Getting your sperm count checked\n\nSee your GP if you have not managed to conceive after 1 year of trying for a\nbaby.\n\nIt's a good idea for both you and your partner to get advice, as fertility\nproblems can affect men and women and often it's a combination of both. It's\nimportant to understand what the exact issue is before you decide on your next\nsteps.\n\nOne of the tests your GP can arrange is a semen analysis.\n\nThis is where a sample of semen is analysed to check the quality and quantity\nof the sperm. The results are usually available within a week.\n\nIf the results are not normal, the test should be repeated to ensure it was\naccurate. This will normally be performed after 3 months.\n\nYour GP can refer you to a specialist in male infertility at your local\nhospital or fertility clinic if any problems are found.\n\n## Home sperm count testing kits\n\nThere are several male fertility home-testing kits available to buy from\npharmacies. These tests claim to indicate whether your sperm count is low.\n\nIt may be tempting to try one of the tests if you would rather not see your\nGP, but you should be aware that:\n\n * although research by the manufacturers suggests these tests can give an accurate indication of sperm count, they have not been extensively studied\n * some home-testing kits classify a low sperm count as under 20 million sperm per millilitre of semen, but more recent international guidelines state that anything above 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen is normal\n * some kits only check the number of sperm, not other things that can affect fertility such as how well the sperm are able to move (motility) – it's best to use a kit that measures both these things\n\nWhile these tests might sometimes give a useful indication of your sperm\ncount, they may also give you false reassurance or may suggest your sperm\ncount is low when it's actually perfectly normal.\n\nIt's better to see your GP for a proper semen analysis at an accredited\nlaboratory if you're concerned about your fertility. See how to use self-test\nkits safely for more about the issues of home-testing.\n\n## Causes of a low sperm count\n\nIn many cases, it's not obvious what causes a low sperm count.\n\nSometimes problems with sperm count and quality are associated with:\n\n * a hormone imbalance, such as hypogonadism (reduced hormone production)\n * a genetic problem such as Klinefelter syndrome\n * having had undescended testicles as a baby\n * a structural problem – for example, the tubes that carry sperm being damaged and blocked by illness or injury, or being absent from birth\n * a genital infection such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea or prostatitis (infection of the prostate gland)\n * varicoceles (enlarged veins in the testicles)\n * previous surgery to the testicles or hernia repairs\n * the testicles becoming overheated\n * excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and using drugs such as marijuana or cocaine\n * certain medications, including testosterone replacement therapy, long-term anabolic steroid use, cancer medications (chemotherapy), some antibiotics and some antidepressants\n * being overweight or obese\n\n## Treatments for low sperm count\n\nIf you or your partner has been diagnosed with a low sperm count, there are\nseveral options available.\n\n### Keep trying\n\nYour doctor may initially suggest trying to conceive naturally for a little\nlonger. Many couples conceive within the second year of trying.\n\nYou can help maximise your chances of conceiving by:\n\n * having sex every 2 or 3 days\n * moderating your alcohol consumption and stopping smoking\n * staying in good shape, exercising regularly and having a healthy, balanced diet\n\nRead more about how to improve your chances of becoming a dad.\n\n### IVF\n\nIn vitro fertilisation (IVF) may be an option if you have a slightly low sperm\ncount and you've been trying to conceive naturally with your partner for at\nleast 2 years.\n\nDuring IVF, an egg is removed from the woman's ovaries and fertilised with\nsperm in a laboratory. The fertilised egg is then returned to the woman's womb\nto grow and develop.\n\nRead more about IVF.\n\n### Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)\n\nIntracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a type of IVF technique, in which a\nsingle sperm is injected directly into an egg to fertilise it. The fertilised\negg is then transferred to the woman's womb.\n\nICSI may be offered if you've been trying to conceive naturally with your\npartner for at least 2 years and you have either few or no sperm in your semen\nor poor quality sperm.\n\nBefore having ICSI, you and your partner will need to have an assessment to\nensure the treatment is appropriate.\n\nThis will involve questions about your medical and sexual history, and\nscreening tests to check for infections or genetic problems that could affect\nyour baby and the chances of ICSI working.\n\nThe Human Fertilisation & Embryo Authority (HFEA) has more information about\nICSI.\n\n### Donor insemination\n\nDonor insemination means using sperm donated by another man.\n\nYou may wish to consider using donor insemination as an alternative to ICSI,\nparticularly if you have a genetic disorder that could be passed on to any\nchildren. It can be used as part of IVF if necessary.\n\nIf you're considering donor insemination, you should be offered counselling as\na couple about the implications for you and your children.\n\nRead more about what you need to know about using a sperm donor.\n\n### Gonadotrophin medicine\n\nIf you have very low levels of gonadotrophin hormones (that stimulate the\nproduction of sperm), you should be offered treatment with gonadotrophin\nmedicine to improve your fertility.\n\nBut if no cause has been found for your abnormal sperm count, you will not be\noffered hormone-based medicines as they are not known to improve fertility in\nthese cases.\n\nPage last reviewed: 07 August 2019 Next review due: 07 August 2022\n\n## Support links\n\n * NHS sites\n * About us\n * Contact us\n * Profile editor login\n * Site map\n * Accessibility statement\n * Our policies\n * Cookies\n\n© Crown copyright\n\n"
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"title": "Alcohol and Erectile Response: The Effects of High Dosage in the Context of Demands to Maximize Sexual Arousal",
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"Appreciation is expressed to Dr. Erick Janssen for consultation in plethysmography instrumentation and stimulus selection to Tina Zawacki, Christian Hendershot, Reasons Project staff, and numerous undergraduate assistants for their aid in data collection. Conduct of this research was supported in part by a grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (AA13565) to William H. George. Portions of this paper were presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Vancouver, BC.",
"Correspondence regarding this article should be addressed to William H. George, Department of Psychology, Box 351525, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195. Electronic mail may be sent to ude.notgnihsaw.u@egroegb. Phone: (206) 543-6792. Fax: (206) 685-1310.",
"Although drinking is often associated with men's sexual activity, basic questions about alcohol's effects on men's sexual arousal remain unanswered. Inconsistencies in findings from studies examining subjective and physiological effects on erectile functioning suggest that alcohol's effects are context specific, e.g., dependent on whether one wants to maximize or suppress his arousal. To address unresolved questions about alcohol and erectile functioning, two experiments evaluated the effects of high blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) and arousal instructional demands on indices of penile circumference change and self-reported sexual arousal. In Experiment 1, a target BAC of .10% (versus .00%) attenuated peak circumference change from a neutral baseline but had no effects on average change, latency to arousal onset (a 5% increase in circumference from baseline), latency to peak achieved arousal, or subjective arousal. Instructions to maximize arousal (versus no instruction) increased subjective arousal, which was moderately correlated with physiological indices. In Experiment 2, instructions to maximize (versus suppress) arousal increased peak and mean circumference change and interacted with a target BAC of .08% (versus .00%) to influence latency to arousal onset: sober men instructed to maximize showed a shorter latency to arousal onset than did sober men instructed to suppress; however, intoxicated men did not show a differential pattern. Moreover, compared to intoxicated counterparts, sober men instructed to maximize showed a marginally shorter latency to arousal onset. Overall, alcohol and arousal instructions had small but discernible effects with young moderate drinkers. Findings highlight the importance of contextual factors in alcohol's impact on erectile functioning.",
"Alcohol is often linked with men's sexual activities (Crowe & George, 1989; George & Stoner, 2000); and erectile functioning has inherent relevance to understanding this link. Yet alcohol's physiological effects on erectile functioning have not been fully explicated. Despite initial evidence to the contrary, high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) – particularly .08% and above (Briddell & Wilson, 1976) – does not seem to attenuate erectile tumescence reliably (Morlet et al., 1990). This apparent contradiction underscores the need for further research. Also, research about men's voluntary control over their erectile responding raises the possibility that alcohol's effects are context specific, particularly concerning a man's attempt to maximize his arousal (Barlow, 1986). To investigate this possibility and further elucidate alcohol's effects, we investigated the interaction between high BAC and instructions to maximize arousal, compared with neutral instructions (Study 1) or with opposing instructions to suppress arousal (Study 2).",
"Three of four experiments published 30 years ago showed that high doses of alcohol attenuated erectile response (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Farkas & Rosen, 1976; Rubin & Henson, 1976). Attenuation effects also emerged in three subsequent experiments (Wilson, Lawson, & Abrams, 1978; Wilson, Niaura & Adler, 1985; Wormith, Bradford, Pawlak, Borzecki, & Zohar, 1988) and a case study (Cooper, 1994). Alcohol-induced attenuation of genital arousal seemed conclusive. However, eight studies have revealed null effects. In five balanced placebo studies manipulating alcohol and alcohol expectancy set independently, no attenuation effects were found (Abrams & Wilson, 1983; Briddell et al., 1978; Lansky & Wilson, 1981; Wilson & Lawson, 1976; Wilson & Niaura, 1984). These null effects have been attributed to the low BACs (.03 - .05 mg %) required in balanced placebo studies; yet attenuation has been observed at comparable dosages in other work (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Farkas & Rosen, 1976). Null effects have also occurred in two studies with similar and higher BACs: .056 mg % (Abrams & Wilson, 1983) and .104 mg % (Langevin et al., 1985). Finally, Morlet et al., (1990) investigated nocturnal penile tumescence, evaluating the highest dosages reported (.15 mg% and .18 mg%), and found no attenuation. Thus, the attenuation effect is far from universal, having occurred in fewer than half of studies on alcohol and erectile response (George, Norris, & Schacht, 2003).",
"Inconsistent findings have been attributed mainly to three methodological problems. First, George and Stoner (2000) noted variability depending on whether arousal was assessed on the ascending versus descending limb of the blood alcohol absorption cycle. In studies where BAC was assessed only once (Rubin & Henson, 1976), estimates about BAC limb during arousal assessment were entirely speculative, thereby obscuring alcohol's effects. Even in studies where BAC was assessed twice, the limb during which arousal was measured could not be determined unequivocally (Lansky & Wilson, 1981). Second, Langevin et al. (1985) noted that use of within-subject designs potentially confounds attenuation with an implicit demand to respond differently when intoxicated versus sober. Third, the same authors also noted that repeated use of the same erotic stimuli potentially confounds attenuation with habituation to the erotic stimuli. Further work overcoming these problems is necessary to clarify the putative attenuation effect of intoxication on erectile response.",
"The context of instructions or conditions conveying a demand to become highly aroused has proven essential to understanding erectile functioning generally (Barlow, 1986). Likewise, this psychological context would seem important to clarifying alcohol's attenuating effects. However, no such experimentation has been reported thus far. Research unrelated to alcohol has shown that, despite initial impressions that perhaps men could not exert voluntary control over autonomically innervated erectile structures, sexually functional men can indeed control their erection in response to instructional demand (Hatch, 1981). Specifically, men show higher arousal levels under instructions to become highly aroused than control instructions (Barlow, 1986; Rubin & Henson, 1976). These findings show that sexually functional men can exert voluntary control over sexual responding; that is, they are capable of consciously enhancing their erectile response to erotic stimuli.",
"Cognitive mechanisms have been implicated both in voluntary erectile control and in alcohol's effects on sexual arousal. While it is not completely understood how men achieve erectile control (Beck & Baldwin, 1994), the general conclusion has been that control is achieved cognitively. In the absence of physical manipulation or gaze diversion tactics (typically prohibited in studies of erectile control), it seems likely that men exercise control over their arousal by managing their internal cognitive experience (Barlow, 1986). Alcohol intoxication disrupts cognitive capabilities and may thereby indirectly affect voluntary control of erectile responding. Wilson et al. (1985) found that alcohol's attenuation effects on penile tumescence were moderated by simultaneous engagement in a high demand cognitive task. Men in this study had not been instructed to maximize their arousal per se. Nevertheless, the findings were consistent with the possibility that moderate intoxication coupled with diminished cognitive capability resulted in men being less effective at maximizing their arousal. Presumably, alcohol impairs cognitive functioning, which – in turn – compromises the ability to exert effective voluntary control over erectile functioning.",
"Study 1 tested a decidedly high BAC level (target = .10%), among the higher levels used with wakeful men in sexual arousal research, to provide a robust test of the attenuation effect. We contrasted maximize versus neutral instructions, which were intended to constitute an inert instructional context. In Study 2, we lowered BAC (target = .08%) seeking to identify a lower threshold of the attenuation effect and contrasted maximize versus suppress instructions, which were intended to constitute an opposing instructional context.",
"Methodological problems noted earlier were addressed. To specify BAC level and limb (George & Stoner, 2000), we assessed BAC numerous times and individualized the absorption period, yoking control subjects’ absorption periods to those of intoxicated participants. To address Langevin et al.'s (1985) concern about attenuation being an artifact of an implicit demand to respond differently when intoxicated than sober, we used a between-subjects design. To address their concern about habituation to the erotic stimuli, we presented the stimuli only once. Finally, to consider arousal topography across multiple dimensions we included subjective, tumescence, and latency indicators. Altogether, erectile response was assessed across five response indices: self-report, peak circumference change, average circumference change, latency to change onset, and latency to peak circumference change.",
"Main and interaction effects were hypothesized. Despite supportive and nonsupportive evidence for attenuation effects previously, the weight of the data and extant conclusions predict alcohol-induced attenuation at high dosage (Crowe & George, 1989; George & Stoner, 2000). Non-alcohol studies indicate that provision of an instruction or a demand to become highly aroused produces more arousal than do control conditions. Heiman & Rowland (1983) found that compared to a “sensate focus” instruction to “relax and enjoy,” a demand instruction to become highly aroused led sexually functional men to increase arousal. Beck, Barlow, & Sakheim (1983) created high and low demand with videotapes depicting a partner as highly aroused or as less aroused; they found that functional men in the high demand condition exhibited more arousal than counterparts in the low demand condition. We hypothesized an interaction whereby alcohol would qualify effects for instructional demand. Because of impairing effects on men's capacity to marshal cognitive resources necessary for voluntarily maximizing arousal, alcohol should reduce effectiveness at maximizing arousal. Compared to sober men, intoxicated men should experience cognitive impairment and, as a result, be less able to show voluntary control by responding differentially to maximize versus control instructional demands.",
"Men (n = 65) were recruited from a large, urban university and the community at large through flyers, newspaper advertisements, and letters, which stated that the study involved “social drinking and decision-making.” Potential participants (Ps) called the laboratory and were told that procedures included the use of sexually explicit films and physiological measures of sexual arousal, and were screened to determine whether they were eligible to participate. Inclusion criteria were that the individual had to be (a) between the ages of 21 and 35; (b) interested in dating opposite-sex partners; (c) not currently in a committed dating relationship; and (d) a moderate drinker. Exclusion criteria were current problem drinking or a history of problem drinking^^1 and/or currently taking medications or having a health condition contraindicated with alcohol consumption. Ps received $15 per hour for study participation.",
"Ps’ mean age was 25.6 years (SD = 3.9). Ps were predominantly European- American (69.2%); 6.2% were African-American, 3.1% were Latino, 3.1% were Asian, and 18.3% were multi-racial or other. Approximately two-thirds (62.5%) were employed, with 66.7% reporting an annual income of less than $31,000/year. Ps’ self-reported typical drinking levels were 17.02 (SD = 9.87) drinks per week, on average. Fewer than one-half (41.9%) were college students.",
"Ps viewed a sexually-neutral 2.5-minute long documentary about birds, followed by two three-minute erotic films. Pilot testing established that these films induced equivalent self-reported increases in sexual arousal (George, Zawacki et al., 2003). Both erotic films, which were commercially available, explicitly depicted normative, consensual sexual activities (kissing, oral sex, and vaginal intercourse) between an adult man and an adult woman.",
"Sexual arousal was measured with penile plethysmography (BioPac Systems, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA; model MP 150) and a mercury-in-rubber strain gauge (D. M. Davis Inc. Hackensack, NJ) positioned mid-shaft on the penis (E. Janssen, personal communication, July 2002). Using Acqknowledge software (version 3.7.2), data were collected at a rate of 62.5 samples per second then further reduced to 25 samples per second. To ensure accurate measurement, strain gauges were calibrated prior to each use by placing the gauge on a calibration cone and adjusting size values in the software to equal the known size of each gauge. Gauges were disinfected following each use with Cidex OPA solution (Advanced Sterilization Products, Irvine, CA). Movement artifacts, defined as clear spikes of more than 5 mm in an otherwise smooth curve, were deleted based on visual inspection of raw data records (Janssen, personal communication, May 2002). Data were then digitally transformed. Movement deletion decisions were checked and affirmed in both analogue and digital data and data were exported to a data analytic program for analysis (Hoffmann, Janssen & Turner, 2004).",
"Ps rated their perceived level of arousal after the film clips on a 4-item seven-point Likert scale (1 = “no sexual arousal at all”; 7 = “extremely sexually aroused”). Items were adapted from previous research and included: (1) “Overall, how much sexual arousal did you feel during the film clips?” (Heiman, 1977); (2) “To what extent did you feel sensation in your genitals during the film clips?”(Heiman & Rowland, 1983; Reynolds et al., 1988) “How much sexual warmth (in your genitals, breasts, and body) did you feel during the film clips?” (Meston, Heiman, Trapnell, & Paulhus, 1998); (4) “To what extent did you feel sexually absorbed in the sensory components of the film clips?” These four items were combined to form a sexual arousal scale with good inter-item reliability (M = 5.09, SD = 1.24, α = .92).",
"This 40-item measure was used to assess social desirability. Items are based on a 7-point Likert scale, and include: “I sometimes tell lies if I have to,” “I never read sexy books or magazines,” and “I sometimes drive faster than the speed limit.” This measure has acceptable reliability (α = .83; Paulhus, 1991; Study 1 sample α = .82; Study 2 sample α = .75).",
"To determine whether participants had been aware of the sexual arousal instructional set that they had been assigned to, manipulation checks were administered following the sexual arousal assessment. Participants were asked, “Prior to viewing the erotic film clips, were you instructed to suppress your arousal? (yes/no/don't know).”",
"During the screening phone call, participants were instructed to bring photo identification, not to drive to the laboratory, not to eat or consume caloric drinks for three hours before their appointments, and not to drink alcohol or use recreational or over-the-counter drugs for 24 hours before their appointments.",
"Each participant was conducted through the study procedures by a male experimenter. Upon arrival, each participant was escorted to a private room, where the experimenter administered a blood alcohol level (BAL) test with a breathalyzer (Alco-Sensor IV, Intoximeters Inc., St. Louis, MO) to ascertain a zero reading. Participants with a positive reading were rescheduled and dismissed. After confirming that the participant had complied with all pre- experimental instructions, the experimenter obtained informed consent. Participants were then left alone to complete background questionnaires.",
"Each P was randomly assigned to an alcohol condition and was weighed to determined the amount of 190-proof grain alcohol needed to achieve a BAL of .10% (dosage = 1.25 ml alcohol/kg body weight). Drinks consisted of one part alcohol to six parts fruit juice. In order to ensure that the assessment took place on the ascending limb of alcohol intoxication, Ps’ BALs were tested every three minutes until they reached criterion (BAL ≥ .06), at which point they began the sexual arousal assessment. Mean pre-assessment BAL was .069 (SD = .011). Ps took on average 26 minutes (SD = 10) post-drinking to reach the target BAL. No-alcohol Ps drank a volume of juice equivalent to what they would have received in the alcohol condition. A yoked control design was used to reduce error variance in intoxication levels and to control for differences in the time it took individual alcohol Ps to reach the criterion BAL (George et al., 2004; Giancola & Zeichner, 1997). Control Ps were yoked to an alcohol P who had already participated, and were breathalyzed and began the dependent measures at the same time intervals as did their alcohol yoke.",
"Ps were randomly assigned to a maximize-arousal instructional set condition or a no-instruction control condition. Experimenters were blind to Ps’ arousal instruction condition. After the neutral film, Ps received audio instructions over headphones informing them of their arousal instruction and directing them to open an envelope containing a card reiterating this instruction. In the maximize condition, the instructions were to “try as much as possible to relax and maximize your arousal during the remainder of the experiment. We would like you to try and become as aroused as possible.” In the control condition, the instructions were to “Remember: Try to stay as still as possible.”",
"Prior to providing beverages, the experimenter instructed the P in the proper placement of the gauge. After Ps consumed their beverage and reached criterion BAL, the experimenter restated the gauge placement instructions by intercom, and the P placed the gauge. The experimenter monitored the physiological signal via computer in a separate room. After a 1-2 minute baseline reading, the P was shown the neutral film clip. A final pre-arousal BAL assessment was taken by the experimenter after the neutral clip. Ps were then shown the two erotic films, after which they rated their level of sexual arousal. Following the sexual arousal assessment, they were instructed by intercom to remove the gauge and get dressed.",
"Control Ps were debriefed, paid, and released upon completion of the experiment. Alcohol Ps were escorted to another room, where they remained until their BAL dropped to .03, at which point they were debriefed, paid, and released. During debriefing, all Ps were given the opportunity to ask questions and to discuss any discomfort they might have experienced during the protocols.",
"Analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests examined the effects of alcohol condition (control vs. .10%) and arousal instructional set condition (maximize vs. control) on four penile plethysmography variables. The first variable, peak percentage circumference change from the neutral stimulus baseline, was computed by subtracting each P's lowest achieved millimeter circumference during the neutral stimulus from his highest achieved millimeter circumference during the erotic stimulus and then dividing that amount by his lowest achieved millimeter circumference during the neutral stimulus multiplied by 100. The second variable, mean percentage circumference change from neutral stimulus baseline, was computed by subtracting each P's mean millimeter circumference during the neutral stimulus from his mean millimeter circumference during the erotic stimulus and then dividing that amount by his mean millimeter circumference during the neutral stimulus multiplied by 100. The third variable, latency to arousal onset, counted number of seconds from the beginning of the erotic stimulus until each P achieved a 5% increase in millimeter circumference from baseline levels. The fourth variable, latency to peak arousal, counted the seconds from the beginning of the erotic stimulus until each P achieved his peak level of arousal during the erotic stimuli. In the latency to peak arousal ANOVA, Ps’ achieved peak millimeter circumference was entered as a covariate in order to control for differences in achieved peak arousal levels. Additionally, self-reported sexual arousal during the erotic stimuli was also examined with social desirability entered as a covariate. Data from 7 Ps were incomplete due to data collection problems and were not included in analyses.",
"Consistent with the alcohol-induced attenuation hypothesis, there was a significant main effect of alcohol condition for peak percentage circumference change, F (1, 65) = 4.06, p < .05. Intoxicated Ps achieved a significantly lower peak percentage circumference change from baseline than did sober Ps. See Table 1 for means, standard deviations, and effect sizes. Contrary to prediction, the instructional main effect and the interaction were not significant.",
"---|--- Maximize| No Instruction| d^^1| Control| Alcohol (.10%)| d Peak Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 32.80 (13.49)| 30.55 (13.54)| .17| 34.92 (12.73)| 28.30 (13.56)^^| .50 Mean Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 23.56 (11.51)| 20.19 (11.57)| .29| 23.85 (11.10)| 19.79 (11.87)| .35 Latency to Arousal Onset (in seconds)| 62.90 (68.24)| 72.34 (93.69)| .12| 54.22 (45.01)| 81.61 (106.23)| .34 Latency to Peak Arousal (in seconds)| 232.50 (108.75)| 212.88 (120.91)| .17| 229.70 (111.51)| 215.16 (119.05)| .13 Self-reported Sexual Arousal| 5.45 (1.11)| 4.75 (1.27)^^",
"There were no significant main effects or interactions for mean percentage circumference change from baseline, latency to arousal onset, or latency to peak arousal.",
"For self-reported sexual arousal to the erotic stimuli, the main effect of arousal instructional set was significant, F (1, 65) = 5.56, p < .05. Ps instructed to maximize arousal reported significantly greater sexual arousal to the erotic stimuli than did Ps instructed to suppress their arousal. Contrary to predictions, the alcohol and interactive effects were not significant. Social desirability was not a significant covariate. Self- reported sexual arousal correlated significantly with peak percentage circumference change (r = .37, p = .001), average percentage circumference change (r = .50, p < .001), and latency to arousal onset (r = -.37, p = .001). Self-reported sexual arousal was not significantly correlated with latency to peak arousal (r = -.15, p > .10).",
"A high alcohol dose did attenuate penile tumescence, as hypothesized. Men dosed to a target BAL of .10% exhibited less peak circumference change from baseline than sober controls. This is consistent with two previous findings based on comparably high dosages (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Rubin & Henson, 1976). Also, our methods enabled us to overcome questions raised about previous findings concerning habituation to the erotic stimuli (Langevin et al., 1985), reliance on within-subject designs, and the timing of assessments on the BAL limb (George & Stoner, 2000). Nevertheless, the attenuation effect we obtained was confined to peak circumference. Mean circumference change and latency indices of circumference change were unaffected. Also, alcohol had no effect on self-reported arousal, even though self-reported arousal was correlated positively with circumference changes and negatively with change onset latency. Thus, alcohol's impact seemed very specific, dampening peak arousal with no commensurate impact on average response magnitude and reactivity. The picture that emerges is one of a limited but physiologically important alcohol effect, with men's self-perception of arousal being unaffected by alcohol intoxication. In the context of earlier null findings at higher dosages during a sleep study, the effects observed here are consistent with Morlet et al.'s (1990) suggestion that attenuation is not universal and that it hinges on conscious processing of erotic stimuli.",
"Surprisingly, instructional set had no effect on physiological arousal. This is inconsistent with previous findings. Heiman & Rowland (1983) found that maximize instructions increased arousal among sexually functional men. However, their control condition consisted of “sensate focus” instructions to “relax and enjoy,” which they reasoned may have actually functioned as an “anti-arousal message” in the context of an erotic film. Indeed, other studies using anti-arousal messages as the control condition have also yielded instructional set effects on physiological arousal (e.g. Adams, Motsinger, McAnulty, & Moore, 1992; Mahoney & Strassberg, 1991). Therefore, the control condition in the present study may have lessened the likelihood of an instructional effect precisely because we intended that the message be neutral. It may not have embodied a sufficiently anti-arousal message to generate the instructional set effect observed in previous work. This may also explain the failure to detect the hypothesized interaction between instructional set and alcohol on genital response. The instructional set conditions were not sufficiently different; thus, there was no instructional set effect for alcohol to modify. Instructional set did influence self- reported arousal; however, this may reflect P compliance, reporting subjective levels of arousal that were consistent with what they were instructed to do.",
"Overall in Study 1, alcohol had a specific effect at a high dose, dampening peak tumescence; and the instructional sets seemed insufficiently differentiated to affect erectile responding. Study 2 was designed to intensify the instructional set differentiation and to explore the lower dosage boundary of the alcohol effect.",
"The main aim of the second study was to re-examine the intoxication- instruction interaction hypothesis in the context of more polarized instructional sets. Instructions to maximize arousal were set against instructions to suppress it. Again, alcohol and instructional main effects were anticipated as well as the interaction. Alcohol should impair men's capacity to marshal cognitive resources necessary for voluntarily controlling – maximizing or suppressing – arousal. Therefore, success in controlling arousal should be more evident among sober than among intoxicated men.",
"Another aim of Study 2 was to consider an alternative dosage level. Ethical and IRB constraints prevented examining a BAL higher than .10%. Therefore, we explored the lower dosage boundary of alcohol's attenuation effect. However, given the modest attenuation effects we obtained at a BAL of .10% in Study 1, we decreased dosage only slightly to a BAL of .08%.",
"Mean age was 25.0 years (SD = 3.9). Ps were predominantly European-American (78.0%); 5.1% were Asian, 3.4% were African-American, 3.4% were Latino, 3.4% were Native American, and 6.8% were multi-racial or other. Over one-half (61.0%) were employed, with 72.9% reporting an annual income of less than $31,000/year. Ps’ self-reported typical drinking levels were 14.03 (SD = 10.11) drinks per week, on average. Fewer than one-half (38.3%) were college students.",
"Each P was weighed to determined the amount of 100-proof vodka needed to achieve a BAL of .08% (dosage = .82 ml alcohol/kg body weight). Drinks consisted of one part vodka to four parts fruit juice. Ps’ BALs were tested every three minutes until they reached criterion (BAL ≥ .045), at which point they began the sexual arousal assessment. Ps’ mean pre-assessment BAL was .059 (SD = .011). Ps took on average 17 minutes (SD = 9) post-drinking to reach the target BAL. No-alcohol Ps drank a volume of juice equivalent to what they would have received in the alcohol condition.",
"Ps were randomly assigned to one of two instructional set conditions, to either maximize or suppress their sexual arousal. In the maximize condition, the instructions were to “try as much as possible to relax and maximize your arousal during the remainder of the experiment. We would like you to try and become as aroused as possible.” In the inhibit condition, the instructions were to “try as much as possible to suppress your sexual arousal during the remainder of the experiment. In other words, please keep from becoming sexually aroused.”",
"Identical analytic strategies were used in Studies 1 and 2. Data from 11 Ps in Study 2 were incomplete due to data collection problems and were not included in data analyses.",
"As hypothesized, there was a significant main effect of arousal instructional set condition for peak percentage circumference change, F (1, 60) = 6.23, p < .05. Ps instructed to maximize their sexual arousal achieved a significantly higher peak percentage circumference change from baseline than did Ps instructed to suppress their sexual arousal. See Table 1 for means, standard deviations, and effect sizes. There were no other significant main effects or interactions.",
"As hypothesized, there was a significant main effect of arousal instructional set condition for mean percentage circumference change, F (1, 60) = 7.30, p < .01. Ps instructed to maximize their sexual arousal achieved a significantly higher mean percentage circumference change from baseline than did Ps instructed to suppress their sexual arousal. There were no other significant main effects or interactions.",
"As illustrated in Figure 1, there was a significant two-way interaction, F (1, 58) = 6.25, p < .05 between alcohol condition and instructional set. Sober Ps instructed to maximize arousal achieved a 5% increase in millimeter circumference from baseline significantly faster than did sober counterparts instructed to suppress arousal; however intoxicated Ps did not show this differential pattern. Additionally, the comparison of sober and intoxicated Ps’ arousal onset when instructed to maximize approached significance (p < .06): Sober Ps in the maximize condition achieved arousal onset marginally faster than intoxicated Ps in the maximize condition. There were no other significant effects.",
"As illustrated in Figure 2, the two-way interaction of alcohol condition and arousal instructional set approached significance, F (1, 60) = 3.01, p < .09. Sober Ps instructed to maximize arousal achieved peak millimeter circumference change from baseline faster than did sober counterparts instructed to suppress arousal; however, intoxicated Ps did not show this differential pattern. The covariate of peak millimeter circumference was not significant. There were no significant main effects.",
"For Ps’ self-reported sexual arousal to the erotic stimuli, the main effect of arousal instructional set approached significance, F (1, 60) = 3.48, p < .07. Ps instructed to maximize arousal reported marginally greater sexual arousal to the erotic stimuli than did Ps instructed to suppress their arousal. No other main or interactive effects were significant. Social desirability was not a significant covariate. Self-reported sexual arousal correlated significantly with peak percentage circumference change (r = .31, p < .05), average percentage circumference change (r = .45, p < .001), and latency to arousal onset (r = -.45, p < .001). Self-reported sexual arousal was not significantly correlated with latency to peak arousal (r = -.05, p > .10).",
"Surprisingly, there were no main effects for the .08% target BAL. Alcohol interacted with instructional demand, as hypothesized; but this was only evident on latency measures and not on circumference measures. Thus, Study 2 also showed confined alcohol effects. Previously, alcohol attenuation effects on penile circumference have been detected at dosages as low as .05% target BAL (Farkas & Rosen, 1976; Rubin & Henson, 1976). However, critics have questioned those findings because of potential confounds concerning reliance on within-subject design (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Langevin et al, 1985), habituation to the erotic stimuli (Langevin et al, 1985), and whether assessments were conducted on the ascending or descending BAL limb (George & Stoner, 2000). Attenuation effects on penile circumference have also been reported previously at the .08% target BAL, among studies characterized by one or more of these potential confounds (Barbaree, Marshall, Yates, & Lightfoot, 1983; Keltner & Doyle, 1986; Wormith et al. 1988). These problems were ruled out in the current study and no alcohol main effects were apparent. This suggests that alcohol attenuation effects on penile tumescence may be more limited than previously thought and that the threshold for these effects is somewhat higher than indicated by prior work. As noted earlier, effects do not appear to occur at all under conditions of sleep (Morlet et al., 1990).",
"Although no broad attenuation effects were evident, we did find interactions that were consistent with our proposition that alcohol affects men's capacity to control their erectile responding. There were two identifiable patterns. First, alcohol did not appear to interfere with men's conscious cognitive processes associated with voluntarily maximizing or suppressing arousal. Sober and intoxicated men were equally effective at responding in ways consistent with the instructional demands in that they showed more arousal and reported more arousal in the maximize than suppress condition. Therefore, at the explicit or attended task of maximizing versus suppressing arousal magnitude, intoxicated men seemed as effective as sober men.",
"Second, consistent with our hypothesis about response latencies, sober men showed faster response onset and were faster at reaching their peak session response in the maximize than in the suppress condition, but intoxicated men did not differ based on instructional set. It is important to note that the instructional sets made no explicit mention of response speed. However, it is intuitive that men trying to suppress tumescence would be expected to be slower at evincing any arousal than counterparts trying to maximize tumescence. Presumably suppressers would be restraining their response by cognitively managing their internal experience, such that any erectile response to the erotic stimuli would seemed forestalled, comparatively speaking. Indeed, this was the case with sober men. However, this distinction did not occur with intoxicated men.",
"These two patterns together depict an interesting and somewhat unexpected juxtaposition. At the explicit task of maximizing or suppressing arousal magnitude, intoxicated men seemed as effective as sober men. However, they seemed less effective than sober men at managing the implicit or unattended task of forestalling their genital response to the erotic stimuli. This coincides with other indications that attentional processes generally (Morlet et al., 1990; Wilson et al., 1985) and explicit versus implicit processes specifically are important to elucidating alcohol's effects on erectile responding.",
"The main effect we obtained is consistent with previous work showing that, despite initial speculations of limited conscious control over autonomically innervated erectile structures (e.g. Hatch, 1981), men can exert control over erectile responding (Adams et al., 1992; Golde, Strassberg & Turner, 2000; Henson & Rubin, 1971; Mahoney & Strassberg, 1991; McAnulty & Adams, 1991). Sex researchers have suggested that men achieve control by focusing attention on arousal-enhancing or arousal-suppressing stimuli (e.g. Hatch, 1981) and by mentally elaborating upon it (Barlow, 1986). According to Barlow's etiological model of sexual dysfunction, sexually functional “men focus on and process erotic cues without difficulty” (Barlow, 1986).",
"The most striking outcome of this work is that, contrary to both the conventional wisdom and established science, relatively high dosages of alcohol had limited impact on men's erectile responding. The lowest dosage is widely recognized as substantially intoxicating in that it is the legal criterion for drunk driving and it is widely associated with generalized impairment. At the highest dosage, an alcohol attenuation effect did emerge, but it was confined to one of five measures. Specifically, alcohol reduced peak circumference change, but it did not affect average circumference change, latency to change onset, latency to peak change, or self-reported arousal. This circumscribed effect, when considered in the context of previous null effects at comparably high dosages with wakeful (Langevin et al., 1985) and sleeping (Morlet et al., 1990) men, poses a challenge for the long held view that acute heavy drinking diminishes erectile performance. These data suggest that alcohol's attenuating effects necessitate higher BAC levels to manifest and are more topographically specific than previously thought – affecting only peak response.",
"Furthermore, alcohol's attenuating effects on erectile functioning may be more context dependent than previously acknowledged. A contextual factor that emerged as influential for response latency indices was the instructional demand to maximize versus suppress arousal. Future research could explore this further by evaluating the specific instructions to forestall response latency and by considering the role of explicit versus implicit instructional demand. Another contextual factor suggested here was level of arousal. Generally, our Ps found the stimulus materials very arousing. Conceivably, highly arousing stimulus conditions provide a context mitigating alcohol attenuation effects. Further work incorporating variable levels of erotic stimulus strength could clarify this possibility. Finally, we evaluated effects on the ascending BAC limb; future work is needed to evaluate the descending limb context.",
"A particular strength of this study is that we addressed methodological concerns identified previously and thereby avoided the impact of several potential validity threats. Limitations include the lack of an alcohol expectancy (placebo) condition, the moderate level drinking status and young age of the sample, and the prospect of volunteer bias. Previous work has shown that expectancy set (the belief that one has been drinking) enhances men's self-reported and physiological arousal independent of low-dosage intoxication (Wilson & Lawson, 1976). Because of the difficulty of convincing placebo participants that they have received a high dose of alcohol, and because our specific interest was in high dosage effects, we did not evaluate alcohol expectancy set or individual differences in a priori alcohol expectancies. At high dosages, physiological effects were expected to override any expectancy effects. Given the high BAC levels and the direction of the effects, it is unlikely that expectancies accounted for our findings. Second, age influences erectile functioning, rendering younger men less affected by alcohol attenuation than older men. Third, volunteers for sexual psychophysiological studies tend to have more sexual experience and liberal sexual attitudes than non-volunteers (Strassberg & Lowe, 1995). This tendency constrains generalizability; therefore our findings should be interpreted accordingly.",
"In sum, high-dosage alcohol had confined and generally modest effects on erectile responding in a sample of relatively young moderate drinkers. This is not consistent with previous conclusions depicting robust high-dose attenuation effects (Crowe & George, 1989; Wilson, 1977). Absence of attenuation effects in conjunction with alcohol's tendency to heighten sexual risk-taking is, however, consistent with alcohol's persistent association with men's increased sexual activity. Certainly, there is little basis here to view alcohol as necessarily interfering with sexual response, for sexually functional men. This may shed some light on the longstanding paradox, – “it provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance” – in that, alcohol's attenuating effects may have been overestimated previously. It may be that Shakespeare's maxim reliably holds true only at the higher degrees of intoxication, much higher than .10%, which – while relatively rare in laboratory experimentation – may be common in men's real life encounters.",
"---|--- Maximize| Suppress| d^^1| Control| Alcohol (.08%)| d Peak Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 36.24 (15.16)| 26.45 (14.61)^^*| .64| 33.04 (15.52)| 29.76 (15.73)| .21 Mean Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 24.02 (12.98)| 15.26 (11.49)^^**| .71| 20.92 (12.34)| 18.49 (13.73)| .19 Latency to Arousal Onset (in seconds)| 67.33 (72.67)| 90.54 (75.32)| .31| 75.48 (76.42)| 82.04 (72.92)| .09 Latency to Peak Arousal (in seconds)| 229.84 (108.21)| 272.59 (108.16)| .40| 245.31 (117.62)| 256.43 (101.02)| .10 Self-reported Sexual Arousal| 4.82 (1.36)| 4.15 (1.57)^~| .46| 4.74 (1.42)| 4.21 (1.54)| .36",
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"parsed_md": "Alcohol and Erectile Response: The Effects of High Dosage in the Context of\nDemands to Maximize Sexual Arousal\n\n * NCBI\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to navigation\n * Resources\n * How To\n * About NCBI Accesskeys\n\nMy NCBISign in to NCBISign Out\n\n# PMC\n\nUS National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health\n\n * Advanced\n * Journal list\n * Help\n\n * Journal List\n * HHS Author Manuscripts\n * PMC3164266\n\nExp Clin Psychopharmacol. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2011 Aug 31.\n\nPublished in final edited form as:\n\nExp Clin Psychopharmacol. 2006 Nov; 14(4): 461–470.\n\ndoi: 10.1037/1064-1297.14.4.461\n\nPMCID: PMC3164266\n\nNIHMSID: NIHMS320179\n\nPMID: 17115874\n\n# Alcohol and Erectile Response: The Effects of High Dosage in the Context of\nDemands to Maximize Sexual Arousal\n\nWilliam H. George, Kelly Cue Davis, and Jeanette Norris\n\nUniversity of Washington\n\nJulia R. Heiman\n\nThe Kinsey Institute\n\nRebecca L. Schacht, Susan A. Stoner, and Kelly F. Kajumulo\n\nUniversity of Washington\n\nAuthor information Copyright and License information Disclaimer\n\nWilliam H. George, Kelly Cue Davis, Jeanette Norris, Rebecca L. Schacht, Susan\nA. Stoner, Kelly F. Kajumulo, University of Washington and Julia R. Heiman,\nThe Kinsey Institute.\n\nAppreciation is expressed to Dr. Erick Janssen for consultation in\nplethysmography instrumentation and stimulus selection to Tina Zawacki,\nChristian Hendershot, Reasons Project staff, and numerous undergraduate\nassistants for their aid in data collection. Conduct of this research was\nsupported in part by a grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and\nAlcoholism (AA13565) to William H. George. Portions of this paper were\npresented at the 2004 annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism,\nVancouver, BC.\n\nCorrespondence regarding this article should be addressed to William H.\nGeorge, Department of Psychology, Box 351525, University of Washington,\nSeattle, WA, 98195. Electronic mail may be sent to ude.notgnihsaw.u@egroegb.\nPhone: (206) 543-6792. Fax: (206) 685-1310.\n\nCopyright notice\n\nThe publisher's final edited version of this article is available at Exp Clin\nPsychopharmacol\n\nSee other articles in PMC that cite the published article.\n\n## Abstract\n\nAlthough drinking is often associated with men's sexual activity, basic\nquestions about alcohol's effects on men's sexual arousal remain unanswered.\nInconsistencies in findings from studies examining subjective and\nphysiological effects on erectile functioning suggest that alcohol's effects\nare context specific, e.g., dependent on whether one wants to maximize or\nsuppress his arousal. To address unresolved questions about alcohol and\nerectile functioning, two experiments evaluated the effects of high blood\nalcohol concentrations (BACs) and arousal instructional demands on indices of\npenile circumference change and self-reported sexual arousal. In Experiment 1,\na target BAC of .10% (versus .00%) attenuated peak circumference change from a\nneutral baseline but had no effects on average change, latency to arousal\nonset (a 5% increase in circumference from baseline), latency to peak achieved\narousal, or subjective arousal. Instructions to maximize arousal (versus no\ninstruction) increased subjective arousal, which was moderately correlated\nwith physiological indices. In Experiment 2, instructions to maximize (versus\nsuppress) arousal increased peak and mean circumference change and interacted\nwith a target BAC of .08% (versus .00%) to influence latency to arousal onset:\nsober men instructed to maximize showed a shorter latency to arousal onset\nthan did sober men instructed to suppress; however, intoxicated men did not\nshow a differential pattern. Moreover, compared to intoxicated counterparts,\nsober men instructed to maximize showed a marginally shorter latency to\narousal onset. Overall, alcohol and arousal instructions had small but\ndiscernible effects with young moderate drinkers. Findings highlight the\nimportance of contextual factors in alcohol's impact on erectile functioning.\n\nKeywords: alcohol, sexual arousal, erectile dysfunction, erection, penile\nplethysmography\n\nAlcohol is often linked with men's sexual activities (Crowe & George, 1989;\nGeorge & Stoner, 2000); and erectile functioning has inherent relevance to\nunderstanding this link. Yet alcohol's physiological effects on erectile\nfunctioning have not been fully explicated. Despite initial evidence to the\ncontrary, high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) – particularly .08% and above\n(Briddell & Wilson, 1976) – does not seem to attenuate erectile tumescence\nreliably (Morlet et al., 1990). This apparent contradiction underscores the\nneed for further research. Also, research about men's voluntary control over\ntheir erectile responding raises the possibility that alcohol's effects are\ncontext specific, particularly concerning a man's attempt to maximize his\narousal (Barlow, 1986). To investigate this possibility and further elucidate\nalcohol's effects, we investigated the interaction between high BAC and\ninstructions to maximize arousal, compared with neutral instructions (Study 1)\nor with opposing instructions to suppress arousal (Study 2).\n\n## Alcohol and Erectile Attenuation Effects\n\nThree of four experiments published 30 years ago showed that high doses of\nalcohol attenuated erectile response (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Farkas & Rosen,\n1976; Rubin & Henson, 1976). Attenuation effects also emerged in three\nsubsequent experiments (Wilson, Lawson, & Abrams, 1978; Wilson, Niaura &\nAdler, 1985; Wormith, Bradford, Pawlak, Borzecki, & Zohar, 1988) and a case\nstudy (Cooper, 1994). Alcohol-induced attenuation of genital arousal seemed\nconclusive. However, eight studies have revealed null effects. In five\nbalanced placebo studies manipulating alcohol and alcohol expectancy set\nindependently, no attenuation effects were found (Abrams & Wilson, 1983;\nBriddell et al., 1978; Lansky & Wilson, 1981; Wilson & Lawson, 1976; Wilson &\nNiaura, 1984). These null effects have been attributed to the low BACs (.03 -\n.05 mg %) required in balanced placebo studies; yet attenuation has been\nobserved at comparable dosages in other work (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Farkas\n& Rosen, 1976). Null effects have also occurred in two studies with similar\nand higher BACs: .056 mg % (Abrams & Wilson, 1983) and .104 mg % (Langevin et\nal., 1985). Finally, Morlet et al., (1990) investigated nocturnal penile\ntumescence, evaluating the highest dosages reported (.15 mg% and .18 mg%), and\nfound no attenuation. Thus, the attenuation effect is far from universal,\nhaving occurred in fewer than half of studies on alcohol and erectile response\n(George, Norris, & Schacht, 2003).\n\nInconsistent findings have been attributed mainly to three methodological\nproblems. First, George and Stoner (2000) noted variability depending on\nwhether arousal was assessed on the ascending versus descending limb of the\nblood alcohol absorption cycle. In studies where BAC was assessed only once\n(Rubin & Henson, 1976), estimates about BAC limb during arousal assessment\nwere entirely speculative, thereby obscuring alcohol's effects. Even in\nstudies where BAC was assessed twice, the limb during which arousal was\nmeasured could not be determined unequivocally (Lansky & Wilson, 1981).\nSecond, Langevin et al. (1985) noted that use of within-subject designs\npotentially confounds attenuation with an implicit demand to respond\ndifferently when intoxicated versus sober. Third, the same authors also noted\nthat repeated use of the same erotic stimuli potentially confounds attenuation\nwith habituation to the erotic stimuli. Further work overcoming these problems\nis necessary to clarify the putative attenuation effect of intoxication on\nerectile response.\n\n## Context: Voluntary Control and Instructions to Maximize Arousal\n\nThe context of instructions or conditions conveying a demand to become highly\naroused has proven essential to understanding erectile functioning generally\n(Barlow, 1986). Likewise, this psychological context would seem important to\nclarifying alcohol's attenuating effects. However, no such experimentation has\nbeen reported thus far. Research unrelated to alcohol has shown that, despite\ninitial impressions that perhaps men could not exert voluntary control over\nautonomically innervated erectile structures, sexually functional men can\nindeed control their erection in response to instructional demand (Hatch,\n1981). Specifically, men show higher arousal levels under instructions to\nbecome highly aroused than control instructions (Barlow, 1986; Rubin & Henson,\n1976). These findings show that sexually functional men can exert voluntary\ncontrol over sexual responding; that is, they are capable of consciously\nenhancing their erectile response to erotic stimuli.\n\nCognitive mechanisms have been implicated both in voluntary erectile control\nand in alcohol's effects on sexual arousal. While it is not completely\nunderstood how men achieve erectile control (Beck & Baldwin, 1994), the\ngeneral conclusion has been that control is achieved cognitively. In the\nabsence of physical manipulation or gaze diversion tactics (typically\nprohibited in studies of erectile control), it seems likely that men exercise\ncontrol over their arousal by managing their internal cognitive experience\n(Barlow, 1986). Alcohol intoxication disrupts cognitive capabilities and may\nthereby indirectly affect voluntary control of erectile responding. Wilson et\nal. (1985) found that alcohol's attenuation effects on penile tumescence were\nmoderated by simultaneous engagement in a high demand cognitive task. Men in\nthis study had not been instructed to maximize their arousal per se.\nNevertheless, the findings were consistent with the possibility that moderate\nintoxication coupled with diminished cognitive capability resulted in men\nbeing less effective at maximizing their arousal. Presumably, alcohol impairs\ncognitive functioning, which – in turn – compromises the ability to exert\neffective voluntary control over erectile functioning.\n\n## Present Research and Methodological Issues\n\nStudy 1 tested a decidedly high BAC level (target = .10%), among the higher\nlevels used with wakeful men in sexual arousal research, to provide a robust\ntest of the attenuation effect. We contrasted maximize versus neutral\ninstructions, which were intended to constitute an inert instructional\ncontext. In Study 2, we lowered BAC (target = .08%) seeking to identify a\nlower threshold of the attenuation effect and contrasted maximize versus\nsuppress instructions, which were intended to constitute an opposing\ninstructional context.\n\nMethodological problems noted earlier were addressed. To specify BAC level and\nlimb (George & Stoner, 2000), we assessed BAC numerous times and\nindividualized the absorption period, yoking control subjects’ absorption\nperiods to those of intoxicated participants. To address Langevin et al.'s\n(1985) concern about attenuation being an artifact of an implicit demand to\nrespond differently when intoxicated than sober, we used a between-subjects\ndesign. To address their concern about habituation to the erotic stimuli, we\npresented the stimuli only once. Finally, to consider arousal topography\nacross multiple dimensions we included subjective, tumescence, and latency\nindicators. Altogether, erectile response was assessed across five response\nindices: self-report, peak circumference change, average circumference change,\nlatency to change onset, and latency to peak circumference change.\n\n## Study 1\n\nMain and interaction effects were hypothesized. Despite supportive and\nnonsupportive evidence for attenuation effects previously, the weight of the\ndata and extant conclusions predict alcohol-induced attenuation at high dosage\n(Crowe & George, 1989; George & Stoner, 2000). Non-alcohol studies indicate\nthat provision of an instruction or a demand to become highly aroused produces\nmore arousal than do control conditions. Heiman & Rowland (1983) found that\ncompared to a “sensate focus” instruction to “relax and enjoy,” a demand\ninstruction to become highly aroused led sexually functional men to increase\narousal. Beck, Barlow, & Sakheim (1983) created high and low demand with\nvideotapes depicting a partner as highly aroused or as less aroused; they\nfound that functional men in the high demand condition exhibited more arousal\nthan counterparts in the low demand condition. We hypothesized an interaction\nwhereby alcohol would qualify effects for instructional demand. Because of\nimpairing effects on men's capacity to marshal cognitive resources necessary\nfor voluntarily maximizing arousal, alcohol should reduce effectiveness at\nmaximizing arousal. Compared to sober men, intoxicated men should experience\ncognitive impairment and, as a result, be less able to show voluntary control\nby responding differentially to maximize versus control instructional demands.\n\n### Study 1 Method\n\n#### Participants\n\nMen (n = 65) were recruited from a large, urban university and the community\nat large through flyers, newspaper advertisements, and letters, which stated\nthat the study involved “social drinking and decision-making.” Potential\nparticipants (Ps) called the laboratory and were told that procedures included\nthe use of sexually explicit films and physiological measures of sexual\narousal, and were screened to determine whether they were eligible to\nparticipate. Inclusion criteria were that the individual had to be (a) between\nthe ages of 21 and 35; (b) interested in dating opposite-sex partners; (c) not\ncurrently in a committed dating relationship; and (d) a moderate drinker.\nExclusion criteria were current problem drinking or a history of problem\ndrinking^^1 and/or currently taking medications or having a health condition\ncontraindicated with alcohol consumption. Ps received $15 per hour for study\nparticipation.\n\nPs’ mean age was 25.6 years (SD = 3.9). Ps were predominantly European-\nAmerican (69.2%); 6.2% were African-American, 3.1% were Latino, 3.1% were\nAsian, and 18.3% were multi-racial or other. Approximately two-thirds (62.5%)\nwere employed, with 66.7% reporting an annual income of less than\n$31,000/year. Ps’ self-reported typical drinking levels were 17.02 (SD = 9.87)\ndrinks per week, on average. Fewer than one-half (41.9%) were college\nstudents.\n\n#### Measures and materials\n\n##### Stimulus films\n\nPs viewed a sexually-neutral 2.5-minute long documentary about birds, followed\nby two three-minute erotic films. Pilot testing established that these films\ninduced equivalent self-reported increases in sexual arousal (George, Zawacki\net al., 2003). Both erotic films, which were commercially available,\nexplicitly depicted normative, consensual sexual activities (kissing, oral\nsex, and vaginal intercourse) between an adult man and an adult woman.\n\n##### Physiological sexual arousal\n\nSexual arousal was measured with penile plethysmography (BioPac Systems, Inc.,\nSanta Barbara, CA; model MP 150) and a mercury-in-rubber strain gauge (D. M.\nDavis Inc. Hackensack, NJ) positioned mid-shaft on the penis (E. Janssen,\npersonal communication, July 2002). Using Acqknowledge software (version\n3.7.2), data were collected at a rate of 62.5 samples per second then further\nreduced to 25 samples per second. To ensure accurate measurement, strain\ngauges were calibrated prior to each use by placing the gauge on a calibration\ncone and adjusting size values in the software to equal the known size of each\ngauge. Gauges were disinfected following each use with Cidex OPA solution\n(Advanced Sterilization Products, Irvine, CA). Movement artifacts, defined as\nclear spikes of more than 5 mm in an otherwise smooth curve, were deleted\nbased on visual inspection of raw data records (Janssen, personal\ncommunication, May 2002). Data were then digitally transformed. Movement\ndeletion decisions were checked and affirmed in both analogue and digital data\nand data were exported to a data analytic program for analysis (Hoffmann,\nJanssen & Turner, 2004).\n\n##### Self-reported ratings of sexual arousal\n\nPs rated their perceived level of arousal after the film clips on a 4-item\nseven-point Likert scale (1 = “no sexual arousal at all”; 7 = “extremely\nsexually aroused”). Items were adapted from previous research and included:\n(1) “Overall, how much sexual arousal did you feel during the film clips?”\n(Heiman, 1977); (2) “To what extent did you feel sensation in your genitals\nduring the film clips?”(Heiman & Rowland, 1983; Reynolds et al., 1988) “How\nmuch sexual warmth (in your genitals, breasts, and body) did you feel during\nthe film clips?” (Meston, Heiman, Trapnell, & Paulhus, 1998); (4) “To what\nextent did you feel sexually absorbed in the sensory components of the film\nclips?” These four items were combined to form a sexual arousal scale with\ngood inter-item reliability (M = 5.09, SD = 1.24, α = .92).\n\n##### Balanced Inventory of Desired Responding (BIDR)\n\nThis 40-item measure was used to assess social desirability. Items are based\non a 7-point Likert scale, and include: “I sometimes tell lies if I have to,”\n“I never read sexy books or magazines,” and “I sometimes drive faster than the\nspeed limit.” This measure has acceptable reliability (α = .83; Paulhus, 1991;\nStudy 1 sample α = .82; Study 2 sample α = .75).\n\n##### Manipulation checks\n\nTo determine whether participants had been aware of the sexual arousal\ninstructional set that they had been assigned to, manipulation checks were\nadministered following the sexual arousal assessment. Participants were asked,\n“Prior to viewing the erotic film clips, were you instructed to suppress your\narousal? (yes/no/don't know).”\n\n#### Procedure\n\n##### Pre-experimental instructions\n\nDuring the screening phone call, participants were instructed to bring photo\nidentification, not to drive to the laboratory, not to eat or consume caloric\ndrinks for three hours before their appointments, and not to drink alcohol or\nuse recreational or over-the-counter drugs for 24 hours before their\nappointments.\n\n##### Initial procedures\n\nEach participant was conducted through the study procedures by a male\nexperimenter. Upon arrival, each participant was escorted to a private room,\nwhere the experimenter administered a blood alcohol level (BAL) test with a\nbreathalyzer (Alco-Sensor IV, Intoximeters Inc., St. Louis, MO) to ascertain a\nzero reading. Participants with a positive reading were rescheduled and\ndismissed. After confirming that the participant had complied with all pre-\nexperimental instructions, the experimenter obtained informed consent.\nParticipants were then left alone to complete background questionnaires.\n\n##### Alcohol procedures and administration\n\nEach P was randomly assigned to an alcohol condition and was weighed to\ndetermined the amount of 190-proof grain alcohol needed to achieve a BAL of\n.10% (dosage = 1.25 ml alcohol/kg body weight). Drinks consisted of one part\nalcohol to six parts fruit juice. In order to ensure that the assessment took\nplace on the ascending limb of alcohol intoxication, Ps’ BALs were tested\nevery three minutes until they reached criterion (BAL ≥ .06), at which point\nthey began the sexual arousal assessment. Mean pre-assessment BAL was .069 (SD\n= .011). Ps took on average 26 minutes (SD = 10) post-drinking to reach the\ntarget BAL. No-alcohol Ps drank a volume of juice equivalent to what they\nwould have received in the alcohol condition. A yoked control design was used\nto reduce error variance in intoxication levels and to control for differences\nin the time it took individual alcohol Ps to reach the criterion BAL (George\net al., 2004; Giancola & Zeichner, 1997). Control Ps were yoked to an alcohol\nP who had already participated, and were breathalyzed and began the dependent\nmeasures at the same time intervals as did their alcohol yoke.\n\n##### Sexual arousal instructional set\n\nPs were randomly assigned to a maximize-arousal instructional set condition or\na no-instruction control condition. Experimenters were blind to Ps’ arousal\ninstruction condition. After the neutral film, Ps received audio instructions\nover headphones informing them of their arousal instruction and directing them\nto open an envelope containing a card reiterating this instruction. In the\nmaximize condition, the instructions were to “try as much as possible to relax\nand maximize your arousal during the remainder of the experiment. We would\nlike you to try and become as aroused as possible.” In the control condition,\nthe instructions were to “Remember: Try to stay as still as possible.”\n\n##### Sexual arousal assessment\n\nPrior to providing beverages, the experimenter instructed the P in the proper\nplacement of the gauge. After Ps consumed their beverage and reached criterion\nBAL, the experimenter restated the gauge placement instructions by intercom,\nand the P placed the gauge. The experimenter monitored the physiological\nsignal via computer in a separate room. After a 1-2 minute baseline reading,\nthe P was shown the neutral film clip. A final pre-arousal BAL assessment was\ntaken by the experimenter after the neutral clip. Ps were then shown the two\nerotic films, after which they rated their level of sexual arousal. Following\nthe sexual arousal assessment, they were instructed by intercom to remove the\ngauge and get dressed.\n\n##### Detoxification and debriefing\n\nControl Ps were debriefed, paid, and released upon completion of the\nexperiment. Alcohol Ps were escorted to another room, where they remained\nuntil their BAL dropped to .03, at which point they were debriefed, paid, and\nreleased. During debriefing, all Ps were given the opportunity to ask\nquestions and to discuss any discomfort they might have experienced during the\nprotocols.\n\n### Study 1 Results\n\n#### Data Analytic Strategy\n\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA) tests examined the effects of alcohol condition\n(control vs. .10%) and arousal instructional set condition (maximize vs.\ncontrol) on four penile plethysmography variables. The first variable, peak\npercentage circumference change from the neutral stimulus baseline, was\ncomputed by subtracting each P's lowest achieved millimeter circumference\nduring the neutral stimulus from his highest achieved millimeter circumference\nduring the erotic stimulus and then dividing that amount by his lowest\nachieved millimeter circumference during the neutral stimulus multiplied by\n100. The second variable, mean percentage circumference change from neutral\nstimulus baseline, was computed by subtracting each P's mean millimeter\ncircumference during the neutral stimulus from his mean millimeter\ncircumference during the erotic stimulus and then dividing that amount by his\nmean millimeter circumference during the neutral stimulus multiplied by 100.\nThe third variable, latency to arousal onset, counted number of seconds from\nthe beginning of the erotic stimulus until each P achieved a 5% increase in\nmillimeter circumference from baseline levels. The fourth variable, latency to\npeak arousal, counted the seconds from the beginning of the erotic stimulus\nuntil each P achieved his peak level of arousal during the erotic stimuli. In\nthe latency to peak arousal ANOVA, Ps’ achieved peak millimeter circumference\nwas entered as a covariate in order to control for differences in achieved\npeak arousal levels. Additionally, self-reported sexual arousal during the\nerotic stimuli was also examined with social desirability entered as a\ncovariate. Data from 7 Ps were incomplete due to data collection problems and\nwere not included in analyses.\n\n#### Penile Plethysmography Measures\n\nConsistent with the alcohol-induced attenuation hypothesis, there was a\nsignificant main effect of alcohol condition for peak percentage circumference\nchange, F (1, 65) = 4.06, p < .05. Intoxicated Ps achieved a significantly\nlower peak percentage circumference change from baseline than did sober Ps.\nSee Table 1 for means, standard deviations, and effect sizes. Contrary to\nprediction, the instructional main effect and the interaction were not\nsignificant.\n\n### Table 1\n\nMeans, SDs, and Effect Sizes for Penile Plethysmography and Self-reported\nSexual Arousal Measures for Study 1\n\nArousal Instructional Set\n\n|\n\nAlcohol Condition \n \n---|--- \nMaximize| No Instruction| d^^1| Control| Alcohol (.10%)| d \nPeak Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 32.80 (13.49)| 30.55 (13.54)| .17|\n34.92 (12.73)| 28.30 (13.56)^^*| .50 \nMean Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 23.56 (11.51)| 20.19 (11.57)| .29|\n23.85 (11.10)| 19.79 (11.87)| .35 \nLatency to Arousal Onset (in seconds)| 62.90 (68.24)| 72.34 (93.69)| .12|\n54.22 (45.01)| 81.61 (106.23)| .34 \nLatency to Peak Arousal (in seconds)| 232.50 (108.75)| 212.88 (120.91)| .17|\n229.70 (111.51)| 215.16 (119.05)| .13 \nSelf-reported Sexual Arousal| 5.45 (1.11)| 4.75 (1.27)^^*| .59| 5.10 (1.31)|\n5.09 (1.18)| .01 \n \nOpen in a separate window\n\n^1d refers to effect size.\n\nNote:\n\n^*p < .05\n\nThere were no significant main effects or interactions for mean percentage\ncircumference change from baseline, latency to arousal onset, or latency to\npeak arousal.\n\n##### Self-Reported Sexual Arousal\n\nFor self-reported sexual arousal to the erotic stimuli, the main effect of\narousal instructional set was significant, F (1, 65) = 5.56, p < .05. Ps\ninstructed to maximize arousal reported significantly greater sexual arousal\nto the erotic stimuli than did Ps instructed to suppress their arousal.\nContrary to predictions, the alcohol and interactive effects were not\nsignificant. Social desirability was not a significant covariate. Self-\nreported sexual arousal correlated significantly with peak percentage\ncircumference change (r = .37, p = .001), average percentage circumference\nchange (r = .50, p < .001), and latency to arousal onset (r = -.37, p = .001).\nSelf-reported sexual arousal was not significantly correlated with latency to\npeak arousal (r = -.15, p > .10).\n\n### Study 1 Discussion\n\nA high alcohol dose did attenuate penile tumescence, as hypothesized. Men\ndosed to a target BAL of .10% exhibited less peak circumference change from\nbaseline than sober controls. This is consistent with two previous findings\nbased on comparably high dosages (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Rubin & Henson,\n1976). Also, our methods enabled us to overcome questions raised about\nprevious findings concerning habituation to the erotic stimuli (Langevin et\nal., 1985), reliance on within-subject designs, and the timing of assessments\non the BAL limb (George & Stoner, 2000). Nevertheless, the attenuation effect\nwe obtained was confined to peak circumference. Mean circumference change and\nlatency indices of circumference change were unaffected. Also, alcohol had no\neffect on self-reported arousal, even though self-reported arousal was\ncorrelated positively with circumference changes and negatively with change\nonset latency. Thus, alcohol's impact seemed very specific, dampening peak\narousal with no commensurate impact on average response magnitude and\nreactivity. The picture that emerges is one of a limited but physiologically\nimportant alcohol effect, with men's self-perception of arousal being\nunaffected by alcohol intoxication. In the context of earlier null findings at\nhigher dosages during a sleep study, the effects observed here are consistent\nwith Morlet et al.'s (1990) suggestion that attenuation is not universal and\nthat it hinges on conscious processing of erotic stimuli.\n\nSurprisingly, instructional set had no effect on physiological arousal. This\nis inconsistent with previous findings. Heiman & Rowland (1983) found that\nmaximize instructions increased arousal among sexually functional men.\nHowever, their control condition consisted of “sensate focus” instructions to\n“relax and enjoy,” which they reasoned may have actually functioned as an\n“anti-arousal message” in the context of an erotic film. Indeed, other studies\nusing anti-arousal messages as the control condition have also yielded\ninstructional set effects on physiological arousal (e.g. Adams, Motsinger,\nMcAnulty, & Moore, 1992; Mahoney & Strassberg, 1991). Therefore, the control\ncondition in the present study may have lessened the likelihood of an\ninstructional effect precisely because we intended that the message be\nneutral. It may not have embodied a sufficiently anti-arousal message to\ngenerate the instructional set effect observed in previous work. This may also\nexplain the failure to detect the hypothesized interaction between\ninstructional set and alcohol on genital response. The instructional set\nconditions were not sufficiently different; thus, there was no instructional\nset effect for alcohol to modify. Instructional set did influence self-\nreported arousal; however, this may reflect P compliance, reporting subjective\nlevels of arousal that were consistent with what they were instructed to do.\n\nOverall in Study 1, alcohol had a specific effect at a high dose, dampening\npeak tumescence; and the instructional sets seemed insufficiently\ndifferentiated to affect erectile responding. Study 2 was designed to\nintensify the instructional set differentiation and to explore the lower\ndosage boundary of the alcohol effect.\n\n## Study 2\n\nThe main aim of the second study was to re-examine the intoxication-\ninstruction interaction hypothesis in the context of more polarized\ninstructional sets. Instructions to maximize arousal were set against\ninstructions to suppress it. Again, alcohol and instructional main effects\nwere anticipated as well as the interaction. Alcohol should impair men's\ncapacity to marshal cognitive resources necessary for voluntarily controlling\n– maximizing or suppressing – arousal. Therefore, success in controlling\narousal should be more evident among sober than among intoxicated men.\n\nAnother aim of Study 2 was to consider an alternative dosage level. Ethical\nand IRB constraints prevented examining a BAL higher than .10%. Therefore, we\nexplored the lower dosage boundary of alcohol's attenuation effect. However,\ngiven the modest attenuation effects we obtained at a BAL of .10% in Study 1,\nwe decreased dosage only slightly to a BAL of .08%.\n\n### Study 2 Method\n\nStudy 2 was identical to Study 1 with the exception of the following.\n\n#### Participants (n = 60)\n\nMean age was 25.0 years (SD = 3.9). Ps were predominantly European-American\n(78.0%); 5.1% were Asian, 3.4% were African-American, 3.4% were Latino, 3.4%\nwere Native American, and 6.8% were multi-racial or other. Over one-half\n(61.0%) were employed, with 72.9% reporting an annual income of less than\n$31,000/year. Ps’ self-reported typical drinking levels were 14.03 (SD =\n10.11) drinks per week, on average. Fewer than one-half (38.3%) were college\nstudents.\n\n#### Procedure\n\nEach P was weighed to determined the amount of 100-proof vodka needed to\nachieve a BAL of .08% (dosage = .82 ml alcohol/kg body weight). Drinks\nconsisted of one part vodka to four parts fruit juice. Ps’ BALs were tested\nevery three minutes until they reached criterion (BAL ≥ .045), at which point\nthey began the sexual arousal assessment. Ps’ mean pre-assessment BAL was .059\n(SD = .011). Ps took on average 17 minutes (SD = 9) post-drinking to reach the\ntarget BAL. No-alcohol Ps drank a volume of juice equivalent to what they\nwould have received in the alcohol condition.\n\n#### Sexual arousal instructional set\n\nPs were randomly assigned to one of two instructional set conditions, to\neither maximize or suppress their sexual arousal. In the maximize condition,\nthe instructions were to “try as much as possible to relax and maximize your\narousal during the remainder of the experiment. We would like you to try and\nbecome as aroused as possible.” In the inhibit condition, the instructions\nwere to “try as much as possible to suppress your sexual arousal during the\nremainder of the experiment. In other words, please keep from becoming\nsexually aroused.”\n\n### Study 2 Results\n\nIdentical analytic strategies were used in Studies 1 and 2. Data from 11 Ps in\nStudy 2 were incomplete due to data collection problems and were not included\nin data analyses.\n\n#### Penile Plethysmography Measures\n\n##### Peak percentage circumference change from baseline\n\nAs hypothesized, there was a significant main effect of arousal instructional\nset condition for peak percentage circumference change, F (1, 60) = 6.23, p <\n.05. Ps instructed to maximize their sexual arousal achieved a significantly\nhigher peak percentage circumference change from baseline than did Ps\ninstructed to suppress their sexual arousal. See Table 1 for means, standard\ndeviations, and effect sizes. There were no other significant main effects or\ninteractions.\n\n##### Mean percentage circumference change from baseline\n\nAs hypothesized, there was a significant main effect of arousal instructional\nset condition for mean percentage circumference change, F (1, 60) = 7.30, p <\n.01. Ps instructed to maximize their sexual arousal achieved a significantly\nhigher mean percentage circumference change from baseline than did Ps\ninstructed to suppress their sexual arousal. There were no other significant\nmain effects or interactions.\n\n##### Latency to arousal onset\n\nAs illustrated in Figure 1, there was a significant two-way interaction, F (1,\n58) = 6.25, p < .05 between alcohol condition and instructional set. Sober Ps\ninstructed to maximize arousal achieved a 5% increase in millimeter\ncircumference from baseline significantly faster than did sober counterparts\ninstructed to suppress arousal; however intoxicated Ps did not show this\ndifferential pattern. Additionally, the comparison of sober and intoxicated\nPs’ arousal onset when instructed to maximize approached significance (p <\n.06): Sober Ps in the maximize condition achieved arousal onset marginally\nfaster than intoxicated Ps in the maximize condition. There were no other\nsignificant effects.\n\nOpen in a separate window\n\nFigure 1\n\nLatency to arousal onset as a function of level of participant's drinking and\ninstructional set in Study 2.\n\n##### Latency to peak arousal\n\nAs illustrated in Figure 2, the two-way interaction of alcohol condition and\narousal instructional set approached significance, F (1, 60) = 3.01, p < .09.\nSober Ps instructed to maximize arousal achieved peak millimeter circumference\nchange from baseline faster than did sober counterparts instructed to suppress\narousal; however, intoxicated Ps did not show this differential pattern. The\ncovariate of peak millimeter circumference was not significant. There were no\nsignificant main effects.\n\nOpen in a separate window\n\nFigure 2\n\nLatency to peak arousal as a function of level of participant's drinking and\ninstructional set in Study 2.\n\n#### Self-reported Sexual Arousal\n\nFor Ps’ self-reported sexual arousal to the erotic stimuli, the main effect of\narousal instructional set approached significance, F (1, 60) = 3.48, p < .07.\nPs instructed to maximize arousal reported marginally greater sexual arousal\nto the erotic stimuli than did Ps instructed to suppress their arousal. No\nother main or interactive effects were significant. Social desirability was\nnot a significant covariate. Self-reported sexual arousal correlated\nsignificantly with peak percentage circumference change (r = .31, p < .05),\naverage percentage circumference change (r = .45, p < .001), and latency to\narousal onset (r = -.45, p < .001). Self-reported sexual arousal was not\nsignificantly correlated with latency to peak arousal (r = -.05, p > .10).\n\n### Study 2 Discussion\n\nSurprisingly, there were no main effects for the .08% target BAL. Alcohol\ninteracted with instructional demand, as hypothesized; but this was only\nevident on latency measures and not on circumference measures. Thus, Study 2\nalso showed confined alcohol effects. Previously, alcohol attenuation effects\non penile circumference have been detected at dosages as low as .05% target\nBAL (Farkas & Rosen, 1976; Rubin & Henson, 1976). However, critics have\nquestioned those findings because of potential confounds concerning reliance\non within-subject design (Briddell & Wilson, 1976; Langevin et al, 1985),\nhabituation to the erotic stimuli (Langevin et al, 1985), and whether\nassessments were conducted on the ascending or descending BAL limb (George &\nStoner, 2000). Attenuation effects on penile circumference have also been\nreported previously at the .08% target BAL, among studies characterized by one\nor more of these potential confounds (Barbaree, Marshall, Yates, & Lightfoot,\n1983; Keltner & Doyle, 1986; Wormith et al. 1988). These problems were ruled\nout in the current study and no alcohol main effects were apparent. This\nsuggests that alcohol attenuation effects on penile tumescence may be more\nlimited than previously thought and that the threshold for these effects is\nsomewhat higher than indicated by prior work. As noted earlier, effects do not\nappear to occur at all under conditions of sleep (Morlet et al., 1990).\n\nAlthough no broad attenuation effects were evident, we did find interactions\nthat were consistent with our proposition that alcohol affects men's capacity\nto control their erectile responding. There were two identifiable patterns.\nFirst, alcohol did not appear to interfere with men's conscious cognitive\nprocesses associated with voluntarily maximizing or suppressing arousal. Sober\nand intoxicated men were equally effective at responding in ways consistent\nwith the instructional demands in that they showed more arousal and reported\nmore arousal in the maximize than suppress condition. Therefore, at the\nexplicit or attended task of maximizing versus suppressing arousal magnitude,\nintoxicated men seemed as effective as sober men.\n\nSecond, consistent with our hypothesis about response latencies, sober men\nshowed faster response onset and were faster at reaching their peak session\nresponse in the maximize than in the suppress condition, but intoxicated men\ndid not differ based on instructional set. It is important to note that the\ninstructional sets made no explicit mention of response speed. However, it is\nintuitive that men trying to suppress tumescence would be expected to be\nslower at evincing any arousal than counterparts trying to maximize\ntumescence. Presumably suppressers would be restraining their response by\ncognitively managing their internal experience, such that any erectile\nresponse to the erotic stimuli would seemed forestalled, comparatively\nspeaking. Indeed, this was the case with sober men. However, this distinction\ndid not occur with intoxicated men.\n\nThese two patterns together depict an interesting and somewhat unexpected\njuxtaposition. At the explicit task of maximizing or suppressing arousal\nmagnitude, intoxicated men seemed as effective as sober men. However, they\nseemed less effective than sober men at managing the implicit or unattended\ntask of forestalling their genital response to the erotic stimuli. This\ncoincides with other indications that attentional processes generally (Morlet\net al., 1990; Wilson et al., 1985) and explicit versus implicit processes\nspecifically are important to elucidating alcohol's effects on erectile\nresponding.\n\nIn Study 2, we achieved more differentiated instructional sets than in Study\n1. The main effect we obtained is consistent with previous work showing that,\ndespite initial speculations of limited conscious control over autonomically\ninnervated erectile structures (e.g. Hatch, 1981), men can exert control over\nerectile responding (Adams et al., 1992; Golde, Strassberg & Turner, 2000;\nHenson & Rubin, 1971; Mahoney & Strassberg, 1991; McAnulty & Adams, 1991). Sex\nresearchers have suggested that men achieve control by focusing attention on\narousal-enhancing or arousal-suppressing stimuli (e.g. Hatch, 1981) and by\nmentally elaborating upon it (Barlow, 1986). According to Barlow's etiological\nmodel of sexual dysfunction, sexually functional “men focus on and process\nerotic cues without difficulty” (Barlow, 1986).\n\n## General Discussion\n\nThe most striking outcome of this work is that, contrary to both the\nconventional wisdom and established science, relatively high dosages of\nalcohol had limited impact on men's erectile responding. The lowest dosage is\nwidely recognized as substantially intoxicating in that it is the legal\ncriterion for drunk driving and it is widely associated with generalized\nimpairment. At the highest dosage, an alcohol attenuation effect did emerge,\nbut it was confined to one of five measures. Specifically, alcohol reduced\npeak circumference change, but it did not affect average circumference change,\nlatency to change onset, latency to peak change, or self-reported arousal.\nThis circumscribed effect, when considered in the context of previous null\neffects at comparably high dosages with wakeful (Langevin et al., 1985) and\nsleeping (Morlet et al., 1990) men, poses a challenge for the long held view\nthat acute heavy drinking diminishes erectile performance. These data suggest\nthat alcohol's attenuating effects necessitate higher BAC levels to manifest\nand are more topographically specific than previously thought – affecting only\npeak response.\n\nFurthermore, alcohol's attenuating effects on erectile functioning may be more\ncontext dependent than previously acknowledged. A contextual factor that\nemerged as influential for response latency indices was the instructional\ndemand to maximize versus suppress arousal. Future research could explore this\nfurther by evaluating the specific instructions to forestall response latency\nand by considering the role of explicit versus implicit instructional demand.\nAnother contextual factor suggested here was level of arousal. Generally, our\nPs found the stimulus materials very arousing. Conceivably, highly arousing\nstimulus conditions provide a context mitigating alcohol attenuation effects.\nFurther work incorporating variable levels of erotic stimulus strength could\nclarify this possibility. Finally, we evaluated effects on the ascending BAC\nlimb; future work is needed to evaluate the descending limb context.\n\n### Strengths and Limitations\n\nA particular strength of this study is that we addressed methodological\nconcerns identified previously and thereby avoided the impact of several\npotential validity threats. Limitations include the lack of an alcohol\nexpectancy (placebo) condition, the moderate level drinking status and young\nage of the sample, and the prospect of volunteer bias. Previous work has shown\nthat expectancy set (the belief that one has been drinking) enhances men's\nself-reported and physiological arousal independent of low-dosage intoxication\n(Wilson & Lawson, 1976). Because of the difficulty of convincing placebo\nparticipants that they have received a high dose of alcohol, and because our\nspecific interest was in high dosage effects, we did not evaluate alcohol\nexpectancy set or individual differences in a priori alcohol expectancies. At\nhigh dosages, physiological effects were expected to override any expectancy\neffects. Given the high BAC levels and the direction of the effects, it is\nunlikely that expectancies accounted for our findings. Second, age influences\nerectile functioning, rendering younger men less affected by alcohol\nattenuation than older men. Third, volunteers for sexual psychophysiological\nstudies tend to have more sexual experience and liberal sexual attitudes than\nnon-volunteers (Strassberg & Lowe, 1995). This tendency constrains\ngeneralizability; therefore our findings should be interpreted accordingly.\n\n### Conclusions\n\nIn sum, high-dosage alcohol had confined and generally modest effects on\nerectile responding in a sample of relatively young moderate drinkers. This is\nnot consistent with previous conclusions depicting robust high-dose\nattenuation effects (Crowe & George, 1989; Wilson, 1977). Absence of\nattenuation effects in conjunction with alcohol's tendency to heighten sexual\nrisk-taking is, however, consistent with alcohol's persistent association with\nmen's increased sexual activity. Certainly, there is little basis here to view\nalcohol as necessarily interfering with sexual response, for sexually\nfunctional men. This may shed some light on the longstanding paradox, – “it\nprovokes the desire, but it takes away the performance” – in that, alcohol's\nattenuating effects may have been overestimated previously. It may be that\nShakespeare's maxim reliably holds true only at the higher degrees of\nintoxication, much higher than .10%, which – while relatively rare in\nlaboratory experimentation – may be common in men's real life encounters.\n\n### Table 2\n\nMeans, SDs, and Effect Sizes for Penile Plethysmography and Self-reported\nSexual Arousal Measures for Study 2\n\nArousal Instructional Set\n\n|\n\nAlcohol Condition \n \n---|--- \nMaximize| Suppress| d^^1| Control| Alcohol (.08%)| d \nPeak Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 36.24 (15.16)| 26.45 (14.61)^^*|\n.64| 33.04 (15.52)| 29.76 (15.73)| .21 \nMean Percentage Circumference Change (mm)| 24.02 (12.98)| 15.26 (11.49)^^**|\n.71| 20.92 (12.34)| 18.49 (13.73)| .19 \nLatency to Arousal Onset (in seconds)| 67.33 (72.67)| 90.54 (75.32)| .31|\n75.48 (76.42)| 82.04 (72.92)| .09 \nLatency to Peak Arousal (in seconds)| 229.84 (108.21)| 272.59 (108.16)| .40|\n245.31 (117.62)| 256.43 (101.02)| .10 \nSelf-reported Sexual Arousal| 4.82 (1.36)| 4.15 (1.57)^~| .46| 4.74 (1.42)|\n4.21 (1.54)| .36 \n \nOpen in a separate window\n\n^1d refers to effect size.\n\nNote:\n\n^**p < .01\n\n^*p < .05\n\n^~p < .07\n\n## Footnotes\n\n^1Potential participants were excluded if they reported having been (a) told\nby a professional that they had problem with alcohol, (b) ever seriously\nconcerned about their own drinking, or (c) treated or advised to seek\ntreatment for drinking. 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5,691 | How To Easily Clean Baby's Cradle Cap Dandruff Without Hurting the Baby | The best way to clean a baby’s cradle cap without hurting them is to rub a small amount of baby oil onto their scaly patches. Leave the oil to soak for at least 15 minutes, since this will soften the crusts and make them easier to remove. After the oil has soaked, wash away the crusts and any residue using mild baby shampoo. When your baby’s hair is dry, brush out any remaining loose flakes using a soft brush. | [
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"The cause of cradle cap is not clearly defined but it is not caused by infection, allergy or poor hygiene. Possibly it has to do with overactive sebaceous glands in the skin of newborn babies, due to the mother's hormones still in the baby's circulation. The glands release a greasy substance that makes old skin cells attach to the scalp as they try to dry and fall off. There may be a relationship with skin yeasts (malassezia).",
"No particular baby is more at risk than any other. Cradle cap is a very common condition that usually appears within the first 6 weeks of life. In some cases the condition will slowly resolve itself over a few weeks whilst in others it may continue for 6 to 9 months, and sometimes much longer.",
"Cradle cap is characterised by greasy, yellow scaly patches over the scalp. In some cases a thick scaly layer may cover the whole scalp. Over time the scales may become flaky and rub off easily. The condition is usually not itchy and in most cases babies are unaware of the problem.",
"Treatment of cradle cap is with mild baby shampoos. The scalp should be washed regularly and this along with soft brushing should help to remove the scales. Some people advocate the use of a baby oil or mineral oil (but not olive oil as this encourages proliferation of malassezia). Small amounts rubbed on the affected areas may help to soften the scales, which can then be more easily removed.",
"If the cradle cap doesn't improve with frequent washing or if the rash spreads to other areas, your doctor may prescribe a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone cream for any inflamed or reddened areas.",
"Cradle cap is not a serious condition and is only temporary. It usually clears up by the time the child is six to twelve months old but may occasionally persist for longer. Seborrhoeic dermatitis may then occur again after the child reaches puberty. A different form of dermatitis, atopic dermatitis (infantile eczema), often develops as the cradle cap is improving. Atopic dermatitis generally continues for several years and is very itchy.",
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"Cradle cap is the most common skin problem in toddlers. It is the patchy, yellowish, scaly, greasy, and crusty appearance on the scalp of newborn babies. Luckily, it is neither contagious nor itchy. Cradle cap is characterized by dandruff-like dry flakes on the scalp of the baby. It mostly appears in first three months of a newborn baby. The scientific name is neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis or infantile. This dermatitis not only attacks sensitive scalp of the baby, but also eyebrows, eyelids, and the area around ears. But are there any home remedies for cradle cap? There are several natural remedies available for the treatment of cradle cap in toddlers, keeping in mind their soft and tender skin. You just have to go through these remedies and practice them to treat the disorder.",
"Shea butter is a natural remedy for curing cradle cap. We all know that skin of babies is very soft and tender. Shea butter can easily be absorbed by the skin of scalp without leaving any greasy residue. It does not clog pores and prevent the development of oil or dandruff.",
"This method is very popular because it is quick, easy, and effective. Additionally, the vaseline is virtually odorless so you don’t have to deal with any unappealing scents.",
"Coconut oil works very effectively on cradle cap. It is one of the natural remedies for cradle cap. When you are using the coconut oil, you want to be sure that you are using fracture coconut oil as this contains the ingredients you will want. The brand new use does not matter. However you do want to read reviews before you purchase a specific brand.",
"Olive oil is one of the most commonly used home remedies for cradle cap in infants. This remedy is one of the best because olive oil is a staple in many households. Not only that, but when you massage it into the scalp, it does wonders for moisturizing your hands as well.",
"When a baby suffers from cradle cap, use a fine-toothed soft comb to pick out flakes from the head. The flakes or scales can easily be removed by oiling head.",
"Typically, the hospital will provide you with a fine tooth comb that you can take home. If you don’t have one, you can find them at the pharmacy or grocery store for dirt cheap. When you are using the fine toothed comb, make sure not to apply too much pressure to your baby’s head. Instead, gently massage the flakes out of the head.",
"Note: Do not put excessive pressure while using a comb to remove scales. If there are patches of scales that are difficult to get out, do not mess with them. Instead, work around them and let those patches loosen themselves out over time.",
"Baby shampoo is also a good remedy for curing cradle cap. The mildness of shampoo helps in loosening the flakes of cradle cap.",
"What to use for cradle cap other than olive oil, Vaseline, and baby shampoo? The answer is tea tree oil. Though it is considered a wonder oil, it is very toxic. It shouldn’t be applied directly to baby’s skin. For curing cradle cap, you need to dilute tea tree oil.",
"You can also mix 4-5 drops of tea tree oil in one tbsp of olive oil. Utilize it in the infected area. After 5-10 minutes, rinse with a mild shampoo.",
"Medicated shampoos or anti-dandruff shampoos are very effective for removing cradle cap. These shampoos have tar, which works on flakiness and prevents the skin from getting dry. It also contains salicylic acid and sulfur.",
"The hydrocortisone cream is a wonder cream, which treats cradle cap effectively. It is also helpful against skin diseases, like eczema.",
"Before you use hydrocortisone cream, be sure to talk to your child’s pediatrician to make sure that this is a safe and effective method for your baby. Some babies may be more sensitive to this method than others. You really want to save this method for the most extreme cradle cap cases.",
"The acidic property of apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps in removing cradle cap in toddlers. Apple cider vinegar will fight against the dead skin.",
"To relieve the symptoms of cradle cap, baking soda can be an effective home remedy. Just be careful when applying it.",
"The skin of infants is very sensitive and tender. Keeping this in mind, know that there are several brushes available on the market, which have soft bristles to remove cradle cap or yellowish flakes.",
"Cradle cap is neither allergic nor bacterial infection but can be considered as an inflammatory condition. It is a fungal infection, which surfaces due to the antibiotics given to mother before the child’s birth. When the hormones passed by a mother to a child enlarge the oil glands, more sebum is produced. Various other causes of cradle cap are:",
"In some cases, your baby might display symptoms of cradle cap when in fact it is not. If your child’s skin on the top of their head begins to flake and the flakes fall off on their own, this is most likely dead skin that is naturally falling off due to the growth of new skin. If this is the case with your little one, then you want to be careful not to peel the skin off. Instead, let the flakes gently fall out on their own.",
"There are many different causes for cradle cap and cradle cap typically affects babies of all ages and ethnicities. Regardless, here are some of the top reasons that cradle cap can occur.",
"To the surprise of many, cradle cap can also occur in adults. It may often be mistaken for dandruff, however. Here are the top reasons that cradle cap may be present in adults.",
"Cradle cap appears different in every child and adult. It actually looks like dandruff on baby’s scalp. It is commonly seen on baby’s scalp, eyebrows, area around ears, and eyelids. Though, it is not contagious but becomes severe when left untreated. It can easily be recognized by following signs and symptoms.",
"Though not dangerous, cradle cap can be distressing for the child and parent. be prevented. Here are some preventive steps to be followed by parents:",
"For many who have not experienced a cradle cap before, it is completely understandable that it may cause alarm. But generally, cradle cap is one of the most common things that any newborn infant and even adult can experience. While it may seem alarming, there are plenty of remedies that you can do right at home to help relieve yourself or your little one of cradle cap. We hope that the remedies listed above will help guide you on your journey to getting rid of those pesky little flakes.",
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"parsed_md": "15 Home Remedies for Cradle Cap that Actually Work\n\nHome Remedies\n\n# 15 Home Remedies for Cradle Cap that Actually Work\n\nGeorgia Scherhaufer\n\n11 min read\n\nWe are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an\naffiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees\nby linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.\n\nCradle cap is the most common skin problem in toddlers. It is the patchy,\nyellowish, scaly, greasy, and crusty appearance on the scalp of newborn\nbabies. Luckily, it is neither contagious nor itchy. Cradle cap is\ncharacterized by dandruff-like dry flakes on the scalp of the baby. It mostly\nappears in first three months of a newborn baby. The scientific name is\nneonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis or infantile. This dermatitis not only attacks\nsensitive scalp of the baby, but also eyebrows, eyelids, and the area around\nears. But are there any home remedies for cradle cap? There are several\nnatural remedies available for the treatment of cradle cap in toddlers,\nkeeping in mind their soft and tender skin. You just have to go through these\nremedies and practice them to treat the disorder.\n\n## 1\\. Shea Butter\n\nShea butter is a natural remedy for curing cradle cap. We all know that skin\nof babies is very soft and tender. Shea butter can easily be absorbed by the\nskin of scalp without leaving any greasy residue. It does not clog pores and\nprevent the development of oil or dandruff.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * You are required to rub some shea butter onto the affected area and leave it for 20 minutes.\n * After a stipulated time, use a soft toothed comb to pick out flakes.\n * Wash baby’s head with shampoo.\n * Gently wipe baby’s head.\n\n## 2\\. Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline\n\nVaseline is helpful in treating cradle cap. It is the simplest and convenient\nremedy for cradle cap.\n\nThis method is very popular because it is quick, easy, and effective.\nAdditionally, the vaseline is virtually odorless so you don’t have to deal\nwith any unappealing scents.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * Simply apply some Vaseline to the infected area.\n * Leave it overnight.\n * This will make scales soft, which can be removed with the help of a soft toothed comb.\n\n## 3\\. Coconut Oil\n\nCoconut oil works very effectively on cradle cap. It is one of the natural\nremedies for cradle cap. When you are using the coconut oil, you want to be\nsure that you are using fracture coconut oil as this contains the ingredients\nyou will want. The brand new use does not matter. However you do want to read\nreviews before you purchase a specific brand.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * All you need to do is to apply some coconut oil on baby’s head covering the infected area.\n * Use a fine and soft toothed comb to remove flakes.\n * After combing, use a mild shampoo to wash baby’s hair, which will remove extra flakes.\n * Use a soft towel to wipe baby’s head.\n\n## 4\\. Mineral Oil\n\nMineral oil is a natural cure for baby cradle cap. This method will remove\nflakes from scalp easily.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * You are suggested to apply some mineral oil on baby’s head.\n * Let it be on baby’s scalp for a few hours.\n * Then, rinse baby’s hair and scalp properly with a baby shampoo.\n * While washing hair, gently rub baby’s scalp with the help of clean wet washcloth in a circular motion.\n\n## 5\\. Olive Oil\n\nOlive oil is one of the most commonly used home remedies for cradle cap in\ninfants. This remedy is one of the best because olive oil is a staple in many\nhouseholds. Not only that, but when you massage it into the scalp, it does\nwonders for moisturizing your hands as well.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * To remove crust-like scales and flakes from baby’s scalp, apply some olive oil on his/her head.\n * Let it rest for 15 minutes.\n * Oil will soak the dry scales, which can be easily removed with a fine-toothed comb.\n * You can also use a clean soft washcloth to remove flakes.\n\n## 6\\. Fine-Toothed Comb\n\nWhen a baby suffers from cradle cap, use a fine-toothed soft comb to pick out\nflakes from the head. The flakes or scales can easily be removed by oiling\nhead.\n\nTypically, the hospital will provide you with a fine tooth comb that you can\ntake home. If you don’t have one, you can find them at the pharmacy or grocery\nstore for dirt cheap. When you are using the fine toothed comb, make sure not\nto apply too much pressure to your baby’s head. Instead, gently massage the\nflakes out of the head.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * Oil the head.\n * Comb gently the head and remove the flakes.\n\nNote: Do not put excessive pressure while using a comb to remove scales. If\nthere are patches of scales that are difficult to get out, do not mess with\nthem. Instead, work around them and let those patches loosen themselves out\nover time.\n\n## 7\\. Baby Shampoo\n\nBaby shampoo is also a good remedy for curing cradle cap. The mildness of\nshampoo helps in loosening the flakes of cradle cap.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * You just need to soak baby’s head with warm water.\n * Apply some baby shampoo and gently rub the head.\n * Wash it with warm water.\n * Now, use a fine-toothed comb to remove scales from baby’s head.\n\n## 8\\. Tea Tree Oil\n\nWhat to use for cradle cap other than olive oil, Vaseline, and baby shampoo?\nThe answer is tea tree oil. Though it is considered a wonder oil, it is very\ntoxic. It shouldn’t be applied directly to baby’s skin. For curing cradle cap,\nyou need to dilute tea tree oil.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * You have to mix tea tree oil and almond oil in a ratio of 1:10.\n * Stir it well and apply it on baby’s head.\n * Leave it for 15 minutes.\n * Remove flakes gently with a fine-toothed comb.\n * You can also mix 4-5 drops of tea tree oil in one tbsp of olive oil. Utilize it in the infected area. After 5-10 minutes, rinse with a mild shampoo.\n\nNote: Tea tree oil is very volatile oil. Avoid its contact with eyes, mouth,\nand nose.\n\n## 9\\. Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo\n\nMedicated shampoos or anti-dandruff shampoos are very effective for removing\ncradle cap. These shampoos have tar, which works on flakiness and prevents the\nskin from getting dry. It also contains salicylic acid and sulfur.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * You have to wash your baby’s hair gently with medicated anti-dandruff shampoo.\n\n## 10\\. Almond Oil\n\nAlmond oil is very safe for treating cradle cap in infants. Moreover, it’s\nvery effective too.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * Since the skin of a baby is very sensitive, almond oil can be applied on the infected area.\n * Let the flakes damp for a few minutes.\n * With the help of a fine-toothed comb, remove the flakes carefully.\n * You can also use a soft washcloth instead of a comb.\n\n## 11\\. Hydrocortisone Cream\n\nThe hydrocortisone cream is a wonder cream, which treats cradle cap\neffectively. It is also helpful against skin diseases, like eczema.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * Just apply pea-size hydrocortisone cream on the affected parts in the morning.\n * Observe the effects and if necessary, apply some more cream before sleeping.\n\nNote: Do not over apply hydrocortisone cream on the baby’s head because it has\nsteroids.\n\nBefore you use hydrocortisone cream, be sure to talk to your child’s\npediatrician to make sure that this is a safe and effective method for your\nbaby. Some babies may be more sensitive to this method than others. You really\nwant to save this method for the most extreme cradle cap cases.\n\n## 12\\. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)\n\nThe acidic property of apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps in removing cradle cap\nin toddlers. Apple cider vinegar will fight against the dead skin.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * Add apple cider vinegar in water in a ratio of 1:2.\n * Now, massage it gently into the problematic area.\n * Let it rest for 10 minutes.\n * Wash it off at the time of bathing.\n\n## 13\\. Calendula\n\nThe antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of calendula herbal plant help\nin relieving the symptoms of cradle cap.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * You need to apply some calendula cream on the troubling area. It will surely provide relief.\n\n## 14\\. Baking Soda\n\nTo relieve the symptoms of cradle cap, baking soda can be an effective home\nremedy. Just be careful when applying it.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * You need to form a paste by mixing a small quantity of water in 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda.\n * Mix it well and place it on the infected region.\n * Let it sit for some time and use a soft comb to remove flakes.\n * You can also make a paste by mixing some natural oil with baking soda.\n * Combine both the ingredients in 1:1 ratio and apply it on the infant’s scalp.\n * Use a soft comb to pick out flaky material.\n\n## 15\\. Cradle Cap Brush\n\nThe skin of infants is very sensitive and tender. Keeping this in mind, know\nthat there are several brushes available on the market, which have soft\nbristles to remove cradle cap or yellowish flakes.\n\n### What to do:\n\n * Use it gently on baby’s scalp to remove dry skin. It can also be used after applying natural oils.\n\n## Causes\n\nCradle cap is neither allergic nor bacterial infection but can be considered\nas an inflammatory condition. It is a fungal infection, which surfaces due to\nthe antibiotics given to mother before the child’s birth. When the hormones\npassed by a mother to a child enlarge the oil glands, more sebum is produced.\nVarious other causes of cradle cap are:\n\nIn some cases, your baby might display symptoms of cradle cap when in fact it\nis not. If your child’s skin on the top of their head begins to flake and the\nflakes fall off on their own, this is most likely dead skin that is naturally\nfalling off due to the growth of new skin. If this is the case with your\nlittle one, then you want to be careful not to peel the skin off. Instead, let\nthe flakes gently fall out on their own.\n\n### Causes of Cradle Cap in Babies\n\nThere are many different causes for cradle cap and cradle cap typically\naffects babies of all ages and ethnicities. Regardless, here are some of the\ntop reasons that cradle cap can occur.\n\n * Hormones passed from mother to baby\n * Antifungal treatments\n * Antibiotics given to mother during pregnancy\n * Overstimulation of oil glands of baby\n * Extreme weather\n * Certain baby lotions, which includes alcohol\n * Irregular skin cleaning\n * Oily skin\n * Skin disorders\n * Food allergies\n * The growth of yeast in the digestive tract\n\n### Causes of Cradle Cap in Adults\n\nTo the surprise of many, cradle cap can also occur in adults. It may often be\nmistaken for dandruff, however. Here are the top reasons that cradle cap may\nbe present in adults.\n\n * Hormonal abnormalities\n * Puberty\n * Increased humidity\n * Extreme temperature\n * Emotional stress\n * Immune deficiency diseases, like HIV\n * Neurologic disorders, like Parkinson’s disease\n * The growth of fungus named Malassezia\n\n## Signs and Symptoms\n\nCradle cap appears different in every child and adult. It actually looks like\ndandruff on baby’s scalp. It is commonly seen on baby’s scalp, eyebrows, area\naround ears, and eyelids. Though, it is not contagious but becomes severe when\nleft untreated. It can easily be recognized by following signs and symptoms.\n\n### Symptoms in Infant/Baby\n\n * Greasy patches\n * Yellowish or whitish scales\n * Thick and crusty flakes\n * Red and irritating skin\n * Patchy skin flakes (dandruff)\n * Infants may undergo hair loss\n\n### Symptoms in Adult\n\n * Formation of dandruff\n * Mild patches start developing on the scalp and face\n * Itchy scales or patches\n * Rashes start developing in oval or round patches\n * Yellow or brown thick crust on patches\n * Red rashes or sores on neck, face, groins, and armpits\n\n## Preventive Measures for Cradle Cap\n\nThough not dangerous, cradle cap can be distressing for the child and parent.\nbe prevented. Here are some preventive steps to be followed by parents:\n\n * Avoid frequent shampooing.\n * Use a good shampoo, like medicated shampoo or anti-dandruff shampoo.\n * Use a gentle exfoliator, i.e., baby combs with soft bristles.\n * Apply oil or petroleum jelly, regularly.\n * Do not comb scaly skin with force.\n * Stick to breastfeeding.\n * Use a humidifier in the baby’s room to maintain a moist environment.\n * Use only mild baby shampoo.\n * Rinse properly to remove traces of soap.\n * Before shampooing, don’t forget to apply mineral oil.\n * Ask pediatrician’s advice, if infection grows more.\n * Use your fingers or clean washcloth on baby’s scalp while shampooing.\n * Use natural oils for massage.\n\n## Final Thoughts on Cradle Cap\n\nFor many who have not experienced a cradle cap before, it is completely\nunderstandable that it may cause alarm. But generally, cradle cap is one of\nthe most common things that any newborn infant and even adult can experience.\nWhile it may seem alarming, there are plenty of remedies that you can do right\nat home to help relieve yourself or your little one of cradle cap. We hope\nthat the remedies listed above will help guide you on your journey to getting\nrid of those pesky little flakes.\n\n#### You may also like\n\nHome Remedies\n\n## 12 DIY Salt and Sugar Body Scrubs\n\nWe are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an\naffiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees\nby linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We all adore the ever...\n\nAlice Maria Fuentes\n\nHome Remedies\n\n## Learn How to Kill Ants with These Home Remedies\n\nWe are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an\naffiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees\nby linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 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"Hi! It’s Cami from TIDBITS, and I’m so glad to be here again today! I’m going to share with your how to make a dress from pre-smocked fabric because it’s that time of year again.",
"The time when you pull out your kids’ clothes for the warmer months – only to realize they have outgrown every item of clothing from last season.",
"And you reflect on the fact that they are growing faster than the weeds outside – and that is saying something.",
"If you know exactly what I am talking about, and you have some sweet little girls that are sprouting before your eyes – it’s time to sew up some quick, simple, and easier-than-home-economics-class, little dresses for them to frolic around in. All you will needs is some pre-smocked fabric, and an hour of your time (or less) – and you’ll have some perfect spring/summer clothes to add to their wardrobe.",
"I happen to have 3 little darlings that are in desperate need of dresses, so these fast-to-sew dresses really fit the bill.",
"If you have a Joann fabrics near you, they have so many bolts of pre-smocked fabric to choose from. I was lucky enough to snag some on clearance for 5-7 dollars a yard. That made these dresses cheaper than anything I could buy from the store.",
"You can make the straps so they tie up at the shoulder, or keep it simple with one continuous strap.",
"Pre-smocked fabric comes hemmed as well, so no need to add in that step! You can buy the extra long fabric, making more of a maxi-dress for your little one.",
"I must add – you can follow my directions for any size of dress – even one for YOU!! We saw these types of dresses all over the place in Hawaii. Cool comfort, at its finest.",
"You need enough fabric to wrap around the body snuggly, plus some for the straps. Be sure to measure your child before you run to the fabric store, or take their little body with you and determine there how much you need.",
"To measure where you will cut, turn your fabric wrong side out and wrap it around the body. You want the top smocked portion to be snug, but not pulling tight. Pin where you feel is the best place for your back seam (only on the smocked portion), and carefully slip them out of the fabric. Also note, if you intend to have them wear an undershirt with the dress, I recommend fitting them with the undershirt on as well.",
"You are then going to cut the smocked portion in a straight line down, adding 1/2 inch from the edge of the pins – for your seam allowance.",
"Before you cut the bottom portion of the dress, notice the curvature of the other side of the folded dress. You want to match that curve as best as you can when you cut, rather than going in a straight line down the fabric. That way the dress keeps a nice even flow throughout. If it would help, fold your fabric to match the other side and trace a line with the curve (or eye-ball it – because you are lazy).",
"At this point your fabric should still be wrong sides out. You have a couple of options for this seam you are about to sew. If you have a serger, or pinking shears, or some way to finish your seam edge so it doesn’t fray, you can simply keep the dress wrong side out and stitch your back seam and finish your edges. If you don’t have those quick seam finish options, and you still want a clean seam – I am going to show you how to do a simple french seam to make all the edges nice and tidy.",
"First, open up the dress and fold it so right sides are facing out and match the edges up evenly. Pin securely in place all the way down this edge where you will create your back seam.",
"Now, turn the dress so the wrong sides are facing out, and press it so the back seam is folded to the very edge. Stitch again, 1/4 inch away from the edge.",
"This encases those raw edges inside the seam, and no one will ever see them! Press the seam so it lays nice and flat.",
"I am going to show you how to make the straps where they tie on the shoulder. You will need 4 strips of fabric for this. Use the remaining fabric to make these straps, or you could use some kind of ribbon or trim.",
"Fold the strap in half long ways, wrong sides together and press to create a fold line down the center of the strap.",
"Open the strip back up, and fold both of the long edges in to meet the center fold. Press again to stabilize these folds.",
"Now you will stitch those folded edges together along the long edge with the open fold, about 1/8 inch away from the edge.",
"Do that for each strap. If you are just wanting a continuous strap rather than ties, you will only need 2 straps, and you will need to measure on your child where to sew them on and how long you would like them to be.",
"To attach your straps, lay the dress down with right sides out and with the seam in the center back.",
"You are going to center your straps on the 2 1/2 inch mark on all 4 sides where the straps need to be. Pin the strap inside the dress, making sure the strap is overlapping 2 of the smocked stitches.",
"Sew the straps down with the right side of the dress facing out. Follow the lines of the smocking, so the stitches are hardly noticeable. To add extra support, I stitched the strap twice following 2 of the smocked stitches down.",
"I think I need another trip to the fabric store! We could use a few more of these dresses for summer 😉",
"Speaking of summer, if you are looking for some projects for your kids, I have some great resources for you.",
"Take some time and learn about volcanoes and then make your own colorful explosions! My kids have been begging to do this again.",
"Or, if you need projects for your kids where all the prep work is done for you (we all could use some of that come summer time), you’ll want to discover these 6 subscription boxes that deliver fun and educational goodies to your doorstep.",
"I’ve done a personal review of each and every one in order to help you decide which one is the best for your child. We definitely have a few of these lined up for summer time. Go HERE.",
"Or, if you are just ready to sew some more simple projects, start with these reversible pillowcases. They come together just about as fast as these dresses – and they are so fun!",
"Cami is a mother of 4 (3 girls and one boy). Her children serve as her greatest inspiration and provide her with the most joy. She loves just about anything crafty, particularly involving fabric. However, her ultimate favorite thing to do is work side by side with her husband in improving and redesigning their home. When she has something she just has to share, you can find her at her blog TIDBITS, at tidbits-cami.com",
"Did you prewash your fabric? I did and some of the elastic started to get unstitched. 🙁 still came out very cute though, and I don’t think Little Miss noticed.",
"The same thing happened to me. I sewed across the threads to try to stop the damage; we’ll see how that works. I’m also wondering about the washing...",
"How do you measure when you don’t have a child to measure on? I am making a dress from pre-smocked material for my granddaughter. I have her chest measurement.",
"Cutting the presmocked part doesn’t make the elastic thread loose? So, if I already had a maxi dress with the smocked top that was too small, could I cut it with out it looking it’s elasticity? Need to add to the sides/deals for a bit extra room in the busy.",
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I’m going\nto share with your how to make a dress from pre-smocked fabric because it’s\nthat time of year again.\n\nThe time when you pull out your kids’ clothes for the warmer months – only to\nrealize they have outgrown every item of clothing from last season.\n\nAnd you reflect on the fact that they are growing faster than the weeds\noutside – and that is saying something.\n\nOr is this just me?\n\nIf you know exactly what I am talking about, and you have some sweet little\ngirls that are sprouting before your eyes – it’s time to sew up some quick,\nsimple, and easier-than-home-economics-class, little dresses for them to\nfrolic around in. All you will needs is some pre-smocked fabric, and an hour\nof your time (or less) – and you’ll have some perfect spring/summer clothes to\nadd to their wardrobe.\n\nI happen to have 3 little darlings that are in desperate need of dresses, so\nthese fast-to-sew dresses really fit the bill.\n\nIf you have a Joann fabrics near you, they have so many bolts of pre-smocked\nfabric to choose from. I was lucky enough to snag some on clearance for 5-7\ndollars a yard. That made these dresses cheaper than anything I could buy from\nthe store.\n\nThese adorable dresses come together in 4 easy-peasy steps! Measure, cut, sew,\nand make the straps.\n\nYou can make the straps so they tie up at the shoulder, or keep it simple with\none continuous strap.\n\nYou could even omit the strap completely and make it super easy-peasy!\n\nPre-smocked fabric comes hemmed as well, so no need to add in that step! You\ncan buy the extra long fabric, making more of a maxi-dress for your little\none.\n\nOr keep it shorter for a breezy summer feel. Either way – my daughters love\nhow comfortable they are!\n\nI must add – you can follow my directions for any size of dress – even one for\nYOU!! We saw these types of dresses all over the place in Hawaii. Cool\ncomfort, at its finest.\n\nIf you’re ready, let me show you just how easy these pre-smocked dresses can\nbe!\n\n# Materials Needed:\n\n * Pre-Smocked Fabric\n\n * This is all you need (assuming you have all the sewing essentials on hand like the machine, and thread).\n * How much fabric you get depends on who you are making it for. Let’s talk about that below.\n\n# Fabric Yardage:\n\n * You need enough fabric to wrap around the body snuggly, plus some for the straps. Be sure to measure your child before you run to the fabric store, or take their little body with you and determine there how much you need.\n\n * If you are making straps for your dress, I recommend getting an extra 1/4 of a yard.\n\n# Measuring:\n\nTo measure where you will cut, turn your fabric wrong side out and wrap it\naround the body. You want the top smocked portion to be snug, but not pulling\ntight. Pin where you feel is the best place for your back seam (only on the\nsmocked portion), and carefully slip them out of the fabric. Also note, if you\nintend to have them wear an undershirt with the dress, I recommend fitting\nthem with the undershirt on as well.\n\n# Cutting:\n\nLay the fabric on a flat surface, folded, with the pins from the measuring\nstill intact.\n\nYou are then going to cut the smocked portion in a straight line down, adding\n1/2 inch from the edge of the pins – for your seam allowance.\n\nBefore you cut the bottom portion of the dress, notice the curvature of the\nother side of the folded dress. You want to match that curve as best as you\ncan when you cut, rather than going in a straight line down the fabric. That\nway the dress keeps a nice even flow throughout. If it would help, fold your\nfabric to match the other side and trace a line with the curve (or eye-ball it\n– because you are lazy).\n\n# Sew:\n\nAt this point your fabric should still be wrong sides out. You have a couple\nof options for this seam you are about to sew. If you have a serger, or\npinking shears, or some way to finish your seam edge so it doesn’t fray, you\ncan simply keep the dress wrong side out and stitch your back seam and finish\nyour edges. If you don’t have those quick seam finish options, and you still\nwant a clean seam – I am going to show you how to do a simple french seam to\nmake all the edges nice and tidy.\n\nFirst, open up the dress and fold it so right sides are facing out and match\nthe edges up evenly. Pin securely in place all the way down this edge where\nyou will create your back seam.\n\nStitch 1/4 of an inch away from the edge all the way down.\n\nNow trim the edge you just sewed closed, to 1/8 of an inch away from the\nstitches.\n\nNow, turn the dress so the wrong sides are facing out, and press it so the\nback seam is folded to the very edge. Stitch again, 1/4 inch away from the\nedge.\n\nThis encases those raw edges inside the seam, and no one will ever see them!\nPress the seam so it lays nice and flat.\n\n# Straps:\n\nI am going to show you how to make the straps where they tie on the shoulder.\nYou will need 4 strips of fabric for this. Use the remaining fabric to make\nthese straps, or you could use some kind of ribbon or trim.\n\nCut 4 strips of fabric measuring 2 x 16 inches.\n\nFor each strap, follow the directions below:\n\nPress both ends in 1/2 inch, wrong sides together.\n\nFold the strap in half long ways, wrong sides together and press to create a\nfold line down the center of the strap.\n\nOpen the strip back up, and fold both of the long edges in to meet the center\nfold. Press again to stabilize these folds.\n\nNow you will stitch those folded edges together along the long edge with the\nopen fold, about 1/8 inch away from the edge.\n\nDo that for each strap. If you are just wanting a continuous strap rather than\nties, you will only need 2 straps, and you will need to measure on your child\nwhere to sew them on and how long you would like them to be.\n\nTo attach your straps, lay the dress down with right sides out and with the\nseam in the center back.\n\nMeasure and mark 2 1/2 inches away from the sides.\n\nYou are going to center your straps on the 2 1/2 inch mark on all 4 sides\nwhere the straps need to be. Pin the strap inside the dress, making sure the\nstrap is overlapping 2 of the smocked stitches.\n\nPin all 4 straps inside.\n\nSew the straps down with the right side of the dress facing out. Follow the\nlines of the smocking, so the stitches are hardly noticeable. To add extra\nsupport, I stitched the strap twice following 2 of the smocked stitches down.\n\nAnd you are finished! No hemming, no sleeves, and only 1 seam!\n\nI think I need another trip to the fabric store! We could use a few more of\nthese dresses for summer 😉\n\nSpeaking of summer, if you are looking for some projects for your kids, I have\nsome great resources for you.\n\nTake some time and learn about volcanoes and then make your own colorful\nexplosions! My kids have been begging to do this again.\n\nOr, if you need projects for your kids where all the prep work is done for you\n(we all could use some of that come summer time), you’ll want to discover\nthese 6 subscription boxes that deliver fun and educational goodies to your\ndoorstep.\n\nI’ve done a personal review of each and every one in order to help you decide\nwhich one is the best for your child. We definitely have a few of these lined\nup for summer time. Go HERE.\n\nOr, if you are just ready to sew some more simple projects, start with these\nreversible pillowcases. They come together just about as fast as these dresses\n– and they are so fun!\n\nThanks for reading!\n\nFor more easy sewing (or no-sew) posts on OSSS, check these out:\n\nT-Shirt Beach Bag DIY\n\nDIY No Sew Pillow\n\nCrinkly Owl Tutorial\n\nHow to Make a Tutu\n\nSimple Reversible Skirt for Girls\n\n * Bio\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Google+\n * Latest Posts\n\n#### Cami\n\nCami is a mother of 4 (3 girls and one boy). Her children serve as her\ngreatest inspiration and provide her with the most joy. She loves just about\nanything crafty, particularly involving fabric. However, her ultimate favorite\nthing to do is work side by side with her husband in improving and redesigning\ntheir home. When she has something she just has to share, you can find her at\nher blog TIDBITS, at tidbits-cami.com\n\n#### @camitidbits\n\nFollow @camitidbits\n\n#### +Cami\n\n#### Latest posts by Cami (see all)\n\n * How to Make a Dress From Pre-Smocked Fabric – In Less Than an Hour! 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Nicky says\n\nJanuary 25, 2017 at 6:11 pm\n\nCutting the presmocked part doesn’t make the elastic thread loose? So, if I\nalready had a maxi dress with the smocked top that was too small, could I cut\nit with out it looking it’s elasticity? Need to add to the sides/deals for a\nbit extra room in the busy.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nNo spam, ever. Promise.\n\n#### Past Ideas on OSSS...\n\nClick the image & enter your name to get the recipes sent right to your inbox!\n\n#### RECENT POSTS\n\n * Red, White and Blue Popsicles – Patriotic Party Pops! 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"So you've got the perfect pattern and you've seen the perfect fabric. Except the envelope says that you need 3.5 yards to make this dress. THEN its says ‘extra will be needed for pattern matching'. Your fabric has a print you'll want to match. So exactly how much extra fabric will you need. Half a yard, a yard, 2 yards? I know exactly the lady who knows – introducing Gwen who knows everything there is to know about matching fabric to patterns.",
"We all know that feeling... Maybe you’re shopping for a particular project or maybe you are just window shopping – but all of a sudden, out of the blue, a piece of fabric catches your eye and you just can’t look away...",
"The color, the texture, the design – it connects with something inside of you, proclaims that it belongs to you and you MUST HAVE IT. There is no doubt about that.",
"The doubt comes a few moments later though, when you are trying to decide how much to buy. You aren’t holding the right pattern in your hand, so you have to guess – will 2 yards be enough? Or should you get 2.5 yards? It would be horrible to not have quite enough, so, maybe 3?",
"I used to struggle with this problem a lot. And I was always so afraid of not having enough, that I usually overbought. I could talk myself into buying 4 yards of fabric in the blink of an eye – you know, ”just to be safe”... 😉",
"After one particularly expensive overbuying episode, I decided to ask for help on my blog. I asked my readers how they handle the situation and I discovered that most people were just as stumped as I was.",
"Oh, a few folks had systems – but even that wasn’t a lot of help, because everyone’s system was different. Of course, that makes sense, because “the skirt” in the phrase, “Ooooh, that would make a beautiful skirt!” was different for each woman. For one woman, “the skirt” was usually some kind of fitted, knee-length business skirt in a size 6 and for another woman, “the skirt” was almost always a mid-calf-length circle skirt in a size 14. Obviously, they would routinely buy different amounts of fabric.",
"So, I was still stuck... I spent a few days mulling it over, when it finally occurred to me that I didn’t have to guess. I owned lots of sewing patterns! I could actually CALCULATE the average amount of fabric that I would need for different types of clothes. I could go from wild-eyed guessing to estimating based on tables built from the fabric requirements of lots and lots of actual patterns!",
"My day job involves a lot of number crunching, so I was right at home setting up an Excel spreadsheet. And I may have slight OCD tendencies, so it wasn’t long before I had exhausted my own supply of sewing patterns and was downloading images of the backs of sewing pattern envelopes off the internet and entering those numbers too.",
"Fast forward two years and about 10,000 sewing patterns – throw in the help of some good friends and lots of encouragement and constructive criticism from my blog readers – and the end result is a series of reference cards that will help anyone estimate how much fabric to buy – taking into consideration the width of the fabric and the size and style of the garment that you want to make.",
"If this sounds like the kind of thing that you would like to have with you when you are fabric shopping, you can learn more about the cards in this video:",
"The cards are designed to help you estimate as accurately as possible when you don’t have the right sewing pattern envelope in your hand. Obviously, having the pattern envelope on hand would be best – but even the backs of sewing pattern envelopes sometimes leave you guessing – like when they tell you to “Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes.” Have you ever felt frustrated by that vague advice?",
"Basically, you multiply those 2 numbers together and the answer is how much additional fabric you should add to your order. Why? This gives you one extra complete repeat of the design on the fabric for each of those pieces, so that you can shift them left and right until they line up at the same spot on the design.",
"Actually, an illustration really helps make this clear. Let’s do a couple of examples. Here is a shirt pattern layout:",
"Which pieces (not side-by-side) would you want to be able to align such that the plaid matches? My answer would be these three pieces: the back (#3), the front (#2) and the sleeves (#5). (You want to match up the button band too, but it fits beside the front piece, and so we don’t count it.)",
"The blue plaid has a repeat every 2 inches and is symmetrical in both directions. Two extra inches for each of those three major pieces means you should request six extra inches of fabric, over and above what the pattern envelope calls for.",
"Given that the plaid is small and symmetrical, you can probably get away with leaving the yoke pattern piece sideways and still get it to align with the back.",
"The brown plaid, on the other hand, has a much larger, asymmetrical repeat of 5.5 inches in one direction. Assuming you are going to place the pieces along this dimension, you want to order 16.5 extra inches of fabric (5.5 x 3) over what the pattern envelope calls for.",
"Also, the sideways yoke piece is going to be a problem now. If you are really OCD (like me!) you’ll probably want to add enough extra fabric to place the yoke piece beneath the sleeves (in the same orientation as the sleeves) and add one more repeat of 5.5 inches for that yoke piece.",
"The bottom line is that there’s not one simple answer to the question “how much extra fabric do I need to add to match stripes or plaids?” – but, it’s not too difficult to figure out, based on your pattern layout and the size of the fabric print.",
"And that’s what I’ve got for you today on fabric buying. I want to thank Deby for allowing me to provide this guest post. And best wishes to all of you for many happy hours of fabric shopping!",
"Gwen has kindly offered to make two sets of her great fabric buying reference cards available to So Sew Easy readers in a worldwide giveaway.",
"The prize – one winner from the US and one from the rest of the world. Each will win their choice of the How Much Fabric Reference Cards.",
"Good luck every one! If you can't wait to see if you are a winner, or simply HAVE to have these cards now, then you can order them directly from Gwen here. These would make a great Christmas present for someone who sews.",
"Follow up message from Gwen – “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Deby for allowing me to reach out to you – her readers. As I read through your comments, I was struck by what an awesome group of people you are! And thank you to everyone for your interest in The Original “How Much Fabric?” Reference Cards – especially for all your kind and encouraging comments! I wish I could send card sets to all of you, but, until my back-up plan of winning the lottery comes through (ha!), I can only give away a few sets here and there. Congratulations to the randomly drawn winners of this give-away: Ginger Bennett and Jolien! If you didn't win, remember that you can always pick up your own set at www.gwynhug.com. To everyone, my best wishes for many happy hours of fabric shopping!",
"Thank you for the chance to win. I would love the Plus Sizes set in metres and I live in Australia 🙂",
"Love your site! Thank you very much for sharing your talent ! Im from Singapore and would like to hsve the women’s set in metres. THANKS!",
"As a “newbie” to sewing these would be awesome to have! I’ve been afraid to try and make any clothes in fear of not calculating the correct amount of fabric!",
"I have seen these cards before and I think they are a fabulous idea. I live in the U.S. and I would love to win the children’s cards in yards please. Thanks for this giveaway!",
"I would find this really helpful. If I won I would like the women’s cards in metres please and I live in the UK",
"Sorry I forgot to say I live in the US and would love the women’s cards. I think your cards are a fabulous idea!",
"Since I retired as an elementary school librarian a year ago, I’ve promised myself to get back to sewing–something I took up when I was seven making clothes for my Barbie and later myself and my daughter. I’m so happy to find your blog because my sewing mentor, my precious mama, passed away in January and I’ve had a hard time getting back to a task I love. Being attached to clothes made of plaids and stripes, this looking at patterns in terms of allowing for matches is always a problem. I would love to be able to have a handy set of cards taking that excuse away. One less barrier between me and the sewing machine. Thank you for sharing your new found talent with all of us.",
"This is really great! I live in the US and i would love to have the women’s clothes set in yards. Thank you!!",
"Such a great solution to an age old problem! Please count me in. I live in the US and I’d love to have the women’s clothes set in yards please. Thanks so much!",
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"parsed_md": "Estimating extra fabric for pattern matching (and giveaway) - So Sew Easy\n\nMenu\n\n« I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it...\n\nColor Block Dress blog tour – your dresses »\n\n# Estimating extra fabric for pattern matching (and giveaway)\n\nBy Deby | September 6, 2014 - 6:00 am |November 15, 2017 Sewing, Sewing\nPatterns and Techniques, Sewing tutorials page, Tutorials\n\nSo you've got the perfect pattern and you've seen the perfect fabric. Except\nthe envelope says that you need 3.5 yards to make this dress. THEN its says\n‘extra will be needed for pattern matching'. Your fabric has a print you'll\nwant to match. So exactly how much extra fabric will you need. Half a yard, a\nyard, 2 yards? I know exactly the lady who knows – introducing Gwen who knows\neverything there is to know about matching fabric to patterns.\n\n## How Much Do You Want?\n\nWe all know that feeling... Maybe you’re shopping for a particular project or\nmaybe you are just window shopping – but all of a sudden, out of the blue, a\npiece of fabric catches your eye and you just can’t look away...\n\nThe color, the texture, the design – it connects with something inside of you,\nproclaims that it belongs to you and you MUST HAVE IT. There is no doubt about\nthat.\n\nThe doubt comes a few moments later though, when you are trying to decide how\nmuch to buy. You aren’t holding the right pattern in your hand, so you have to\nguess – will 2 yards be enough? Or should you get 2.5 yards? It would be\nhorrible to not have quite enough, so, maybe 3?\n\nI used to struggle with this problem a lot. And I was always so afraid of not\nhaving enough, that I usually overbought. I could talk myself into buying 4\nyards of fabric in the blink of an eye – you know, ”just to be safe”... 😉\n\nphoto credit: sean_hickin via photopin cc\n\nAfter one particularly expensive overbuying episode, I decided to ask for help\non my blog. I asked my readers how they handle the situation and I discovered\nthat most people were just as stumped as I was.\n\nOh, a few folks had systems – but even that wasn’t a lot of help, because\neveryone’s system was different. Of course, that makes sense, because “the\nskirt” in the phrase, “Ooooh, that would make a beautiful skirt!” was\ndifferent for each woman. For one woman, “the skirt” was usually some kind of\nfitted, knee-length business skirt in a size 6 and for another woman, “the\nskirt” was almost always a mid-calf-length circle skirt in a size 14.\nObviously, they would routinely buy different amounts of fabric.\n\nSo, I was still stuck... I spent a few days mulling it over, when it finally\noccurred to me that I didn’t have to guess. I owned lots of sewing patterns! I\ncould actually CALCULATE the average amount of fabric that I would need for\ndifferent types of clothes. I could go from wild-eyed guessing to estimating\nbased on tables built from the fabric requirements of lots and lots of actual\npatterns!\n\nMy day job involves a lot of number crunching, so I was right at home setting\nup an Excel spreadsheet. And I may have slight OCD tendencies, so it wasn’t\nlong before I had exhausted my own supply of sewing patterns and was\ndownloading images of the backs of sewing pattern envelopes off the internet\nand entering those numbers too.\n\nFast forward two years and about 10,000 sewing patterns – throw in the help of\nsome good friends and lots of encouragement and constructive criticism from my\nblog readers – and the end result is a series of reference cards that will\nhelp anyone estimate how much fabric to buy – taking into consideration the\nwidth of the fabric and the size and style of the garment that you want to\nmake.\n\nIf this sounds like the kind of thing that you would like to have with you\nwhen you are fabric shopping, you can learn more about the cards in this\nvideo:\n\nThe cards are designed to help you estimate as accurately as possible when you\ndon’t have the right sewing pattern envelope in your hand. Obviously, having\nthe pattern envelope on hand would be best – but even the backs of sewing\npattern envelopes sometimes leave you guessing – like when they tell you to\n“Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes.” Have you ever felt frustrated\nby that vague advice?\n\nWell, here’s a quick way to estimate how much extra fabric to buy. You need to\nknow 2 things:\n\n1) The size of the repeat on the fabric, and\n\n2) The number of major pattern pieces that don’t fit side-by-side and that you\nwant to be able to align.\n\nBasically, you multiply those 2 numbers together and the answer is how much\nadditional fabric you should add to your order. Why? This gives you one extra\ncomplete repeat of the design on the fabric for each of those pieces, so that\nyou can shift them left and right until they line up at the same spot on the\ndesign.\n\nActually, an illustration really helps make this clear. Let’s do a couple of\nexamples. Here is a shirt pattern layout:\n\nLet’s temporarily ignore the fact that the yoke is aligned sideways.\n\nWhich pieces (not side-by-side) would you want to be able to align such that\nthe plaid matches? My answer would be these three pieces: the back (#3), the\nfront (#2) and the sleeves (#5). (You want to match up the button band too,\nbut it fits beside the front piece, and so we don’t count it.)\n\nNow, here are two possible flannel fabrics:\n\nThe blue plaid has a repeat every 2 inches and is symmetrical in both\ndirections. Two extra inches for each of those three major pieces means you\nshould request six extra inches of fabric, over and above what the pattern\nenvelope calls for.\n\nGiven that the plaid is small and symmetrical, you can probably get away with\nleaving the yoke pattern piece sideways and still get it to align with the\nback.\n\nThe brown plaid, on the other hand, has a much larger, asymmetrical repeat of\n5.5 inches in one direction. Assuming you are going to place the pieces along\nthis dimension, you want to order 16.5 extra inches of fabric (5.5 x 3) over\nwhat the pattern envelope calls for.\n\nAlso, the sideways yoke piece is going to be a problem now. If you are really\nOCD (like me!) you’ll probably want to add enough extra fabric to place the\nyoke piece beneath the sleeves (in the same orientation as the sleeves) and\nadd one more repeat of 5.5 inches for that yoke piece.\n\nThe bottom line is that there’s not one simple answer to the question “how\nmuch extra fabric do I need to add to match stripes or plaids?” – but, it’s\nnot too difficult to figure out, based on your pattern layout and the size of\nthe fabric print.\n\nAnd that’s what I’ve got for you today on fabric buying. I want to thank Deby\nfor allowing me to provide this guest post. And best wishes to all of you for\nmany happy hours of fabric shopping!\n\n* * * * * * * * * *\n\n## Giveaway\n\nGwen has kindly offered to make two sets of her great fabric buying reference\ncards available to So Sew Easy readers in a worldwide giveaway.\n\nThe prize – one winner from the US and one from the rest of the world. Each\nwill win their choice of the How Much Fabric Reference Cards.\n\nHow to enter:\n\n * GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED\n\nGood luck every one! If you can't wait to see if you are a winner, or simply\nHAVE to have these cards now, then you can order them directly from Gwen here.\nThese would make a great Christmas present for someone who sews.\n\nFollow up message from Gwen – “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Deby\nfor allowing me to reach out to you – her readers. As I read through your\ncomments, I was struck by what an awesome group of people you are! And thank\nyou to everyone for your interest in The Original “How Much Fabric?” Reference\nCards – especially for all your kind and encouraging comments! I wish I could\nsend card sets to all of you, but, until my back-up plan of winning the\nlottery comes through (ha!), I can only give away a few sets here and there.\nCongratulations to the randomly drawn winners of this give-away: Ginger\nBennett and Jolien! If you didn't win, remember that you can always pick up\nyour own set at www.gwynhug.com. To everyone, my best wishes for many happy\nhours of fabric shopping!\n\nAll the best,\n\nGwen”\n\nBookmark the permalink.\n\n« I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it...\n\nColor Block Dress blog tour – your dresses »\n\n### 101 Responses to Estimating extra fabric for pattern matching (and\ngiveaway)\n\n←Older Comments\n\n 1. Caroline says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:00 pm\n\nThank you for the chance to win. I would love the Plus Sizes set in metres and\nI live in Australia 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 2. Helene Wong says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:11 pm\n\nLove your site! Thank you very much for sharing your talent ! Im from\nSingapore and would like to hsve the women’s set in metres. THANKS!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Tina Giaramita. says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 5:10 pm\n\nAs a “newbie” to sewing these would be awesome to have! I’ve been afraid to\ntry and make any clothes in fear of not calculating the correct amount of\nfabric!\n\nI would like to have the US yardage ones for either Women’s or Women’s Plus-\nsizes, please!\n\nLove your site – I have learned so much! Thanks for all your hard work!!\n\nReply\n\n 4. KLujan says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:30 pm\n\nI have seen these cards before and I think they are a fabulous idea. I live in\nthe U.S. and I would love to win the children’s cards in yards please. Thanks\nfor this giveaway!\n\nReply\n\n 5. Heather Munckton says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:19 pm\n\nI would find this really helpful. If I won I would like the women’s cards in\nmetres please and I live in the UK\n\nReply\n\n 6. Jacqui Tan says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:18 pm\n\nI would like childrens clothing in meters. I live in Holland, Europe\n\nReply\n\n 7. Louise Tonks says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:12 pm\n\nHi, I’m in the UK and I would love the cards for ladies clothes in metres\nplease.\n\nReply\n\n 8. Ann Eckert says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:59 pm\n\nSorry I forgot to say I live in the US and would love the women’s cards. I\nthink your cards are a fabulous idea!\n\nReply\n\n 9. Ann Eckert says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:57 pm\n\nThese sound like a great idea! I would love to have the women’s cards\n\nReply\n\n 10. happysewer says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:29 pm\n\nOoh, I’d like a womens set in metric. If I’m lucky enought to win\n\nReply\n\n 11. Patsy Martinez Deaver says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:16 pm\n\nUS 🙂 Women’s clothe’s in yards would be lovely!\n\nReply\n\n 12. Rosalind says:\n\nSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:10 pm\n\nI am from UK and would like women’s cards in metres please\n\nReply\n\n 13. Ellen says:\n\nSeptember 14, 2014 at 11:21 pm\n\nI would love to win the US yards, women’s cards. Thanks\n\nReply\n\n 14. Carmen N says:\n\nSeptember 14, 2014 at 10:08 pm\n\nUS, I think I’d use the Children’s Clothes the most, yards please\n\nReply\n\n 15. Bethany Thompson says:\n\nSeptember 14, 2014 at 4:43 pm\n\nSince I retired as an elementary school librarian a year ago, I’ve promised\nmyself to get back to sewing–something I took up when I was seven making\nclothes for my Barbie and later myself and my daughter. I’m so happy to find\nyour blog because my sewing mentor, my precious mama, passed away in January\nand I’ve had a hard time getting back to a task I love. Being attached to\nclothes made of plaids and stripes, this looking at patterns in terms of\nallowing for matches is always a problem. I would love to be able to have a\nhandy set of cards taking that excuse away. One less barrier between me and\nthe sewing machine. Thank you for sharing your new found talent with all of\nus.\n\nReply\n\n 16. Veronika says:\n\nSeptember 13, 2014 at 11:09 am\n\nUS, yards, childrens please!\n\nReply\n\n 17. isabel black says:\n\nSeptember 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm\n\nThis is really great! I live in the US and i would love to have the women’s\nclothes set in yards. Thank you!!\n\nReply\n\n 18. Dee Raymond says:\n\nSeptember 12, 2014 at 12:05 pm\n\nSuch a great solution to an age old problem! Please count me in. I live in the\nUS and I’d love to have the women’s clothes set in yards please. Thanks so\nmuch!\n\nReply\n\n←Older Comments\n\n### What do you think? 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"For me, there are few things more gratifying than sitting down to stitch up a new outfit for my children, and when it comes to my girls, one of my favorite things to sew are pillowcase dresses and tops. These dresses and tops can be made easily from start to finish in the span of an afternoon, and they require such a small amount of fabric, you can sew up as many as your heart desires without breaking the bank! Plus, with just a bit of tweaking, it is possible to create countless different looks with the same basic pattern. Today, I am going to share how to draft a custom pillowcase dress or top pattern for a special little girl in your life, plus all the details for how to sew the dresses from start to finish. Let’s get started!",
"In order to make a pillowcase top or dress, you will need to have the following measurements (in inches) for the child:",
"Now, we’ll need to do a little bit of math. No need to be intimidated; this is all very basic...I promise!",
"The math is done! Now we just need to make our cuts. Although it is possible to do so with just a ruler and shears, using a rotary cutter and mat helps ensure precise, easy cuts.",
"(2) main body pieces that are C”xD” (The measurement for the main body length, Measurement C, should run with the grainline of the fabric)",
"(2) main body pieces that are C”xD” (The measurement for the main body length, Measurement C, should run with the grainline of the fabric)",
"Helpful Hint: At this point, I recommend labeling the top edges (one of the sides on each piece corresponding to measurement D) of the main body pieces with a marking pen or a safety pin, especially when making a top where the length and width measurements are very similar.",
"Once all of the cuts are made, it’s time to make curved arm holes on the main body pieces. Place one of the main body pieces on a work surface so that the top edge of the piece is at the top. Take the right edge of the piece and fold it over to meet the left edge, carefully aligning the raw edges and corners of the piece. Working along the top edge of the piece, measure A” (the neckline width) to the left of the fold, and mark with a marking pen. Now, make another mark C” down from the top of the piece along the unfolded left edge. Draw a curve to connect the 2 marks, and trim this section away, reserving 1 of the remaining scrap pieces. Fold the remaining main body piece in the same fashion, and use the remaining armhole scrap from the first piece as a template to trim away the armholes on this piece.",
"Place the 2 main body pieces together, right sides facing, aligning the side edges; pin. Stitch along the side edges with a 1/2′′ seam. Finish the seam with a serger or a zig-zag stitch on a standard machine. Press the seam to the back.",
"Cut 2 lengths of bias tape equal to the length of the armholes. Apply the bias tape to the raw edges of the armholes. (Be sure to check out my fool-proof method for sewing bias tape for help with this step.)",
"Fold the top edge of the dress under 1/4′′; press. Fold under an additional 1′′; press. Stitch along the bottom folded edge to form a casing.",
"If sewing a dress or top without a band, fold the bottom edge under 1/4′′; press. Fold under an additional 1/2′′, press and stitch to secure the hem. Continue to the strap step below.",
"If sewing a dress or top with a band, place the 2 bands pieces together, right sides facing, aligning the short and long ends. Pin. Stitch along the 2 short ends with a 1/2′′ seam allowance. Press the seams open. Now, fold the piece in half lengthwise so that the wrong sides of the piece are facing and press. Pin the circular band piece to the lower edge of the right side of the main body. Stitch the band to the main body with a 1/2′′ seam allowance. Finish the seam with a serger or zig-zag stitch, and press it up toward the main body. Topstitch above the seam.",
"Fold the strap piece in half lengthwise, right sides facing, and stitch along 1 of the short ends and the long edge with a 1/4′′ seam allowance. (If desired, stitch the short end at an angle to form a pointed strap.) Carefully trim the seam to 1/8′′ and use a tube turning tool to turn the piece right- side out. Press. If creating pointed ends, trim the open end at an angle, as shown, and tuck the raw edge down into the piece; press.",
"Topstitch along the entire perimeter of the pieces, closing the opening as you sew. Using a bodkin or safety pin, pull the strap through the front and back top casing and secure with a pretty bow.",
"I love that pillowcase dresses and tops are adorable for little girls, but they are appealing to big girls, too. (Here’s to a little while longer of getting to dress my girls in coordinating outfits!)",
"By adding different embellishments and trims, the very same pattern can be used to create so many fun looks! Pockets are always a fun way to punch up a dress or top, and I’ll be sharing the full tutorial for the kangaroo pocket pictured here next week.",
"Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.",
"Wife, mama of four, creative entrepreneur dedicated to a life of making things that matter with my own two hands.",
"Wanting to feature an idea you've found here at PS on your own blog? I am honored! If you do so, please use only one image and provide a direct link back to the original post. You may not share a post in its entirety without my express permission. Questions about my sharing policy? Contact me at amy (at) positivelysplendid (dot) com for more information.",
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These dresses and tops can be\nmade easily from start to finish in the span of an afternoon, and they require\nsuch a small amount of fabric, you can sew up as many as your heart desires\nwithout breaking the bank! Plus, with just a bit of tweaking, it is possible\nto create countless different looks with the same basic pattern. Today, I am\ngoing to share how to draft a custom pillowcase dress or top pattern for a\nspecial little girl in your life, plus all the details for how to sew the\ndresses from start to finish. Let’s get started!\n\nThis post contains affiliate links for your convenience.\n\nFor this project, you will need...\n\n * Fabric*\n * Extra-wide double fold bias tape*\n * Coordinating thread\n * Basic sewing supplies: Machine, shears, pins, etc. (Check out my list of must-have sewing tools)\n * Rotary cutter and mat (optional, but recommended)\n * Frixion pen for marking (Read more about why I love these pens here)\n\n*Amount needed will vary depending upon the size of the child\n\n### Planning and Cutting\n\nIn order to make a pillowcase top or dress, you will need to have the\nfollowing measurements (in inches) for the child:\n\n * Measurement A: Width of clavicle (also known as collarbone; just below neckline)\n * Measurement B: Length from center clavicle to where you would like the hem of the garment to fall\n * Measurement C: Clavicle to 1-2′′ below underarm\n * Measurement D: Hip circumference (measurement all the way around the hips)\n\nNow, we’ll need to do a little bit of math. No need to be intimidated; this is\nall very basic...I promise!\n\nFor a top or dress without a band:\n\n * Measurement A = A = Neckline\n * Add 1.25 to Measurement B (B + 1.25) = B = Armhole\n * Add 2 to Measurement C (C + 2) = C = Main Body Length\n * Multiply Measurement D by 1.5 and divide by 2 ([D x 1.5]/2) = D = Main Body Width\n\nFor a top or dress with a 3′′ band:\n\n * Measurement A = A = Neckline\n * Add 1.25 to Measurement B (B + 1.25) = B = Armhole\n * Subtract 1.25 from Measurement C (C- 1.25) = C = Main Body Length\n * Multiply Measurement D by 1.5 and divide by 2 ([D x 1.5]/2) = D = Main Body Width\n\nThe math is done! Now we just need to make our cuts. Although it is possible\nto do so with just a ruler and shears, using a rotary cutter and mat helps\nensure precise, easy cuts.\n\nFor a top or dress without a band, cut:\n\n * (2) main body pieces that are C”xD” (The measurement for the main body length, Measurement C, should run with the grainline of the fabric)\n * (1) strap piece that is 3′′ by the fabric width\n\nFor a top or dress with a band, cut:\n\n * (2) main body pieces that are C”xD” (The measurement for the main body length, Measurement C, should run with the grainline of the fabric)\n * (2) band pieces that are 7′′xD”\n * (1) strap piece that is 3′′ by the fabric width\n\nExample:\n\nI want to make a banded dress for my daughter. Her measurements are:\n\n * Measurement A = Clavicle width = 6\n * Measurement B = Clavicle to below underarm = 4\n * Measurement C = Length from center clavicle to bottom edge of hem = 22\n * Measurement D = Hip circumference = 22\n\nAnd the math:\n\n * Measurement A = 6 = A = Neckline\n * Measurement B + 1.25 = 4+1.25 = 5.25 = B = Armhole\n * Measurement C – 1.25 = 16.5-1.25 = 20.75 = C = Main Body Length\n * [Measurement D x 1.5]/2 = (22×1.5)/2 = 16.5 = D = Main Body Width\n\nSo I will need to cut:\n\n * (2) main body pieces that are 20.75×16.5′′\n * (2) band pieces that are 7×16.5′′\n * (1) strap piece that is 3′′ by the fabric width (in this case, it was 44′′)\n\nHelpful Hint: At this point, I recommend labeling the top edges (one of the\nsides on each piece corresponding to measurement D) of the main body pieces\nwith a marking pen or a safety pin, especially when making a top where the\nlength and width measurements are very similar.\n\nOnce all of the cuts are made, it’s time to make curved arm holes on the main\nbody pieces. Place one of the main body pieces on a work surface so that the\ntop edge of the piece is at the top. Take the right edge of the piece and fold\nit over to meet the left edge, carefully aligning the raw edges and corners of\nthe piece. Working along the top edge of the piece, measure A” (the neckline\nwidth) to the left of the fold, and mark with a marking pen. Now, make another\nmark C” down from the top of the piece along the unfolded left edge. Draw a\ncurve to connect the 2 marks, and trim this section away, reserving 1 of the\nremaining scrap pieces. Fold the remaining main body piece in the same\nfashion, and use the remaining armhole scrap from the first piece as a\ntemplate to trim away the armholes on this piece.\n\nNow, on to the fun part: sewing!\n\n### Sewing the Garment\n\nPlace the 2 main body pieces together, right sides facing, aligning the side\nedges; pin. Stitch along the side edges with a 1/2′′ seam. Finish the seam\nwith a serger or a zig-zag stitch on a standard machine. Press the seam to the\nback.\n\nCut 2 lengths of bias tape equal to the length of the armholes. Apply the bias\ntape to the raw edges of the armholes. (Be sure to check out my fool-proof\nmethod for sewing bias tape for help with this step.)\n\nFold the top edge of the dress under 1/4′′; press. Fold under an additional\n1′′; press. Stitch along the bottom folded edge to form a casing.\n\nIf sewing a dress or top without a band, fold the bottom edge under 1/4′′;\npress. Fold under an additional 1/2′′, press and stitch to secure the hem.\nContinue to the strap step below.\n\nIf sewing a dress or top with a band, place the 2 bands pieces together, right\nsides facing, aligning the short and long ends. Pin. Stitch along the 2 short\nends with a 1/2′′ seam allowance. Press the seams open. Now, fold the piece in\nhalf lengthwise so that the wrong sides of the piece are facing and press. Pin\nthe circular band piece to the lower edge of the right side of the main body.\nStitch the band to the main body with a 1/2′′ seam allowance. Finish the seam\nwith a serger or zig-zag stitch, and press it up toward the main body.\nTopstitch above the seam.\n\nFold the strap piece in half lengthwise, right sides facing, and stitch along\n1 of the short ends and the long edge with a 1/4′′ seam allowance. (If\ndesired, stitch the short end at an angle to form a pointed strap.) Carefully\ntrim the seam to 1/8′′ and use a tube turning tool to turn the piece right-\nside out. Press. If creating pointed ends, trim the open end at an angle, as\nshown, and tuck the raw edge down into the piece; press.\n\nTopstitch along the entire perimeter of the pieces, closing the opening as you\nsew. Using a bodkin or safety pin, pull the strap through the front and back\ntop casing and secure with a pretty bow.\n\n### Your pillowcase dress or top is complete!\n\nI love that pillowcase dresses and tops are adorable for little girls, but\nthey are appealing to big girls, too. (Here’s to a little while longer of\ngetting to dress my girls in coordinating outfits!)\n\nBy adding different embellishments and trims, the very same pattern can be\nused to create so many fun looks! Pockets are always a fun way to punch up a\ndress or top, and I’ll be sharing the full tutorial for the kangaroo pocket\npictured here next week.\n\n### Thanks so much for stopping in! Happy sewing!\n\n * Bio\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * Google+\n * Latest Posts\n\n#### Amy @ Positively Splendid\n\nHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy\nhas a deep love for all things creative. 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"Today, I’ll demonstrate how to sew the Cambie Dress Sleeves (or straps, if you prefer) into the front bodice. This is one of those sewing steps that might become super clear as you’re doing it yourself, but may be a little confusing in the directions. One of the great things that comes out of pattern testing are notes on which steps might be confusing to less experienced sewers. In this case, the explanation and diagram are correct, but a little extra photo demonstration can greatly help you visualize.",
"Here’s how it starts. Our dresses are nearly a hundred percent sewn, with loose, floppy straps that need to be sewn down.",
"We’ve left an opening across the top of the bodice, and that’s where we’ll put the straps/sleeves! (I call them straps sometimes, but I know on the pattern I called them sleeves. They’re a sleeve-strap hybrid so both words seem appropriate in my mind. Sorry if I interchange the words!)",
"If you haven’t pressed the opening yet, press it as shown, so the top edge is even across the opening. (So that if you don’t pop it open, it might be hard to even tell there is an opening!)",
"Slip the strap into the opening. Line up the seamlines, so that the strap sits 5/8′′ (1.5cm) into the hole.",
"Pin in place. Now if you’d like, you can try on the dress and adjust the strap/sleeve as needed. If you need a little more length, let the strap out a little and re-pin. (Remember to remove the basting threads if you do end up letting it out!)",
"Ok. Now, we’ll reach up the skirt of your dress, between the lining and dress fabric. (Strange photo, I know!)",
"Easy enough, right? It’s one of those things that might seen daunting until you have the project in your hands. Hope this helps!",
"This was one of my favorite parts of putting together the Cambie dress. I love the finished look it created.",
"Can I ask what you used to line the dress with? It looks so much nicer than the lining material i have! thanks!",
"* Tasia June 11, 2012 at 8:47 am #\nI used a cotton voile in ivory to line the dress. It’s easy to sew and feels soft next to the skin, a great alternative to regular lining fabrics! Cotton voile, batiste, even a lightweight cotton lawn would also work.",
"* Lucy June 11, 2012 at 8:03 pm #\nVoile is what I used as well – turned out to be an excellent choice with my cotton. Just the right weight, doesn’t fray much, holds a crease beautifully, and feels nice and soft.",
"Love this pattern too by the way – it came together so quickly! Next up I want to make view B in white eyelet with pale blue lining.",
"Glad you posted this. I was a little confused through this step, but once I figured out where you were going with the directions it was crystal clear and so easy.",
"I’m getting tons of compliments on my Cambie—I need to get some pictures up on my blog soon. I used a black eyelet cotton with neon green lining, which I meant to be my practice dress/muslin. It fit perfectly on the first try, though, so I’m wearing it! It’s super comfortable.",
"Thanks for a great pattern. This is the first of yours that I’ve sewn, and now I’m excited to sew up my Minoru (since it doesn’t seem likely to warm up in the Northwest any time soon...).",
"I love this dress. I love the fact that the from the front it looks like nice little straps but that their is a full back piece! Ingenious- we can wear a regular bra with this dress!",
"Thanks so much for these extra little tutorials, I know they’re going to help me a bunch! My cambie pattern arrived yesterday, and I am soo excited about making it.",
"[...] I did forget to take a picture using them. Anyway, pockets are, of course, awesome. Also, do follow Tasia’s directions for attaching the front strap/sleeves. I tried to go my own way and it was a disaster. Hooray for [...]",
"[...] on to the main event from there. I had no problems sewing this puppy up, and the blog posts about attaching the straps and sewing the lining to the zipper were quite helpful additions to the instruction [...]",
"[...] online tutorials from Tasia were super helpful when it came time to attach the lining and the sleeves. However, they were much easier for me to understand when I was following along with my material [...]",
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"parsed_md": "Sewing the Cambie Dress Straps | Sewaholic\n\n### Navigation\n\nSewaholic Sewing projects, tips and inspiration for the modern seamstress and\nthe sewing blog of Sewaholic Patterns\n\n# Sewing the Cambie Dress Straps\n\nBy Sewaholic Patterns on June 11, 2012 in Patterns, Tips\n\nToday, I’ll demonstrate how to sew the Cambie Dress Sleeves (or straps, if you\nprefer) into the front bodice. This is one of those sewing steps that might\nbecome super clear as you’re doing it yourself, but may be a little confusing\nin the directions. One of the great things that comes out of pattern testing\nare notes on which steps might be confusing to less experienced sewers. In\nthis case, the explanation and diagram are correct, but a little extra photo\ndemonstration can greatly help you visualize.\n\nLet me show you how it’s done, step by step!\n\nHere’s how it starts. Our dresses are nearly a hundred percent sewn, with\nloose, floppy straps that need to be sewn down.\n\nWe’ve left an opening across the top of the bodice, and that’s where we’ll put\nthe straps/sleeves! (I call them straps sometimes, but I know on the pattern I\ncalled them sleeves. They’re a sleeve-strap hybrid so both words seem\nappropriate in my mind. Sorry if I interchange the words!)\n\nIf you haven’t pressed the opening yet, press it as shown, so the top edge is\neven across the opening. (So that if you don’t pop it open, it might be hard\nto even tell there is an opening!)\n\nSlip the strap into the opening. Line up the seamlines, so that the strap sits\n5/8′′ (1.5cm) into the hole.\n\nPin in place. Now if you’d like, you can try on the dress and adjust the\nstrap/sleeve as needed. If you need a little more length, let the strap out a\nlittle and re-pin. (Remember to remove the basting threads if you do end up\nletting it out!)\n\nOk. Now, we’ll reach up the skirt of your dress, between the lining and dress\nfabric. (Strange photo, I know!)\n\nWhen you get to the bodice, turn it out so you can find the strap/sleeve end.\n\nRe-pin with the pins on the inside. It’s nice that we have a fold line to\nguide our stitching!\n\nThat’s exactly where we’ll sew – right down the folded line, connecting the\nbodice stitching.\n\nTrim off the extra seam allowance, turn the whole dress right side out, and\npress!\n\nEasy enough, right? It’s one of those things that might seen daunting until\nyou have the project in your hands. Hope this helps!\n\nMore Cambie Dress sewing blog posts:\n\n * Slightly Less Sweet: Cambie Dress with a Straight Neckline\n * Sewing Inseam Pockets\n * Sewing the Lining into the Cambie Dress\n\nGet the Cambie Dress pattern here!\n\n#### About Sewaholic Patterns\n\nView all posts by Sewaholic Patterns →\n\n### Never miss a thing! Get blog updates by email.\n\nSubscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.\n\n#### Related Posts:\n\n * How to Draft a Swing Tee!\n * How To Widen a Sleeve (Full Bicep Adjustment)\n * DIY Saltspring Camisole Hack\n * Fraser Sweatshirt: Sewing the Set-In Collar\n * Dunbar Top: Knit Binding Tutorial\n\ncambie, cambie dress, cotton, dresses, straps\n\nSewing the Lining into the Cambie Dress\n\nA Reversible Cambie Dress!\n\n### 14 Responses to Sewing the Cambie Dress Straps\n\n 1. Ginger June 11, 2012 at 7:07 am #\n\nSuper cute! I love this dress.\n\n 2. Christine June 11, 2012 at 8:11 am #\n\nThis was one of my favorite parts of putting together the Cambie dress. I love\nthe finished look it created.\n\n 3. sew little time June 11, 2012 at 8:39 am #\n\nHI Tasia,\n\nCan I ask what you used to line the dress with? It looks so much nicer than\nthe lining material i have! thanks!\n\n * Tasia June 11, 2012 at 8:47 am #\n\nI used a cotton voile in ivory to line the dress. It’s easy to sew and feels\nsoft next to the skin, a great alternative to regular lining fabrics! Cotton\nvoile, batiste, even a lightweight cotton lawn would also work.\n\n * Lucy June 11, 2012 at 8:03 pm #\n\nVoile is what I used as well – turned out to be an excellent choice with my\ncotton. Just the right weight, doesn’t fray much, holds a crease beautifully,\nand feels nice and soft.\n\nLove this pattern too by the way – it came together so quickly! Next up I want\nto make view B in white eyelet with pale blue lining.\n\n * sew little time June 12, 2012 at 6:52 am #\n\nthank you!\n\n 4. Jessie K June 11, 2012 at 9:37 am #\n\nGlad you posted this. I was a little confused through this step, but once I\nfigured out where you were going with the directions it was crystal clear and\nso easy.\n\nI’m getting tons of compliments on my Cambie—I need to get some pictures up on\nmy blog soon. I used a black eyelet cotton with neon green lining, which I\nmeant to be my practice dress/muslin. It fit perfectly on the first try,\nthough, so I’m wearing it! It’s super comfortable.\n\nThanks for a great pattern. This is the first of yours that I’ve sewn, and now\nI’m excited to sew up my Minoru (since it doesn’t seem likely to warm up in\nthe Northwest any time soon...).\n\n 5. Nothy Lane June 11, 2012 at 1:45 pm #\n\nI love this dress. I love the fact that the from the front it looks like nice\nlittle straps but that their is a full back piece! Ingenious- we can wear a\nregular bra with this dress!\n\n 6. Alessa June 11, 2012 at 3:48 pm #\n\nHuh, that’s pretty ingenious! I love how you think up stuff like this!\n\n 7. Alicia June 12, 2012 at 3:43 pm #\n\nThanks so much for these extra little tutorials, I know they’re going to help\nme a bunch! My cambie pattern arrived yesterday, and I am soo excited about\nmaking it.\n\n### Trackbacks/Pingbacks\n\n 1. Needing no introduction... | Tanit-Isis Sews - June 16, 2012\n\n[...] I did forget to take a picture using them. Anyway, pockets are, of\ncourse, awesome. Also, do follow Tasia’s directions for attaching the front\nstrap/sleeves. I tried to go my own way and it was a disaster. Hooray for\n[...]\n\n 2. Cotton Cambie « the Sometimes Sewist - August 26, 2012\n\n[...] on to the main event from there. I had no problems sewing this puppy up,\nand the blog posts about attaching the straps and sewing the lining to the\nzipper were quite helpful additions to the instruction [...]\n\n 3. Sewlution Complete! | enchantedbybooks - May 5, 2013\n\n[...] online tutorials from Tasia were super helpful when it came time to\nattach the lining and the sleeves. However, they were much easier for me to\nunderstand when I was following along with my material [...]\n\n 4. Sew-a-Longs | Bristol Sewing Club - March 13, 2014\n\n[...] Producing Patterns for the Pear Shaped figure, Sewaholic have a complete\nrun through of their Sew-a-Longs here. Their Patterns are really lovely, and\ngreat for the Beginner or Intermediate Sewer. You can choose from Skirts,\nDresses, Jackets, even Shorts!, and more my personal favourite being The\nCambie Dress which just look so pretty and flattering! See various Sew-a-Long\ntips for this dress over at the Sewaholic Blog here. [...]\n\n### Shop Sewing Patterns\n\n### Get blog updates by email.\n\nSubscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.\n\n * Popular\n * Latest\n * Comments\n * Tags\n\n * Karen: Hi Lili, I love these posts that show different...\n\n * Jayne Reed: My mat's a little thick, too, and I ended up trim...\n\n * Jayne Reed: I'm an older lady who made this in the senior cen...\n\n * Lena: I think its hard to find a good fabric here in Swe...\n\n * Sue @ A Colourful Canvas: Hey...thanks for the mention Lili! 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"May 31, 2011 at 6:57 am | Posted in crafts, handmade wedding | 3 Comments Tags: add straps to strapless gown, adding sleeves to strapless dress",
"Last weekend my little sister was married. I was one of her bridesmaids, and she chose to get the dresses from David’s Bridal. None of the gowns were available with sleeves, or really even with straps in the color that my sister chose. I prefer more coverage and support than a strapless gown can provide, so I decided to add some sleeves. I was very surprised to find lots of people asking if it could be done, but no one showed how they did it. (Not too happy with that photo, but its the one that best shows the sleeves.) {I also made a cap sleeve that I decided not to use if that is more what you are looking for}",
"To start with, you will need to have the dress. Get someone to help you measure from the front to the back where you want the sleeve – I had my husband help me, and just followed my bra strap, measuring from the top of the dress on both sides. It is always better to measure twice and cut once, so we double checked the measurements and made sure that both sides were the same. You will want to add 4′′ to the measurement to get the length of your strap. Cut out a paper template 5′′ wide by the length of your strap. (For me, the length was 16′′, so I cut out a 20′′x5′′ rectangle for each strap.)",
"My fabric was very thin and flimsy, so I used a lightweight iron on interfacing. I wasn’t confident that the doubled fabric alone would hold up like I wanted it to.",
"Open up the straps, and fold the edges in 1/2′′ and press. I used a fabric pencil to trace a line 1/2′′ away from the edge since the seams need to be even.",
"Fold the strap closed along the crease that you created the first time you ironed the strap, and re-press if needed.",
"I cut a 3′′ wide strip of chiffon about 1 1/2 times the length I needed (so for my 16′′ length I cut a strip 3′′ x 24′′) I was planning on doing a tiny little hem, but the material was very hard to work with, so I ended up with a 1/4′′ hem. It worked, but it not as finished as I would have liked it to have been. My mom (who is brilliant) suggested that next time I tried something like this I just fold the fabric in half so I wouldn’t have to hem a raw edge. So, you should cut out a 6′′ wide strip, and fold it in half to get a nice, finished edge.",
"To make the ruffle ruffly, set your machine’s stitch length to its longest setting, and do a straight stitch 1/4′′ from the raw edges. Leave the threads long, and slide the material along the seam to gather it. Hold your material up against a tape measure to make sure it is long enough, and even out the ruffles.",
"Slip the ruffled chiffon inside of the strap, and pin it in place making sure the seam is concealed. Reset the stitch length to the correct size, and stitch 1/8′′ away from the edge of the strap fabric. You can attach the straps either by hand stitching them to the dress, or by adding buttons. I sewed buttonholes on each end of the strap, and then sewed buttons to the lining of my dress.",
"I wanted to wear a real bra, so I added some safety pins to the bottom of the straps, and slipped my bra straps through them. I was going to cut a slit into the straps to slide my bra straps through, but ran out of time- the safety pins worked fine.",
"As a side note: we had an awful customer service experience with David’s Bridal, which I hear is common with them. I spent hours on the phone with multiple people, and can’t believe how much trouble they had getting a few bits of information correct – if you are looking to buy a dress, I would look somewhere else.",
"You did a fabulous job on the dress!! It looked lovely on you. Hope you had a great time with your family.",
"[...] lot of people have been looking at my post on how I added ruffle straps to my sleeveless dress, so I thought that I would share the cap sleeve that I made, but [...]",
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"parsed_md": "Adding sleeves to a sleeveless dress | Random Creativity\n\n# Random Creativity\n\n * Blog\n * About me :-)\n * Contact\n * Postcrossing\n\n## Adding sleeves to a sleeveless dress\n\nMay 31, 2011 at 6:57 am | Posted in crafts, handmade wedding | 3 Comments\nTags: add straps to strapless gown, adding sleeves to strapless dress\n\nLast weekend my little sister was married. I was one of her bridesmaids, and\nshe chose to get the dresses from David’s Bridal. None of the gowns were\navailable with sleeves, or really even with straps in the color that my sister\nchose. I prefer more coverage and support than a strapless gown can provide,\nso I decided to add some sleeves. I was very surprised to find lots of people\nasking if it could be done, but no one showed how they did it. (Not too happy\nwith that photo, but its the one that best shows the sleeves.) {I also made a\ncap sleeve that I decided not to use if that is more what you are looking for}\n\nTo start with, you will need to have the dress. Get someone to help you\nmeasure from the front to the back where you want the sleeve – I had my\nhusband help me, and just followed my bra strap, measuring from the top of the\ndress on both sides. It is always better to measure twice and cut once, so we\ndouble checked the measurements and made sure that both sides were the same.\nYou will want to add 4′′ to the measurement to get the length of your strap.\nCut out a paper template 5′′ wide by the length of your strap. (For me, the\nlength was 16′′, so I cut out a 20′′x5′′ rectangle for each strap.)\n\nMy fabric was very thin and flimsy, so I used a lightweight iron on\ninterfacing. I wasn’t confident that the doubled fabric alone would hold up\nlike I wanted it to.\n\nFold both straps in half, and press.\n\nOpen up the straps, and fold the edges in 1/2′′ and press. I used a fabric\npencil to trace a line 1/2′′ away from the edge since the seams need to be\neven.\n\nFold the strap closed along the crease that you created the first time you\nironed the strap, and re-press if needed.\n\nI cut a 3′′ wide strip of chiffon about 1 1/2 times the length I needed (so\nfor my 16′′ length I cut a strip 3′′ x 24′′) I was planning on doing a tiny\nlittle hem, but the material was very hard to work with, so I ended up with a\n1/4′′ hem. It worked, but it not as finished as I would have liked it to have\nbeen. My mom (who is brilliant) suggested that next time I tried something\nlike this I just fold the fabric in half so I wouldn’t have to hem a raw edge.\nSo, you should cut out a 6′′ wide strip, and fold it in half to get a nice,\nfinished edge.\n\nTo make the ruffle ruffly, set your machine’s stitch length to its longest\nsetting, and do a straight stitch 1/4′′ from the raw edges. Leave the threads\nlong, and slide the material along the seam to gather it. Hold your material\nup against a tape measure to make sure it is long enough, and even out the\nruffles.\n\nSlip the ruffled chiffon inside of the strap, and pin it in place making sure\nthe seam is concealed. Reset the stitch length to the correct size, and stitch\n1/8′′ away from the edge of the strap fabric. You can attach the straps either\nby hand stitching them to the dress, or by adding buttons. I sewed buttonholes\non each end of the strap, and then sewed buttons to the lining of my dress.\n\nI wanted to wear a real bra, so I added some safety pins to the bottom of the\nstraps, and slipped my bra straps through them. I was going to cut a slit into\nthe straps to slide my bra straps through, but ran out of time- the safety\npins worked fine.\n\nAs a side note: we had an awful customer service experience with David’s\nBridal, which I hear is common with them. I spent hours on the phone with\nmultiple people, and can’t believe how much trouble they had getting a few\nbits of information correct – if you are looking to buy a dress, I would look\nsomewhere else.\n\n### Share this:\n\n * Facebook\n * Print\n * Email\n * Twitter\n * Reddit\n\n### Like this:\n\nLike Loading...\n\n### Related\n\n## 3 Comments »\n\nRSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI\n\n 1. You did a fabulous job on the dress!! It looked lovely on you. Hope you had a great time with your family.\n\nComment by mommashelby— June 4, 2011 #\n\nReply\n\n * thanks Amy! It was wonderful to see my family :-)\n\nComment by Random Creativity— June 7, 2011 #\n\nReply\n\n 2. [...] lot of people have been looking at my post on how I added ruffle straps to my sleeveless dress, so I thought that I would share the cap sleeve that I made, but [...]\n\nPingback by Adding Sleeves to a strapless dress part 2: cap sleeves « Random\nCreativity— July 26, 2011 #\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n * ## Cooking Games\n\nFor cooking games my yuku and food username is Random Rachel. Please leave a\ncomment as a review for recipes you have tried. 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"Tiny, narrow spaghetti straps look so pretty and delicate, especially on elegant pieces like lingerie and evening gowns. But if you’ve made them before, you know that turning those tiny tubes of fabric right side out after sewing can be more than a little irritating. If your fabric is prone to fraying, your frustrations are only multiplied.",
"Luckily, there are several methods you can use to make this process easier, or to simply get the look of spaghetti straps without having to turn at all. Try each of them out to see which you like best.",
"Begin by cutting your spaghetti straps from the fabric according to your pattern. For extra thin straps, cut the fabric on the bias instead of the straight grain, then pull gently and press when you are finished. Cutting straps on the bias also adds a bit of stretch and makes turning easier.",
"Lay the cording down the middle of the strap lengthwise, on the right side of the fabric. Stitch in place across the short end.",
"Wrap the fabric around the cording and stitch lengthwise, using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Be careful not to catch the cording in the seam. Trim the seam allowance to 1/8 inch after stitching (see sidebar).",
"Pull the cording to turn the loop to the right side, pushing the end around the cord as it begins to bunch up.",
"If your fabric is prone to fraying, the small seam allowances required for spaghetti straps can cause the straps to fall apart as you handle them. To prevent this, stitch a second line next to the first at a scant 1/8 inch. Trim the seam allowance down next to this outer line of stitches.",
"Fold the strap in half lengthwise and stitch using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Trim seam allowance to 1/8 inch.",
"Work the bobby pin down through the tube and out the other end. Pull to turn completely right side out.",
"Fold the strap in half lengthwise and stitch using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Leave a very long thread tail at the end, a few inches longer than your entire strap. Trim seam allowance to 1/8 inch.",
"Drop the needle into the fabric tube, eye end first. Work the needle through and pull out the other side.",
"Work the straw almost to the other end. Begin pulling on the thread tail, so that the end folds into the center of the straw. Pull gently. The straw will prevent your fabric from bunching up at the end."
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"parsed_md": "4 Tricks for Making Spaghetti Straps | Seamwork Magazine\n\nStart your sewing adventure with us. Join Seamwork\n\n×\n\nSign In\n\n# 4 Tricks for Making Spaghetti Straps\n\n#### How to create narrow straps without headaches.\n\nTiny, narrow spaghetti straps look so pretty and delicate, especially on\nelegant pieces like lingerie and evening gowns. But if you’ve made them\nbefore, you know that turning those tiny tubes of fabric right side out after\nsewing can be more than a little irritating. If your fabric is prone to\nfraying, your frustrations are only multiplied.\n\nSpaghetti straps keep the shoulders bare in lingerie and lingerie-like\ngarments such as the Savannah camisole.\n\nLuckily, there are several methods you can use to make this process easier, or\nto simply get the look of spaghetti straps without having to turn at all. Try\neach of them out to see which you like best.\n\nBegin by cutting your spaghetti straps from the fabric according to your\npattern. For extra thin straps, cut the fabric on the bias instead of the\nstraight grain, then pull gently and press when you are finished. Cutting\nstraps on the bias also adds a bit of stretch and makes turning easier.\n\n01 Method\n\n##### Cording\n\nThe thickness of cording can help you turn straps quickly and easily.\n\nUse cording to turn loops easily without thread breakage.\n\n###### You’ll need:\n\n * Lengths of fabric for the straps\n * A length of cording several inches longer than the finished strap\n * sewing machine\n * thread\n\n#### Step | 01\n\nLay the cording down the middle of the strap lengthwise, on the right side of\nthe fabric. Stitch in place across the short end.\n\n#### Step | 02\n\nWrap the fabric around the cording and stitch lengthwise, using a 1/4 inch\nseam allowance. Be careful not to catch the cording in the seam. Trim the seam\nallowance to 1/8 inch after stitching (see sidebar).\n\n#### Step | 03\n\nPull the cording to turn the loop to the right side, pushing the end around\nthe cord as it begins to bunch up.\n\n##### Fraying Fabric\n\nIf your fabric is prone to fraying, the small seam allowances required for\nspaghetti straps can cause the straps to fall apart as you handle them. To\nprevent this, stitch a second line next to the first at a scant 1/8 inch. Trim\nthe seam allowance down next to this outer line of stitches.\n\n02 Method\n\n##### Bobby Pin\n\nIf you don’t have cording handy, this old trick using a hair pin will save you\ntime.\n\nA simple hair pin can guide your fabric through even better than a needle or\nsafety pin.\n\n###### You’ll need:\n\n * Lengths of fabric for the straps\n * One bobby pin\n * sewing machine\n * thread\n * small, sharp shears\n\n#### Step | 01\n\nFold the strap in half lengthwise and stitch using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.\nTrim seam allowance to 1/8 inch.\n\n#### Step | 02\n\nCut a small slit in the tube, approximately 1/2 inch from the end.\n\n#### Step | 03\n\nInsert one end of the bobby pin through the top of the tube, and one end\nthrough the slit.\n\n#### Step | 04\n\nWork the bobby pin down through the tube and out the other end. Pull to turn\ncompletely right side out.\n\n03 Method\n\n##### Plastic Straw\n\nThis nifty trick utilizes a humble drinking straw to help make the turning\nprocess easier.\n\nA straw adds a stiff channel to pull the fabric through.\n\n###### You’ll need:\n\n * Lengths of fabric for the straps\n * plastic drinking straw\n * sewing machine\n * thread\n * hand sewing needle\n\n#### Step | 01\n\nFold the strap in half lengthwise and stitch using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.\nLeave a very long thread tail at the end, a few inches longer than your entire\nstrap. Trim seam allowance to 1/8 inch.\n\n#### Step | 02\n\nThread both pieces of the tail onto a hand sewing needle.\n\n#### Step | 03\n\nDrop the needle into the fabric tube, eye end first. Work the needle through\nand pull out the other side.\n\n#### Step | 04\n\nDrop the needle into the drinking straw and insert the straw into the tube.\n\n#### Step | 05\n\nWork the straw almost to the other end. Begin pulling on the thread tail, so\nthat the end folds into the center of the straw. Pull gently. The straw will\nprevent your fabric from bunching up at the end.\n\n04 Method\n\n##### Flat Strap\n\nDon’t want to bother turning loops at all? Try a folded and flat strap\ninstead.\n\nTo avoid turning all together, try flat stitched straps instead of rounded\nones.\n\n###### You’ll need:\n\n * Lengths of fabric for the straps\n * sewing machine\n * edgestitch presser foot\n * thread\n * iron\n\n#### Step | 01\n\nFold the strap in half, wrong sides together, and press.\n\n#### Step | 02\n\nFold each raw edge again toward the center and press, similar to creating bias\ntape.\n\n#### Step | 03\n\nFold the strap in half along the first pressed line, tucking in the raw edges.\n\n#### Step | 04\n\nEdgestitch along the open edge to secure the strap, making sure to catch both\nedges.\n\n###### Previous Article\n\n##### The vintage-inspired hemstitch\n\n###### Next Article\n\n##### Swatch Service\n\nTable of Contents\n\nJoin Seamwork to Download the January, 2015 Issue\n\n### Download new patterns each month starting at $5.83\n\nUse the techniques and ideas featured in each month’s issue to create these\nand other quick & lovely projects.\n\nGet Started\n\nAbout Colette Terms of Use Privacy Policy\n\nHelp Contact\n\n© 2014–2020 Colette Media, LLC\n\n"
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"We’ll need to start by folding the straps in half as shown, right sides together. It’s easy for long pieces like this to move around and fall off grain. I like to use lots of pins to be sure my pieces are perfectly lined up when I feed them through the machine.",
"Now let’s sew our seams. When we sew, we want our fold to be on the left side, and our raw edges to be on the right. Now let’s not get too concerned about where the raw edges line up on the right side. It’s important that the stitches are an even distance away from the fold. I like to look at my foot and line my fold up with it. I’m sewing with a 3/8” seam allowance. So I line that up, then I look at where the fold hits my foot, and I try to keep it lined up that way!",
"We suggest sewing the seam twice for extra strength. There is lots of stress on the seams when we are turning these straps right side out. Not to mention when we wear and wash this dress, the last thing we want is for the seam to snap, and then everything unravels. This is like a strap insurance policy. The second seam is easy, just line your first seam up with the center of your foot and sew slowly!",
"Now it’s time to turn our straps right side out. I have a really good trick for this. A bobby pin! Do you guys have tons of these all over your home? I do, and they work so well for this purpose. I start by making a snip on the fold side of my seam.",
"Then I need to catch this little loop I cut. So I feed it between the ends of my bobby pin, and then push both ends of my bobby pin into my strap.",
"Slowly pull down the bobby pin. It can take a little bit of coaxing at the very start, but once you get it going, it will feed through quite easily. See in the right picture? Bobby pin pulling my finished strap out the other side! And this only took a minute.",
"Here I wanted to show you how the strap looks before and after pressing. You can see my ironed strap at the top, it’s flatter and straighter. If you want to leave it un-pressed, it will just be a bit rounded, and it might curl a bit. Whatever you prefer! I went with pressed.",
"Now let’s stitch our straps down so that they don’t move when we attach the lining to the bodice. You can use your staystitching on your bodice as a guide, and line up your strap in the center. Pin it down and repeat for all four straps.",
"Now we’re ready to attach the lining to the bodice. Now remember how we turned and stitched the center back of our bodice pieces? This will make sense when we get to the zipper. But for now, we need to be sure to let the bodice lining extend an extra 5/8” (1.5cm).",
"Line up your bodice with the lining, right sides together. Pin along the top edge now. When we hit our side seams, make sure to line up the seams nicely. I like to put a pin really close on either of the side seam to be sure it will line up when we sew.",
"Now it’s time to sew all along this top edge. I think I was so concerned with taking tons of strap pictures, I didn’t take any photos of sewing this seam. Oops! You can follow the handy drawing in step 7 – sew all along the top edge with the usual 5/8” (1.5cm) seam allowance, pivot at the strap to sew across, then pivot to continue. Maybe your staystitching wasn’t perfectly inside the seam allowance, but don’t worry too much if you cross over your staystitching. You can always unpick it if it shows from the right side after you sew this seam.",
"We’ve had a lot of questions about strap variations. We love the ties at the shoulder, but there is definitely lots of room for cool strap alternatives! I wanted to try doing a little loop at the front, and a double strap coming from the back that could tie in the front. I think it came out great!",
"You can see a couple of photos of my process here. I used the same method as above to make four straps. Since they are plenty long, I just clipped off a bit from each, and used two of those small pieces to create my loops. Once you pin that all in place, proceed as normal!",
"Having the ties in the front means that they wont get in the way of a purse sitting on your shoulder. They also wont be hidden if you wear a little cardigan with your dress! The double strap adds some interest and hides a bra a little bit better than a single strap.",
"I also made another variation of the Saltspring that I haven’t revealed yet (SHH!). But I really wanted to show you guys these straps right away. I wanted to experiment with a thicker strap that did not tie. I absolutely love how it turned out. All I did was cut one long strip of fabric. I made mine 2 3/4” (7cm) by 30” (76cm) and used a 3/8” (1cm) seam allowance. After sewing this I turned it right side out, pressed it, and cut it in half to make two straps. I tried on my bodice and then pinned my straps at the length I wanted, and marked the length. I used these markings as a guide when I sewed my straps in place.",
"So are there other variations we could do? Yes! How about braided straps? We could make some extra straps and braid them together. We could also make thicker straps as above, but make them longer and have them tie at the shoulder. I also love the idea of a slightly thicker double strap that doesn’t tie, like my black version above, but a bit thinner and two of them side by side! There are tons of possibilities and this is a fairly easy mod that can make your dress more unique and personal!",
"So that’s it for today. If you need to, you have the weekend to catch up, and we’ll pick things up on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!",
"If you want the right side of the lining fabric to peak out in back, should you line up right side bodice to wrong side lining before sewing together?",
"* Caroline Amanda August 16, 2013 at 12:23 pm #\nHi Janice! Yes if you are concerned about that, you can sew your wrong side of lining to the right side of bodice. You might want to also sew you lining side seams wrong side together, so that your seam allowance isn’t showing on the inside of your dress. All of that being said, if you sew the dress as originally intended, your wrong side of lining really won’t peek very much, if at all. So you may not need to reverse things. It’s really up to you and the fabric you want to use! Thanks for participating :)",
"Oh I love the idea of braided straps! Thanks for this tutorial. I’m going to go with the double wide straps you suggested.",
"My lining doesn’t extend the 5/8s so I think I will have to slice my lining to add more extension. I tried taking in the front fabric, but then it was too tight. I have super slippery fabric so I must have skewed it while cutting. No worries it will be in the inside....",
"I was super pumped to try on the bodice with the wider straps – it is taking shape! Woot woot.",
"* Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:30 pm #\nHi Michelle, I’m glad you were able to figure things out! It is important that the lining extends for when we get to the zipper part. :)",
"All caught up! Super excited for Monday! :D I bought a Rayon pattern fabric, but when I asked for Rayon, the lady at the fabric store suggested I get something else as Rayon isn’t great to sew with. She didn’t explain why not. So far it is going great for me though! I tried to find a fabric as similar to yours as I could! :D",
"* Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:29 pm #\nHi Chrystal! Thanks for joining us :) Rayon can sometimes be a bit finicky. It tends to wrinkle, shrink, and if you are working with a Challis, it can be a bit fragile. BUT, rayon is super soft, breathable, and drapes gorgeously. :) I personally love it and love working with it!",
"* Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm #\nHi Stephanie! No, the thicker straps were cut cross grain just as you would cut the skinnier straps. You could just as well cut them on grain, it wont make a bit difference. But I would not suggest cutting them on the bias, they would stretch out and then you wouldn’t have a great fit. Happy sewing!",
"Hi Caroline. I’m a bit surprised that you don’t trim any excess fabric (seam allowance) before turning the straps right side out. Would you maybe do it on thicker fabric or would you advise against trimming ? Thanks for your help.",
"* Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:33 pm #\nHi Anne! Great question. Because the fabrics we suggest are mostly lightweight, you’re right, we don’t recommend to trim the excess seam allowance. This is mostly because we want our straps to have a bit of body and lots of strength to them. If we trim the seam allowance, we’re risking the fabric fraying when washing and our seams potentially coming apart. If your fabric is a bit thicker and you feel it might be too bulky, feel free to trim some of the seam allowance off – whatever you feel comfortable with! Happy sewing :)",
"* Anne August 18, 2013 at 9:04 am #\nThanks ! Without your advice, I think I would have trimmed it with about any fabric, thinking I ‘had’ to. Now I know better. Thanks !",
"I am thinking of doing braided straps. Since I am using the rayon challis, it is beginning to fray at the edges. I am concerned and think I should finish off all the fabric edges now before I go any further. I edged the bodice back and it came out great. I have not used my serger in years so I just choose a zig zag pattern from the regular sewing machine for the edge stitching. Your thoughts on waiting to edge stitch",
"* Caroline Amanda August 18, 2013 at 12:41 am #\nHi Marie! Definitely! If your edges are fraying and you are concerned, then I totally agree, you can go ahead and edge stitch your pieces. Better to be safe than sorry! Another quick tip: when we trim down seam allowances later on in the sew along, don’t trim too close to the seam, and you could even trim with pinking sheers to help prevent fraying. Thanks for your question and happy sewing!",
"While I’m not making a Saltspring, I’m loving the strap variation idea. A four strand braid would make a nice flat wide strap with lots of interest. The straps could also attach with buttons or do an X back or Y back configuration! The Y back might be tricky since you’d have to redraft the back.",
"* Caroline Amanda August 20, 2013 at 2:57 am #\nHi Kelly! Love your idea for the X and Y variations. There are so many possibilities! Thanks for sharing.",
"This is exactly why I love Sewalongs! I’m a little late to the game, and am only starting on my straps tonight, but I spent about 10 minutes fighting with a fancy loop turner before I turned on my computer to see what you suggested. A bobby pin does the trick!! Thank you, Caroline, from keeping me sane in my sewing room this evening! THANK YOU thank you!!!",
"When I sewed up the dress, I had a lot of difficulty turning the straps. It was turning the very first part – where you mention above that it might need a bit of coaxing. I eventually got that first part to turn easily by using a drinking straw and I blogged how it worked in case anyone else struggles with this – http://sewmentalmama.blogspot.ie/2013/06/how-to-turn-narrow-dress- strapseasily.html",
"* Jennifer September 30, 2013 at 10:04 pm #\nDo you have an updated link? Because this link doesn’t work, and a Google search turns up nothing.",
"Ugh, no matter what I do, I can’t get those straps to turn. I tried my loop turner and the hair pin method.No luck. I’ve never had such a problem turning straps before, but I’ve also never tried turning straps this narrow. I really want the spaghetti strap look for my dress. Any suggestions on what I can use instead of these straps? Because I really can’t get them going. Thanks.",
"* Caroline Amanda October 1, 2013 at 7:52 am #\nHey Jennifer, so sorry you’re having issues! I’ve turned straps with tricky fabrics and I always find the trick is to go really really slowly, especially for the first half. Try the suggestions in the new link above, and let us know how you make out. If nothing works you could consider using ribbon instead? I think it’s a really cute look and you wouldn’t have to worry about turning anything :) best of luck!",
"* Angela October 11, 2013 at 5:50 am #\nHello Jennifer, I got so frustrated trying to turn chiffon straps – they nearly had me in tears! Give it a try using the drinking straw ( http://sewnbyangela.blogspot.ie/2013/06/how-to-turn-narrow-dress- strapseasily.html ), the narrow straps are worth the effort.",
"I have finally gotten around to making the Saltspring dress and I am loving your tutorial. The alternative strap options are awesome, I have chosen to use the thicker strap. I am so looking forward to finishing my dress so I can wear it while we still have summer down here in the Southern hemisphere. Thanks again",
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"parsed_md": "Saltspring Sew-Along #3: Straps! | Sewaholic\n\n### Navigation\n\nSewaholic Sewing projects, tips and inspiration for the modern seamstress and\nthe sewing blog of Sewaholic Patterns\n\n# Saltspring Sew-Along #3: Straps!\n\nBy Sewaholic Patterns on August 16, 2013 in Projects, Sew-Alongs\n\nHey everyone! We’re trucking along with our Saltspring dresses today.\n\nNeed to catch up? Click on the pink badge for all of our Saltspring posts to\ndate!\n\nToday it’s all straps, all day long. Let’s get started!\n\nFirst we’ll be working with our strap pieces, so let’s grab those suckers.\n\nWe’ll need to start by folding the straps in half as shown, right sides\ntogether. It’s easy for long pieces like this to move around and fall off\ngrain. I like to use lots of pins to be sure my pieces are perfectly lined up\nwhen I feed them through the machine.\n\nNow let’s sew our seams. When we sew, we want our fold to be on the left side,\nand our raw edges to be on the right. Now let’s not get too concerned about\nwhere the raw edges line up on the right side. It’s important that the\nstitches are an even distance away from the fold. I like to look at my foot\nand line my fold up with it. I’m sewing with a 3/8” seam allowance. So I line\nthat up, then I look at where the fold hits my foot, and I try to keep it\nlined up that way!\n\nWe suggest sewing the seam twice for extra strength. There is lots of stress\non the seams when we are turning these straps right side out. Not to mention\nwhen we wear and wash this dress, the last thing we want is for the seam to\nsnap, and then everything unravels. This is like a strap insurance policy. The\nsecond seam is easy, just line your first seam up with the center of your foot\nand sew slowly!\n\nOkay, so now you need to repeat that 3 more times. Don’t fall asleep!\n\nNow it’s time to turn our straps right side out. I have a really good trick\nfor this. A bobby pin! Do you guys have tons of these all over your home? I\ndo, and they work so well for this purpose. I start by making a snip on the\nfold side of my seam.\n\nThen I need to catch this little loop I cut. So I feed it between the ends of\nmy bobby pin, and then push both ends of my bobby pin into my strap.\n\nSlowly pull down the bobby pin. It can take a little bit of coaxing at the\nvery start, but once you get it going, it will feed through quite easily. See\nin the right picture? Bobby pin pulling my finished strap out the other side!\nAnd this only took a minute.\n\nHere I wanted to show you how the strap looks before and after pressing. You\ncan see my ironed strap at the top, it’s flatter and straighter. If you want\nto leave it un-pressed, it will just be a bit rounded, and it might curl a\nbit. Whatever you prefer! I went with pressed.\n\nNow let’s stitch our straps down so that they don’t move when we attach the\nlining to the bodice. You can use your staystitching on your bodice as a\nguide, and line up your strap in the center. Pin it down and repeat for all\nfour straps.\n\nThere it is, nice and simple, just a quick stitch across to keep it in place!\n\nNow we’re ready to attach the lining to the bodice. Now remember how we turned\nand stitched the center back of our bodice pieces? This will make sense when\nwe get to the zipper. But for now, we need to be sure to let the bodice lining\nextend an extra 5/8” (1.5cm).\n\nLine up your bodice with the lining, right sides together. Pin along the top\nedge now. When we hit our side seams, make sure to line up the seams nicely. I\nlike to put a pin really close on either of the side seam to be sure it will\nline up when we sew.\n\nNow it’s time to sew all along this top edge. I think I was so concerned with\ntaking tons of strap pictures, I didn’t take any photos of sewing this seam.\nOops! You can follow the handy drawing in step 7 – sew all along the top edge\nwith the usual 5/8” (1.5cm) seam allowance, pivot at the strap to sew across,\nthen pivot to continue. Maybe your staystitching wasn’t perfectly inside the\nseam allowance, but don’t worry too much if you cross over your staystitching.\nYou can always unpick it if it shows from the right side after you sew this\nseam.\n\nWe’ll stop here today. For the next post, we’ll be working on understitching\nand finishing this bodice!\n\n## How about strap variations?\n\nWe’ve had a lot of questions about strap variations. We love the ties at the\nshoulder, but there is definitely lots of room for cool strap alternatives! I\nwanted to try doing a little loop at the front, and a double strap coming from\nthe back that could tie in the front. I think it came out great!\n\nYou can see a couple of photos of my process here. I used the same method as\nabove to make four straps. Since they are plenty long, I just clipped off a\nbit from each, and used two of those small pieces to create my loops. Once you\npin that all in place, proceed as normal!\n\nHaving the ties in the front means that they wont get in the way of a purse\nsitting on your shoulder. They also wont be hidden if you wear a little\ncardigan with your dress! The double strap adds some interest and hides a bra\na little bit better than a single strap.\n\nI also made another variation of the Saltspring that I haven’t revealed yet\n(SHH!). But I really wanted to show you guys these straps right away. I wanted\nto experiment with a thicker strap that did not tie. I absolutely love how it\nturned out. All I did was cut one long strip of fabric. I made mine 2 3/4”\n(7cm) by 30” (76cm) and used a 3/8” (1cm) seam allowance. After sewing this I\nturned it right side out, pressed it, and cut it in half to make two straps. I\ntried on my bodice and then pinned my straps at the length I wanted, and\nmarked the length. I used these markings as a guide when I sewed my straps in\nplace.\n\nSo are there other variations we could do? Yes! How about braided straps? We\ncould make some extra straps and braid them together. We could also make\nthicker straps as above, but make them longer and have them tie at the\nshoulder. I also love the idea of a slightly thicker double strap that doesn’t\ntie, like my black version above, but a bit thinner and two of them side by\nside! There are tons of possibilities and this is a fairly easy mod that can\nmake your dress more unique and personal!\n\nSo that’s it for today. If you need to, you have the weekend to catch up, and\nwe’ll pick things up on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!\n\n#### About Sewaholic Patterns\n\nView all posts by Sewaholic Patterns →\n\n### Never miss a thing! Get blog updates by email.\n\nSubscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.\n\n#### Related Posts:\n\n * How to Draft a Swing Tee!\n * DIY Saltspring Camisole Hack\n * Pacific Leggings: Sewing the Back Zipper Pocket\n * Sewing Seams that Look Like Flatlock\n * Plaid Granville Shirt: Can You Match The Sleeve Placket?\n\ndresses, saltspring, saltspring dress, saltspring sew-along, straps\n\nSaltspring Sew-Along #2: Preparing the Bodice\n\nSaltspring Sew-Along #4: Finishing the Bodice\n\n### 28 Responses to Saltspring Sew-Along #3: Straps!\n\n 1. Janice August 16, 2013 at 7:05 am #\n\nIf you want the right side of the lining fabric to peak out in back, should\nyou line up right side bodice to wrong side lining before sewing together?\n\n * Caroline Amanda August 16, 2013 at 12:23 pm #\n\nHi Janice! Yes if you are concerned about that, you can sew your wrong side of\nlining to the right side of bodice. You might want to also sew you lining side\nseams wrong side together, so that your seam allowance isn’t showing on the\ninside of your dress. All of that being said, if you sew the dress as\noriginally intended, your wrong side of lining really won’t peek very much, if\nat all. So you may not need to reverse things. It’s really up to you and the\nfabric you want to use! Thanks for participating :)\n\n 2. Shawnta August 16, 2013 at 10:10 am #\n\nhmmm now I can’t decide what straps I want to make!!\n\n 3. nothy August 16, 2013 at 11:28 am #\n\nOh I love the idea of braided straps! Thanks for this tutorial. I’m going to\ngo with the double wide straps you suggested.\n\n 4. Michelle August 16, 2013 at 2:14 pm #\n\nMy lining doesn’t extend the 5/8s so I think I will have to slice my lining to\nadd more extension. I tried taking in the front fabric, but then it was too\ntight. I have super slippery fabric so I must have skewed it while cutting. No\nworries it will be in the inside....\n\nI was super pumped to try on the bodice with the wider straps – it is taking\nshape! Woot woot.\n\n * Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:30 pm #\n\nHi Michelle, I’m glad you were able to figure things out! It is important that\nthe lining extends for when we get to the zipper part. :)\n\n 5. Chrystal McKay August 16, 2013 at 7:35 pm #\n\nAll caught up! Super excited for Monday! :D I bought a Rayon pattern fabric,\nbut when I asked for Rayon, the lady at the fabric store suggested I get\nsomething else as Rayon isn’t great to sew with. She didn’t explain why not.\nSo far it is going great for me though! I tried to find a fabric as similar to\nyours as I could! :D\n\n * Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:29 pm #\n\nHi Chrystal! Thanks for joining us :) Rayon can sometimes be a bit finicky. It\ntends to wrinkle, shrink, and if you are working with a Challis, it can be a\nbit fragile. BUT, rayon is super soft, breathable, and drapes gorgeously. :) I\npersonally love it and love working with it!\n\n 6. Stephanie August 17, 2013 at 12:29 am #\n\nAre the thicker straps cut on the bias?\n\n * Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm #\n\nHi Stephanie! No, the thicker straps were cut cross grain just as you would\ncut the skinnier straps. You could just as well cut them on grain, it wont\nmake a bit difference. But I would not suggest cutting them on the bias, they\nwould stretch out and then you wouldn’t have a great fit. Happy sewing!\n\n 7. Anne August 17, 2013 at 2:37 am #\n\nHi Caroline. I’m a bit surprised that you don’t trim any excess fabric (seam\nallowance) before turning the straps right side out. Would you maybe do it on\nthicker fabric or would you advise against trimming ? Thanks for your help.\n\n * Caroline Amanda August 17, 2013 at 4:33 pm #\n\nHi Anne! Great question. Because the fabrics we suggest are mostly\nlightweight, you’re right, we don’t recommend to trim the excess seam\nallowance. This is mostly because we want our straps to have a bit of body and\nlots of strength to them. If we trim the seam allowance, we’re risking the\nfabric fraying when washing and our seams potentially coming apart. If your\nfabric is a bit thicker and you feel it might be too bulky, feel free to trim\nsome of the seam allowance off – whatever you feel comfortable with! Happy\nsewing :)\n\n * Anne August 18, 2013 at 9:04 am #\n\nThanks ! Without your advice, I think I would have trimmed it with about any\nfabric, thinking I ‘had’ to. Now I know better. Thanks !\n\n 8. Marie L August 17, 2013 at 7:02 pm #\n\nI am thinking of doing braided straps. Since I am using the rayon challis, it\nis beginning to fray at the edges. I am concerned and think I should finish\noff all the fabric edges now before I go any further. I edged the bodice back\nand it came out great. I have not used my serger in years so I just choose a\nzig zag pattern from the regular sewing machine for the edge stitching. Your\nthoughts on waiting to edge stitch\n\n * Caroline Amanda August 18, 2013 at 12:41 am #\n\nHi Marie! Definitely! If your edges are fraying and you are concerned, then I\ntotally agree, you can go ahead and edge stitch your pieces. Better to be safe\nthan sorry! Another quick tip: when we trim down seam allowances later on in\nthe sew along, don’t trim too close to the seam, and you could even trim with\npinking sheers to help prevent fraying. Thanks for your question and happy\nsewing!\n\n 9. Kelly August 19, 2013 at 7:51 am #\n\nWhile I’m not making a Saltspring, I’m loving the strap variation idea. A four\nstrand braid would make a nice flat wide strap with lots of interest. The\nstraps could also attach with buttons or do an X back or Y back configuration!\nThe Y back might be tricky since you’d have to redraft the back.\n\n * Caroline Amanda August 20, 2013 at 2:57 am #\n\nHi Kelly! Love your idea for the X and Y variations. There are so many\npossibilities! Thanks for sharing.\n\n 10. Amanda September 2, 2013 at 5:36 pm #\n\nThis is exactly why I love Sewalongs! I’m a little late to the game, and am\nonly starting on my straps tonight, but I spent about 10 minutes fighting with\na fancy loop turner before I turned on my computer to see what you suggested.\nA bobby pin does the trick!! Thank you, Caroline, from keeping me sane in my\nsewing room this evening! THANK YOU thank you!!!\n\n 11. Angela September 3, 2013 at 3:58 pm #\n\nWhen I sewed up the dress, I had a lot of difficulty turning the straps. It\nwas turning the very first part – where you mention above that it might need a\nbit of coaxing. I eventually got that first part to turn easily by using a\ndrinking straw and I blogged how it worked in case anyone else struggles with\nthis – http://sewmentalmama.blogspot.ie/2013/06/how-to-turn-narrow-dress-\nstrapseasily.html\n\n * Jennifer September 30, 2013 at 10:04 pm #\n\nDo you have an updated link? Because this link doesn’t work, and a Google\nsearch turns up nothing.\n\n * Caroline Amanda October 1, 2013 at 7:49 am #\n\nHi Jennifer, here is the updated link:\nhttp://sewnbyangela.blogspot.ie/2013/06/how-to-turn-narrow-dress-\nstrapseasily.html\n\n 12. Jennifer September 30, 2013 at 10:03 pm #\n\nUgh, no matter what I do, I can’t get those straps to turn. I tried my loop\nturner and the hair pin method.No luck. I’ve never had such a problem turning\nstraps before, but I’ve also never tried turning straps this narrow. I really\nwant the spaghetti strap look for my dress. Any suggestions on what I can use\ninstead of these straps? Because I really can’t get them going. Thanks.\n\n * Caroline Amanda October 1, 2013 at 7:52 am #\n\nHey Jennifer, so sorry you’re having issues! I’ve turned straps with tricky\nfabrics and I always find the trick is to go really really slowly, especially\nfor the first half. Try the suggestions in the new link above, and let us know\nhow you make out. If nothing works you could consider using ribbon instead? I\nthink it’s a really cute look and you wouldn’t have to worry about turning\nanything :) best of luck!\n\n * Angela October 11, 2013 at 5:45 am #\n\nCaroline, thanks for posting the updated link :-)\n\n * Angela October 11, 2013 at 5:50 am #\n\nHello Jennifer, I got so frustrated trying to turn chiffon straps – they\nnearly had me in tears! Give it a try using the drinking straw (\nhttp://sewnbyangela.blogspot.ie/2013/06/how-to-turn-narrow-dress-\nstrapseasily.html ), the narrow straps are worth the effort.\n\n 13. Jane January 7, 2015 at 5:28 am #\n\nHi Caroline,\n\nI have finally gotten around to making the Saltspring dress and I am loving\nyour tutorial. The alternative strap options are awesome, I have chosen to use\nthe thicker strap. I am so looking forward to finishing my dress so I can wear\nit while we still have summer down here in the Southern hemisphere. Thanks\nagain\n\n### Trackbacks/Pingbacks\n\n 1. Peter Pan Collared Blouse | cut it out, stitch it up! - August 30, 2013\n\n[...] outside edge. To avoid his happening again I bought a loop turner from\nAmazon. Since then I read a Sewaholic post where a hair grip is used and I\nthink this is what I’d have done in the past, anyway, I now have [...]\n\n 2. The Saltspring Dress – My First Sew-along! | Blue Sunday - September 6, 2013\n\n[...] team to tie the straps in the front instead at the top of the shoulder.\nThey discuss that here. 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"I love the look of strapless dresses, but I hate being worried about a wardrobe malfunction. Here are a few easy ways to add straps to strapless tops and dresses.",
"This dress and top actually came with their own matching straps! Admittedly, that one one of the key selling points for both. Attach the straps by inserting the hook through the attached loop – Easy!",
"Most tops and dresses do not come with matching straps. There are many straps available for purchase, or you can make your own. These can be sewn into the lining for a secure solution, or add loops for a variety of options and styles.",
"Cut 2 inches of sturdy fabric for each strap loop. Red ribbon shown for illustration only. I used matching black bias tape for these black tops. Bias tape and strap fabric can be purchased at any craft or fabric store.",
"While wearing the dress or top, use a straight pin to position the loops. The loops should be below the edge so that the hooks do not show when attached.",
"Sew 2 loops in front for halter style straps, or 2 in front and 2 in back for cross back or straight back straps. The straps can be used again for several different outfits by using the loops.",
"This entry was posted in Fashion and tagged adding straps, alteration, frugal, great fit, plus size, strapless dress, strapless top, tailoring by JMorrow. Bookmark the permalink."
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"An from StraightGrain is based in Belgium and creates beautiful items for her daughters. An has lots of patterns and tutorials at StraightGrain, and she’s shared here before with her free Bubble Skirt and Honeycomb Smocked Sundress.",
"An’s new Saudade Sun Dress can also be made into a top, and the tutorial includes a PDF pattern download with sizes 1-10 years! An is also giving away a $60 gift certificate to FabricWorm with your comment at StraightGrain. Hop over and tell An how much you appreciate the free pattern, and while you’re there be sure to check out all of her latest sewing. Beautiful! You can also learn more about An in her updated introduction here.",
"The Saudade dress is a simple sundress with a sweet pleating details in the front bodice. The pattern comes in sizes 1-10 years, and can be downloaded for free here. The document also includes information on printing, sizing, seam allowances, etc.",
"If you’d like you can also make the dress without the pleating; simply use the front lining pattern for the main front. You can also make the dress into a top by using shorter skirt panels.",
"The dress shown here was made in organic cottons from Teagan White’s beautiful Acorn Trail line for Birch (available in poplin, knits, canvas and voile). The coral fabric is called Tonal Floral Shell; the mint fabric is Bugs Tonal Mint.",
"Fabrics, preferably lightweight or medium weight cottons (e.g., voile, poplin, quilting cotton, double gauze, fine linen, lawn...). Exact yardage depends on size, width of fabric (quilting versus broadcloth), whether it contains a print, etc.",
"Instructions: The order of the steps below may appear somewhat odd at first sight. However, the idea behind it is that you have to change your thread as little as possible (assuming that you will use one fabric for the bodice, and another for the skirt and straps).",
"A. The Spaghetti Straps 1. We’ll start by making the straps. Fold each of the four pieces in half length wise, with right sides together. Stitch the long and one of the short edges with a 1/4′′ (0,7 cm) seam allowance, as indicated in the picture below. (Important: do NOT press the fold first.) Turn all four of the right sides out with a chop stick, a thick knitting needle, or another long thin object which is not too sharp. Note: If you have trouble turning the straps, try reducing the seam allowance a bit.",
"B. The Skirt 3. We’ll continue with the skirt, as it is in the same fabric as the straps. Serge the left and right edges of both panels. Put the panels with right sides together, and stitch the sides with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam allowance. Press the seams open.",
"4. Next we will finish the hem. Fold the bottom edge to the wrong side by 3/8′′ (1 cm) and press. Fold by 3/8′′ (1 cm) again and press. Note: You can also do this step all the way at the end (after step 17) so that you can first fit the dress on your girl and shorten the skirt if necessary.",
"C. The Bodice 5. Next up is the pleats in the main front bodice piece. The position of each pleat is indicated on the pattern. Create the first pleat by folding the fabric with wrong sides together, right onto the first marks on the top and bottom edge of the bodice piece. Stitch with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam allowance. Note: Be very precise here; if your sewing machine has no 3/8′′ (1 cm) mark, you can create one yourself with the help of some masking tape.",
"6. Create all other pleats in the same way. The picture below shows what you should end up with. Your piece should now have the exact same dimensions as the front bodice lining. Note: As you will notice, there are six pleats in the size 1Y through 3Y bodice, eight pleats in the size 4Y through 7Y bodice, and ten pleats in the size 8Y through 10Y bodice.",
"7. Take your iron, and press the top of pleats to one side at the top of the bodice, and to the other side at the bottom. Secure the pleats with a (basting) stitch at 1/4 (0.7 cm) of the top and bottom edges.",
"8. Put the main back bodice pieces onto the main front piece, and stitch both side seams with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam allowance. Press the seams open. Repeat this step for the lining pieces.",
"9. Pin the spaghetti straps onto the right side of the main bodice, as indicated on the picture below. Secure with a few stitches at about 1/4′′ (0.7 cm) from the top edge. Make sure to stay exactly 3/8′′ (1 cm) from the edge of the arm hole, otherwise your straps will get caught up in the seam allowance of the arm hole in Step 11.",
"10. Next, secure a loop onto the side edge of one of the back pieces, as indicated in the picture below. Stay least 1/2′′ (1.25 cm) from the top edge. The size of the loop depends on the size of your button. If you are afraid the back opening will gape, you can also use two loops and buttons (one at the top, and one halfway). Note: Instead of using a loop, I made a little button placket from the fabric of the skirt.",
"11. Put the bodice main and bodice lining pieces with right sides together, and stitch all edges except the bottom edge with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam allowance. Make sure to keep the loop and the ends of the spaghetti straps out of the way, for instance by pinning them onto the bodice.",
"12. Trim the corners and clip the curved edges. Turn the entire piece right side out, and press the edges. Depending on your own personal preferences, you can also top stitch the edges.",
"13. Close the bottom of the bodice with a (basting) stitch at about 1/4′′ (0.7 cm) from the edge. This step is not absolutely necessary, but it will make step 16 a bit easier.",
"14. In the finished dress, the idea is for the back pieces to just touch each other, without any overlap. Stitch them together with a temporary basting stitch so that they stay well in place when attaching the skirt to the bodice. I did this with a machine basting stitch, going back and forward to create a kind of zigzag shape, but you can also do this by hand of course.",
"D. Attaching the Skirt to the Bodice 15. Finally, we will gather the skirt onto the bodice. Set your stitch length to maximum. Stitch one line at about 1/4 inch (0.7 cm) on the right side of the top edge of the skirt, all the way around, without stitching forward/backward at the beginning and end of the stitch. Leave long tails of thread. Next, stitch a parallel line at 1/4 inch from the first line, also without stitching forward/backward at beginning and end, and also leaving long tails of thread.",
"16. If you would like to learn a neat trick for achieving perfectly spaced gathers, check out this tutorial. If not, gather the fabric by pulling the tails of thread, until the top of the skirt has the same dimensions as the bottom of the bodice. Always pull a pair of tails, never one individual tail. Wind the tails around some pins you insert near the side seams of the skirt.",
"17. Next, pin the top of the skirt onto the bottom of the bodice, aligning the side seams. Make sure you divide the gathers equally. Stitch at 3/8′′ (1 cm) from the edge.",
"This post is sponsored by Fabricworm, your source for modern, designer and Japanese import fabrics, perfect for crafts, quilts and home decorators.",
"Thank you for the pattern! I made two of these (1Y and 2Y) in a weekend for my daughter and my niece to wear as flowers girls for an upcoming wedding. The dresses are adorable and came together so quickly and easily. I’ll definitely be using this again next year.",
"There must be a problem with your pdf reader, because the pages should not be blank, but contain the full bodice patterns. Did you use Adobe pdf reader?",
"Cute dress, but I can’t find a pattern for the bodice. Is it there, or to be made as the skirt was..measurements only. I have 8 pages for the pattern, but it only has a few pages concerning the skirt...the rest are blank. Maybe I’m just reading it incorrectly? Thanks for your help!",
"Thank you for the Sharing the pattern with all of us! Very Generous of you, An Super Cute, Love the details!!",
"I just wanted to say thank you for posting this!!! The pattern looks adorable and I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂",
"It’s a portuguese brazilian word. It describes a feeling of nostalgia, a longing for a person (or a thing) that is distant now, unreachable.",
"I don’t see anywhere to sign up for the Fabric Worm gift certificate give away at Straight Grain. Is it somewhere else??",
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You can also\nlearn more about An in her updated introduction here.\n\nThe Saudade dress is a simple sundress with a sweet pleating details in the\nfront bodice. The pattern comes in sizes 1-10 years, and can be downloaded for\nfree here. The document also includes information on printing, sizing, seam\nallowances, etc.\n\nIf you’d like you can also make the dress without the pleating; simply use the\nfront lining pattern for the main front. You can also make the dress into a\ntop by using shorter skirt panels.\n\nThe dress shown here was made in organic cottons from Teagan White’s beautiful\nAcorn Trail line for Birch (available in poplin, knits, canvas and voile). The\ncoral fabric is called Tonal Floral Shell; the mint fabric is Bugs Tonal Mint.\n\nSupplies:\n\n * Fabrics, preferably lightweight or medium weight cottons (e.g., voile, poplin, quilting cotton, double gauze, fine linen, lawn...). Exact yardage depends on size, width of fabric (quilting versus broadcloth), whether it contains a print, etc.\n * Saudade Pattern\n * One or two buttons and loops (see Step 10)\n * Iron, scissors, thread, pins\n\nInstructions: The order of the steps below may appear somewhat odd at first\nsight. However, the idea behind it is that you have to change your thread as\nlittle as possible (assuming that you will use one fabric for the bodice, and\nanother for the skirt and straps).\n\nA. The Spaghetti Straps 1. We’ll start by making the straps. Fold each of the\nfour pieces in half length wise, with right sides together. Stitch the long\nand one of the short edges with a 1/4′′ (0,7 cm) seam allowance, as indicated\nin the picture below. (Important: do NOT press the fold first.) Turn all four\nof the right sides out with a chop stick, a thick knitting needle, or another\nlong thin object which is not too sharp. Note: If you have trouble turning the\nstraps, try reducing the seam allowance a bit.\n\n2\\. Press the straps so they look neat.\n\nB. The Skirt 3. We’ll continue with the skirt, as it is in the same fabric as\nthe straps. Serge the left and right edges of both panels. Put the panels with\nright sides together, and stitch the sides with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam allowance.\nPress the seams open.\n\n4\\. Next we will finish the hem. Fold the bottom edge to the wrong side by\n3/8′′ (1 cm) and press. Fold by 3/8′′ (1 cm) again and press. Note: You can\nalso do this step all the way at the end (after step 17) so that you can first\nfit the dress on your girl and shorten the skirt if necessary.\n\nC. The Bodice 5. Next up is the pleats in the main front bodice piece. The\nposition of each pleat is indicated on the pattern. Create the first pleat by\nfolding the fabric with wrong sides together, right onto the first marks on\nthe top and bottom edge of the bodice piece. Stitch with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam\nallowance. Note: Be very precise here; if your sewing machine has no 3/8′′ (1\ncm) mark, you can create one yourself with the help of some masking tape.\n\n6\\. Create all other pleats in the same way. The picture below shows what you\nshould end up with. Your piece should now have the exact same dimensions as\nthe front bodice lining. Note: As you will notice, there are six pleats in the\nsize 1Y through 3Y bodice, eight pleats in the size 4Y through 7Y bodice, and\nten pleats in the size 8Y through 10Y bodice.\n\n7\\. Take your iron, and press the top of pleats to one side at the top of the\nbodice, and to the other side at the bottom. Secure the pleats with a\n(basting) stitch at 1/4 (0.7 cm) of the top and bottom edges.\n\n8\\. Put the main back bodice pieces onto the main front piece, and stitch both\nside seams with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam allowance. Press the seams open. Repeat\nthis step for the lining pieces.\n\n9\\. Pin the spaghetti straps onto the right side of the main bodice, as\nindicated on the picture below. Secure with a few stitches at about 1/4′′ (0.7\ncm) from the top edge. Make sure to stay exactly 3/8′′ (1 cm) from the edge of\nthe arm hole, otherwise your straps will get caught up in the seam allowance\nof the arm hole in Step 11.\n\n10\\. Next, secure a loop onto the side edge of one of the back pieces, as\nindicated in the picture below. Stay least 1/2′′ (1.25 cm) from the top edge.\nThe size of the loop depends on the size of your button. If you are afraid the\nback opening will gape, you can also use two loops and buttons (one at the\ntop, and one halfway). Note: Instead of using a loop, I made a little button\nplacket from the fabric of the skirt.\n\n11\\. Put the bodice main and bodice lining pieces with right sides together,\nand stitch all edges except the bottom edge with a 3/8′′ (1 cm) seam\nallowance. Make sure to keep the loop and the ends of the spaghetti straps out\nof the way, for instance by pinning them onto the bodice.\n\n12\\. Trim the corners and clip the curved edges. Turn the entire piece right\nside out, and press the edges. Depending on your own personal preferences, you\ncan also top stitch the edges.\n\n13\\. Close the bottom of the bodice with a (basting) stitch at about 1/4′′\n(0.7 cm) from the edge. This step is not absolutely necessary, but it will\nmake step 16 a bit easier.\n\n14\\. In the finished dress, the idea is for the back pieces to just touch each\nother, without any overlap. Stitch them together with a temporary basting\nstitch so that they stay well in place when attaching the skirt to the bodice.\nI did this with a machine basting stitch, going back and forward to create a\nkind of zigzag shape, but you can also do this by hand of course.\n\nD. Attaching the Skirt to the Bodice 15. Finally, we will gather the skirt\nonto the bodice. Set your stitch length to maximum. Stitch one line at about\n1/4 inch (0.7 cm) on the right side of the top edge of the skirt, all the way\naround, without stitching forward/backward at the beginning and end of the\nstitch. Leave long tails of thread. Next, stitch a parallel line at 1/4 inch\nfrom the first line, also without stitching forward/backward at beginning and\nend, and also leaving long tails of thread.\n\n16\\. If you would like to learn a neat trick for achieving perfectly spaced\ngathers, check out this tutorial. If not, gather the fabric by pulling the\ntails of thread, until the top of the skirt has the same dimensions as the\nbottom of the bodice. Always pull a pair of tails, never one individual tail.\nWind the tails around some pins you insert near the side seams of the skirt.\n\n17\\. Next, pin the top of the skirt onto the bottom of the bodice, aligning\nthe side seams. Make sure you divide the gathers equally. Stitch at 3/8′′ (1\ncm) from the edge.\n\n18\\. Finish the seam with a serger or a zigzag stitch, and turn the dress\nright side out. Finished!\n\nThis post is sponsored by Fabricworm, your source for modern, designer and\nJapanese import fabrics, perfect for crafts, quilts and home decorators.\n\nPin It\n\n» Sewing Tutorials + Patterns » Saudade Sun Dress (+ Top)\n\nClothing, Kids, Spring, Summer\n\n# Related Posts\n\n * ### Felt Halloween Cat Mask Pattern + Tutorial\n\n * ### Dinosaur Sweatshirt Upcycle Tutorial\n\n * ### Friendly Shark Softie Free Pattern + Tutorial\n\n### 11 Responses to Saudade Sun Dress (+ Top)\n\n 1. greta clark says:\n\nat\n\nThank you so much for this adorable pattern!\n\n 2. Angie says:\n\nat\n\nThank you for the pattern! I made two of these (1Y and 2Y) in a weekend for my\ndaughter and my niece to wear as flowers girls for an upcoming wedding. The\ndresses are adorable and came together so quickly and easily. I’ll definitely\nbe using this again next year.\n\n 3. 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"The turning technique can also be used to turn other small pattern pieces, such as the arms and legs of a doll or teddy bear pattern.",
"1. Select and cut the fabric for strap. Lay some piping cord, ribbon or old shoe lace on the right side of the fabric.",
"2. Fold the fabric across the cord and line up the edges. Sew across the end of the fabric, making sure to catch the piping cord.",
"3. Sew along the length of the strap with the piping cord on the inside. Do not catch the piping cord in the seam.",
"4. Hold the end of the strap gently in one hand and begin to pull the piping cord with the other.",
"9. Prepare strap for ironing by wetting your fingers slightly and rubbing the fabric back and forth to ease the seam to the edge.",
"In a pinch, a simple safety pin can be used to turn a fabric strap. If the strap is very thin, use a small gold safety pin; if the strap is wider, use the largest safety pin that you can move through the fabric tube.",
"Simply attach the safety pin to one end of the strap, with the closed end of the safety pin pointing inside the tube. Use your fingers to move the safety pin through the tube, so that the end is gradually drawn through the inside. Once the safety pin emerges from the other end, pull it gently until the tube is turned completely, so the right side of the fabric faces out. Done!",
"Adapted from the original wikiHow article on How to Sew and Turn Narrow Shoulder Straps, under Creative Commons license 2.5.",
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"Published: May 14, 2014 · Modified: Sep 30, 2019 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments",
"In the spring and summer, I like to wear dresses. I like to wear them A LOT. There's something to be said about throwing on something that's just one piece and lightweight and breezy... ahhhh. Plus, if I find just the right dress I can even wear it when I'm nursing Baby B! I made this sweet, floral shirred dress in less than 20 minutes. No joke! There's a secret, though: I used pre- shirred fabric. It was such an incredibly fast and fulfilling project - perfect for a busy mom.",
"I found mine at Fabricland in Edmonton. They usually bring it out in the late Spring and have it in a variety of patterns and widths (some suited to adults and some for children).",
"I've also seen it online at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, and my American friends have confirmed that they've seen it in-store as well.",
"If you simply can't find pre-shirred fabric anywhere near you, why not buy your favourite cotton lawn or cotton voile fabric from Fabric.com and use this fantastic tutorial to shirr your own?",
"pre-shirred cotton fabric (buy enough to wrap around your hips + about 4 inches for seam allowances and ease - it's measured along the un-shirred side)",
"If the fabric isn't wide enough to cut about 8\" from the bottom to make straps, grab a 1⁄4 yard of coordinating fabric to make straps.",
"If you're making straps from the shirred fabric too, cut two 4\" strips of fabric off of the un-shirred side.",
"Fold one of the strips in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch using a 1⁄2\" seam allowance. Repeat with the other strip. Turn the straps right side out and press:",
"Fold your shirred fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together. Cut along one side so that you have a front and back piece. I suppose you could just skip this step and sew one seam, but I think a garment needs to have two side seams to sit right!",
"Pin your pieces together (right sides together still), and sew along each side using a 1⁄2\" seam allowance. I used a serger to make it nice and quick, but you could also use a straight stitch on a sewing machine and then finish the seam with a zig-zag stitch.",
"Now, try the dress on and measure how long you'd like your straps to be. Add 2\" to this measurment, and cut the strap pieces to this size. Finish the raw edges of the straps with a serged seam or zig-zag. Pin the straps to the wrong side of the top of your dress, 1\" from the top edge. I place mine about 4\" in from each side seam. Sew them in place.",
"Hem the bottom of your dress (I pressed mine up 1⁄2\", then 2\" and stitched) and you're ready to go!",
"(It was a bad hair and - let's face it, haha - face day, so I just chopped off my head in these photos. Problem solved!)",
"This dress makes a fabulous maternity, post-partum and/or nursing dress because the top is so stretchy and the straps can easily slide of the shoulders if you want them to.",
"You could also make this dress without straps, but I like to cover my bra straps for more flexibility - I don't always want to feel like I need to wear a sweater or jacket.",
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"\"Bad face day\" LOL I've definitely had those! And I just LOVE how cute that dress is! Definitely have to head over to Fabricland and check out that fabric!",
"Thanks, Sara. Yes - they still had quite a lot of different pre-shirred fabrics at Fabricland! Yep, \"bad face\" days seem to be quite popular around here with a new baby in the house. 🙂",
"I love it, so adorable! I can't wait to make one for myself. I had some good face days when I was about 2 years old, but it's been pretty much downhill from there. I am busty so I think I need to make the front a bit wider than the back so the side seams actually go down the sides. My other thought would be just having one seam run down the center of the back. Any thoughts?",
"Hi Barbara! Thanks! I like how a dress hangs better when the seams are on the sides, so I'd probably just make the front piece larger if I were you. However, if the shirring is stretchy enough, you might not find that necessary. I'd wrap the fabric around yourself first and see what it does. Happy sewing!",
"Thanks Christina. I think I'll sew up one side seam, position that seam where it should be on my body, then wrap and pin the other side. That should take the guess work out of it. =0)",
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I made this sweet, floral shirred\ndress in less than 20 minutes. No joke! There's a secret, though: I used pre-\nshirred fabric. It was such an incredibly fast and fulfilling project -\nperfect for a busy mom.\n\nWhere can you buy pre-shirred or shirred fabric?\n\nI found mine at Fabricland in Edmonton. They usually bring it out in the late\nSpring and have it in a variety of patterns and widths (some suited to adults\nand some for children).\n\nI've also seen it online at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, and my American\nfriends have confirmed that they've seen it in-store as well.\n\nIf you simply can't find pre-shirred fabric anywhere near you, why not buy\nyour favourite cotton lawn or cotton voile fabric from Fabric.com and use this\nfantastic tutorial to shirr your own?\n\nHere's how I made my flowery summer dress in under 20 minutes:\n\nSupplies:\n\n * pre-shirred cotton fabric (buy enough to wrap around your hips + about 4 inches for seam allowances and ease - it's measured along the un-shirred side)\n * a sewing machine or serger\n * a hard ruler, cutting mat and rotary cutter\n\nIf the fabric isn't wide enough to cut about 8\" from the bottom to make\nstraps, grab a 1⁄4 yard of coordinating fabric to make straps.\n\nDirections:\n\nIf you're making straps from the shirred fabric too, cut two 4\" strips of\nfabric off of the un-shirred side.\n\nFold one of the strips in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch\nusing a 1⁄2\" seam allowance. Repeat with the other strip. Turn the straps\nright side out and press:\n\nYou'll cut the straps to size and finish them later (disregard that in the\nphoto above)!\n\nFold your shirred fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together. Cut along\none side so that you have a front and back piece. I suppose you could just\nskip this step and sew one seam, but I think a garment needs to have two side\nseams to sit right!\n\nPin your pieces together (right sides together still), and sew along each side\nusing a 1⁄2\" seam allowance. I used a serger to make it nice and quick, but\nyou could also use a straight stitch on a sewing machine and then finish the\nseam with a zig-zag stitch.\n\nNow, try the dress on and measure how long you'd like your straps to be. Add\n2\" to this measurment, and cut the strap pieces to this size. Finish the raw\nedges of the straps with a serged seam or zig-zag. Pin the straps to the wrong\nside of the top of your dress, 1\" from the top edge. I place mine about 4\" in\nfrom each side seam. Sew them in place.\n\nHem the bottom of your dress (I pressed mine up 1⁄2\", then 2\" and stitched)\nand you're ready to go!\n\n(It was a bad hair and - let's face it, haha - face day, so I just chopped off\nmy head in these photos. Problem solved!)\n\nThis dress makes a fabulous maternity, post-partum and/or nursing dress\nbecause the top is so stretchy and the straps can easily slide of the\nshoulders if you want them to.\n\nYou could also make this dress without straps, but I like to cover my bra\nstraps for more flexibility - I don't always want to feel like I need to wear\na sweater or jacket.\n\nHave you ever sewn with pre-shirred fabric? What did you think?\n\n(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to purchase\nproducts via these links, a small percentage of the sale will be given to me\nat no extra cost to you. It’s a win-win – thanks for helping support\nthediymommy.com!)\n\n### Subscribe\n\nGet your weekly DIY fix PLUS free printable artwork designed by me & my 22\npage e-book on decorating with kids in mind!\n\nPrevious Post: « Sew Fabric Peonies and Cabbage Roses\n\nNext Post: What's In My Diaper Bag (+ Stylish Baby Wipes) #HuggiesMomStyle »\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Sara Gibson\n\nMay 15, 2014 at 8:02 pm\n\n\"Bad face day\" LOL I've definitely had those! And I just LOVE how cute that\ndress is! Definitely have to head over to Fabricland and check out that\nfabric!\n\nReply\n\n * Christina Dennis\n\nMay 21, 2014 at 10:54 pm\n\nThanks, Sara. Yes - they still had quite a lot of different pre-shirred\nfabrics at Fabricland! Yep, \"bad face\" days seem to be quite popular around\nhere with a new baby in the house. 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Sara Gibson\n\nMay 22, 2014 at 10:18 am\n\nI totally got some fabric! It was 50% off, too! Gonna make matching maxi\ndresses for my girls. =)\n\nReply\n\n * Christina Dennis\n\nMay 24, 2014 at 10:53 pm\n\nOh, perfect! I'm glad you got such a great deal on it.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Barbara\n\nMay 31, 2014 at 10:52 am\n\nI love it, so adorable! I can't wait to make one for myself. I had some good\nface days when I was about 2 years old, but it's been pretty much downhill\nfrom there. I am busty so I think I need to make the front a bit wider than\nthe back so the side seams actually go down the sides. My other thought would\nbe just having one seam run down the center of the back. Any thoughts?\n\nReply\n\n * Christina Dennis\n\nJune 01, 2014 at 11:19 pm\n\nHi Barbara! Thanks! I like how a dress hangs better when the seams are on the\nsides, so I'd probably just make the front piece larger if I were you.\nHowever, if the shirring is stretchy enough, you might not find that\nnecessary. I'd wrap the fabric around yourself first and see what it does.\nHappy sewing!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Barbara\n\nJune 02, 2014 at 1:11 pm\n\nThanks Christina. I think I'll sew up one side seam, position that seam where\nit should be on my body, then wrap and pin the other side. That should take\nthe guess work out of it. =0)\n\nReply\n\n 4. Wesentliche\n\nDecember 08, 2015 at 3:01 am\n\nAlles ist möglich.\n\nReply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. 32 Creatively Cool Dresses to Sew for Summer - DIY Joy says:\n\nMay 2, 2017 at 10:22 am\n\n[...] thediymommy [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. 32 Creatively Cool Dresses to Sew for Summer - stylishbuzz says:\n\nMay 2, 2017 at 12:04 pm\n\n[...] thediymommy [...]\n\nReply\n\n 3. 32 Creatively Cool Dresses to Sew for Summer says:\n\nOctober 7, 2020 at 9:39 am\n\n[...] thediymommy [...]\n\nReply\n\n### What do you think? Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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"About Sending Your Horse to a Trainer Many horse owners send their horse to a horse trainer hoping their expectations will be met. Most trainers offer the horse's owner lessons on how to ride and handle their horse. Although this is a good way to quickly accomplish specific training goals, it is the trainer who establishes the partnership and relationship with the owner's horse while the horse is in training. The horse owner learns the mechanics of riding the horse in the way the trainer has taught the horse, but, after the training is complete and the owner brings the horse home, the owner is left to try and figure out how to develop that long term partnership they desire.",
"About Clinics Horse and rider clinics are an excellent way to be introduced to a particular clinician's training methods and techniques. They are usually reasonably priced ($250 - $500 range). They are fun and an excellent way to learn from both the clinicians and other riders attending. However, the information presented is limited because clinics are usually only 2 or 3 days long. For those of you who have a desire to learn how to develop a long-term partnership with your horse, a clinic will only whet your appetite.",
"About Present Day Apprenticeships, Horsemanship Schools, and other Educational Programs Some apprenticeships, horsemanship schools and other educational programs are excellent and provide lots of information. However, they are essentially a cram course that attempts to take the you and your horse from kindergarten through college in just a few short weeks. They often do not allow enough time for the student and their horse to digest, learn and apply the information presented. They do not have the benefit of teaching the information in bite sized pieces and do not provide the opportunity to practice at home between lessons. Those programs also usually require the horse owner to spend from one to four weeks at the instructors facility. They are usually priced in the $5,000 - $10,000 range. Travel expenses are often significant. Also, many horse owners find it difficult to take a significant block of time away from home, family and work.",
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"3. Trainers Certification: Trainer's Certification Program is now approved for GI Bill Benefits. This program will take a minimum of 2 years to complete. This is an extensive course teaching upcoming trainers about professional horse training, professional coaching, and how to run a successful Equine Business.",
"These programs are designed to work for novice riders, intermediate riders and advanced riders. In other words, the curriculum is flexible enough to be custom designed to fit your level of experience.",
"You will be given many opportunities to test your new skills both in and out of the arena. From hauling to different arenas( indoor and outdoor) in the local area, to trail rides in the beautiful Bitterroot Mountains you will enjoy a wonderful feeling of satisfaction when you see the difference in your confidence once you have mastered these new skills and get to apply them in real life situations.",
"The program is broken down into small pieces so that you have both the time and the ability to take it all in. Students are encouraged to go at their own individual pace throughout the program.",
"The program is unique; in it is both affordable and does not require you to take a significant block of time from work or family.",
"When you have completed the program you will have a new found confidence and knowledge to be able to continue on with your horse in whatever direction you choose. Your horses training will have excelled in ways you had only dreamed of and he will be ready to ride in the show ring, on the trail, or to perform a dressage test.",
"You may use a horse that hasn't been started under saddle, a green horse or a \"trained\" horse. I do insist you use the same horse throughout the entire program.",
"Additionally, I will also teach you about your own mental, emotional and physical self which will enable both you and your horse to achieve the highest possible level of performance. You will learn how to tap into your inner strength so that your mind, body and emotions become more flexible, responsive, resilient and strong. As with horse training, I will break this down into easy steps so that your physical, mental and emotional self become stronger and more confident than you have ever imagined."
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I believe many of you want to learn how to train your\nhorse yourselves and/or learn how to keep your trained horse responsive to\nyou.\n\nAbout Sending Your Horse to a Trainer Many horse owners send their horse to a\nhorse trainer hoping their expectations will be met. Most trainers offer the\nhorse's owner lessons on how to ride and handle their horse. Although this is\na good way to quickly accomplish specific training goals, it is the trainer\nwho establishes the partnership and relationship with the owner's horse while\nthe horse is in training. The horse owner learns the mechanics of riding the\nhorse in the way the trainer has taught the horse, but, after the training is\ncomplete and the owner brings the horse home, the owner is left to try and\nfigure out how to develop that long term partnership they desire.\n\nAbout Clinics Horse and rider clinics are an excellent way to be introduced to\na particular clinician's training methods and techniques. They are usually\nreasonably priced ($250 - $500 range). They are fun and an excellent way to\nlearn from both the clinicians and other riders attending. However, the\ninformation presented is limited because clinics are usually only 2 or 3 days\nlong. For those of you who have a desire to learn how to develop a long-term\npartnership with your horse, a clinic will only whet your appetite.\n\nAbout Present Day Apprenticeships, Horsemanship Schools, and other Educational\nPrograms Some apprenticeships, horsemanship schools and other educational\nprograms are excellent and provide lots of information. However, they are\nessentially a cram course that attempts to take the you and your horse from\nkindergarten through college in just a few short weeks. They often do not\nallow enough time for the student and their horse to digest, learn and apply\nthe information presented. They do not have the benefit of teaching the\ninformation in bite sized pieces and do not provide the opportunity to\npractice at home between lessons. Those programs also usually require the\nhorse owner to spend from one to four weeks at the instructors facility. They\nare usually priced in the $5,000 - $10,000 range. Travel expenses are often\nsignificant. Also, many horse owners find it difficult to take a significant\nblock of time away from home, family and work.\n\nAbout Heart Centered Academy’s Study Courses\n\nThere are 3 programs available.\n\n1\\. Bridging the Gap: This program is offered to anyone who is interested in\ntaking their horsemanship to a new level. It is an in-depth study course\noffering horse training techniques as well as mental performance skills for\neveryday riding.\n\n2\\. The Elite Program: This program is offered to students who wish to\ncontinue their education with their equine partners and have successfully\ncompleted the Bridging the Gap Course.\n\n3\\. Trainers Certification: Trainer's Certification Program is now approved\nfor GI Bill Benefits. This program will take a minimum of 2 years to complete.\nThis is an extensive course teaching upcoming trainers about professional\nhorse training, professional coaching, and how to run a successful Equine\nBusiness.\n\n * These programs are designed to work for novice riders, intermediate riders and advanced riders. In other words, the curriculum is flexible enough to be custom designed to fit your level of experience.\n * You will be given many opportunities to test your new skills both in and out of the arena. From hauling to different arenas( indoor and outdoor) in the local area, to trail rides in the beautiful Bitterroot Mountains you will enjoy a wonderful feeling of satisfaction when you see the difference in your confidence once you have mastered these new skills and get to apply them in real life situations.\n * The program is broken down into small pieces so that you have both the time and the ability to take it all in. Students are encouraged to go at their own individual pace throughout the program.\n * The program is unique; in it is both affordable and does not require you to take a significant block of time from work or family.\n * When you have completed the program you will have a new found confidence and knowledge to be able to continue on with your horse in whatever direction you choose. Your horses training will have excelled in ways you had only dreamed of and he will be ready to ride in the show ring, on the trail, or to perform a dressage test.\n\nYou may use a horse that hasn't been started under saddle, a green horse or a\n\"trained\" horse. I do insist you use the same horse throughout the entire\nprogram.\n\nBy the end of this practical apprenticeship program, you will have the\nknowledge and confidence to do the following:\n\n * Use a round pen safely\n\n * Use the 20 steps of round pen reasoning to start a horse\n\n * Safely and confidently \"sack out\" and saddle a horse in preparation for it's first ride\n\nAdditionally, you will know how to teach a horse to:\n\n * Have an excellent set of ground manners\n\n * Perform advanced leading maneuvers\n\n * Become soft and supple by giving to the bit and understanding \"Communication through the Reins\"\n\n * Disengage the hips in response to a single rein\n\n * Move its shoulders both with and away from a single rein\n\n * Sidepass fluidly and willingly\n\n * Neck rein\n\n * Perform collected stops\n\n * Back-up with collection\n\n * Control its speed\n\n * Move its hips in response to a single rein\n\n * Have a relaxed movement over trail obstacles\n\n * Make smooth transitions\n\n * Have excellent canter/lope departures\n\n * Perform flying lead changes\n\n * Do spins\n\n * Do sliding stops\n\n * Respond to a calm down cue\n\n * Clip\n\n * Bathe\n\n * Trailer load quietly and safely\n\n * Stand tied\n\nAdditionally, I will also teach you about your own mental, emotional and\nphysical self which will enable both you and your horse to achieve the highest\npossible level of performance. You will learn how to tap into your inner\nstrength so that your mind, body and emotions become more flexible,\nresponsive, resilient and strong. As with horse training, I will break this\ndown into easy steps so that your physical, mental and emotional self become\nstronger and more confident than you have ever imagined.\n\nReturn to top \n \n---|--- \n© 2018 Heart-Centered Equine Academy\n\n"
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"During the 3 week course each student will train a horse in the basics including but not limited to neck reining, backing-up, sliding stop, and other handling techniques. You will learn halter training, gentling, sacking, controlled and free longing, bitting, and flexing. Students will also desensitize their horse to gunfire and ATV's. The school's founder, Larry Surrett, specializes in educating people how to resolve issues with problem and improperly trained horses.",
"Thank you for your interest in our school and program. The Minnesota Horse Training Academy is located in Ogilvie, Minnesota near the Rum River State Forest and Ann Lake. MHTA was founded by Larry Surrett in 1995.",
"This is an amazing program that is the only one of it's kind anywhere. Classes are scheduled May through October. The program is a 3 week course, however you may choose to attend for 1-3 weeks depending on your needs.",
"We limit our class size to allow individual attention. The typical class size is beteween 7-10 students. You will get a furnished room but may have to share with another student. Most students build lasting friendships with their fellow classmates.",
"You will also teach your horse tricks and learn the mechanics behind teaching a horse to do anything physically possible; such as take a bow, sit, play dead, count, shake head yes & no, smile pretty, and give kisses amongst many more.",
"You will learn how to train a horse to side pass, give to pressure, turning on hind and fore quarters, advancing under saddle, trailer loading, lead changes, and how to start advance training for driving a buggy or wagon.",
"Students also learn how to correct any \"problem horse\" such as kicking, rearing, bucking, shying, barn sour, herd bound, etc. Larry will teach you how to help your horse realize that these bad habits are not safe and not acceptable.",
"At the end of the three weeks you will receive a Minnesota Horse Training Academy diploma. An exciting graduation ceremony will be held on the last day of class. You are given the opportunity to invite your friends and family to attend to show them everything that you have taught your horse during this time.",
"The tuition includes the valuable knowledge, hands on training techniques and lodging for you and your horse (including weekends). You will more than likely be roommates with another student using MHTA lodging. However, we do have hook-ups to bring your camper or RV if you prefer privacy during your stay. You will need provide your own meals. A stall and hay will be supplied for your horse. We will provide a horse for you to train if you don't have a horse to bring to the school. We recommend that you bring a tape recorder and pens/notebook so that you can refer back to the classroom instruction in the future. We do give discounts for students attending class together, call or email us for further information on this.",
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"Many of our graduates are currently training for the public with full bookings and selling trained horses to the public. Others students just wanted to be able to keep their horses at home and to be safe and in control of their horse's training. There is a big demand for",
"All of our students have been satisfied and thoroughly happy with the results. Students and horses have fun at the Minnesota Horse Training Academy. Our students have been 10-80 in age, knowing nothing at all to feeling they knew everything it takes to train a horse. It is a program for everyone. Our goal is to teach you to be able to train a horse to do anything physically possible and you do gain that knowledge!",
"We are now taking $300 deposits to reserve a spot in our 2012 classes. We now accept PayPal for down payments, see below for details"
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The Minnesota Horse\nTraining Academy is located in Ogilvie, Minnesota near the Rum River State\nForest and Ann Lake. MHTA was founded by Larry Surrett in 1995.\n\nThis is an amazing program that is the only one of it's kind anywhere. Classes\nare scheduled May through October. The program is a 3 week course, however you\nmay choose to attend for 1-3 weeks depending on your needs.\n\nClasses are held Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm every day. The course is a\ncombination of classroom and hands on instruction.\n\nWe limit our class size to allow individual attention. The typical class size\nis beteween 7-10 students. You will get a furnished room but may have to share\nwith another student. Most students build lasting friendships with their\nfellow classmates.\n\nYour horse will learn to stop when a rider falls from the saddle or steps from\nthe saddle.\n\nYour horse will learn to stand like a statue while being mounted or trimmed.\n\nYou will also teach your horse tricks and learn the mechanics behind teaching\na horse to do anything physically possible; such as take a bow, sit, play\ndead, count, shake head yes & no, smile pretty, and give kisses amongst many\nmore.\n\nYou will learn how to train a horse to side pass, give to pressure, turning on\nhind and fore quarters, advancing under saddle, trailer loading, lead changes,\nand how to start advance training for driving a buggy or wagon.\n\nStudents also learn how to correct any \"problem horse\" such as kicking,\nrearing, bucking, shying, barn sour, herd bound, etc. Larry will teach you how\nto help your horse realize that these bad habits are not safe and not\nacceptable.\n\nAt the end of the three weeks you will receive a Minnesota Horse Training\nAcademy diploma. An exciting graduation ceremony will be held on the last day\nof class. You are given the opportunity to invite your friends and family to\nattend to show them everything that you have taught your horse during this\ntime.\n\nThe tuition includes the valuable knowledge, hands on training techniques and\nlodging for you and your horse (including weekends). You will more than likely\nbe roommates with another student using MHTA lodging. However, we do have\nhook-ups to bring your camper or RV if you prefer privacy during your stay.\nYou will need provide your own meals. A stall and hay will be supplied for\nyour horse. We will provide a horse for you to train if you don't have a horse\nto bring to the school. We recommend that you bring a tape recorder and\npens/notebook so that you can refer back to the classroom instruction in the\nfuture. We do give discounts for students attending class together, call or\nemail us for further information on this.\n\nThis is a simple, uncomplicated and safe program with AMAZING results. You\nwill no longer have to pay for a trained horse or pay for an outside trainer.\nYou will gain control of your horse's training and build your confidence and\nyour horse's confidence in you!\n\nMany of our graduates are currently training for the public with full bookings\nand selling trained horses to the public. Others students just wanted to be\nable to keep their horses at home and to be safe and in control of their\nhorse's training. There is a big demand for\n\na kind of horse that goes through the MHTA program.\n\nAll of our students have been satisfied and thoroughly happy with the results.\nStudents and horses have fun at the Minnesota Horse Training Academy. Our\nstudents have been 10-80 in age, knowing nothing at all to feeling they knew\neverything it takes to train a horse. It is a program for everyone. Our goal\nis to teach you to be able to train a horse to do anything physically possible\nand you do gain that knowledge!\n\nWe are now taking $300 deposits to reserve a spot in our 2012 classes. We now\naccept PayPal for down payments, see below for details\n\nPlease feel free to call or email - hope to see you soon!\n\nA student jumping her horse into the back of a pick up truck\n\nThis student is receiving her MHTA diploma after the course was completed.\n\nHere a student that is over 60 years old is old teaching his horse to count.\n\nThis student is teaching her horse to carry a flag at the end of the trail.\n\nThis MHTA student is desensitizing his horse to milk jugs and a plastic tarp.\n\n2015 SCHEDULE\n\nNOW POSTED\n\nWebsite Designed at HomesteadTM List Your Business for Free\n\n"
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"Once your horse is reliably doing a short-slide stop (consistently stopping in one stride and sliding a couple of feet when you say whoa) at a slow lope, you can begin teaching him to do a longer sliding stop. Make sure that your horse is doing this dependably before attempting to lengthen his slides—you must have a strong foundation to build on.",
"• His natural ability and talent for stopping • The ground you are riding on • His horseshoes • His rate of speed going into the stop • And how the rider cues the horse to stop—rein work, posture, etc.",
"First, it’s important to understand that almost any horse is capable of a little two-foot slide on good ground. However, not every horse is going to be able to learn to slide fifteen or twenty feet. If this is your goal, it’s important that your horse has both the ability and the desire to stop and slide.",
"Not every horse will be able to do this. Trying to train a horse who isn’t inclined to stop to become a long-slide stopper will usually result in your training sessions becoming harsh and unpleasant for both of you. Your horse will end up frightened of you, and it still won’t stop well on a consistent basis. So it’s vital to make sure that your horse wants to become a long-slide stopper.",
"How will you know this? Well, if he was pretty easy to train to stop well at a trot or a slow lope, there is a good chance that you will be able to train him to become a long-slide stopper. Of course, this is assuming that you advance the stop gradually and that your horse has the physical strength to hold a hard stop.",
"Conversely, if you had a difficult time training your horse to stop at a trot or slow lope, it’s not worth it to try to advance the stop. He’ll resist the training and frustrate you both, and it isn’t worth it to put either of you through that.",
"The ground is another factor affecting slides. Long slides simply won’t occur on bad ground. For clarity, good sliding ground is ground consisting of a hard, smooth, packed base with two to three inches of loose dirt on top of it. This gives your horse the advantage of a solid base to slide on, preventing him from digging his hooves in too deeply and shortening his slide. It must be smooth, because otherwise your horse’s feet might catch in a rut. At best that would shorten the slide; at worst, your horse will be injured.",
"It’s also important to have loose, fluffy dirt on top of the base to soften the impact of the feet hitting the hard base. Without this soft cushioning, your horse will get sore. Also, this loose dirt is easy for your horse to plough through while sliding. If this top layer is too deep or heavy, your horse won’t slide far. He’ll also need exceptional strength to hold a slide in deep, heavy dirt.",
"To improve your sliding ground, add rice hulls or shavings to it. This really helps to make the top layer fluffy and light.",
"Your horse’s shoes also have a great impact on his ability to slide. You must use sliding shoes made of tempered, flat bar iron. They are one inch to an inch and a half wide, and the wider they are, the less friction they have on the ground—and the longer the slide.",
"The nail heads on sliding shoes are countersunk, lying flush with the shoe, to reduce friction still more. To prevent the horse’s toe from jamming or catching in the ground while sliding, the front quarter inch of the shoe is curved upward, rather like the forward edge of a snow ski. The shoe’s quarters should come almost straight back from this curved toe, allowing dirt to easily flow out the back.",
"Also, the trailers should extend back to, but not past, the bulbs of the foot. Trim the hind feet with a slightly longer toe and lower heel than usual. (Usually, the angle of the hoof is trimmed to match the angle of the horse’s pastern.)",
"All this is done to create more surface area on the hooves and increase the slide potential, reducing the danger of the horse catching his toe in the dirt, knuckling over and injuring himself. However, while these slight changes are good, more is NOT better. If the heels are trimmed too high, your horse will knuckle over and pull a tendon while stopping. Too low, and there is the risk that he’ll strain his hamstrings.",
"Your horse’s build is also important. Horses with straight hind legs and feet that point straight ahead have an advantage when sliding far. Their back feet remain together during the slide. However, it a horse’s back feet toe out, they will start to spread as he slides. The longer the slide, the more they will spread, until he has to come out of the slide to bring them back together.",
"A horse with this problem will make V shaped slide tracks. The owner can help to correct this by slightly turning the horseshoe so it points straight ahead. Also, it can sometimes help to rock the toe just a little toward the inside of the foot.",
"Obviously, the speed at which your horse is running when it goes into the stop is a major factor determining the length he will slide. For example, say you want your horse to do a sliding stop down the length of an arena floor. You should begin at a slow speed and gradually build up speed, a little with each stride, until you ask for the stop.",
"It’s important to ask for the stop during your horse’s acceleration. During acceleration, your horse’s shoulders will be more elevated and his back feet will reach further beneath him, both necessary elements for a good long slide.",
"However, make sure you carefully time his acceleration so he won’t be running too fast when you ask for the stop. Otherwise, he might ignore the signal. Horses instinctually have an optimum speed they will run when they will still try to stop. If you run him faster, he might concentrate on running and forget about the upcoming stop. Or, he might not have the strength to hold a hard stop over a certain speed, and he won’t try it. Lots of practice and experimenting to find your horse’s optimum running speed for a long stop are the best keys here.",
"Also, remember not to ask your horse to hard-stop from his top speed too frequently. He’ll sour if you do. And don’t forget to use skid boots to protect his fetlocks during the skid.",
"If you have your horse accelerate too quickly, then begin to slow as you near the stop, you’ll usually have a disappointing slide. The horse is already decelerating when you ask for the stop.",
"It’s also important to ask for the stop when your horse is running straight, not turning or curving. You should be able to draw an imaginary straight line from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail when you ask for the stop. If your horse is a bit crooked, he won’t be in balance during the stop, which can be dangerous. To ensure a straight stop, make sure he’s running a straight path down the arena, not veering or zigzagging.",
"Finally, the way the rider cues the stop is vital. You must correctly use the reins; have perfect timing, and great posture to enable your horse to slide a long distance. It’s just as important to know what not to do as it is to know the proper method.",
"Firstly, contrary to popular belief, pulling harder on the reins will produce a shorter slide, not a longer one. This is because that hard pull makes your horse spread his hind legs too far and jam his feet too deeply into the ground to slide far. And most importantly, a horse needs the use of his head and neck for balance in a long slide, and he can’t have that if the rider is yanking on the reins.",
"Now, how should you do it correctly? There are three techniques you can try—because different horses respond differently—to get the best result. While the three techniques are different, they are similar in theory.",
"The absolute best way of stopping your horse for a long slide is to keep the reins slack and say “Whoa!” This lets your horse slide as long as possible, because the rider is not interfering with him. Without the distraction or impediment of rein pulling, he can slide just as far as he can. Of course, for this method to be effective, your horse has to be the kind who really wants to stop and enjoys the slide. The average horse probably won’t consistently stop this way.",
"Another method is to say “Whoa!”, apply light pressure on the reins, then allow your horse to slide without further interference. Remember—light pressure, not pulling. Apply a pound or two of pressure and set your hand solid, without pulling or allowing slack on the reins.",
"This technique is most effective on horses that will stop, but don’t want to stay in the slide. However, horses usually won’t slide too far this way unless you use extremely light pressure. If you pull on the reins instead of setting your hand solid, your horse will pull on you and then fall on his front end.",
"The last technique tends to work on the majority of horses. When you ask for the stop, say “Whoa!”, wait just a fraction of a second, then apply rein pressure, set your hand, and allow slack—just an inch or two, not too much—almost immediately as soon as the horse goes into the stop. The horse will continue to slide with the reins slack.",
"If you feel your horse start to release the stop, set your hand again, then immediately slack the reins once more. This set-slack maneuver repeats throughout the slide until the horse has come to a complete stop.",
"The reason this whoa-set-slack technique tends to work well is simple. After giving the verbal cue, waiting just a split second gives the horse a chance to enter the slide on his own. His hooves enter the ground more smoothly than they would were he startled by the “whoa” and rein pressure simultaneously.",
"Once his hooves are set and sliding, then the short pressure with the reins simply reminds the horse to stay in the slide. Immediately slacking the reins allows the horse to slide as far as he wants, while keeping the pressure constant would make his hooves dig in too deeply and prematurely end the slide. It can also cause the horse to pull or become rigid.",
"If the horse tries to stop the slide, another quick set-slack reminds him to stay in the slide. However, do not set the reins again unless you feel the horse begin to come out of the slide. Considering that a long slide only takes a few seconds at most, this set-slack progression happens very quickly. The rider must pay careful attention to the feel of the horse to get this right.",
"The last element the rider must do to cue the stop is to relax your body. As you ride, you use your body to generate energy and help the horse accelerate forward. When you ask for the stop, you must also stop. Specifically, you must sit down, stop the movements of riding, and relax in the saddle with your back, shoulders, and thighs limp.",
"When your body relaxes this way, it is a stopping cue that horses instinctively recognize and respond to. However, timing is key. Keep riding until you cue that stop, or your horse will recognize the change in your posture and being stopping too early. This can ruin the slide.",
"Your body posture is very important in getting the best possible slide from your horse, but it takes practice. You and your horse will not be making 20 foot slides overnight. However, concentrate and keep practicing, and you’ll both get it.",
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They are:\n\n• His natural ability and talent for stopping • The ground you are riding on •\nHis horseshoes • His rate of speed going into the stop • And how the rider\ncues the horse to stop—rein work, posture, etc. \n \nEach factor influences your horse’s slide, and they will be discussed\nindividually.\n\nFirst, it’s important to understand that almost any horse is capable of a\nlittle two-foot slide on good ground. However, not every horse is going to be\nable to learn to slide fifteen or twenty feet. If this is your goal, it’s\nimportant that your horse has both the ability and the desire to stop and\nslide.\n\nNot every horse will be able to do this. Trying to train a horse who isn’t\ninclined to stop to become a long-slide stopper will usually result in your\ntraining sessions becoming harsh and unpleasant for both of you. Your horse\nwill end up frightened of you, and it still won’t stop well on a consistent\nbasis. So it’s vital to make sure that your horse wants to become a long-slide\nstopper.\n\nHow will you know this? Well, if he was pretty easy to train to stop well at a\ntrot or a slow lope, there is a good chance that you will be able to train him\nto become a long-slide stopper. Of course, this is assuming that you advance\nthe stop gradually and that your horse has the physical strength to hold a\nhard stop.\n\nConversely, if you had a difficult time training your horse to stop at a trot\nor slow lope, it’s not worth it to try to advance the stop. He’ll resist the\ntraining and frustrate you both, and it isn’t worth it to put either of you\nthrough that.\n\nThe ground is another factor affecting slides. Long slides simply won’t occur\non bad ground. For clarity, good sliding ground is ground consisting of a\nhard, smooth, packed base with two to three inches of loose dirt on top of it.\nThis gives your horse the advantage of a solid base to slide on, preventing\nhim from digging his hooves in too deeply and shortening his slide. It must be\nsmooth, because otherwise your horse’s feet might catch in a rut. At best that\nwould shorten the slide; at worst, your horse will be injured.\n\nIt’s also important to have loose, fluffy dirt on top of the base to soften\nthe impact of the feet hitting the hard base. Without this soft cushioning,\nyour horse will get sore. Also, this loose dirt is easy for your horse to\nplough through while sliding. If this top layer is too deep or heavy, your\nhorse won’t slide far. He’ll also need exceptional strength to hold a slide in\ndeep, heavy dirt.\n\nTo improve your sliding ground, add rice hulls or shavings to it. This really\nhelps to make the top layer fluffy and light.\n\nYour horse’s shoes also have a great impact on his ability to slide. You must\nuse sliding shoes made of tempered, flat bar iron. They are one inch to an\ninch and a half wide, and the wider they are, the less friction they have on\nthe ground—and the longer the slide.\n\nThe nail heads on sliding shoes are countersunk, lying flush with the shoe, to\nreduce friction still more. To prevent the horse’s toe from jamming or\ncatching in the ground while sliding, the front quarter inch of the shoe is\ncurved upward, rather like the forward edge of a snow ski. The shoe’s quarters\nshould come almost straight back from this curved toe, allowing dirt to easily\nflow out the back.\n\nAlso, the trailers should extend back to, but not past, the bulbs of the foot.\nTrim the hind feet with a slightly longer toe and lower heel than usual.\n(Usually, the angle of the hoof is trimmed to match the angle of the horse’s\npastern.)\n\nAll this is done to create more surface area on the hooves and increase the\nslide potential, reducing the danger of the horse catching his toe in the\ndirt, knuckling over and injuring himself. However, while these slight changes\nare good, more is NOT better. If the heels are trimmed too high, your horse\nwill knuckle over and pull a tendon while stopping. Too low, and there is the\nrisk that he’ll strain his hamstrings.\n\nYour horse’s build is also important. Horses with straight hind legs and feet\nthat point straight ahead have an advantage when sliding far. Their back feet\nremain together during the slide. However, it a horse’s back feet toe out,\nthey will start to spread as he slides. The longer the slide, the more they\nwill spread, until he has to come out of the slide to bring them back\ntogether.\n\nA horse with this problem will make V shaped slide tracks. The owner can help\nto correct this by slightly turning the horseshoe so it points straight ahead.\nAlso, it can sometimes help to rock the toe just a little toward the inside of\nthe foot.\n\nObviously, the speed at which your horse is running when it goes into the stop\nis a major factor determining the length he will slide. For example, say you\nwant your horse to do a sliding stop down the length of an arena floor. You\nshould begin at a slow speed and gradually build up speed, a little with each\nstride, until you ask for the stop.\n\nIt’s important to ask for the stop during your horse’s acceleration. During\nacceleration, your horse’s shoulders will be more elevated and his back feet\nwill reach further beneath him, both necessary elements for a good long slide.\n\nHowever, make sure you carefully time his acceleration so he won’t be running\ntoo fast when you ask for the stop. Otherwise, he might ignore the signal.\nHorses instinctually have an optimum speed they will run when they will still\ntry to stop. If you run him faster, he might concentrate on running and forget\nabout the upcoming stop. Or, he might not have the strength to hold a hard\nstop over a certain speed, and he won’t try it. Lots of practice and\nexperimenting to find your horse’s optimum running speed for a long stop are\nthe best keys here.\n\nAlso, remember not to ask your horse to hard-stop from his top speed too\nfrequently. He’ll sour if you do. And don’t forget to use skid boots to\nprotect his fetlocks during the skid.\n\nIf you have your horse accelerate too quickly, then begin to slow as you near\nthe stop, you’ll usually have a disappointing slide. The horse is already\ndecelerating when you ask for the stop.\n\nIt’s also important to ask for the stop when your horse is running straight,\nnot turning or curving. You should be able to draw an imaginary straight line\nfrom the tip of his nose to the end of his tail when you ask for the stop. If\nyour horse is a bit crooked, he won’t be in balance during the stop, which can\nbe dangerous. To ensure a straight stop, make sure he’s running a straight\npath down the arena, not veering or zigzagging.\n\nFinally, the way the rider cues the stop is vital. You must correctly use the\nreins; have perfect timing, and great posture to enable your horse to slide a\nlong distance. It’s just as important to know what not to do as it is to know\nthe proper method.\n\nFirstly, contrary to popular belief, pulling harder on the reins will produce\na shorter slide, not a longer one. This is because that hard pull makes your\nhorse spread his hind legs too far and jam his feet too deeply into the ground\nto slide far. And most importantly, a horse needs the use of his head and neck\nfor balance in a long slide, and he can’t have that if the rider is yanking on\nthe reins.\n\nNow, how should you do it correctly? There are three techniques you can\ntry—because different horses respond differently—to get the best result. While\nthe three techniques are different, they are similar in theory.\n\nThe absolute best way of stopping your horse for a long slide is to keep the\nreins slack and say “Whoa!” This lets your horse slide as long as possible,\nbecause the rider is not interfering with him. Without the distraction or\nimpediment of rein pulling, he can slide just as far as he can. Of course, for\nthis method to be effective, your horse has to be the kind who really wants to\nstop and enjoys the slide. The average horse probably won’t consistently stop\nthis way.\n\nAnother method is to say “Whoa!”, apply light pressure on the reins, then\nallow your horse to slide without further interference. Remember—light\npressure, not pulling. Apply a pound or two of pressure and set your hand\nsolid, without pulling or allowing slack on the reins.\n\nThis technique is most effective on horses that will stop, but don’t want to\nstay in the slide. However, horses usually won’t slide too far this way unless\nyou use extremely light pressure. If you pull on the reins instead of setting\nyour hand solid, your horse will pull on you and then fall on his front end.\n\nThe last technique tends to work on the majority of horses. When you ask for\nthe stop, say “Whoa!”, wait just a fraction of a second, then apply rein\npressure, set your hand, and allow slack—just an inch or two, not too\nmuch—almost immediately as soon as the horse goes into the stop. The horse\nwill continue to slide with the reins slack.\n\nIf you feel your horse start to release the stop, set your hand again, then\nimmediately slack the reins once more. This set-slack maneuver repeats\nthroughout the slide until the horse has come to a complete stop.\n\nThe reason this whoa-set-slack technique tends to work well is simple. After\ngiving the verbal cue, waiting just a split second gives the horse a chance to\nenter the slide on his own. His hooves enter the ground more smoothly than\nthey would were he startled by the “whoa” and rein pressure simultaneously.\n\nOnce his hooves are set and sliding, then the short pressure with the reins\nsimply reminds the horse to stay in the slide. Immediately slacking the reins\nallows the horse to slide as far as he wants, while keeping the pressure\nconstant would make his hooves dig in too deeply and prematurely end the\nslide. It can also cause the horse to pull or become rigid.\n\nIf the horse tries to stop the slide, another quick set-slack reminds him to\nstay in the slide. However, do not set the reins again unless you feel the\nhorse begin to come out of the slide. Considering that a long slide only takes\na few seconds at most, this set-slack progression happens very quickly. The\nrider must pay careful attention to the feel of the horse to get this right.\n\nThe last element the rider must do to cue the stop is to relax your body. As\nyou ride, you use your body to generate energy and help the horse accelerate\nforward. When you ask for the stop, you must also stop. Specifically, you must\nsit down, stop the movements of riding, and relax in the saddle with your\nback, shoulders, and thighs limp.\n\nWhen your body relaxes this way, it is a stopping cue that horses\ninstinctively recognize and respond to. However, timing is key. Keep riding\nuntil you cue that stop, or your horse will recognize the change in your\nposture and being stopping too early. This can ruin the slide.\n\nYour body posture is very important in getting the best possible slide from\nyour horse, but it takes practice. You and your horse will not be making 20\nfoot slides overnight. 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"Flying standby can be nerve-racking, especially for those of us who don’t like uncertainty. But the benefits can mean an earlier flight home, an upgrade in style, or even a welcome change in your itinerary. It doesn’t take a certain kind of person to fly standby—it just takes the right tools and (a lot of) patience. Here's how to maximize your chances of flying standby successfully.",
"You can fly standby if you already have a ticket for a specific flight and you’d like to try to catch an earlier flight or get an upgrade, or if you’d like to try to switch to a different flight on the same airline to a destination airport that’s, say, a shorter ride home. You can also fly standby on a buddy pass if you know someone who works for an airline, which allows you any available seat on a flight of your choosing anywhere in that airline’s network. (Sadly, gone are the \"standby\" days of showing up at the airport, waiting, and nabbing a cheap seat to a far-flung locale.)",
"Flying standby doesn’t have to cost you anything other than time and patience. There are some situations when you might choose to pay for a confirmed standby seat, which could cost you a change fee—somewhere in the $100 to $200 range—and just comes with a seat assignment at the gate. You do pay a nominal fee for a buddy pass, which is priced based on distance traveled, though it's generally a fraction of the cost of buying a full-priced plane ticket, with discounts up to 60 percent off. (With a buddy pass, however, your odds of getting an upgrade to first or business class are higher than for a paying customer with no elite status.)",
"It’s good to try standby for a number of circumstances, including if you’re flying solo; have a high loyalty status with the airline or a lot of points to burn; if you’re flexible and, say, don’t have to get back for work the next day; if there’s bad weather or another event coming that could delay your regularly scheduled travel; or if other extenuating circumstances require that you get home fast. It’s probably not the best idea to try to fly standby if you’re with a large party, traveling with small children and lots of luggage...or if you have zero patience.",
"It’s always a good idea to get to the airport at least two hours before your flight, but you actually don’t have to arrive extra early if you’re flying standby. Most often, airline employees won’t be able to help you until they’re close to boarding time and have accommodated booked customers. It never hurts, though, to introduce yourself at the gate as soon as possible, and to let the crew know you’re looking to fly standby and get onto their flight. The crew at the pre-security check-in area and at the gate can also help you look up other flights that might have open seats. It also helps to know on your own what the options are. “I’ve been fascinated with geography since I was a little kid and that’s been the most helpful skill to have a frequent standby traveler, combined with an obsession for airline timetables. Standby travel is all about knowing options,” Director of Corporate Communications at JetBlue and seasoned standby flyer Sebastian White told Conde Nast Traveler. Once you're at the gate, be sure to stay close, and don't leave until the plane taxis away: seat miscounts—though infrequent—do happen, and can lead to last-minute boarding.",
"Dressing up and flirting with the airport staff may get you somewhere, but it won’t guarantee you a seat in the front of the plane like it did in the golden days of air travel. Now, your loyalty status counts for a great deal more. “The higher your status with the airline, the better your odds of getting on the flight you want,\" says Condé Nast Traveler contributing digital editor Cynthia Drescher. \"As an Executive Platinum member with American Airlines, I frequently use standby to cut long layovers by hopping on an earlier flight, which my status allows me to do for free and gives me priority ahead of other standbys.”",
"Travel light and be ready and willing to change the original plans you had so you can get to your destination. Make your life (and your airline crew’s) easier by only bringing carry-on luggage to avoid landing in one destination with your bag in another. “There are so many factors that can throw plans into disarray, whether it’s a cancellation, a sold-out flight, a strike or a volcano eruption,” says White. Be patient and know that you'll get where you need to go by remaining nimble.",
"Looking to get home as quickly as you can? You may not make it on your flight home from Paris to New York, but you could make the one from Paris to Montreal. “I live in New York City and look to eastern Canada as my backup when coming home from Europe. Many people don’t realize Montreal or Toronto are so close to New York City, and they have a ton of flight options, so if you’re focused on just getting across the ocean, these are very good ones to have,” White says. When you have to get home, thinking outside of the box can help get you there via a different route than you may have considered.",
"Tips and tricks from our travel experts along with the latest news from airlines, hotels, loyalty programs, and more, delivered to your inbox weekly",
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Here's how to maximize your chances of flying standby successfully.\n\n## Know your options\n\nYou can fly standby if you already have a ticket for a specific flight and\nyou’d like to try to catch an earlier flight or get an upgrade, or if you’d\nlike to try to switch to a different flight on the same airline to a\ndestination airport that’s, say, a shorter ride home. You can also fly standby\non a buddy pass if you know someone who works for an airline, which allows you\nany available seat on a flight of your choosing anywhere in that airline’s\nnetwork. (Sadly, gone are the \"standby\" days of showing up at the airport,\nwaiting, and nabbing a cheap seat to a far-flung locale.)\n\n> \"Standby travel is all about knowing options.\"\n\n## The cost\n\nFlying standby doesn’t have to cost you anything other than time and patience.\nThere are some situations when you might choose to pay for a confirmed standby\nseat, which could cost you a change fee—somewhere in the $100 to $200\nrange—and just comes with a seat assignment at the gate. You do pay a nominal\nfee for a buddy pass, which is priced based on distance traveled, though it's\ngenerally a fraction of the cost of buying a full-priced plane ticket, with\ndiscounts up to 60 percent off. (With a buddy pass, however, your odds of\ngetting an upgrade to first or business class are higher than for a paying\ncustomer with no elite status.)\n\n## When to fly standby\n\nIt’s good to try standby for a number of circumstances, including if you’re\nflying solo; have a high loyalty status with the airline or a lot of points to\nburn; if you’re flexible and, say, don’t have to get back for work the next\nday; if there’s bad weather or another event coming that could delay your\nregularly scheduled travel; or if other extenuating circumstances require that\nyou get home fast. It’s probably not the best idea to try to fly standby if\nyou’re with a large party, traveling with small children and lots of\nluggage...or if you have zero patience.\n\n## When you arrive at the airport...\n\nIt’s always a good idea to get to the airport at least two hours before your\nflight, but you actually don’t have to arrive extra early if you’re flying\nstandby. Most often, airline employees won’t be able to help you until they’re\nclose to boarding time and have accommodated booked customers. It never hurts,\nthough, to introduce yourself at the gate as soon as possible, and to let the\ncrew know you’re looking to fly standby and get onto their flight. The crew at\nthe pre-security check-in area and at the gate can also help you look up other\nflights that might have open seats. It also helps to know on your own what the\noptions are. “I’ve been fascinated with geography since I was a little kid and\nthat’s been the most helpful skill to have a frequent standby traveler,\ncombined with an obsession for airline timetables. Standby travel is all about\nknowing options,” Director of Corporate Communications at JetBlue and seasoned\nstandby flyer Sebastian White told Conde Nast Traveler. Once you're at the\ngate, be sure to stay close, and don't leave until the plane taxis away: seat\nmiscounts—though infrequent—do happen, and can lead to last-minute boarding.\n\n### The Real Way to Get Upgraded to First Class\n\nView Story\n\n## Loyalty matters\n\nDressing up and flirting with the airport staff may get you somewhere, but it\nwon’t guarantee you a seat in the front of the plane like it did in the golden\ndays of air travel. Now, your loyalty status counts for a great deal more.\n“The higher your status with the airline, the better your odds of getting on\nthe flight you want,\" says Condé Nast Traveler contributing digital editor\nCynthia Drescher. \"As an Executive Platinum member with American Airlines, I\nfrequently use standby to cut long layovers by hopping on an earlier flight,\nwhich my status allows me to do for free and gives me priority ahead of other\nstandbys.”\n\n## Be flexible\n\nTravel light and be ready and willing to change the original plans you had so\nyou can get to your destination. Make your life (and your airline crew’s)\neasier by only bringing carry-on luggage to avoid landing in one destination\nwith your bag in another. “There are so many factors that can throw plans into\ndisarray, whether it’s a cancellation, a sold-out flight, a strike or a\nvolcano eruption,” says White. Be patient and know that you'll get where you\nneed to go by remaining nimble.\n\n## Think outside of the box\n\nLooking to get home as quickly as you can? You may not make it on your flight\nhome from Paris to New York, but you could make the one from Paris to\nMontreal. “I live in New York City and look to eastern Canada as my backup\nwhen coming home from Europe. Many people don’t realize Montreal or Toronto\nare so close to New York City, and they have a ton of flight options, so if\nyou’re focused on just getting across the ocean, these are very good ones to\nhave,” White says. When you have to get home, thinking outside of the box can\nhelp get you there via a different route than you may have considered.\n\nExploreflying standbyintel\n\n### The Intel\n\nTips and tricks from our travel experts along with the latest news from\nairlines, hotels, loyalty programs, and more, delivered to your inbox weekly\n\nCondé Nast Traveler does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\nAny information published by Condé Nast Traveler is not intended as a\nsubstitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before\nconsulting with a healthcare professional.\n\n© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes\nacceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and\nCookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights.\nCondé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are\npurchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with\nretailers. 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"Sadly, those days are gone. Across the board, U.S. legacy airlines (as well as most international airlines) have stopped the process of letting travelers fly without a pre-purchased ticket.",
"In the States, this change has been partly due to security concerns in a post-9/11 world — and partly due to capacity algorithms that have enabled airlines to fill more planes with paying patrons. Today, what mostly happens is that a paying passenger might apply for a seat on an earlier flight on a day that they already have a ticket for (say, the 9 a.m. flight from Detroit to Orlando instead of his or her ticketed 1:30 p.m. flight between those same airports).",
"Can I still fly standby? Can you simply show up at the airport without a ticket and expect to get somewhere for cheap? The short answer is no. Airlines no longer allow you to wait around at the counter in hopes of snagging a “standby flight” and filling the last seat of a departing flight. And buying a ticket on the day of a flight would do the opposite of save you money — last- minute tickets are staggeringly expensive.",
"“Flying standby” these days usually refers to making an unconfirmed (i.e. without a reserved seat), same-day flight change, which requires a paid ticket that’s been purchased in advance. There’s also the option of a confirmed same- day change, which essentially guarantees you a seat for another flight on the same day of your original ticket — for a fee that’s less than the typical change fee. (This is cheaper because you’re taking the gamble that the other flights haven’t all filled up yet.) For unconfirmed standby, there might also be a fee.",
"What’s a “buddy pass?” The only instance where “flying standby” in the original sense — just turning up at the airport and hopping on a flight — still works is if you know someone who works for (or is retired from) an airline. Airline employees are issued a handful of buddy passes per year, which they can distribute to friends and family. They enable the pass holder to fly standby for only the cost of the ticket’s taxes and fees. But, as you’d expect, you’ll have to wait at the airport until a flight has an open seat. The issuance of buddy passes varies dramatically from airline to airline, with specifics being kept under wraps as proprietary information. Still, if you’re looking to travel standby and save a bundle, your best bet is to befriend someone that works for an airline.",
"How do either option work? First things first: Know the rules. Some airlines will let you phone in or register online to get on the standby list, but these options may only be available for confirmed same-day changes. Others may require you to show up at the airport and speak with an agent, or at least use the kiosks at the airport. Each airline has a designated window in which you’re allowed to make that change, too, whether it’s a few hours from your scheduled departure or after midnight the day of or 24 hours prior to your ticketed flight.",
"And there may be further restrictions. If you already have a ticket, JetBlue, for one, specifically states that there’s no standby flying for routes that only fly once a day, and you can only standby for the flight right before yours. Many limit the options to your original departure and destination airports and to flights between certain regions (most often the U.S. and Canada and sometimes the Caribbean).",
"Whether you’re a ticketed passenger or you have a buddy pass, you’ll want to show up as early as possible if you can’t get on the list by phone or online. In most cases, this means showing up a few hours before the first flight of the day. Because passengers are placed on the standby list on a first come, first served basis, this will maximize your chances of success. If you’re using a buddy pass, be prepared to stay for the last flight of the day, since airlines will place paying customers first. And don’t give up or leave until the flight you’re trying to get on actually takes off; you never know when last-minute changes might occur.",
"What are my others options for cheaper, flexible travel? Airlines have become eerily efficient at filling up planes, which has given them greater leverage to keep prices high and steady. If you’re looking to save on last-minute travel, look towards the budget carriers (Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, etc.) and aim to fly at inopportune times — flights that depart very early or late. If you have time to plan, aim to travel on days that are less frequented by business travelers. On a typical week, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are the best days to travel and avoid the business commuters, which in turn can lead to lower fares.",
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Flying standby was once just that: a method of saving big bucks on\nairfare when your schedule was immensely flexible.\n\nSadly, those days are gone. Across the board, U.S. legacy airlines (as well as\nmost international airlines) have stopped the process of letting travelers fly\nwithout a pre-purchased ticket.\n\nIn the States, this change has been partly due to security concerns in a\npost-9/11 world — and partly due to capacity algorithms that have enabled\nairlines to fill more planes with paying patrons. Today, what mostly happens\nis that a paying passenger might apply for a seat on an earlier flight on a\nday that they already have a ticket for (say, the 9 a.m. flight from Detroit\nto Orlando instead of his or her ticketed 1:30 p.m. flight between those same\nairports).\n\nAdvertisement\n\nWith all of these changes, here’s what you need to know about flying standby\nnow.\n\nCan I still fly standby? Can you simply show up at the airport without a\nticket and expect to get somewhere for cheap? The short answer is no. Airlines\nno longer allow you to wait around at the counter in hopes of snagging a\n“standby flight” and filling the last seat of a departing flight. And buying a\nticket on the day of a flight would do the opposite of save you money — last-\nminute tickets are staggeringly expensive.\n\n“Flying standby” these days usually refers to making an unconfirmed (i.e.\nwithout a reserved seat), same-day flight change, which requires a paid ticket\nthat’s been purchased in advance. There’s also the option of a confirmed same-\nday change, which essentially guarantees you a seat for another flight on the\nsame day of your original ticket — for a fee that’s less than the typical\nchange fee. (This is cheaper because you’re taking the gamble that the other\nflights haven’t all filled up yet.) For unconfirmed standby, there might also\nbe a fee.\n\nWhat’s a “buddy pass?” The only instance where “flying standby” in the\noriginal sense — just turning up at the airport and hopping on a flight —\nstill works is if you know someone who works for (or is retired from) an\nairline. Airline employees are issued a handful of buddy passes per year,\nwhich they can distribute to friends and family. They enable the pass holder\nto fly standby for only the cost of the ticket’s taxes and fees. But, as you’d\nexpect, you’ll have to wait at the airport until a flight has an open seat.\nThe issuance of buddy passes varies dramatically from airline to airline, with\nspecifics being kept under wraps as proprietary information. Still, if you’re\nlooking to travel standby and save a bundle, your best bet is to befriend\nsomeone that works for an airline.\n\nHow do either option work? First things first: Know the rules. Some airlines\nwill let you phone in or register online to get on the standby list, but these\noptions may only be available for confirmed same-day changes. Others may\nrequire you to show up at the airport and speak with an agent, or at least use\nthe kiosks at the airport. Each airline has a designated window in which\nyou’re allowed to make that change, too, whether it’s a few hours from your\nscheduled departure or after midnight the day of or 24 hours prior to your\nticketed flight.\n\nAnd there may be further restrictions. If you already have a ticket, JetBlue,\nfor one, specifically states that there’s no standby flying for routes that\nonly fly once a day, and you can only standby for the flight right before\nyours. Many limit the options to your original departure and destination\nairports and to flights between certain regions (most often the U.S. and\nCanada and sometimes the Caribbean).\n\nRead our full article on detailed standby policies by airline.\n\nWhether you’re a ticketed passenger or you have a buddy pass, you’ll want to\nshow up as early as possible if you can’t get on the list by phone or online.\nIn most cases, this means showing up a few hours before the first flight of\nthe day. Because passengers are placed on the standby list on a first come,\nfirst served basis, this will maximize your chances of success. If you’re\nusing a buddy pass, be prepared to stay for the last flight of the day, since\nairlines will place paying customers first. And don’t give up or leave until\nthe flight you’re trying to get on actually takes off; you never know when\nlast-minute changes might occur.\n\nWhat are my others options for cheaper, flexible travel? 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"* You can use the same-day confirmed option for travel within the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Delta and Delta Connection® flights.\n * You may request a same-day flight change within 24 hours prior to the departure time of your original flight; however changes are limited to flights departing on the same day of ticketed departure.\n * If you have a flexible fare (usually a refundable ticket), you may be able to change your itinerary without a fee.\n * If you have an Economy fare, you can only be rebooked in the same fare class as your original flight.\n * If you have a premium cabin fare, -- including Delta OneTM, First and Business Class -- you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in the premium cabin.\n * If you are traveling in Delta Comfort+ on a W fare, you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in Delta Comfort+. If there is not a seat available in Delta Comfort+, you may be eligible to Same Day Confirm in a Main Cabin seat in some circumstances.\n * Award Tickets are same-day confirmed eligible.\n * Origin, destination or co-terminal (LGA to JFK) changes are not same-day confirmed eligible.\n * Same-Day Confirmed changes from connection to non-stop flights are not permitted.\n * Basic Economy fares (E) are not eligible for same-day confirmed travel changes.\n\n* Fees\nFees",
"* $75 USD Same-Day Change Fee* - If your requested flight is same-day confirmed eligible\n * Applicable Change Fee -These fees vary based on your ticket and its fare rules, and will be due if you have a restricted fare and your requested flight is outside of same-day travel eligibility. Change fees are dictated by the fare rules.\nDiamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members:",
"* $75 USD Same-Day Confirmed Fee Waived* - If the requested flight is same-day confirmed eligible the fee will be waived.\n * Applicable Change Fee - These fees vary based on your ticket and its fare rules, and will be due if you have a restricted fare and your requested flight is outside of same-day travel eligibility. Change fees are dictated by the fare rules.\nBasic Economy (E) fares are not eligible to make same-day confirmed or same- day standby travel changes, regardless of Medallion or other elite status.",
"*Same Day Confirmed fee is $75 USD for tickets issues on/after March 15th, 2017. For tickets issues prior to March 15th, 2017, the fee is $50 USD.",
"* Medallion complimentary upgrades do not transfer to your rebooked ticket.\n * Trip Extras or seats purchased for the original flight do not transfer to your rebooked ticket. Please note the original terms and conditions for Trip Extras, Delta Comfort+^® and Preferred Seats.\n * The same-day travel program is subject to change and the rules in effect on the date of travel will apply.\nSame-Day Standby",
"If you are unable to secure a new flight(s) with the same-day confirmed option, you can choose to fly standby with the same-day standby option.",
"* Same-day standby is only offered if same-day confirmed is not available.\n * You may request a same-day standby within 24 hours prior to the departure time of your new requested flight.\n * Silver Medallion members, general SkyMiles members and non-members may only fly same-day standby for a flight that is earlier than their original flight.\n * Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members may standby for a flight any time on the same day as their original flight.\n * No routing changes are allowed.\n * Eligible same-day standby flights must be on the same day as the original flight, starting 12am of the same day to 11:59pm the same day.\n * Change is only permitted based on the original ticketed paid cabin. For example, customers confirmed in RU class may only standby for flights in the Economy cabin.\n * Basic Economy fares (E) are not eligible for same-day standby travel changes.\n * You can use the same-day standby option for travel within the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Delta and Delta Connection flights.\n\n* Fees\nFees",
"* $75 USD Standby Fee* - Standby fee will be collected, but your card will not be charged until you are assigned a seat on the standby flight\nDiamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members:",
"* $75 USD Standby Fee Waived*\nBasic Economy (E) fares are not eligible to make same-day confirmed or same- day standby travel changes, regardless of Medallion or other elite status.",
"*Same Day Standby fee is $75 USD for tickets issued on/after March 15th, 2017. For tickets issued prior to March 15th, 2017, the fee is $50 USD.",
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That's why our same-day travel\nchange service offers options when you need to make a change to your flight.\n\n## Learn More\n\nExpand All\n\n * Same-Day Confirmed\n\n## Same-Day Confirmed\n\nExpand All\n\n * When You Need to Change Your Flight\n\n##### Eligibility\n\n * You can use the same-day confirmed option for travel within the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Delta and Delta Connection® flights.\n * You may request a same-day flight change within 24 hours prior to the departure time of your original flight; however changes are limited to flights departing on the same day of ticketed departure.\n * If you have a flexible fare (usually a refundable ticket), you may be able to change your itinerary without a fee.\n * If you have an Economy fare, you can only be rebooked in the same fare class as your original flight.\n * If you have a premium cabin fare, -- including Delta OneTM, First and Business Class -- you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in the premium cabin.\n * If you are traveling in Delta Comfort+ on a W fare, you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in Delta Comfort+. If there is not a seat available in Delta Comfort+, you may be eligible to Same Day Confirm in a Main Cabin seat in some circumstances.\n * Award Tickets are same-day confirmed eligible.\n * Origin, destination or co-terminal (LGA to JFK) changes are not same-day confirmed eligible.\n * Same-Day Confirmed changes from connection to non-stop flights are not permitted.\n * Basic Economy fares (E) are not eligible for same-day confirmed travel changes.\n\n * Fees\n\n##### Fees\n\nSilver Medallion members, general SkyMiles members and non-members:\n\n * $75 USD Same-Day Change Fee* - If your requested flight is same-day confirmed eligible\n * Applicable Change Fee -These fees vary based on your ticket and its fare rules, and will be due if you have a restricted fare and your requested flight is outside of same-day travel eligibility. Change fees are dictated by the fare rules.\n\nDiamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members:\n\n * $75 USD Same-Day Confirmed Fee Waived* - If the requested flight is same-day confirmed eligible the fee will be waived.\n * Applicable Change Fee - These fees vary based on your ticket and its fare rules, and will be due if you have a restricted fare and your requested flight is outside of same-day travel eligibility. Change fees are dictated by the fare rules.\n\nBasic Economy (E) fares are not eligible to make same-day confirmed or same-\nday standby travel changes, regardless of Medallion or other elite status.\n\n*Same Day Confirmed fee is $75 USD for tickets issues on/after March 15th, 2017. For tickets issues prior to March 15th, 2017, the fee is $50 USD.\n\n * Additional Rules\n\n##### Additional Rules\n\n * Medallion complimentary upgrades do not transfer to your rebooked ticket.\n * Trip Extras or seats purchased for the original flight do not transfer to your rebooked ticket. 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"Both an art form and a gamble, flying standby requires patience, flexibility and the willingness to smile in the face of adversity. Like any gamble, volunteering to travel standby —essentially serving as seat-filler for unsold or unclaimed airline seats—could yield rewards like complimentary upgrades to first class or the crushing disappointment of being stuck at an airport for hours on end. Still, according to TPG Contributor Liana Lozada, the gamble is worthwhile, as there’s money to be saved—sometimes a lot of money.",
"There’s no need to wait standby forever—there are things you can do to sway the odds in your favor. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)",
"Standby listing. If you’re a ticketed passenger and want to board a different but same-day flight, you can choose to be listed as a standby passenger for your new desired departure. This listing must be done either in person by an airport ticket agent or over the phone by an airline reservations rep, and requires paying a minimal standby fee ($50 on average). If you’re chosen for a standby seat, though, you’ll bypass hefty flight-change or cancellation fees, and can usually still claim the miles from your original ticket if your flight route remains intact.",
"Buddy passes. Airline employees and retirees also fly standby, but follow a different listing and boarding procedure. Airline employees and retirees are able to distribute and issue “buddy passes” to friends and family to help ease their out-of-pocket expenses; these discounted standby vouchers, which are distributed annually to airline workers, can be anywhere from 30-60% off a retail ticket purchased online and normally include checking two standard- sized checked bags. Most airlines give the recipient a year to use their issued buddy pass.",
"At the gate, standby passengers are highlighted on the departure’s boarding screen, and are called to board by the ticket agent; those who paid for a standby slot board first, followed by highest-to-lowest company seniority employees and buddy pass holders. On an empty flight, buddy pass travelers occasionally get upgraded to first or business class without having to pay extra.",
"Standby and buddy pass travelers are at the bottom of the airline’s priority list. Outside of not making it onto any of their desired flights tried for (the industry calls those who do not get on the flight they listed for “bumped” passengers) and potentially overnighting in an unknown city, one also runs the risk of parting with their checked-in bag.",
"These flyers agree not to be compensated or accommodated for canceled or missed flights, or for overall inconveniences. It’s also the flyer’s responsibility to get listed on the flights they want, even after being bumped. Basically, whatever happens, happens—you just have to suck it up and smile.",
"Buddy passers are also viewed as company representatives, so entitlements and revenue perks are excluded, and polite, low key behavior is expected. To boot, miles covered on buddy passes cannot be claimed for business expenses. Buddy passes are meant for leisure travel only, so using them for business purposes could lead to the airline employee losing their travel benefits.",
"Clearly, standby and buddy passing is not for everyone, but it can be a godsend for solo, budget, or flexible travelers. The prices for both these non-revenue avenues do not fluctuate; the standby fee is set, and buddy pass prices are determined by the distance from departure city to arrival city, for both domestic and international flights.",
"For buddy passers, having an airline employee issue a pass the night before a desired flight will cost the same as issuing two months in advance. Swaying- with-the-wind types with airline-employee pals, take note.",
"Improving your odds with this unpredictable travel choice all starts with research. Take time to research the best days and airports to fly to and from a few weeks before; the airline employee/retiree who provided the pass could prove helpful here, since they can view flight availabilities on their employee website. Though airline agents have access to this information, they are less likely to give it freely, or take the time to strategize flight routes.",
"As expected, long weekends, holidays, and major national or city-wide events will elevate airport traffic, so avoiding these scenarios will up your chances of getting onto a flight. If holiday travel is a must, though, flying on the actual holiday is the easiest option.",
"For those traveling abroad, note that international travelers are less likely to be “no-shows”—a nickname for those who got stuck in traffic or sleep through their morning alarm—but overseas flights are also less likely to sell out, especially during low season. International standby travel is a toss-up, but as I mentioned earlier, the reward could be great: Business class on a flight from France is worth a little flexibility, at least in my book.",
"Mobility is a standby traveler’s ally, so pack light, but be prepared to check a bag at the gate in order to meet weight and cargo restrictions, even if it’s a carry-on bag. Gate agents are less likely to ask revenue passengers to check their bags, and will wait for the last of the standby bunch to meet the flight standards.",
"Once settled on a flying date, arrive at the airport as early as possible. Listing on the day’s earliest flight increases the chances of getting on a preferred flight. Early flights are also more likely to have no-shows. Flying standby will give you a newfound appreciation for these people—just try not to be one of them.",
"Once at the gate, never leave before the plane taxis out, even if it looks like there is no chance of getting on. Final seat miscounts sometimes lead to last-minute openings, with gate agents flying back outside to rapidly fill them in. This has happened to me on more than one occasion, and I was able to scurry to a seat with my lightly-packed carry-on.",
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"parsed_md": "No Need to Wait for Tips on Flying Standby—They're Here\n\nSkip to content\n\nChange To UK\n\nSubscribe\n\nNews\n\n# No Need to Wait for Tips on Flying Standby—They’re Here\n\nLiana Lozada\n\nApr 14, 2015\n\nThis post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers.\nWe may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms\napply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising\nPolicy, visit this page.\n\nBoth an art form and a gamble, flying standby requires patience, flexibility\nand the willingness to smile in the face of adversity. Like any gamble,\nvolunteering to travel standby —essentially serving as seat-filler for unsold\nor unclaimed airline seats—could yield rewards like complimentary upgrades to\nfirst class or the crushing disappointment of being stuck at an airport for\nhours on end. Still, according to TPG Contributor Liana Lozada, the gamble is\nworthwhile, as there’s money to be saved—sometimes a lot of money.\n\nThere’s no need to wait standby forever—there are things you can do to sway\nthe odds in your favor. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)\n\nTravelers can choose to fly standby in a couple of ways:\n\nStandby listing. If you’re a ticketed passenger and want to board a different\nbut same-day flight, you can choose to be listed as a standby passenger for\nyour new desired departure. This listing must be done either in person by an\nairport ticket agent or over the phone by an airline reservations rep, and\nrequires paying a minimal standby fee ($50 on average). If you’re chosen for a\nstandby seat, though, you’ll bypass hefty flight-change or cancellation fees,\nand can usually still claim the miles from your original ticket if your flight\nroute remains intact.\n\nBuddy passes. Airline employees and retirees also fly standby, but follow a\ndifferent listing and boarding procedure. Airline employees and retirees are\nable to distribute and issue “buddy passes” to friends and family to help ease\ntheir out-of-pocket expenses; these discounted standby vouchers, which are\ndistributed annually to airline workers, can be anywhere from 30-60% off a\nretail ticket purchased online and normally include checking two standard-\nsized checked bags. Most airlines give the recipient a year to use their\nissued buddy pass.\n\nAt the gate, standby passengers are highlighted on the departure’s boarding\nscreen, and are called to board by the ticket agent; those who paid for a\nstandby slot board first, followed by highest-to-lowest company seniority\nemployees and buddy pass holders. On an empty flight, buddy pass travelers\noccasionally get upgraded to first or business class without having to pay\nextra.\n\nSo what’s the catch to flying standby? Well, there are a few.\n\nThe goal of the standby game is to get past the gate—and onto the next flight.\n\nThe Risks\n\nStandby and buddy pass travelers are at the bottom of the airline’s priority\nlist. Outside of not making it onto any of their desired flights tried for\n(the industry calls those who do not get on the flight they listed for\n“bumped” passengers) and potentially overnighting in an unknown city, one also\nruns the risk of parting with their checked-in bag.\n\nThese flyers agree not to be compensated or accommodated for canceled or\nmissed flights, or for overall inconveniences. It’s also the flyer’s\nresponsibility to get listed on the flights they want, even after being\nbumped. Basically, whatever happens, happens—you just have to suck it up and\nsmile.\n\nBuddy passers are also viewed as company representatives, so entitlements and\nrevenue perks are excluded, and polite, low key behavior is expected. To boot,\nmiles covered on buddy passes cannot be claimed for business expenses. Buddy\npasses are meant for leisure travel only, so using them for business purposes\ncould lead to the airline employee losing their travel benefits.\n\nSometimes, getting onto an earlier flight can make all the difference to your\ntrip.\n\nThe Rewards\n\nClearly, standby and buddy passing is not for everyone, but it can be a\ngodsend for solo, budget, or flexible travelers. The prices for both these\nnon-revenue avenues do not fluctuate; the standby fee is set, and buddy pass\nprices are determined by the distance from departure city to arrival city, for\nboth domestic and international flights.\n\nFor buddy passers, having an airline employee issue a pass the night before a\ndesired flight will cost the same as issuing two months in advance. Swaying-\nwith-the-wind types with airline-employee pals, take note.\n\nThere’s an art to flying standby—read on for some great tips. (Photo courtesy\nof Shutterstock)\n\nHow to Win at the Standby Game\n\nImproving your odds with this unpredictable travel choice all starts with\nresearch. Take time to research the best days and airports to fly to and from\na few weeks before; the airline employee/retiree who provided the pass could\nprove helpful here, since they can view flight availabilities on their\nemployee website. Though airline agents have access to this information, they\nare less likely to give it freely, or take the time to strategize flight\nroutes.\n\nAs expected, long weekends, holidays, and major national or city-wide events\nwill elevate airport traffic, so avoiding these scenarios will up your chances\nof getting onto a flight. If holiday travel is a must, though, flying on the\nactual holiday is the easiest option.\n\nFor those traveling abroad, note that international travelers are less likely\nto be “no-shows”—a nickname for those who got stuck in traffic or sleep\nthrough their morning alarm—but overseas flights are also less likely to sell\nout, especially during low season. International standby travel is a toss-up,\nbut as I mentioned earlier, the reward could be great: Business class on a\nflight from France is worth a little flexibility, at least in my book.\n\nMobility is a standby traveler’s ally, so pack light, but be prepared to check\na bag at the gate in order to meet weight and cargo restrictions, even if it’s\na carry-on bag. Gate agents are less likely to ask revenue passengers to check\ntheir bags, and will wait for the last of the standby bunch to meet the flight\nstandards.\n\nOnce settled on a flying date, arrive at the airport as early as possible.\nListing on the day’s earliest flight increases the chances of getting on a\npreferred flight. Early flights are also more likely to have no-shows. Flying\nstandby will give you a newfound appreciation for these people—just try not to\nbe one of them.\n\nOnce at the gate, never leave before the plane taxis out, even if it looks\nlike there is no chance of getting on. Final seat miscounts sometimes lead to\nlast-minute openings, with gate agents flying back outside to rapidly fill\nthem in. 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265,761 | How To Make a Sex on the Beach Cocktail | To make a traditional Sex on the Beach cocktail, add the peach schnapps, vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice to a shaker and fill the shaker three quarters of the way with ice. Next, hold the shaker with both hands and shake the cocktail for 15 seconds to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Then, strain the mixture into a highball glass and garnish the cocktail with an orange slice or maraschino cherry before serving it. | [
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"The Sex on the Beach cocktail is known as much for its provocative name as its fruity, refreshing taste. It’s unclear exactly when or where the drink was invented, but popular liquor-soaked lore points to a Florida bartender who created the drink in 1987 as part of a liquor distribution company’s promotion to sell peach schnapps. The only problem with that theory, however, is that the drink was already included in the 1982 “American Bartenders School Guide to Drinks.”",
"While no one can agree where the drink originated, many suggest the cocktail may have been invented when a bartender combined a Fuzzy Navel (peach schnapps and orange juice) with a Cape Codder (vodka and cranberry juice). Put those two drinks together, and all the constituent parts of the Sex on the Beach are accounted for. Some recipes also call for a small measure of crème de cassis, but that is usually considered optional.",
"The Sex on the Beach was a mainstay of 1980s and 1990s cocktail menus, and though it fell out of favor during the ensuring craft cocktail renaissance, it’s still a popular call at beach bars and a favorite among vacationers.",
"The Sex on the Beach is very easy to make, so you might try mixing one for your next cocktail party. Fresh orange juice will add bright acidity and produce a fresher tasting drink. Some people prefer to sub pineapple juice for the OJ, but orange will keep the cocktail classic. Any solid vodka will do, as it provides a mostly neutral base that lets the peach liqueur and fruit juices take center stage. Merge your ingredients, take a sip, and transport yourself to the beach one cocktail at a time.",
"Add the vodka, peach schnapps, Chambord (if using), orange juice and cranberry juice to a shaker with ice and shake.",
"I don't like this at all. It's not the worst. Sure, this will do. I'm a fan—would recommend. Amazing! I love it! Thanks for your rating!"
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"A refreshing, sweet and scrummy cocktail. A glass of ice is filled with vodka, melon liqueur, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice. It's the perfect summer drink to enjoy anytime of the year.",
"In a tall glass full of ice, pour vodka, melon liqueur and raspberry liqueur. Fill glass with pineapple juice; stir.",
"The submitter wasn't joking it's both sweet and WOW it's powerful. Pretty good drink but the colour isn't so appealing",
"The color of this drink is unappetizing- it looks like murky iced tea. That's the reason for 3 instead of 4 stars. The taste of the drink is ok- nothing more. It's strong because of all the booze, but the taste doesn't really warrant the cost (drunkeness or money) of the drink. Not something I'll make again. Thanks anyway!",
"I shook the alcohol and pineapple juice in a martini shaker with ice, poured it over ice and topped it off with Diet 7-Up to dilute the sweetness a little."
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"Shaking is hands down the most efficient way to simultaneously chill and dilute a cocktail—assuming you do it properly, that is. A good shake will cause the ice to rattle around violently in the shaker, cooling the surrounding liquid as it breaks down and releases water into the drink. Then again, shaking also causes drinks to foam up, which sometimes results in a cocktail that doesn't look so stunning.",
"So when should you get shaking? Our basic rule of thumb is to shake any drink that contains juice, dairy, or eggs. These ingredients generally look better in a glass and have a more pleasing texture when they're foamy. Just think of how satisfying whipped cream and meringue taste and feel.",
"Beginners can get nervous about whether they're using a proper shaking technique, but the truth is, it's an easy thing to master if you follow some simple steps. And, unlike stirring, shaking allows you to express personal style and wit, which are always fun guests at a cocktail party.",
"There are two common types of cocktail shakers. The first, known as a cobbler, is the frequently gifted three-piece style you'll see in most housewares stores. But here's the thing: They're best avoided. The metal-on-metal construction means that the pieces seize up when they're cold, which makes them difficult to open for cleaning or reuse. Also, the strainer design leads to slow strains, and, if you have any muddled ingredients in the drink, some bits of leaves might slip through the big strainer holes and out into your drink.",
"A Boston shaker, on the other hand, consists of a shaking tin and a mixing glass. They open easily, they're relatively inexpensive, and even if the mixing glass breaks, you can replace it for cheap. Using a Boston does require you to have a separate strainer, but that means you can choose a strainer that'll do the job well.",
"What about those all-metal Boston shakers, like the one featured in our video above? Generally made of one larger tin and one smaller tin, they're increasingly popular with pro bartenders. They're a great tool for temperature control, but if you're just a beginner, you may want to stick with a transparent glass for now. That's because by building your cocktail in the mixing glass and then sealing the tin to the top of it, you can watch what you're doing as you add ingredients to the glass. Using an all-tin shaker denies you the transparency of glass, and might make you more prone to mistakes.",
"You gotta get that cocktail out of the shaker and into your glass—preferably without the muddled bits and the ice you've used to dilute the drink. So, assuming you're taking our advice and steering clear of the cobbler, you'll need a strainer to pair with your Boston shaker.",
"As with shakers, there are a couple of commonplace types of strainers. The first is known as a julep strainer, and it has a perforated, bowl-shaped cup attached to a handle. By and large, though, we prefer the Hawthorne strainer, which consists of a flat disk affixed to a coiled spring. The spring traps large chunks or slivers of ice and other solid ingredients, such as muddled fruit or mint leaves. The spring also allows you to control the flow of liquid from the shaker, and the strainer does a generally excellent job of keeping small ice chips, citrus pulp, and particles of muddled ingredients in the shaker, where they belong.",
"Not quite sure what drink to make? You're in luck. We have hundreds of cocktail recipes to help you get started.",
"Ice might sound like the most obvious of ingredients, but it merits a bit more conversation. We previously thought that the one-inch Tovolo ice cubes we use for stirring drinks were also the best choice for shaking. I have since seen the light. The Death & Co book suggests using larger cubes for shaking. At D & Co, the bartenders carve a large block of ice down into two-inch cubes, but you can achieve the same effect at home by using the larger Tovolo King Cube mold. D & Co's rationale is that using larger cubes (with less surface area compared to mass) allows you to shake a drink for longer before it reaches proper dilution. Because these large cubes break apart very slowly, it's hard to go wrong and over-dilute the cocktail. The resulting drink will be cold and well aerated.",
"Well aerated.... what does that mean? When you shake a drink, you introduce air bubbles. The larger the cube, the smaller the bubbles it produces, which leads to a finer texture. Texture, Jeffrey Morgenthaler writes in The Bar Book, is \"the difference between a good cocktail and a great cocktail, particularly in juice-forward cocktails and definitely in drinks that contain dairy.\"",
"The professionals differ on one important point beyond this. D & Co bartenders shake with the two large cubes, but they shake for a long time to get the dilution right. Dave Arnold, in Liquid Intelligence, advocates another approach: Use one large cube and several smaller cubes. The large cube will provide aeration and texture; the small cubes will provide dilution.",
"1. Chill your serving glass. You can store it for a short time in the freezer or a longer time in the fridge, or you can fill it with a mix of ice and water and set it aside for five minutes, or you can do that extra-quick frozen-vodka trick.",
"2. Measure your ingredients. Using a jigger (or a liquid-measuring cup), pour your ingredients into the mixing glass or smaller tin. If your recipe calls for muddling, now's the time to do that, too.",
"3. Add the ice. If you have a diverse collection of ice cube trays, go ahead and add two large (two-inch) cubes, and follow up with some smaller (one-inch) cubes as well. If you don't have any large (or even square) cubes, worry not. Just fill the shaker about three-quarters of the way with regular ol' ice. Your drink may not be professional-quality, but it'll taste just fine.",
"4. Seal the shaker. To close the shaker so that it doesn't leak when you're shaking, you need to ensure a tight seal. Place the empty metal mixing tin over the top of the filled shaker at a slight angle. Using the heel of your hand, tap sharply against the base of the tin. You don't need to hit the tin hard, just firmly. If you've sealed your shaker properly, you should be able to pick the entire contraption up from your counter or table just by lifting the tin. If you lift the top tin and the base stays on the table, you don't have a seal.",
"5. Assume the position. Hold the shaker away from your guests, in your dominant hand over your shoulder. If anything leaks, it will leak away from your guests and behind you, instead of spraying your guests in the face.",
"6. Shake! Shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds. You want to break up the ice and mix everything thoroughly. A short, wimpy shake will not achieve this. You don't need to go crazy, though. You should hear the ice rattling around in the shaker, striking the sides, top, and bottom. Let the shaker tell you how vigorous is vigorous enough.",
"7. Unseal the shaker. To break the seal when you're done shaking, hold the contraption in your nondominant hand and look at it carefully. On the inner part of the curve, the two pieces are snuggled up together, like two birds of a feather should be. On the outer part of the curve, there's a wider gap between them. What you're looking for is the spot where the two just start to separate, as in the picture below:",
"This is where you'll aim to hit the thing with the heel of your dominant hand to break it apart. Again, you don't need to hit it hard; just firmly, right where the gap is starting to form.",
"8. Pour. Remove the mixing glass (if you're using one) and set it aside, leaving the cocktail and ice in the tin. Meanwhile, set up your serving glasses, add fresh ice if it's called for, and strain the shaken cocktail right in. Garnish away and drink it on down.",
"All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.",
"Michael Dietsch is a barfly, booze hound, book hoarder, jazz fiend, and technographer. He lives with his wife, kids, and cats in the D.C. suburbs. When he's not out on the town, he's usually at home doing laundry and writing.",
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"parsed_md": "Cocktails 101: How to Shake a Cocktail | Serious Eats\n\nSerious Eats\n\nThe official credit card of Serious Eats\n\n * Recipes\n * Meal\n * Drinks\n * Cocktails\n\nMore Breadcrumbs\n\n * Techniques\n\n# Cocktails 101: How to Shake a Cocktail\n\nMichael Dietsch\n\n9 Printer-Friendly Version\n\nPublished: November 30, 2016 Last Updated: April 26, 2019\n\nSerious Eats\n\n### VIDEOS\n\nWatch More Videos Replay\n\n[Video: Serious Eats. Photographs: Vicky Wasik]\n\nShaking is hands down the most efficient way to simultaneously chill and\ndilute a cocktail—assuming you do it properly, that is. A good shake will\ncause the ice to rattle around violently in the shaker, cooling the\nsurrounding liquid as it breaks down and releases water into the drink. Then\nagain, shaking also causes drinks to foam up, which sometimes results in a\ncocktail that doesn't look so stunning.\n\nSo when should you get shaking? Our basic rule of thumb is to shake any drink\nthat contains juice, dairy, or eggs. These ingredients generally look better\nin a glass and have a more pleasing texture when they're foamy. Just think of\nhow satisfying whipped cream and meringue taste and feel.\n\nBeginners can get nervous about whether they're using a proper shaking\ntechnique, but the truth is, it's an easy thing to master if you follow some\nsimple steps. And, unlike stirring, shaking allows you to express personal\nstyle and wit, which are always fun guests at a cocktail party.\n\n### What You'll Need\n\nBefore we get into the step-by-step, there are a few basic items you'll want\nto have on-hand.\n\n#### 1\\. A Cocktail Shaker\n\nThere are two common types of cocktail shakers. The first, known as a cobbler,\nis the frequently gifted three-piece style you'll see in most housewares\nstores. But here's the thing: They're best avoided. The metal-on-metal\nconstruction means that the pieces seize up when they're cold, which makes\nthem difficult to open for cleaning or reuse. Also, the strainer design leads\nto slow strains, and, if you have any muddled ingredients in the drink, some\nbits of leaves might slip through the big strainer holes and out into your\ndrink.\n\nA Boston shaker, on the other hand, consists of a shaking tin and a mixing\nglass. They open easily, they're relatively inexpensive, and even if the\nmixing glass breaks, you can replace it for cheap. Using a Boston does require\nyou to have a separate strainer, but that means you can choose a strainer\nthat'll do the job well.\n\n#### 2 Piece Boston Shaker Bar Set\n\n$16.95from Amazon\n\nWhat about those all-metal Boston shakers, like the one featured in our video\nabove? Generally made of one larger tin and one smaller tin, they're\nincreasingly popular with pro bartenders. They're a great tool for temperature\ncontrol, but if you're just a beginner, you may want to stick with a\ntransparent glass for now. That's because by building your cocktail in the\nmixing glass and then sealing the tin to the top of it, you can watch what\nyou're doing as you add ingredients to the glass. Using an all-tin shaker\ndenies you the transparency of glass, and might make you more prone to\nmistakes.\n\n#### 2\\. A Cocktail Strainer\n\nYou gotta get that cocktail out of the shaker and into your glass—preferably\nwithout the muddled bits and the ice you've used to dilute the drink. So,\nassuming you're taking our advice and steering clear of the cobbler, you'll\nneed a strainer to pair with your Boston shaker.\n\nAs with shakers, there are a couple of commonplace types of strainers. The\nfirst is known as a julep strainer, and it has a perforated, bowl-shaped cup\nattached to a handle. By and large, though, we prefer the Hawthorne strainer,\nwhich consists of a flat disk affixed to a coiled spring. The spring traps\nlarge chunks or slivers of ice and other solid ingredients, such as muddled\nfruit or mint leaves. The spring also allows you to control the flow of liquid\nfrom the shaker, and the strainer does a generally excellent job of keeping\nsmall ice chips, citrus pulp, and particles of muddled ingredients in the\nshaker, where they belong.\n\n#### OXO SteeL Cocktail Strainer\n\n$7.99from Amazon\n\n#### 3\\. The Ingredients for Your Cocktail\n\nNot quite sure what drink to make? You're in luck. We have hundreds of\ncocktail recipes to help you get started.\n\n#### 4\\. Ice Cubes\n\nIce might sound like the most obvious of ingredients, but it merits a bit more\nconversation. We previously thought that the one-inch Tovolo ice cubes we use\nfor stirring drinks were also the best choice for shaking. I have since seen\nthe light. The Death & Co book suggests using larger cubes for shaking. At D &\nCo, the bartenders carve a large block of ice down into two-inch cubes, but\nyou can achieve the same effect at home by using the larger Tovolo King Cube\nmold. D & Co's rationale is that using larger cubes (with less surface area\ncompared to mass) allows you to shake a drink for longer before it reaches\nproper dilution. Because these large cubes break apart very slowly, it's hard\nto go wrong and over-dilute the cocktail. The resulting drink will be cold and\nwell aerated.\n\n#### Tovolo King Cube Ice Mold Tray, Long Lasting Sturdy Silicone, Fade-\nResistant, 2 Inch Cubes, Stratus Blue\n\n$8.95from Amazon\n\nWell aerated.... what does that mean? When you shake a drink, you introduce\nair bubbles. The larger the cube, the smaller the bubbles it produces, which\nleads to a finer texture. Texture, Jeffrey Morgenthaler writes in The Bar\nBook, is \"the difference between a good cocktail and a great cocktail,\nparticularly in juice-forward cocktails and definitely in drinks that contain\ndairy.\"\n\nThe professionals differ on one important point beyond this. D & Co bartenders\nshake with the two large cubes, but they shake for a long time to get the\ndilution right. Dave Arnold, in Liquid Intelligence, advocates another\napproach: Use one large cube and several smaller cubes. The large cube will\nprovide aeration and texture; the small cubes will provide dilution.\n\n### Let's Shake!\n\nNow for the fun part. Here we go:\n\n1\\. Chill your serving glass. You can store it for a short time in the freezer\nor a longer time in the fridge, or you can fill it with a mix of ice and water\nand set it aside for five minutes, or you can do that extra-quick frozen-vodka\ntrick.\n\n2\\. Measure your ingredients. Using a jigger (or a liquid-measuring cup), pour\nyour ingredients into the mixing glass or smaller tin. If your recipe calls\nfor muddling, now's the time to do that, too.\n\n3\\. Add the ice. If you have a diverse collection of ice cube trays, go ahead\nand add two large (two-inch) cubes, and follow up with some smaller (one-inch)\ncubes as well. If you don't have any large (or even square) cubes, worry not.\nJust fill the shaker about three-quarters of the way with regular ol' ice.\nYour drink may not be professional-quality, but it'll taste just fine.\n\n4\\. Seal the shaker. To close the shaker so that it doesn't leak when you're\nshaking, you need to ensure a tight seal. Place the empty metal mixing tin\nover the top of the filled shaker at a slight angle. Using the heel of your\nhand, tap sharply against the base of the tin. You don't need to hit the tin\nhard, just firmly. If you've sealed your shaker properly, you should be able\nto pick the entire contraption up from your counter or table just by lifting\nthe tin. If you lift the top tin and the base stays on the table, you don't\nhave a seal.\n\n5\\. Assume the position. Hold the shaker away from your guests, in your\ndominant hand over your shoulder. If anything leaks, it will leak away from\nyour guests and behind you, instead of spraying your guests in the face.\n\n6\\. Shake! Shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds. You want to break up the\nice and mix everything thoroughly. A short, wimpy shake will not achieve this.\nYou don't need to go crazy, though. You should hear the ice rattling around in\nthe shaker, striking the sides, top, and bottom. Let the shaker tell you how\nvigorous is vigorous enough.\n\n7\\. Unseal the shaker. To break the seal when you're done shaking, hold the\ncontraption in your nondominant hand and look at it carefully. On the inner\npart of the curve, the two pieces are snuggled up together, like two birds of\na feather should be. On the outer part of the curve, there's a wider gap\nbetween them. What you're looking for is the spot where the two just start to\nseparate, as in the picture below:\n\nThis is where you'll aim to hit the thing with the heel of your dominant hand\nto break it apart. Again, you don't need to hit it hard; just firmly, right\nwhere the gap is starting to form.\n\n8\\. Pour. Remove the mixing glass (if you're using one) and set it aside,\nleaving the cocktail and ice in the tin. Meanwhile, set up your serving\nglasses, add fresh ice if it's called for, and strain the shaken cocktail\nright in. Garnish away and drink it on down.\n\nCheers!\n\nFor more cocktail-making techniques, pay a visit to our complete guide to\nmaking cocktails at home.\n\nAll products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. 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"2 parts vodka 1 1/2 parts Bacardi® Limon rum 2 parts grenadine syrup 2 1/2 parts orange juice 1 part gold tequila 1 part Southern Comfort® peach liqueur",
"2 shots Absolut® vodka 2 shots peach schnapps 1 dash grapefruit juice 1 dash lime juice 1 splash grenadine syrup",
"1/2 oz Yukon Jack® Canadian whisky 1/2 oz Malibu® coconut rum 1/2 oz Southern Comfort® peach liqueur 1/2 oz banana liqueur 1 splash cranberry juice 1 splash pineapple juice 1 splash orange juice",
"Add vodka and peach schnapps to a highball glass over ice. Fill with equal measures of cranberry juice and orange juice, and stir.",
"Pour the rum into a highball glass. Almost-fill with pineapple juice, and top with grenadine and sprite. Coconut rum can be substituted for malibu rum.",
"Pour ingredients over crushed ice in a Highball glass. Stir until mixture is pink. Add a bit of cranberry juice if you want to make it Bettsy Style.",
"1 oz Arrow® peach schnapps 1 oz Absolut® vodka 1 oz Midori® melon liqueur pineapple juice orange juice 1 tbsp sloe gin",
"Fill glass with ice, insert a straw and then add the first three ingredients (Vodka, Midori, Schnapps) then layer the juices using a barspoon to get a separation of alcohol and mixers. Leave a little room at top of glass to float the Sloe gin on top.",
"*The drink should look like a Stop Light. Green at the bottom, yellow in the middle and red on top.",
"1 oz vodka 1 oz peach schnapps 1/2 oz Southern Comfort® peach liqueur 1/2 oz Blue Curacao liqueur 1 oz Midori® melon liqueur orange juice",
"1 part triple sec 1 part peach schnapps 1 part Chambord® raspberry liqueur 1 part Midori® melon liqueur 1 part grapefruit juice",
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"parsed_md": "Sex on the Beach drink recipes\n\nCocktails > Long drinks > by popular names > Sex on the Beach\n\n# Sex on the Beach drink recipes\n\n1/1\n\n1-12 of 12 recipes\n\nGreek Sex On The Beach recipe\n\n2 parts vodka 1 1/2 parts Bacardi® Limon rum 2 parts grenadine syrup 2 1/2\nparts orange juice 1 part gold tequila 1 part Southern Comfort® peach liqueur\n\nPut all ingredients in together, and shake. Serve in a glass filled up to 2/3\nwith ice.\n\n20% (40 proof)\n\nServe in: Highball Glass\n\n|\n\nSex On An Arizona Beach recipe\n\n2 shots Absolut® vodka 2 shots peach schnapps 1 dash grapefruit juice 1 dash\nlime juice 1 splash grenadine syrup\n\nMix ingredients and add some ice.\n\n30% (60 proof)\n\nServe in: Hurricane Glass \n \n---|--- \n \nSex On My Face recipe\n\n1/2 oz Yukon Jack® Canadian whisky 1/2 oz Malibu® coconut rum 1/2 oz Southern\nComfort® peach liqueur 1/2 oz banana liqueur 1 splash cranberry juice 1 splash\npineapple juice 1 splash orange juice\n\nMix in tall glass w/ice.\n\n28% (56 proof)\n\nServe in: Collins Glass\n\n|\n\nSex on the Beach recipe\n\n1 1/2 oz vodka 1/2 oz peach schnapps 2 oz cranberry juice 2 oz orange juice\n\nAdd vodka and peach schnapps to a highball glass over ice. Fill with equal\nmeasures of cranberry juice and orange juice, and stir.\n\n11% (22 proof)\n\nServe in: Highball Glass \n \nSex on the Beach #10 recipe\n\n1 part Smirnoff® vodka 1 part Cointreau® orange liqueur 1 part Passoa® liqueur\n1 part orange juice\n\nShake vigorously with some ice, strain into a hurricane glass, and serve.\n\nServe in: Hurricane Glass\n\n|\n\nSex on the Beach #12 recipe\n\n1 1/2 oz vodka 1/2 oz peach schnapps 1/2 oz Chambord® raspberry liqueur\ncranberry juice orange juice\n\nMix all ingredients in order in ordinary glass. Add cranberry and orange juice\nto your liking.\n\nServe in: Highball Glass \n \nSex on the Beach #7 recipe\n\n1 shot peach schnapps 1 shot grenadine syrup 1 shot vodka fill with orange\njuice\n\nCombine all ingredients and stir heavily. Serve cold.\n\nServe in: Highball Glass\n\n|\n\nSex on the Beach #8 recipe\n\n1 shot Malibu® coconut rum pineapple juice 1 dash grenadine syrup 1 splash\nSprite® soda\n\nPour the rum into a highball glass. Almost-fill with pineapple juice, and top\nwith grenadine and sprite. Coconut rum can be substituted for malibu rum.\n\nServe in: Highball Glass \n \nSex on the Beach - Bettsy Styl...\n\n1 oz vodka 1/2 oz melon liqueur 1 tbsp grenadine syrup top with orange juice\n\nPour ingredients over crushed ice in a Highball glass. Stir until mixture is\npink. Add a bit of cranberry juice if you want to make it Bettsy Style.\n\nServe in: Highball Glass\n\n|\n\nSex on the Brain recipe\n\n1 oz Arrow® peach schnapps 1 oz Absolut® vodka 1 oz Midori® melon liqueur\npineapple juice orange juice 1 tbsp sloe gin\n\nFill glass with ice, insert a straw and then add the first three ingredients\n(Vodka, Midori, Schnapps) then layer the juices using a barspoon to get a\nseparation of alcohol and mixers. Leave a little room at top of glass to float\nthe Sloe gin on top.\n\nGarnish with a cherry and orange wedge.\n\n*The drink should look like a Stop Light. Green at the bottom, yellow in the middle and red on top.\n\nServe in: Hurricane Glass \n \nSex on the Grass recipe\n\n1 oz vodka 1 oz peach schnapps 1/2 oz Southern Comfort® peach liqueur 1/2 oz\nBlue Curacao liqueur 1 oz Midori® melon liqueur orange juice\n\nShake all except orange juice with ice. Pour into a hiball glass filled with\nice. Fill with orange juice.\n\nServe in: Highball Glass\n\n|\n\nSex on the Pool Table recipe\n\n1 part triple sec 1 part peach schnapps 1 part Chambord® raspberry liqueur 1\npart Midori® melon liqueur 1 part grapefruit juice\n\nMix equal parts of each alcohol over ice, and top with grapefruit juice. Shake\nto blend.\n\nServe in: Hurricane Glass \n \nhome | sitemap | links | privacy policy | privacy preference | terms and\nconditions | disclaimer | advertising | contact AdChoices DrinksMixer.com, A\nproperty of SheKnows.com, LLC. © 2019 SheKnows.com, LLC. All rights reserved.\n\nCocktails Shots Punches Liqueurs Non-Alcoholic Beer & Ale Coffee & Tea\n\nGlossary Bartender guide Shaking/stirring Terminology Measurements Glassware\nDrinking games Get the widget Custom Bar\n\nSubmit a recipe!\n\nPopular drink recipes in this category...\n\n1\\. Greek Sex On The Beach 2. Sex On An Arizona Beach 3. Sex On My Face 4. Sex\non the Beach 5. Sex on the Beach #10 6. Sex on the Beach #12 7. Sex on the\nBeach #7 8. Sex on the Beach #8 9. Sex on the Beach - Bet... 10. Sex on the\nBrain 11. Sex on the Grass 12. Sex on the Pool Table\n\nHome Search drinks Bartender guide Glossary Drinking games\n\nFIND A DRINK BY LETTER: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z\n\n"
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