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White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are the body's natural defense against infections, and are a major part of the function of the immune system. They eat away foreign bacteria and other organisms that invade the body, and they are therefore responsible for immunity (the ability of the body to fight infections). Some people may have weaker immune systems genetically; others may have weaker immune systems because of viral or bacterial infections. 1.  Eating the Right Foods a.  Get enough protein.  Eating a balanced diet ensures that the right nutrients reach the bone marrow, where white blood cells are produced. Start by making sure to eat plenty of protein, which is the most important component of white blood cells.  You can get protein from meat, dairy, eggs and vegetables. b.  Choose the right fats.  Avoid saturated fats, but eat plenty of unsaturated fats. Saturated fats increase the risk of heart disease, but unsaturated fa...

The key to dog training is repetition and clarity. If you train your dog daily and stick to a single command, he will have a much easier time learning. If your dog is having trouble with the basic training approach, a pair of sticky notes can help him understand what you want him to do. Keep reading to find out how. 1.  Basic Head Shake Training a.  Follow these instructions if you are new to dog training.  This method demonstrates the fundamentals of dog training, and how to use them to teach this trick. If you already know how to train your dog but your dog is having trouble with this specific trick,  check out the sticky notes method  below. b.  Get the dog's attention with a reward.  Choose a specific reward that the dog enjoys, such as a ball, a plastic bone, or a smelly treat. Show the dog the reward at a time when the dog is attentive, but not overly excited. Command the dog to sit. If the dog is too energetic, it won't fo...

Overhead costs are the expenses paid to keep your business running, whether you are in high demand or barely producing a product. Having a solid record of your overhead costs will help you set a better price for your product or service, show where you can save money, and illuminate ways to streamline your business model. But these benefits only come from careful bookkeepers, so read on to figure out the best way to calculate your business's overhead costs. 1.  Finding Your Overhead Costs a.  Understand that overhead costs are expenses that do not directly relate to your product.  They are also known as indirect costs. Indirect costs are things like rent, administrative staff, repairs, machinery, and marketing costs that are essential to your business operations and must be paid regularly. In our example, indirect costs such as postal rates and insurance are necessary to run a business, but not making a product. b.  Know that direct cost is the ...