In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Institute a "switch off when done" policy for all computers, televisions, telephones, air conditioning units, lights, and other electronics when you're not using them. This can help you save hundreds of dollars in energy bills and reduce your energy consumption. Unplug any seldom used electronics or appliances, like a mini fridge in a meeting room that's rarely used or an old coffee grinder in your kitchen. If you are going away on vacation, unplug your electronics and appliances. If your fridge is full, empty it or leave it on so that the food doesn't spoil. LED lightbulbs are affordable and easy to find at your local hardware store. These lightbulbs use up to 75% less energy than incandescent lightbulbs and come in a variety of shapes and light levels. You can find these in just about any store that sells lightbulbs and lamps, including home improvement stores. If you have lots of electronics or appliances that require an electrical outlet, plug them into a power strip. When these items are not in use, you can switch them all off at once to prevent "phantom" energy loss. Power strips are a great choice if you have multiple appliances grouped together in the same area, such as a computer, printer, scanner, etc. It is important that your computer is set to go to sleep or power down when not in use. If you plan to take a short break and go back to using your computer, allow it to hibernate rather than display a screen saver, which is a big energy waster. This should also apply to all your other computer accessories, such as printers and scanners. It's most efficient to keep the temperature in your house between 77 and 80F (25 and 27C) in the summer. Lower your thermostat to between 64 and 68F (18 and 20C) in the winter. Keep your windows covered during summer days to keep out the heat and allow natural light in during winter days to heat up the room. Recycling paper, plastic, glass, and other items can reduce your energy consumption significantly. Set up recycling bins in your home and office to encourage others to recycle rather than trash their items. Add recycling pickup to your trash service if you don't already have it. You can also recycle things like plastic bottles into craft projects, such as coin purses. The recycling rules will vary from city to city, so check with your city. Some places require you to sort items while others do not. Choosing pale colors for your walls, ceilings, and floors will actually reflect more light into the space. Select a high-gloss paint for walls to reflect even more light! These steps will allow you to take advantage of natural daylight, as well as use lower-wattage lightbulbs when you need to turn the lights on. This also has an advantage in the summer, because the walls won't absorb as much heat.
Summary: Make a habit of turning off all lights and electronics when not in use. Switch your incandescent lightbulbs to LED bulbs. Use power strips for multiple gadgets. Turn off your computer when it's not in use. Adjust your thermostat based on the temperature outside. Recycle all recyclable materials. Decorate your space in light colors.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Omega-3 fatty acids are important in the production of hormones in the body, which may in turn improve FSH levels. There is some evidence that increasing omega-3 intake through diet or supplements may decrease elevated FSH levels in some cases. Talk to your doctor before trying to adjust your FSH levels with any type of dietary, supplementation, or lifestyle change program. Medical intervention is usually the best option, and it's important for your doctor to be informed about any other treatments you're using. Good food sources of omega-3 include oily fish (salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, herring, and anchovies), walnuts, flax seeds, seaweed, and kidney beans, among others. Omega-3 supplements are also available. Dark green leafy vegetables provide the body with a range of vitamins and minerals that support a healthy endocrine system, which, in turn, may help improve your FSH levels. Dark green leafy vegetables include kale, spinach, broccoli, and cabbage, as well as sea vegetables like nori, kelp, and wakame. Your doctor may advise you to eat at least five portions of these foods per day. This can be done by blending kale into a morning smoothie, eating a green salad for lunch, and including at least two portions of green or sea veggies with dinner. If you're on a blood thinner, you may need to avoid eating dark green leafy vegetables. Talk to your doctor. Ginseng may help to support and nourish the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus, both of which contribute to your FSH levels. You can take ginseng as a supplementyour doctor may advise you to try taking two 500mg capsules twice per day, for instance. You shouldn't take more than the recommended dosage of ginseng, as it can affect the blood's ability to prevent clotting. Maca is a root vegetable that grows in high altitude areas that have intense sunlight. Maca helps to nourish the endocrine system, which may in turn help to improve your FSH levels. Maca can be found in supplement form, and the recommended dosage is often 2000-3000mg per day. Talk to your doctor about taking maca supplements, and what your ideal dose should be. Vitex is an herb that may help regulate the pituitary gland, in turn helping to balance the production of hormones in the body. There's some evidence that vitex may help lower FSH levels in some cases. Vitex can be taken in supplement form, and the recommended dosage is often 900 to 1000mg daily. Be aware that vitex capsules work best on an empty stomach, and therefore should be taken early in the morning before breakfast.
Summary: Eat more foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Consume more dark green leafy vegetables. Introduce more ginseng to your diet. Take a recommended dose of maca each day. Take vitex capsules daily, if recommended.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Lavender seeds can take a while to germinate and should be started early indoors so that they have plenty of time to grow into mature plants during the warm growing season. " Place your seeds between 2 wet paper towels, then put them into a sealable plastic bag. Store the bag with the seeds in the refrigerator, leaving it there for at least 3 weeks. If you purchased your seeds, they've already gone through this process. Only stratify your seeds if you harvested them yourself from another plant. The seed starting mix should be a light potting mix that drains well. You can either use a plastic seedling tray or a wide, shallow container without divisions. Sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil. There's no need to bury the seeds, but you should sprinkle a light layer of soil over the seeds. If using a plastic seedling tray, plant one seed per slot. If planting in a division-free container, space the seeds 1/2 to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 cm) apart. A light coating of potting mix protects the seeds, but the seeds also need access to sunlight in order to germinate. A heat tray often works best, but another work location may also work as long as the temperature remains around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). Keep the growing medium moist, but not damp, and water the seeds in the morning so that the soil can dry some before evening hits. Soil that is too damp and cool will invite fungus to grow, and fungus will destroy your seeds. Lavender seeds can take two weeks to one month to sprout. Monitor your seeds while you wait for them to sprout. Make sure the soil stays wet while you wait for them to sprout, and keep the seeds in a sunny area. After the seeds sprout, you should move the container to a location that receives plenty of direct sunlight. If no such location is available, place a fluorescent grow light about the sprouts and allow them to sit in the artificial light for eight hours a day.
Summary:
Start the seeds 6 to 12 weeks before warm weather hits. Put harvested seeds through a process called "cold stratifying. Fill a container with seed starting mix. Plant the seeds. Cover the seeds with 1/8 inch (1/3 cm) potting mix. Keep the seeds in a warm spot. Lightly water the seeds. Wait for your seeds to sprout. Give sprouted seeds plenty of light.