Article: Sorbitol, a sweetener used in most sugar-free gum, is an ingredient in lots of laxatives. If you're suffering from a bout of constipation and want to get things moving, chew a couple pieces of sugar-free gum. Don't use this as a long-term solution. High levels of sorbitol can cause stomach irritation and other digestive problems. Coconut water is increasingly popular as an after-workout drink, and it has natural laxative effects, as well as diuretic properties and other positive health benefits. Drink one bottle of coconut water to help relieve symptoms, or drink the milk of one raw coconut. Don't overdo it. Too much coconut water can have the opposite effect, giving you very loose stools. If you're suffering from constipation, take a tablespoon of all-natural extra virgin olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice in the morning on an empty stomach. Olive oil is a common home remedy used to promote digestion and lubricate stool. Similarly, flax oil and orange juice is a common, but unverified, home remedy for constipation. In general, doctors do not recommend using mineral oil or castor oil for constipation remedies. Mineral oil can cause problems such as vitamin deficiencies, and castor oil can lead to long-term constipation. The benefits of drinking warm lemon water in the morning are somewhat hard to pin down, but this is an increasingly popular home tonic thought to have any number of weight-loss, skin care, and cold-prevention properties. It's true though that lemon juice stimulates liver function, helping you digest food more thoroughly, making your stools easier to pass. Drink one cup of warm water with a tablespoon of lemon juice added first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. For added nutritional benefit and taste, add a small amount of raw honey and some turmeric powder. All-natural yoghurt, fermented kombucha drinks, and naturally-fermented sauerkraut are all excellent sources of probiotic bacteria, which are commonly used to treat digestive issues, including constipation and diarrhea. If you've been constipation as a result of viral infection or other illnesses, foods containing probiotics can be a solution. While the research regarding probiotic cultures and constipation is somewhat mixed, and probiotics are typically used to treat diarrhea, it's true that intestinal flora is an essential part of overall digestive health. Some favor the prebiotic approach over the probiotic approach because if you feed your existing probiotics, you encourage growth of the good bacteriaas opposed to ingesting good bacteria from another source (typically cows). With prebiotics you are establishing your own stable healthy gut, and don't have to rely on feeding it new bacteria. You create a situation of competitive exclusion whereby the bad bacteria is less able to find food to eat because the good bacteria is growing faster, outnumbering the bad bacteria and out-eating the bad bacteria. For a lot of people, a morning cup of coffee is a quick way to get things moving. The stimulant properties of caffeine do stimulate your intestinal muscles, making it somewhat easier to have a bowel movement. Drink a cup of coffee or some caffeinated tea in the morning to temporarily and quickly relieve constipation. Don't use this as a long-term solution to your morning toilet routine. Coffee is a diuretic, which means it draws water out of your stools and makes them more difficult to pass. Limit your caffeine in-take as much as possible. Available in most groceries stores, a few ounces of natural aloe vera juice every couple of hours can help to relieve constipation. Dried aloe vera is also commonly available in capsule form at natural food stores for use as a constipation treatment. Dandelions do have a purpose. Tea made from dandelion root is a common and effective constipation remedy, rich in phytonutrients. Dandelion root is used in a variety of natural herbal blends available commercially, for things as diverse as constipation relief, liver function, kidney function, and other digestive issues. It also tastes great and is widely available.
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Chew sugar-free gum. Drink some coconut water. Swallow a tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice. Drink warm lemon water. Try some live cultures. Drink a small amount of caffeine, temporarily. Drink a cup of aloe vera juice. Drink dandelion tea.
Article: Make sure your bender is designed for EMT conduit of the size you are using. Even a universal bender may require attaching a shoe and/or follow bar designed for EMT. This article focuses on hand benders. If you are using a hydraulic or power bender (recommended for conduit with a nominal size over 2 inches), find instructions for your specific bender model. Hickey benders tend to crush or kink EMT conduit. Use a bender with a curved track for the conduit to slot into. A stub up bend is a 90 bend near the end of the conduit. Measure the distance on the wall from the end of the conduit to the position of the bend. The radius of the bend will add extra length to the bent end of your conduit. Take this into account by subtracting a certain amount from your measurement: If you are using " EMT conduit, subtract 5" (12.7 cm). " conduit: subtract 6" (15.2 cm). 1" conduit: subtract 8" (20.3 cm. 1" conduit: subtract 11" (27.9 cm). Place your conduit on the floor. Measure from the end of the conduit to the new length you calculated, and mark the conduit at this point. Line the arrow symbol on your bender up so it points to this mark. Slot your bender onto the conduit. Make sure the bender handle is angled toward the end you measured from. If your bender does not have an arrow symbol, you may need to find the instructions for your Your foot should provide most if not all of the pressure. Without pulling, use one hand to steady the handle on your bender, and the other to steady the conduit end once it rises within reach. Apply firm, constant foot pressure, as a pause could create a kink in your conduit. Bend until the end of the conduit is vertical, or very slightly past vertical. If your conduit is 1" or larger, you may need an assistant to operate the handle. Attach a level to the vertical length of conduit. If necessary, make small adjustments to the bend until the bubble of the level is centered. The conduit will flex back slightly after you remove the bender, so bending slightly too far will provide the best results.
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Select the correct bender. Measure the desired length of the stub. Subtract the take-up height. Line the arrow mark on your bender to this measurement. Press down on the foot pedal to bend the conduit. Confirm the bend with a spirit level (recommended).
Article: While it's not necessary to buy the most expensive cosmetics, read reviews about the product you're considering buying to find out whether it's worth it. In addition to the liner, you will also need a brush that can create the look you want. A thick brush will create thick, dark lines. A thin, angled brush will give you more control and allow you to make finer lines. Look for a brush that has a bit of stiffness to it. Use a gentle cleanser and your favorite moisturizer. You want to ensure your skin is free of dirt and oil so that you have a fresh canvas to work with. Don't use an overly oily moisturizer, or the eyeliner will have trouble adhering to your skin. Don't point the brush perpendicular to your eye so you can't see what you're doing. Instead, hold the brush at an angle so you can see the tip touching your eye and can follow as you work.
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Choose the right product. Wash, dry, and moisturize your face. Hold the brush at an angle.