Problem: Article: It's important to conduct the seance in a place where there will be as few interruptions as possible. Choose a quiet space with lighting you can adjust to a dim setting. Make sure the room is comfortable and not filled with distracting electronics, loud artwork or other items that might take away from the experience. Many people mistakenly think that a seance must be conducted in a haunted place. The room or building you choose does not have to be haunted. Spirits will come to any place if they feel welcome when you call them. You may, however, wish to hold the seance in a place that holds spiritual meaning for you and the others who will be present. For example, you could hold it in the home of a loved one who has passed on if you seek to connect with that person through the seance. A seance is much more powerful if everyone there really believes that it's possible to communicate with spirits. Skeptics weaken the energy of the seance, making it hard for spirits to come through. Choose people who believe in the supernatural and desire to contact spirits. You might want to invite people who have lost someone they want to get in touch with. A seance is an opportunity to communicate with loved ones on the other side. Don't invite someone who's deeply afraid of ghosts or who tends to get nervous when something out of the ordinary happens. This could be disruptive to the seance. Once you contact a spirit, you'll want to ask questions. You might have a limited amount of time to talk to the spirit, so it's best to have your questions prepared ahead of time. Tell guests to think of a few questions that they hope to ask before you get started. It's best to use yes-or-no questions because you'll get clearer answers. If you know who you want to contact, the questions should be for that person. However, you might also create general questions to ask if you're just hoping to reach the spirit world. For instance, you might plan to ask your deceased grandmother, "Are you okay?" "Are you around us?" or "Do you think I'm on the right path?" Keep in mind that you might not get clear responses to your questions. It's easiest to ask yes-or-no questions. Your candles and ritual supplies will set the atmosphere for your seance. Additionally, they make the area more welcoming to spirits. Arrange your table so that it feels right to you. Here are some items you might choose: Candles to light the space and attract spirits with their light and warmth. White candles are a great option because you can use white for any ritual. You might also try violet candles to enhance psychic powers, blue candles to enhance communication, orange to attract good things and banish negative things, or silver/light grey candles to enhance psychic powers and repel negative powers. Incense to increase psychic powers and attract spirits. Choose scents like cinnamon, frankincense, or lemongrass. A photo of the person you want to contact if you're trying to summon a specific person. An item that belonged to the person you want to contact. Your spirit board or pendulum, if you're using one. This will help everyone get in the right state of mind to experience the seance. Ask everyone to silence and put away their devices before the beginning of the seance. Once the session is underway, any type of distraction could throw off the energy and prematurely end the seance.
Summary: Choose a quiet room to use. Invite people who believe in the spirit world. Ask the sitters to prepare basic questions for the spirit. Set your table with the candles and ritual supplies you plan to use. Make sure everyone turns off their electronic devices.

Problem: Article: If you notice any symptoms of ear infection in an infant, take him or her to the doctor immediately. Infants at this age have not fully developed their immune systems. They are at a much higher risk for serious infections and will likely need immediate antibiotics. Do not try home remedies on infants and very young children. Always consult your pediatrician for the most appropriate route of care. If you suspect that you or your child have a serious ear infection, prepare for tests such as: A visual examination of the eardrum using an otoscope. It may be difficult to get your child to sit still for this exam, but it's an important test to determine if the child has an ear infection. An examination of any blockage or filling of the middle ear using a pneumatic otoscope, which will blow a little air at the eardrum. The air will cause the eardrum to move back and forth. If fluid is present, the eardrum will not move as easily or readily, which indicates a likely ear infection. An examination with a tympanometer, which uses sound and air pressure to check for any fluid in the middle ear. If the infection is chronic or a severe case, an audiologist may perform a hearing test to determine if there is any hearing loss. If you or your child becomes quite ill as a result of ear issues, your doctor may make an opening in the eardrum and draw out a sample of fluid from the middle ear. S/he will then send these samples to a lab to have them tested. Many ear infections go away on their own without treatment. Some ear infections may disappear within a few days, and most ear infections will disappear on their own within 1-2 weeks, even if you don't treat them. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians suggest a "wait-and-see approach" with the following guidelines: Children 6 to 23 months old: Wait and see if the child has mild inner ear pain in one ear for less than 48 hours and a temperature less than 102.2 F (39 C). Children 24 months and older: Wait and see if the child has mild inner ear pain in one or both ears for less than 48 hours and a temperature less than 102.2 F (39 C). Past 48 hours, it is important to see a doctor. Often you or your child will be started on an antibiotic to prevent the infection from spreading and reduce the chance of rare life-threatening infections. Rarely, more serious complications may develop, including mastoiditis (an infection of the bones around the skull), meningitis, infection spreading to the brain, or hearing loss. Children with active ear infections are at a higher risk of a painful condition called barotrauma, which is experienced when the middle ear attempts to adjust to the changes in pressure. Chewing gum during ascent and descent can decrease the risk of this. If you have an infant with an ear infection, bottle-feeding during ascent and descent can help regulate the pressure in the middle ear.
Summary: Take your child to the doctor if s/he is younger than six months old. Allow the doctor to examine your ears or your child's ears. Be prepared for the doctor to examine the eardrum more closely in case of a stubborn or chronic infection. Keep in mind that you can treat many ear infections at home. Use caution when flying with a child who has an ear infection.

Problem: Article: Most stir-fries already call for ginger in their recipes, so replacing it with ginger paste is an easy alternative. Mix 2 tablespoons (30ml) of the paste into a wok filled with vegetables. For more ginger flavor, marinate the meat in the paste as well. The zest of ginger will help remove the fishy aftertaste. Spread the paste on top of steamed fish or use it as a dipping sauce. Alternatively, you can serve the paste alone as a palate cleanser after the meal is finished. Add the paste into gingerbread mix in place of fresh ginger to spice up your cookies. Additionally, adding ginger paste to apple crisp or pie will make a spicy sweet dish you're sure to enjoy. Mix in 3 tablespoons (44ml) of the paste to the filling. Heat up 1 cup (240mL) of water to a boil. Put in 1 tablespoon (15mL) of ginger paste and stir. Strain the liquid into a mug with honey and lemon juice. Make cold tea by adding 1 tablespoon (15ml) to a 1 qt (.95 L) pitcher of water and refrigerate overnight. Instead of using ginger beer, use soda water. Drop in a cube of ginger paste and fresh lime for a strong and fragrant flavor. For a more intense ginger flavor, use ginger ale instead of soda water.
Summary:
Add ginger paste to your stir-fry vegetables. Spread the paste on steamed fish. Spice up desserts with ginger paste. Steep the paste in water to make ginger tea. Mix frozen ginger paste into a Moscow Mule.