Article: If you're eating out (or cooking at home) with one or two other people and you cannot reach a consensus, use the 5:3:1: rule. The first person suggests five meal options (whether restaurants to dine out at, or meals to prepare at home). The second person cuts two options, leaving three. The third person makes the final decision and chooses the meal option. If you're using the 5:3:1 rule with only two people, it can be up to the first person to make the final choice. This method won't work with groups larger than three, as not every person will have input. Part of the difficulty with choosing a meal or restaurant option with a group is that everyone has their own preferences, which can prove challenging to accommodate. One way around this is to opt for a rotation "leader" position: allow one person to choose which restaurant or eatery to go to. Their decision should be final. Then, each subsequent time the group is planning to eat out, the leader position can rotate, and the new leader will get to choose their preference for eatery This can also work with a dining-in option: allow a rotating leader or family member to choose a dish or recipe you can cook at home. You'll have an easier time deciding what restaurant or eatery to dine at if you plan to accompany your meal with an activity on the town. For example, if you've wanted to try a new restaurant that's near a movie theater, plan to see a movie right after you finish your meal. Or, you could plan in reverse: if you know you want to attend an art gallery opening, look around online for restaurants near the gallery, and make your lunch or dinner plans there. While making plans with a group, put all group member names on separate sheets of paper, fold the papers up, and put them in a hat or bowl. Draw a name out and let that person know that they're in charge of deciding where to eat this time. Have someone choose the theme for the gathering, then have a potluck with this theme. For example, Under the Sea (fried shrimp, crab legs, lobster rolls, grits, fish and chips, etc.) or Mexican Fiesta (refried beans, enchiladas, burritos, spicy rice, etc.).
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Use the 5:3:1 rule. Choose an alternating leader. Pair your meal choice with an activity. Draw a name out of a hat to choose a decision-maker. Try planning group meals based on food themes.
Article: While herbs and essential oils are typically safe, they aren't right for everyone. They can interact with medications or worsen certain conditions. Talk to your doctor before you consume herbal remedies or try aromatherapy to make sure it's safe for you. Remind your doctor of the medications and supplements you're taking. Tell your doctor that you're trying to treat nausea. It's totally normal to want to try anything that might bring you relief, but make sure to put your safety first. While it's normal to have nausea occasionally, it should go away with self-care. If your nausea doesn't go away or gets worse, visit your doctor to find out what's causing it. They'll hopefully be able to figure out what you need to find relief. If you have nausea paired with vomiting, visit your doctor after 2 days if your symptoms don't subside. Nausea may be a symptom of a serious medical condition like a heart attack, heart disease, liver disease, viral infection, pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or head injury. It can be really debilitating to deal with long-term nausea. Try to find other things in life that you can focus on while dealing with this issue. Even venting to a friend may help bring you some relief. Nausea is a common side effect of many medications, including aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antibiotics, and chemotherapy. Don't stop taking your medication even if you think it's causing your nausea. Instead, call or visit your doctor to ask their advice. Your doctor may recommend that you stop medications or switch to a different medication. However, they might tell you that you need to finish a particular course of treatment so you feel better. Never stop taking your medication without first talking to your doctor. Nausea is an early symptom of pregnancy and it can persist for several months. If you suspect you may be pregnant, take a home pregnancy test or see your doctor to verify your pregnancy. From there, your doctor can recommend ways to manage your nausea. While this type of nausea is called morning sickness, it can actually occur at any time of the day. Err on the side of caution and get a medical diagnosis so you can feel better as quickly as possible if your nausea is accompanied by other symptoms. Go to the emergency room or call for help if you have any of the following: Chest pain Severe abdominal cramping or pain Headache Blurry vision Fainting or dizziness Confusion Pale skin that is cold and/or clammy High fever with a stiff neck Vomit that looks like coffee grounds Vomit that smells like stool
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Check with your doctor before using herbal treatments. See your doctor if your nausea persists for more than a month. Ask your doctor if your medication might be the cause of your nausea. See your doctor if you might be pregnant. Get immediate treatment if you develop severe symptoms.
Article: To successfully treat your cocker spaniel's ear infection, you must administer the medications exactly as prescribed. For example, treat the ears for the full treatment coursedo not stop treating the ears when they start looking better! If you stop the medication early, you may not completely kill the microorganism causing the infection, making a reinfection more likely. If you are giving ear drops, use only the prescribed number of drops. Do not forget or skip any treatment doses. A missed or skipped dose could increase the likelihood of a reinfection. your cocker spaniel's ears properly. Cleaning your cocker spaniel's ears is essential to treatingand preventingear infections. To clean his ears, you will need a high-quality ear cleaning solution (available at your local pet store), and cotton balls or cotton gauze (available at your local pharmacy). Do not use a cotton swabit will push debris down further in the ear and possibly damage the ear drum. Lift the flap of one ear and squirt some ear cleaning solution in the ear, according to the label instructions. Gently massage the base of the ear for about 20 to 30 seconds, then wipe the ear dry with some cotton balls or gauze. Repeat with the other ear. Your cocker spaniel will probably want to shake his head after you put the solution in his ear. Let him do so. Make sure the tip of the bottle does not touch your cocker spaniel's ears. Whatever is in his ears could contaminate the solution. Clean the ears 30 minutes before giving the medicated ear drops. Do not clean his ears too frequently (once or twice week may be adequate). Overly frequent ear cleanings can cause ear infections. You may have heard about home remedies for cleaning a dog's ears, particularly homemade products containing vinegar. Do not use them! Home remedies and vinegar-based ear cleaning products can irritate the skin in your cocker spaniel's ears, causing swelling and an increase in secretions than can lead to infection.
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Follow treatment instructions exactly. Clean Do not use irritating or homemade ear cleaning products.