INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . Pour one cup of pre-soaked chickpeas into a large pot. Add water to the pot until the chickpeas are completely covered. Cook them on medium-high for an hour to an hour and a half. Once they are cooked, blend the chickpeas with 4 garlic cloves, 13 cup (79ml) of lemon juice, 23 cup (160ml) of tahini, and 14 cup (59ml) of extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and cumin to taste. Making hummus is one of the more traditional ways to use tahini. Spread the tahini on toast and drizzle it with honey or agave. For sandwiches, mix the tahini with lemon juice and cumin (or paprika) to taste. Spread the tahini mix onto your favorite sandwich or burger. Mince one to two cloves of garlic. Whisk together 13 cup (79ml) of tahini, the garlic, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil until well combined. Slowly mix in 2 to 6 tablespoons (30 to 89ml) of lukewarm water until you have a consistency you like. Add salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper to taste. You can use 12 tablespoon (7.4ml) of soy sauce or miso in place of the lemon juice for an Asian-inspired sauce. Simply dip your favorite vegetables in pure tahini. You can also add lemon juice, salt, and pepper flakes to the tahini for added flavor. Alternatively, dip potato or pita chips in tahini.

SUMMARY: Make hummus Spread it on toast or a sandwich. Drizzle it over meats like chicken and beef. Dip vegetables or chips in tahini.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Japan will be the most crowded in the spring months for cherry blossom season and hard to travel around during Golden Week, a national holiday that usually occurs from late April to early May. You should also avoid visiting in the summer, as it can be very hot and humid. Instead, visit during the off-season, from late September-early March, to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather. If you visit Japan during the winter, enjoy skiing down some of Japan's famous mountains or go ice skating at the world's largest outdoor rooftop ice skating rink at White Sacas. Start looking for plane tickets to Japan at least 3 months in advance for the best prices. Compare prices among several different airlines to find the best option, and make sure you book your return flight as well. If your flight requires a layover, make sure you have enough time in between flights to make it to your connection. You can arrange guided tours for certain regions or sites before you embark on your trip, or arrange them when you arrive. A guide may be useful for visits to shrines, temples, and holy sites where you may not understand the traditions or customs. Look for free guides or group tours run by volunteers at major sites or areas. You may also opt for a guide to take you on a food tour in a major city like Tokyo so you know the best spots to visit. While it's common to use credit and debit cards in Japan, depending on where you're traveling, it's always smart to carry cash with you as well. Consider taking out roughly 20,000 yen, which is a little less than 200 US dollars. Make sure you contact your bank and let them know you are traveling to Japan so they don't freeze your account. Check to make sure that most cities in Japan take your credit card beforehand as well. You can often find ATMs at places like 7-Eleven in Japan. There are several different options when it comes to using your phone while in Japan, such as getting a SIM card, renting a cell phone while you're there, or asking your phone provider about buying an international package. Look into your options and choose the one that's cost efficient and makes the most sense for your plans. You may load the SIM card with data so you can access maps and browse the internet for information. Keep your cell phone on airplane mode so that you don't get lots of international roaming charges. Look for Japanese souvenirs to bring home for yourself or loved ones throughout your trip. Great souvenirs include things like Japanese sweets and candy, folding fans, Japan-themed keychains, or chopsticks with designs on them. Other souvenirs to look out for are Japanese face masks, matcha green tea, or a yukata (a casual summer kimono).

SUMMARY: Visit Japan during the off-season to avoid crowds. Purchase a plane ticket well in advance, if possible. Hire a guide service for holy sites or areas, if desired. Carry a certain amount of Japanese yen with you during your trip. Decide how you'll use your cell phone while abroad. Buy souvenirs to take home before you leave Japan.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If this happens often, it may be chronic. Consider the health of the person at hand. Is this a result of sickness? Was anything unusual going on at the time that could have had a lowering effect on blood sugar levels? What's more, stay relaxed. There may not be a bigger problem at hand. You will need to ascertain if the symptoms point to dangerously low blood pressure. Generally, the symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, unsteadiness, dimming or blurring of vision, weakness, fatigue, nausea, cold, clammy skin, fainting, and pale skin. Bring water to a boil and steep the tea for 5-7 minutes to get the full flavor. Add 1 teaspoon (4 g) of sugar for an added boost to your blood pressure. The increase will happen within 45 minutes of drinking the tea. When blood volume is increased and dehydration is alleviated, hypotension may disappear. Sports drinks containing electrolytes return lost minerals to the body, too. Drinking these or water will keep dehydration from happening. Another way of spiking blood pressure (temporarily, that is) is to drink caffeine. Scientists aren't quite sure how or why it does this, but it's thought that it either blocks hormones that widen your arteries or pumps up your adrenaline levels, directly causing a rise in blood pressure. The excess salt helps make blood pressure rise. That's why heart patients are usually on low-sodium diets. Sodium is known to raise blood pressure (and sometimes greatly), so doctors generally recommend limiting it. Check with your healthcare professional before you up your intake -- if you consume an amount that's not good for you, it can lead to heart failure (especially if you're older). Raise the legs and put on compression stockings, if available. These are the same stockings that people use to reduce varicose veins and they're just as good for reducing blood pooling up in the legs. The problem could easily be failure to follow doctor's orders. Many medications lower or heighten blood pressure, even if just as a side effect. Certain combinations can also be more powerful than when taken alone. Make sure they (or you as the case may be) understand the importance of not missing doses. Or not taking too much! In addition to their regular meds, know that acetaminophen (Tylenol) and certain anti-inflammatories and anti-depressants can also spike blood pressure levels. If you have some readily available, consider adding it in this instance. It's common for even healthy individuals to experience a dip in blood pressure when they rise after long periods of sitting. When going to stand (especially upon getting out of bed), sit up straight first and rise slowly. If you're able, get regular exercise to promote blood flow. If it's a chronic issue, keep up the exercise and eat small meals often.

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Assess the situation. Brew a cup of hot black tea. Insist the patient drink plenty of water or other fluids. Provide something salty for the patient to eat. Think of circulation needs in relation to blood pressure. Determine whether or not the patient has missed necessary medications. Give any missed medications to the patient. Pump your feet and dance around on your hands a few times before standing up.