INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Be aware that vitamin supplements are not regulated by the Federal Drug Administration, so always be cautious about taking any over the counter supplements. In one study, vitamin E supplements were shown to be effective at reducing the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes. You may be at risk of heart failure if you use high doses of this supplement for a long period of time. Talk to your doctor before taking any natural supplements. These are herbal treatments that may relieve your hot flashes. Black cohosh is a supplement that can produce estrogen like effects on your body and offer relief from hot flashes. However, you may experience mild stomach upset and the supplement can be harmful to your liver and there is no evidence that it works better than placebo pills. Evening primrose oil is a supplement that can help relieve your hot flashes, however, you may experience side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and headache. These alternative treatments can help to reduce the frequency and severity of your hot flashes. Some women have experienced relief via acupuncture, however the treatment can be costly and may require multiple sessions. Research has shown that hypnosis can successfully relieve hot flashes in women with breast cancer and reduced the number of hot flashes women experienced each day. But more medical research is needed to assess the longer term effectiveness of these treatments.

SUMMARY: Take vitamin E supplements. Use black cohosh or evening primrose oil. Consider acupuncture and hypnosis.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Studies have shown that our emotions are reinforced and perhaps even driven by our facial expressions: smiling can make you feel happy; frowning can make you feel sad. If you're feeling down, try smiling for at least 30 seconds to see if it helps boost your mood a little. You might even try smiling in the mirror and making silly faces you might even get yourself laughing. Redecorating can help you feel as though you're making a fresh start. You can do this even if you don't have any money, simply by rearranging your room, or giving it a thorough clean and getting rid of things you no longer need. Cover your walls with things that inspire you for example, pictures of places you'd like to visit, or people who inspire you or make you feel happy. Find your favourite photo of you and someone (or some people) you love. If it's not already printed out, print it and frame it, and put it in a prominent place in your home. Take some alone time once in a while and treat yourself. Buy yourself that book you've been wanting to read. Take a few hours to sit in a comfy chair and read it while sipping your favourite tea. Have a bath in epsom salts and put on a nice moisturizer on afterward. Have a spa day. If you feel uncomfortable in your body, you'll likely have trouble enjoying yourself. Try doing daily exercises like looking in the mirror and naming 5 things you love about yourself not 5 things you hate. If you can't name 5, name as many as you can. Each day try to increase the number until you can list 10 or 20 things about yourself that you like. Almost no one will love everything about themselves; just try to like as much as you can. You are beautiful in your own unique way. The popular saying, "to give is better than to receive," is true for many people. Studies have shown that the same parts in our brain light up when giving gifts as when receiving them. Examples of good deeds: Try volunteering for a cause you believe in, even if it's only for a few hours a month. Help a friend, relative, colleague, or neighbor with something you know they could use help with for example, mowing the lawn, organizing their files, driving to the grocery store, packing up to move. Sometimes you need to get out of your head. Clean your house, doodle until you've filled a page, dance around to your favourite song, or sing at the top of your lungs to it. Allow yourself a few moments of distracted enjoyment as often as you can no matter how bad you feel or how much you feel you may not deserve it.

SUMMARY: Smile. Redecorate. Pamper yourself. Love the skin you're in. Do a good deed. Distract yourself.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are plenty of recordings that feature a Jew's harp. It is typically used in old time folk and country music, but it is native to eastern European folk music. Listen to these popular recordings featuring a Jew's harp: We're Allowed by The Odd Tones Bumblebees Can Fly by Gorgon Frazier Mouthing Off by Wayland Harman Search through the internet for a wide range of different players with unique styles. Watch the videos with your Jew's harp in hand to try out new techniques. Videos of other players can inspire you to become a better harpist. Youtube.com has plenty of videos by pros and amateurs. There are even how to videos that can help improve your sound. A common reason for a lack in interest in playing a Jew's harp is playing a cheap harp. The popular Snoopy's mouth harps may be cheap and the most accessible, but they don't sound good. Spend an extra ten dollars on a better Jew's harp. Some harps are even sold by the key like A, C or D.

SUMMARY: Seek out recordings. Watch videos. Purchase a good Jew's harp.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure that no one is angry or emotional beforehand and that you have plenty of time to talk about any issues. Don't bring this up in front of younger siblings. You might make notes for yourself, so you don't forget to touch on every point. Explain to them exactly why you think you can handle this particular freedom, and don't raise your voice. Becoming angry or upset will only prove to them that you are not yet mature enough to handle additional freedom. Identify which specific freedoms you want. This might be a later curfew, more computer time, or permission to go to a concert. Be prepared that this might be an ongoing conversation. They may need to think about it before making a decision. Talk through any concerns that they might have. For instance, if you're asking to go out with a friend, see if you can get them in contact with that friend's parents. Remember to remain calm, even if they say things you disagree with. Think about any possible risks or consequences, and be ready to answer any questions your parents might have. Perhaps you get decent grades consistently, do your chores without complaints, and interact well with your siblings. Remind them of how responsible and hardworking you've been acting recently. If you've done anything particularly special, such as cooking dinner for your parents or taking on more chores, be sure to include that as well.

SUMMARY:
Choose an appropriate time to discuss this topic. Ask them in a calm and mature manner. Consider their point of view. Give recent examples that prove that you are dependable.