Problem: Article: Place the mushrooms and flax seeds in separate bowls. Pour water over the contents of both dishes and allow them to absorb that water for a full four hours. Place the mushrooms in a dish and pour enough cool water inside to cover them by a full 1 inch (2.5 cm). Soak for four hours, drain the water, then rinse with running water. Cut the mushrooms into strips and set aside. Place the flax seeds in a small bowl and pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) water over them. Let soak for four hours. The flax seeds should absorb the water during this time. Pour the vegetable oil into a medium saucepan or deep skillet. Warm the oil on the stove over medium-high heat. Scatter the sliced ginger in the hot oil. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the ginger turns golden-brown. Remove the ginger from the oil when ready. Set it aside temporarily. Toss in the prepared mushrooms and drizzle in the sesame oil. Reduce the heat to medium, and stir-fry for several minutes until the sesame oil becomes fragrant. You should only need to cook these ingredients for a minute or so before the heat draws out the scent of the sesame oil. Stir-fry the contents of the pan for 30 to 60 seconds, blending the seasonings in thoroughly. If you do not have both light and dark soy sauces, use 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of whatever soy sauce you have on hand. Pour the water and sugar into the pan and stir them into the rest of the contents. Cover, and let simmer for a full 10 minutes. Watch the contents of the pan. You do not need to stir the mixture, but you need to make sure that it remains at a gentle simmer for the full 10 minutes. Adjust the heat settings as needed to maintain that simmer. Remove the pan from the stove and transfer the mixture inside to a large bowl. Allow it to drop to room temperature. Pour the cooled mixture into a blender. Add the flax seeds, as well as the pre-cooked ginger, and pulse the ingredients together until texture becomes smooth. You won't be filtering out any solid ingredients for this recipe, so any visible chunks left behind need to be very small and hardly noticeable. Pour the pureed sauce into a saucepan and return it to the stove. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat for roughly 5 minutes. Essentially, you're just heating the sauce through during this step. You don't want it to boil or simmer. You can serve the vegan oyster sauce now or pour it into a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid. Refrigerate it for up to one week.
Summary: Soak the mushrooms and flax seeds. Heat the vegetable oil. Saute the ginger. Add the mushrooms and sesame oil. Add the salt and soy sauces. Combine with the water and sugar. Cool. Blend in the flax seeds. Heat gently for 5 minutes. Serve it now or use it later.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Water may help minimize inflammation by flushing your system. While sciatica is not always directly associated with inflammation, pain is always associated with inflammation. In addition, the tissues of the spine contain water and staying hydrated can help strengthen those structures. Both hot and cold therapy are very useful approaches in treating sciatica. Most natural practitioners will recommend first applying ice followed by heat for three cycles. This should be repeated at least four times a day. Apply ice for about 10 minutes followed by heat for five minutes. This is one cycle. Chiropractors are specially trained, especially in spinal disorders. They are trained to manipulate and move the bones of the spine back into alignment and reduce the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Overall, chiropractic care has been shown to significantly improve symptoms of sciatica. Chiropractors are also trained to treat all the major causes of sciatic pain and, if necessary, can refer patients to other specialists such as surgeons. Chiropractors also educate their patients regarding specific exercises designed to improve the spine and the bones, joints and muscles that may be impacted in sciatic pain. Traction, or spinal decompression therapy involves stretching out the spine using a traction table or other device is often used to reposition a bulging disc and can be very helpful in treating sciatica. Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is based on the concept that meridians energy channels run throughout the body. The placement of needles at specific points along these meridians can relieve pain and treat a wide variety of conditions. The placement of the needles will depend on your specific needs and may be combined with Chinese medical massage (Tui na). Acupuncture may also be combined with the use of Chinese herbs combinations to promote muscle relaxation and release of tension. This can provide direct pain relief. Therapeutic massage can improve circulation, relax the muscles, and lead to the increase in endorphin levels. Endorphins are the body's natural opiates or pain relievers. The type of therapeutic massage usually used to treat sciatica is called trigger point myotherapy or just myotherapy. This therapy utilizes the concept of trigger points or specific areas on the muscles that can be "defused" by applying pressure for five to seven seconds to those points using the fingers, knuckles or elbows. When the pressure is removed, the trigger points become "deactivated." Herbal therapy can utilize muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory agents. For best effects, these herbal remedies may need to be combined. For this, consult a naturopath or a medical herbalist. Some of the herbs that may be used are: Equisetum or Horsetail, an ancient plant that is commonly used to flush out the kidneys. It contains high levels of minerals and can help strengthen the skeletal structure including the spine. Jamaican dogwood, a muscle relaxant and a potent sedative. It should only be used on the advice of a knowledgeable healthcare professional. It is also an effective anti-inflammatory agent and pain reliever. Curcuma longa or turmeric, which has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine and is an effective anti-inflammatory agent. Willow bark, the basis of modern aspirin. The bark has been used for centuries to treat pain due to inflammation. Holy Basil, which is similar to regular kitchen basil but has more effective anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger root, which is another effective anti-inflammatory agent. Nutmeg, which has been used as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever for centuries and along with its value as a culinary spice, there has also been a lively trade in nutmeg for centuries!
Summary:
Drink more water to keep yourself hydrated. Use hot and cold therapy to relieve your sciatica pain. See a chiropractor to treat your sciatica. Visit an acupuncturist to treat your sciatica. Employ massage therapy to treat your sciatica. Use herbal treatments for sciatica.