Cardio exercises, like using the stair master, can help build the muscles around your hips and butt. Incorporating the stair master as a form of cardio can help increase the size of your hips. Studies have shown that the stair master recruits about 24% of your glutes and hip muscles. Use the stair master 1-2 times a week for at least 30 minutes per session. To make this exercise more challenging and target your hips and butt, lean forward when stepping and do not hold onto the side rails. This forces your body to use your butt muscles more significantly. Also take large steps - almost as if you were taking two at a time. This actives a large portion of those muscles. Another cardio machine that can help tone your butt, hips and increase the size of your hips is the elliptical. It gives you the opportunity to really work those muscles. The elliptical machine recruits about 36% of your butt and hip muscles. This is slightly more than the stair master. Use the elliptical for at least 30 minutes. However, to get a well rounded workout, try doing 15 minutes of the stair master plus 15 minutes on the elliptical. To help target your hip and butt muscles, really focus on pressing down your foot, heel first. Also ease your hips backwards a bit, so that your butt is popping out a bit. This position helps specifically target those muscles. Running is a great cardio exercise. In general, it's a great way to target your butt and hips. However, using a treadmill allows you to use the incline function making this machine a great way to increase your hip size. Walking or jogging on the treadmill recruits the highest amount of your hip and butt muscles - almost 50%. Walk or jog on the treadmill for at least 30 minutes. Again, doing a combination of multiple cardio exercises can help work your butt and hips in different ways giving a better overall workout. To really target those hips, increase the incline on your treadmill. This places more stress on your glutes and hips and also give your bottom half more definition. Another option is to walk sideways on a treadmill. Set the treadmill on an incline and start at a slow pace. Cross your legs over one another to walk sideways. This will give your hips the tension they need to induce muscle growth. If you want to burn a lot of calories while toning your hips, consider taking a spin class. It's a great exercise to help strengthen and tone your hips, butt and thighs. Spin classes recruit many of the muscles around your hip and butt. The up and down positioning and varying resistances help make this a great exercise to increase your hip size. To help really target those hips, sit farther back on the bike seat and really focus on pushing down hard on those pedals. You may even want to increase the resistance. If you're in a standing position on your bike, really stick your butt out far behind you. This position is another one that will require you to stabilize your body with your butt and hip muscles. Your exercise plan should include at least one day of rest per week, to prevent plateaus and give your body time to recover. Mix up your workouts and their intensity to keep yourself motivated.
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One-sentence summary -- Use the stair master. Hop on the elliptical. Walk or jog on the treadmill. Take a spin class. Give yourself time for recovery.

Use the same essential oil that you started with to refresh your potpourri. If you can't remember what you used or you don't have it anymore, use an essential oil fragrance that complements what it used to smell like. There will probably be a little bit of essential oil left in your mix, so the scents will combine slightly. Lemon oil and orange oil are great for citrus potpourri. Rose or lavender oil are both good for floral potpourri.
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One-sentence summary -- Add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil to your potpourri.

Earwax is normal and actually has certain antibacterial properties to keep your ears healthy. Most people with normal earwax production will not need to clean their ears with hydrogen peroxide more than twice a week. After two weeks of twice weekly cleanings, then switch to cleaning your ears twice per month, and then after two months of that, switch to cleaning your ears twice per year only. Talk to your doctor about cleaning your ears as well. Cleaning your ears too often can cause damage, so you may want to discuss your reasons for wanting to do regular cleanings with your doctor. Ask your doctor about ear cleaning kits, such as Debrox. Earwax normally only coats the outer third of your ear canal, but cotton swabs actually push earwax deeper than it is meant to go. Over time, this can cause impacted earwax blockages near your eardrum that actually interfere with hearing. Doctors also advise against using cotton swabs to clean your ears, as well as other objects such as hair pins. If you have had surgery to put in ear tubes, do not use peroxide to clean your ears. While tubes may clear up recurrent ear infections, they do so by putting a permanent hole through the air drum to allow air into your middle ear. Peroxide cleanings would leak solution into your middle ear and might lead to complications or infection. To clean your ears with tubes, use a clean tissue to wipe away any excess wax that comes to the opening of your ear canal. You should avoid getting water in your ears entirely. While earwax is normal, any excess wax that is accompanied by ear pain or unusual-looking discharge should be investigated by a doctor. An ear that is hot to the touch or accompanied by a fever is also reason to schedule an appointment.
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One-sentence summary -- Clean your ears with hydrogen peroxide twice a week at first. Avoid using cotton swabs in your ears. Avoid peroxide cleanings if you have ear tubes. See the doctor for ear pain or discharge.

If your mouth breathing isn't a structural or mouth issue, then it's a habit. Breaking the habit is a matter of correcting the behavior when you notice you're doing it. Breath through your nose instead of your mouth whenever you notice that you're doing it. If you're having issues breathing through your nose because it's a habit, you can leave written reminders for yourself. Write "breathing" on sticky notes and place them on your computer or inside of books to remind yourself to use your nose to breathe. If your nose is stuffed from allergies or a cold, over-the-counter nasal sprays may be able to clear your nostrils and help your breath through your nose. Purchase the spray from a drugstore and read the directions before using it. Clear your nose first by blowing it, then carefully place the end of the nozzle into your nostril and press down on the applicator to spray the solution into your nose. Sheets and carpets can harbor pet dander and dust and can make allergies worse. Cleaning them once a week will prevent dust buildup and can make it easier to breathe through your nose. If you sleep with your pet, you should try to sleep without them to see if that clears up your nose. Upholstered furniture is more likely to trap dirt and dust. Use leather, wooden, or vinyl furniture instead. Breathe through your nose for 2-3 minutes straight, then close your mouth, inhale deeply, and pinch your nose with your fingers. When you can't hold your breath any longer, slowly start to exhale through your nose. Continue to do this several times until you clear your nose. Many exercises like running, biking, and yoga require good breathing technique. If you get trained by a professional, they will give you the techniques you need to breathe properly through your nose. Look for classes locally and talk to your trainer about your mouth breathing problem.
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Breathe through your nose when you notice you're using your mouth. Use sticky notes to remind yourself to breathe through your nose. Use a nasal spray to clear up obstructed nostrils. Clean your sheets and carpets once a week. Perform nose clearing exercises. Participate in yoga or other exercises that concentrate on breathing.