In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Perhaps the easiest and quickest way to reduce nasal congestion is to simply blow your nose into a soft tissue. Unfortunately, it's not always possible to completely relieve congestion by merely blowing, but it's always a good starting point. Combining periodic nose blowing with some of the techniques listed below is likely the best strategy. When blowing your nose, do it gently, otherwise you risk damaging the delicate nasal/sinus tissues and/or rupturing a small blood vessel. Always use a soft tissue while blowing as it will prevent irritation, redness and chafing from occurring on the end of your nose and around your nostrils. Alternatively, consider blowing your nose into a sink without using tissue. While bending over your bathroom sink, cover one nostril and blow, then switch and do the other side. Wash the sink out when you're finished. Breathing in steam (warm water vapor) can be a very quick and potent decongestant because it loosens up the fluid and mucus within your nasal passages and encourages them to drain out through your nose. Inhale the warm water vapor between two to four times a day, but don't directly inhale hot steam because it can burn your nose and nasal passages and make your condition much worse. Boil an electric kettle on the floor and sit in a chair next to it with a towel draped over your head. Bend over and position yourself so the steam rises up into your face and try to take deep breaths through your nose for between five to 10 minutes. Alternatively, take a long hot shower and breath in the warm humidity through your stuffed up nose while facing away from the water. After about 10 minutes, try blowing your nose a few times. You can also get some sinus relief by placing a warm, steamy facecloth over your face for a few minutes or until the cloth cools down. Although not as quick, placing a humidifier in your room at night can help decongest your nasal passages because healthy mucus membranes are meant to be moist. Another way of loosening up the fluid and mucus in your sinuses is to spray some warm salt water up into your nose. The warm saline mist can work like a humidifier because it moisturizes the dry tissues within your nasal passages. The salt can also help kill any viruses or bacteria that may be causing the nasal congestion. You can purchase sanitary, pre-made saline solution at the store or make your own. Boil some distilled water and then add some sea salt while it is cooling down (about a teaspoon of salt per 8-ounces of water and maybe a pinch of baking soda too). Add the saline mixture to an empty, clean spray bottle. While holding your head back, spray the saline solution into your nostrils then snort it up into your nasal passages. This may cause you to sneeze. Give two to three sprays per nostril and repeat three to five times daily until the congestion fades away. If you have a sore throat in conjunction with the nasal congestion, then spray the saline solution into the back of your throat. Although several methods of nasal irrigation exist, a traditional and effective one is based on the Neti pot a ceramic or plastic vessel used in Ayurvedic medicine that looks like a cross between a small teapot and Aladdin's magic lamp. You're meant to fill the Neti pot with a saline solution (see above) and pour it up your nose and then let it drain out, which flushes out and sanitizes your nasal passages. Once the Neti pot is filled with warm saline solution, tilt your head sideways over the sink at a 45 angle and place the spout into your top (higher) nostril. Gently pour the solution into that nostril and let it drain out the other side. Spit out any solution that runs into your throat and then blow your nose before doing the other side. Neti pot nasal irrigation can be done three to five times daily, just make sure to thoroughly clean it after every use. The Neti pot has been used for centuries in India and Asia, but its becoming much more popular in the U.S. As such, it can now be found at most drugstores and pharmacies. Always use filtered or distilled water in your Neti pot. If you use tap water, you must boil and/or filter it before use. There are a number of herbal oils / extracts / salves that have strong decongestant properties. These herbal products can be added to an overnight humidifier, misting machine, boiling kettle, or even applied directly to the ends of your nose around your nostrils. Common herbs used to help open up your breathing passages include menthol, eucalyptus, camphor and tea tree oil. Olbas oil is a combination of oils meant to help clear your sinuses. Most also have mild numbing and antiseptic properties also. Approximately three to four drops of concentrated menthol, eucalyptus or camphor oil added to a humidifier is usually enough to last a few hours or so. The closer you are to the spout/vapor, the more effective it will be for relieving your congestion. Other plant-based aromatherapy products to consider for sinus congestion are rosemary, peppermint or lemongrass.
Summary: Gently blow your nose. Use steam therapy. Spray warm saline solution into your nose. Buy and use a Neti pot for nasal irrigation. Use herbal oils to decongest.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Remove any strings or pulp that are still attached to them. It's easiest to clean the pumpkin seeds immediately after they have been removed from the pumpkin. You can either use olive oil, vegetable oil, or cooking spray to coat the baking sheet. Stir the seeds after about 10 minutes so that they cook evenly.
Summary: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Rinse the pumpkin seeds in a colander. Spread the seeds out evenly on an oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle the seeds with salt and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The heart rate is simply the number of heartloads of blood that are ejected from the heart per unit of time. Typically we measure heart rate by beats per minute. Measuring your heart rate is simple, but before attempting it, make sure you have an accurate device to count the seconds. You can attempt to keep track of the the beats and seconds in your head, but this could be inaccurate because the beats you count tend to overpower one's inner clock.. It is better to set a timer, so you can focus on counting the beats. Try using the timer on your cell phone. Although there are many places on your body where you can find a pulse, the inner wrist is usually an easy place to find it. An alternative is on the side of your throat, on the jugular vein area. Once you have identified your pulse and have a clear beat, take the forefinger and middle finger of one hand and place them over the area where you can feel the pulse. Usually the pulse is strongest on the inside of the wrist, in a line drawn down from the index finger, within two inches past the first crease of the wrist. You may need to move your fingers around a bit to find your heartbeat. You may also need to apply a little pressure to feel it. However, if you have to press too hard, then this is probably not a good spot. Try a different spot instead. Once you find your heartbeat, start your stopwatch or look at your clock with the second hand, wait until the second hand reaches the 12, and begin counting the beats. Count the beats for one minute (until the second hand returns to the 12). The total number of beats per minute is your heart rate. If you find it difficult to count your heartbeats for an entire minute, you can count for 30 seconds (until the second hand reaches the 6) and then multiply that number by two. Or you can count for 15 seconds and multiply it by four.
Summary:
Get a stopwatch or clock. Find your pulse. Begin counting the beats.