INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Natural treatments for H. pylori center on a nutritious diet, the use of common hygiene principles, and the use of specific botanical medicines, probiotics, and other supplements. These approaches have not been proven to cure H. pylori, but they can help prevent and treat the infection. These approaches can also help reduce the symptoms, if you are experiencing any. Cranberry juice appears to prevent or inhibit the bacteria from attaching themselves to the stomach; one study recommends 250mL of cranberry juice every day. This study only had a 14% success rate after 90 days, so it's probably best to include other approaches as well. Licorice is a traditional ulcer treatment in Indian, Chinese, and Kampo medicine. Although more evidence is needed, the existing tests on animals and humans are promising. This seems to work by preventing the bacteria from attaching to the stomach, so it works best in the early stages of infection. One component in licorice has been linked to increased blood pressure. You can buy a natural tablet called DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated licorice), which has had this component removed. In order to minimize your risk of getting infected with H. pylori, make sure you carefully wash your hands and all utensils used for cooking and eating. Use warm, soapy water to wash. Don't share utensils with anyone, and make certain anyone preparing foods for you is using proper hygiene. Wash all fruits and vegetables with warm, soapy water or a fruit and vegetable rinse product and rinse them well. Probiotics are sources of the types of "good" bacteria and yeast normally found in the body's microbiome. This includes species of lactobacillus, acidophilus, bifidobacteria, and the yeast saccharomyces boulardii. You can take these as a supplement (following the manufacturer's instructions) or in foods. Preliminary evidence suggests this may help fight H. pylori. Good food sources of probiotics are fermented foods such as kefir, sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha (a fermented tea), tempeh, kimchi and other foods such as yogurt, miso soup, poi, asparagus, leeks, and onions. Include these foods at least 2-3 times a week in your diet. 2-3 times per week, you can also include pre-biotics which help support the healthy gut bacteria by providing food for the bacteria. Pre-biotic foods include whole grains, onions, bananas, garlic, honey, artichokes, and leeks. Many botanical medicines have antibiotic (bacteria-killing) properties. The following herbs have slowed the growth of H. pylori in lab cultures. This is a far cry from a complete cure of an existing infection, but they are worth a try: Ginger, which may also have ulcer-reducing properties. Thyme, which also has general antibacterial properties Turmeric/Curry Oregano Cinnamon Korean red ginseng has shown anti- H. pylori activity in lab animals. Red ginseng is different than American ginseng and has a wide variety of uses. While many regard ginseng as effective in increasing mental performance and sexual function, it also lower blood sugar, increase heart rate and can either raise or lower blood pressure. If you are interested in trying red ginseng, talk to a knowledgeable healthcare professional first. You're more likely to successfully treat your infection if you combine several treatments, which will improve their effectiveness. You will feel better overall and may help your H. pylori if you combine eating better, using herbs and spices, adding some fermented foods, and supplementing with probiotics. Visit your doctor after 1-2 months of using natural treatments to see if your infection has gone away. If it hasn't, you may want to take antibiotics or acid-lowering drugs, if they're recommended by your doctor. Always discuss your options with a healthcare professional and get tested to make sure you're treating your H pylori infection.

SUMMARY: Recognize the limitations of natural remedies. Drink cranberry juice. Take licorice. Practice healthy hygiene habits as prevention techniques. Take probiotics. Try edible botanicals. Consider Korean red ginseng supplements. Combine several natural treatments for best results.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Though being drunk often makes it easy to think skinny dipping is a good idea, it's not. It is straight up unsafe to swim while drunk. Imagine if one of your friends started choking and you were too drunk to help not quite the fun you had planned. If any of your friends is drunk, consider all bets as off. Make sure the party beforehand is relatively tame or that people get some time to come down from their buzz before you all dip into the water. A good adventure can easily get ruined by a nude picture scandal (just ask almost every celebrity ever). What's more, if you're somewhere it's illegal to be skinny dipping, you do not want proof floating around. All phones and cameras need to stay away from the water. Again, be courteous of your friends. Most people do not want pictures of themselves to be public domain. The night will just turn into something you regret. If you've changed your mind or there's something off about the particular moment, don't go. No one is pressuring you. You're still cool. If you were the instigator, know that you don't owe anyone an explanation. You're just not feeling it. This goes double if someone is making you feel uncomfortable. Let's say you were at this party ready to go, and there's been a creeper on the prowl all night long that's been hitting on you and getting all lusty. Do not swim around naked in front of the person that's practically inviting trouble to your door. You need to trust the people you're around. Consider two situations: If you're in a public area, do not go skinny dipping alone. You could be found, your clothes and valuables could be stolen, and a number of ensuing unfortunate instances could arise. It's safer to do in numbers. If your friends aren't up for it, don't go by yourself. All of a sudden you'll become the naked person that makes others feel slightly uncomfortable. That's a title that'll be hard to get rid of. Save it for when other people are feeling it, too.

SUMMARY: Never go skinny dipping while drunk. Do not let your friends take pictures. Don't go if you feel uncomfortable. Don't go alone.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While it can be fun to practice various carrying techniques with a friend, you should not attempt to perform them on an injured person without professional training. Enroll in a first aid course, nursing course, or a course on emergency or disability services if you want to be able to perform these techniques on someone who's injured or incapacitated. You should have some kind of professional certification before attempting any of these techniques. Without professional training, it can be hard to assess the depth of someone's injuries. You may be unsure which carry to use if you're unable to tell if it's safe to move someone in a particular position. Carrying someone safely requires a great deal of practice and guidance. You should practice carrying someone with the supervision of a professional, who can correct your form and provide tips. Professional training can help you learn how to conduct yourself safely during an emergency. If someone is injured or disabled, don't jump to performing one of the above techniques. Ask that person how he should be moved first, and check if the person has any special needs or considerations you should keep in mind. An injured or disabled person may also be waiting on professional services, and may not need the help of you and your partner. It's always better to ask first. If a person has life-threatening injuries, call 9-11 immediately. Do not attempt to move the person unless you are advised by a 9-11 dispatcher to do so.

SUMMARY:
Get professional training before attempting an actual rescue. Ask how you can help first. Call 9-11 in the event of life-threatening injuries.