Spicy foods can make heartburn worse, and may also increase reflux symptoms generally. Heavily seasoned and spicy foods encourage your stomach to produce more acid. In general, start by eliminating all condiments and seasonings except black pepper. If there are particular condiments or seasonings you like, add them back 1 at a time and monitor your reflux symptoms. Full-fat dairy products, including milkshakes and regular ice cream, can exacerbate reflux symptoms. Stick to skim milk or try alternative non-dairy products (like soy milk), and look for nonfat or low-fat yogurts and cheeses. Experiment with eliminating different dairy products from your diet to find out which ones give you reflux. For example, you may find that ice cream causes problems for you. If so, you might try switching to low-fat frozen yogurt. Reflux occurs when stomach acid acts in combination with the stomach enzyme pepsin. When you have LPR, it's actually pepsin that gets into your throat and airways. When you eat and drink acidic foods and beverages, it creates an acidic environment in your throat for pepsin to flourish and cause irritation. Most fruits are highly acidic, but especially citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and grapefruits. Colas and other carbonated drinks are even more acidic than citrus fruits. If you must drink carbonated beverages, stick to sugar-free, low-carbonation drinks like Fresca. Try to avoid foods with a pH of 5 or lower. When in doubt, do an online search to find out about the pH of foods and drinks you are interested in. You might consult a chart like this one: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/food/food2market/documents/ph_of_common_foods.pdf. People who have weight issues are at much greater risk for developing reflux conditions, including LPR. If you are struggling with excess weight, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about healthy ways to lose weight. Generally, eating smaller portions puts less pressure on your esophageal sphincters, allowing them to keep your stomach acid down. High-fat and fried foods also may exacerbate your reflux symptoms. Frozen or restaurant foods often are prepared in oils that may promote reflux as well. Smaller meals put less pressure on your esophageal sphincters as you digest, making it less likely that you will experience reflux symptoms. Treat your LPR by having 4 or 5 small meals a day, rather than 3 larger ones. In addition to eating smaller portions of food, try to eat more slowly. Make sure you thoroughly chew your food before swallowing, and drink water between mouthfuls. Allow your food to settle before you engage in any strenuous activities. Staying well-hydrated can help prevent reflux, and will also keep your throat clear. Aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day more if you're engaging in exercise or other intense physical activity. Don't consider other drinks a substitute for water, even if they contain water. For example, although coffee is mostly water, coffee is a diuretic and can trigger reflux.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose bland rather than spicy foods. Consume skim or low-fat dairy products. Avoid highly acidic foods and beverages. Reduce your daily caloric intake. Eat smaller meals throughout the day. Drink plenty of water.

Once you have completed a draft of the essay, read it aloud and listen to how it sounds on the page. Make sure each sentence flows well and that each section is well developed. Underline any awkward lines or phrases so you can revise them. You should also check for any spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors in the essay. Get friends, peers, and family members to read the essay. Ask them if your definition of the word is clear and easy to follow. Pose questions about whether your points seem well supported and well developed in the essay. Be open to constructive criticism from others and take their feedback to heart. It will only make your essay better. Once you have gotten feedback on the essay, take the time to revise it for clarity and flow. Remove any sentences that are redundant or unclear. Make sure all your references and sources are properly cited. If there is a word count or a page count for the definition essay, make sure you meet it. Include a reference page at the end of the essay and a cover page at the beginning of the essay, if required.
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One-sentence summary -- Read the essay out loud. Show the essay to others for feedback. Revise the essay.

Ensure that the circuit for the room you are working in has been flipped off. This will prevent accidental electrocution and reduce the risk of fire. Most circuit breakers are located in the garage or basement, but placement will vary from home to home. When you find the breaker box, locate the breaker that controls the lights for the room you are working on. Flip it to the off position to keep power from traveling down those wires. Most electrical panels label switches for the different rooms in your home. Use a voltage tester to check that power is no longer flowing to that room. This will affect the way that you perform the installation. You can tell if the power is coming into the switch by removing the light switch panel. If two black wires are coming into the switch box, then the power is coming into the switch first. If there is only one black wire, then the power is coming into the switch from the light fixture. You can usually use an electrical tester to be sure. A 3-way switch will not have the words on or off written on it. Before you start installing, take a look at your new 3-way switch to identify all of the terminals that you will be connecting wires to. Traveler wire terminals - These are located on each side of the switch towards the top of the switch. Ground wire terminal - Older switches may not have this, but all new switches must. This is usually a green screw located on the top or bottom of the switch, mounted to the frame. Common wire screw - This is located on the left side of the switch, and is a different color than the two traveler terminals.
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Switch off the circuit. Determine if the power goes to the light or the light switch. Replace any regular switches with the 3-way switches.