Article: Use a plunger to plunge out the water in the bowl. Then use a towel to remove excess water on the inside. This is important to ensure that the cleaning solution isn't too heavily diluted. Fill the bowl so that the vinegar covers up the hard water spots. Cleaning vinegar, which is especially acidic, is best for removing hard water stains. However, distilled white vinegar can also work if it is all that you have. Use a rag to spread the vinegar over hard to reach spots, like under the rim of the toilet. You can also apply vinegar to the outside of the toilet, if there are any water spots around it. You can also apply the vinegar to toilet paper and stick it on spots overnight. This will help to ensure maximum exposure to the acidic vinegar. The vinegar will slowly eat away at the stains. Close the door and be sure that pets and children do not get into the bathroom. Use a brush with stiff nylon bristles to scrub at the hard water stains, removing anything that remains after the soaking. The vinegar should have loosened them so that they come up easily. If not, repeat this process. You may also want to use a smaller head brush to get into tight spots around the rim of the toilet. A kitchen dish brush works well for this, but do not use it to wash dishes after cleaning your toilet with it. If the toilet brush isn't getting the job done, try using a pumice stone instead. Many people report that it is good at picking up hard stains, without damaging the porcelain. Scrub the stain gently in conjunction with a cleaner, like vinegar, to pick up the stain.
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Dry out the bowl. Fill the bowl with cleaning vinegar. Wipe down toilet with vinegar. Let the toilet sit overnight. Scrub with a toilet brush. Try a pumice stone.
Article: Mash up an avocado and mix it with two tablespoons honey and one tablespoon sugar. The sugar will provide a soft exfoliation while the honey and avocado will nourish your skin. If you have oily skin, add in one to two teaspoons of fresh lemon juice to help tighten skin and dry up pores. Allow the mask to sit on your face for 15-20 minutes before washing it off thoroughly. There are several different options you can choose from when it comes to selecting an oil to mix into your exfoliant scrub. Choose nut-based oils that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids to tighten and rejuvenate skin. Mix about two tablespoons of oil into one tablespoon of brown or white sugar and use a washcloth to apply to your face, scrubbing in small circles. Rinse with warm water. Some commonly recommended oils include: Coconut oil Almond oil Olive oil Grapeseed oil Chamomile oil Avocado oil Safflower oil Combine two to three tablespoons of either cornmeal or some sort of ground nut meal, such as almond or walnut meal, and a small amount of water. You want the scrub to be a pasty consistency. Apply a generous coating to your face and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before washing off with warm water. Don't use this if you have a nut allergy. The rough texture of coffee combined with the caffeic acid it contains makes it a good exfoliating agent. Caffeic acid has anti-inflammatory properties and helps increase collagen production, leaving your skin smooth and healthy. Mix one tablespoon of ground coffee with one tablespoon of water or olive oil and apply it to your face. If you have particularly oily skin, use plain water instead of olive oil. Allow the mask to sit on your face for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Be sure to use freshly ground coffee beans, not instant coffee. Instant coffee will dissolve in water immediately. An alternative is to steam you face for 20 minutes to open up the pores. Then mix 1 tablespoon coffee powder with milk or honey to form a thick paste. Apply this paste on your face in a circular motion. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with cold water to close the pores. Particularly beneficial for people with dry skin, oatmeal scrubs can exfoliate while nourishing your skin. Mix two tablespoons ground oatmeal (not instant) with one teaspoon salt or sugar and one tablespoon water or olive oil. If you have oily skin, opt for salt and water as additives. If you have dry skin, opt for sugar and oil to help hydrate skin. Apply the mixture to your skin and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
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Make an avocado, honey, and sugar mask. Combine a healthy oil with sugar. Try a cornmeal or nut meal-based scrub. Revitalize your face with a coffee scrub. Soothe and nourish with an oatmeal scrub.
Article: PMS can come with the discomfort and pain of such things as headache, backaches, and cramping. Taking an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever may keep these symptoms at bay. Take pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen sodium (Aleve). You can also try acetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin. Do not take aspirin if you are under 20 years old as it may lead to a severe condition called Reye's syndrome. Talk to your doctor if OTC medications do not work. Hormones control your menstrual cycle. Trying a hormonal birth control (available as pills, a patch, a ring, an implant, and the Depo-Provera shot) with specific hormones may reduce your symptoms of PMS including pain or other discomfort. Talk to your medical practitioner about taking hormonal birth control to avoid the physical and psychological symptoms of PMS. Let your doctor know why you want to try birth control. Discuss your various options and ask any questions you may have. Warmth or heat can relax ease physical discomfort and help you relax. Use a heating pad or hot water bottle or take a warm bath to ease the symptoms of PMS. Put a hot water bottle or heating pad on spots that are uncomfortable. This could be your back, abdomen, head or shoulders. You can make your own heating pad by putting beans or lentils in an empty sock or pillowcase. Heat it in the microwave for about three minutes before applying to your skin. The Food and Drug Administration suggests a maximum of 20 minutes per application of any heating device. Massage OTC heat rubs into your skin or apply heat patches to any area causing you discomfort. Take a warm bath when you have pain or discomfort or are feeling stressed, tense or unhappy. Fill your bath with water between 36 and 40C (96.8 to 104F) so that you don't burn yourself. Check the water with thermometer or feel the water carefully with your hand to make sure it is not too hot. If you have one, a whirlpool can also help relieve the symptoms of PMS. Acupuncture or acupressure can increase blood flow and balance out your hormones, which can relieve PMS. Schedule an appointment with a certified practitioner to avoid the physical or psychological symptoms you may have. If you can't avoid or relieve your PMS, schedule an appointment with your doctor. They can rule out underlying conditions that may be making your PMS worse or suggest other therapies that may work. Keep a diary for a few months to detect patterns in your PMS as well as what does and doesn't prevent symptoms. Give this information to your doctor so that they can figure out different treatments for your PMS. For example, if you have severe mood swings, anxiety, or depression related to your menstrual cycle they may suggest you take an antidepressant the two weeks before your period begins.
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Take an over-the-counter pain medication. Consider hormonal birth control. Apply heat for relaxation. Think about alternative therapies. Seek medical attention.