Write an article based on this "Paint your oven baked polymer clay pot. Decorate an air-dried pinch pot. Glaze or paint pottery clay."
article: You can use any kind of water-based paints, metallic pastes, chalk paint, or mica powders to decorate the surface of your pot. Once you've decorated it, seal the paint onto the surface of the pot with a sealing varnish. Polymer clay isn't food safe, so you don't have to worry about choosing food safe paints or varnishes. Avoid using nail polish or oil based paints on your pot. They will dissolve the surface of the clay. These materials can be purchased at most craft supply stores. For help finding them, talk to a store representative. Air dry clay can be decorated with latex and acrylic paints. If you're planning on using your pinch pot to store or serve dried foods, you will need to varnish the surface of the clay. Purchase a food-safe professional varnish and apply four to five coats to the surface of the pot. Acrylic paints, latex paints, and food-safe varnishes can be purchased at craft supply stores. Talk to a store representative for help finding these items. Follow the manufacturer instructions when applying the food-safe varnish. For example, some varnish manufacturers ask you to let the varnish dry twenty-four hours between coats. Once your pot has been fired in a kiln, you can decorate the surface however you'd like. If you're not going to use the pot for food or drinks, you can paint the pot with acrylic, latex, or oil-based paints. Alternatively, glaze your pot to make it food and drink safe. This will require another firing in the kiln, so talk to a pottery store representative to learn about your options. You will need to choose a glaze that has a similar firing temperature to your clay. Talk to a pottery store representative for help choosing a glaze. Never glaze the bottom of your pot. This will make it stick to the kiln shelf and ruin it.

Write an article based on this "Know what to avoid. Get a skin prick test. Ask your healthcare provider about a blood test. Discuss preventative measures with your doctor."
article: The only approved methods of testing allergies are the skin prick test, the blood test, and the oral food challenge. Other methods of testing can lead to false results and might even be dangerous. Some unapproved methods include: Applied Kinesiology, Cytotoxicity testing vega testing, NAET, IG64 Testing, Hair Analysis, and Pulse Testing. This is perhaps the most common food allergy test. A grid is drawn on your skin and tiny amounts of potential food allergens are inserted under the surface of the skin. Squares on the grid that develop a red bump or swelling may indicate a food allergy. This test does not necessarily confirm food allergies on its own. A negative reaction is usually 90% accurate, while a positive reaction is less than 50% accurate. More testing might be necessary. This requires sending a sample of your blood to a laboratory to get it tested against an extensive list of potential food allergens. The test measures the level of antibodies against specific foods. This test will often be used to confirm the results of a skin prick test; however, these tests can also be subject to some error and thus it might be necessary to undergo additional testing to confirm the results. If a food allergy is confirmed, it is essential that you work with your doctor to create a management plan. It will be necessary to eliminate the food from your diet and take precautions to educate the people in your life about your allergy and train them what to do if you have a reaction. Educate your family, friends, and workplace or school about your allergy. This may include teaching them to read food labels properly, as well as any alternate names for the allergen. For instance, if you have a peanut allergy, you will need to check labels for ingredients that contain peanut protein, such as arachis oil, goober peas, nutmeat, mandelonas, hypogaeic acid, and more. You may need to avoid situations in which there is a high risk of accidental cross-contamination or ingestion of the allergen, such as buffets and picnics. Wear medical identification jewelry that indicates your food allergy. Carry an emergency epinephrine pen with you at all times in case you come into accidental contact with the allergen (for instance, at a restaurant in which cross-contamination occurs). Make sure your family, friends, co-workers, and teachers know how to use it. Consider creating a written emergency management plan to carry with you at all times and distribute to work, school, friends, and family. This will inform others of the recomended treatment should you have a reaction and includes emergency contact information. You can download a form here: http://www.foodallergy.org/faap.

Write an article based on this "Commit to mediating Do a sitting meditation to calm your mind. Do a walking meditation to encourage greater awareness. Look for guided meditations online or through free apps. Join a meditation class or center if you want to work with a teacher."
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at least 10 minutes every day. While meditation can help you gain enlightenment, you'll need to do it on a regular basis. Luckily, you don't need any special tools or massive amounts of time to mediate. You can sit or walk in meditation wherever you are. Just focus on your breath. Initially, set a goal of doing 5-10 minutes of meditation a day. Over time, you can expand the length of your meditations if you desire. Sit in a calm, quiet environment with your legs crossed or in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and notice how your body feels. Then, focus on the sensation of your breath. When your mind wanders, return your thoughts to your breath as soon as you notice. Don't judge yourself for letting your mind wander, as it's a normal part of meditation. A walking meditation changes the way you think. You can either wander or walk in an established path. As you walk, thoughts will come into your mind. Let them pass without judgement or holding onto them. This allows enlightened thoughts to enter your mind and raise your awareness. Don't try to think about anything in particular. Just let your thoughts come and go. You might also focus on your breath or on your footsteps to help you calm your mind, if it's racing. You may prefer a guided meditation, depending on your experience level and goals. Fortunately, you can find many options online or through the app store. Experiment with different meditations until you find one that works for you. For example, Headspace, Calm, and Insight Timer are all meditation apps that offer a free version. Although you can meditate on your own at home, you may prefer to work with a teacher. You can find one by searching for classes in your area or looking for a local meditation center. As another option, you might go to your local buddhist temple or community center. You may be able to take classes online. Additionally, check sites like Meetup.com or Facebook.com for meditation groups that meet in your area.