INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Either ibuprofen or acetaminophen are good options and readily available at any pharmacy. As soon as you feel a headache developing, take the maximum dosage allowed on the label. Then, repeat the dosage, as directed, until the pain subsides. Experiment with various OTC medications to see which one works the best for you. Some evidence shows that ibuprofen relieves tension headaches faster than acetaminophen. If you find yourself taking OTC medications almost every day, talk with your doctor about other options. Too frequent use of OTC pain meds can actually cause an uptick in headaches. This is a prescription medication that helps to shrink blood vessels, which can lower your pain level during a headache. Triptan is usually prescribed to both migraine and hypertension headache sufferers. You'll usually take it in pill form, although nasal sprays and injections are options too. Triptan medications go by a variety of names, including Axert and Zomig. Talk with your doctor about whether or not it is safe to take OTC medications along with triptan. Some triptan medications can cause side effects such as dizziness or muscle lethargy. Sometimes simply removing yourself from your surroundings by feigning sleep can help to lower your blood pressure and reduce headache pain. Lie down on a bed, couch, or even on the floor (in a safe space). Close your eyes gently without clenching them and take deep breaths in and out.

SUMMARY: Take over-the-counter pain relievers if your blood pressure is within normal limits. Take a dose of triptan medication at the first sign of a headache. Lie down in a dark room and close your eyes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Traditional wooden pencils with or without erasers are among the least expensive writing implements available. If money is tight, go for this option. You should also select wooden pencil if you press hard while writing, since the graphite in wooden pencils can withstand the pressure. This variety doesn't need sharpening and is usually refillable. Read the packaging for the length and diameter of lead that fits your pencil. A mechanical pencil might also be a good choice for standardized test, since its thinner lead is good for filling in small blanks. Mechanical pencils typically cost more, especially for good quality, non-disposable ones. On the other hand, many allow lead and erasers to be replaced, meaning that you can use one pencil for much longer. This is the usual medium hardness of lead in wooden and mechanical pencils. You can use it for writing an essay or bubbling in the answers on a standardized test. If the pencil or the lead is not labeled, there's a good chance this is the hardness. . Consider this option if your hand cramps up after writing for several minutes. Look for a pencil with a large padded grip. It widens the shaft of the pencil, allowing your hand to relax as you write. You can also buy rubber or soft plastic grips that you slide on the end of a pencil. They're available in stationery stores and book stores in the same vicinity as pencils and pens.

SUMMARY: Choose wooden pencils for affordability and durability. Select a mechanical pencil for convenience. Choose HB (#2) lead for general use. Purchase an ergonomic pencil

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's possible to make whole grain crusts by substituting an equal amount of whole wheat pastry flour, as fine a grain as possible. To help the texture, it's also a good idea to add a quarter to a half cup of raw oats, flaxseed meal, or other whole grain flour to help get the mix to come together. Whole wheat flour tends to be much more brittle and difficult to handle than that made with white flour. Be very careful not to over-mix it. Making a cookie crust with finely crumbled ginger snap, Oreo, graham cracker, or some other cookie of your choice. Start with 12-15 cookies in a plastic bag and crush them with a plate or tenderizing mallet, until they're fine enough to resemble a coarse flour. To that, mix in a quarter cup of melted butter, and press into the cookie plate. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes, watching closely so it won't burn. Cookie crusts pair excellently with custard or cream pies, like chocolate or coconut. It's less effective for fruit pies. Use equal amounts of brown or white rice flour and sweet rice flour, instead of wheat flour. The rest of the recipe works as normal, as long as you use vegetable shortening, which is vegan. It's also common to use a little xanthan gum, about a teaspoon, to bind the dough and replace the need for the gluten strands that form in wheat flour dough.

SUMMARY: Substitute whole wheat flour for white. Make a cookie crust. Use gluten free substitutes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While it was appropriate to clean your piercing equipment and skin with rubbing alcohol prior to piercing, it can dry out your new piercing now. A saline solution is gentler and won't dry the hole out. You can purchase a saline solution at the drug store, or make your own. Try to physically let your pierced body part soak in the solution, like in a shallow bowl or cup. If you're unable to do this, use a tissue or Q-tip to apply the solution to the piercing. If you choose to make your own solution, use non-iodized, fine-grain sea salt. Some grocery stores stock this with the regular table salt, or you may need to buy it online. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of salt into one cup of filtered or bottled water. Reduce the amount of salt if your skin becomes dry. It can be tempting to fiddle with your new jewelry, but this greatly increases your chance of infection. Try not to touch it at all, unless you're doing one of your daily cleanings. Never touch your piercing at all unless your hands have been thoroughly washed.

SUMMARY:
Clean your ear piercing with a saline solution. Avoid touching your piercing.