Article: An anti-inflammatory diet stresses whole foods (preferably organic), complex carbohydrates, and foods with lots of nutrients like lean proteins and healthy fats. Many doctors recommend an anti-inflammatory diet which has been shown to reverse obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Controlling your blood pressure by changing your diet is one of the best ways to reverse insulin resistance. Improvements in your diet can prevent pre-diabetes, diabetes, hyperglycemia, and obesity. Limit the chemicals and extra sugars and fats that are usually added to processed food. Instead, try to eat natural or simply prepared foods. Cook from scratch as often as possible and choose organic foods to avoid chemicals. If you're pressed for time, remember you can prepare the basics (like rice, beans or meats) ahead of time and freeze them. Or, you can cook meals in a crock pot or slow cooker. Since little is known about what chemicals may do to an individual, you should avoid them if you're trying to reverse insulin resistance. At least 90 to 95% of the carbohydrates you eat should be complex. These molecules are more complicated than simple carbohydrates, so they take longer for your body to break down. This can help regulate your blood sugar. Try to eat most of your complex carbohydrates at lunch and cut down on the portion sizes for other meals. Complex carbohydrates are found in whole, unprocessed foods like: Whole grains Peas Lentils Beans Vegetables Read food labels to determine how much sugar is in a food and try to avoid processed foods which often contain added sugars that aren't listed. Over-eating sugars like glucose, sucrose, fructose, and high fructose corn syrup can increase your risk for Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Sugar by itself does not cause diabetes, but drinking more sugar-filled beverages for example is linked to higher blood sugar levels and to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Research shows that increasing your insoluble fiber intake along with whole grains can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Good sources of fiber include brans, beans, berries, whole grains, vegetables, and seeds. Some fiber like flaxseeds also contains a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids. To help you get into the habit, try adding one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds at every meal. Keep pre-ground flaxseeds in your freezer or use a coffee grinder to grind your own flaxseeds to keep them from getting rancid. Eat fish and skinless poultry which are good sources of protein. When picking fish, look for wild-caught fish like salmon, cod, haddock, and tuna. These are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids that your body needs. They're also anti-inflammatory. Try to limit red meats and skin from poultry. These can be high in animal fat and may be higher in added hormones and antibiotics. Don't think that you have to avoid fruits because they're sweet. You should actually a variety of fruits and vegetables to get nutrients your body needs. Since the sugars in fruit are combined with the fiber, your body will slowly absorb the sugar. Try to eat fruits and vegetables with the peel so you get more fiber and select fresh versions instead of dried produce (which has higher sugar concentrations). You should also increase the amount of water you drink. The Institute of Medicine recommends that you drink 1 to 2 liters or about 6 to 8 eight-ounce glasses of water a day.
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Follow an anti-inflammatory diet to potentially reverse insulin resistance. Avoid processed foods because they're often high in sugar. Eat more complex carbohydrates to help regulate your blood sugar. Reduce your sugar intake to manage your blood sugar. Include more fiber to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Choose lean meats and fish to meet your protein needs. Eat more fruits and vegetables to boost your nutrient intake.
Article: To do this, place the compass tip on the given point on the line. Then, swing the compass, drawing two arcs on both sides of the given point. The arcs should intersect the line. Mark and label the points where the arcs intersect the line. You can set the compass to any width for this step. For example, you might be given point A on a line. Use the compass to draw point P to the left, and point Q to the right. Place the compass tip on the new point to the left of the original point. Stretch the compass so that it reaches about halfway between the original point, and the new point on the right. For example, place the compass tip on point P, and stretch the compass to a point about halfway between points A and Q. You could also draw the arc below the line. Keeping the compass tip on the left point, swing the compass, drawing an arc. Make sure the arc crosses over the original point. For example, keep the compass tip on point P. Draw an arc above the line. Do not change the width of the compass. Set the compass tip on the right point. Swing the compass, drawing an arc above the line that intersects the first arc. Mark this intersection with another point. For example, place the compass tip on point Q. Draw an arc that intersects the first arc at point T. Use a straightedge to ensure the line is straight. The line you draw is perpendicular to the first line, through the given point on the line. For example, draw a line connecting points A and T.
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Draw an arc on either side of the given point. Increase the width of the compass. Draw an arc above the line. Draw a second arc, intersecting the first. Connect the given point to the point where the arcs intersect. Finish up with the construction.
Article: The focused beam of illumination will make it easier to catch sight of pests tucked away in dark spaces. Whenever possible, hold your flashlight close to the surface you're inspecting at a parallel angle. This will cause bugs and their eggs to cast a more noticeable shadow. While you're at it, turn on all of the lights in the room to maximize your visibility. Contrary to popular belief, light usually doesn't do much to keep bed bugs away. When you spy a cluster of bugs, insert your tool into the infested space and slowly drag it towards you to scrape them out. Hold the edge of the tool firmly against the surface and angle it to cover more ground and ensure that none of the bugs have a chance to scurry free. Ideally, the tool you use should be relatively durable. That way, you won't have to worry about it breaking accidentally. You probably won't be able to fish out every last pest like this, but it can be a good way to thin their numbers. Mash the tape or cloth directly into the pests, aiming to pick up as many as you can. Due to their size, they'll have a hard time escaping from the adhesive or moist, textured cloth. Stickier types of tape, such as duct or packing tape, will offer the best results. If you decide to go with the damp cloth approach, keep a small container of hot, soapy water nearby where you can deposit the bugs you collect. If you're using tape, fold the piece over on itself to make absolutely sure the bed bugs will stay stuck. If you're using a cloth, submerge it in your bucket of water and wring it out thoroughly to loosen the bugs. Throw the tape in a sealed trash receptacle outside and dump bug-filled water a safe distance from your home. After doing battle with bed bugs, always wash the clothes you're wearing as a precautionary measure. You can also heat-treat clothing and accessories in the dryer for 30 minutes if you don't have time to do a full load of laundry. Be sure to scrub your bucket with hot water and a powerful detergent to kill bacteria left behind by bugs or their skin castings or droppings.
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Grab a flashlight to aid you in your search. Force encamped bugs out of hiding with a card or similar thin object. Trap the exposed bugs with a piece of tape or a damp cloth. Dispose of the trapped pests securely outside of your home.