Q: Follow your pressure cooker manual for using the steamer insert. The Mirro booklet says to add 4 cups water to the pressure cooker.
A: Insert the steamer insert. Add potatoes to the pressure cooker. Add the amount of water called for in your pressure cooker manual. Cook the medium whole potatoes for 15 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Immediately place the pressure cooker under cold water to bring the pressure down. Drain and serve the potatoes.

Q: The best way to ensure you won't look at internet porn is to eliminate the sourcethe internet. Put away your smartphone, tablet, and computer, or give them to a friend or family member for safekeeping. Spend a few days away from the internet and allow your mind and body to detox. Try doing this with a friend. Spend a full day with a friend in which both of you leave your devices at home and do not use them at all. Having someone else's support might make the process easier. If you are giving up your smartphone, temporarily switch to a disposable cell phone in the meantime. You can buy them just about anywhere, including most gas stations. Give this number to the people you talk to regularly so they can still contact you. Make sure you pick a disposable phone that does not have internet access. If you are privately insured, look for a provider in your network. Some other therapists in your area may offer their services on a sliding scale. Do some research on your chosen therapist and see if one of their specializations is addiction. There are online resources for overcoming pornography addiction. You can download e-books, or even seek e-counseling over the internet. The downside with this option is that you will need to access the internet to access these services and products. Find something new to do that you enjoy, particularly something that will get you out of the house, or at least out of the area in which you normally access internet pornography. Whenever you get the urge to access these materials, choose instead to do something new. If you find this challenging, consider how much time you spend watching or viewing internet porn, and consider what you could get done with that amount of time if you spent it doing something productive and engaging. Many former internet pornography addicts say that finding new activities to engage their minds with has allowed them to improve their quality of life, and feel like more productive and useful people. If you traditionally use internet pornography to become sexually stimulated, try using your own imagination to turn yourself on. If you are in a relationship, focus on your partner. Imagine some fantasies and put yourself back into the physical world. You might have noticed that when you view internet porn, you are doing so very passivelywatching other people act out your fantasies or sexual thoughts. If you take that role on yourself, you might find it more engaging and satisfying. Keeping a serious addiction problem from your partner can jeopardize your relationship, and the trust your partner has in you. Be honest and open with them about your struggles, and continue to talk with them through your recovery. Understand that your addiction will affect your partner's life, whether you notice it or not. Any addiction can put a strain on a relationship, as the other partner tries to understand what you are going through. Your partner may feel shocked, betrayed, or even confused by your addiction. But, it is important not to ignore their feelings as you work through recovery. Express to your partner that you need and value their support. Your partner may even need to attend therapy, in conjunction with your own. Consider couples' therapy as an option. If you take the measure to automatically block all pornographic material from your electronic, internet-enabled devices, the temptation to view pornography may be more limited, and easier to avoid. Ask your partner or a close friend to set the password, rather than setting it yourself. This way, even if you want to unlock the blocks or filters, you won't have the access to do so.
A: Take a break from the internet. Seek the help of a therapist. Try some new hobbies. Use your imagination. Keep an open, honest dialogue with your partner. Set up blocks and filters on your own devices.

Q: Problems that often heal without intervention include: Hemorrhoids, also called piles, which may be swollen or itchy. An anal fissure, which is a small tear in the skin around the anus. It is painful and may take a few weeks to heal. A viral or bacterial infection, called gastroenteritis, will often heal on its own if you stay hydrated and allow your body to fight it. Low fiber diets can cause straining when you are passing stools. A diet rich in fiber will reduce straining when you go to the bathroom, making stool passage easier. This is often necessary for diverticulitis. Antibiotics will help clear bacteria out of the pouches and bulges in your bowels. Your doctor may recommend eating only fluids for a few days to reduce the amount of feces your digestive tract must process. There are several methods which involve using an endoscopy to treat the damaged tissue: An endoscopic thermal probe uses heat to stop the bleeding, particularly for an ulcer. Endoscopic cryotherapy freezes abnormal blood vessels. Endoscopic clips will close an open wound. Endoscopic intracranial cyanoacrylate injection uses a type of glue to seal a bleeding blood vessel. Conditions that are often treated with surgery include: An anal fistula, where a passage forms between the bowels and the skin near the anus. This often happens after an abscess bursts. It usually doesn't heal without surgery. Recurrent diverticulitis. Bowel polyps. These are small bumps that are usually not cancerous, but usually need to be removed. If your bleeding is caused by an ulcer or by gastritis, these medications may be able to treat your underlying condition. Talk to your doctor to see if a prescription is right for you. Rectal bleeding, if severe, may cause anemia because of the blood loss. If you are feeling dizzy, fatigued, lightheaded, or weak, you should visit your doctor to get tested for anemia. Most mild forms of anemia can be treated by taking iron supplements The treatments vary based upon where it is located and at what stage it is. Possible options include: Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation Medications
A: Allow minor problems to heal naturally. Treat infections with antibiotics. Treat ulcers, abnormal blood vessels, and other tissue problems with a variety of different interventions. Consider surgery if the bleeding is serious or returns. Consult your doctor about Histamine 2 blockers and omeprazole. Take iron supplements to treat anemia. Fight bowel cancer aggressively.

Q: Heavy consumption of alcohol is a risk factor in the development of peptic ulcers. If you have been diagnosed with an ulcer, continued consumption of alcohol can contribute to irritation of ulcers and you should avoid it if you have an ulcer. This is especially true for strong alcohol and liquors. Alcohol can also lead gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach, that can severely impact the amount of time it will take for an ulcer to heal. Much like certain foods, caffeine can contribute to an increase in the secretion of stomach acid, which in turn increases the likelihood of your ulcer becoming irritated. Many stimulants have this effect and are best avoided when you have an ulcer. Caffeine is found in a wide variety of drinks such as coffee, tea, energy drinks and soda, so be sure to check the label if you're uncertain. It is thought that even decaffeinated coffee can increase stomach acid production. So it may be best to avoid even decaffeinated coffee. Quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke. The chemicals in cigarette smoke can weaken the stomach lining, which irritates current ulcers or may even cause new ulcers to develop. Similar to other stimulants, nicotine may contribute to an increase in the production of stomach acid, which can irritate an ulcer. Nicotine can also lead to inflammation which hampers the healing process. Although there is an uncertain correlation between stress and ulcer pain, some ulcer sufferers find that when emotional stress in their life rises, so does the ulcer irritation. A program that reduces stress may have beneficial consequences and help you avoid irritating your ulcer. Try regularly practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation or tai chi. Some research suggests that a formal stress reduction program with a class might be more effective for those with an ulcer than doing it at home alone.
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Reduce consumption of alcohol. Cut down on caffeine. Avoid nicotine. Reduce stress.