In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can find celery at most grocery stores and farmers markets, and you may also encounter it in some gardens. For the freshest celery, consider buying a locally-grown product. You can find pre-packaged celery, but it may have been shipped from who-knows-where, stored for who-knows-how-long, and sprayed with who-knows-how-many pesticides. Buy a whole stalk of celery. Make sure that the stalk is light green, firm, and unblemished. If the stalk is whitish, soft, or cracked it may be going bad; if the leaves are wilted, choose a fresher stalk. If you're looking for a quick and convenient snack, consider buying a package of pre-cut celery sticks. Again, pre-packaged sticks may not be as fresh as whole-stalk, locally-grown celery, but they take less work to prepare if you're in a hurry. Celery is a Mediterranean plant, and it grows best in temperate climates with temperatures between 59 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Celery is a long-season crop, and it may be difficult to grow in areas with brief summers. The seeds sprout best when they are sprouted indoors. You should be able to find a package of celery seeds at a local nursery or garden-supply store. You may be able to harvest wild celery seeds; refer to botanical field guides, or ask a friend who grows celery in her garden. If you grow your own celery, you can collect the seeds and use them as seasoning. With care and planning, you can ensure that you will have a consistent supply of celery from year to year. Use fresh, running water, but don't use soap or detergent. There's a chance that commercially-grown celery has been sprayed with pesticides and other chemicals, and a thorough rinsing can remove many potential contaminants. Washing can also reduce the risk of contracting any number of food-borne illnesses. You may store celery in the crisper drawer, in a well-sealed plastic bag, or in a bowl or jar with the end of the stalk submerged in a bit of water to keep it fresh. When properly stored, fresh (whole) celery should last 3-4 weeks past the printed sell-by date; pre-packaged celery should last 2-3 days past the printed date; and cooked celery should last up to one week after it is cooked. Celery is not always sold with an expiration date. Use your intuition: if the stalk is whitish, soft, cracked, or wilted, it may be going bad. If you won't use your celery before four weeks have passed, consider freezing it and thawing it out when you need it. If you buy a whole, fresh stalk of celery, cut off the leaves at the top; compost the leaves or put them out with the trash. If you will be dipping the celery into a sauce or condiment, chop the stalk into pieces ranging from 3-4 inches in length. If you are cooking with celery or mixing it into a salad, chop it into smaller, bite-sized pieces, or dice it finely.
Summary: Buy fresh celery. Consider growing celery. Wash your celery. Store celery in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. Chop the stalk into pieces, to taste.

Problem: Article: Hot flashes can really do a number on your sleep. To fight them, you can find pillows that are specifically designed with cooling gel or water inserts. These can help lower the intensity of your hot flashes, making it easier to sleep through them. These pillows are available online, as well as in some mattress and home goods stores. If you have a pillow you already really like, you could get a cooling mat to place underneath. This won't be quite as effective as a cooling pillow, but it can still help cut out some of the heat. Another way to combat those awful hot flashes is to lower the thermostat in your bedroom. If you have central air conditioning and don't want to pay to cool your whole house, look into a window-unit or portable air conditioner to cool off your bedroom without heating up your energy bills. Start running your air conditioner at least half an hour before you go to bed to make sure your room is nice and cool when you settle in for the night. If you don't have an AC unit or you want to minimize the cost of cooling, you may be able to use a fan. Fans work best when it's not too hot in your room. For major temperature changes, AC may still be necessary. Even small amounts of light can disrupt your sleep, especially during menopause. Try hanging blackout curtains over your windows to keep any excess light out of your room. If you have a digital alarm clock, face it away from your bed. That way, the lights from the clock face aren't glowing at you while you're trying to sleep. You could also replace your digital clock with an analog one. You could also wear a sleep mask to help block out light if you don't want to invest in new window treatments. The lights from the alarm clock aren't the only little lights that can wake you up. Keeping a tablet, phone, TV, or computer in your room can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Designate your room a gadget-free zone, except for maybe an e-reader without a backlight. If you feel like you need your phone with you at night for emergencies, try turning on the blue light filter and plugging it in away from your bed. That way, the light is less harsh and you'll be less tempted to use it for random browsing.
Summary:
Use a cooling pillow or mat. Keep your bedroom at around 65F (18C). Use blackout curtains to block out all light. Declare your bedroom a tech-free zone.