Q: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen provide very effective pain relief for cramps. NSAIDs tend to work quickly, easing the pain within half an hour or so. They are available over-the-counter in most countries. Follow the dosing instructions on the bottle. Generally, you can take 400-600mg every four to six hours as needed. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is another option that can help with the pain of menstrual cramps. It can be used in addition to NSAIDs as they work via different mechanisms in your body. Tylenol and ibuprofen should be alternated and not used together at the same time. If over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen are insufficient to control your pain, you can speak to your physician for a prescription-strength alternative which may be more effective in controlling your menstrual pain. Do not take aspirin if you are under 19-years-old without first consulting your doctor. Aspirin may cause a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. Menstrual cramps are located in the uterus, which contracts to release its lining when you have your period. The uterus, like any muscle, relaxes in response to warm temperatures, so applying some heat to your abdomen may help relieve cramps. Fill a hot water bottle and lay it across your stomach while you are resting. Let it sit for as long as you'd like. Make sure you do not fall asleep while the heating pad is on you. Another option is to draw a warm bath and soak for about half an hour. Try to relax your muscles in response to the warm water. Massaging your abdominal region and lower back is a great way to loosen the muscle tension and to relieve cramps. Place your hands over your stomach or back and gently knead the area. A vibrating self-massaging tool applied to your back can also help, or you could ask a partner to massage you. Depending on how you feel about having sex while on your period (and also what part of your period you are on for instance, it is easier to have sex in the final few days when your blood flow is lighter), consider having sex to relieve pain from menstrual cramps. The chemicals released in your body during sex act as pain-relievers, and can also help to relax the muscles in that area of your body. Tea can help to settle your stomach and to relieve aching muscles. Certain types of tea have properties that can relax the uterus and help to get rid of painful cramping. Brew yourself a pot of one of these types of tea: Raspberry leaf, which eases muscle cramps Cramp bark, which relaxes the uterus Dong Quai, which soothes the nervous system.
A: Try pain medication. Apply heat. Massage the area. Have sex. Drink hot tea.

Q: Use a pair of sharp pruning shears to snip the lower end of the stem at a slight angle. Only take healthy cuttings that do not have signs of disease of infestation. Cutting the stem at an angle increases its surface area, allowing it to take up more moisture and nutrients from the planting soil. Wear gardening gloves and eye protection when you take a cutting. Take semi-ripe or hardwood for your cuttings rather than younger sections that are still green. The best time to take cuttings from bougainvillea is late-spring to mid-summer, when growth is most rapid and abundant. Getting bougainvillea to root can be tricky. Consider taking multiple cuttings to give yourself more than one shot if your first attempt fails. You can cut back as much as a third of the plant's growth without worrying about harming it. Sterilize your gardening tools with rubbing alcohol before and after you take a cutting. The stem is the only part of the bougainvillea that will take root successfully. Cut away all flowers, leaves, and small offshoots from the slender, woody shaft. Trim and discard any sections that are still green, as these are less likely to survive when planted. Make sure you remove at least half of the leaves from the stem. This will help ensure that all of the plant's resources are being used to form new roots. If you're not planning on rooting your bougainvillea right away, wrap your cuttings in a damp paper towel and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight plastic bag. This will keep them from drying out for 1-2 weeks. Wet the bottom of the stem and press it into a container of powdered rooting hormone. Coat the underside thoroughly, but avoid caking or clumping. To remove excess powder, tap the stem lightly with your fingertip. Rooting hormone can be found at most major gardening centers, greenhouses, and plant nurseries. It's also sometimes known as "rooting acid." You can also try making your own rooting hormone at home using ingredients like apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, honey, or crushed Aspirin.
A: Cut a mature stem to a length of 68 inches (1520cm). Prune the leaves from the stem. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.

Q: Mix the solution with a spoon or a fork until it becomes well incorporated. The acidic vinegar will clean dirty and tarnished areas on the aluminum. Turn your stovetop to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Let the solution boil for a minute. Your pot or pan should already start looking cleaner. Take the kitchenware off the heat and place it into your sink. Pour the baking soda into the pot or pan. It should start to fizz and react to the vinegar and water solution. Let the baking soda sit in the pot or pan until it stops fizzing, then pour it out into your sink. Use a non-abrasive sponge to scour the inside and outside of the pot or pan. Add more water and baking soda to especially troublesome areas until the pot or pan looks shiny. Hold the pot or pan under the sink and run hot water from the faucet. Continue rinsing it until all of the baking soda and vinegar solution is removed from the pot or pan. Wipe down the inside and outside of the pot with a cotton rag or paper towels. Continue to wipe the kitchenware until it's completely dry.
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Pour three parts water to one part white wine vinegar into the pot or pan. Bring the solution to a boil on the stove top. Add 2 tbsps (15.62 g) of baking soda to the pot or pan. Scour the pot or pan with a sponge. Rinse the pot or pan. Dry the pot or pan.