Problem: Article: There are a few different kinds of cherries on the market these days, and using a particular type will influence the taste of your wine. Here are some things to consider: Try black cherries or sweet cherries for a sweeter wine. Morello cherries work well for a dry wine. A dry wine is simply a wine that has no residual sugar, meaning it isn't sweet. To make a dry wine, let your mixture ferment completely, allowing the yeast to consume all of the sugar. Here are some things to consider when making "dry" wine: After about 2 weeks most of the sugar will have been consumed by the yeast and fermentation will slow, making it easier to keep track of the falling sugar level of your wine. Tracking the sugar level will give you an idea of how your fermentation has been progressing. You may wish to stop the fermentation early and leave a bit of residual sugar in your wine. The fermentation is considered done when you either reach your desired sugar level or go "dry" at 0 Brix on the wine scale. A wine with 0.2% residual sugar contains two grams of sugar in a liter of wine. Dry wines are typically in the 0.2%-0.3% range, off-dry wines in the 1.0%-5.0% range, and sweet dessert wines are normally 5.0%-10%. There is no "correct" sugar level for your wine, it just comes down to your personal preference. You can give your wine an intriguing flavor by adding small amounts of oak during the fermenting process. Here are some things to consider: Use oak powder. This way, you won't risk over-oaking your wine. The oak powder will also sink to the bottom of your crock during fermentation, making siphoning easier. When adding oak powder to a batch of homemade wine, you'll want to add anywhere from 4 to 20 grams per gallon, depending on the type of wine (white vs. red) and desired flavor. Generally speaking, for six U.S. gallons of wine you would add about 40 to 50 grams of oak powder for a white wine, or 70 to 85 grams of oak powder for a red wine.
Summary: Experiment with different types of cherries. Make a "dry" wine. Oak your wine!

Problem: Article: Set up an appointment if your migraines occur more than once a week on average. You should also see your doctor if your migraine symptoms don't seem to improve with over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, or home remedies. They can discuss new or alternative treatment options with you.You should also seek medical care if you're taking over-the-counter or prescription medications to manage your migraine pain more than twice a week. Extremely severe or complicated migraines, though rare, can affect you more intensely than regular migraines. They can also mimic the symptoms of other, more serious conditions, such as a stroke. For this reason, it's important to get these symptoms assessed right away. Make an appointment with your doctor or go to the emergency room if you experience any of the following: Some of these might include: Hemiplegic migraine: You may experience temporary paralysis or nerve changes with this headache. You should check with your doctor to make sure this is not a stroke, since some of the symptoms can be similar. Persistent aura: Visual auras with your migraines (such as patterns, flashes of light, or partial loss of vision) usually go away shortly after the attack. In rare cases, they may last for hours or even more than a week afterward. If you experience this, seek medical care to make sure it isn't a sign of bleeding in your brain. Basilar artery migraine: You might experience dizziness or confusion and pain in the back of your head. You may also experience vomiting, ringing in the ears, or an inability to speak properly. Status migrainosus: This is a severe migraine attack that lasts longer than 3 days. This migraine is often caused by certain types of medications. Certain medical ailments or medications may increase your risk for migraines. Managing these conditions properly can help reduce your risk of having migraine symptoms, so work with your doctor to diagnose and treat them if present. Some medical conditions and medications that may contribute to migraines include: Being overweight or underweight Experiencing hormonal changes (such as those associated with menopause, fluctuations in your menstrual cycle, or taking hormone medications) A family history of migraines Stress Taking certain medications, such as vasodilators or hormonal birth control pills Sleep disorders High blood pressure or certain heart diseases
Summary: Call your doctor if your migraines are frequent or don't respond to treatment. Check with your doctor if you get more serious migraines. Ask your doctor about underlying conditions that might cause migraines.

Problem: Article: Armour thyroid is an animal-source thyroid replacement used in the treatment of hypothyroidism. It's used as hormone replacement therapy for people with hypothyroidism. It is also used to reduce the size of goiters and to treat thyroid cancer. It is a natural mix of pig-derived thyroid hormones. It is measured as grains, and the doses range from grain to five grains. It is an alternative to synthetic, man-made thyroid hormone replacement. The symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, dry, coarse hair, hair loss, dry skin, wanting to sleep often, intolerance to cold, decreased heart rate, swelling of the thyroid gland (goiter), unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight, constipation, and depression. Since Armour thyroid is prescribed for hypothyroidism or associated conditions, you must go to your doctor. Hypothyroidism is diagnosed by symptoms and lab tests. Your doctor will perform a physical exam to check your thyroid. Your doctor will also take a medical history and have you provide a list of symptoms. Your doctor will also do lab tests, checking things like your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). If your doctor believes you have need to undergo thyroid treatment, your doctor will discuss your options with you. If your doctor believes you need Armour thyroid, you will be started on the lowest dose, which is grain. You will be required to go back to the doctor in one to two months. The TSH levels will be remeasured every four to six weeks. Your doctor will look at your TSH levels and adjust the dosage of Armour thyroid so that the TSH values fall within a range between 0.5 and 4.0 mIU/L. Since the TSH level range is rather wide, you will need to keep track of your symptoms during the first few months of taking Armour thyroid. Keep aware of how you are feeling so you can talk to your doctor. Some people don't feel well unless their TSH levels go below 1.0. Others feel much better with higher TSH levels. TSH levels can be very individualized, so your doctor will work with you to find the proper dosage. Keep up with any fatigue or wanting to sleep more, changes in your hair, dry skin, sensitivity to cold, swelling of the throat, unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight, constipation, and feelings of depression. Once your personal optimal dose of Armour thyroid is achieved, you will likely stay on this dosage level for life. This helps keep your TSH levels at the appropriate place. You should, however, be aware that the dosage required can change. This can happen because of disease, stress, menopause, injury, or trauma. Make certain you talk to your doctor about the level of Armour you take if you experience any of these events. For most people, taking their dose of Armour in the morning one hour before eating works best. However, some people do better taking Armour and any other thyroid HRT in the evening. The only way to know is to try Armour at different times. Talk to your physician about the best way to do this to avoid any unpleasant side effects or other problems.
Summary:
Take Armour thyroid for hypothyroidism. Go to your doctor. Reevaluate your TSH levels every few weeks. Keep track of your symptoms. Take Armour thyroid indefinitely. Determine the best time of day to take your medicine.