INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The band is the circular part of the ring that sits around the finger. It's usually made from gold, silver, or platinum, although it can be made from some other combination of metals. Note that, since metals rub and wear on one another, you should only wear rings of the same metal next to each other. Look at her existing jewelry collection to get an idea of what she prefers, differentiating from the three most common metals: Gold is yellow-orange in its natural state and is normally alloyed with another metal for durability. Some prefer the lighter yellow color of less pure gold such as 14K or 10K, as the yellow reflection will slightly tint the diamond. White gold is gold alloyed with metals purposely to give the mixture an off-white color, it and must be plated with another metal--rhodium is common--for a bright silvery appearance. This plating wears off -- but some jewelers will replace their rings from time to time for free if you ask in advance. Platinum is hard, strong and naturally silvery, but will dull slightly over time with wear, which is not necessarily a problem. Since a gold setting will make a diamond look very slightly yellowish, it is a waste of money to buy a very high color grade diamond to put in it. Silver is less common, but also less expensive. It is usually alloyed with something else to hold strength and shine. Once you know the right metal, you still have some options with the band. You often have a bewildering number of choices -- from classic, plain bands to twisted, wrapped, or other unique band designs. Do you want other stones inset into the band or just metal? Do you want a thick band showing off more stones/metal, or a thin band? The setting refers to the piece that holds the gemstone in place on the band. The setting can be "pronged" or "invisible". A setting with a bezel, or at least six prongs for some redundancy, is safer for a ring that is worn during significant activity, though some women may prefer less metal in the way of their stone. . Choosing the ring size of the band is an important part of choosing the right engagement ring. One way you can figure out her ring size is by sneaking out one of the rings she wears a lot to have a jeweler figure out the size -- as long as she doesn't have time to miss it. If you can't get a ring out, try: Tracing the inside of the ring on a piece of paper, then using that for sizing. Placing the ring on your finger, then marking with pen or sharpie how far up it slides.

SUMMARY: Choose the right metal for the band. Choose the right style band for your partner, from fresh and funky to simple and traditional. Consider the "setting," or how the stone will be set in the band. Choose the right size

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To swallow air, you need to go through the motions of swallowing without food. Think of the feeling of having a mouthful of food. Go through the motions of swallowing without food in your mouth. Each swallow will draw more air into your mouth. Pull the air in your mouth to the back of your throat. Swallow a gulp of air. Repeat the process of swallowing air several times to build up a bubble in your stomach. The more air you are able to get into your stomach, the larger and louder your burp will be. Squeeze your abdominal muscles to push all the air together in your stomach. Prepare for the upcoming burp by pushing all the air into one bubble. Hold the burp in for a moment to build up pressure. Give the air a way to escape your stomach by opening your mouth. An open mouth allows the air to resonate and creates a louder sound. Wretch your stomach and diaphragm muscles to squeeze the air out of your stomach and force the burp to emerge. Keep your throat and mouth open to allow as much air to escape as possible. A longer burp will generate louder sounds. Contract your diaphragm muscles towards the end of your burp to squeeze any remaining air out. Keep your mouth open during the burp so the sound is not muffled.

SUMMARY: Imagine you have a large bite of food in your mouth. Contract your throat like you are swallowing. Swallow several gulps of air. Contract your stomach to combine the air bubbles. Open your mouth to release the burp. Force the burp out of your stomach.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The first exercise to begin with when attempting to improve your balance is the weight shift. This is exactly what it sounds like - shifting your weight from one foot to the other. Stand with your feet one hip width apart. Try to distribute your weight evenly over both feet. Now, shift your weight so that you are balancing on your right foot only and lift your left foot just slightly off the floor. Hold this position - balancing on one foot - for as long as you can while remaining steady. Aim to reach 30 seconds. Lower your left leg and stand on both feet again. Now repeat the exercise, this time balancing on your left foot. Repeat 3 or 4 times on each leg, and practice the exercise everyday until you can easily balance for 30 seconds on each leg. This exercise is the natural progression from the weight shifting exercise. It is performed in the exact same way, except this time: When you balance on your right foot, lift your left leg and bend it backwards at the knee. Try to hold for 30 seconds, before repeating on the other leg. If you want to make this exercise more challenging, consider balancing on a pillow or thick rug - this provides more of an unstable surface and makes balancing more difficult. For this exercise, you will need a single dumbbell - the weight depends on your own personal preference, but somewhere between 5 and 15 pounds is good for starting off. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold the dumbbell in your left hand at waist level, with the palm facing upwards. Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot off the ground, bending your leg forwards from the knee. Perform a set of 5 - 15 bicep curls, depending on how long you can hold your balance for. Repeat with the opposite arm and leg. This exercise is similar to the previous one and will also require the use of a dumbbell to perform. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your weight evenly distributed. Hold the dumbbell in your left hand. Lift the dumbbell upwards toward the ceiling, until your forearm is perpendicular to the floor. Now lift your right foot off the ground and bend your knee backwards. Try to hold this position for 30 seconds without losing your balance. Repeat holding the dumbbell in your right hand and balancing on your left leg. This exercise tests your ability to walk in a straight line without wobbling or losing your balance. If practiced on a daily basis, it can help with your coordination and allow you to improve your balance. Find a straight line on the ground. It could be the crack between the tiles in your kitchen, or a painted line in a children's playground. You could even make your own using a length of sticky tape. Now try to walk along the line, one front in front of the other, without falling sideways. The first couple of times you can extend your arms out to the sides (like airplane wings) to help you balance. Next try doing it it with your arms pinned to your sides. And once you've mastered that, try walking backwards. Finally, try walking along the line with your eyes closed - tricky, but not impossible!

SUMMARY:
Try weight shifts. Try leg lifts. Try one-legged bicep curls. Try one-legged shoulder presses. Walk the line.