INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Simply tossing your white clothes into the wash with a laundry detergent specially designed to get rid of stains is probably the easiest way to get rid of yellow stains. Wash your clothes in the laundry as you normally would with the stain-removing detergent to remove the stains in 1 step. There are a lot of detergents on the market that will not only remove your stains, but also leave your clothes smelling terrific! You can find laundry detergent designed to remove stains at most grocery stores and mass retailers where detergent is sold. Add the capful of bleach to a load of white clothes along with detergent to remove stains while also improving your clothes' overall shine. However, make sure your clothes can be safely bleached before you wash them this way. Avoid bleaching colored clothes or delicates, as the bleach might damage them. You can check to see if your clothes can be safely bleached by looking at their tags. If a hollow white triangle is on the tags, this means they can be safely bleached. If the triangle has diagonal stripes in the middle of it, those clothes can only be treated with non-chlorine bleach. If the tag on your clothes contains a solid triangle with an X on top of it, that means they cannot be bleached at all. Bluing agent adds the slightest hint of blue to your clothes, which actually combines with the yellow hue of your stains to make them white. Mix the agent with cold water, per the instructions on the bottle, then toss it into your laundry machine with the detergent and the stained clothes and wash them as normal. You can buy bluing agent at any department store or grocery store that sells laundry detergent. Note that bluing agent isn't actually a cleaning agent, so although it will offset the yellow hue of your stains, it won't do anything to make them cleaner. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral that helps to remove stains from clothes and even deodorizes and brightens them. Add 0.5 cups (120mL) of borax to your laundry along with detergent at the beginning of the wash cycle to wash clothes with odorous stains. Borax is also a great multipurpose cleaner you can use to clean the inside of your car, your pet's bedding, and even the washing machine itself! If the stains on your clothes were caused by rust, there are a number of commercial products specifically designed to remove rust that you can use. Simply add the rust remover to your washing machine as it's filling with water and let the clothes soak in it for 5 minutes. Then, add your detergent and wash the clothes as normal. Be sure to follow the usage instructions on the bottle very closely, as rust remover fumes can be dangerous when inhaled. To best protect yourself, wear rubber safety gloves when handling rust remover.

SUMMARY: Use a stain-removing laundry detergent to remove stains in the wash. Wash your clothes with 1 capful of bleach if they aren't delicates. Add bluing agent to the laundry to remove stains and whiten clothes. Clean your clothes with borax if the stains also smell. Use rust remover to remove yellow stains caused by rust.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Several factors can overwhelm the natural balance of blood sugar, leading to too many periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) followed by periods of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). These factors include eating too many simple sugars, having a family history of diabetes, obesity, and a lack of exercise. Eventually, blood sugar imbalance can weaken your blood sugar control system, leading to insulin resistance and diabetes (after months to years of insulin resistance). If you are concerned about your blood sugar levels (perhaps because diabetes runs in your family), see your doctor. Inform your doctor of any lifestyle or diet changes you've made to control your blood sugar. You should be seeing your doctor for regular checkups and blood tests if you're trying to prevent diabetes. Remember to ask your doctor before taking herbs or supplements, including minerals. High amounts of trace minerals can cause toxicity, so always follow the doctor's and manufacturer's advice concerning dosage. There are a large number of herbs that you can add to your diet to help control blood sugar levels. Use them to flavor your meals since they are safe with no side effects. These herbs may help you get over some of those sugar cravings as well. Try: Cinnamon Fenugreek Okra (not quite an herb, but more of a side-dish) Ginger Garlic and onions Basil Studies have shown several herbal supplements may improve glucose tolerance. Try bitter melon which prevents the intestines from absorbing sugar. Or, take the coptis chinensis supplement which comes from plant roots and is shown to increase the body's responsiveness to insulin. You can also include a gymnema sylvestre supplement which supports the pancreas in producing insulin. Some of these herbal supplements, like bitter melon, may interact with other glucose-regulating medications. Always talk to your doctor before introducing a supplement. Take alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10). These antioxidants can control blood sugar levels. ALA stabilizes blood sugar levels and CoQ10 is an antioxidant produced in all cells. CoQ10 levels are lower in diabetics, so supplementing may reduce your risk of the disease. You may want to take carnitine, which comes from amino acids. Carnitine can control blood sugar and blood fats by converting fat into energy. Healthy fats like omega-3s can reduce the inflammation caused by high blood sugar levels and may. Consider taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement, evening primrose oil supplement, or flaxseed oil. These are all good sources of healthy fats. Research has shown that omega-3s work well when combined with additional treatment for insulin resistance. Several B-vitamins work to regulate glucose, prevent nerve damage, and prevent cholesterol. Look for biotin (a B-complex), niacin (another B-complex vitamin), vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. You may want to include a vitamin C supplement because it can reduce insulin resistance. Vitamin D may also be helpful in improving insulin sensitivity. Always follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions for vitamins. Include minerals in your supplement. Several important minerals can maintain blood glucose levels. These include magnesium, zinc, chromium, vanadium, potassium, manganese, and selenium.

SUMMARY:
Consider your risk for insulin resistance. Talk with your doctor. Cook with herbs to control your blood sugar. Add herbal supplements to your diet. Take antioxidants. Use an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. Take a vitamin supplement.