In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The cold will reduce the swelling and numb the area a little bit. If you don't have an ice pack ready and waiting for use in the freezer, you can quickly make one by wrapping ice cubes or a package of frozen peas in a towel. Be careful not to hold the ice on your skin for too long. Limit it to 15 to 20 minutes at a time. If cold does not work to reduce the itching, try using heat. Heat can break down some of the chemicals in the bite that cause the itch, giving you relief. Heat a spoon in boiling water. Hold it with a potholder so that you don't burn your hand. Gently press the back of the spoon onto the bite. Hold it there for 15 seconds and then remove it. Use a blow dryer to heat the bite and the area around the bite. These methods have not been scientifically tested, but people have found them to be useful. Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties and will help prevent infection, as well as relieve itching, swelling and pain. Put a small drop on your finger or a clean cotton ball and then rub it directly onto the bite. Try other essential oils like lavender or coconut to reduce the itching and swelling. These also have the benefit that they will smell good. The acid will help kill bacteria, prevent infection, promote healing and reduce the itching. Lemon juice, lime juice and apple cider vinegar are common cooking ingredients that have high acidity. Soak the edge of a kitchen towel or napkin in the juice/vinegar and then dab it onto the bite until it is thoroughly coated. Let the juice/vinegar dry and reapply it whenever the itching starts again. Honey will help reduce inflammation and the stickiness will make it less rewarding to scratch. Clean the bite thoroughly with soap and water. Smear a quarter teaspoon of honey onto the bite and then let it sit. The honey will be sticky, so be sure to keep the area clean so that dirt doesn't get stuck in the honey and transferred to the bite. This will draw out fluids and toxins, helping it to heal faster. Make a baking soda paste by mixing baking soda and water in a 2:1 ratio, then dab the mixture onto and around the bite. Let it dry completely before wiping it off. This will help dry out the bite and remove toxins. Dab a pea-sized drop of toothpaste onto the bite and let it dry on the bite. Toothpaste is an astringent and it will help draw out the fluids under your skin. Meat tenderizer contains enzymes that break down proteins. This will help reduce the itching by breaking down chemicals in the bug's saliva which are in your skin. Dissolve the meat tenderizer in a small amount of water. Dab the mixture directly onto the point where the bite occurred. You should get relief right away. Let it dry and then wash the meat tenderizer off with water. The aloe will have a cooling, soothing effect and is excellent for helping your skin heal. If you have a commercially manufactured aloe vera gel, apply that generously over the bite and surrounding area. If you have an aloe plant in your house, break off a leaf and split it open. Apply the gooey gel directly onto the bite. If the bite occurred on your arm or leg, raise the limb above your heart. To be comfortable, try lying in bed and propping your arm or leg up on a pile of pillows. Stay in this position for at least 30 minutes to give the swelling time to go down.
Summary: Cool the bite with a cold compress. Apply heat to the bite. Put essential oils on the bite. Use citrus juice or vinegar to stop the itching. Try raw honey. Dry out the bite with a baking soda paste or toothpaste. Apply meat tenderizer to the bite. Rub aloe vera on the affected area. Raise the bitten area above your heart if possible.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Do an inventory of your energy usage, your consuming habits, and your reliance on unsustainable products and make a list of ways you intend to curb your unsustainable activities and habits and replace them with sustainable ones. Set yourself a timeline to meet, with harder changes coming at the end of the timeline. For instance, consider eating meat-free meals twice a week. You could also make a point of turning off lights and electronics when not in use. Another idea is to commit yourself to walking to work or the market as often as possible. Read the labels of origin and manufacture of your goods, and decide if you can make better choices. Find out if your products are certified as sustainable, organic, locally made, or Fair Trade. There are lots of things a label can tell you if you choose to read it. Sustainable products include those that are sustainably obtained, for example, all forest products with the FSC logo are logged using sustainable forestry practices. Organic products, such as cotton clothing, cause much less environmental damage than non-organic methods, such as conventional cotton-growing practices. Locally made products decrease the impact on the environment because they travel less miles, which means less emissions, to make it to the consumer. Fair Trade products are ethically produced, and take into account the native people as well as the environmental resources, in the areas they are produced. If you can't find a label, email or post a message on Facebook to the company, retailer, or manufacturer responsible for the product. Facebook is a great method because lots of other people will check out your question and be waiting for the answer! Make a choice to use public transportation more often than you do already to cut back on the amount of noxious fumes introduced into the environment. Carpooling is also a great way to reduce emissions. You can also ride your bicycle or walk to close destinations. Today is a great day to sign up and get involved with people who are doing rather than talking or reading. Sign up to help restore an old building in town, or join a local water conservation group. If you have a yard or garden that sits empty, make a plan to plant fruits, veggies, and herbs for personal use, or even bee-friendly flowers. Growing your own food helps reduce strain on the environment. Things you can do that will make the most of your garden include: Compost your scraps. Use this compost to boost the garden's production. Create a part of it that is edible, and plant seasonal crops. For those of you with merely a balcony or a tiny plot, you can still grow food such as a potato in a bag and small sprout gardens in your windowsill. You could also join a community gardening project. Grow herbs and spices that add flavor to your food, look beautiful in the garden, and that also have medicinal, beauty, healing, spiritual, or other uses. Borrow a book from the library to learn more about herb and spice use. These plants don't need much space, and they can be grown on a windowsill or balcony. Encourage beneficial and friendly wildlife to your garden through careful planting and shelter creation. Learn to make your own garden sprays using items that are toxic to bugs and mildew but not to people and pets! Refuse to buy unsustainable products, reduce your consumption, reuse items and materials around your home, and recycle everything you can. All that clutter has to go somewhere, so make a choice not to bring in into the house to begin with and if it has to leave, make good choices about where it's going to end up! Think about borrowing, sharing, donating, time-sharing, etc., instead of buying for keeps. Or pass it on after you've read/used/watched/worn/enjoyed it.
Summary:
Adopt an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle. Choose to purchase sustainable, organic, or Fair Trade goods. Take public transportation to reduce your environmental impact. Get involved in a conservation, restoration, or eco-community project. Plan your garden space to include edible items. Refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle.