INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll be lying down during the ear cleaning, so it's important to gather all necessary supplies and bring them within arm's reach. Lay a towel on the floor for your head to rest on. Then, about a foot away, set up a small bowl of 3% hydrogen peroxide, a medicine dropper and a hand towel. Lie on your back with your head on the towel you laid out in the floor. Tilt your head to the side such that the ear you'd like to clean is facing the ceiling. Before you start cleaning, place the hand towel on the shoulder of the ear you'll be treating. This will protect your clothes from staining and catch the solution you've used to wash your ear. You may also want to put a piece of plastic under the towel before you get started. This will help to protect your clothes and floors from getting soiled. Draw up 1-3ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution with the dropper, and drip it into your ear canal. You may hear and feel some fizzing, which is perfectly normal. Though it may feel a little ticklish, try to relax. Let the solution stay in place with your ear still turned up for 3-5 minutes. If helpful, you can pull on the top edge of the ear to open the ear canal more as you insert the drops. Don't press the dropper down into your ear canal when administering the drops. Your ear canal is sensitive and prone to damage with too much pressure. When time is up, take the hand towel on your shoulder and hold it over your upturned ear. Sit up, turning your head against the towel to drain the solution and excess earwax, which should be visible. Dry the exterior of the ear with the towel as necessary. Repeat the cleaning regimen on the other ear. If you're running short on time, place a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in each ear 10 minutes before getting in the shower. No need to lie down. The peroxide will soften your earwax, and it will wash out as you go about your bathing routine as normal. Dry the exterior of your ears with a clean towel when you dry off.

SUMMARY: Set up a station for ear cleaning. Lie on your back with your head turned to one side. Put the hand towel on your shoulder. Drip 1-3ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide into your ear. Drain your ear onto the hand towel. Use the shower method when short on time.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: One of the greenhouse gas contributors is the food industry. If you really want to lower your carbon footprint, prefer products that don't have to be transported very far. Shop at farmer's markets and natural food stores that carry products by local growers. You should also make a point of only buying products that are in season. If you find that you are craving blueberries in the middle of winter, think about the fact that the only blueberries available to you will have been shipped from Chile. Instead, try to purchase seasonal items. Its hard to get more local than your own backyard. If you have the time and space to do so, you should really consider planting a garden. Think about planting things you know you will eat. If you use basil a lot, why not grow it? Any extra food that you grow but can't eat can be donated to a local food charity. You should particularly avoid beef that has been shipped from far away. As crazy as this may sound, the livestock industry is actually accountable for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions. In particular, methane is a big problem when it comes to cattle raising. You don't have to stop eating beef entirely, but consider saving it for special occasions. When you do eat beef, make sure that it is free-range and grass-fed, as this has both lower emissions and is better for the animal. Doing this will help you to reduce the amount of waste you are left with after your meal. If you have an option between several apples on a tray, wrapped in plastic wrap, and simply selecting unwrapped apples that you can put in your reusable bag--choose the unwrapped apples.
Summary: Buy local products. Start a garden of your own. Don't eat as much red meat. Purchase food that has less packaging.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Vaginal dryness has a number of causes. If your vaginal dryness came on suddenly, you should see your gynecologist to rule out medical causes. Usually, the cause of vaginal dryness is benign. Menopause, childbirth, and breastfeeding can all alter hormonal levels and cause dryness. However, occasionally vaginal dryness is caused by more serious problems like certain cancers and immune disorders. This is why it's important to see a doctor quickly if you notice any changes as for these types of diseases early intervention is important. Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which your body's immune system attacks healthy tissues. In can lead to vaginal dryness, in addition to other symptoms like dry eyes and a dry mouth. Your doctor can perform a blood test to see if you have Sjogren's Syndrome. If you're entering menopause, hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) can ease many symptoms including vaginal dryness. Not only can hormone replacement therapy improve vaginal dryness, it can help with other symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes. Usually, you would wear a patch or take oral tablets of low doses of estrogen and other hormones that your body produces less of as you enter menopause. Hormone replace therapy does carry some risks. Oral combined hormone pills that contain estrogen and progesterone have shown to increase the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke. Talk to your doctor about these risk factors and how they might apply to you. An estrogen ring is a form of hormone replacement therapy that many women find easier to use than pills. Your gynecologist inserts a small, flexible ring into the upper part of your vagina. The ring will release doses of estrogen on a regular schedule. It will need to be replaced every three months. Oftentimes, vaginal dryness is a side effect of existing medication. Decongestants especially, found in many cold or allergy medications, can lead to vaginal dryness. If you believe your dryness is caused by your medications, talk to your doctor about alternative meds.

SUMMARY:
Make an appointment with your gynecologist. Ask about Hormone Replacement Therapy. Try an estrogen ring. Consider your existing medications.