Problem: Article: Stomach problems including nausea and indigestion are more common if you experience high levels of stress. In order to lower your stress, try stretching slowly and meditating. These measures can all relax your body and mind while reducing your odds of future stomach pain. Recent studies suggest that deep breathing can also alleviate mild heartburn. Unlike most preventative medications, breathing exercises carry no unwanted side-effects, so there's no downside to trying it out next time you experience a bit of heartburn! Frequent exercise boosts your metabolism and helps prevent constipation. Over a long period of time, your exercise regimen can even strengthen your digestive tract, making it more efficient and consistent at removing waste and clearing its bowels. If you take up long-distance running, you might find yourself more prone to bouts of diarrhea due to the sustained jarring impact and decreased blood flow to your bowels. You can limit these adverse side-effects by avoiding caffeine and sugar substitutes before setting off on a run. . Writing down everything that you eat on a daily basis can help you identify foods which cause indigestion so that you can avoid them in the future. You don't have to do this indefinitely, but take at least a week where you note all the foods you eat and in what quantity, as well as when you get a stomach ache and what kinds of pain were associated with it. For example, don't just write, "Pizza. Stomach ache afterward." Instead, say something like, "Two slices of pepperoni pizza. Half hour later experienced sharp heartburn for about an hour." Studies have shown that even a little extra weight can increase your chances of painful heartburn. While the reason for this correlation is unknown, doctors speculate that it arises when fat around the belly presses against your stomach. This added pressure causes acidic fluids to rise up into your esophagus, ultimately causing heartburn. To shed some unwanted pounds, get regular aerobic exercise, cook healthy meals, hydrate frequently, and do resistance-based strength training. Your body needs plenty of water to accomplish effective digestion and regular bowel movements. Without sufficient water intake, your bowels can't excrete built-up waste, causing painful constipation, polyps, and hemorrhoids. Be sure to drink water at room temperature. Cold water can present a shock to your system, slow digestion, and even cause mild stomach aches. If you're fighting a stomach virus, your body needs to rest and conserve its resources in order to fight the virus. If you're simply suffering from acid reflux, sleep deprivation can make the problem worse by increasing the time that your esophagus is exposed to acid. If your stomach ache is keeping you up at night, ask your doctor what kind of medication or homeopathic remedies you can take to promote sleep.
Summary: Manage stress through stretching and meditation. Exercise regularly. Keep a food diary Manage your weight. Drink 2.2 liters of water per day. Get plenty of rest.

Problem: Article: Although not quite as effective as the paper funnel method, this method utilizes the same approach: lure the fruit flies into the trap with a small opening and make it hard for them to exit. The type of bait doesn't matter as much as the quantity; you probably want at least an inch of sweet liquid covering the bottom of the bowl. Here are some suggestions for sweet concoctions that work well as bait: Put a piece of old, skinless fruit, such as an orange or a banana, along with some balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Experiment with a mix of white wine and coriander seeds. This mixture seems to work well. Add a bit of white wine vinegar to make the concoction even more pungent. A mix of honey, sugar, and balsamic vinegar also works in a pinch. Use a large sheet of plastic wrap to completely cover the bowl. Try to get the plastic wrap as taught as possible. Try to keep the holes as small as possible; large holes can let the flies escape back out again. The point is to lure the fruit flies into the bowl and make it extremely hard to get back out. If using a fork makes the holes in the plastic wrap too big, try switching to a sharp toothpick in order to prick small holes in the plastic wrap. Come the next day, you should see fruit flies caught inside the plastic wrap, happily feasting on the bait. If you haven't managed to trap any flies, check to make sure the holes in your plastic wrap aren't too big. It's probably best to take the trap outside before killing the fruit flies so that any escapees don't reinfest your kitchen. Take off the plastic wrap and kill the fruit flies inside by pouring a mixture of warm water and dish soap into the container. The soap works to reduce the surface tension of the water and cause the flies to drown. Wait a minute or two, then discard the contents of the jar. When you're finished flushing the fruit flies, rinse the jar with hot water and reuse it to make a new trap.
Summary: Start by getting a large or medium bowl. Add sweet bait to the bottom of a medium or large bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Poke numerous small holes in the plastic with a fork or another implement. Set the trap in a fruit fly-infested area and leave the trap out overnight. Dispose of the trapped fruit flies.

Problem: Article: Seal the bag so that no water can escape. Use easy-to-seal Ziploc bags for convenience. Otherwise, tie the opening of each bag shut. Wedge each bag deep into the toe box of the shoe. If you want to stretch another part of the heel, then try to arrange the bag such that the water will expand at the desired point. Be aware that this technique works best on leather/suede shoes. It also usually works on fake leather. However, false leather tends to shrink back to its original size rather quickly, so you'll have to repeat this a couple of times for the full effect. Place the heels in the freezer, bags of water and all. Leave them to cool overnight. If you need to stretch the heels more quickly, then make sure to wait at least until the water has completely frozen within the bags. Once the water has frozen overnight, remove the shoes from the freezer. Leave the ice packs to thaw for 20-25 minutes: until the ice melts to water. Remove the bags from the shoes. Wipe off any water that the melting ice bags have left on your heels. Then, try to wear the heels. Check whether they've stretched enough. If the shoes still don't fit, then feel free to freeze again or try another method.
Summary: Fill two plastic sandwich bags 1/4 of the way up with water. Put the water bags into your shoes. Freeze the water. Thaw the ice. Dry the shoes.

Problem: Article: For temporary flare-ups of inflammation, NSAIDs like ibuprofen can be effective. If inflammation is causing joint paint or a headache, for instance, use an NSAID as directed by the bottle and see if it helps reduce your pain. NSAIDs are not meant to be taken for long periods of time, however, so they may not be suitable for treating chronic inflammation. Speak with your doctor about using NSAIDs for more than 10 days to treat inflammation. Be cautious of taking NSAIDs frequently if you are at risk of getting stomach ulcers. Some preconditions that might make you at risk include being a smoker or having kidney failure. If over-the-counter NSAIDs have little effect on your condition or you need medication for chronic inflammation, ask your doctor about possible prescription drugs you can take. Some of these may be more powerful or safer to take for longer periods of time than over-the-counter drugs. Some common prescription pain relievers include Celebrex and Vioxx. Medication that fights inflammation can have negative side effects on your stomach, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor may even ask you to take regular blood tests when taking these pills. Follow all of your doctor's orders and let them know immediately if you think something is wrong. For instance, if you're having stomach pain or nausea, this could be a side effect of medication.
Summary:
Take over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Talk to your doctor about taking prescription medication for a stronger effect. Communicate with your doctor regularly when taking medication.