Problem: Article: Walking meditation is exactly what it sounds: Using the openness and beauty of nature to inspire calm, positive thoughts in the brain. Be like Henry David Thoreau, walking through the wilderness and planning the site of your cabin-to-be. Or imagine you're Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish scientist, who classified many plants and animals. Being outside on a warm sunny day can do wonders for your disposition. This is a meditation technique that helps you clear your mind by obliterating your sense of time. Here's how to do it: Focus your eyes on one point in the distance. Any stationary object about 10 feet (3.0m) away works best; objects that are too far away are harder to focus on for longer periods of time. The object could be a wall, a vase, a speck of dirt as long as it's not moving. Dim your conscious mind and continue to focus on the object. Your brainpower is all being channeled toward one task. Continue focusing on the object, even if your eyes begin to stray or your mind begins to wander. After a certain point, time will begin to slow. You'll be in the zone. Your concentration will not waver. You won't begin to worry about what was once worrying you because your concentration is 100% devoted to maintaining its gaze on the object. When you're ready, relax your concentration. Your mind should feel a little worn out, like it's just gone through mental calisthenics. You should feel better. Breathing is an essential part of meditation, which can be an essential part of clearing your mind. Mastering several different breathing techniques can help you achieve the open-minded clarity that comes with transcendence. Master this quick breathing technique the complete breath in order to better master meditation: Standing up straight, exhale completely. Relax your belly muscles as you begin to inhale. Concentrate on filling your belly with air. Once your belly is completely filled with air, keep on breathing, expanding your chest and rib cage. Momentarily hold your breath, fighting the instinct to exhale. Exhale slowly as slowly as possible. Feel the air moving out of your lips. Relax your chest and rib cage, pulling in your belly in order to force out any remaining air. Close your eyes, concentrate on your normal breathing, and clear your mind. Repeat process for 5 to 30 minutes. . There are many ways to skin a cat, and not all of them involve a knife. Learn the different forms of meditation, everything from mantra meditation to zen meditation. Once you've gotten a hang of the basics of meditation, learn how to enhance the effects of your efforts. There are several ways to do this: Relax the body completely. Make sure your body isn't unconsciously tensing up while you descend into mindlessness. Try tensing your body purposely, and then releasing the tension. Repeat this exercise until you know that your body is completely relaxed. Try staying completely still while you meditate. It's hard achieving a state of enlightened mindlessness when your body is moving, sending sensation and demanding response from your brain. Make an effort to stay completely still. Let your breathing flow naturally. After some initial breathing exercises, let go of the conscious exertion of your breath. Let it do what it wants. Focus your awareness out into the farther points of your body, and by doing so, eliminate that awareness.
Summary: Try walking meditation. Still your eyes. Try breathing exercises. Try different forms of meditation Once you've begun meditating, learn to deepen your meditation skills.

Problem: Article: If the person is a danger to themselves or others, call emergency services immediately. The person may be acting recklessly or endangering their life or the lives of others. If this is the case, get help immediately. Even if the person does not want help, immediate intervention may be necessary. In the USA, call 911; in England, call 999; in Australia call 000. If this person's behavior negatively impacts your life, be clear in setting limits for what is and is not acceptable. For example, do not lie on behalf of the person. Tell the person not to call you or come to your home if they have been drinking. Let them know that you will not give them money under any circumstance. Communicate whatever limits feel appropriate to you. While it's difficult to watch someone you care about be destructive, do not enable the person's behavior. Decide how you will be in the person's life and make clear boundaries for your role. Interventions can be a highly effective way of showing the addict that they have a problem and that people are concerned about them. They can help the addict realize that there is a problem and who people care. An intervention can also provide hope by outlining treatment options and facilities available to the person. While some interventions may be beneficial in a one-to-one setting, having the presence of many people who love and care about the person can be impactful. Meet with an intervention specialist to help you plan and carry out an effective intervention.
Summary: Handle crisis situations. Set limits. Stage an intervention.

Problem: Article: This will give your body time to digest the food. If you lie down too quickly, undigested food in your stomach can cause heartburn. If your heartburn symptoms occur while you sleep, elevate the head of your bead. Raise the head of your bed 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23cm) off of the ground by placing blocks or books under the feet of your bed. Keeping your head elevated will significantly reduce your heartburn symptoms at night. Wear clothes that do not fit too tight. Tight-fitting clothes place pressure on your lower esophageal sphincter and abdomen. The pressure on your abdomen can cause frequent heartburn, which can lead to GERD. Because smoking weakens your lower esophageal sphincter's ability to function, it can cause increase heartburn. If you experience heartburn after smoking, this is a sign that you need to either stop or cut back on smoking significantly if you do not want to develop GERD. Over-the-counter antacids like Tums, Rolaids, and Mylanta work by neutralizing your stomach acid. H-2-receptor blocker medications like Pepcid AC, Zantac, and Axid AR help to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. Take these medications to treat mild to moderate GERD symptoms once or twice a week. Use the medications exactly as described on the label. In many cases, you may need to take the medication 30 minutes before or up to 1 hour after you eat. Avoid overusing antacids since overuse can lead to kidney problems and diarrhea. PPIs are medications that reduce how much acid your stomach produces. PPIs include medications like Prevacid, Prilosec, and Nexium. You can buy these over the counter at a drugstore or pharmacy. Stronger versions may need a prescription from your doctor. Read the instructions on the label of the medication to learn how much you should take. Typically, you will need to take the PPI once or twice a day for up to 14 days. A second course may be needed. Long-term use of PPIs can result in magnesium deficiency or an increased risk of bone fracture. If you experience frequent or severe heartburn symptoms or take over-the-counter heartburn medications more than twice a week, contact your doctor. Your doctor will assess your symptoms and the severity of your symptoms. GERD can also be caused by not having enough stomach acid. Low stomach acid may cause bacterial growth or poor digestion that might give you heartburn. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may prescribe you prescription-strength H-2-receptor blockers or proton pump inhibitors. GERD is not a condition itself. Rather, it is a symptom of other conditions. Your doctor can help you diagnose the cause of your GERD.
Summary:
Wait 2 to 3 hours before lying down after a meal. Elevate your head while you are sleeping. Wear comfortable-fitting clothing. Avoid smoking. Take over-the-counter antacids. Get a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) over the counter or by prescription. Make an appointment with your doctor.