Problem: Article: There is some evidence that adding heat to your lower back can help relieve pain there,as heat can release tension in muscles. To use your heating pad for this simply lay it on your lower back, or the part of your back which is sore. Leave it there for fifteen to twenty minutes. Heating pads can also be used for headaches and migraines in a similar way as for back pain. The heat relaxes tense muscles which can ease the pain in your head which is caused by a headache or migraine. Just place the pad on your head or neck to feel the benefits. As the heat from your heating pad relaxes muscles, you can use to it to relieve pain anywhere on your body that you feel discomfort or aching. Pads like this are often used to ease tense neck and shoulder muscles as well as back pain. You can also use the same heating pad as a cold press, simply by cooling it in the freezer first. There is less proof that cold will be as effective for lower back pain as heat will be. If you are using a plastic bag, be sure to wrap it in a towel before applying it to your skin.
Summary: Use it for lower back pain. Use it for headaches. Use your heating pad for other aches and pains. Consider using it as a cold press.

Problem: Article: While a standard velvet blazer is nice, you can add extra "wow" factor by picking a blazer that has unique features. For example, sharp shoulders, exaggerated lapels, funky draping, or an hourglass waist. Women's velvet blazers look gorgeous with cuffed or 3/4 length sleeves that taper from loose in the upper arm to fitted at the forearm. Consider a blazer that's either high-waisted or extra long. Go to the extreme: look for a blazer that's super fitted, or loose at the torso and slim-armed but with big shoulders. To make your blazer even more unique, add your own custom buttons. For example, large vintage pearl-faced buttons. You can pair your blazer with a wide variety of tops. Turtlenecks are great for colder months. In warmer months, try wearing a light-colored or printed camisole. Or, try a polo shirt, button-down shirt, or plain t-shirt underneath. Tops with solid colors or microprints go great with velvet blazers. Velvet blazers look especially put-together with dark denim jeans. Alternately, don a denim skirt with your blazer. Lean towards dark-washed denim if the hue of your velvet blazer is dark but bold. Some velvet colors that pair well with denim are lipstick red, forest green, royal blue, and deep burgundy. Consider a short, printed dress for a fun, flirty look. You can wear this look with or without tights. Pair it with flats or a cute ankle boot. This look can transition day to night by bringing only a change of undershirt and shoes in your bag. For example, try wearing a cotton shirt and simple flats in the daytime. Switch it out for a silk top and standout heels for evening wear. Find a scarf that is formal but stands out. For instance, a sapphire blue silk with a fancy paisley.
Summary: Choose a blazer with stand-out style. Choose a complimentary shirt. Dress it down with denim. Wear your blazer over a dress. Add velvet pants to make a suit. Add a bold printed scarf.

Problem: Article: Optimal tree growth can be promoted by choosing 3-5 branches located 1836 inches (4691cm) from the ground. These will serve as your primary fruit-producing branches. It's best to choose branches that are growing outwards away from the trunk, rather than straight up, as vertically-growing branches are more prone to snapping off if they produce a lot of heavy fruit. Think of a clock, and look to keep branches growing outwards at about a 2:00 or 10:00 angle. All of the scaffold branches should be evenly spaced around the trunk of the tree so that the tree's structure is well-balanced. Mark these scaffold branches with a piece of brightly-colored ribbon or string, so you won't accidentally trim them later. Keeping these intact will help prevent over-pruning and ensure your apricot tree's overall structure is sound. Use a shears to clip thinner, new branches, or use a pruning saw to cut thicker boughs. Look for the collar at the base of the branch. This is a thicker, ridged area of bark that connects the branch to the trunk. Cut the branch just outside the collar, as this region promotes formation of new tissue and cutting it can cause damage and introduce decay. There should be plenty of space surrounding your tree's primary branches. This helps promote adequate air circulation and lets sunlight reach all the way down through the tree to apricots on the lower branches. Thinner branches towards the top of the tree can be left a little closer together, whereas the thickest branches towards the bottom need the most space. Aim to remove about of branches overall. Apricot trees tend to grow quickly and therefore need more pruning than some other fruit trees. You should be left with sparse but evenly-spaced branches throughout the height of your tree. Cut more branches off of young trees, and less off of older ones. During an apricot tree's first three years, prune aggressively to aim for growth rather than fruit production.
Summary:
Choose a few healthy scaffold branches that you want to keep. Cut most of the remaining branches about 0.25 inches (0.64cm) above where they connect to the trunk. Prune branches located within 810 inches (2025cm) of your scaffold branches. Thin out the entire tree by removing extra branches.