Article: If you don't clean the stain right away or you wash it in hot water, blood can absorb deep into a fabric's fibers, creating a set-in stain that's difficult to get out. If that happens, try spraying the underwear with an enzymatic cleaner, which is designed to break down the enzymes in biological stains, like blood. Let it sit according to the label's directions, then wash your underwear in cold water. You can typically find enzymatic cleaners at major retailers that sell cleaning supplies, but if there isn't one available near you, you can order them online. Oxygenated bleach may also help remove set-in stains. If you don't have these products available, you might be able to remove the stain with items you already have at home, like baking soda, lemons, or meat tenderizer. Mix about 1/4 cup (45 g) of baking soda with 1tsp (4.9mL) of water at a time until it forms a thick paste. Then, spread that paste over the crotch of your underwear so it completely covers the stain. Leave the baking soda in place for at least 30 minutes, but for the best results, let it sit overnight. Afterward, wash and dry your underwear as usual. You can also make a paste from unseasoned meat tenderizer or crushed aspirin or ibuprofen tablets. Cut a lemon in half, then rub the cut side of the lemon over the bloodstain on your underwear. Continue doing this for about 3-5 minutes or until you see that the stain is gone, then wash your underwear in cool or cold water and hang them to dry. Do not use this on brightly-colored or dark underwear, as the lemon juice will stain them.
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Spray the stain with an enzyme cleaner to remove stubborn set-in stains. Coat stains in a paste made from baking soda for gentle cleaning. Bleach light underwear with lemon juice.
Article: One way to help curb hunger throughout the day and trick your brain into feeling less hungry is by sipping on some hot mint tea or sugar-free mint candies. Mint has been shown to be an appetite suppressant. Including mint tea during the day or mint candies, can help decrease appetite. This is especially good to do right after you've completed your meal or snack. Not only does it curb appetite, but minty flavors help signal the brain that it is the end of the meal. Another neat trick to get you feeling more satisfied is by adding some spice to your meals. This can help you feel more satisfied and may increase your metabolism. Add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your meals. It doesn't have to be a lot, but studies show that you may eat less and feel more satisfied with your meals as well. In addition, adding more spices to your meals has also been shown to help reduce the use of extra salt which can cut down on your overall sodium intake during the day. Another interesting way to feel a little less hungry throughout the day is to chew on gum. Many studies have shown this is an easy way to manage hunger. Studies have shown that chewing gum helps you feel more satisfied by tricking your brain into thinking you're eating due to the chewing sensation. In addition, these studies showed that chewing gum helps decrease people's cravings of sweet snacks as well. Another interesting way to trick your brain into eating less and feeling more satisfied is by eating off blue plates. Studies have shown that when people eat off of blue plates, they tend to eat less. In addition, since blue isn't found in natural foods, we have a reduce appetite in response to seeing this color. In addition, try eating off of smaller plates. This will limit how much food you can serve yourself at one sitting and may help you eat less.
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Sip on mint tea or suck on sugar-free mints. Spice up your meals. Chew some gum. Eat off a blue plate.
Article: Minor injuries involving wrists strains or sprains can be treated at home. A strain involves overstretching or pulling a muscle or the tendons that connect that muscle to bone. A sprain occurs when a ligament is overstretched or torn. Ligaments connect one bone to another bone. The symptoms of strains and sprains are very similar. You can expect the area to be painful, swollen, and have limited movement of the affected joint or muscle area. Bruising is more common with a sprain, as well as sometimes hearing a "pop" sound at the time of the injury. Strains involve muscle tissue, so muscle spasms can sometimes occur with a strain. Both strains and sprains respond well to this form of therapy. R I C E stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Try not to use your wrist as much as possible for several days to allow it to start healing. Rest is the most important step in the four areas defined as RICE. Resting your wrist means avoiding activities with the involved hand. Do not allow your wrist to do any work at all if possible. This means no lifting of items with that hand, no twisting of your wrist or your hand, and no bending your wrist. This may also mean no writing or computer work, depending on the severity of your wrist injury. To help your wrist to rest, you may want to consider purchasing a wrist splint. This is especially important if you have a tendon injury. A splint provides support for your wrist and helps immobilize it, to keep you from causing further injury. Wrist splints are available in most drug stores. Applying ice to the injured wrist, the cold temperature works its way through the exterior of the skin and into the deeper areas of soft tissue. The colder temperatures decrease blood flow to the area and help to minimize swelling and reduce inflammation in the area. Ice can be applied by using ice placed in a baggie, frozen veggies, or some other form of ice pack. Wrap the icepack, baggie, or frozen veggies in a cloth or towel, and avoid placing frozen objects directly on your skin. Apply the ice for 20 minutes at a time, then let the area warm to room temperature for 90 minutes. Repeat this process as often as possible, at least two to three times each day, for the first 72 hours after the injury. Compression helps to minimize swelling, provides light stability, and helps to prevent sudden movements that can be painful. Using an elastic bandage wrap, start at your fingers or hand area, and wrap your wrist. Progress towards your elbow. For the greatest stability and to promote healing, the area should be wrapped from the hand and fingers to the elbow. This is done to prevent swelling of the lower part of the extremity while it is being wrapped. Each subsequent wrap should cover 50% of the previous wrapped part of the elastic bandage. Check to be sure your wrap is not too tight and there are no areas of numbness. Take the wrap off when it is time to ice the area. Do not sleep with the wrap on. For some injuries, your doctor may recommend some method of support for your wrist during the night. Follow the instructions provided by your doctor. Elevating your wrist can help to reduce pain, swelling, and bruising. Keep your wrist elevated above the level of your heart when you are applying ice, prior to compression, and when you are resting. It may take as long as four to six weeks for your injury to heal. Keeping the wrist wrapped during this time can allow you to gradually resume your activities, provide support for your injury, and prevent further damage. Gradually work towards resuming your previous level of activity with your injured wrist. Mild discomfort in working to regain mobility or during reconditioning exercises is normal. Try taking NSAIDS such as tylenol, ibuprofen, or aspirin for pain as necessary. Any activity that causes pain should be avoided and approached more gradually. Every person and injury is different. Expect your recovery time to be about four to six weeks.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Treat your injury at home. Apply R-I-C-E treatments. Rest your wrist. Apply Ice. Compress your wrist. Elevate your wrist. Continue to wrap your wrist beyond the first 72 hours. Resume your normal activity.