Article: Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid irritates the connection between the stomach and esophagus, causing it to relax. This then causes the acid to rise from the stomach into the esophagus, resulting in a burning pain in the chest. People with acid reflux may also experience nausea or a feeling like food is stuck in the chest or throat. It sometimes leaves an acidic taste in the mouth. The condition is usually triggered or worsened by fatty or spicy meals, especially if you lay down after eating. Alcohol, chocolate, red wine, tomatoes, citrus fruits, peppermint, caffeinated products and coffee can cause acid build up and reflux. When you feel that familiar burning sensation, avoid lying down. Acid reflux happens in the esophagus, and lying down encourages stomach acid to flow through it. Sit up to help keep the acid from easily entering the esophagus. You can also try doing some gentle movement, such as rocking in a chair or walking. This may help to improve your digestion. Tums, Maalox, Pepto-Bismol, and Mylanta are all over the counter antacids that can relieve heartburn symptoms quickly. Take these drugs either after meals or after you begin feeling symptoms. You can also find antacids that can be taken before meals to prevent heartburn altogether. Read the instructions on the labels carefully, and take the drugs as directed. While antacids prevent reflux, Prilosec and Zantac work to stop acid production in the stomach. Prilosec is an over the counter proton pump inhibitor that stops acid production in your stomach. Take 1 tablet at least an hour before your meals to slow down acid reflux. Make sure that you read the insert carefully to ensure you understand how this medication will affect your overall digestion. Zantac works achieves the same effect by blocking receptors for Histamine. Place a tablet in a glass of water and wait for it to dissolve. Drink the mixture 30 to 60 mins before your meal to reduce acid production. A mixture of baking soda and water is also known as "sodium bicarbonate," and can be very useful in easing acid reflux pain. Simply mix 1 or 2 tablespoons of baking soda into a glass of water and drink it when you feel chest pain from acid reflux. The bicarbonate found in baking soda will help neutralize the acid. Make a cup of chamomile or ginger tea, or add ginger root to your meals. These two herbs can help with digestion, and have a soothing effect on your stomach. DGL-licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) extract can help coat the mucous lining of the esophagus and prevent the damage and pain of acid reflux. Take 250 to 500 mg capsules three times daily, chewed either one hour before or two hours after meals. If you take this for a prolonged period, visit your doctor to have him check your potassium levels. Licorice can reduce the potassium content in your body, which in turn can cause heart palpitations and arrhythmias. Buy deglycyrrhizinated capsules to prevent side effects such as swelling. Several studies suggest acupuncture can have a positive effect in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. In a 6 week study, acid reflux patients were given traditional Chinese acupuncture at 4 specific points on the body. The acupuncture group had results similar to the group treated with traditional medication. Tell the acupuncturist to focus on the following areas once a day for a week: Zhongwan (CV 12) Bilateral Zusanli (ST36) Sanyinjiao (SP6) Neiguan (PC6) If you find that over the counter treatments and home remedies aren't doing the trick, you may need prescription strength help. The OTC medication Prilosec is also produced in prescription strength, and may be able to help ease your pain. Be sure to follow the medication insert's advisements on changes you may experience in digestion.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make sure you have acid reflux. Sit up or stand. Take an antacid. Think about taking medication to reduce acid production. Make a simple, homemade treatment. Try herbal treatment. Consider acupuncture treatment. Ask a doctor for prescription strength medication if necessary.
Article: The ironing board is the most logical place to iron your bill. If you don't have an ironing board, you can use a nearby table, but make sure to place a shirt or other linen on the ironing area so that you don't burn the table. Spray a little water onto the dollar bill. You can do this with the spray function featured on the iron itself. Moisture helps remove those particularly pesky wrinkles during ironing. If you don't have an iron with a spray function, use a spray bottle or run the bill under a sink that is set to low pressure. The goal is to dry the moisture out of the bill with the lowest heat necessary. Higher heat settings run the risk of damaging the dollar bill. the dollar slowly. Use straight movements from one direction to the other. Repeat this a few times until the bill no longer appears to further flatten. Take care to avoid ironing folds into the bill. If you are having trouble getting the bill to lay flat, place it flat inside of a shirt. This will keep the bill weighed down flat while still allowing you to iron the bill. Start ironing the bill as your iron is still heating up. This is particularly helpful if your iron's lowest setting is still particularly hot. The bill will be very hot to the touch immediately after ironing, so be careful! After the bill has cooled, you may flip the bill and repeat the ironing process on the new side of the bill. You may reapply some moisture to the other side of the bill if it still has a large amount of folds or wrinkles. Once you are satisfied that the bill cannot get any flatter, you are finished. Pick up your newly flattened bill and place alongside the others in your wallet.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Place your dollar on a flat surface. Moisten the bill with water. Turn your iron down to the lowest heat. Iron Let the bill cool for 60 seconds. Store flat for safe keeping.
Article: This can be time before you will see your mother-in-law, or even during a family event. Take some time to be by yourself and reflect on how the relationship feels in the moment. At a difficult family gathering, you can excuse yourself for a short walk around the block, or to make a phone call to a trusted friend. Before you see your mother-in-law, spend some time by yourself. You can use this time to reflect and relax so that you'll have an easier time when you do see your mother-in-law. You may need to vent to a friend after spending time with your mother-in-law. Have someone on hand whom you can call if you need to. This step can seem drastic, but if your mother-in-law is truly abusive, moving may be the only viable option. Many couples do move based on proximity to in-laws. Living farther away can prevent meddling and unwanted visits. If your mother-in-law's abuse affects your children, moving away can help assure their safety from her. You can choose whether you and your spouse will be honest about the reason for moving or not. Sometimes, a spouse isn't willing or able to admit that their mother is abusive. This can cause a rift between partners, and sometimes causes the relationship to end. If your spouse can't admit that their mother is abusive, offer to see a couple's therapist together before deciding to end the marriage. Leaving a marriage is a big decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. However, you should never tolerate abuse in order to preserve a marriage. If your mother-in-law has caused trauma for you or your children, you may want to see a therapist even after your mother-in-law is out of your life. Abuse can take years to recover from, even when the abuser is no longer a threat. Even if your spouse doesn't see the abuse, you may still need to deal with its effects on you. Children can be affected by abuse even if they are not consciously aware of it. Make sure they have someone safe to talk to if they've been exposed to abusive behavior.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take time for yourself. Move to be farther away from her. Leave the relationship if necessary. Seek therapy for recovery if you need to.