Problem: Article: Eating yogurt is known to be so helpful in the prevention of yeast infections that many doctors advise their patients to stop by the grocery store after picking up their antibiotics prescription. That's because yogurt contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, a bacteria that lives in the vagina and keeps the chemistry there balanced. Lactobacillus acidophilus gets depleted by antibiotics, and eating yogurt restores it and helps to prevent the growth of Candida albicans - yeast. When you buy your yogurt, check the label to make sure it contains Lactobacillus acidophilus in the ingredients list. Not all commercially-manufactured yogurt has it, but most brands of plain yogurt do. Kefir can also contain beneficial bacteria. For best results, eat one or two servings of yogurt every day when you're on antibiotics. It doesn't hurt to continue eating plenty of yogurt when you're finished taking them, either, since antibiotics are just one culprit leading to yeast infections. Yogurt may be the most popular choice when it comes to replenishing healthy bacteria, but it's far from the only one. Fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, and fermented tea, and more also contain probiotics, the living organisms our bodies need to stay healthy and balanced so that yeast doesn't grow out of control. Because probiotics also help to regulate your digestive system, there are many manufacturers have added them to products in which they wouldn't naturally occur. Cheese, juices, cereal and granola bars enhanced with probiotics can be found in grocery stores. Take probiotics supplements as an alternative. If you're not a big fan of yogurt or sauerkraut, you can pick up a bottle of probiotics supplements instead. These contain the same healthy bacteria as yogurt, this time in the form of pills. Take the recommended dosage throughout the course of your antibiotics treatment. Garlic has antifungal properties that help destroy the yeast that leads to infections. Eating plenty of garlic while you're on antibiotics could help keep an infection at bay. Taking garlic supplements is another way to go, and keeps you from having garlic breath for days on end. Some women apply the garlic directly to the vagina when they feel the beginnings of an infection coming on. To try this, wrap a peeled clove of garlic in a small piece of cheesecloth. Tie it off, leaving a tail on the end. Insert it in the vagina with the tail hanging outside the vagina for easy removal. Leave it in for a few hours or overnight, then discard. Certain supplements might help to ward off yeast infections, too. Probiotic supplements will boost your overall immune system and gut health, for example, while goldenseal is another natural remedy that many have found helps prevent yeast infections. Before taking this or any other herbal supplement, check with your doctor to make sure it's ok to take it with your other medications. Increased sugar levels can cause extra yeast growth. Avoid foods or soft drinks that are high in sugar. Stick with fruit and raw honey if you need something sweet. There is limited evidence to support the notion that alcoholic beverages, breads and other foods made with yeast can lead to yeast infections. It won't hurt to limit your intake of these, but it may not necessarily help.
Summary: Try eating plain yogurt. Eat fermented foods. Try garlic. Take probiotic or goldenseal supplements. Limit your sugar intake. Consider avoiding foods fermented with yeast.

Problem: Article: Move your vehicle outside so exhaust fumes can escape. Put your vehicle in park or activate the parking brake before turning on the engine. Let the engine run throughout the entire test so it can heat up the coolant inside. If you're worried about your vehicle possibly moving, put blocks in front of each tire to keep it in place. Take an initial temperature reading as soon as you start your vehicle. Locate the thick black hose that runs from the side of the radiator to the top or side of the main engine block. Point the infrared thermometer where the hose connects to the engine and pull the trigger to measure the temperature. Wait until the number on the thermometer settles before writing the temperature down. You can buy an infrared thermometer from your local hardware store or online. Point the thermometer at the black radiator hose connected to the engine so it's about 34 inches (7.610.2cm) away from where you recorded the first measurement. Pull the trigger on the thermometer to take the temperature of the hose. Write down the measurement you found so you don't forget it later on. The temperature for the radiator hose should be lower than the temperature of the engine. If they are the same, then the thermostat is stuck in the open position. Let your engine continue running for at least 10-15 minutes so the engine can heat up to its optimal running temperature. Record your measurements from the same places you took them earlier and write down the results so you can compare them. Watch the engine temperature gauge on your vehicle's dashboard to see if it enters the red danger zone, which means the engine is too hot and could overheat. If you notice your vehicle overheating, turn off the engine right away to avoid causing further damage. Look at the temperature of the engine and the upper hose after your vehicle has run for 10-15 minutes. If the temperatures are within 10 Fahrenheit (18 Celsius) of one another, then the thermostat is working properly. However, if the hose is still substantially cooler than the engine, then there isn't any coolant running through it and the thermostat stayed closed. If the hose is the same temperature as the engine but it's still overheating, then there may be another problem with your vehicle instead of the thermostat.
Summary: Start your vehicle to let the engine idle. Check the temperature of the engine with an infrared thermometer. Take the temperature of the upper radiator hose. Measure the temperatures again after 10-15 minutes. Check if the measurements are within 10 F (18 C) of each other.

Problem: Article: Take care not to splash or spill. Set the blender or mixer to "low". Try to weigh the lye quickly, as it absorbs moisture from the air. For this reason, be sure tightly seal the container you got the lye from. The ensuing reaction between the methanol and lye produces sodium methoxide. Sodium methoxide cannot be allowed to sit for long, as it degrades in the presence of moisture. The process should take about two minutes. Proceed when mixture is clear, with no undissolved particles. Again, be attentive - the sodium methoxide will degrade rapidly, so proceed to the next step as soon as the lye is completely dissolved. Allow the new mixture to blend for about 20-30 minutes. As the reaction proceeds, two products are formed - biodiesel and glycerin. Allow the mixture to sit. The mixture should separate into two layers - biodiesel and glycerin. Because biodiesel is less dense than glycerin, it should float, forming the top layer. When it has separated completely, carefully keep the top layer to use as your biodiesel fuel. Separate the top layer from the bottom by pouring it off very carefully or using a baster or pump. Check with local waste disposal authorities to see whether glycerin can be thrown out with your normal garbage - it usually can. If you don't want to waste your glycerin, consider pouring it on a compost heap to increase the rate of decomposition or using it to make soap. Consult our wikiHow on Making Glycerin Soap for more information.
Summary:
Add 200 ml methanol to glass blender or mixer. Add 3.5 grams (0.02oz) of lye. Allow the lye to completely dissolve in the methanol. Heat 1 liter (0.3USgal) of vegetable oil to 130 F (55 C) Add the hot oil to the mixture. Pour the mixture into a wide-mouthed glass container or pitcher. Allow the mixture to sit for several hours. Dispose of the glycerin properly.