Q: If you would like to preserve an entire branch of fall leaves, this preservation method is easier to use than wax. Choose a branch with leaves that are vibrant and firmly attached. This method will make the colors more vibrant. Yellows become more intense, and reds and oranges become a vibrant ruddy color. Look for sprigs that have fallen off the tree on their own instead of breaking them off the tree yourself. Removing a branch from a tree can damage it. Do not choose branches that have diseased leaves or those that have gone through a frost. This method does not work on leaves that have already gone through a frost. Strike the end of each branch with a hammer to split it open, exposing the live portion of the wood. This exposes the live wood of the branch so that it can absorb the glycerin solution properly. Otherwise, the solution will not be able to reach the leaves. If you're just preserving individual leaves, you can skip this step. You can find vegetable glycerin in your local craft or grocery store. To make a solution, add 17 oz (530 ml) of liquid vegetable glycerin to half a gallon (2 liters) of water in a large bucket or vase. Glycerin is a natural product derived from vegetables, making this a fairly organic option to preserve your leaves. If you're preserving a large, woody branch, mix in four to five drops of mild liquid dish soap. The dish soap acts as a surfactant, breaking the surface tension of the glycerin so that the molecules can penetrate the wood more easily. For best results, use a mild dish soap with no added colors or scents. You could also use liquid surfactant, which is available at most gardening stores. Allow the branches and leaves to absorb the glycerin for at least three to five days. Store the bucket in a shaded place during the absorption process. If you're preserving individual leaves, you'll need to weight them so they stay submerged. Pour the solution into a flat pan, place the leaves in the solution, and cover them with a plate or lid to hold them down. The color will look brighter, and the leaves should feel supple. You can use the whole preserved branch in your crafts or you can pluck the leaves off and use them separately.
A: Select fresh leaves or a small branch with leaves attached. Open up the end of each branch. Mix up a glycerin solution. Stand the branch in the solution for three to five days. Remove the branch and leaves from the solution.

Article: If your kit came with a color chart, hold your test swab next to it and find the color that matches. This color will tell you the numerical value of your vaginal pH. A normal vaginal pH can range from 3.5 to 4.5. A pH that is higher than this should be considered an abnormal result and may suggest a bacterial infection or Trichomoniasis. Consult your doctor for a diagnosis. Don't be alarmed if the color of your strip does not exactly match any of the colors. Simply choose the closest shade. Certain test kits will not use a color chart to provide you with results. Instead, these test swabs will only read normal (beige/white) or abnormal (beige/white and blue/green). If you are using this type of test and your swab contains any blue or green, consider this an abnormal result. If you are showing symptoms of a vaginal infection, such as itching, burning, odor, or discharge, and you have a normal pH, chances are high that you have a yeast infection. If you have experienced a yeast infection before, you might use a home treatment kit. If this is your first yeast infection, it is best to consult your doctor. An elevated pH level, particularly when combined with other symptoms, can be indicative of a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections, like BV or Trichomoniasis, are extremely common. If you are exhibiting vaginal symptoms and received an abnormal pH result, make an appointment with your doctor. Bacterial infections usually require prescription antibiotics and must be treated by healthcare professionals. Do not use a home antifungal treatment if you received an abnormal pH result.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Hold the pH paper next to the color chart, if one was included. Look for a normal or abnormal result, if a color chart was not included. Consider using a home antifungal treatment if your pH is normal. Consult your doctor if your pH is elevated.

Q: If possible, avoid the situations and people that trigger these unwanted feelings. In some cases, you may not be able to avoid the trigger. For example, if the trigger is your job, school, or a close family member, you may not be able to completely avoid the situation. In these cases, you will need to use other techniques. For example, if you are nervous about a test and your friend asks you have you been studying for the test, tell your friend that you do not want to talk about it and then suggest another unrelated topic. If you are jealous of your partner's ex, do not look at the ex on social media. If need be, block the ex, so you are unable to access the profile. All situations have multiple aspects. There are always different you can focus on to avoid your particular trigger. You may be in a triggering situation and are unable to remove yourself from it. If you find yourself in a triggering situation, you can focus your attention away from the aspect of the situation that is causing your unwanted feelings. For example, if you are having a conversation with someone that is upsetting, you could count the ceiling tiles to distract yourself. If you are in a room and feel inferior compared to the really attractive people around you, you may scan the room for people who are more average looking or focus on the things you find attractive about yourself (e.g. smile, eyes, outfit, etc.) You may not be able to change the situation, but you can change the meaning that you apply to the situation. The meaning you assign to a situation dictates your feelings and behavior towards the situation. By changing the meaning, you can influence how you feel about something. For example, instead of getting nervous or fearful any time someone asks about your upcoming exam, tell yourself, "This is only a test. My personal value or success is not tied to this single test." Your goal is to replace these unwanted feelings with feelings that either bring you joy or make you feel content. Avoiding triggers, shifting your attention, and changing thoughts are all ways to prevent your unwanted feelings. If all of these strategies fail, you may begin to experience these feelings. When this happens, your best option is to manage how you respond. Modifying your response can include dealing with any physical sensations you experience and any behavior that is a result of your feelings. For example, if you become angry and your heart is racing and you are breathing heavily, you may practice breathing exercises to change how your body responds to your anger. If you tend to cry when you have upsetting conversations, you may excuse yourself and go to the bathroom when you feel the tears coming to avoid crying during the conversation. Write down the undesirable feelings on a piece of paper. By writing your feelings down, you turn them into external objects. Once you have written the feeling down, ball up the piece of paper and throw it away. When you throw your feeling away, you are saying that the thought is invalid and unimportant. Throwing your feelings away will decrease the impact these feelings have on your behavior and attitude. You can also use the computer and type your feelings in a document. Once you are finished, move the document into the recycle bin. When you do not get enough sleep, it is more difficult for your brain to regulate your emotions. Your brain becomes fatigued and cannot tell the difference between things that are important and things that are unimportant. Your negative situations may feel more important or more difficult than they would have if you were well rested. If you are an adult, try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. If you are a teenager, try to get 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night.
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Avoid your triggers. Shift your attention. Change your thoughts about the situation. Change how you respond. Throw your feelings in the trash. Get enough sleep.