Q: If you're willing to attempt a goiter-shrinking remedy that's low-risk but also totally unproven, try this: Warm a few dandelion leaves in clarified butter (ghee) until they soften, then apply them directly to the goiter for 5-10 minutes. Do this once a day for 2 weeks. Alternatively, you can make a paste out of mashed watercress, or mashed sorrel leaves and olive oil, and apply it for 5-10 minutes daily for 2 weeks. Some people also recommend a paste made of activated charcoal. Remember that, even if these do somehow shrink your goiter, they won't do anything to help the underlying condition that caused the goiter. Goiters are often caused by hormonal imbalances (e.g., your thyroid enlarges because it's overproducing hormones), so your doctor may prescribe medically based hormonal treatments. However, you might also consider trying natural supplements with presumed (but medically unproven) hormone-balancing effects. Ginseng, for instance, is a common supplement in this category, and some studies suggest it may help regulate thyroid hormones. There's no widely accepted "standard" dose of ginseng to take for this or any other condition. Your best bet is to buy high-quality supplements from a reputable manufacturer and follow its dosing instructions. You can also get further guidance from a licensed naturopathic physician. Always consult your doctor before taking any type of supplements. They may interact with medications you're taking. as a natural anti-inflammatory. Inflammation can be a contributing factor in some types of goiter, so your doctor might recommend anti-inflammatory medications. As a possible alternative, the spice turmeric may have (unproven) anti-inflammatory properties as well. You might, for instance, take 1-3 supplement capsules (typically 350 mg) per day. Powdered turmeric is a key spice in Indian and other Asian cuisines, and you can also add it to a variety of other foods and drinks. There are also turmeric tinctures and pastes, or you can use turmeric root to make tea. Talk to your doctor before taking turmeric. You shouldn't use it as a supplement if you're pregnant or have diabetes, among other potential concerns. There's no scientific basis to support either neck massages or acupuncture as a way to shrink a goiter, but you might consider them worth a try. If so, seek out a qualified, experienced alternative medicine practitioner, particularly (if possible) someone with experience treating goiters. Whether they work or not, neither treatment is likely to cause you any harm. However, remember that, even if they do work, they won't help treat the underlying condition that's causing goiters.
A: Apply dandelion leaves or various natural pastes topically. Take ginseng or other presumed hormone balancing supplements. Use turmeric Undergo targeted neck massages or acupuncture.

Article: Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil that's 2 inches (5.1cm) to 3 inches (7.6cm) longer than your baking sheet. Fold the foil back and forth like an accordion. Make ridges in the foil that are about 1 inch (2.5cm) tall. The ridged foil will help the bacon cook in a crispy shape. If you prefer flat bacon, just lay a sheet of foil in a baking sheet. Place the ridged foil on a baking sheet and lay as many pieces of turkey bacon as you like across the ridges. Avoid letting the slices overlap or the sides won't crisp up. Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven, then bake the turkey bacon until it begins to brown and crisp up. The sides of the turkey bacon will begin to look dry and crunchy once the slices are ready to flip. If you used ridged foil, you don't need to flip the slices over since they'll keep their ridged shape. But if you used a flat sheet of aluminum foil, take tongs and flip the turkey bacon over. Cook the turkey bacon for another 7 to 8 minutes so it becomes completely crispy. Use an oven mitt to take the pan out of the oven. Lift the turkey bacon off of the foil and serve immediately while it's still hot. Keep leftover turkey bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use the turkey bacon within 4 to 5 days.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Preheat the oven to 400F (204C) and fold a sheet of foil. Drape the turkey bacon across the foil ridges. Bake the turkey bacon for 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the slices and bake the turkey bacon for 7 to 8 more minutes. Remove the turkey bacon and serve it.

Q: Dogs are relatively simple creatures. If they perform a behavior that results in a reward, they will repeat the behavior expecting a reward in the future. If a behavior does not result in a payoff, they will have no reason to repeat it. Some dogs will just sit and look at you, while others might whine at you until they get what they want. If the dog does not get what it wants, it may even bark at you, paw at you, or climb up on the couch or chair to get closer to you to make its point. If you feed them or pet the dog when it does these things, you reward the behavior with a treat or pat on the head. A food reward is a very common payoff, but throwing a ball or giving the dog attention is also a form of positive reinforcement. For some dogs, only one or two payoffs are needed to train a dog to beg. Undoing this training is a matter of removing the reinforcement, challenging though this may be. The most basic and important step in the process of undoing the negative training that has led to begging is to stop feeding the dog from the table. Most people give in every once in a while and give some scraps to their begging dog, and this reinforces the undesirable behavior. Refusing to acknowledge your dog when you are eating is crucial to both preventing a begging habit and stopping an existing problem. No matter how much your dog barks, whines, or stares at you when you eat, do not feed it. Unless you are giving the dog a command, don't give your dog attention by talking to it, or even mentioning its name. No matter how frustrated you get, do not yell at a begging dog. Attention of any kind, even such negative attention, can reinforce the begging behavior. Even making eye-contact with your dog is a form of attention, which rewards the behavior you are trying to extinguish. Even the most subtle attention can encourage the begging behavior.
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Understand the behavior. Don't feed the dog. Don't talk to the dog. Don't even look at the dog.