Q: Hard-shell clams or "quahogs" like large chowder clams, littlenecks, and cherrystones should have tightly closed shells. If you can separate the shells easily, then the clam inside is dead. Clams that are already dead should not be purchased or, if already purchased, should be discarded. Hold one clam in the palm of your non-dominant hand. Use your dominant hand to pass the blade of a small, dull knife in between the two closed shell halves. Work with on clam at a time. Hold the clam with a towel to prevent juice from dripping onto your hand and to provide extra traction as you cut. The knife should have a blade that is thin enough to pass in between two tightly closed shell halves, but the blade should also be fairly blunt to minimize the risk of accidentally cutting yourself. Use a shucking knife if possible. Slide the knife around the perimeter of the clam to loosen both the adductor muscles and hinge. Close your hand around the clam as you work, squeezing it slightly to put pressure on it. Note that it will likely be difficult to pass the knife around the perimeter of the clam, and you may have to press or squeeze the knife in between the two shell halves. Twist the knife, rotating it from side to side, until the top shell lifts off. Sever the top shell completely by cutting the upper adductor muscles with the blade of your knife. Lift off the top shell. Slide the knife below the exposed crab meat, severing the lower adductor muscles. Do not lift the crab meat out of the bottom shell yet. Fill a shall baking pan with ice and lay the shucked clams on top of the ice until you are ready to add them to the chowder. Place the clams in the ice shell-side down.
A: Purchase live hard-shell clams. Pass a blunt knife through the two shell halves. Sever the hinge. Pry open the top shell. Loosen the crab meat. Set aside until ready to use.

Article: While herbs and essential oils are typically safe, they aren't right for everyone. They can interact with medications or worsen certain conditions. Talk to your doctor before you consume herbal remedies or try aromatherapy to make sure it's safe for you. Remind your doctor of the medications and supplements you're taking. Tell your doctor that you're trying to treat nausea. It's totally normal to want to try anything that might bring you relief, but make sure to put your safety first. While it's normal to have nausea occasionally, it should go away with self-care. If your nausea doesn't go away or gets worse, visit your doctor to find out what's causing it. They'll hopefully be able to figure out what you need to find relief. If you have nausea paired with vomiting, visit your doctor after 2 days if your symptoms don't subside. Nausea may be a symptom of a serious medical condition like a heart attack, heart disease, liver disease, viral infection, pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or head injury. It can be really debilitating to deal with long-term nausea. Try to find other things in life that you can focus on while dealing with this issue. Even venting to a friend may help bring you some relief. Nausea is a common side effect of many medications, including aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antibiotics, and chemotherapy. Don't stop taking your medication even if you think it's causing your nausea. Instead, call or visit your doctor to ask their advice. Your doctor may recommend that you stop medications or switch to a different medication. However, they might tell you that you need to finish a particular course of treatment so you feel better. Never stop taking your medication without first talking to your doctor. Nausea is an early symptom of pregnancy and it can persist for several months. If you suspect you may be pregnant, take a home pregnancy test or see your doctor to verify your pregnancy. From there, your doctor can recommend ways to manage your nausea. While this type of nausea is called morning sickness, it can actually occur at any time of the day. Err on the side of caution and get a medical diagnosis so you can feel better as quickly as possible if your nausea is accompanied by other symptoms. Go to the emergency room or call for help if you have any of the following: Chest pain Severe abdominal cramping or pain Headache Blurry vision Fainting or dizziness Confusion Pale skin that is cold and/or clammy High fever with a stiff neck Vomit that looks like coffee grounds Vomit that smells like stool
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check with your doctor before using herbal treatments. See your doctor if your nausea persists for more than a month. Ask your doctor if your medication might be the cause of your nausea. See your doctor if you might be pregnant. Get immediate treatment if you develop severe symptoms.

Q: This is a great shoulder conditioning workout as long as you use a cloth in a circular motion. Do this for at least 30 minutes to work your shoulders and arms and burn approximately 150 calories. Instead of sitting on your knees and leaning forward, you can stand straight and squat, trying to stay balanced. Apply your cleaning product, brush the toilet and wipe clean. Just like sweeping the floor, you should flex your stomach and oblique muscles and keep your back straight. Pull as far away as possible and squat, rather than bend, to pick up the leaves. This activity can be extended to other garden activities, such as mowing the lawn, flower planting, composting or general gardening. These activities, when done for at least 1/2 hour, will result in burning between 150 and 190 calories. Try to keep your back straight, as many people can end up with lower back strain. Moving furniture in good form, by bending your knees and straightening your back, is a form of weightlifting. Move each piece of furniture slightly and vacuum behind and replace it again. Use large sweeping motions and smaller motions. Reach up high with your vacuum extension. Vacuuming a house can burn approximately 80 calories, where moving furniture can burn over 200 calories. Use a knee pad or do deep squats while you reach the corners with a cleaning product and a brush. Mopping the floors burns just a portion of the 190 calories you can burn by hand-cleaning 1 floor. Grab a sponge, some mild liquid detergent, water and a bucket and wash all areas of the car. Use long sweeping motions to get hard to reach places and squat down to clean tires and the running board. Cleaning your car by hand can burn approximately 150 calories and work your arms, core muscles, and legs. Fill a bathtub with water, laundry detergent and dirty clothes. Rub the clothes against themselves and each other for 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse the clothes twice in fresh water and squeeze to dry. For more delicate items, allow them to hang and drip dry or lay flat. Be careful not to lean too far into the bathtub, as that can put extra strain on your back. Make sure your core muscles are flexed the entire time and you will be getting an excellent core workout. Cleaning upholstery and curtains by hand can also have the same effect. This may only need to be done monthly or yearly.
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Wash the windows inside and out. Do a deep squat as you clean your toilet. Rake your yard for at least 30 minutes. Move your furniture each time you plan to vacuum the house. Squeeze in your abdominal and buttock muscles as you vacuum. Scrub your floors each week by hand. Wash your car by hand every week. Do some laundry by hand every week. Choose 2 to 4 activities to engage in everyday, in order to attempt to burn between 300 and 400 calories, what many people aim to burn during a gym workout.