Article: This weight loss fast needs to be performed for at least five days to be effective in the long-term. But it should not be performed for longer than 20 days. You can repeat this fast more than once, but you should have 10 day breaks (at least) in between. Speak with your doctor before attempting a fast, especially if you are on medication or have a health condition, such as kidney or liver disease. If this is your first fast, start with a short one. Be very aware of how you are feeling. You should be feeling better, not worse. The following psyllium mixture is designed to help your body through the fast. It is a liquid mixture that contains psyllium husks, comfrey, whey powder, marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, echinacea, powdered bentonite, Shepherd's purse, wild yam, kelp, and bayberry bark. You can make the liquid yourself (if you're familiar with herbal remedies) or you can purchase it at a natural health food store. The psyllium husk, which is the main component of this liquid, causes a bulking reaction in your digestive system. Comfrey, whey powder, marshmallow root and slippery elm bark all help to control the quantity and quality of the mucus in your intestines. Echinacea, Shepherd's purse, bayberry bark, and powdered bentonite help detoxify your body and digestive system. Wild yams help control the spasms and cramping in your intestines. Kelp helps to regulate the minerals in your digestive system. For breakfast every day of this fast, consume 2 tablespoons of the psyllium mixture and 2 tablespoons of protein powder. The 2 tablespoons of psyllium mixture and the 2 tablespoons of protein powder should be mixed in any type of liquid. The psyllium mixture tastes best in tomato, apple, or pineapple juice. For lunch every day of this fast, consume 1 tablespoon of psyllium mixture and 2 tablespoons of protein powder. You can also add a bowl of clear vegetable broth with lunch, as long as it's made from non-starchy vegetables. For dinner every day, consume 2 tablespoons of psyllium mixture and 2 tablespoons of protein powder. You can add a salad of non-starchy vegetables to your dinner as well. You can switch the soup and salad between lunch and dinner if you want. For every day of your fast you need to drink at least 12 cups (2.8 liters) of fluid. What fluid you drink doesn't matter. These 12 cups are in addition to the fluid you mix the psyllium mixture and protein powder into. In order to ensure your diet is effective and well-rounded, make sure you include 20 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. This 20 minutes should be all at once and not broken up throughout the day.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine how long the fast should take. Obtain or make a psyllium mixture. Start your day with the psyllium mixture and a protein powder mix. Include vegetable broth with lunch. Add a salad to your dinner. Drink at least 12 cups of fluid every day. Make sure to include 20 minutes of exercise every day.

Problem: Article: Find a used can or jar, and fill it about halfway with apple cider vinegar. Mix in a drop of dish soap to break the surface tension, which will help prevent trapped gnats from escaping. Leave the jar in an area you've seen gnats buzzing about, such as your kitchen or dining room. After you fill your can or jar, you could seal the lid and poke small holes in it with a nail or screw. That way, any gnats that don't drown in the vinegar can't escape. You could also cut a 2 liter (0.53USgal) plastic bottle in half, and add vinegar to the bottom half. Place the top, or the part with the narrow nozzle, upside down into the base. It should look like a funnel when you're done. Gnats will follow the vinegar scent to find their way into the trap, but they'll have a hard time getting out through bottle's narrow top. If you don't have apple cider vinegar on hand, any type of vinegar will do. Other effective baits include beer or mashed banana. Fill a small cup about halfway with red wine, then mix in a drop of a dish soap. Leave the cup out on your table or countertop to attract pesky gnats. The next time you have friends over for drinks, pour an extra cup of wine with dish soap to keep gnats away from your guests' glasses. Just make sure you clearly mark the cup that has dish soap to avoid confusion. Traps can help you monitor an infestation and decrease the number of adult gnats in your home. However, on their own, traps aren't an effective way to manage an infestation. In order to eliminate gnats completely, you'll need to combat all stages of their life cycle. Traps only kill adult gnats; they do nothing to fight eggs or larvae.
Summary: Trap gnats in a jar filled with vinegar. Try making a wine and soap trap. Use traps in combination with other management methods.

. The first step in estimating your systolic blood pressure is to locate your pulse. Your pulse will give you basic information you need to estimate if your systolic blood pressure is relatively normal. Keep in mind this is a very rough estimate and really only tells you if your systolic blood pressure is not low it doesn't indicate high blood pressure. Take two fingers, preferably your index and middle fingers, and place them just below the wrist creases on the thumb side of your hand. Don't use your thumb, as your thumb has a strong enough pulse to interfere with this process. Once you've got your two fingers in the general area, see if you can feel your radial pulse the shockwave generated by the beating of your heart. If you feel your pulse, this indicates that your systolic measurement is at least 80 mmHg, which is normal. This does not, however, give you any information as to whether or not your blood pressure is high. If you don't feel your pulse, your systolic is likely below 80 mmHg, which is still normal. The reason this indicates your blood pressure is at least 80 mmHg is because your radial artery (the artery in your wrist) is small and your blood pressure has to be at least 80 mmHg for a pulse to reach it. Not feeling your pulse does not indicate health problems. Estimating your blood pressure without a cuff will give you no information about your diastolic pressure. Some studies have questioned the efficacy of estimating systolic pressure using your pulse. You should recheck your pulse later in the day to get an idea of how your pulse increases after some activity. This will give you more information to determine whether your blood pressure is low, high, or normal. If you don't have a detectable pulse after moderate activity, there is a chance you could have low blood pressured. Consult your doctor if you suspect any irregularities.
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Place your fingers on the inside of your wrist Notice your pulse. Recheck your pulse after you've been moderately active.