Share words of encouragement with your teacher by telling her how much you appreciate her hard work and dedication. You can stand up in front of the class and compliment your teacher on a specific action she did that you appreciated or go up to her after class to let her know how much you appreciate her attitude and energy in the classroom.  Try to be specific when you compliment your teacher so it feels like you are not just throwing around empty words. For example, if your teacher gave you more time to complete an assignment due to an illness, you may compliment her by saying: “I appreciate that you were willing to be flexible about the due date and I feel like you have a positive attitude toward teaching that benefits me as a student.” You may also compliment your teacher in a more general way by commenting on her teaching style and her approach to teaching in the classroom. For example, you may say: “Thank you for coming into class every day with enthusiasm and excitement. You are great at breaking down difficult concepts so I can understand them clearly. I really appreciate your teaching style and I feel like I am learning important, useful things in your classroom.” You can also tell your teacher how much you appreciate her by creating a PPT presentation or a presentation on the board that describes how great your teacher is and why. You may want to collaborate with your classmates to create this presentation, as it will likely be even more impressive if there are several of you up there, telling your teacher how great she is. In your presentation, list the ways in which your teacher inspires you as a student and the ways in which she brings learning and fun into the classroom. Have your classmates each contribute at least one to two reasons why your teacher is great so that you can present a long list that will surely brighten your teacher’s day. Tattle on your teacher in a positive way by letting her superiors know how highly you think of her. You could speak to the principal about how awesome you think your teacher is or to another person in charge. It may be helpful to describe a specific situation where you felt your teacher went above and beyond. For example, may be your teacher worked with you after class to learn a difficult math concept that you struggled with so that you could pass the upcoming exam. You could tell the superior that you feel like this shows how dedicated the teacher is to her students and how the teacher sets her students up for success. Sit down and take the time to put all your positive feelings towards your teacher into a thoughtful letter. You can start the letter with a “Dear Mrs.X” or “To Mr.Y” and describe why you appreciate your teacher so much. Think about a specific time when your teacher has impacted you in a positive and thoughtful way. This could be something small, like asking how you’re doing, or something more significant, like giving you an extension on your deadline for an assignment. You can ask your parents to help you write the letter or try to do it on your own.
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One-sentence summary -- Compliment your teacher on her positive attitude and energy. Create a presentation on how great your teacher is with your classmates. Tell your teacher’s superior about how great she is. Write your teacher a letter of appreciation.


In Venezuela, arepas are often filled with ham and cheese for breakfast. Choose deviled ham salad or smoked ham and pair it with cheese like Guayanes, Paisa, or Duro.  If you can't find one of the traditional Venezuelan cheese varieties, you can substitute queso fresco or mozzarella. For a less traditional but equally delicious breakfast filling, try scrambled eggs and salsa. Arepas are often eaten plain, or with a simple filling of cheese as a snack. For a heartier snack, make one of these simple arepa fillings:  Chicken salad and avocado. Combine chopped chicken meat, mayonnaise, diced onions, and diced celery with salt and pepper to taste. Spread it over one half of the arepa and add a few slices of avocado, then top with the other arepa half. Black beans and salsa. Spread black bean paste or whole black beans on one side of the arepa, and top with spicy salsa. You can also add a few slices of cheese to make the arepa richer. After arepas, de Pabellón is Venezuela's most treasured dish. The combination of the two is exquisite. A de Pabellón arepa consists of the following ingredients:  Pulled or shredded beef, black beans, and fried plantains. This is the most classic version. Top the beef, beans and plantains with a fried egg and cheese to take it over the top.
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One-sentence summary -- Make a breakfast filling. Make a snack filling. Make De Pabellón arepas.


While the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric need more scientific investigation, many people take it regularly in hopes of reducing inflammation in general. If you want to treat inflammation related to your acne with turmeric, one way you can do that is by ingesting it daily in pill form.  Consult with your doctor before taking turmeric supplements to make sure that they will not interact with any medicines that you are taking and that they are safe for you to take. Dried turmeric in pill form is usually available in all-natural food stores, but it is also available online. In order to figure out dosing, follow the directions on the packaging of your specific turmeric pills. Turmeric is probably best known as a food additive and spice. It is used to turn foods yellow, including curries and mustard, and has a subtle, slightly bitter taste. Try adding it to your favorite recipes to incorporate it into your diet.  Add a pinch of black pepper whenever you cook with turmeric. The pepper will boost the beneficial effects of the turmeric. One food that turmeric can easily be added to is rice. If using 1 cup (237 ml) of uncooked rice, add between 1/2 and 1 tablespoon (7-15 ml) of turmeric powder to the rice before cooking, depending on the level of flavor and color you desire. The turmeric will turn the rice a bright yellow and will give it a wonderful flavor. You can make your own turmeric tea with dried or fresh turmeric. Combine a small amount of turmeric, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried or 1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh, with 1 cup (237 ml) of hot water. You can add a variety of ingredients as well, including cinnamon, ginger, honey, and lemon.Turmeric tea is also available from commercial tea companies in tea bags.
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One-sentence summary -- Take turmeric in pill form. Add turmeric to your food. Drink turmeric tea.


Swimming can help you burn calories without risking your knee injury getting worse. Try swimming laps and doing different strokes, like the butterfly stroke and the backstroke.  You can also try jogging in the water since you won’t be putting as much stress on your knees.  You can burn 350-570 calories an hour by swimming, depending on the level of intensity. Rowing is a low-impact exercise that can help you get cardio without aggravating your knee. Rowing may not be recommended for all knee injuries, so be sure to consult your physical therapist or doctor before adding it to your daily exercise routine. You can burn between 400-800 calories using a rowing machine for 1 hour, depending on your weight and the intensity level you're using. Ellipticals are safer for a knee injury than a treadmill because your feet stay on the pedals, which limits the impact put on your knees. If you want to burn calories and get your heart rate up, spend time on an elliptical at home or at the gym.  Start with 5-10 minutes on the elliptical after your injury, and work up toward 20-30 minutes, increasing your time by 1-2 minutes at a time. Keep a slow, steady pace and a low elevation, especially at first. 30 minutes on an elliptical can help you burn 170-320 calories, depending on your weight and intensity level. Similar to an elliptical, riding a bicycle is a great cardio exercise that will put less strain on your knees than running. Stick with stationary or recumbent bicycles since a regular bike may be too hard on your knee.  You can burn 250-700 calories riding a stationary bike for 30 minutes, depending on your weight.  Make sure you’re not riding on an incline or you could make your knee injury worse. Most stationary bikes have different intensity settings you can choose from. Start out with a low-intensity setting and gradually increase the level of intensity so you don't strain your knee.
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Go swimming for a low-impact cardio exercise. Work out with a rowing machine for a knee-safe cardio exercise. Exercise on an elliptical for a knee-friendly cardio workout. Ride a bicycle to get your heart rate up without hurting your knee.