Ice packs can help reduce swelling and inflammation which can alleviate your pain. Hot compresses, warm baths or heating pads can also help. Alternating between hot and cold treatments, with 20-minute breaks in between, can help manage your pain.  Cool cabbage leaves are also a traditional folk remedy for breast tenderness and there have been some modern studies to support this.  For heat or ice treatments, the general recommendation is 20 minutes on, followed by a 20-minute break. Check with your physician and follow your aftercare instructions when making decisions about pain relieving drugs. Topical use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory creams are very effective in treating breast pain and can be prescribed for you by a doctor or nurse practitioner. Oral use of NSAIDs has not been demonstrated to help alleviate breast pain, but they are anti-inflammatories so some women may find relief using over-the-counter ibuprofen or naproxen.  Diclofenac, an NSAID topical, is very effective in relieving breast pain. This requires a prescription to obtain, so follow the instructions on its use as provided by your pharmacist.  If taking naproxen orally, dosage is 500mg at first, then 250mg every 6 to 8 hours as required.  Dosage for oral ibuprofen for mild to moderate pain is 400mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Look for a bra with no underwire that does not push your breasts against your chest, like an encapsulation-style sports bra that lifts and separates. Check your size by measuring your chest at the bottom of your breasts while wearing your bra. If you get an odd number, add 5 inches (13 cm). If it's even, add 4 inches (10 cm). That is your band size. Find your cup size by measuring around the widest part of your chest. Subtract your two measurements and use the following size guide:  Less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) is aa AA 1 inch (2.5 cm) is an A 2 inches (5.1 cm) is a B 3 inches (7.6 cm) is a C 4 inches (10 cm) is a D 5 inches (13 cm) is a DD Refocus your mind away from emotional and physical pain to ease your discomfort and calm your thoughts. Relax in a comfortable position in a calm and quiet place. Close your eyes and breathe deeply and regularly. Using guided imagery, focus your thoughts on pleasant, happy images as you breathe. Relax tense muscles as you continue to breathe deeply. Practice relaxation therapy by yourself, or with the help of a trained therapist.

Summary: Use heat and cold treatments to reduce tenderness. Use an NSAID topical cream for pain relief. Wear a well-fitted cotton bra to support your breasts. Practice relaxation therapy to reduce pain-related anxiety.


The citric acid in lemons attacks the pigments in your skin responsible for a red or discolored blemish, evening it out. Lemon juice will make blemishes less noticeable, but it can also lighten your skin tone and make you susceptible to sun damage, so always wear sunscreen when you go out.  Mix tomato juice and lemon juice together and apply to face with a cotton swab regularly. Wash away with cool water after 10 minutes. This mix will reduce blemishes and lighten any facial hairs over time. Mix together 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice along with a pinch of turmeric. Wash away with cool water after 10 minutes. If applied regularly, this mixture works well. Rub a lemon peel along with a bit of sugar over your skin. Let it sit for 10 minutes before washing away with cool water. Mix together a paste of sandalwood powder and water, applying to face. Leave for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing off with cool water. Just be careful because sandalwood can dry out your face. Leave for 15 minutes before washing away with cool water. Your blemishes should get smaller and/or less noticeable. Papaya and banana contain the enzymes papain and bromelain in addition to other acids that help minimize the presence of blemishes. Extremely effective in combating the redness of blemishes, rosehip oil can be applied in low doses to the face for 15 minutes every day before washing off with cool water.

Summary: Use the amazing power of lemons to reduce blemishes. Use sandalwood powder and water to reduce blemishes. Rub a papaya or banana peel over your skin. Use rosehip seed oil.


Most major products (usually excluding games) are available on a trial basis. These are typically 30- or 60-day trials, where you can use most or all of the programs features. After the trial period is over, you will be asked to purchase the product before you continue using it. Most developers will provide a trial version directly from their websites. You may need to register with the company in order to download the trial. Once you’ve started using the trial software, determine if the software suits your needs and if it is worth your money. Check around for freeware or open source alternatives; professional software can get very expensive.

Summary: Search for the product you want to try. Decide if the product is worth buying.


This will loosen the soap scum. Depending on how dirty your tiles are, you may need to let the solution set for 30 minutes or longer.
Summary: Let the solution set for five minutes.