Problem: Article: No matter what you're doing in the summer heat, you'll be happier if you're wearing clothes that keep you as cool as possible. Your clothes can play a big role in how hot you feel, so take a moment to consider your outfit before you leave the house in the summer. A good summer outfit:  Is made from mostly breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, or artificial fabrics that "wick" sweat away from the skin.  Uses mostly light colors like white and light blue, which absorb less heat from the sun.  Is fairly loose-fitting, allowing air to flow next to the skin. Shorts, dresses, flowing gowns, and looser shirts work well. Doesn't leave much naked skin exposed to the sun. Especially important for people vulnerable to sunburn. While it's always important to stay hydrated, your water intake needs special attention in the summer. Getting plenty to drink when you're in the sun won't just make you feel cooler — it's also important for your heart and muscles. Try keeping a bottle of water with a few ice cubes in it with you whenever you go out in the summer so that you'll always have something to drink. When it comes to hydration, plain old water is usually the best choice. If you're exercising extra hard in the summer heat for longer than about an hour, a sports drink (e.g., Gatorade, etc.) can give you a boost of carbohydrates and electrolytes. However, these drinks tend to contain lots of sugar, so balance your consumption with your daily nutrition needs. If you need to cool off right away, it's nice to have a cold compress handy. A cold compress is just something cold that you can hold against your skin to lower your temperature. There are many different ways to make one — see our article on cold compresses for a few different ideas. Below is just one easy recipe:  Take a clean rag or sock and soak it in water from the sink. Wring it out to remove excess water so that it is still damp. Place it in a plastic bag in the freezer. After a few hours, take the compress out and lay it across the back of your neck. It should quickly have you feeling cooler. Re-soak it and return it to the freezer when you're done. The more you move, the more heat your body generates. If your goal is staying cool, try not to use your muscles more than you need to. Walk around your neighborhood instead of running, coast on your bicycle instead of pumping your pedals, or simply consider driving if it's an option. Most important of all, take plenty of breaks. Resting allows your body to dissipate some of the heat you've built up from exercising.
Summary: Dress for the weather. Stay hydrated with cool drinks. Make a cold compress. Limit your exercise.

Problem: Article: You can find whole cloves and ground cloves at your local health food store. If you decide to use whole cloves, you will need to buy at least five to ten whole cloves to make enough oil to fill a one ounce glass container. If you decide to use ground cloves, you will need at least one to two teaspoons of ground cloves to fill a one ounce glass container.  Keep in mind the more whole or ground cloves you use, the stronger the oil will be. You should then adjust the dosage of the clove oil if the oil itself is stronger and more potent. If you use ground cloves, you may decide to strain out the cloves once the oil is made. This is based on preference only and is not required to make an effective bottle of clove oil. The olive oil will act as the carrier oil and will help to extract the properties from the cloves. You can use extra virgin olive oil or virgin olive oil. The amount of olive oil needed for the clove oil will depend on how much clove oil you plan to make. You will need no more than one ounce of olive oil to make one ounce of clove oil. A dark, sanitized glass jar will ensure the oil does not spoil or get contaminated. Use a jar with an eye dropper for easy application of the clove oil. You can also use a clear glass jar with an air tight lid to store the clove oil. You can put the glass jar in a paper bag and store it in a dark place to ensure the oil does not spoil. Once the cloves and the oil are combined and have had time to settle, you can decide to leave the cloves in the oil or strain out the cloves. You can buy cheesecloth at your local baking store or create an easy strainer with a coffee filter.
Summary: Buy cloves at your local health food store. Get a bottle of organic extra virgin olive oil. Find a dark, sanitized glass jar to keep the oil in. Use cheesecloth or a coffee filter to strain the oil.

Problem: Article: If you start using smaller plates when you’re eating at home, you may be able to control your portions and prevent yourself from overeating.  Usually salad plates or appetizer plates are smaller than typical dinner sized plates and can prevent you from eating large portions of foods. Some studies have even show that using certain color plates can help your  be satisfied with less foods.  Go for blue colored plates to help you eat less at each meal. Place the food on your plate and walk away from the serving bowls. When bowls and serving platters are on the table, individuals are likely to eat more than if they pre-serve themselves and then sit down. Keeping them off the dinner table will help you resist the temptation to scoop additional helpings onto your plate.  Keep all food in the kitchen instead of bringing the extras to the table with you. Another good option is to put the food away prior to sitting down at the table.  Even when you go back to the kitchen to put dishes away, there is no food to nibble on while you clean up. To make sure you’re sticking to the exact portion size recommended for you, it may be helpful to measure your food before serving it or eating it.  Each person requires slightly different portion sizes of each food and quantity of servings throughout the day.   In general, stick to the following portion sizes for the food groups:  3 – 4 oz of protein, ½ cup or 1 oz of grains, 1 cup of vegetables or 2 cups of leafy greens and ½ cup of fruit or 1 small piece. Adults typically need to eat protein at each meal or snack.  Include 1 – 2 servings of fruit each day and 3 – 4 servings of vegetables.  Grains should be included one or twice a day, but not necessarily at each meal. Food scales may be preferable to use as you don’t have to squish all your food into a measuring cup. You may also want to consider measuring plates, bowls, serving utensils and reusable containers to see how much they hold.  If you’re packing meals, you’ll know in advance how much you’re eating. When you’re out to eat it can be difficult to eat small portions or stick with a single item.  Restaurants offer the temptation of appetizers, larger entrees and dessert courses.  Not only do you have to deal with larger portion sizes, you may be tempted with multiple courses.  Consider ordering an appetizer for your entrée.  These are generally smaller, but big enough to satisfy you for dinner. Be mindful of the complimentary bread, chips or crackers that are served.  These are easy to overeat when you’re hungry and waiting for your meal to arrive.  Consider asking your server to skip these or only bring a small serving. Speak to the server about the portion size before you order. If it is a large meal that could feed two people, ask them to bring half of the meal to you and put the other half in a to-go container.
Summary:
Use smaller sized plates when eating at home. Remove serving bowls from the table when eating. Purchase a food scale or measuring cups. Order a small portion at restaurants.