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Fatty and spicy foods are more difficult for your body to digest, so they irritate your stomach and cause heartburn easier. Prepare your meals by grilling, searing, or baking them so they’re healthier and less oily. Choose milder spices or simply stick to salt and pepper for a basic seasoning.  If you eat out at restaurants, try to choose baked or grilled options rather than fried foods. Chocolate and peppermint may also trigger heartburn. These foods are alkaline, which means they help counteract acid so it’s not as irritating. Try to have foods like bananas, melons, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, and cucumber since they’re the most helpful. Eat 1–2 servings of fruits or vegetables with each meal to maintain a healthy diet.  Celery, lettuce, and watermelon can also be helpful since they’re watery and dilute stomach acid. Citrus fruits and tomatoes are acidic, so they may make your heartburn feel worse. Fiber fills up your stomach and makes you feel more so you’re less likely to keep eating. Enjoy foods like whole grains, brown rice, sweet potatoes, peas, and broccoli to get fiber throughout the day. Aim to have between 20–40 grams of fiber daily.  For example, 1 slice of whole wheat bread has about 2 grams of fiber, 1 cup (175 g) of broccoli has about 5 grams, and 1 cup (150 g) of peas has about 9 grams. Gradually increase the amount of fiber in your diet, since too much at once may give you gas, bloating, or cramps. When you prepare meals, only eat the recommended portion listed on the packaging. For example, typical serving sizes are around 2–3 ounces (57–85 g) of meat and about ½ cup (125 g) of vegetables per meal. Only eat enough food to feel satisfied so you don’t feel uncomfortable later on. Store any leftover food for later if you feel full rather than forcing yourself to eat them. If you need to, have 4–5 smaller meals throughout the day rather than a few larger ones. If you still feel hungry, try drinking water since your body may confuse dehydration for hunger. Take smaller bites and set your fork down while you’re chewing so you don’t feel tempted to keep eating. Take time to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing since you’ll feel more full afterward. Eat until you feel satisfied but not until you’re stuffed. Take sips of water throughout your meal since it can help make you feel more full. Coffee is acidic and stimulates your stomach acid, so try to cut it out of your diet if it triggers your heartburn. Try switching to an herbal tea instead since it may help improve your heartburn if you still experience symptoms. Caffeine may also trigger your heartburn, so try switching to decaf to see if that helps your heartburn. Alcohol can irritate your stomach and weaken your throat so you’re more likely to get heartburn. Only have 1–2 alcoholic drinks per day and drink a glass of water with each one so you’re less likely to feel irritation. If you still feel pain after having alcohol, cut it out of your diet completely.

summary: Cut greasy and spicy foods out of your diet. Eat fruits, vegetables, and nuts to help neutralize your stomach acid. Incorporate more fiber into your meals to avoid overeating. Reduce your portion sizes so you don’t overeat. Eat slowly to help your body break down food easier. Stop drinking coffee so you have less acid in your stomach. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.


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A rejection can be a blessing in disguise if it helps you find happiness in other people's company. To get out of your rejection funk, spend quality time with friends and go to social events you normally wouldn't. If you’re feeling up to it, ask a different crush out or go on a blind date. While pursuing new relationships, you may find someone you like even more than your previous crush. To start off, try picking up a brand new hobby or an old pastime that you haven’t touched in a while. If that isn’t enough to take your mind off things, try setting a personal goal you want to achieve. The busier you are, the easier time you’ll have getting over the rejection. Some major goals you can occupy yourself with include:  Training to participate in a 5K or other athletic event. Creating a work of art like a short story, a painting, or even a short film or skit. Learning an entirely new skill like cooking or woodworking. Even if a girl rejects you once, you may still be able to date her in the future. After the initial rejection, give your crush as much personal space as she needs and try to be a good friend. If you and her grow closer, or if she starts flirting with you, consider asking her out again. Though it may work in the movies, relentlessly pursuing a girl even after she says “no” comes off as creepy and incredibly disrespectful.

summary: Spend time with other people. Keep yourself busy by pursuing personal interests. Ask your crush again if you think her feelings have changed.


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Physical touch is a great way to show compassion for your boyfriend. If the two of you normally exchange hugs, give him one when he’s feeling upset. If hugs aren’t common between you, it might be a good idea to ask first. If he's upset because he was passed up for a promotion at work, you might say something like, “Can I give you a hug?” Kisses are yet another way to demonstrate affection for your partner. Plant a kiss on his forehead or cheek to show that you care. Only kiss your partner if this form of intimacy is common in your relationship. If not, ask if it’s okay beforehand. If the reason behind your boyfriend’s mood negatively impacts his self-worth, remind him why you think he’s great. Doing so may pull him out of the sour mood and help him get perspective on negative criticism.  For example, if he didn’t get a job opportunity, you might say, “They can’t see your best qualities, but I can. I believe in you.” If he had a fallout with a friend, you might say, “I know it must have been hard to confront Dan about his lying problem. I’m proud of you.” Tell him why you're grateful to have him in your life. If he starts to cheer up, ask him to come up with a few things that he's grateful for as well. You can come straight out and ask your boyfriend “How can I help?” but, chances are, he may not have a specific request. Instead, think of an active way you can improve things for him, based on what you know about the situation.  For example, if your boyfriend is upset about a test grade, you might offer to help him study for the next test. If he’s upset because he has too many responsibilities over the weekend, you might take one off his hands, such as doing a chore or running errands.
summary: Give him a hug. Kiss him. Remind him why he’s awesome. Make a specific suggestion to help.