Place your peeled ginger root on a cutting board and cut the root into planks or slices that are about 1 centimeter (0.4 in) thick. Add these pieces of ginger root to your favorite soups, stews, or curries. For example, add the ginger to:  Indian spiced carrot soup  Sweet potato soup with miso Chicken pho Spicy vegan coconut soup Add flavor to delicate white fish by steaming it in the oven with fresh ginger. Combine planks or freshly grated ginger with any other seasonings you want to use and spread it over fish. Cover the pan and roast the fish in a hot oven at 475 °F (246 °C) until the fish is flaky and cooked. Ginger works well with tilapia, salmon, halibut, and cod. Slice the ginger root into thin planks. Stack the planks and cut them into thin strips. Stir a handful of ginger root strips into any stir fry meal. For example, ginger can add a spicy heat to Szechuan dishes, lo mein, or stir-fried broccoli. To make a subtle glaze, whisk together 3 tablespoons (63 g) of honey, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoon (3 g) of grated peeled fresh ginger, and 3/4 teaspoon (2 g) of ground black pepper. Brush this glaze over root vegetables, fish, pork chops, or roasts. If the food you're cooking has a long cook time, consider brushing more glaze over the food during the last 15 minutes of cooking time. . Peel a 2 inches (5.1 cm) piece of fresh ginger and slice it into planks as thinly as you can. Slice these thin planks into thin slivers or strips and toss them with chopped root vegetables on a baking sheet. Roast the vegetables and ginger for up to 45 minutes in a 425 °F (218 °C) oven. Serve the roasted ginger and vegetables with steamed rice or a barley pilaf.

Summary: Use sliced ginger root in soups or curries. Steam ginger planks or grated ginger with fresh fish. Stir fry ginger strips with vegetables, noodles, and protein. Use grated ginger to make a glaze for vegetables, fish, or roasts. Roast planks or slices of ginger with root vegetables


Mountain Pose, Crow Pose, Bridge Pose, Warrior Pose, Corpse Pose, Side Angle Pose, and Standing Forward Bend. Cobra Pose, Frog Pose, Dancer’s Pose, Child’s Pose, and Twisting Triangle Pose. Warrior I and Warrior II Poses, Bow Pose, Boat Pose, Lion’s Pose, and Stretch Pose. Camel Pose, Cobra Pose, Forward Bend Pose, and Eagle Pose. Plow Pose, Fish Pose, Cobra Pose, Camel Pose, Bridge Pose, Shoulder stand, and Plow Pose. Thunderbolt Pose, Downward Facing Dog Pose, and Guru Pranam. Corpse Pose, Half Lotus Pose, Headstand, and Sat Kriya.

Summary: Root Chakra: Sacral Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra: Heart Chakra: Throat Chakra: Brow / Third Eye Chakra: Crown Chakra:


Discuss TUMT with your doctor if you have trouble with straining, urgency, or intermittent urine flow. This in-office procedure uses microwaves to destroy select portions of prostate tissue that are causing urinary blockages.  TUMT will not correct any bladder-emptying issues and is best for mild-to-moderate prostate blockages. Most discomfort from TUMT can be managed with topical anesthetic and oral pain medication in the doctor’s office. Ask your doctor about TUNA, which destroys problematic tissue with high-frequency radio waves for a better flow of urine. The procedure involves needles being inserted directly into the prostate to target tissue compressing the urethra.  This procedure is often done in a hospital setting but does not require a hospital stay. Local anesthesia is used to manage pain. Some side effects are possible after the procedure, including painful or frequent urination for a few weeks. Talk to your doctor about a prostatic stent, which is a small coil inserted into the urethra to keep it open. Most doctors do not prefer stents, but if you have severe enlargement and don’t want to manage symptoms with drugs or other procedures, it can be a viable option. Stents can shift position over time, causing further discomfort or urinary tract infections. They can also be difficult to remove if they are problematic. Talk over surgical options with your doctor if your symptoms are not well-managed on medication or after minimally invasive procedures. While surgical procedures can sound intimidating, they often provide the most complete symptom relief.  Your doctor can discuss the best surgical options for you given your urinary symptoms and medical history. Depending upon your age and fertility needs after the surgery, your doctor may present different options for treating your enlarged prostate. Common surgical options include prostatectomy, laser surgery, and transurethral incision or resection of the prostate.

Summary: Consider Transurethral Microwave Therapy (TUMT) for frequency and urgency. Discuss Transurethral Radio Frequency Needle Ablation (TUNA) to improve flow. Ask about a prostatic stent if surgery and medication aren’t for you. Discuss more invasive surgical options, if needed.


Your eyes may be bigger than your stomach, so consider how much you would like to eat before glancing at the options. Decide how many times you will permit yourself to visit the buffet. Craft a plan and commit to it before hopping in line. Perhaps you will allow yourself to have a small starter, one healthy plate, and a small dessert, or perhaps you would like to have two moderately sized plates for dinner. When you begin to fill up your plate at a buffet, imagine that the plate is divided into four sections. This will help you visualize what a healthy meal should look like. One half of your plate should be reserved for vegetables and fruits, one quarter of the plate should contain a lean protein, and the last quadrant is reserved for whole grains. Focus on filling about half or even three-fourths of these quadrants with vegetables and fruits. Try to fill up on low-calorie, nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits to control your calorie intake while fueling your body. Scan the buffet and look for healthy, lean proteins such as fish, turkey, or chicken. Plan to limit your red meat intake, and avoid processed meats, bacon, and cold cuts. To control your portion sizes, grab a piece of protein that is similar in size to a stacked deck of cards. This should fill about one quadrant of your plate. Look for whole grains like quinoa, whole wheat pasta, or brown rice to fill up the last quadrant of your plate. Avoid processed grains like white rice, white pasta, and white bread. This should fill up the last quadrant of your plate, and should be similar to the size of a hockey puck. Looking at all the delicious food on a buffet may make you very hungry and eager to get back to the table to chow down, but be careful not to eat too quickly. Once you have satisfied your hunger, it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to pick up the signal. When you eat slowly, you are giving your brain time to catch up with your stomach to tell you that you are full. Eating slowly can help you consume fewer calories and prevent you from visiting the buffet one too many times.
Summary: Decide how much to eat before you look at the buffet. Imagine your plate is divided in quadrants. Fill your plate with vegetables and fruits. Portion out proteins. Eat a variety of whole grains. Eat slowly to control your food intake.