Q: Add 10 tablespoons (54 g) of medium-ground coffee, 10 cups (2.4 l) of cold water, and 5 empty egg shells that have been crushed to a large sauce pan. Turn the burner to medium-high to bring the mixture to a boil.  Make sure to use a nonreactive pan for boiling the coffee. The pan should be partially covered while you're waiting for it to come to a boil. Once the coffee mixture has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan completely, and allow it to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. If the mixture isn't simmering, you may need to raise the heat to medium. When the coffee mixture has simmered for several minutes, remove the pan from the burner. Let the mixture stand until the coffee grounds settle, which should take approximately 2 minutes. After the coffee grounds have settled, use a fine mesh sieve to strain the coffee ground and egg shells from the mixture. Transfer the coffee to a pot, and serve.
A: Combine the coffee, water, and eggshells in a pan, and bring to a boil. Simmer the mixture for several minutes. Allow the mixture to stand for a couple of minutes. Strain the coffee into a pot.

Q: A general spray-on carpet shampoo will work well enough for the carpet in your car. You should also use a stiff bristle brush, like a stiff tire brush made with soft plastic. To avoid having to soak and re-soak the car's carpet, focus your attention on one area of the car before moving onto the next, rather than shampooing the entire car at once. Oftentimes, people find it easiest to start with the driver's side floor before moving across the front of the car to the passenger's side, then circling around to the back. These must be cleaned separately from the rest of the car's carpet. Problematic stains like tar or oil may not be removed sufficiently by simple carpet shampoo. Use a cleaning product specifically geared toward treating these heavy stains to pre-treat the carpet before shampooing it. Follow the directions on the cleaner's label. Usually, you will need to spray or dab the stain lifter directly onto the stain, covering it completely. Allow it to soak for several minutes before washing. Spray an all-purpose cleaner or carpet shampoo on them, depending on whether or not there is any fabric on the mats. Scrub them with a stiff brush, rinse, and hang vertically to dry them out. Wait until they and your carpet are clean before putting the mats back in the car. Apply an even spray along each area of the carpet as you work. Work the compound into the carpet using your brush. You can use a little excess shampoo on areas with tougher stains, but avoid over-applying the shampoo. Car carpets tend to be moisture-resistant, but if soaked, they can develop mildew with relative ease. After scrubbing the shampoo into the carpet and allowing it ample time to sit according to label directions—usually only several minutes—scrub extra moisture out of the carpet by firmly pressing a clean, dry towel along the freshly treated carpet. Move the towel along the carpet in a single direction, rather than scrubbing back and forth. Continue until the majority of dampness is removed, and allow the carpet to air dry the rest of the way by leaving the windows or doors of the car open. Direct an electric fan toward the carpet if desired.
A: Select the right materials. Work on one area of the carpet at a time. Remove the floor mats. Pre-treat heavy stains on the carpet. Meanwhile, clean the removed floor mats. Spray the carpet with the shampoo. Soak up excess moisture as you work.

Q: One of the best defenses for preventing or alleviating constipation during pregnancy is ensuring you're eating a high fiber diet.  Women should aim for at least 25 g of fiber every day.  Track your fiber intake with a food journal or app to see how close you are to that goal. Fiber helps prevent constipation in two ways.  It helps make your stool softer which can make it easier to go in addition to increasing the speed of your GI system.  The best high fiber foods include:  vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, and starchy vegetables. If you're not currently eating a very high fiber diet, suddenly increasing your fiber intake can cause stomach aches or other gastrointestinal issues.  Slowly increase your fiber intake by a few grams over the course of several days. Many people know the importance of drinking adequate fluid and constipation prevention.  This is also especially important during pregnancy.  When you're dehydrated, your body withdraws fluid from your colon, making your stools harder and more difficult to pass.  This is a common reason for constipation.  When you're pregnant you'll need more fluids each day to help support your growing baby.  Most professionals recommend going for 12-13 glasses of water daily.  Each glass should be 8 oz.  If plain water isn't your thing, try some of these flavorful substitutes:  flavored sparkling water, decaf coffee and tea, flavored plain waters, and even low-fat milk (contains about 7 oz of water per 8 oz glass). Like fluids and fiber, regular physical activity is essential for preventing constipation.  Exercise, especially cardiovascular exercise, help get the insides of your body get moving.  This is a great an easy way to help keep things moving and prevent constipation. Aim for about 150 minutes of low to moderate intensity activity each week.  Although it's generally considered safe to continue most exercises you were doing prior to your pregnancy, you may need to modify them based on your doctor's recommendation and your level of comfort.  If you weren't very active prior to your pregnancy, that doesn't mean you can't start adding in some activity.  Start slow and with low intensity activities.  Take your time as you build up strength. Avoid any aerobic exercises that are jarring, have a lot of bouncing or have a risk of abdominal injury. Try the following exercises:  walking, slow jogging as you're comfortable, swimming, doing the elliptical machine  or using stationary bike.  What's easy or comfortable may change as your belly grows. Another common cause of constipation is iron.  Many prenatal vitamins do contain iron which may be causing your constipation.  Iron can make stools hard and difficult to pass.  If you're taking a prenatal vitamin with iron or taking an extra iron supplement, this may set you up for constipation.  Talk with your doctor about decreasing the amount of iron from a supplemental source. Even when you're pregnant, a well-planned and nutritious diet can provide you with adequate amounts of iron during your pregnancy.
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Eat a high fiber diet. Drink an adequate amount of fluids. Include regular physical activity. Decrease your iron supplementation.