Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Work on changing your mindset. Write down situations that make you afraid. Start small. Work up the levels. Keep working through each level.

Answer: Often, the best way to get started overcoming any fear is to try to change how you think about that thing. For instance, thinking, "Needles are the worst," or "I'm terrified of needles," only reemphasizes that fact for you. Instead, say things like, "A needle might hurt a bit, but it protects my health." For some people, even seeing a picture of a needle can make them shudder. Write down the situations that make you quiver when it comes to needles, such as seeing a picture of one, watching an injection on television, watching someone else get pricked, and getting an injection yourself.  Some other situations you might consider include handling needles, hearing someone talk about an injection, or just touching a needle.  Rank these in order from the situation you're the least fearful in to the situation you're the most fearful in. Begin with the situation you're the least fearful of. For instance, if pictures of needles bother you the least, try looking up some on the internet. Let your anxiety build up to its peak. Don't stop looking until you feel your anxiety easing up, as it will eventually do. After you're done, give yourself a chance to relax. Once you've worked through one situation, move on to the next. For instance, maybe your next level is seeing someone getting injected with a needle on television. Try watching videos on the internet or a medical show. Practice the same technique of letting your anxiety rise and naturally fall on its own. Keep working up through your fearful situations, until you're ready to try getting an injection. First, try walking yourself through it in your imagination, letting your anxiety rise and calm down. Then, when you're ready, try a doctor's office.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Chill a mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Whip the ingredients on high speed for up to 1 minute. Spoon the whipped cream frosting over pie, cake, or fresh fruit.

Answer: Place a mixing bowl or the bowl for a stand mixer in the freezer. You should also place the beaters for your mixer into the bowl so they get very cold. Using a cold bowl and beaters will help the cream whip faster and give your frosting more volume. Turn your mixer on to high so the cream combines with the sugar and vanilla. As you whip the mixture, the fat in the cream will make it thicken and form stiff peaks. Once the frosting is as thick as you like, turn off the mixer. If you accidentally whip the cream for too long, it will start to turn into butter. To fix this, whip a little heavy cream into it until it loosens. You can easily spread the frosting over your dessert or dollop it into rounded spoonfuls. If you'd like to pipe the frosting, fill a pastry bag with the frosting and pipe it with your favorite pastry tip. If you're making the frosting in advance, cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate it for up to 8 hours. If it separates a little, whisk the frosting until it firms up.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask your doctor about taking folic acid. Tell your doctor if you have a genetic history of neural tube defects. Consume at least 400 mcg of folic acid a day. Continue to take folic acid while breastfeeding. Take folic acid to combat or prevent anemia.

Answer: If you’re pregnant—or trying to get pregnant—talk to your doctor about folic acid. It’s important that you do this as early in the pregnancy as possible, preferably even before you’ve actually conceived. Ideally, you should take folic acid for a full month prior to conception and during the first trimester that you’re pregnant. If the pregnancy is unplanned and you find out 2 or 3 months in, talk to your doctor and start taking folic acid as soon as possible. Folic acid is crucial to the development of fetuses because it helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). NTD's can result in birth defects in the brain or spinal cord, such as anencephaly and spina bifida, respectively. If anyone in your family has an NTD, your doctor may recommend that you take a higher dosage of folic acid. This will help prevent the NTD from being passed to your child.  Also tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, are an alcoholic, or have any type of anemia. If you have any of these conditions, your doctor will need to adjust your dosage of folic acid.  If your doctor suggests that you take a higher dosage of folic acid due to a health condition, follow the dosage directions given by your doctor. This is the recommended daily dosage for pregnant women. Some organizations, such as the U.S. National Institutes of Health, suggest that pregnant women take 600 mcg of folic acid each day. Although pregnant women can safely take up to 1,000 mcg of folic acid daily, it’s best to work with your doctor to decide on a specific dosage. If you take a prenatal vitamin supplement, it likely contains all the folic acid you’ll need. Many prenatal vitamins contain 800–1,000 mcg of folic acid. Don’t stop taking folic acid as soon as you’ve delivered your baby. Taking folic acid while breastfeeding will ensure that the infant continues to receive the health benefits from the vitamin. Check with your doctor to make sure that you should continue taking folic acid post-delivery. Generally, breastfeeding women should take 500 mcg of folic acid daily. Anemic individuals struggle with low energy and other health complications caused by a low red blood cell count. Doctors will often suggest that people with anemia take folic acid—often along with other medications—for a few months to increase the speed of their blood-count regeneration.  As with any other medical condition, seek your doctor’s input before taking folic acid for a medical condition. The recommended or prescribed dosage may vary, and it can be dangerous to self-medicate without consulting a doctor. The dosage your doctor suggests will vary based on your age and the severity of your anemia.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Rub a natural oil or cream between your hands before you begin. Use long strokes with gentle pressure, starting at the neck and shoulders. Spend time massaging their lower back. Massage their arms and legs so that every part of their body is relaxed. Remember to give their feet some TLC. Work on their inner thighs with a firm but gentle pressure. Take your time before massaging their more sensitive or sensual places. Let your partner relax after the massage and take their time getting up.

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Sweet almond oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil are good options that shouldn’t irritate your partner’s skin. Use 1⁄2 tablespoon (7.4 mL) to start and add more to your hands when they get dry. You must rub it between your hands to warm it up before you begin. Add a few drops of essential oils to the carrier oil or cream to give it a pleasing scent. Lavender, peppermint, bergamot, and sandalwood are great options. Have your partner lay on their stomach so you can work on their shoulders and back first. Remember, your goal isn’t to give your partner a deep-tissue massage or work out their sore muscles. It’s to awaken their body and gently touch them all over.  Check in with your partner to see if the amount of pressure you’re using is good. They may want a deeper massage or prefer less pressure. Let your hands glide over their skin. Count slowly in your head to 20 for each section that you massage, like their neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, the middle of the back, etc. Stand or sit so that you and your partner are facing the same direction. Put your hands flat on their lower back, near their hips, and push forward toward the middle of their back. Count to 20 as you massage this area, but feel free to do it for longer if your partner likes it. If your partner is comfortable with it, you could also give them a gentle butt massage. Use your elbow to gently put pressure on your partner’s butt, starting at the top and working your way down to the bottom. Repeat on the opposite side. Part of the romantic massage is making your partner feel very relaxed but also aware of their body. Gently rub your hands up and down their arms and longs with long, firm movements. Have them start on their stomach as you massage the backs of their legs, then ask them to flip over to their back so you can massage their arms and the fronts of their legs. Remember to count to 20 for each part of the body. The upper left arm, upper right arm, lower left arm, lower right arm, and so on should each get their allotment of time. Add more cream or oil to your hands, and gently rub the bottom of their feet in large circles. Make small circles around their ankles, and gently massage between your partner’s toes. Depending on how ticklish your partner is, you may have to skip this part. But if they enjoy it, it’s worth spending some time on. The inner thighs are very sensitive and are also a sensual area for both men and women. Focus on the area between the knee and the groin. Use gentle but firm strokes and count to 20 on each side. How high up toward the groin you take the massage is between you and your partner. If they give you any non-verbal signs, like putting their legs together or moving away from you, you may be moving too high up their leg. A romantic massage can be just that, or it could be fantastic foreplay before something more sexual. Start with a gentle full-body massage before getting close to those more sensitive areas, like the breasts, the groin, or the butt. Chances are, your partner is going to be in a state of maximum relaxation and won’t want the lights flipped on and the door flung open as soon as it’s over. Allow them to lay still for a while, and take that opportunity to do some relaxing yourself! If your partner fell asleep during the massage, let them rest!