Mix 1 tbsp. of kosher salt, 1 1/4 cups of white vinegar, 2 tbsp. of coriander seeds, and 1 minced garlic clove together in a bowl. Keep mixing the ingredients until the salt and sugar dissolve. Heating the brine will help ingredients dissolve, if you wish. Stir the ingredients together a bit more. The blossom end has the small brown circle on it. The end has an enzyme that can make your pickles softer, and a bit more soggy, which inhibits the pickling process.  Place 3 cucumbers into each jar.  Make sure that the pickles in both jars are completely submerged in the mixture. If there is not enough brine, add a little water until the cucumbers are completely submerged. Close the lids on the jars tightly. Refrigerate the pickles for one night or up to one month. Enjoy the delicious flavor of these simple dill pickles anywhere and at any time.
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One-sentence summary -- Mix the ingredients together in a bowl. Add 2 cups of water to the mixture. Cut off the blossom ends of the cucumbers. Tuck 3 dill sprigs into each jar, enough to layer the bottom of the jar. Place the cucumbers into two jars. Add the remaining dill sprigs on top of the cucumbers. Pour the mixture into each jar. Tightly seal the jars. Refrigerate. Serve.

Q: The cabbage won't be ready for at least this long. The plants start out with looser leaves and build up heads over time. The plants are ready to harvest when the heads feel hard and dense. If you are facing a hard frost or high summer temperatures, you can harvest the leaves even if the heads haven't formed yet. Hold the cabbage head with one hand. Reach just under the last flat leaves, and slice through the stem. The cabbage should pull away easily.  Harvest cabbages when they appear to stop growing. If you wait too long, the head can flower and go to seed. If the season isn't over, the stem may grow a few offshoots. Before storing, you should remove the outer leaves. Trim them off with a sharp knife or a pair of scissors. Use these up in a stir fry or salad. Place it in the vegetable section of your refrigerator for the longest shelf life. You can also store it in a root cellar for up to 3 months.
A: Wait 60-90 days after you plant. Harvest the cabbage head at the stem with a large, sharp knife. Store the cabbage in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Article: These OTC drugs can help to neutralize the acid in your stomach and reduce your acid reflux. You should expect the drugs to provide relief for up to two weeks. If you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms after two weeks, you may need to see a physician. Do not use antacids long-term as they can negatively affect your mineral balance and your kidneys. They can also cause diarrhea. H2 blockers can help to decrease the secretion of acid in your stomach. You can find H2 blockers at your local pharmacy, including brands like Zantac, Pepcid, and Tagamet. Make sure you follow the instructions on the label. If the over-the-counter H2 blockers are not working, your doctor may be able to prescribe a higher dosage.  Be aware of the side effects of H2 blockers, including constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, hives, nausea, and vomiting. You may also have difficulty urinating. If you experience serious side effects, stop taking the H2 blockers and see a doctor. If you experience more serious side effects like difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue, you need medical attention immediately. You may be having an anaphylactic reaction; call 911 or go to the emergency room. PPIs block acid production in your stomach and can help to relieve your acid reflux symptoms. Look for PPIs at your local pharmacy, including esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix),  rabeprazole (Aciphex), dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) and omeprazole/ sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid). Always follow the instructions on the label.  Be aware of the side effects of PPIs, including headache, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and rash. Do not take PPIs long-term, as they are associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine. Form barriers are made by combining an antacid and a foaming agent. The tablet dissolves in your stomach and creates a foam that helps to prevent acid from entering your esophagus. Currently, Gaviscon is the only foam barrier on the market.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get an over-the-counter antacid. Take H2 blockers. Try Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). Look for foam barrier tablets.

Article: Go to the shallow end of the pool and walk down the steps into the water. Spend a few minutes splashing around and getting used to the water. If you’re nervous about being in water try blowing some bubbles to relax. First, take a deep breath. Bend your legs until your face is underwater, keeping your eyes closed. Exhale slowly, blowing out bubbles. This will help you relax.  Don’t start swimming until you’ve relaxed. If you swim while you’re stressed out you risk injuring yourself or drowning. Try opening your eyes underwater while you blow bubbles. This will also help you relax. Stretch your arms in front of you, keeping your head above the water. Stretch your legs loosely out underneath you. You can keep your feet on the bottom of the pool until you start swimming. Remember to breathe deeply and relax.  Don’t lie completely flat or stay completely horizontal. Try to find a point in between where your body is almost floating. Make sure to do this in shallow water. If you need to, you can stand up to breathe or float until you catch your breath. Cup both hands by pressing your fingers together tightly and bowing your palm out. Extend your hands one at a time and pull water towards yourself in a scooping motion. You will feel yourself moving forward a bit when you scoop the water. Practice this motion until you’re comfortable with it.  Some people prefer to scoop water in a downward motion instead of towards themselves. Your hands should be under the water at all times. Your legs will keep you afloat while your arms move you forward. While scooping water with your arms, kick your feet under the water. You can kick in a “bicycle” motion by kicking your legs in circles or a “frog kick” motion by kicking your legs out. Practice each kicking motion and decide which is more comfortable for you.   Breathe deeply. Keep your head over the surface of the water to allow you to breathe easily. If you find yourself struggling to swim or breathe, stand up and take a break. If you find yourself straining your neck, keep your head close to the surface of the water. Raise your head above the surface when you want to inhale and slowly exhale while your face is in the water. Make sure you’re staying calm at all times.  If you’re having too much trouble keeping your head above water you need to paddle harder with your hands. If you find yourself getting worn out, either stand up or turn onto your back and float until you catch your breath. If you’re having trouble staying close to the surface of the water this means you need to kick harder with your feet. Kicking your feet will keep you afloat but only if you’re kicking hard enough. Similarly, if you find yourself moving forward too slowly, paddle harder with your hands.  If you’re scooping the water towards yourself, scoop the water down instead. You won’t go forward as fast but it will help you stay afloat. If you’re struggling to do a bicycle kick, switch to a frog kick (and vice versa).
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get used to the water. Position yourself to swim. Practice the arm motions. Swim using your legs. Alter your breathing technique if needed. Correct swimming problems.