Q: The FDA has published a list of medications that it recommends against throwing away with the trash. If someone were to find and ingest these medications, he or she could face serious health consequences. Many communities have programs that allow you to bring in unused medications so that they can be disposed of safely and properly.  Call a local pharmacy to find out if they can dispose of your medication.  In some states, although not all, they have an unused medication disposal program that the pharmacies themselves may use to dispose of outdated medications. Consider donating your unused medications to third world countries. There are organizations you can find online. Alternatively, consider contacting your local Emergency Rooms, occasionally they will collect usable supplies and medications for donation out-country. Call your local trash service - they might have household waste facilities that will incinerate the medication. Contact your local hospital or medical center who will place unused medications into their Bio Hazard containers for incineration. All hospitals have this option so there is never a need to toss or flush unused medication. If your medication is on the FDA's list of medications that should not be thrown out, and you have no other immediate way of disposing of them, flushing might be the best option.
A: Determine whether your medication is considered potentially dangerous. Look into community drug disposal programs. Flush if you have no other option. Finished.

Q: It’s important to make sure that the other person feels like you’re taking them seriously. Let the person speak and listen to what they are saying. Don’t interrupt or correct the other person while they are speaking. You don’t necessarily have to agree with the other person, but you can show that you understand why they might feel the way they do. For example, you might say, “If I felt like I wasn’t getting equal treatment, I’d probably feel upset too.” Agreeing with the angry person might help diffuse the angry feelings. It helps the angry person feel like they are right in some manner. Use “open-ended” questions to probe for more information. Open-ended questions ask for more than a simple answer like yes or no. These types of questions require more information. Then you can get to the root of the problem. For example, you might say, “What happened at the meeting this morning?” Use the word “exactly” to get more information. For example, “What exactly do you mean when you say nobody listened to you?” Show that you want to understand what the other person is talking about. Paraphrase what they say so that you are sure you understand correctly. For example, you can say, “Let me see if I have this right. You went to the meeting and were asked to give a last-minute presentation, which made you feel stressed. Then, your boss checked his phone the whole time, which made you feel ignored. Do I have that right?”
A: Let the other person speak. Show empathy. Keep asking questions. Paraphrase the other person for clarification.

Q: It's easy to shift weight to 1 foot or hunch over when you're standing, but this can actually make you look shorter than you are. To reach your full height, stand straight and keep your shoulders pulled back. Then, imagine that you can see a straight line going from the ceiling down through your body. Imagine the straight line whenever you notice yourself slouching throughout the day. It will take some practice, but eventually, you'll stand straight and tall without even thinking of it. Unfortunately, sitting a lot throughout the day can push down on your spine so you appear a little shorter. To prevent some of that pressure, sit in your chair so your feet are flat in front of you and sit so your back forms a 90-degree angle with your legs. It's also a good idea to get up and stretch or walk around once an hour so your muscles stay flexible.
A: Stand tall while you imagine a straight line passing through your body. Sit with your feet flat on the floor and your back straight so you sit tall.

Q: Most natural acid reflux remedies are safe for the majority of adults. Note that some herbal remedies, however, may not be safe for children or teenagers. It’s best to try mild lifestyle changes first if you need to treat acid reflux in an adolescent. If these do not work, consult your doctor or do some thorough research before giving an adolescent an herbal remedy. For example, you should not give aloe juice to children under the age of 12 since it may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and cramping. Most herbal remedies and other natural treatments will be safe in moderate amounts, but too much of a good thing can quickly become bad. When using herbal supplements, check the label for dosing instructions. For any natural remedy that does not have dosage instructions readily available, do some research to find out how much you should safely be able to endure.  For instance, aloe juice can cause stomach pain and other forms of digestive upset, especially if the juice contains aloe latex. Long-term use of large amounts can also result in kidney problems.  Consuming apple cider vinegar is usually considered safe short-term, but drinking too much of it can cause low potassium levels.  High or prolonged doses of licorice root can result in headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and water retention. Do not take licorice for more than 4 to 6 weeks. If you are not currently pregnant or are not at risk of becoming pregnant, most natural remedies are likely safe for you. However, for acid reflux connected to pregnancy, always talk to your doctor before treating your symptoms to make sure you do not inadvertently harm your baby. It’s important that you do this before trying any herbal remedy, dietary fix, or lifestyle change.  Similarly, if you are currently breastfeeding, you may need to stay away from certain ingested remedies since they could get into your breastmilk and harm your baby. Most lifestyle remedies will likely be safe, though. Potentially problematic remedies for pregnant and breastfeeding women include, but are not limited to, aloe juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger, fennel, licorice, and slippery elm. In addition to pregnancy, certain medical conditions may also make herbal remedies or other natural fixes unsafe. If you have a known health concern other than acid reflux, talk to your doctor or do your research before trying any particular home cure.  Avoid aloe juice if you have diabetes, intestinal conditions, hemorrhoids, or kidney problems.  Talk to your doctor before trying apple cider vinegar if you have diabetes. While ACV may have some benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, it may do more harm than good if you have type 1 diabetes.  Ginger may cause problems if you have a bleeding disorder, a heart condition, or diabetes.  If you are allergic to celery, carrot, or mugwort, you may have an allergic reaction to fennel. You should also avoid fennel if you have a bleeding disorder or hormone-sensitive condition, like estrogen-sensitive cancers.  Licorice root may cause problems if you have heart disease, heart failure, hormone-sensitive cancers, fluid retention, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, or low potassium. If you have an immune system disorder, you may need to avoid taking probiotic supplements.
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Use herbal remedies as an adult with acid reflux. Try natural remedies in moderation. Consider natural remedies if you're not pregnant or breastfeeding. Exercise caution if you have other medical conditions.