Write an article based on this "Determine if you need to seek professional training. Research professional accent or dialect modification options in your area. Contact your chosen professional or speech-language organization. Go to your first appointment. Set your accent modification goals. Keep practicing, even after your program or training ends."
article: If your co-workers or friends are having difficulties understanding you, even if you’ve been practicing on your own, it might be time to seek out a professional speech-language pathologist (SLP) for help.  SLPs work with clients on speaking rate, rhythm, intonation, public speaking, conversation, and accented sounds.  Many larger universities have  high-quality speech-language pathology clinics, so check your local university first.  Use the search tools at non-profit organizations for speech-language pathology to find a certified SLP. A basic Internet search for "accent reduction," "accent modification," or “dialect modification” and the name of your locality. Some resources offer individual training, while others have group lessons.  Group classes might be useful if you want to practice your accent with a wider variety of people. Individual sessions are an option if you want to build more confidence before you practice with others, or if you need a more flexible training schedule. Some clinics and professionals will request a phone consultation to evaluate your needs and goals before beginning your training. In order to help you meet your particular goals, your SLP will first evaluate your speech patterns. He or she will ask you to read texts and words of various lengths, as well as engage you in a conversation. He or she will be listening to your pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and syllable stresses.The SLP will also listen to your speech in conversation. With your SLP, determine your goals for your accent modification process. These goals should be based on your personal and professional needs, as well as the evaluation of your southern accent you completed.  Some goals are highly career related, such as preparing for presentations, performances, or interviews. Be as specific as possible when having this conversation with your SLP. Your later sessions, in some cases, will be aimed at achieving these specific goals, so be clear about them early. You can also adjust them along the way, as your skills and needs change. The sounds of your first language, including regional dialects, were imprinted by the time you were a year old, so you’ll always have the hint of your original accent in your voice. Continued practice with your new, neutral dialect will reduce the effect of your accent over time.

Write an article based on this "Determine whether you have low cortisol. Speak to your doctor about hormone therapy. Reduce Stress Get enough sleep. Try licorice supplements. Keep thyroid hormones within normal range. Follow a healthy diet."
article: Cortisol is the hormone that helps us to manage stress. This hormone level should increase in situations where you are under physical or emotional stress, such as strenuous activity, infection, or injury. Have a doctor test the amount of the hormone in your blood to reveal your level. Cortisol can also be detected in your saliva, so your doctor might want to perform a series of saliva tests at different intervals.  Symptoms of low cortisol levels are chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, low blood pressure leading to dizziness and fainting, hypoglycemia, increase in anxiety, severe PMS, and inability to cope with stress. If you are diagnosed with low cortisol (in severe cases, called "adrenal fatigue"), your doctor may recommend cortisol hormone therapy. This involved taking prescription "bioidentical" cortisol. This hormone can be very beneficial for individuals suffering from adrenal fatigue, however taking bioidentical cortisol may further interfere with your body's nature cortisol production. Discuss these details with your doctor, and decide if prescription hormone therapy is right for you. . Cortisol production dramatically increases during stressful situations. Repeated bursts of cortisol may cause your adrenal glands to become fatigued. A stress-free body will allow cortisol to gradually increase in your system, instead of being produced all at once in high-pressure situations.  Try things like blog writing, journal writing, yoga, or meditation to reduce your stress. Spend more time with family and friends instead of being alone. Whenever you feel your stress-level rising, stop and take a few deep breaths. Cortisol production is highest during deep sleep. As a result, you need to be getting between six to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night to naturally maintain adequate cortisol levels.  Try to go to bed at the same time every night. If your sleep cycle is regular, your adrenal glands will adapt to secrete the hormone at a particular time. Irregular sleep will make it difficult for the adrenal glands to sense when to secrete the hormone. A quiet and peaceful environment during sleep is necessary for the adrenal glands to work efficiently, so make sure to block out any noise or light. Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid, which inhibits the breakdown of circulating cortisol in the liver. As a result, consume licorice supplements may help cortisol levels to gradually increase.  Licorice supplements are available in tablet or capsule form. Take one or two tablets in the mornings, as this is when cortisol levels tend to rise. Use caution with licorice and avoid excessive use. If taken at too high of a dosage by people with high blood pressure, licorice can increase high blood pressure. It can also cause high blood pressure in people who do not have high blood pressure if you take too much of it. Thyroid hormones are necessary for cortisol to exert its effect within the body. These hormones act synergistically, which means that one hormone is necessary for the other to act.  Low levels of thyroid hormones can produce symptoms of low cortisol, even if the actual level of cortisol remains normal. Visit your doctor to have your thyroid levels tested if you experience any symptoms of low cortisol. Having your TSH levels tested will indicate whether you have any thyroid abnormalities. Foods high in trans fat and cholesterol will abruptly raise cortisol levels. Avoid trans fats (red meat, butter, shortening) to maintain a healthy level of cortisol. Instead, eat plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. In particular, citrus fruits (such as grapefruit) break down enzymes that inhibit cortisol production, so you should add grapefruit to your diet to boost cortisol production.

Write an article based on this "Brush dirt off the fabric regularly. Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Blot gently at liquid spills."
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Outdoor cushions are going to get dirty – there’s no way around that. However, you can limit how dirty they get by brushing loose dirt from the surface whenever you notice it. This will prevent the dirt from becoming deeply ingrained in the fabric. To limit staining, try to wipe the spilled substance from the cushions right after it happens. If that’s not possible, get rid of the spilled substance as soon as you notice it. The longer it sits on the fabric, the more ingrained the stain will become. When a liquid spill occurs, use a clean cloth to blot the substance up. Never rub the spilled liquid, since this will force it deeper into the fabric fibers. After you’ve soaked up as much as possible, proceed with the spot cleaning technique. Don’t forget to sprinkle the corn starch on oil-based stains first.