Write an article based on this "Know that you're not alone. Understand what is going on in your body. Know the risk factors. Know what the symptoms look like."
article: Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevailing complaint in the general population. Recent studies in the United States conclude that 7% of the population complains of acid reflux daily. Moreover, 15% of individuals experience this symptom at least once a week. That's not to say that there's no hope. With adequate treatment, this number could be a lot less. Plenty of people just don't bother to take action. In fact, acid reflux rates were 50% higher ten years ago. The esophagus is a food tube that connects the mouth and the stomach.  Food is mixed with acid in the stomach to prepare it for proper absorption by the body. This where the "acid" in "acid reflux" comes in.  Normally, the stomach contents go down to the intestines once the contents are ready for digestion. The two valves, composed of muscle, at the top and bottom of the food tube prevent the back flow of acidic contents from the stomach into the food tube and mouth.  Acid reflux is caused by the weakening of the muscular valves at the intersection between the food tube and the stomach. The acid from stomach juices and mixed food irritates the food tube. Worsening of the reflux allows the acidic content to reach the mouth. A number of things going on in your life can put you at risk for or be the cause of your acid reflux. The factors include the following:   Pregnancy. The ascending womb displaces the stomach and other abdominal contents upward and backward. Consequently, this sets up acid reflux.  Smoking. Smoking increases the acidity of stomach contents. Moreover, it weakens the muscle valves that prevent acidic contents from reaching the food tube.  Obesity. The extra fat in the abdomen compresses the stomach and raises its pressure inside. The acidic contents will force its way back into the food tube once the internal stomach pressure becomes too high.  Tight-fitting clothes . Constriction in the abdominal area increases the pressure within the stomach and causes reversal of flow of stomach contents.  Heavy meals. The stomach stretches in the upper part to take in the extra volume. Therefore, more acidic content is present in the intersection between the stomach and food tube. Lying flat on the back. Lying flat on the back, especially after a meal, shifts the stomach contents nearer to the intersection between the stomach and food tube.    Diabetes. Untreated diabetes results in nerve damage including the vagus nerve, which is the one responsible for the stomach and the intestines. Some people aren't even aware that what they're experiencing is acid reflux. Here's what to look for:   Heartburn. Heartburn is a warm, burning sensation in the middle portion of the chest. It is often felt in this area because the food tube lies underneath the heart.   More saliva production. The body reacts to acid reflux by urging the salivary glands to increase its production. Saliva is a natural counter for acid.  Frequent throat clearing. Throat clearing reinforces the closure of muscular valves in the food tube. The food tube and mouth gets protection from back flow of acidic contents as a result.  Bitter taste in the mouth. Acid reflux, when serious, can reach the mouth. This will leave a very traumatic experience of a bitter taste in the mouth.   Difficulty swallowing. When acid reflux becomes severe enough to injure the lining of the food tube, a patient will complain of difficulty with swallowing. The injuries make it painful for food to travel through the food tube.  Tooth decay. Severe acid reflux that reaches the mouth in a more consistent basis also damages the teeth.

Write an article based on this "Set up the event. Get the party going. Be polite when greeting the customer. End the event. Leave the area clean. Send the leftovers somewhere."
article: Set up the tables, donation box, and signs. Keep track of all the volunteers arriving, and let them each know where they should set up their goods. Bring a supply of small paper plates, paper towels, plastic forks, napkins, cups if you are serving drinks that require them, and plastic wrap, bags, or foil. It's best to keep these to a minimum, as they cut into profits and create waste. All these tasks can be delegated to some of your team members. Don't try to stretch your own efforts too thin by putting yourself in charge of too many tasks. Double check that everyone is where they should be, and all the tables are full of delicious baked goods, and start selling. If you planned it well enough, this should be the easiest step of all. Consider getting some music going to make the atmosphere more fun and welcoming.  Have a cash box and start with a reasonable amount of change in it.  Write down the amount so you can calculate how much you've earned at the end.  Keep the cash box safe throughout the event. Thank the customers for their support as they leave the event. "Hey! How are you? Try some delicious treats for a low price!" If the customer decides to buy a cupcake for example, consider packaging it in a cute cardboard box. Have a specific time when the event will end. Once it reaches that time, politely let everyone know that the bake sale is wrapping up. Let all the customers currently buying goods finish before you start packing up. Once the event is over, count the money earned and thank all the volunteers for their help. Help them pack up their unsold goods. Be courteous and leave your area as clean or cleaner than you found it. Remove all the tables, chairs, and other equipment rented for the event. Clean up and throw away all the trash. Ask some of the volunteers to help you with this. Let the volunteers know that they are of course free to take their leftover goods home with them, but also provide an option for them to donate their unsold baked goods. Contact a local food shelter or nursing home and ask them if they would like to take your unsold goods. Then ask one of the volunteers to deliver the goods, or do it yourself, as soon as possible, so they're still fresh.

Write an article based on this "Cook the lentils with various seasonings. Replace the water with broth or stock. Cook diced potatoes or sweet potatoes with the lentils. Season the cooked lentils. Finished."
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Other than salt, most non-acidic seasonings can be added to the pot of lentils and water as they cook. Seasoning the lentils as they cook allows the flavor to be absorbed more thoroughly.  Possible seasonings for 1 cup (250 mL) dried lentils include 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) freshly ground black pepper, 1 bay leaf, 1 clove mashed or minced garlic, or 1 sliced shallot. Strain out large seasonings like bay leaves or clumps of garlic when you strain out the water. Since water is a bland liquid, you may wish to use low-sodium or sodium-free stock instead of water in order to infuse the lentils with more flavor as they cook.  Both chicken stock and vegetable stock are popular choices. Use as much stock as you would use water. Homemade stock is preferable to store-bought broth since a commercial broth is likely to contain a high content of salt. Salt can make it difficult, if not impossible, for the lentils to become tender if added to the lentils as they cook. Any broth or stock you use should be salt-free, if possible, or at least very low in sodium. Potatoes and sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) cubes or smaller pieces will cook in roughly the same amount of time as lentils.  Many other vegetables, like carrots and broccoli, can also be cooked alongside the lentils. Make sure that you choose slightly tougher vegetables, though, rather than soft vegetables like peas, onions, or bell peppers, since soft vegetables tend to cook too fast. Make sure that you add more water if cooking the lentils with vegetables. In a slow cooker, you should have at least 2 inches (5 cm) of water covering the contents of the slow cooker. For a saucepan, make sure that the contents are slightly covered throughout the entire process. You can add other seasonings and dressings to your lentils alongside the salt.  Acidic ingredients should always be added after the lentils finish cooking, but even non-acidic ingredients can be added to fully cooked lentils. Acidic ingredients include lemon juice and vinegar. Olive oil or oil-based dressings can be used, as well. You can also consider adding spices like curry powder, ground cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, or chili pepper, as well as herbs like cilantro or parsley.