Article: In addition to serving as an excellent moisturizer, frankincense contains compounds that can lift and tighten skin loosened by age, stress or environmental conditions. Blend one part frankincense oil with two parts baby oil or shea butter and rub it on tired eye bags or rough, chapped hands for a rejuvenated appearance.  There is evidence that frankincense and other essential oils can help fight wrinkles and other signs of aging.  Use a drop of frankincense oil to treat dry, itchy, irritated skin. Mix up your own no-filler toothpaste by combining the essential oil with a teaspoon of baking soda and a couple ounces of water to form a thick paste, or use 2-3 drops of frankincense and peppermint oil diluted in warm water as chemical-free mouthwash. Frankincense has natural antiseptic properties, meaning it will wipe out the germs that congregate in your mouth and keep your teeth and gums looking and feeling healthy.  Swish frankincense oil and warm water like hydrogen peroxide if you have bleeding gums or a get a cut in your mouth. Regular use may also help clear up chronic bad breath. Save money on expensive over-the-counter cold medicines by using frankincense to alleviate the worst symptoms of an illness. The oil has been shown to reduce swelling, which is useful for curing aches and pains as a result of all types of maladies. When used topically or ingested in small amounts (no more than a few drops at a time diluted in another liquid), it may even act to boost your immune system on its own, making you less likely to get sick in the future.  Stir a few drops of frankincense oil into a large bowl full of hot water, drape a towel over your head and inhale the fumes deeply to clear up congestion and reduce inflammation in the lungs. You can also soak a washcloth in a solution of warm water and frankincense oil and lay it across your eyes and nose to ease the throbbing pain of a sinus infection. Frankincense’s antimicrobial benefits also make it perfect as a topical remedy. Dabbing frankincense oil on a minor cut or scrape will eliminate bacteria and prevent infection without interfering with the healing process. As it dries, it will keep the skin nourished to make scabbing and scarring less noticeable, as well.  Massaging frankincense oil over scar tissue, stretch marks or acne can help reduce their appearance over time.  Don’t apply frankincense oil directly to an open wound. If it’s a severe injury, seek immediate medical attention. If you happen to be experiencing a stomach ache, excessive gas or bloating or intestinal cramps, have no fear. One or two drops of the essential oil in a few ounces of water or herbal tea is as good for providing quick gastrointestinal relief as any anti-diarrheal medicine. Just down the mixture and feel your discomfort vanish in minutes.  To make it go down easier, try adding it to a tablespoon of honey. Make sure the frankincense you’re using is pure and free of perfumes or chemical additives before ingesting it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make it a part of your skin care routine. Include it in your oral hygiene. Nurse a cold. Help heal injuries. Soothe an upset stomach.
Article: Use an electric tuner to make sure your strings are in standard tuning first. The 3rd string from the top on the guitar neck, referred to as the 4th string, is a D note when your guitar is in standard tuning. Strum the string without pressing down on any of the frets on the neck of the guitar to play a D. This is known as playing the string "open."  You will match the sound of the top string, or 6th string, with the 4th string. Holding down the frets, or rectangles on the neck of your guitar, will change the note of the string. Listen to the difference in tone between the top string, or 6th string, and the 4th string as they play simultaneously. This is because in standard tuning, the 6th string is tuned to an E note and the 4th string is tuned to a D note.  If the guitar is in standard tuning, playing the two strings at the same time should sound off key. The goal is to lower the note of your 6th string so that it matches the tone of the 4th. Turn the 6th string knob at the top of the guitar neck counterclockwise to lower it’s tone to a D note. Listen to the vibrations between the two strings and stop turning the knob when they match up. You’ll know they are matching when you don’t hear any warble sounds between the two notes and they both match up. Tuning a guitar by ear takes practice and experience.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pluck the 3rd string from the top. Pluck the top string while the 4th string is still ringing out. Turn the 6th string knob until it matches the tone of the 4th string.
Article: Before attempting to remove a broken lens, make sure to wash your hands well. Wash them for thirty seconds, and make sure to remove any dirt or oils under your fingernails. Dry them with a lint-free towel. Use a soap that is free from perfumes to reduce the risk of irritation. Get close to a mirror and use your thumb to hold your lower eyelid open and your index finger to hold your upper eyelid open. Try to locate the bits of contact lens in your eye with your other seeing eye. You might need a helper to direct you, especially if your eyesight prevents you from clearly seeing the lens fragments. Your helper should stick to giving direction and should not put their fingers in your eye or attempt to remove it themselves. Remove any large or easy to find pieces first as you would an intact lens. Move these pieces to the white of your eye. Carefully pinch them with the tips of your thumb and index finger (don't use your nails). Don’t throw any pieces away. Keep them in your contact lens case so they can help you determine if you’ve located and removed all fragments from your eye. Carefully move your eye up and down and side to side in order to locate smaller pieces. Try to hold your eyelids open as widely as possible in order to avoid scratching the surface of your eye. Small, jagged fragments might cause damage if they rub in between your eyelid or fingers and eye surface, so be very gentle in removing them. Check the label of your contact lens disinfectant to ensure that it’s safe to use for flushing your eye, or saline eye drops if you have them handy. Flush your eye with the solution, and try to let the liquid guide any remaining tiny pieces out of your eye. Continue to hold your eyelids wide open to let the solution and any leftover fragments drip out from your eye and socket. You may still feel like you have pieces stuck in your eye, since the fragments could have caused irritation. Use the pieces that you recovered and stored in your lens case to try to judge whether or not any pieces actually remain. If you’re unable to remove lens fragments using pinching or flushing techniques, you might have to visit your eye doctor. Making a quick visit to the doctor might seem like a hassle, but it’s certainly preferable to doing yourself harm by trying to get the broken lens out yourself. Your doctor will have more sensitive tools than you have at your disposal, and will more than likely be able to quickly and easily remove the pieces for you. See your doctor right away if your lens has scratched your eye.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wash your hands. Find a mirror and hold your eye open. Remove larger pieces. Move your eye around to locate smaller pieces. Flush your eye to get rid of any remaining pieces. Visit your eye doctor if you have difficulty.