Problem: Article: Sweet cravings are triggered because you are hungry. Often these cravings are emotionally triggered.  Think about the last time you started craving sweets. What were you feeling?  Maybe bored, stressed, lonely, celebratory, or worried? It is helpful to understand any emotional triggers in order to create the best plan to address those sweet cravings.  To find your emotional triggers, track when you crave sweets. Every time you crave or eat a sweet, write down what you are feeling at that time in a journal. Make sure you pinpoint each emotion you are feeling. For example, you crave a sweet right after you get a bad grade on an exam. Your sweet cravings may be the result of sadness or disappointment. Sweet cravings can also be induced by stress. Stress releases a chemical called cortisol, which is the stress hormone. Cortisol is linked with a laundry list of negative impacts on the body from weight gain to lowering the immune system. Stress is part of our fight or flight response. The way that you often deal with stress is to eat sweets since it calms this response. If you are feeling stressed, try to avoid eating sweets. Find another outlet, such as working out or deep breathing. When you are tired, you seek a quick and easy energy boost.  Sugar provides a temporary boost, but it doesn't last long. Part the side effects of sugar is your energy will actually be lower afterward because it isn't a sustainable energy boost. Sugar is one of the fastest substances your body can turn into fuel or energy. However, the problem remains that it is just a quick and short boost of energy, often leading to a feeling down after the boost is over. For women, sweet cravings can be triggered by premenstrual syndrome, due to a decrease in endorphin production. Eating sugar increases the feel-good chemicals in the brain. Another positive side effect of eating sugar includes a release of the chemical in the body that acts as a pain reliever. Any hormonal issues can create cravings since hormones are an integral part of the processing of energy in the body. If you have or think you have a hormonal imbalance or deficiency, seek professional medical care.
Summary: Watch for emotional triggers. Notice stress cravings. Recognize when you need a burst of energy. Notice hormonal cravings.

Problem: Article: Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is an effective remedy to eliminate foot odor as it neutralizes the pH of your sweat and reduces the amount of bacteria on your feet.  Add baking soda in warm water (one tablespoon for every cup of water) in a tub or foot basin. Soak your feet for 15 to 20 minutes every night for about one week. To add a nice smell to the soak, squeeze the juice of one lemon into the baking soda and water. Make sure you dry your feet completely after the soak.  You can also sprinkle baking soda in your shoes and socks to fight any odors. The acid in the tea kills bacteria and closes the pores in your feet, keeping them dry and bacteria free.  Pour several cups of very hot or boiling water into a tub or foot basin. Add 4 bags of black tea, or two tea bags per cup of water. Let the bags steep in the boiling water for 10 minutes. Then add a few cups of cool water to bring the temperature of the water down until it is comfortable for your feet. Soak your feet for 20 minutes. Do this once a day, making sure to thoroughly dry your feet after each soak. Vinegar does a good job of getting rid of odor and creates an acidic environment that discourages the development of smelly bacteria.  Fill a tub or foot basin with 5-8 cups of warm water. Add ½ cup of white distilled or apple cider vinegar. Place your feet in the basin, swish the mixture around and let them soak for 15 minutes, twice a day. Make sure you clean and dry your feet completely when you finish soaking them by rinsing them in cold water and towel drying them. Epsom salt minimizes the bad odor on your feet as it fights microbial infection and neutralizes most odors. As an added bonus, it’s also great at soothing aching or sore feet.  Mix two cups of Epsom salt into warm water in a foot basin or tub. Soak your feet for 15 minutes, twice a day. For the best results, do this soak before you go to sleep so you do not have to wear socks or shoes for a few hours. Lavender oil will not only make your feet smell good, it will also kill bacteria on your feet, thereby preventing them from smelling bad.  Before trying this remedy, always check to make sure the oil won’t irritate your skin by putting one drop on a small area of your body. If there is no reaction or itchiness after several minutes, use the oil. Rub a few drops of the oil onto your feet and massage it in right before you go to bed. You can also create a soak with lavender oil by putting a few drops of oil into warm water in a foot basin or a tub and soaking your feet for 15-20 minutes, twice a day. Sage is a bit of a wonder herb, as it is has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, and is also an astringent. Rosemary is also an astringent that has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which means both herbs help to minimize the production of sweat from your sweat glands.  Less sweat on your feet means a less ideal environment for smelly bacteria. Plus, these herbs will leave your feet smelling pleasant and feeling refreshed. Fill a tub or foot basin with several cups of boiling water. Add 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary and 1-2 teaspoons of dried sage to the water. Let the herbs steep until the water is cool enough to put your feet in, but still warm. Soak for 30 minutes, one to two times a day.
Summary: Soak your feet in water and baking soda. Use black tea to get rid of smelly feet. Try a vinegar soak. Use Epsom salts to reduce the sweat on your feet. Apply lavender oil to your feet. Try a sage and rosemary soak.

Problem: Article: In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except for the steak.  Make sure to use a bowl or baking dish made from a non-reactive material, like glass. The acid in the vinegar and lime juice can react with metals like aluminum, making them a poor choice. If you are unable to find fresh jalapeno peppers, you could also use a serrano chile, which is just about as hot as a jalapeno is. You could also use a canned jalapeno, which has slightly less kick, or 1 tsp (5 ml) of ground red pepper. If you do not have fresh minced garlic, you could also use 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder. If you only have dried cilantro, use about 8 tsp (40 ml) instead of the 1/2 cup (125 ml) called for with fresh cilantro. Add the steak to the marinade and turn the steak several times to coat all sides thoroughly. Flank steak is the most traditional option for carne asada, but other varieties of thin-sliced steak, like skirt steak, can also be used. Cover the bowl or baking dish with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator.  Generally, the longer you let the steak sit in the marinade, the more tender and more flavorful it will become. Letting it sit in the marinade too long can actually cause it to become tough, though. Four hours is the longest recommended time. After that, there will be relatively no difference in the flavor of the steak. You can, however, let it sit up to 24 hours before it starts becoming unpleasant. Do not marinate your steak on the kitchen counter. Doing so invites bacteria to grow in the meat. Only marinate the steak in the refrigerator.
Summary:
Combine the marinade ingredients. Coat the steak. Marinate for 1 to 4 hours.