If you notice a friend is withdrawing or just acting a lot differently than normal, ask them how they’re doing. Let them know they can talk to you. This will give them some space to express their feelings. They might feel alone on top of feeling too proud to ask anyone for help. They may have the sense that they should be able to figure it out on their own. So, let them know, they’re not alone. It’s important that you ask in a way that doesn’t sound like the typical pleasantries. Try saying “What’s going on with you right now?” or “I noticed you’ve been struggling lately. How can I help?” Sharing your experiences is a good way to let them know they aren’t alone. If they seem to be anxious or depressed, talk about a time when you felt that way. If you haven’t felt that way, try to find an experience that is at least somewhat similar. Don’t make it up. If needed, refer them to a friend who might be able to help them more than you can. Try saying something like, “I don’t know exactly what you’re going through, but I have experienced something similar.” Letting them know you’re on their side can be a big relief for some people. By being a support in other ways (cleaning, childcare, etc.), you can help take a load off and possibly encourage them to get the help they need. You can say something like “I’m here for you” or “I’ll check in tomorrow to see if I can help you with something.” For example, you might offer to cook dinner for the person one night by saying something like, “I am planning to try out a new recipe on Saturday. Would you like to come over to my house and join me for dinner?” Most people have at least one person who they look up to, such as a mentor, an educator, a boss, or a charismatic family member. Your friend might be more open to listening to someone who he or she looks up to. Find this person and get him/her to go up to the proud person and  encourage him or her to accept help from others. This person might be able to convince your proud friend to seek help from you or someone else who can help.

Summary: Talk to them about your concerns. Share your experiences if you’ve experienced something similar. Show your support. Consider finding someone they respect to broach the topic with them.


You'll need several handfuls of basil leaves to make 1 1/2 cups of packed leaves. You can use basil fresh from your garden, from the supermarket, or from a local farmer's market. Basil comes in many varieties. The kind you can most easily find in the United States is sweet basil, which is perfect for use in Italian dishes and soups. Sweet Thai basil is often used in Asian cooking; it is slightly spicier with hints of licorice and cloves. Lemon basil has hints of lemon along with the typical sweet basil flavors. Purple basil types, such as dark opal basil or purple ruffles basil, are also spicier than sweet basil. You can use any of these basil types for your basil oil; it just depends on your taste preference and how you want to use the oil. Using a medium pot, fill it with water. Bring it to a boil on the stove. You can leave them in there for as little as 10 seconds  or for up to 60 seconds. The longer you leave it in, the more limp your leaves will be, and you may lose some of the flavor if you leave it in for too long. Blanching the basil helps to maintain its color. Dump the pot of water into a strainer, letting the water drain off. Run the leaves under cold water to stop the cooking process. Dump the leaves on a paper towel to dry. Use paper towels to the basil dry from the top. Do not squeeze the basil because you will release too much of the flavor into the paper towels. Dump the leaves into a blender or food processor. Also add in the 3/4 cup of olive oil. Set the blender or food processor to puree, and blend the mixture until the leaves are smoothly incorporated into the oil. If you don't use the basil oil immediately, keep it in the refrigerator in a covered container for 7 days.

Summary: Pick fresh basil leaves. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the 1 1/2 cups of basil to the water. Place in a strainer. Pat dry. Add the basil and oil to a blender. Blend the mixture. Keep in the refrigerator.


The delegate should login to their personal Gmail account through a standard desktop browser, as email delegation cannot be accessed via Gmail's iOS or Android application. It will contain a request for you to accept the delegation. Doing so will activate the delegation. Confirmation and verification for the delegate may take up to half an hour. You'll find it in the upper right hand of your browser window. It will now appear under your own. You can now read and compose emails on behalf of the other user.

Summary: Login to your Gmail account. Click on the e-mail sent by the Gmail Team. Tap on the confirmation link provided. Click on your profile picture. Tap on the delegated account.


Estrogen is metabolized and filtered by the liver, but high levels of alcohol can decrease liver function. When liver function decreases, estrogen levels can increase.[citation needed]  If you have borderline high estrogen levels, limit your alcohol consumption to one glass per day or less. If you are already experiencing estrogen dominance, however, cut alcohol out of your diet completely. Alcohol contains estrogen-like substances (phytoestrogens) derived from the plants that are used to make the alcohol.  Such substances have been found to act as estrogens in mice and humans. Roughly 80 percent of estrogens acquired through diet come from cow's milk and dairy products made with cow's milk.[citation needed] Opt for non-dairy milk products, like almond milk or rice milk, instead.  Cows are often milked during pregnancy, when their estrogen levels are highest, which is why cow's milk can contain such high doses of estrogen. When you do consume dairy, choose helpful dairy sources. Yogurt can be especially beneficial since it contains probiotics. Caffeine, fat, and sugar can all increase estrogen levels in the body, so you should limit these foods as much as possible. For instance, even one cup of regular coffee can increase estrogen levels.[citation needed] Drinking up to four cups a day can raise your estrogen levels by as much as 70 percent.[citation needed] Soy contains plant compounds called "isoflavones" that mimic estrogen, so if you have high estrogen levels in your body, consuming unfermented soy can aggravate the estrogen's effects. Unfermented soy products include tofu and soy milk. Red meat can contain hormone additives, and these additives can boost estrogen levels in your body or behave like estrogen in the body.[citation needed] When you do eat meat, look for meat labeled as “organic” or “natural.” Consuming this meat will still cause you to consume the estrogen left over from the animal's natural stores, but you will not consume any abnormally excessive amounts of estrogen this way.
Summary: Consume less alcohol. Limit your dairy intake. Cut down on junk food. Avoid unfermented soy products. Consume less red meat.