Article: Stiff, sore muscles can limit your range of motion. You can actually become more flexible the same day that you get an effective massage. This is especially true if your masseuse is able to release tension points and knots in your muscles and help you to move around better. Get a massage a few times a month or more. Stress can really make your muscles tense and stiff. Working out, doing heavy lifting or other physical activities can also cause your body to tighten up. For this reason, finding the time to do some relaxing activity is important to improve your flexibility and keep stress from limiting your range of movement. Some examples of relaxing activities are, walking, meditation, swimming or anything that helps you unwind. Most people take shallow breaths from the chest instead of deeper breaths from the belly. During exercise, it is especially important to engage the diaphragm for optimal breathing. Spend 5 minutes each day focusing on slow, deep breaths so that your belly button moves in and out with each breath. This will help relax you and improve your posture, which in turn will improve your range of motion more quickly. Muscles are largely made of water, and for muscles to work properly, you must stay hydrated. A decline in performance or flexibility can be due to dehydration because dehydrated muscles cannot stretch to their full range of motion. Drink more water, particularly during and after workouts to improve your flexibility level.  The 8 glasses of water a day recommendation is a starting point, but your body may need more or less fluid than this. For example, you may need to modify your fluid intake if you are more active, live in a dry climate or are sick.   Check your urine to see if you are drinking enough fluids—it should be light yellow or colorless. You should also rarely feel thirsty.
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Get a deep tissue massage. Relax. Learn to breathe properly. Drink a lot of fluids.
Article: Red onions go great for this recipe; with their distinctive taste and deep red color, they actually turn pink after a couple days in the refrigerator. You can slice the onions to the thickness you prefer — however thick, they'll still take the pickling solution. Some people prefer to cut the onions in a full moon, which makes them easy to grab with a fork; others prefer them smaller, cut them into half moons. Heat enough water to completely submerge the sliced onion. Throw the cloves, cinnamon, chili, and thyme into a pot and toast them over medium-low heat until they become aromatic, about 3 - 5 minutes. Count to 10, and then strain the water and onions through a sieve. Why parboil the onions? Parboiling removes a little bit of the acid zing from raw onions. You don't have to parboil if you like the zing of raw onions, but a slightly mellower onion makes the pickling juice really stand out. You can let the onions rest there or remove them after 10 seconds. Onions which are left in the ice bath will continue to mellow while the sulfur compounds (the onion's natural defense) diffuse into the water. Once onions are done, drain them completely and place them into a container. Turn on the burner to medium high and bring the pickling juice to a simmer, dissolving the sugar completely. Simmer for an additional minute. Seal the container and place into refrigerator. The pickled onions will be ready to try in as little as one hour, but are best after at least one day. Store pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Red onions which are pickled will turn slightly pink as they age. Try your pickles on homemade tacos, sandwiches with richer cuts of meat (like pork), or a hearty stew.
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Halve, peel, and slice the onion. Heat some water over the stove or in a kettle. While the water begins to boil, toast the spices in a small pot. When the water is just about to boil, remove it from the heat and add the onions to the water. Transfer the onions from the sieve to the ice bath to stop them from cooking. Add the vinegar, lime juice, and 1/4 cup of sugar to the toasted spices. Remove the pickling juice from heat and pour into container with onions. Enjoy.
Article: Colorful faithfuls like zinnias, snapdragons, and marigolds make good candidates for 4-5 inch (10-13 cm) pots due to their minimal spatial requirements. Cosmos, coreopsis, and periwinkles are also good choices. These plants do well with moderate amounts of water and sunlight, which means they won’t need to be moved often.  Consult a regional gardening guide to find out which species of annuals are best suited for your climate. When planting multiple seedlings, space them evenly throughout the pot to allow plenty of room for their roots to spread out as they grow. Avoid clustering more than 2-3 seedlings into the same pot. Since these can get by on minimal water and sunlight, they’re a practical option for those who are frequently away from home for long periods. Look into the spatial needs of the plants you're growing to make sure your containers are large enough to accommodate them.  Lavender, hydrangea, dianthus, and Peruvian lilies are all popular perennials for container gardening. Most perennials do best in their own individual planters that provide at least 10 square inches (roughly 65 square cm) of space. You might also have success grouping two or more small perennials in the same container. Phlox Blue Flame, Veronica Purpleicious, and Lilly of the Valley all make good candidates for multi-plant containers. Elevated containers will make it possible for species like fuchsia, petunias, ivy, and sweet potato vine to stretch their tendrils without spilling out onto the ground. Their cascading foliage is also a good way to add a touch of greenery to porches and sunrooms with vaulted ceilings.  Suspend your hanging containers high enough to keep trailing plants from overtaking nearby walking or sitting space. Since trailing plants can get so large, it's usually best to limit them to one per container. If your planters are looking a bit bare around the edges, a few tufts of Maiden Grass or foxtrot may be just what you need to frame your more extravagant display flowers. The sleek, spiky stalks of blue fescue or liriope can also create an appealing bed for towering plants like dracaena or adenium to rise from.  Sow filler grasses at least 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) from your flowering plants to prevent their root structures from crowding one another out. Before you begin mixing and matching ornamental grasses with other plants, read up on both species to ensure that they’re equipped to survive in the same basic environmental conditions. Pair deep red chrysanthemums with vibrant golden calendula or delicate white cyclamen to create eye-catching contrast. For a more nuanced expression of a single palette, try blending flowering plants with shades that are similar but not exact, like snapdragons and sedum sieboldii.  You might also use to the color of your plants to enhance or offset your surroundings. A spray of cherry-pink zinnias, for instance, will practically glow within a sea of soft green shrubs.  Don't be afraid to take chances. You have to be willing to experiment a little in order to discover combinations that are exciting, unexpected, and unique to your garden.
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Display attractive annuals in small pots. Bring in some perennials for low-maintenance beauty. Reserve hanging baskets or window boxes for trailing plants. Fill in unused space with vibrant ornamental grasses. Pick out selections in complimentary colors.