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Arrange your shrimp on a microwave-safe plate, keeping them separated in a single layer without any overlap. Add a splash of water to the dish and then cover it with plastic wrap. Microwave your shrimp on high heat for one to two minutes.  If your shrimp aren't hot enough, you can microwave them for an additional 30 seconds or so. Microwaved shrimp will be very hot, so it's important to let them cool before serving them. If your shrimp has already been seasoned, steaming helps preserve the flavor. Fill a pot with water and place a steamer or colander inside the pot. Place your shrimp in the steamer or colander. Then, place the pot over the stove and bring the water to a boil. Let the shrimp cook until they start to smell fragrant. Avoid stacking shrimp too high in the steamer and make sure they don't touch the water. If your shrimp are coated with breading or coconut, they're best reheated in the oven. Wrap the shrimp loosely in foil and place them on a baking tray. Cook the shrimp for 15 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (about 149 degrees Celsius). Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a skillet or frying pan and place it over the stove. Add your shrimp in an even layer. Cook the shrimp for two to three minutes on each side.

summary: Microwave the shrimp on high heat for one to two minutes. Steam seasoned shrimp on the stove. Cook breaded or coconut shrimp in the oven. Reheat shrimp in the skillet.


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Use a sharp chef's knife or serrated knife. Cut an X shape into the flat side, or belly, of the chestnuts. Cut as deeply as you can without cutting the chestnut into pieces. Wear rubber or leather gloves while you cut to avoid cutting yourself because chestnuts can be slippery. Put the chestnuts in single layer in a glass baking dish. It doesn't matter if the chestnuts are touching, but they should not be on top of each other. Cover the dish with a layer of waxed paper. Put the glass dish covered with wax paper into the microwave. The chestnuts are ready when the shells start to pull back. You can microwave the chestnuts for a minute more if the shells haven't pulled back after 6 minutes. Allow the chestnuts to cool for a minute because they may be very hot after removing them from the microwave. Use a small, but sharp knife to peel off shells and as much of the inner brown skins as possible. This may take some effort, so work slowly and carefully in order to avoid injury.

summary: Make an X on the belly of the chestnut. Put the chestnuts in a glass baking dish. Microwave the chestnuts on high for 6 minutes. Use a knife to remove the shells.


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PMS can come with the discomfort and pain of such things as headache, backaches, and cramping. Taking an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever may keep these symptoms at bay.  Take pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen sodium (Aleve). You can also try acetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin.  Do not take aspirin if you are under 20 years old as it may lead to a severe condition called Reye's syndrome. Talk to your doctor if OTC medications do not work. Hormones control your menstrual cycle. Trying a hormonal birth control (available as pills, a patch, a ring, an implant, and the Depo-Provera shot) with specific hormones may reduce your symptoms of PMS including pain or other discomfort. Talk to your medical practitioner about taking hormonal birth control to avoid the physical and psychological symptoms of PMS. Let your doctor know why you want to try birth control. Discuss your various options and ask any questions you may have. Warmth or heat can relax ease physical discomfort and help you relax. Use a heating pad or hot water bottle or take a warm bath to ease the symptoms of PMS.  Put a hot water bottle or heating pad on spots that are uncomfortable. This could be your back, abdomen, head or shoulders. You can make your own heating pad by putting beans or lentils in an empty sock or pillowcase. Heat it in the microwave for about three minutes before applying to your skin. The Food and Drug Administration suggests a maximum of 20 minutes per application of any heating device. Massage OTC heat rubs into your skin or apply heat patches to any area causing you discomfort. Take a warm bath when you have pain or discomfort or are feeling stressed, tense or unhappy. Fill your bath with water between 36 and 40°C (96.8 to 104°F) so that you don’t burn yourself. Check the water with thermometer or feel the water carefully with your hand to make sure it is not too hot. If you have one, a whirlpool can also help relieve the symptoms of PMS. Acupuncture or acupressure can increase blood flow and balance out your hormones, which can relieve PMS. Schedule an appointment with a certified practitioner to avoid the physical or psychological symptoms you may have. If you can’t avoid or relieve your PMS, schedule an appointment with your doctor. They can rule out underlying conditions that may be making your PMS worse or suggest other therapies that may work. Keep a diary for a few months to detect patterns in your PMS as well as what does and doesn’t prevent symptoms. Give this information to your doctor so that they can figure out different treatments for your PMS. For example, if you have severe mood swings, anxiety, or depression related to your menstrual cycle they may suggest you take an antidepressant the two weeks before your period begins.
summary: Take an over-the-counter pain medication. Consider hormonal birth control. Apply heat for relaxation. Think about alternative therapies. Seek medical attention.