Problem: Article: to avoid contaminating the neti pot. Hold your hands under warm running water to wet them. Then, add about 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of liquid hand soap or rub your hands around a soap bar for a few seconds to lather up your hands. Rub the soap between your hands, into your fingertips, and around your fingernails.  Then, hold your hands under warm, running water again to rinse away the soap. Dry your hands completely using a clean cloth or paper towel. It takes about 20 seconds to thoroughly wash your hands. To time yourself, hum the “Happy Birthday” song to yourself 2 times. To ensure that the water is safe to put into your nasal cavity, only use water that has been distilled, sterilized, or boiled and cooled. Pour the water into a clean glass container, such as a jar or a bowl. You can purchase sterilized or distilled water at a grocery or drug store. Or, bring tap water to a boil and let it boil for about 5 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and let the water cool to room temperature. Choose sea salt or kosher salt that has not had iodine added to it. Measure out the salt and pour it into the container with the water.  Do not use normal table salt. The additives in it can irritate your nose. You can also purchase saline solution if you do not want to make your own. Check your local drug store for saline solution that is meant for use with neti pots. Use a clean metal spoon to stir the salt into the water. Keep stirring until the salt is completely dissolved. Once the solution looks clear and has cooled to room temperature, it is ready to use. Place a lid on the container if you do not plan to use the solution right away. However, be sure to use the solution within 24 hours. Discard any unused solution at that point since bacteria may begin to grow in it.
Summary: Wash and dry your hands Measure out 32  fl oz (950 mL) of sterilized, distilled, or boiled water. Mix 2 teaspoons (11 g) of finely ground non-iodized salt with the water. Stir until the salt is dissolved and wait for the solution to cool.

Problem: Article: B-group vitamins are found in many foods, and they help increase NAD levels. However, they are delicate and are easily destroyed by cooking or processing. While foods that need to be cooked can still provide vitamin B, you should still include raw options in your diet, such as peanuts, avocado, and sunflower seeds.  For foods that need to be cooked, such as poultry and fish, steaming and baking are better methods than boiling. Steaming and baking may leave more nutrients intact. Keep in mind that cooking methods affect each kind of vitamin differently. The cooking time, amount of heat, and type of food also impact the amount of nutrient loss. Since processing can destroy B-group vitamins, whole grain foods are more nutritious. Choose whole grain or multigrain bread instead of white bread, and go for brown rice instead of white rice. Unsweetened cereals are healthy breakfast options, and are among the richest sources of vitamin B3. Having milk with your cereal is even more beneficial. Among other nutrients, cow’s milk also contains vitamin B3, which your body converts into NAD. Vitamin D helps enhance your body’s ability to store and use NAD. B-group vitamins, which are also found in milk, help boost NAD levels. Increasing NAD levels and helping your body utilize the molecule can improve your metabolism and might slow the aging process. Lean proteins are good sources of B-group vitamins. While red meat also contains vitamin B, eating a serving or more of red meat per day may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, especially if it's processed red meat. Try having a 3 ounces (85 g) serving of chicken breast or baked salmon, along with healthy side dishes, for lunch or dinner. Other serving options could be 1 to 2 eggs or 2 tablespoons of unsalted peanuts. Lentils are versatile and easy to cook. You can make lentil soups, make warm or cold lentil salads, mix them with brown rice, or serve them in dozens of other dishes. Lima beans (you might know them as butter beans) are also quick and easy and, like lentils, are great sources of the nutrients that increase NAD levels. A diet that's high in fat and sugar can decrease NAD levels and interfere with the metabolic processes that involve the NAD molecule. Your body does need a moderate amount of healthy fats, so include a small amount of unsaturated fats derived from plants in your diet. Slices of avocado with a sandwich or salad or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter are good sources of healthy unsaturated fat.
Summary: Eat more raw foods that contain vitamin B. Swap white flours, bread, and rice for their whole grain counterparts. Go for fortified breakfast cereals. Drink 2 to 3 glasses of milk fortified with vitamin D per day. Eat healthy proteins, such as poultry, fish, nuts, mushrooms, and eggs. Make side dishes with lentils and lima beans. Eat healthy unsaturated fats in moderation.

Problem: Article: If your home contains a lot of houseplants close to your windows, move them several feet away from the windows. Birds may spot them through the windows and view them as refuges. They may then fly into the window in an attempt to perch on the plants. Try to keep your curtains and blinds closed throughout the day, as this will help to deter birds from flying into the windows. Closed curtains or blinds will help to indicate that the windows are there. If you have vertical blinds in your home, you should try to keep them halfway closed or completely closed during the day. Keep your house dark at night by turning off any lights in rooms you are not using. This will prevent birds from being drawn to the lights in your home and flying into the windows.
Summary: Move indoor plants away from the windows. Close curtains and blinds as often as possible. Turn off any lights inside when they are not in use.

Problem: Article: Mix one teaspoon (5 ml) into ¼ cup (59 ml) of water. Apply one drop of the solution to a hidden spot on the fabric. Wait for one minute and then blot the spot dry with a white cloth. If the color does not bleed or fade, it should be safe to use bleach on it.  Choose a hem for shirts you tuck in and an inseam or spot around the waist on pants. It’s also smart to check the tags on clothes. There will be a warning if the clothes are sensitive to bleach. Remember when you add bleach to your laundry not to let the bleach come into direct contact with the laundry. To accomplish this, start the washer before you put any laundry into it. Let the basin fill at least halfway before you add detergent and bleach. Bleach does not wash clothes, so you still need to use detergent to clean your laundry. If your machine has a detergent compartment, measure out the detergent and add it. If the machine has no detergent compartment, pour it directly into the water. For small loads, use about ½ cup (118 ml) of bleach. If you have an extra large load, it’s okay to use closer to a full cup (237 ml) of bleach. Pour it into a bleach compartment or directly into the water. Washer sizes and load sizes vary, so you’ll have to adjust how much bleach you use. Let the washer finish filling with water so that the bleach mixes up and dilutes into the water. When the machine is almost full, put your load of laundry into the water. Make sure it goes all the way into the water rather than floating on top.
Summary:
Test the colorfastness of non-white fabrics. Fill the washer with water. Pour your detergent into the washer. Add about ½-¾ cup (118-177 ml) of bleach for a standard size load. Push the laundry down into the water.