Reading the green means trying to figure out what your ball will do as it travels along the green toward the hole. Start your read by crouching 3 feet behind the ball. Look at the surface of the green, seeing where it dips and rises. If you are facing a putt that is going to go downhill, it can be helpful to read the green by looking “up” towards your ball. Looking down the green can make the hole appear farther away than it is, which will lead to you striking the ball too hard. Stand behind the hole and look towards your ball to get a sense of the downslope. While you want your reading to examine as much of the putting line as possible, you want to pay special attention to the last part of the putt. When you first strike the ball, the break of the green matters less because your ball is moving fastest. As it slows down, the slope will have a greater influence. One way to get a closer look at this part of the green is to stand between your ball and the hole so you can get closer to the area you want to examine. When you look over the green, try to find a flat line in the background to judge the green’s slope. This can be anything you see on the course, including eaves and windows on the clubhouse, benches, or bodies of water. This horizontal line will give you a reference point when tracking the break of the green, especially left to right. If you can’t find a natural horizon in the distance, use the brim of your cap or visor. Even more effective can be curling your hands around your face, fingers above your eyebrows, which will help block out your peripheral vision. When you start visualizing the break on the green, imagine how you see the ball rolling into the hole. Consider the hole as a clock face, with “12” being the back of the cup and “6” at the front. As you start to address the ball, turn your body so that your putt will aim in that direction. The way edge that the ball will roll into is dependent on a variety of factors, particularly the lay of the green. Use the sloping of the green to inform your prediction of how the ball should fall into cup.
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One-sentence summary -- Stand behind the ball. Look up the green. Focus on the area closest to the hole. Find a horizon. Focus on the edge of the cup.


If you’d like to have a reasonably precise idea of water’s temperature as it heats, watch the small bubbles that form on the bottom of the pan or pot. Very small bubbles indicate that the water is roughly 160 °F (71 °C). Bubbles at this low temperature are said to look like “shrimp eyes”—about the size of the head of a pin. As the water continues to heat, the bubbles on the bottom will grow until they’re slightly larger than the “shrimp eye” size. This is a good indication that your heating water is nearing 175 °F (79 °C).  Slight wisps of steam will also start to rise from the heating water as it reaches 175 °F (79 °C). Bubbles of this size are known as “crab eyes.” The bubbles on the pot’s bottom will continue to grow in size, and eventually start rising to the top of the water. At this point, your water will be about 185 °F (85 °C). You can also tell when the water reaches 185 °F (85 °C) because you’ll be able to hear a slight rattling sound from the bottom of the pot. The first bubbles that begin to rise to the surface are about the size of “fish eyes.” This is the final stage of heating water before it begins to fully boil. Larger bubbles from the bottom of the pot will begin to quickly rise to the surface, forming several continuous chains of rising bubbles. Water at this stage will be between 195 to 205 °F (91 to 96 °C). Soon after the “string of pearls” phase, the water will reach 212 °F (100 °C) and come to a rolling boil.
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One-sentence summary -- Look for small bubbles as water begins to heat. Watch for medium-sized bubbles. Watch for larger, rising bubbles. Look for the “string of pearls” phase.


Your doctor will have you describe all your symptoms.  He or she will then analyze them, and use your medical profile, lifestyle, and family history to form a diagnosis. They will ask specific questions about what kind of jobs/sport you participate in, or any other activities that may irritate your sciatica. Your doctor might also ask if you have any problems controlling your bladder or bowel movements, if you have experienced excessive numbness or weakness in your leg or thigh, or if you suffer from frequent urinary tract infections. In addition to the background diagnostics, your doctor will use a physical examination to identify pain locations and to determine the main causes of your sciatica. This will primarily focus on whether the sciatica originates from the spine or not. This test can determine if you are suffering from a case of sciatica.  You will lay down on a bed, on your back with both legs straight. You will be asked to raise the affected leg at a 45 degree angle, while keeping it straight. Then, the doctor will test the reflexes of your foot. If your feel any pain at your lower back or thigh, you are probably suffering from sciatica. Your doctor may use other tests to determine your condition. These tests include:  Blood tests to determine whether or not you are suffering from infection X-ray or CT scans that can pick up any spinal deformities or herniated discs MRIs to gain a more detailed picture of the condition of your nerves and bones
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One-sentence summary -- Visit your doctor to receive a comprehensive medical assessment. Receive a physical examination from your doctor. Get a straight leg raise test done to identify sciatica. Undergo additional diagnostic testings.


Kechari Mudra is an advanced yoga practice in which the practitioner uses their tongue to strengthen their body and raise their level of consciousness. The idea with Kechari Mudra Yoga is to slowly increase the length of the tongue until it’s eventually long enough to enter and stimulate certain areas in the nasal cavity. With continued practice, Kechari Mudra may also help the practitioner fight diseases and lower their breathing rate. While sitting in a comfortable position, roll your tongue up to touch your upper palate. See how far back your tongue is able to go. You may only be able to touch your hard palate when first starting out.  Hold your tongue back until you start to feel pain, then rest your tongue in its normal position. As you continue practicing Kechari Mudra Yoga, your tongue should stretch and reach further back towards your uvula. After you gain some confidence, you can practice Kechari Mudra while engaging in light activities. In the final stages of Kechari Mudra, your tongue should be long enough to go behind your uvula and up into your nasal cavity. You’ll reach this stage more safely and successfully with the help of an expert yogi to assist you in your practice.  Your guide may recommend the application of butter or ghee to draw out and lengthen your tongue. At this point, your tongue should be long enough to reach the center of your eyebrows. Even with a guide, Kechari Mudra may take months or years to master.
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Understand the basics of Kechari Mudra yoga. Begin practicing Kechari Mudra. Seek the guidance of an advanced yogi.