Q: The heavier the pomegranate is, the juicier it will be.   The water will loosen the seeds to make them easier to collect.   Then let dry for 5 minutes. You can lay them flat in a container and refrigerate them for up to three days, or freeze them for up to six months.
A: Pick a pomegranate that has thin, tough, and unbroken skin. Cut off its crown with a sharp knife. Score the pomegranate with cuts as if you are going to break it into quarters. Soak it in cold water. While the pomegranate is under water, gently pull fruit apart into quarters. Run your fingers through each quarter slice to start separating the seeds. Scoop the seeds up which should mostly be floating on the top of the water. Store the seeds if you don't want to eat them right away.

Q: If your stress balls do not diminish in a day or two, it might be time to seek professional help. Make an appointment with a massage therapist. Many spas, gyms, and yoga studios have massage therapists on staff, so ask the staff at those locations for some information, or get a referral from your doctor.  Look for a massage therapist who is certified, licensed, or registered. Before booking your appointment, ask about her training, methods, and costs. The massage therapist will apply pressure to the stressed muscles in order to work out any knots. Make sure to let her know if the pressure is appropriate for your body. Seeing a physical therapist can help to eliminate stress balls and prevent them from recurring. Physical therapy is a great option when any part of your body is under high levels of stress. Physical therapy involves working with your body to create an optimal outcome. Your physical therapist may use a mixture of both active and passive therapy.   Active Therapy: This is all about taking action and restoring balance. This may include: stretching, strengthening your muscles through exercise, using pain relief exercises, and doing aerobic conditioning (low-impact of course).  Passive Therapy: This therapy does not require you to move your muscles at all. With passive therapy, the therapist may make use of heating pads, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and ultrasounds. Ask your doctor to recommend a reputable, effective physical therapist. Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that uses small needles to puncture the skin at specific  pressure points around the body, relieving pressure and pain. This method has long been used in Eastern medicines and is becoming more popular in Western culture. Many people rely on acupuncture to relieve different types of pain.  Needles can be scary for some, but your acupuncturist can talk you through the process. The needles are very thin, with a rounded tip. When they're inserted, they do not puncture any blood vessels or nerves, so there should be no bleeding or pain. The needle will create a tiny pinch, followed by pressure, and then you will feel relief. Speak to your doctor to find the name of a licensed acupuncturist in your local area.
A: Visit a massage therapist. Try physical therapy. Consider acupuncture.

Q: You can apply lemon juice to help lighten dark areas of your ringworm scar. Vitamin C is an important nutrient for normal wound healing, so it might help to minimize the appearance of a scar when applied to the skin as well.  To apply lemon juice, soak a cotton swab in lemon juice and apply the lemon juice directly to the ringworm scar. Let the lemon juice dry and then rinse it away with some warm water. You can apply lemon juice to a ringworm scar once per day. You can also massage aloe vera gel into a ringworm scar to help soften the tissue. Aloe vera works well on burn scars, so it might help to improve other types of scars as well. To use aloe vera gel, smooth a small amount over your ringworm scar and leave it on. Do this a few times per day. Applying a steeped green tea bag to a scar may also help to minimize scarring and discoloration due to ringworm. Green tea may help with scars due to its antioxidant properties.  To use green tea as a treatment for a ringworm scar, steep a bag of green tea in hot water for about three minutes. Remove the teabag from the water and squeeze some of the excess water from the bag. Then, apply the tea bag to the ringworm scar and hold it there for about 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat this process three to four times per day. You can also mix St John’s wort oil with castor oil and massage it into a ringworm scar. St John’s wort oil has been shown to promote C-section wound healing, so it may help with other types of scars as well.  To use St. John’s wort oil, place two to three drops of the oil in two tablespoons of castor oil and stir the oils together until they are combined. Then, use your fingers to massage the oil into the ringworm scar. Repeat this process two to three times daily. Honey may also help to reduce the size of scars and discolored areas because honey acts as a natural moisturizer. Manuka honey and Tualang honey are good choices for medicinal use, but you may have to go to a health food store or check online to find these types of honey.  To use honey on a ringworm scar, apply a thin layer of honey and then massage it into your skin for about five to 10 minutes. Leave the honey on the scar for about one hour. Rinse away the honey with warm water after time is up. If desired, you can cover the area in a thin gauze pad while you leave the honey on. Vitamin D oil has anti-inflammatory properties that seem to improve the appearance of surgical scars. Vitamin D has also been found effective for treating psoriasis, which indicates that it may benefit a more minor skin condition such as a ringworm scar.  Talk to your doctor or dermatologist before using vitamin D to see if this treatment is a good option for getting rid of your ringworm scars. If you decide to use vitamin D as a treatment for your ringworm scars, then break open one 2000 IU vitamin D capsule and mix it with four to five drops of castor oil. Then apply the mixture to your ringworm scar and massage it into your skin. Vitamin E is a well-known, popular treatment for scar healing, but some studies have indicated that vitamin E may not be an effective treatment for scars. In some cases, vitamin E has even caused the scar to look worse or resulted in negative skin reactions.  To be safe, check with your doctor or dermatologist before using vitamin E for your ringworm scars. If you decide to use vitamin E oil, try breaking open one 400 IU  vitamin E capsule and mix it with four to five drops of castor oil. Then, apply the mixture directly to your scar and massage it into your skin.
A: Apply lemon juice. Smooth on some aloe vera gel. Hold a green tea bag against the ringworm scar. Try St John’s wort oil. Massage in some honey. Look into vitamin D oil. Consider applying vitamin E oil.

Q: Place the cut eggplant on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and use a liberal amount of salt on the open side of the eggplant slices. Salting helps draw out the extra water, so the baked eggplant will turn out less watery and mushy. It also prevents the eggplant from soaking up too much oil. You can skip this step if you're in a hurry, but it's worth doing if you want the texture of your eggplant to turn out perfectly. As the salt sits on the eggplant slices, you will see droplets of water begin to bead and drip from the fruit. If you don't see this occurring, sprinkle more salt on the eggplant. Carefully squeeze the water into a bowl or the sink, then pat the eggplant slices with paper towels to absorb the excess moisture. Be careful not to squeeze too hard and crush the eggplant.
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Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with kosher salt. Wait thirty minutes. Squeeze the saltwater from the eggplant slices.