Problem: Article: You can use aromatherapy by simply inhaling essential oils. Ginger oil can treat indigestion for some. Usually, you would add your essential oils to a pot of boiling water. After the water boils, remove it from the heat. Then, cover your head with a towel. Lean over the water and inhale the steam.  One recipe advises you add 1 to 2 drops of ginger to a pot of boiling water. After removing the water from the heat, lean your head over the pot and inhale the steam for about 5 minutes. Make sure to close your eyes when doing so. You also want to make sure the towel covers you and the bowl, as this will allow you to breathe in the oils. Many people also advocate massaging essential oils into the skin as a form of aromatherapy. For indigestion, it may make sense to massage your abdomen. While you should always dilute essential oils prior to use, it's particularly important when using essential oils directly on your skin. A combination of peppermint, lavender, and ginger can be used for indigestion.  Mix 4 drops of ginger, 4 drops of lavender, 3 drops of peppermint, and 5 teaspoons (25 mL) of a carrier oil. Use this mixture to massage the abdomen, making sure to work your abdomen in circular motions going in a clockwise direction. Many people bathe as a form of aromatherapy, allowing themselves to breathe in essential oils through the steam of a bathtub. A bath may be soothing anyway if you are experiencing indigestion. Remember, you should only use 2 to 12 drops of essential oils in a bath, and make sure to pair it with milk, honey, vegetable oil, or another carrier oil.  Dilute the oil with a carrier oil before adding it to your bath. To help the oil mix with the water, it's a good idea to mix it into some shampoo or bubble bath before adding it to your bath. The oil should produce a sweet aroma that you can inhale as you bathe. Use an essential oil known to help with indigestion in your bath. For example, things like ginger, peppermint, or orange essential oil may work. An aromatic spritzer is made by combining essential oils with water. You can then spritz a room lightly, allowing you to take in the scent and possibly relieve indigestion. Remember to choose essential oils, like orange essential oil, that have been effective for some with treating indigestion. You should only add 10 to 15 drops of your chosen essential oil for every 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of water. Shake the mixture well before dispersing.  You can spray your spritzer in a room and stay there for a few hours. See if the symptoms of indigestion pass. It may make sense to spritz your bedroom before going to sleep at night, as you'll end up breathing in the oils in your sleep. Be careful if you have pets. You may want to keep pets out of a room that has been spritzed with essential oils. A diffuser is a tool you can buy online that helps with aromatherapy. It is sort of like an inhaler for asthma, which you can use to inhale the scent of essential oils. Mix a combination of cardamom, grapefruit, spearmint, and geranium essential oils and then use your diffuser to inhale the scents.  Mix 5 drops of cardamom, 5 drops of grapefruit, 5 drops of spearmint, and 3 drops of geranium oil in a small bowl. Place the wick of your diffuser in the bowl and allow it to absorb all the oil. Place the wick back in your inhaler. Screw the wick back on completely. When you feel the symptoms of indigestion coming, try breathing in the oils and see if your symptoms improve.
Summary: Inhale the scent of ginger oil for relief. Massage ginger, lavender, and peppermint oils into your abdomen. Try bathing with essential oils for relief. Make an aromatic spritzer with an essential oil that treats indigestion. Use a diffuser to inhale a combination of essential oils.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To measure the length of one section of countertops, run a measuring tape flush along the back edge of the section from one end to the other end. The beginning and end of a section is marked by a wall, edge of a cabinet, or an appliance. Add 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) to the length, and round the measurement to the nearest 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm). Record this measurement on your diagram or a separate sheet of paper. Repeat this process until you have measured the length of each section of your countertops.  Do not stop measuring when you reach a sink, but continue to measure beyond the sink until you reach the end of a cabinet, appliance, or a wall.  If you have an L-shaped countertop, measure the long side first, followed by the short side from the back edge. Add the total measurements together to treat it like one countertop. Use a measuring tape to measure the width of each section of countertop. Run the measuring tape from the back of the countertop to its finished front edge. Round the measurement to the nearest 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm) and record this measurement on your diagram or a separate sheet of paper. Repeat this process until you have measured the width of each section of countertop. If you have a backsplash, account for its dimensions in your final measurement. In order to receive an estimate from a contractor for your new countertops, you need to provide an approximate calculation of your existing countertops’ square footage.  Calculate the area (or square inches) of each section by multiplying the length times the width of each section (Length x Width = Area). Calculate the total square inches by adding together the areas of each section. Calculate the square footage by dividing the total square inches by 144 (Total Square Inches ➗ 144 = Total Square Footage).

SUMMARY: Measure the length of your existing countertops in inches. Measure the width of your existing countertops in inches. Calculate the square footage.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Blanching is the process of boiling something for a short period of time and then plunging it into an ice bath. The boiling will loosen the tomato skins, and the ice bath will stop the cooking process. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.  Use a small pot if you're just peeling a few tomatoes, and a larger pot if you have many tomatoes to peel. The blanching method is very effective, and it works well when you have to peel many tomatoes. Fill a bowl halfway with ice, and then fill it the rest of the way with water. Place the ice bath near the stove, so the tomatoes won’t have far to go when you remove them from the boiling water. A small bowl of ice water will do if you're just peeling a few tomatoes. For larger batches of tomatoes, use a larger bowl filled with ice and water.
Summary:
Boil a pot of water. Prepare the ice bath.