Peppermint, ginger, lemon, or chamomile teas are wonderful stomach soothers.  These plants have bacteria-fighting properties, anti-bloating properties, and oils that aid relaxation.  Steep a hot cup of tea and sip it slowly to enjoy instant relief. Keep in mind that peppermint tea can be helpful in some cases, but it also has the potential to make matters worse, such as if you are experiencing heartburn or acid reflux. Pay attention to how your body responds to see if it is helpful or not. It’s natural to rub the part of our body that doesn’t feel right, and your stomach is no exception.  Fortunately, massage stimulates blood flow, and some say that it promotes quicker healing.  Your stomach will benefit from massage, whether you’re sitting up or laying down, both because it is comforting and because you may help manipulate any blockages.  You can stroke your stomach gently. Or you can apply firm pressure with your fingertips and massage your stomach with small circular movements. Use the heel of your hand to apply short or long strokes to your abdomen. Use a heating pad or a hot water bottle filled with hot water to relax your stomach.  The heat will relax your muscles and help loosen any cramps.  Only apply heat for 15 minutes at a time, giving yourself a 45-minute break in between applications, and remember, heat applied to your stomach is most effective when laying down. Anxiety can be especially tricky because it often masks itself with other symptoms.  This can lead you to think that you just have a headache or are short of breath, or that you have a stomachache or are sweating, and you might not associate these symptoms together, or individually with anxiety.  The NOT method is especially helpful with this.  Notice that you are having a sensation, such as an upset stomach.  Value the sensations for what they are – no more or less.  Allow yourself to feel them. Observe the sensation and really consider how it’s making you feel.  Give yourself permission to have those feelings. Take whatever action you think will help relieve the anxiety, which should make your stomach feel better.
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One-sentence summary -- Drink a cup of tea. Massage your stomach. Apply heat. Try the NOT method.


As you edit copy, you’ll find plenty of sentences that, while not technical wrong, are ambiguous or unclear. If these sentences can be easily corrected, do so. If you’re unsure of the author’s meaning, leave a note asking them to clarify. Correcting ambiguity often includes revising passive voice when it’s ineffective or unintentionally obscures the subject who performs an action. For an author writing a large, complex text, it’s easy for inconsistencies to intrude during the writing the process. Make sure that these details are handled consistently throughout a text. If you need to, you could even keep a running list of minor details and make sure they’re consistent throughout a work. For example:   For example, if a character’s hair or eye color changes part way through a novel, note this. Note if the units of measurement in a technical paper shift from inches to centimeters part way through, alert the author. Whether you’re editing a novel or a scientific journal article, the text should progress in a logical way. Sections and ideas should build on previously demonstrated points. Edit and move portions of the text as necessary until the progression of ideas makes sense to you and will be clear to anyone who reads the copy. For example, if an author of a science paper seems to argue for 2 different conclusions on different pages, flag this as illogical structuring. First of all, you should make sure you understand who the intended audience should be. Based on the publication type, you’ll need to edit the author’s language to make sure that it captures readers’ attention. Most copy should address the audience without appearing to talk over their heads or talking down to readers.  When you notice something related to tone and wording, be sure ask yourself whether it makes sense for the author's purpose and audience. For instance, if a medical article lacks medical jargon, think about whether it’s meant for doctors and researchers or for the general public before suggesting changes. For example, if an author has written a science text for children, it should not include too many words that kids will need to look up. On the other hand, if a novelist is unintentionally using a juvenile vocabulary, suggested a few more sophisticated wording choices. If the author provides statements that claim to be factual, use resources at your disposal to confirm that these facts are accurate. A great way to begin doing this is by verifying that the source of the facts or statistics is legitimate. Check the Works Cited page and refer to the sources listed there if necessary.  You can also follow up with a secondary source if you’re unsure about the accuracy of something. When fact-checking online, check scholarly publications or government or educational websites. You could also use Google Scholar, but avoid resorting to sites like Wikipedia. Fact checking is especially important in nonfiction, technical, or scientific writing.
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One-sentence summary -- Correct awkward or ambiguous wording. Look for consistency between details. Examine the logical structure of the copy. Ensure that tone and wording are appropriate for the intended audience. Check the accuracy of facts and statistics provided in the copy.


When using chemicals, protect yourself. Put on latex gloves, as well as goggles to protect your eyes. In addition, only clean the cell where there's plenty of ventilation, as the acid can produce fumes. Coveralls also wouldn't hurt. At the very least, cover your arms and legs. You use muratic acid to clean the deposits off the filters in the salt cell. However, you must dilute it because straight muratic acid is too strong. Pour water in a clean bucket that's easy to pour from. Add muratic acid to the bucket.  Start with five parts water to one part acid. Never add water to acid. Always add the acid to the water. While occasional cleaning of a cell is acceptable it’s best to only do so when required. While the acid does remove any Scale it also damages the plates inside of the cell itself thus reducing the life. The easiest way for the solution to reach the filters is to simply pour it into the cell. To do that, screw the cell into the cleaning stand, which caps off one end. The stand goes on the end where the cord is. Stand it up on that end. Using the bucket, carefully add the solution to the salt cell, making sure not to spill it on yourself. It should cover the filters inside, coming most of the way up the inside of the cell. Leave the solution to soak for 10 to 15 minutes. The mixture will foam up inside the cell. That is a good sign, as it means it's working on the mineral deposits. Once the mixture has stopped foaming, that usually means it's clean, though sometimes you may need to go through the process again. For the moment, pour the solution back into the bucket. Once the deposits are gone, use the garden hose again. Thoroughly rinse out the inside of the cell, as chlorine and muratic acid shouldn't mix. Once you're sure it's thoroughly cleaned out, the process is done. Put the salt cell back into position; it doesn't matter which direction it goes on most units. Screw the unions back in place. Plug the unit back into the wall, and clear the inspection light on the control panel by holding down the up arrow or pressing down the diagnostic button for three seconds. You can keep the water-acid mixture in a clean bottle, though you should get rid of it by the time it suggests on the original bottle of acid. To dispose of it, look for hazardous waste disposal collection centers in your area, as that's the best way to get rid of it.
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Practice safety measures. Mix the muratic acid. Cap the cell. Pour the solution in. Wait for the foaming to end. Clean out the salt cell with water. Replace the salt cell. Store or dispose of the excess acid.