Elevating the bruised area forces your blood to pump uphill, which reduces the blood flow to the area. Reducing the blood flow helps keep the swelling down. For the best results, try to elevate the area so that it is above your heart. Try not to overuse the area where you got the bruise. Your tissue needs time to repair itself, and resting can help it do that. Using the muscles too much can cause further damage. John's wort. You may have heard that St. John's wort is sometimes used as a natural antidepressant. However, some people also use it to help with bruises because they believe it helps shrink tissues and slow down bleeding. To use, apply the oil version of this supplement to your bruise three times a day. Though it may be tempting to rub your bruise to help it feel better, doing so can actually cause more damage. Like St. John's wort, some people have luck gently applying vitamin K to the bruise because vitamin K helps with clotting. Find the cream version to use on your bruise, and use it twice a day. This is often recommended by plastic surgeons to reduce bruising. Try rubbing an arnica cream, ointment, or salve onto the bruised area to reduce inflammation and and soothe any aching.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep it elevated. Get some rest. Try St. Avoid massaging your bruise. Try vitamin K. Apply arnica.


Ankle jeans are especially suited to a neutral heel. The heels will also make you look taller and more svelte. Men can combine colored pants with neutral oxfords, loafers and low boots to dress up their colored pants. Stripes, chevrons, animal prints and floral patterns look splashy next to a bright color. Choose a pattern that has the pants color in them or opt for a black and white pattern. Pair warm colors, like pink, yellow, red and orange with gold. Pair cooler colors, like cobalt, green, purple and grey with silver belts, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. If you have teal jeans, try an aqua bag. This is especially cute if you have a white or neutral top. Semi-precious stones, like rose quartz look great with pink pants. Look through your jewelry box to find coordinating colors and wear them over a white, black, denim or beige shirt.
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One-sentence summary -- Wear heels with straight or skinny colored pants. Consider patterned ballet shoes or heels for an extra burst of color. Pick gold or silver accessories. Use a bag in a similar shade. Wear coordinating stones or lacquered jewelry.


You are almost done constructing the table. Now is a good time to check its stability. Push against each component to see how sturdy the table feels. When you’re satisfied, you are ready to create the seats. If any component wiggles, it may not be sturdy. Make sure the boards are flush and screwed tightly together. Lay them on the ground or on a sawhorse. Make sure you put the better sides facedown, since they will form the top part of each seat. Keep the edges of the boards flush with one another and separate them using 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) wood spacers or nails. Connect 2 boards per bench. Keep the benches separate. Spread a line of polyurethane adhesive along the bench’s width. Then, press the cleat onto it directly in the center. Drill a pair of 5⁄32 in (0.40 cm) wide pilot holes through each cleat and into the bench boards. Screw them in place with 2 1⁄2 in (6.4 cm) deck screws.  Place the holes about 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) away from the edges of each cleat. For additional stability, create 4 more cleats. Place them as close to the ends of the benches as possible. Lay the benches over the supports so the cleats face the ground. Locate the points where each board meets the supports. Along the center of each board, drill down into the support. Place more 3 in (7.6 cm) deck screws to secure the benches in place. You will need to create 2 holes for each board for a total of 4 holes per bench. Use a saber saw or router to round off the table’s edges. Remove about 2 in (5.1 cm) off of each corner. Work carefully to ensure the table looks even on all sides. While doing this is optional, it is recommended to prevent injuries from anyone bumping into sharp corners. Rub the sandpaper lightly along the table’s grain. This will eliminate any splinters or rough edges. Feel the table with your hand afterwards. Make sure it feels smooth to the touch. Avoid pressing too hard. If the sandpaper leaves scratches on the table, use less pressure. the wood to waterproof it if you desire. Try using a silicone or polyurethane sealer or wood stain. Spread the sealer or stain over the wood evenly with a rag, then let it dry for about 2 hours or the length of time specified by the manufacturer. Recoat the wood once or twice to protect your picnic table from the elements. Wood stain products turn the wood a darker color. Apply the stain in a light initial layer, then add more in subsequent layers until the table reaches the shade you desire.
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One-sentence summary -- Invert the table so it is standing on its legs. Align the bench boards together on a flat surface. Attach the cleats to each bench. Screw the bench boards to the support boards. Cut the corners off the tabletop at a 45 degree angle. Sand the table with 220-grit sandpaper. Seal


The container needs to be big enough to house the mouthpiece and cover it in liquid. Place the mouthpiece tip down inside the container. The container itself can rest inside a sink. At least once a month but preferably once a week, deep clean the mouthpiece. Use a solution of half water and half white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. Either one will work to deeply clean the mouthpiece. These substances are not strong enough to damage the instrument. The water should be cool or warm, never hot. A typical dish soap is also capable of cleaning the mouthpiece in cool or warm water. After the mouthpiece has soaked for several minutes, scrub it with a gentle brush to remove any buildup. Stores sell specialty mouthpiece brushes that won’t scratch your instrument. A baby toothbrush can also be used to remove limescale. Put the mouthpiece under a faucet of cool or warm water. The water washes away the soap, vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide and helps remove any remaining limescale. Repeat previous steps for a mouthpiece that is still dirty. This isn’t required, but germicide ensures that all the bacteria is removed from the mouthpiece. Sterisol is regularly sold for instrument cleaning, but mouthwash can also be used. Soak the mouthpiece in a small container of the solution. Use a paper towel or soft cloth to remove all moisture before reassembling the clarinet or storing the parts. Leftover moisture can damage the pads in the clarinet or create a breeding ground for bacteria inside your instrument case. You can leave the mouthpiece to dry on the paper towel or cloth to make sure all the moisture is gone.
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Choose a small container. Fill the container. Brush off limescale. Rinse the mouthpiece. Use sterisol. Wipe the mouthpiece dry.