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Keeping yourself hydrated helps to fight disease. It will also help to keep your throat moist, reducing pain. Do not drink alcohol, coffee and caffeinated soda, all of which can make dehydration worse. Dissolve a ½ teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water. Gargling several times a day has been shown to reduce swelling and remove irritants, including bacteria. Add a ½ teaspoon of baking soda to help fight bacteria. Sucking on candies produces saliva, which keeps the throat moist. Anti-inflammatory lozenges and sprays should be used sparingly, for while they may dull throat pain temporarily, excessive use can make your sore throat worse. Do not give hard candies to children, as they may choke on them. Try popsicles or cold drinks instead. Honey will coat and soothe your throat, and it also contains anti-bacterial agents. Also consider adding it to warm drinks to improve their flavor and efficacy. Warning: Do not give honey to children under 1 year of age, as it can contain spores that result in infant botulism, a life-threatening disease. Lemon tea or tea with honey can help to soothe your throat. In addition, you might want to try one of these warm drinks:  Chamomile Tea – Chamomile contains anti-bacterial agents and natural pain-killers that will soothe your throat.  Apple Cider Vinegar – The vinegar helps to kill germs and soothes the throat. Mix 1 tablespoon with 1 tablespoon of honey and a cup of warm water. It has a strong flavor, so gargle and spit if you don’t wish to swallow it.  Steeped Marshmallow Root, Licorice Root, or Elm Bark – These substances are all demulcents, agents that relieve inflammation of mucus membranes like the tonsils by help to coating them with a protective film. You can buy teas with these ingredients or make your own. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried root or bark and let it steep for 30 to 60 minutes. Strain and drink.  Ginger – Ginger contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial agents. Start with a 2-inch piece of ginger root. Peel it, cut it into small pieces, and crush it. Add the crushed ginger to 2 cups of boiling water and boil for 3-5 minutes. Drink when cool enough. The sodium has anti-inflammatory properties. Chicken soup is also a good source of nutrients, which will help you fight off the disease causing your sore tonsils. You need nutrients to fight disease, and if you’re throat hurts to much to eat, ice cream is one solution. It’s easy to swallow, and the cold will soothe your throat. Garlic contains allicin, a compound that kills bacteria and also has anti-viral properties. So while sucking on it won’t do any favors for your breath, it can destroy the germs that are causing your sore throat. Cloves contain eugenol, a natural painkiller and anti-bacterial agent. Put one or more cloves in your mouth, suck on them until they are soft, and then chew like gum. Cloves are safe to swallow.

summary: Drink plenty of fluids. Gargle with saltwater once an hour. Suck on hard candies. Eat a spoonful of honey. Drink warm liquids. Make some chicken soup. Eat a scoop of ice cream. Suck on garlic. Chew on cloves.


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Try adding grilled prime rib, crumbled chorizo sausage, bacon, bell peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese. Serve with hash browns and toast. Make sure to fully cook all meat before adding it to your omelet. Cooking raw meat in your omelet won't give it enough time to fully cook and is dangerous to eat. After adding a little dash of salt and pepper, try some diced garlic, chili powder, parsley, chive, Worcestershire sauce, or anything else you'd like. Take care not to let your tuna get too salty or spicy. When experimenting with seasonings, add them in small amounts and taste before deciding to add more. Create your own unique mixture of your favorite ingredients and flavors. Mix your tuna in a bowl with diced onions, fresh cilantro, sliced mushrooms, grated cheese, spinach, bell pepper, or anything else you'd like. You can get as creative as you want. If you would like to add filling after cooking, don't fold your omelet. Instead, sprinkle your tuna over the entire surface and flip your omelet at one flat piece. Place the flat omelet onto your plate and fill it with fresh spinach and cream cheese, or anything else you'd like, and then fold it. This way, you can add cold fresh vegetables and other ingredients without them getting warm and soggy.

summary: Make a meat lover's tuna omelet. Season your tuna. Get creative with the filling. Add cold fillings.


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to preserve its natural appearance. Stain penetrates the wood, rather than sitting on top of it, and it allows you to see the natural grain in the wood. It’s a good option if you want to keep the look of the wood but you don’t like the exact shade. If you want to stain the wood, you'll need to strip it first. Acrylic paint is a good option for most furniture pieces because it adheres to most surfaces and is available in a wide range of shades. As it dries, it levels out to a smooth finish, so it doesn't show brush marks as much as some other paints might.  Acrylic paint has an eggshell finish, also called a satin finish, meaning it has a little shine once it dries, but not much. Acrylic can be used to paint wood, metal, and plastic furniture. It can even be used to decorate glass, so if you have a table with a glass top, you can use one color on the legs, then use another color to paint a design directly on the glass. Latex paint is commonly used for painting walls, so it’s affordable and easy to find. However, while it bonds well to unfinished wood, it may not be as durable on other surfaces, even if you prepped the furniture properly. Latex paint comes in a full range of finishes, from flat to glossy. Chalkboard paint has a chalky, matte finish, and it’s a great way to add a trendy look to an old piece of furniture. It dries quickly, so use light, thin coats to avoid leaving brush strokes.  Chalk paint will adhere to almost any surface, even if it's very glossy. You can paint wood, plastic, metal, stone, glass, and more, making it a versatile option for furniture. Chalkboard paint is great for creating a distressed look. After it dries, lightly rough it up with a piece of 220-grit sandpaper. Focus especially around the edges or handles, where wear would naturally occur. The only limit to the color you choose is your own imagination! Match the paint color to the other decorations in the room, or choose a unique color to make the piece stand out. When you’re choosing the color, think about the proportion of the furniture to the room it’s in. A bright or bold color on a very large piece of furniture can be overwhelming.  Consider painting a large bookshelf the same color as the walls in your room to help it blend in. Primary colors are perfect for a kids’ room! Elegant colors like cream and gold are a beautiful option for painted furniture in a more formal setting.
summary: Stain the wood Use acrylic paint for a smooth finish on most projects. Choose latex paint for unfinished wood projects. Opt for chalkboard paint for a super-matte, modern look. Be creative with the color.