How to Buy an Adjustable Bed

How to Buy an Adjustable Bed



Adjustable beds are excellent for those who have injuries and need adjustments accordingly. People also buy these beds looking for a better night's sleep in a comfortable bed. With just a touch of a button, the adjustable bed can bring much more effective sleep to consumers.









1


Decide which size adjustable bed you want to buy. Depending on your sleeping arrangements, you may have to choose a bigger bed than you currently own.





2


Shop around at your local department stores or furniture stores. Even if you can find a better deal online, you must test out the beds before making the purchase.





3


Test each bed that you are interested in. Expensive beds are not always the best beds. Each person's body fits and molds to the beds differently.





4


Select a mattress first. There are many different mattress types such as memory-foam, air-bed, regular-coil and spring-type mattresses.





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Discuss with your doctor the mattress that you think is most comfortable. Talk with him to see if he feels that this bed is the best option for you. Even if you don't have an injury, speaking to your doctor provides you with more information.





6


Choose an adjustable base that caters to your exact needs. Consulting the salesman gives you a better idea of what you may be looking for.





7


Look over the warranty so that you know exactly what is covered and what isn't when you buy your adjustable bed.





8


Purchase the adjustable bed that is just right for you. Purchase your bed from a reputable company at the best price.


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How to Build a Japanese Rock Garden

How to Build a Japanese Rock Garden



Japanese rock gardens are made using only rocks and light-colored gravel. Five different types of stones can be used and they symbolize islands. Light-colored gravel, which symbolizes water around the islands is also added and raked into different patterns, which form symbolic waves around the islands. It's easy to build a Japanese rock garden, also known as a "Karesansui," and it's a wonderful activity for just about all ages. Read on to learn how to build a Japanese rock garden.







Things You'll Need:





A solid box, such as a fancy chocolates box




Sand from a playground or beach, or very fine gravel




Pebbles or small rocks and stones




A fork or miniature rake









1


Choose a box and fill it halfway to the top with sand or gravel. Gently shake the box to level out the sand or gravel and make it as smooth as possible.





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Use your fork and draw a pattern in the sand or gravel. Make your movements slow and purposeful. The idea is to create an atmosphere where you feel free to play and experiment, both physically and mentally, at least for a few moments at a time.





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Arrange your pebbles, stones and rocks into a pattern that seems calming to you. You can place them alone or in groups. Do not use any stone that bothers you in any way, including their color, shape or size. Once placed, rake the sand or gravel around the pebbles or stones in a circular pattern.





4


Make more than one Japanese rock garden. Keep one for yourself and give one away to a friend or someone else who could use a calming influence in their life.


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How to Breathe From the Belly

How to Breathe From the Belly



Breathing from the belly is a technique that allows a deeper, more calming and regulated breathing cycle. You also can use deep stomach breathing to alleviate pain in your back or chest injury or near a rib. Follow these steps to learn to breathe from the belly.









1


Sit or stand upright, with good posture. Put your hands at your sides or in your lap. Relax your shoulders. Make sure that your lower back is supporting your upper back, and your upper back is supporting your shoulders so they don't sag or roll forward. Keep your head back and chin facing forward.





2


Take a few minutes to monitor your breathing so that you begin to breathe with intention. Close your eyes and feel which part of your body each breath affects. Notice if you feel more pressure on your upper body, near your chest or by your belly.





3


Breathe in through your nose. As you inhale, expand your belly. Continue to inhale and let your belly expand until you start to feel a slight pressure on your chest. Stop inhaling and hold the breath for a moment.





4


Open your mouth slightly to exhale. Gently blow air out through your mouth while tightening your belly in order to "supply" your mouth with the air to push out. Exhale slowly while paying attention to air moving through your body. Stop exhaling once you feel that there is no more pressure on your belly.


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How to Boost Your Health with Nourishing Herbal Infusions

How to Boost Your Health with Nourishing Herbal Infusions



Are you wondering how to boost your health and have a healthy lifestyle? Herbal tea can help you do just that in a fun and easy way. Even something so simple as drinking a few cups of green tea each day can be so good for you.

But there are other herbs that are also good for you. For example, stinging nettle and oatstraw can enhance your health when taken on a daily basis. All you need to do is create a stronger brew.

Some herbalists call these "herbal infusions" which are basically herbs steeped for a longer period of time. When the right herbs are chosen, they can really enhance your health and increase energy and stamina.

The herbs used are typically considered food, not medicine. Try them one at a time and observe how your body reacts. Note - don't use green tea or black tea for this as steeping it for a while will make them too bitter.







Things You'll Need:





Choose one of these dried herbs: stinging nettle leaves, oatstraw leaves and lemon balm leaves




Boiling water




Quart mason jar







Instructions




1


Choose one of the herbs from the list above. Stinging nettle is typically used as a gentle aid to the adrenal glands. Oatstraw is considered a good one to take to help nourish the nervous system, the bones, and connective tissue. Lemon balm is a wonderful herb to pick if you have been under a lot of stress. Don't mix the herbs, just choose one so you can see how your body reacts.





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Place 1 cup of the herb in a quart mason jar. Make sure the jar and the lid are clean. No need to sterilize because you won't be keeping it around for very long.





3


Pour boiling water over the herb. Fill to the top. Make sure you release all the air bubbles with a chopstick.





4


Cover the jar tightly and set on the counter. Let it steep for four to eight hours.





5


Strain the infusion out of the mason jar. At this point you can either pour it over ice or reheat it and sweeten it. You can store the herb in the refrigerator for 24 to 36 hours.





6


After drinking the herbal tea, observe how your body reacts. If you don't like the taste or it doesn't seem to agree with you, don't drink the rest of it and try a different herb.








Tips & Warnings










Make sure you use only the herbs that are listed. Some herbs are not suited to be used this way.



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How to Boost the Immune System

How to Boost the Immune System



Inside your body is an immune system that is ready to defeat any single threat to the body's existence. If you are healthy, the immune system is successful, working hard seven days of the week. You cannot live without your immune system. Learn about boosting your immune system to improve your body's ability to fight disease. Read on to learn more.







Eat Healthy and Low-Fat Foods




1


Learn to like foods that boost your immune system like apples, oranges, leafy greens, broccoli, cantaloupe, brown rice and olive oil. Take a look at your food intake by listing the types of food that you eat each day. See if you can consume healthier food.





2


Eat vegetables, whole grains, beans, fruit, leafy greens and roots to build your body's ability to protect itself from becoming sick. Include fish and poultry in your diet because these foods give the body strength.





3


Stay away from high-fat desserts. Having a desert occasionally on special occasions is okay. Avoid deserts every day of the week or even three times a week. A consistent intake of high-fat diet food guarantees a decline in the body's immune system and eventually the start of a serious illness.





4


Cut down on dairy products, large quantities of red meat and eggs because these foods contain fats that are not easily digestible. Reduced fat in your diet will help reduce the changes of wearing the body down so it's defenses are weak.





5


Evaluate your eating habits in about two weeks to determine your progress on eating healthier foods.





6


Study and understand the importance of balancing your intake of vitamins and minerals. Too much of a good thing can cause an imbalance and thus the vitamins and minerals cannot perform their jobs to help protect you.



Consider Medicinal Herbs, Spices and Cancer-Fighting Foods




1


Take garlic because it is the powerful health enhancer. Many natural-health practitioners deem garlic as the cure-all plant. Its strong properties protect and stabilize the immune system when taken over a long period.





2


Drink green tea and black tea because they contain antioxidants, bioflavonoids, tannins and indoles. All of these antioxidants have proved to fight cancer.





3


Commit to learning about the use of medicinal plants from a traditional outlook. For centuries plants have been a natural resource for curing or easing body ailments due to the reduction of the immune system. Getting back to medicinal plants brings you closer to the natural process to help keep the body healthy.



Exercise to Build a Defense System




1


Walk 4 times a week, or if you are in better shape, jog 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes. Sweating and keeping the body moving and functioning beyond the normal daily routine boosts the immune system.





2


Start exercising if you don't exercise now. Keep in mind the benefits that result in simple starting an exercise program.








Tips & Warnings










Antioxidants prevent disease, boost the immune system, and slow the aging process. Protect your body from arthritis, allergies, cataracts, cancer, the common cold, the flu and heart disease by eating antioxidants.



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How to Make Sweatpants Summer Sexy

How to Make Sweatpants Summer Sexy



Every woman loves to be comfortable, but cute at the same time! You are all probably thinking "how can sweatpants be SEXY?" Well feat not ladies, it is possible! Depending on your level of dedication, they can be transformed from baggy to Bermuda, or gross to gaucho! Turn your winter-wear into a summer staple!







Things You'll Need:





sweatpants



scissors



permanent markers



paint



patches



fabric



hot glue / super glue









1


Take a pair of sweatpants that you have shoved under the bed that you have disregarded whether it be because they were too short, stained, or whatever your excuse not to wear them anymore is.




2


If they are stained, find a permanent marker the same color as the stain and create a design on top of or around the marked area. This will add a unique touch and save this once trashed treasure!




3


Do you hate the elastic at the bottoms of sweatpants? Or have you washed a pair of your sweatpants only to find them 2 inches shorter than they were pre-wash? Have no fear... the scissors are here! Put on your sweatpants and roll the bottoms up to the desired length. Mark with a piece of chalk or marker. Take the pants off and cut on the line to create a new pair of chic Capri's. For a more beach-y look, cut at the knee for a trendy pair of Bermuda sweat-shorts!




4


Pair any of these looks with flip flops and a tank top for a sun-filled day at the beach...or with sneakers and a tee for a strenuous workout at the gym...or even on a rainy day to escape the worry of having the bottom of your pants soaked with muddy rain water! Not only will your pants be weather appropriate, but unique and trendy too!




5


Accenting your new sexy sweatpants has infinite possibilities. Pull out your trust hot-glue (super glue works fine too!) and add rhinestones, beads, or patches! Acrylic paints and permanent markers also let you create wild patterns and designs that are one-of-a-kind!








Tips & Warnings










Remember: most sweatpants are cotton, which is a very breathable and weather friendly material! Have fun and always sport your summer sexy sweats!



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How to Make Sure High Heels Fit Correctly

How to Make Sure High Heels Fit Correctly



Since walking gracefully in high heels requires balance, you need to make sure that the shoes fit correctly. A shoe that doesn't fit can lead to all sorts of problems, including calluses, corns and falls. When you try the shoes on, you should take a minute to test the fit.









Step
1



Put the shoes securely on your feet. Try on the shoe just like you would wear it. This means putting both shoes on and securing any buckles.




Step
2



Walk across the room. Once you have a pair of heels on your feet, you need to walk around a bit in order to test the fit. A shoe that feels comfortable while you're sitting down may be painful to walk in.




Step
3



Turn around. After you walk in a straight line, see how the heels feel when you make a quick turn. Your shoes should not give at all when you make the turn




Step
4



Examine the way that your feet feel in the high heels. Determine whether or not you feel any pain or discomfort in your heels or toes. In addition, once you take weight off the shoes, your feet should not feel sore.




Step
5



Check if the high heels stay on your feet. If they stay secure while you are moving and feel comfortable, then you have found a good fitting pair.







Tips & Warnings









Obviously your comfort level when trying on the shoe is also affected by the type of heels you want. Very high heels with a pointed toe are going to feel less comfortable than a lower heeled pump.








To get an idea of how the heels fit when wearing stockings, use the store's disposable stocking socks when trying the shoes on.



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