With that, you may be surprised to learn that while many people associate bad weather (for example, cold and rainy) with “bad pain,” a hot, sticky summer day can aggravate a pain disorder, as well. In fact, for some people, heat is actually worse than cold for their pain. Chronic Pain Disorders and Heat Let’s take a look at a few chronic pain disorders, how they may be influenced by the hot temperatures of summer, and what you can do to proactively beat the heat....

The estimated $1 billion jackpot for Monday (10/31/2022) has an estimated cash value option of $497.3 million. Both the grand prize and cash option are a lot of money and would certainly make someone’s Halloween extremely happy on Monday. How much is a lot of money? Better yet, how tall is $1 billion? If someone were to stack $100 bills to reach Monday’s $1 billion jackpot, it would reach the top of the Willis Tower in Chicago – twice....

What the Nervous System Does Your nervous system is made up of two main parts: the brain and the spinal cord, which combine to form the central nervous system; and the sensory and motor nerves, which form the peripheral nervous system. The names make it easy to picture: the brain and spinal cord are the hubs, while the sensory and motor nerves stretch out to provide access to all areas of the body....

The thyroid directly affects your ovaries and indirectly interacts with sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG is a protein that “sticks” to reproductive hormones so they can be carried throughout your body. Menstrual problems tend to be most common in those with severe thyroid disease and less common in those with more mild or moderate cases. This article explains why thyroid disorders can cause menstrual irregularities. It also covers some of the most common menstrual symptoms related to thyroid disorders, plus what you can do about them....

One of the best ways is to conduct a digital marketing audit. The purpose of the audit is to step back, evaluate your efforts, evaluate the landscape, assess your competitors and build a plan to move forward. The goal of the audit is to understand your performance and the changes you can make to accelerate your success. Often, it is helpful to get an outside perspective that is unbiased and has additional perspective and expertise....

The main event has Henry Cejudo defending his flyweight title against bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. When MMA fans get treated to a great fight like this, there are certainly plenty of bets to be made. Let’s take a look at some of them. MORE: Join DAZN to watch 100+ fight nights per year Cejudo vs. Dillashaw odds As of Jan. 17, online sportsbook, SBR has Dillashaw as a sizable favorite....

Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams—three of the most popular tools—offer ways to use virtual backgrounds for extra privacy or simply a change of scenery. Another way of achieving that without uploading images is blurring the background altogether. Luckily, that feature is also now available on all three video conferencing tools, making it quick and easy to hide your surroundings from workmates, friends or family. Here’s how to toggle the blurred background feature both before and during meetings....

Peace lilies can be identified by their dark green foliage and white-sheathed flowers. Speaking to Newsweek, plant expert Lisa Eldred Steinkopf of The Houseplant Guru website said some may assume the flower is the oval-shaped white “flag” of the plant, which is the most obvious part of the plant. However, this is actually called a spathe and is a modified leaf. It protects the plant’s “true flower structure,” which is known as a spadix, she explained....

In 1810, just before dawn on September 16, a priest named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rallied Mexicans in a call for a revolution, delivering the “Grito de Dolores” battle cry. According to the U.S. Library of Congress, Hidalgo said: “My children, a new dispensation comes to us today…Will you free yourselves? Will you recover the lands stolen 300 years ago from your forefathers by the hated Spaniards? We must act at once....

Try serving and returning the ball a few times with each grip before deciding which is better suited for your game. A shake hands grip will allow you to make returns with more force, as well as put spin on the ball, while playing with a penhold grip puts the arm in a more natural position to use quick, brushing strokes. [2] X Research source A cheap, plain paddle can actually teach you to be more precise, as you’ll be forced to make sure you’re hitting the ball directly each and every time you serve and return....

To figure out the base notes of colognes, you can talk to the people at the perfume counter, who will be glad to assist you. You can also research perfumes online to find out more. Some gourmand perfumes to try are Salted Caramel by Shay and Blue, Candy by Prada, or Le Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain. Shalimar by Guerlain is a classic example of this type of scent. Hypnose by Lancome is a perfume in this category....

Pick-ups will be placed under the strings near when the guitar is plucked. There may be as few as one pick-up and as many as three or four, depending on the guitar. These are used to pick up the sound of the guitar, which vibrates an internal magnetic coil, producing an electric signal that travels through the amplifier. Volume knobs will be included, sometimes as many as three. These allow you to adjust the output volume of the guitar....

For example, if you wear lots of green, choose a shade of green to complement your wardrobe. Red Pink Bright blue Magenta Bright green Coral Turquoise Peach Cobalt Blue Lavender If you have green eyes, try a matching shade of green for hair color. If you want to create contrast with a complementary hair color, consider red or purple. [3] X Research source Brown is neutral, so it’s harder to create contrast if you have brown eyes....

By moving the cilantro around, you help to rinse away dirt particles underneath and between the leaves[1] X Research source For instance, pico de gallo is usually made with cilantro leaves. [3] X Expert Source Randall ChambersPersonal Chef Expert Interview. 1 March 2022. You can place a moist washcloth underneath the cutting board to help provide traction so the cutting board does not slide around when you are chopping the cilantro bundle....

When listing the name, put the last name first, followed by a comma and the first and middle names (if available). It should look like the following name: Roberts, Rebeca Jean. Put a period after the name. In the case of authors, you’re now allowed to use a handle (such as a Twitter handle) rather than the author’s name if you can’t find a name, such as @felinesforthewin. [3] X Research source...

Some string algae is beneficial to the pond’s health. The algae that sticks on the pool liner, as long as its growth is under control, protects fish and combats green water caused by other algae. Try to control the algae using natural maintenance methods such as by adding plants, aerating the water, and removing waste yearly. [2] X Research source Results will vary between ponds, but you can increase the amount of hydrogen peroxide as needed....

On some cars, the valve is on top of the engine or off to the right side. [4] X Research source If you’re still unsure where your car’s valve is located, check your car’s manual. Or, search online for your car’s make and model with “purge solenoid valve. ” Take a picture of the valve, tubes, and connectors so you know where everything goes when it comes time to reinstall it....

If you are not 100% certain the material is Bakelite, use the methods in the identification section to confirm it before continuing. If you have a strong nose, you might notice a diagnostic smell while rubbing the plastic. Use Magnolia Glayzit or Soft Scrub for slightly faded Bakelite. Use Brasso, Novus plastic polish, Simichrome metal polish, or an automobile rubbing compound to treat more severe fading and/or light scratches. [2] X Research source Brasso is usually the cheapest, but may require more elbow grease....

You may look for common brands of toilet cleaner at your local hardware store or in the cleaning aisle at your grocery store. Many eco-friendly toilet cleaners are made with plant and mineral-based products. They may also be scented with lemon, mint, or pine, a bonus for making your grout smell less wet or dirty. Bleach can also strip the water-repellant materials that are in the grout, leading to damaged grout in the future, especially in showers or bathrooms....