My client Amy recently asked for help because whenever she got overwhelmed at work, she’d freeze as if her brain had blown a fuse. She’d find herself mindlessly clicking a retractable pen for minutes at a time, or frantically scrolling through documents without even seeing them. Her brain’s power grid was overloaded, so the result was like summer in the city when everyone’s running an air conditioner: the lights flicker, and then go out.

Stretch the Diaphragm

When the pain strikes, stop running and press your fingers into the diaphragm where it hurts most. This will hopefully loosen up the stretched ligaments. While holding your fingers in that spot, make a tiny ‘O’ with your mouth and breathe out as forcefully as you can.

Soup

Get a huge boost in calcium with an easy soup made from broth made with bone-in parts. Chicken bones contain loads of calcium and magnesium, which are essential for the production and regrowth of healthy bones in humans. Include bony chicken parts in your soup broth and add vinegar to the pot, too—this can help draw out the calcium.

Silver Storage

If you didn’t get it as a wedding present, you may have silver cutlery that has been passed down from generation to generation. This beautiful silverware is always a nice treat on a special occasion. But as you’ve probably discovered, silver will eventually tarnish if exposed to air for an extended period of time.

Bananarama

If you suffer from dry eyes on a regular basis, start adding more bananas to your diet! Bananas are rich in potassium, a mineral that can help relieve dry eye. Other great sources of potassium include kidney beans, potatoes, raisins, and avocados.

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