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• How to Make Rice Milk
• How to Become a Psychotherapist
• How to Prevent Earwax Buildup

How to Make Rice Milk Posted: 29 Jul 2019 01:00 AM PDT Rice milk is a delicious alternative to dairy milk! These simple recipes take less than 5 minutes to make and only require staple pantry ingredients. If you want a traditional rice milk taste, use white rice to make your milk. If you prefer a more earthy taste, blend brown rice with water to make the milk. Both of these options are quick, easy, and yummy! EditIngredients EditMaking White Rice Milk of water 1 cup (200 grams) of cooked white rice Makes 4 cups of rice milk EditCreating Brown Rice Milk of water ½ cup (100 grams) of cooked brown rice 4 dates Makes 2 cups of rice milk EditSteps EditMaking White Rice Milk Measure the rice and water into a blender. Add of water and 1 cup (200 grams) of cooked white rice into your blender. For the purest rice milk, use filtered water, as this has very few added chemicals or minerals in it.[1] Both a food processor or a smoothie maker will work for making rice milk. The more powerful your blender is – the smoother your rice milk will be. Blend the ingredients for 1 minute. Turn the blender onto the highest setting and wait 1 minute for it to blend the rice and water into a smooth liquid. If the liquid is still a little lumpy after 1 minute, blend it for another minute or until it is smooth.[2] Avoid using other kitchen appliances while you are using the blender, as the high wattage required can cause a fuse to blow in your multi-box. Store the milk in your fridge and stir it before you drink it. Rice milk tends to taste best cool; however, it can also be enjoyed straight from the blender. If you want cool milk, leave it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Stir the milk vigorously before you drink it to ensure that the water and blended rice are fully combined.[3] Keep the milk for up to 5 days.[4] EditCreating Brown Rice Milk Add the water, brown rice, and dates into your blender. Measure of water and ½ cup (100 grams) of cooked brown rice into the blender and then add 4 dates. For best results, use a high-speed blender; however, a food processor will also work.[5] The dates help to give the milk a slightly sweeter taste, if you want a sugar-free milk, simply leave them out. Blend the mixture until it turns into a smooth liquid. Turn the blender on and wait for the rice to disintegrate into the water to form a milky liquid. This normally takes about 2 minutes. The longer that you blend the rice and water – the lighter the consistency of your milk.[6] Pour the liquid through a fine sieve to remove any lumps, if desired. The thick texture of brown rice means that sometimes small chunks remain after you have blended it. If you like extra smooth rice milk, simply place a fine sieve over a wide-necked bottle and slowly pour the liquid through the strainer.[7] Compost the leftover rice chunks or throw them in the trash. Enjoy the rice milk fresh or keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Pour the delicious rice milk into a cup and drink it fresh. If you prefer a cooler taste, place it in the fridge to cool down for half an hour. If you notice the water sitting on the top of the milk after it has been in the fridge, simply stir it to recombine the rice and water.[8] If the milk starts to smell bad, this indicates that it has gone off and should be thrown away. EditThings You'll Need EditMaking White Rice Milk Measuring cups Blender EditCreating Brown Rice Milk Measuring cups Blender Fine sieve Wide-necked bottle EditRelated wikiHows Make Soy Milk Make Almond Milk EditReferences EditQuick Summary Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

How to Become a Psychotherapist Posted: 28 Jul 2019 05:00 PM PDT Psychotherapists are trained professionals that treat emotional problems in patients. A psychotherapist could be a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or counselor, depending on their level of education and accreditation.[1] You'll need to determine whether you want to be a medical professional or standard counselor before pursuing a career in psychotherapy. Once you've chosen a career path, you'll want to figure out where you want to practice and who your clients will be. EditSteps EditChoosing between Different Psychotherapy Careers Pursue psychiatry if you want the ability to prescribe medication. Psychiatrists are medical doctors, which means that you'll need to go to a psychiatry program at a medical school after completing your bachelor's degree. Psychiatrists are trained in both medical pharmacology as well as traditional forms of talk therapy and counseling. Pursue a career in psychiatry if you want to have the largest access to therapeutic resources.[2] You'll need to pass the Medical College Admissions Test, or MCAT, in order to apply to medical school. Doing well on the MCAT is important because medical schools tend to be highly competitive and very selective. Make sure that you fully prepare yourself for the MCAT by studying well in advance of your test date.[3] Become a psychologist if you want to focus on talk therapy. Psychologists are non-medical doctors that specialize in mental health and human behavior. To become a psychologist, you'll have to complete a PhD program after receiving your bachelor's degree. Consider becoming a psychologist if you're mainly interested in therapeutic practices that don't require medication, like marriage counseling or individual therapy.[4] PhD is shorthand for Doctor of Philosophy. An individual with a PhD is still considered a doctor, they just can't prescribe medicine.[5] PhD programs can be highly competitive and expensive, so don't assume that the path to becoming a psychologist will be easier than the path to becoming a psychiatrist. Train to become a counselor or social worker to focus on general needs. Social work and counseling are general terms for trained professionals that help people in need. Social workers and counselors often work with struggling families, children, or people dealing with addiction, and their patients often don't suffer from mental illnesses. You typically have to become licensed as a social worker and counselor, and the requirements depend on the state or country that you live in.[6] Social workers and counselors often work for family welfare groups, government agencies, public clinics, or schools. Social workers and counselors usually specialize in a specific area of counseling, but this isn't always necessary. EditBecoming a Medical Psychotherapist Complete a bachelor's degree in a major that's relevant to psychotherapy. If you plan on becoming a psychologist, you may want to consider an undergraduate major in education, psychology, or both. You could also consider a degree in social work.[7] If you're interested in psychiatry, consider a science-based major that will help you in medical school. Chemistry, biology, or pre-med are all excellent choices.[8] Your grades will determine what kind of medical schools and PhD programs you can get into, so work hard as a college student to get the best grades you can! Pass the MCAT, GRE, or both depending on your desired program. Medical schools require the MCAT exam, while most PhD programs require the GRE (or Graduate Record Examination).[9] Medical schools will sometimes require both tests, while PhD programs rarely do.[10] Once you've completed the necessary exams, you can use your scores and previous grades to complete applications to the programs of your choice. Apply to medical schools or PhD programs based on your goals. Research potential programs or medical schools carefully. Most programs or medical schools focus on a handful of particular specialized programs, so consider what you want to study before applying. To apply, send your required test scores to your school of choice along with their school-specific application. Applications for medical schools and PhD programs are always listed on a school's website. Read their requirements thoroughly to understand what you need to do to be accepted. Finish your program by choosing a specialty or focus. In medical school, you'll have to choose a specific area of your field to focus on. In a PhD program, you'll have to complete a thesis (an extensive research project) that tackles a highly specialized topic in your field. You don't need to choose your specialty right away, but it's a good idea to make an informed decision early on in your post-undergraduate studies.[11] The autism spectrum, trauma, and developmental psychopathology are all common specialties. Choose a specialty that appeals to your areas of interest. Become a licensed medical therapist in your state or country. Having a degree does not make you a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. You'll have to register your medical licenses and degrees with the state or country that you plan to practice in. There is typically a fee associated with this process. Once you've received your license to practice, you can begin working in your field.[12] The specific requirements for your state can be found online, usually on the website of your state's Board of Psychology. Most states require supervised professional experience, a licensing exam, and a distinct application form accompanied by transcripts.[13] EditPursuing Psychotherapy as a Counselor or Social Worker Complete a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling. Take your specific career goals into account when selecting a major. If you plan on becoming a drug counselor or child welfare specialist, social work may be a better major than psychology. If you want to focus on in-depth and long-term counseling, a degree in psychology may be better. You may want to consider minoring in sociology, political science, or a foreign language as well. These minors will pair well with you degree and will make you more marketable to potential employers.[14] Obtain a Master of Social Work (MSW) if you want or need additional accreditation. Many states and countries require social workers to complete a master's degree in social work. While some schools may ask you to take the GRE, most of them won't require an advanced test. In your master's program, you will specialize in a specific field within your discipline, and you may be required to complete a thesis.[15] Apply for licensure or certification in the country or state where you live. Every state and country has different requirements for social worker accreditation. You will likely need to complete an application and pass a state-specific exam in order to earn your social worker's license. There is usually a fee associated with these applications and tests.[16] You may have to pass the Association of Social Work Boards exam (or ASWB). This is a common test required by states in the United States to become a professional social worker.[17] Social worker licensing is state-specific. Requirements for each state are compiled online by Social Work Licensure, an organization of practicing social workers that track each state's laws regarding certification.[18] Most states require a clinical exam, references, and a documentation of social work training and experience.[19] EditStarting Your Career Apply for an entry level position in psychology or psychiatry to get experience. Psychologists and psychiatrists often start out as research assistants or psychiatric technicians. Research assistants generally don't work directly with patients in a therapeutic setting and tend to focus on research and publication. Psychiatric technicians work as part of a team in a medical or mental health facility, such as a hospital, clinic, or rehabilitation center.[20] Be open to opportunities in fields that may not work directly with patients at first. It often takes some time to get experience behind the scenes before tackling clinical work. Bring a resume and samples of your psychotherapeutic research with you to your interviews. You'll need to be prepared to talk about your research in detail, so bring work samples to share. Enter the field as a social worker or counselor based on your focus. Hospitals, schools, public clinics, and government agencies are all excellent places to start looking for work. Use your educational background as a starting point to find a job that matches your experience. If your studies focused on youth counseling, consider working for a nearby school or your local department of family services or child welfare. If your emphasis in school was on drug counseling, look for openings at rehabilitation centers or health clinics.[21] Due to the fact that social workers tend to require less schooling than psychiatrists or psychologists, feel free to apply to positions outside of your specific area of expertise. Many openings don't require specific experience or schooling.[22] Research your organization carefully before showing up to an interview. A for-profit organization is going to ask different questions than a non-profit or government agency. Open a private practice if you have a business plan and can find clients. Starting a private practice involves opening a business, and can take years of financial maneuvering to get going. You'll want to start by developing a business plan, finding an office, and registering your business. All of this can seem difficult and overwhelming, so make sure that it's financially feasible by doing your research before taking the leap.[23] Psychologists and psychiatrists often rent out a smaller office in a larger building since they tend to require very little space to work. Social workers and counselors rarely open private practices, but you can always start a business that provides social work or counseling on a consultation basis. Build a client base by looking for referrals and advertising your services. Getting referrals from other doctors or professionals in adjacent fields of study are often a great way to build a client base. Let colleagues know what your services are, and tell them that you're always open to consultations. Similarly, you can advertise your services online so that patients can learn more about what you do.[24] Consider making a professional website so that potential clients can learn about what you do and have the ability to contact you directly. 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How to Prevent Earwax Buildup Posted: 28 Jul 2019 09:00 AM PDT If you find that you often have an excessive amount of earwax built up in your ear canals, you may be interested in finding out ways to decrease the wax buildup. Excess wax buildup can lead to temporarily blocked hearing or, more seriously, ear infections. Rather than trying to clear out earwax with cotton swabs, try using ear drops or olive oil to loosen ear wax. It should fall out on its own. If you often find yourself with blocked ear canals or ear infections, pay a visit to your doctor. EditSteps EditSoftening Earwax Pour 5-6 drops of water in each ear canal to reduce earwax buildup. Dripping a little distilled water into your ear canals is a great way to help your body expel extra earwax. Use a plastic water dropper, and deposit 5-6 drops into 1 ear canal. Lean your head to the side so the water stays in the ear canal. Then use a clean tissue to swab the water—and loosened wax—out of your ear. Then repeat the process with your other ear.[1] If you find that regular distilled water doesn't work very effectively, try using a saline solution. You can purchase saline solution from a drugstore or pharmacy. Drip 2-3 drops of olive oil into each ear twice a day. If your ears are still blocked after you've used water, try olive oil instead. Ideally, put drops in your ear canals once in the morning and once in the evening. Use a plastic liquid dropper to make sure you don't put in too much oil, and to deposit the drops accurately inside the ear canal. Keep this up for 5-6 days, or until your ears feel less congested.[2] Over the following 2 weeks, you'll notice small chunks of earwax coming out of your ears when you're sleeping. If you don't happen to have olive oil around your home, you can use almond oil instead. Both can be purchased in a cooking or baking aisle of your local grocery store. Allow earwax to fall out of your ears on its own. In most cases, our ears are self-regulating and do a good job of expelling extra build-up earwax. It's only when the inner ear fails to do this that you'll need to step in and take steps to prevent excess wax from building up. But, in nearly all cases—and especially after the wax has been adequately softened up—your ears are able to regulate themselves and expel wax as needed.[3] You'll often notice a few lumps of earwax on your pillow when you wake up in the morning, or a smear of earwax on your towel after you've taken a hot shower. EditAvoiding Earwax Impaction Moderate your usage of ear buds and earplugs. People often force small, rounded earbuds deep into their ear canals to listen to music, or sleep with earplugs in for 6-8 hours at a time. Both of these types of objects can prevent your body from expelling earwax and can force wax deeper into your ear canal. So, try to sleep without the earplugs, and take the earbuds out after 20 or 30 minutes of usage.[4] People who use hearing aids also often experience excessive amounts of built-up earwax. Talk to your doctor about ways to reduce earwax buildup if you use hearing aids. Avoid inserting foreign objects into your ear canal. Trying to use a foreign object to scoop earwax out of your ear canal typically only pushes the wax farther in. This includes cotton swabs! Never put paperclips, toothpicks, hair clips or any other metal objects in your ears while trying to extract wax. Only use cotton swabs to clean the outer swirls of your ear and to remove wax from the opening of your ear canal.[5] The risk posed by these objects is severe. In a worst-case scenario, you could seriously harm your ear drum or even dislocate the hearing bones if you insert a foreign object too deep into your ear. Do not use ear candles to clear excess wax from your ear canal. There is very little medical evidence that ear candles have any positive effects. They're almost entirely ineffective at removing earwax from the ear canal, or loosening earwax so it can be removed by other means. So, leave the ear candles on the shelf and use olive oil or hydrogen peroxide drops instead.[6] Worse, if you insert the ear candle too deep in your ear, it can cause damage to the drum and canal. EditRemoving Earwax Blockages Place 5 drops of hydrogen peroxide into each ear for a strong cleanse. Hydrogen peroxide works similarly to most OTC chemical ear drops. Lie on 1 side and use a plastic water dropper to drip 5 drops of peroxide into the canal. Continue reclining for 5 minutes, so the peroxide can soak down into the canal and loosen up wax. Once 5 minutes have passed, sit up, place a tissue over your ear, and tilt your head so that the peroxide drains out of your ear. Then repeat the process with your other ear.[7] It's normal to hear a crackling sound while the hydrogen peroxide is soaking inside your ear. The small popping bubbles help to loosen up earwax. Clear earwax out using OTC chemical drops if peroxide isn't effective. Visit your local drugstore or pharmacy and look for drops designed to remove built-up earwax. Most of the drops work by releasing a foaming or bubbling agent that works its way into your ear canal and loosens up excess wax. Once the chemical drops have been in your ear for as long as directed on the packaging, use a tissue to wipe your ear dry.[8] Follow the directions on the packaging closely, and stop using the drops if you experience pain in your inner ear. Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you have ear pain. Symptoms like ear pain, a feeling of fullness in your inner ear, or temporary hearing loss can indicate a buildup of wax against your ear drum. See your doctor if you experience these symptoms, rather than trying to dig the earwax out yourself. While you're speaking with the doctor, ask if they have any tips for at-home ways to safely treat earwax buildup.[9] See the doctor promptly if you notice any drainage trickling out of 1 or both ears. Use medicated eardrops nightly if your doctor suggests them. If your ears are prone to building up excessive amounts of wax, your doctor may advise you to loosen the wax up with over-the-counter eardrops. Drip 5-6 droplets into each ear, and tilt your head to 1 side so that the drops stay in for about 5 minutes on each side. The drops will lubricate your ear canals enough that the wax will fall out on its own.[10] Most commercial ear drops will contain a mild medical cleansing agent, such as carbamide peroxide. You can purchase eardrops at any pharmacy, drugstore, or large grocery store. They'll most likely be in the same part of the store as the eye drops. Ask your doctor to flush or suction the excess wax out. If built-up earwax is causing hearing loss or pain, see if your doctor can remove it while you're in the office. The 2 most common procedures are ear irrigation (in which the wax is flushed out with water) and microsuction (in which the wax is sucked out with a tiny vacuum). Neither procedure should take more than 15-20 minutes, and both are painless.[11] Not all doctor's offices will be equipped to perform these procedures. If your doctor doesn't have the equipment, they can refer you to an ENT doctor to clear out the earwax. EditTips In medical terminology, earwax is called "cerumen." It lubricates your ears, helps prevent itching, and keeps your ears free from infections.[12] Earwax is actually created in the outer third of the ear canal, fairly far away from the eardrum. If you often wear earbuds or sleep with earplugs in, though, you may be inadvertently pushing the wax back until it butts up against your eardrum. Certain ways of cleaning your ears—including shoving a cotton swab too deep in the canal—can actually force earwax deeper into the canal, rather than extracting it.[13] EditWarnings If you experience any bleeding from 1 or both ears, visit an Urgent Care center or emergency room immediately.[14] Do not use chemical drops to remove excessive earwax if you have a perforated eardrum.[15] EditReferences Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

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