Over-the-counter cortisone creams and calamine lotion can help relieve some of the itchiness of a poison ivy rash. Follow label directions when applying. Be sure to wash and dry the area before reapplying.

Other products that can help with itching include:

-aloe vera gel

-a 3-to-1 ratio of baking soda to water paste applied to the skin

-cucumber slices placed over the rash

You can also crush the cucumber into a paste and apply it on the rash to soothe your skin.

A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains is a great way to normalize your blood pressure. The eating plan is commonly referred to as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH diet.

While it may be challenging for you to alter your eating habits, here are a few helpful tips you can use during the process:

- Maintain a food journal: Journalizing what you eat, when, and how much can give you an excellent insight into your eating habits, even if you do it only for a week.

- Boost your potassium levels: Potassium is effective for nullifying, at least to a certain extent, sodium’s effects on blood pressure. Rather than supplements, aim to obtain potassium through fruits and vegetables. Be sure to check with your doctor before making any drastic changes, though.

- Be consistent: Take a moment to read food labels when you’re shopping and stick to foods that align with your diet plan, even when you’re dining out.

If you think you have wronged someone so much that one apology is not enough, be ready to apologize again and again. If the pain they felt because of your actions cannot be forgiven with one sorry, you will have to apologize from time to time. This process of forgiveness will take time, so be open and sincere to ask for forgiveness and earn their trust again.

When you are trying to burn fat, you don’t want to lose the body’s muscle. To stay healthy and preserve muscle mass during weight loss, switch to a high-protein diet. A high-protein diet will boost your metabolism and keep you satiated for longer.

Hight-protein diets are essentially vital when you are losing stubborn stomach fat. Adding peanut butter, fish, eggs, nuts, pulses, and beans to your diet can improve the protein content of your meals. 

The way you wake up in the morning sets the mood for the rest of your day. It's important to start it in a positive place with time to yourself. Instead of picking up your phone as soon as you wake up to check your messages and emails, take a few minutes to let yourself wake up. Drink some water, wash your face and make your bed. Doing these simple things can help you mentally prepare for your day.

While you may be itching to get on a horse and try your hand at riding, you have to make sure you are wearing the appropriate attire for horseback riding. You should always wear long pants to keep your legs protected and closed-toe shoes. Boots are the best option. A helmet is also necessary. For those taking classes, your instructor should provide a helmet for you. However, if you are attempting to ride on your own, acquiring a well-fitting helmet is a priority.