By pressing certain key combinations, you can do things that normally need a mouse, trackpad, or other input device.MacBook owners have a number of tools that come in very handy for using their laptops efficiently and for maintaining the operating system to keep it running in top shape. These MacBook keyboard shortcuts for the Finder, a maintenance checklist, and a “translation” of the modifier keys will speed you on your way to becoming a MacBook power user.

To use a keyboard shortcut, press and hold one or more modifier keys and then press the last key of the shortcut. For example, to use Command-C (copy), press and hold the Command key, then the C key, then release both keys. Mac menus and keyboards often use symbols for certain keys, including modifier keys:

Command (or Cmd) ⌘
Shift ⇧
Option (or Alt) ⌥
Control (or Ctrl) ⌃
Caps Lock ⇪
Fn

On keyboards made for Windows PCs, use the Alt key instead of Option, and the Windows logo key instead of Command.



Some keys on some Apple keyboards have special symbols and functions, such as for display brightness , keyboard brightness , Mission Control, and more. If these functions aren’t available on your keyboard, you might be able to reproduce some of them by creating your own keyboard shortcuts. To use these keys as F1, F2, F3, or other standard function keys, combine them with the Fn key.


Cut, copy, paste, and other common shortcuts
Command-X: Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.
Command-C: Copy the selected item to the Clipboard. This also works for files in the Finder.
Command-V: Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app. This also works for files in the Finder.
Command-Z: Undo the previous command. You can then press Shift-Command-Z to Redo, reversing the undo command. In some apps, you can undo and redo multiple commands.
Command-A: Select All items.
Command-F: Find items in a document or open a Find window.
Command-G: Find Again: Find the next occurrence of the item previously found. To find the previous occurrence, press Shift-Command-G.
Command-H: Hide the windows of the front app. To view the front app but hide all other apps, press Option-Command-H.
Command-M: Minimize the front window to the Dock. To minimize all windows of the front app, press Option-Command-M.
Command-O: Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open.
Command-P: Print the current document.
Command-S: Save the current document.
Command-T: Open a new tab.
Command-W: Close the front window. To close all windows of the app, press Option-Command-W.
Option-Command-Esc: Force quit an app.
Command–Space bar: Show or hide the Spotlight search field. To perform a Spotlight search from a Finder window, press Command–Option–Space bar. (If you use multiple input sources to type in different languages, these shortcuts change input sources instead of showing Spotlight. Learn how to change a conflicting keyboard shortcut.)
Control–Command–Space bar: Show the Character Viewer, from which you can choose emoji and other symbols.
Control-Command-F: Use the app in full screen, if supported by the app.
Space bar: Use Quick Look to preview the selected item.
Command-Tab: Switch to the next most recently used app among your open apps.
Shift-Command-5: In macOS Mojave or later, take a screenshot or make a screen recording. Or use Shift-Command-3 or Shift-Command-4 for screenshots. Learn more about screenshots.
Shift-Command-N: Create a new folder in the Finder.
Command-Comma (,): Open preferences for the front app.

Sleep, log out, and shut down shortcuts
You might need to press and hold some of these shortcuts for slightly longer than other shortcuts. This helps you to avoid using them unintentionally.

Power button: Press to turn on your Mac or wake it from sleep. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to put your Mac to sleep.* Continue holding to force your Mac to turn off.
Option–Command–Power button* or Option–Command–Media Eject : Put your Mac to sleep.
Control–Shift–Power button* or Control–Shift–Media Eject : Put your displays to sleep.
Control–Power button* or Control–Media Eject : Display a dialog asking whether you want to restart, sleep, or shut down.
Control–Command–Power button:* Force your Mac to restart, without prompting to save any open and unsaved documents.
Control–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then restart your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
Control–Option–Command–Power button* or Control–Option–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then shut down your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
Control-Command-Q: Immediately lock your screen.
Shift-Command-Q: Log out of your macOS user account. You will be asked to confirm. To log out immediately without confirming, press Option-Shift-Command-Q.
* Does not apply to the Touch ID sensor.


Finder and system shortcuts
Command-D: Duplicate the selected files.
Command-E: Eject the selected disk or volume.
Command-F: Start a Spotlight search in the Finder window.
Command-I: Show the Get Info window for a selected file.
Command-R: (1) When an alias is selected the Finder: show the original file for the selected alias. (2) In some apps, such as Calendar or Safari, refresh or reload the page. (3) In Software Update preferences, check for software updates again.
Shift-Command-C: Open the Computer window.
Shift-Command-D: Open the desktop folder.
Shift-Command-F: Open the Recents window, showing all of the files you viewed or changed recently.
Shift-Command-G: Open a Go to Folder window.
Shift-Command-H: Open the Home folder of the current macOS user account.
Shift-Command-I: Open iCloud Drive.
Shift-Command-K: Open the Network window.
Option-Command-L: Open the Downloads folder.
Shift-Command-N: Create a new folder.
Shift-Command-O: Open the Documents folder.
Shift-Command-P: Show or hide the Preview pane in Finder windows.
Shift-Command-R: Open the AirDrop window.
Shift-Command-T: Show or hide the tab bar in Finder windows.
Control-Shift-Command-T: Add selected Finder item to the Dock (OS X Mavericks or later)
Shift-Command-U: Open the Utilities folder.
Option-Command-D: Show or hide the Dock.
Control-Command-T: Add the selected item to the sidebar (OS X Mavericks or later).
Option-Command-P: Hide or show the path bar in Finder windows.
Option-Command-S: Hide or show the Sidebar in Finder windows.
Command–Slash (/): Hide or show the status bar in Finder windows.
Command-J: Show View Options.
Command-K: Open the Connect to Server window.
Command-L: Make an alias of the selected item.
Command-N: Open a new Finder window.
Option-Command-N: Create a new Smart Folder.
Command-T: Show or hide the tab bar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
Option-Command-T: Show or hide the toolbar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
Option-Command-V: Move: Move the files in the Clipboard from their original location to the current location.
Command-Y: Use Quick Look to preview the selected files.
Option-Command-Y: View a Quick Look slideshow of the selected files.
Command-1: View the items in the Finder window as icons.
Command-2: View the items in a Finder window as a list.
Command-3: View the items in a Finder window in columns.
Command-4: View the items in a Finder window in a gallery.
Command–Left Bracket ([): Go to the previous folder.
Command–Right Bracket (]): Go to the next folder.
Command–Up Arrow: Open the folder that contains the current folder.
Command–Control–Up Arrow: Open the folder that contains the current folder in a new window.
Command–Down Arrow: Open the selected item.
Right Arrow: Open the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
Left Arrow: Close the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
Command-Delete: Move the selected item to the Trash.
Shift-Command-Delete: Empty the Trash.
Option-Shift-Command-Delete: Empty the Trash without confirmation dialog.
Command–Brightness Up: Turn target display mode on or off.
Command–Brightness Down: Turn video mirroring on or off when your Mac is connected to more than one display.
Option–Brightness Up: Open Displays preferences. This works with either Brightness key.
Control–Brightness Up or Control–Brightness Down: Change the brightness of your external display, if supported by your display.
Option–Shift–Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Brightness Down: Adjust the display brightness in smaller steps. Add the Control key to this shortcut to make the adjustment on your external display, if supported by your display.
Option–Mission Control: Open Mission Control preferences.
Command–Mission Control: Show the desktop.
Control–Down Arrow: Show all windows of the front app.
Option–Volume Up: Open Sound preferences. This works with any of the volume keys.
Option–Shift–Volume Up or Option–Shift–Volume Down: Adjust the sound volume in smaller steps.
Option–Keyboard Brightness Up: Open Keyboard preferences. This works with either Keyboard Brightness key.
Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Down: Adjust the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.
Option key while double-clicking: Open the item in a separate window, then close the original window.
Command key while double-clicking: Open a folder in a separate tab or window.
Command key while dragging to another volume: Move the dragged item to the other volume, instead of copying it.
Option key while dragging: Copy the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
Option-Command while dragging: Make an alias of the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
Option-click a disclosure triangle: Open all folders within the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
Command-click a window title: See the folders that contain the current folder.
Learn how to use Command or Shift to select multiple items in the Finder.
Click the Go menu in the Finder menu bar to see shortcuts for opening many commonly used folders, such as Applications, Documents, Downloads, Utilities, and iCloud Drive.

Document shortcuts
The behavior of these shortcuts may vary with the app you’re using.

Command-B: Boldface the selected text, or turn boldfacing on or off.
Command-I: Italicize the selected text, or turn italics on or off.
Command-K: Add a web link.
Command-U: Underline the selected text, or turn underlining on or off.
Command-T: Show or hide the Fonts window.
Command-D: Select the Desktop folder from within an Open dialog or Save dialog.
Control-Command-D: Show or hide the definition of the selected word.
Shift-Command-Colon (: Display the Spelling and Grammar window.
Command-Semicolon (: Find misspelled words in the document.
Option-Delete: Delete the word to the left of the insertion point.
Control-H: Delete the character to the left of the insertion point. Or use Delete.
Control-D: Delete the character to the right of the insertion point. Or use Fn-Delete.
Fn-Delete: Forward delete on keyboards that don’t have a Forward Delete key. Or use Control-D.
Control-K: Delete the text between the insertion point and the end of the line or paragraph.
Fn–Up Arrow: Page Up: Scroll up one page.
Fn–Down Arrow: Page Down: Scroll down one page.
Fn–Left Arrow: Home: Scroll to the beginning of a document.
Fn–Right Arrow: End: Scroll to the end of a document.
Command–Up Arrow: Move the insertion point to the beginning of the document.
Command–Down Arrow: Move the insertion point to the end of the document.
Command–Left Arrow: Move the insertion point to the beginning of the current line.
Command–Right Arrow: Move the insertion point to the end of the current line.
Option–Left Arrow: Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word.
Option–Right Arrow: Move the insertion point to the end of the next word.
Shift–Command–Up Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the beginning of the document.
Shift–Command–Down Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the end of the document.
Shift–Command–Left Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the beginning of the current line.
Shift–Command–Right Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the end of the current line.
Shift–Up Arrow: Extend text selection to the nearest character at the same horizontal location on the line above.
Shift–Down Arrow: Extend text selection to the nearest character at the same horizontal location on the line below.
Shift–Left Arrow: Extend text selection one character to the left.
Shift–Right Arrow: Extend text selection one character to the right.
Option–Shift–Up Arrow: Extend text selection to the beginning of the current paragraph, then to the beginning of the following paragraph if pressed again.
Option–Shift–Down Arrow: Extend text selection to the end of the current paragraph, then to the end of the following paragraph if pressed again.
Option–Shift–Left Arrow: Extend text selection to the beginning of the current word, then to the beginning of the following word if pressed again.
Option–Shift–Right Arrow: Extend text selection to the end of the current word, then to the end of the following word if pressed again.
Control-A: Move to the beginning of the line or paragraph.
Control-E: Move to the end of a line or paragraph.
Control-F: Move one character forward.
Control-B: Move one character backward.
Control-L: Center the cursor or selection in the visible area.
Control-P: Move up one line.
Control-N: Move down one line.
Control-O: Insert a new line after the insertion point.
Control-T: Swap the character behind the insertion point with the character in front of the insertion point.
Command–Left Curly Bracket ({): Left align.
Command–Right Curly Bracket (}): Right align.
Shift–Command–Vertical bar (|): Center align.
Option-Command-F: Go to the search field.
Option-Command-T: Show or hide a toolbar in the app.
Option-Command-C: Copy Style: Copy the formatting settings of the selected item to the Clipboard.
Option-Command-V: Paste Style: Apply the copied style to the selected item.
Option-Shift-Command-V: Paste and Match Style: Apply the style of the surrounding content to the item pasted within that content.
Option-Command-I: Show or hide the inspector window.
Shift-Command-P: Page setup: Display a window for selecting document settings.
Shift-Command-S: Display the Save As dialog, or duplicate the current document.
Shift–Command–Minus sign (-): Decrease the size of the selected item.
Shift–Command–Plus sign (+): Increase the size of the selected item. Command–Equal sign (=) performs the same function.
Shift–Command–Question mark (?): Open the Help menu.

Other shortcuts
For more shortcuts, check the shortcut abbreviations shown in the menus of your apps. Every app can have its own shortcuts, and shortcuts that work in one app might not work in another.

Accessibility shortcuts
Safari shortcuts
Spotlight shortcuts
Startup shortcuts
Apple Music shortcuts: Choose Help > Keyboard shortcuts from the menu bar in the Music app.
Other shortcuts: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click Shortcuts.
Strange-Looking Keys on the MacBook Keyboard
New to the Macintosh world? Some keys on the MacBook keyboard may be mystifying. Whether you’re using Snow Leopard or an older version of Mac OS X, recognizing and using modifier keys will make your job easier. Here’s a look at the modifier keys on both MacBook and desktop keyboards:


Mac OS X Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance is vital if you want to keep Mac OS X Lion in tip-top condition for as long as possible. Maintaining your MacBook keeps it running fast and smooth. Basic housekeeping includes regular back-ups plus some other, less familiar, tasks. Check this table often, or print it and keep a copy near your laptop!

Mac Maintenance Task Schedule
Check for updates with Software Update Once a day (automatic setting)
Back up with Time Machine Automatic
Defragment (Micromat TechTool Pro/Prosoft Engineering Drive
Genius 3) Once a week
Repair Disk Permissions (Disk Utility) Once a week
Delete Unnecessary User Accounts (System Preferences) As necessary
Scan for viruses (Intego VirusBarrier X6, ClamXav 2) Automatic
Check all volumes (Disk Utility/ Micromat TechTool Pro) Once a week
Check for the latest drivers for your hardware Once a month (or after installing new hardware)
Delete temporary Internet cache files (Prosoft Engineering
Drive Genius 3) Once a month

Source. https://www.sandekennedy.com/list-of-mac-keyboard-shortcuts/

TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed for a second day on Wednesday as hopes U.S. producers would cut output lent support, but gains were capped by growing doubts about Washington’s stimulus package to fight the coronavirus, which continues to spread globally.

Brent crude futures rose $1.26, or 3.4%, to $38.48 a barrel by 0418 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $0.91, or 2.7%, to $35.27 a barrel.

They have recouped nearly a half of the Monday’s 25% loss, which was triggered by the clash of oil titans Saudi Arabia and Russia.

“Expectations that U.S. shale oil producers will need to trim output helped improve the market sentiment,” said Satoru Yoshida, a commodity analyst with Rakuten Securities.

U.S. shale producers, including Occidental Petroleum, deepened spending cuts that could reduce production after crude prices slumped to their lowest levels in more than three years.

Oil and equity markets staged solid rebounds on Tuesday after the previous day’s pummeling, on signs of co-ordinated action by the world’s biggest economies to cushion the economic impact of the epidemic.

But growing scepticism about Washington’s stimulus package knocked the steam out of an earlier rally in Asian shares on Wednesday. [MKTS/GLOB]

The fast-spreading coronavirus also weighed on investor risk appetite. The death toll in Italy due to the virus jumped to 631, while China’s new cases rose for the first time in five days as infected individuals arrived from overseas.

“The rebound in crude oil is not expected to last long, with Saudi and Russia boasting about how much they can boost output by as the battle for market share begins,” ANZ said in a note.

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would boost its oil supplies to a record high in April, raising the stakes in a standoff with Russia and effectively rebuffing a suggestion from Moscow for new talks on production levels.

“Saudi had failed to boost its market share when it temporarily raised output in 2014 as U.S. shale oil producers showed stronger tolerance to tanking oil prices due to improved efficiency, underlining Saudi’s limited influence as a swing producer,” Ito Mashino, an analyst at Mitsui & Co. Global Strategic Studies Institute, said.

“Still, the breakdown of the latest round of OPEC+ talks won’t mean the end of OPEC+ framework…their actions will depend on oil prices,” she said.

U.S. crude oil inventories rose in the most recent week, while gasoline and distillate stocks dropped, data from industry group the American Petroleum Institute showed on Tuesday

Source https://www.thesun.co.ke/oil-extends-gains-as-u-s-output-cut-hopes-grow/

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Africa has grown and the sight of infrastructure is evidence of that. Some of these infrastructure include airport.

Airports have been greatly enhanced due to the increased number of visitors in many African countries.



1. Oliver Tambo International Airport

The airport is one of the busiest and is the largest in Africa. It is always full and the infrastructure is amazing. It’s named after one of the founding fathers of South Africa who helped in its liberation.

It is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2. Cairo International Airport

The airport is located in Cairo,Egypt. It is the second biggest airport in Africa and is equally quite busy.

3. Cape town International Airport

The airport is located approximately 20km from Cape Town city center and serves 8.4 million passengers a year.

It is the second biggest in South Africa and is one of the busiest as well.

4. King Shaka International Airport

It is also known as La Mercy Airport. It is the primary airport serving Durban, South Africa and is also known to be quite busy.



5. Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El-Sheikh is the second busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport. It is known to have one of the most beautiful infrastructure.

6. Hurghada International Airport

Sprawled 5km southwest of El Dahar, Hurghada Airport, the sixth on the log is currently served by one terminal.

It is located in Egypt.

7. Mohammed V International Airport

It is located in Casablanca, Morocco and is the busiest airport in Morocco with almost 7.3 million passengers passing through the airport in each year.

It was named after the late Sultan of Morocco.

8. Murtala Mohammed International Airport

It is the largest airport in Nigeria and one of the busiest in West Africa. This airport located in Lagos, Nigeria is the major airport serving the country, with 6.3 million passengers a year.



9. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

It is the largest airport in Kenya and it is located in Nairobi. It is the busiest airport in East and Central Africa and is named after Kenya’s first president.

It is the 9th largest in the list.

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https://sandekennedy.com/these-are-the-largest-airport-s-in-africa/

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The joy of traveling is one of the greatest joys. Witnessing another culture, exploring, and going on adventures in new lands is one of the best ways to experience life. Traveling gives you new eyes to see the world in, and truly expands your knowledge base. I personally look to take every chance I can get to travel. In this day and age, we see people traveling many places on social media and we get curious. However, there are some parts of the world that are just not ready to be seen comfortably.



1. Pakistan
The Pakistani government and intelligence agencies have a track record of working against the US government. The country is home to many terrorist training camps, including ISIS and the Taliban. I would avoid the area completely.

2. Nigeria
Ever heard of Boko Haram? Well, it’s a terrorist group that has been ravaging the country for years. Coupled with the fact that transportation is underdeveloped and unreliable, there are multiple warnings against travel in Nigeria.



3. Yemen
Like many others on this list, Yemen has also been home to many terrorist groups. Rebel groups have been known to detain American and European citizens for political power. There are alternatives in the Middle East, and I would simply skip it.

4. Venezuela
The changing political atmosphere is just downright scary, and right now Venezuela is struggling. The news reports hunger issues, protests, and an overall uncertain situation. There is a growing economic crisis and tensions are rising.

5. Colombia
Narcos is a Netflix hit, because of its storytelling expertise and its historical accuracy. Colombia has been ravaged by drug trafficking, political corruption, and violent crimes for over 4 decades. Organized crime is a strong force in the country, and until peace agreements are formed, travel is warned against.

6. El Salvador
El Salvador, while home to beautiful mountainsides, is also home to violent gang crimes. There have been reported kidnappings in national parks and other public sites. The country has been turmoiled by civil war for many years, and never fully recovered.



7. Kenya
Rural Kenya is home to many terrorist factions. There are attacks often, and reported bombs and shootings are heard. The cities are usually spared, but it’s best to be safe. The worst times to visit is around election times, where cities are lit in violent protests.

8. Honduras
Honduras is located in Central America and has many beautiful sites to see, but perhaps not yet. Honduras has one of the highest murder rates in the world, and is known for its deadly crime.

9. Egypt
While the threat in Egypt is declining, it is still not the best time to visit. Terror groups and uprisings still exist, and the threat of attack is never far away. It is gaining safety, but there is no harm in waiting until things settle.



10. Ukraine
There is an ongoing conflict in Ukraine with Russia. Between the countries, the armed forces are involved with on the ground conflict in the Eastern region, and it is not uncommon for locals to get involved in the conflict.

https://sandekennedy.com/these-are-top-10-most-dangerous-countries-to-visit/

Am kenyan but i agree nigeria is the giant of africa and also its because of big population that there is confussion.

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If you are planning a tooth extraction, plan ahead for your meals. You’ll be pretty sore and uncomfortable. Avoid things like spicy food or anything that can get stuck in the wound, like seeds, grains, and crumbly food.

Avoid anything chewy partly because you will be numb for a while and partly because you won’t feel like chewing anything.

Alcohol will irritate the wound and may mix badly with your pain relievers. Also avoid using a straw.

Here are some foods to eat that will help you heal after your surgery. Check out some of these tasty options!

Blended Soups

A blended soup has been pureed in a blender to remove any chunks. You can puree your favorite or try something like pumpkin, butternut, black bean and tomato.

Soups offer great nutrients and liquid to keep you hydrated. Milk or yogurt-based soups are great sources of calcium that will help you heal.

Since your mouth may still be numb and the wound is very sensitive, eat your blended soup warm or cold.

Broth

Broths are savory soups made from cooking vegetables, fish, or meat with herbs. It is usually strained before serving. Vitamins, minerals and lots of liquid – can’t ask for better!

Chicken broth is particularly good. It is an anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It’s great when you are sick and just as good when recovering from surgery.

Bone broth, made from simmering animal bones and connective tissues, is reputedly very healthy. It contains protein and minerals and may be an antioxidant.

Mashed Potatoes

When you are ready to eat something more substantial, try mashed potatoes. They are very high in calories, so you can get nutrients in just a few mouthfuls. Potatoes contain potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Potassium is important in rebuilding bones and is vital to healthy cells.

Don’t worry too much about all the calories. A reasonable amount during your recovery won’t hurt since your body need calories to heal. Again, eat them lukewarm.

Scrambled Eggs

Eggs are superb packages of protein, healthy fats and other nutrients. Buy omega-3 enriched eggs as omega-3 is important to healing tissue. They are low in calories as well.

Scramble eggs in a healthy fat like coconut, olive or avocado and serve lukewarm. They are easy to eat with minimum chewing. Fried or boiled eggs can be a bit harder to eat when your wound is new. Fried eggs can be crunchy and boiled eggs could get into your wound.

Greek Yogurt

Try Greek yogurt for a cool treat that is good for you. Greek yogurt is high in protein that is a necessity for healing. It also contains calcium and zinc, both needed elements for recovery.

Greek yogurt is recommended over regular yogurt because it contains 40% less sugar and twice the protein.

You may also find yogurt cooling and very gentle on sore teeth and jaws.

Applesauce

Fruit is a food that you need for healing but may find difficult to chew. Try applesauce for a treat that is high in vitamin C that helps wounds heal.

If you make your own, chop the skin very finely and then puree the apples. The skin contains most of the good nutrients, but with care, you can turn the entire apple into a healthy treat. Avoid fruit juices because they generally have a lot of added sugar and calories.

Mashed Bananas

Mash up some bananas to give you a wide variety of vitamins and minerals needed for healing. They are fairly high in calories, so go easy on them.

You could even turn bananas into a frozen treat. Freeze three to four bananas overnight, cut into slices, and blend with milk or almond milk. Blend to a smooth consistency. This is a healthier treat than ice cream because the sugar content is far lower.

Avocados

Avocados are a unique fruit because they are low in carbs and high in healthy fats. They also have a lot of vitamin C and potassium which aid in the healing process. They are nicely mushy and can be quickly mashed if they are still too hard to chew.

Avocados contain oleic acid. This is a healthy fat that facilitates healing and may also be an antifungal and antibacterial. Eat and enjoy. Just skip the veggies and tortilla chips!

Salmon

If you are desperate for meat, opt for salmon over chewy chicken or beef. It is soft and easy to chew. Best of all, it is a super source of protein which your body needs to heal, and it is very high in omega-3 fatty acids.

These also have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Most people don’t get enough omega-3 fatty acids, so enjoy your salmon!

Hummus

Hummus is a combination of chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon and garlic. It is simple to make and is available in most grocery stores.

Hummus is high in healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and protein. As you know from previous foods, all these are very important to the healing process. Garlic has well known antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties.


Hummus is generally eaten as a dip, but you may want to skip the veggies and pita bread until you heal up.

Cottage Cheese

A final food kind to sore jaws and extract wounds is cottage cheese. Like all dairy products, it’s high in protein. It is also a great source of nutrients that help you heal and rebuild bone.

You can add cottage cheese to many foods. When you scramble eggs, cottage cheese makes them fluffier. You could add it to mashed bananas and smoothies for the added punch of protein without a lot of calories.

Conclusion
Plan ahead to have soft or liquid foods that will help you heal while you are recovering from a tooth extraction. Stay away from anything that is crunchy or chewy, so you don’t break open your scab and stitches.

Be careful about using a straw. You can suck hard enough to create dry socket, a very painful condition.

Eat a reasonable number of calories and pamper yourself with warm drinks and soups. You’ll be up and back at life soon enough.

https://sandekennedy.com/eat-this-food-after-tooth-extraction/

Kidneys are one of those body parts that most people don’t think about until something goes wrong. Kidneys are actually very important. They remove waste and toxins from the blood.

They clean about 200 quarts a day and remove about 2 quarts that you then pee out. Kidney also help to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell productions, and synthesize vitamin D.

Cleansing kidneys is a popular method of keeping kidney healthy. We’ll discuss nine different herbs that are used for kidney cleansing and give you a freebie in the conclusion. Number three is common in flower arrangements.



Who knew it could help with kidney stones. Number five is not only incredibly healthy but is a versatile vegetable in the kitchen.

1. Chanca Piedra

Chanca Piedra is a South American herb with clinical trials that support the claims. “Stone breaker” is thought to help with kidney stones. Whether it relaxes the urethra, washes out stone fragments, or increases passing of calcium is unknown. However, it does appear to work.

Most people take chanca piedra as a tea. It is thought to be generally safe.



2. Goldenrod

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Goldenrod is used to tone the urinary tract and detoxify the kidneys. Clinical trials in animals suggest that goldenrod may reduce inflammation and fight infections, and is a diuretic.

The effective plants include Solidago species, not Verbascum densiflorum. If you are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds and others, you should avoid taking goldenrod.

Goldenrod is often taken as a tea or tincture.



3. Hydrangea Root

Hydrangea root is a solvent and may smooth the ragged edges of kidney stones and also helps the body use calcium properly. There are ongoing trials on the efficacy of hydrangea root and autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and arthritis. Hydrangea root is commonly available as tinctures or dried roots in capsules.

It is thought to be safe to take for a few days, but not long term. The dosage should be less than 2 grams at a time.

4. Horsetail

Horsetail is a diuretic and antioxidant. Horsetail is known to reduce edema, reduce bladder and kidney stones, help with incontinence and cure UTIs. It may be helpful to support the kidneys. It is generally taken as a tea or capsule.



Horsetail contains a chemical called thiaminase that breaks down the vitamin thiamine. Extended use may lead to thiamine deficiency. Make sure that the horsetail comes from Equisetum arvense, Equisetum hyemale, or Equisetum telmateia. Equisetum palustre is known to be toxic to cattle.

5. Celery Root

Celery seeds and celery root (celeriac) are diuretics. Diuretics may help flush out kidney and celery root is considered stimulating for the kidneys because it contains potassium and sodium.

Celery root is edible and incredibly nutritious or take as an extract or capsule. It also useful in reducing stiff joints, fights colon cancer, and balances blood levels in anemic people. It also helps with digestion and regular bowel movements.

If you are allergic to celery, don’t use celery root or seeds.

6. Gravel Root

Gravel root or Joe Pye weed is also known a kidney root because of its long association with kidney health. Gravel root contains euparin. This solvent has potent activity against harmful organisms and may protect against kidney infections. It is also used for UTIs, gout and kidney stones.



However, it contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids which may cause liver damage, cancer and birth defects. If you use gravel root, look for “hepatotoxic PA-free” on the label. Otherwise it is considered unsafe.

7. Uva-Ursi

Uva-ursi or bearberry is an astringent that soothes and tones the urinary tracts and has evidence for cleansing the kidneys. It has been used as a folk cure for infections. A clinical trial in the UK shows that ibuprofen and uva-ursi have alleviated mild, uncomplicated UTIs without use of antibiotics.

Uva-ursi is generally taken as a tea or capsule. Uva ursi is not safe in large doses or long-term.



8. Marshmallow Root

Marshmallow root is used as a flavoring and may calm urinary tract tissues. It is a gentle diuretic and known to soothe mucus membranes. Marshmallow root appears to have many health benefits and is common in herbal remedies. It also has antibacterial properties and fights inflammation.

If using as a kidney cleanser, a tea is probably the most effective form. Marshmallow root is considered likely safe.



9. Dandelion Root

Dandelions are nutritious and have some great health benefits. Dandelion root is a diuretic and the entire plant is filled with anti-oxidants that prevent cell damage. As a side benefit, it fights inflammation and helps control blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and reduces cholesterol.

Take as a tea, capsule, or tincture. Dandelion root is considered safe as a food and possibly safe in medicinal amounts. If you are allergic to dandelions, ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, and marigolds don’t use this kidney cleanser.

Conclusion

Here is the freebie herb. Parsley is not just for garnish. Chew it to freshen the breath and eat it as a diuretic. It is incredibly high in vitamin K. Don’t at parsley when taking blood thinners because of the vitamin K content.



Take these herbs in moderation as some are possibly unsafe in large doses. Some of these, like dandelion, grow in your garden and can be made into a tasty salad as well as a healthy tea. Just don’t spray with pesticides and herbicides first!

The final tip is to drink lots of water while taking any of these herbs so that your kidneys have lots of water to work with.

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