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What do you do to help dog allergies?

I'm moving into a house with a dog, and I have allergies. However, they are not terrible and I take medicine. I've been searching for different ways to help my allergies. So far I have got change the floors from carpet to a hard surface, get a HEPA vacuum cleaner, get allergen pillow cases and mattress covers, replace the filters on the air conditioners, no extra clothe items in the room (including stuffed animals), get an ionic breeze air purifier.
As far as the dog goes I got give him a bath once a week, wipe him down with wet cloth daily, keep out of your bedroom, have good ventilation.
I'm open to a variety of suggestions; However, I cannot replace the dog. Besides he's a really sweet lab. I'm open to using natural remedies, such as tea or hot peppers to specific cleaning techniques. SO PLEASE SHARE YOUR INPUT AND DIRECT ME TO RELEVANT WEBSITES!

I'm dealing with the same thing right now. Other than what you have already learned yourself, here are a few more habits to take up....

* don't let the dog sleep in your bedroom, and never in your bed. Keep the door closed and clean the room thoroughly.
* Animal allergens are sticky, so regularly remove the dog's bed, pull up rugs, and scrub the walls, floors, and woodwork. Also avoid clutter in your home (pet allergens will stick!).
* Wear a mask when you vacuum. Use a "microfilter" bag in the vacuum cleaner to effectively catch all the allergens.
* avoid dust-and-dander-catching furnishings such as cloth curtains, blinds and carpeted floors.
* Cover your vents with cheesecloth, at least the ones in your bedroom.
* Keep your dog off furniture or cover it with fabric that you wash frequently in hot water.
* Forced-air heating & air conditioning can spread allergens, so add an air cleaner with a HEPA filter to central heating & air conditioning and run it at least 4 hours a day. An electrostatic filter will also remove airborne particles the size of animal allergens.
* Have a friend or groomer do the weekly bathing if it makes you wheezy or sneezy.
* Air the house (avoid doing this when the pollen count is high in your area)
* Some people are reporting a reduction in their dog allergy when using the Allerpet D for Dogs (see the site I listed below) solution

If your dog has dry skin, it can cause irritation & itchiness, which in turn causes the dog to scratch more, which releases more dander than usual. So, keeping your dog's skin healthy helps allergies. If the dog has a condition causing dry skin, your vet can help you diagnose & treat the problem. Here are some tactics you can try on your own as well:

* Have a friend or groomer brush the dog regularly (outside) to release more oil into his coat.
* Add essential fatty acids to his diet.
* Go with high-quality, healthy dog food, not the cheap stuff.
* When bathing him/her, use a moisturizing dog shampoo, not human shampoo.
* Try sprays or wipes that reduce dander on your dog (many claim they don't work but it's worth a try, I say)

ALL THE PRODUCTS YOU WILL EVER NEED FOR PET ALLERGIES ON THIS SITE --> http://sweet-lucys.com/boutique/allergyproducts.html

GOOD LUCK!

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Eye Shadow Pencil

Eye Shadow Pencil

i just bought this eye shadow...?

http://www.bizrate.com/cosmetics/oid599002549.html

for the smokey eye look. since there is 4 shades, my question is how to use it? which do you put on first, 2nd, ect. and where do you put it.
basically- directions for how to do the smokey eye look using that eye shadow, liquid/pencil eyeliner and mascara. :] thank you.

1st. Use the top right blue put it all over ur eyelid
2nd. Use the top left dark blue on the otter corner all the way until ur eye lid crease.
3rd. With the same dark blue make a line under ur lower eyelashes to create a smokey look also use the light blue for the inner corners of ur eyes.

Eye Shadow Sparkle

Eye Shadow Sparkle

Cute Eye Makeup Style?

I have light blue, purple, and black eyeliner.
Have every color eye shadow, no joke,
and black mascara. oh i have stuff that you put on your eyes for sparkle or whatever. i ahve a lot of makeup, so i probably could do anything.

Could you include a picture if you could?
I just want a new way to do my makeup.

Here's a few links actually to great makeup tutorials that use MANY different colours. I'm like you in the sense I basically own every colour eyeshadow and then some (and usually have many different ones that are the same colour with subtle differences haha) and I've always been able to find stuff on these sites. Some are a bit bland, so I just expand on them! Links in the source down there

Bobbi Brown sparkle eye shadow tutorial

Easy Ways to Eliminate Eye Bags

Hollywood is the home of many glamorous movie stars whom we often remember for their good looks and unique features. But as far as I know, none has been immortalized for eye bags except Peter Lorre.

Today’s generation of moviegoers may no longer remember Lorre but the Hungarian actor and director portrayed many memorable characters at the height of his career. Aside from being cast as a sinister and wicked person in Hollywood crime films and mysteries, the late great actor is also fondly remembered as the Japanese detective Mr. Moto and the first James Bond villain in the first Bond movie Casino Royale.

What set Lorre apart from other actors were his unforgettable voice, look, and mannerisms. One of his striking features were his eye bags that became his “signature” mark when animators later emulated and did impressions of Lorre in various cartoons like Ren and Stimpy, Secret Squirrel, Stingray, and Digimon. It was a classic case of art imitating life as the characters in those short films had big eyes and equally big eye bags – much like Lorre’s!

Unfortunately, not everyone with eye bags ends up as a famous or celebrated actor like Lorre. For most people, eye bags, puffy eyes, and dark circles under the eyes are bothersome cosmetic problems that look terrible and make you look older than you really are. These problems are often associated with allergies, aging, fluid retention, too much salt or alcohol, excessive crying, smoking, pregnancy, menstruation, and lack of sleep.

“There isn't room for fatty layers around the eye sockets because this would get in the way of our ability to move our eyes and see. So skin around the eyes is thin and gets thinner with age - allowing the blood vessels and darker shadows of bone to show through,” according to Dr. Trisha Macnair of BBC Health.

“The most common cause of those dark bluish circles under the eyes is congestion around the nose. You see the veins around the underside of the eyes drain into the veins of the nose. When your nose becomes congested or is blocked up, those veins become restricted and the flow of blood is reduced. This causes the flow of blood under the eyes to slow. The veins under the eyes become engorged causing them to swell larger and appear darker,” added the AskDocWeb.com.

While they aren’t serious medical problems and often clear up on their own even without any treatment, eye bags, puffy eyes, and dark circles can be embarrassing and annoying. Besides, who wants to wait until forever for them to disappear completely when you’re attending that big party with all your friends tomorrow?

To look good, get enough rest, drink enough water, stop smoking, and avoid allergens that trigger nasal congestion like pet dander, pollen, house dust, and certain foods like milk and chocolate. Use an extra pillow or two to elevate your head while sleeping to prevent fluid build up. Reduce your salt intake and be wary of food and drinks that contain too much salt.

Cool cucumber or potato slices placed over closed eyes for a few minutes can also help. If you’d rather eat the cucumber or potato, another alternative is cotton balls dunked in cold milk. After squeezing the milk from the balls, let them rest on your closed swollen eyes for a few minutes. A cold compress will also do the same.

One popular product that can revitalize your eyes is Eyevive. When used as directed, Eyevive moisturizes, strengthens, and thickens the skin around the eyes to help reverse the signs of aging that can lead to eye bags, dark circles, swollen eyes, fines lines and wrinkles. Put back the sparkle in your eyes with Eyevive. For more information, visit http://www.eyevive.com.

About the Author

Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com.

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