Q: This will remove any irritating saliva that still remains on your skin and help the bite to heal without infection. Most mosquito bites do not hurt, and so you may not detect them for several hours. Icing the area helps control pain and swelling. Follow package directions to apply the medication.
A: Wash the affected area with soap and water after. Ice the mosquito bite as soon as you are aware that you have been bitten. Soothe the area by applying a calamine lotion or an over-the-counter medication designed for use on insect bites. Add either colloidal oatmeal, baking soda or Epsom salt to a bath and soak in the tub to help control the itch.

Q: When you do eat out, you should be careful about how you order. Try to visit restaurants that prepare their food fresh, instead of reheating frozen or premade foods. Small, local restaurants may be safer than large chains. At chain restaurants, you may be able to check the ingredients of meals online before you go. This will let you check for additives. Restaurants that use local ingredients are less likely to cook foods with preservatives or dangerous additives. Ask your waiter and chef plenty of questions about the ingredients so that you know exactly what you are going to eat. Another way to help avoid and cut down on harmful food additives in your diet is by choosing 100% organic foods. This labeling can help you discern what foods have fewer additives. If a food is labeled as 100% organic, it must comply with USDA standards and regulations. These include soil conditions, use of pesticides, animal raising standards and the use of additives. For processed foods specifically, the organic labeling law does not allow those foods to contain artificial preservatives, colors and flavors. In addition, 100% organic processed foods must contain all organic ingredients as well. If you want to continue enjoying some processed foods, consider purchasing an organic version. Still review the food label and ingredient list, but it should be much easier to find additive-free organic foods. One group of foods that are overly processed and contain many additives (including some of the harmful nitrates and nitrites) are processed meats. If you're looking avoid harmful additives, skip these types of protein. Processed meats can include items like deli meat, bacon, sausage, canned meat, smoked meat, and hot dogs. These foods, in addition to having some harmful additives, are also higher in calories, fat, and sodium. Eating these on a regular basis or in large quantities has been linked to colorectal cancer and heart disease. Instead of these processed items, choose leaner, less processed sources of protein. You can make your own deli meat by roasting chicken or turkey breasts in the oven and slicing them up for sandwiches. Bake fish, chicken, turkey, lean beef, or pork for meals instead of serving hot dogs or sausage. You can also try making your own breakfast sausage from scratch with lean ground pork. Another source of harmful additives are certain types of grains (especially breads). Instead of filling up on these types of foods, try making other healthier choices from the grain group. Items like breads, tortillas and wraps, muffins, and waffles are known to be high in some harmful additives. Always review the ingredient list of these foods before purchasing. However, there are some versions of these items that are either 100% organic or preservative-free. Many times, they are found in the freezer section of the grocery store. Store these preservative-free grains in the refrigerator to help lengthen their shelf life. This can prevent mold. In addition, you can try making many of these foods from scratch at home. Consider baking your own bread, making waffles and muffins from scratch, or even making your own homemade tortillas.
A: Order carefully at restaurants. Go for 100% organic items. Avoid processed meats. Choose minimally processed grains.

Q: Successful fashion designers have a wide array of skills, including drawing, an eye for color and texture, an ability to visualize concepts in three dimensions, and the mechanical skills involved in sewing and cutting all types of fabrics. Get excellent sewing tuition if you haven't already learned this skill well. Being able to sew difficult fabric under challenging situations will stand you in excellent stead throughout your career but you need to work at it - it's a skill that doesn't come easily to many people. Understand how fabrics move, drape, breathe, react when worn, etc. Your in-depth knowledge of fabric is absolutely essential to using it properly when designing. Also know where to source materials from. Learn from existing designers, not just who they are, but their backgrounds, their signature style, the learning that they undertook, where they studied. Knowing this will help you to be a better designer yourself, as you can borrow and build on their ideas. Learn how to create storyboards and product ranges. Be good at researching trends and finding inspiration from social media, comparative shopping and trade shows. Start developing these skills at a young age. Be prepared to devote hours of time to perfecting your craft. A little bit everyday will make you gain a deep understanding of fashion on the long run if you are planning a career. Trying to do all at once might get you discouraged. If you can, it makes good sense to get a diploma or degree in fashion design or a related program. You'll learn a great deal, make excellent early contacts and have ample opportunity to show off your skills in a less judgmental environment (although still be prepared to be critiqued!) Do one (or both) of the following: Get a degree in fashion design. Most programs are three or four years long. FIDM and Parsons are two of the most popular design schools in the United States. You will study drawing, color and composition, pattern-making, and draping. In addition to learning practical skills like these, you will also be working with industry professionals who may serve as important contacts in the future and who can give you first-hand advice and feedback on your work. Apply for an internship or apprenticeship. If school is not for you, or if you simply feel that real-world experience will be of more benefit to you, then find a fashion internship. You will need to have an impressive portfolio to apply and be willing to start at the bottom; interns are often given menial tasks like getting coffee. Again, the connections you make through your internship or apprenticeship will be vital as you pursue your career in fashion, and working with industry professionals will give you an opportunity to pick up important skills first-hand.
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