Problem: Article: Let your adhesive cure completely before attempting to apply sealant. For the best finish, it's best to wait 3 days at a minimum. Purchase a varnish sealant and read the manufacturer's directions to familiarize yourself with it. Many sealants require you to mix them with solvents, which can be toxic. Ensure children and pets are in another part of your home being looked after when you work with varnishes that give off fumes. Look for a varnish with a UV protectant, such as Golden Varnishes MSA Varnish with UV protection, to keep light from damaging your gold finish. If mixing varnish and solvents is intimidating for you, opt for a spray varnish. These typically still require protective gear, but do not require any further mixing. Follow the manufacturer's directions to brush apply or spray your canvas with varnish and seal your gold leaf. This will keep your gold leaf from tarnishing. Take all protective precautions your varnish recommends, such as a mask, protective gloves, or eyewear. These products are usually toxic, and most require masks that are specifically rated with a certain level of particle protection. A bandana over your face won't cut it. If you need help, call the manufacturer, and they can make specific safety gear suggestions to ensure you're protected. Let your canvas dry in a well-ventilated area away from pets and children. When it is completely dry, hang your work of art or paint more on the canvas as desired. Now that your gold is sealed, it will not be degraded by adding other art materials.
Summary: Wait at least 3 days before sealing your gold leaf. Plan to use an acrylic varnish to seal your gold leaf. Apply two coats of varnish per the manufacturer's instructions. Let the varnish dry fully before handling your canvas.

Problem: Article: In order to really get to know a guy, you have to get to know the people he spends his time with. Be careful not to confuse his friends' actions with his actions. It's important to see how your man acts around his friends, but don't hold him accountable for way his friends behave on their own. Make an effort to get to know his family and see where he comes from. If you're going to be with someone long-term, you want to make sure that he can tolerate doing the things that only interest you, even if it means he has to sit through a chick flick once in a while. Make sure you'll be able to fulfill your part of the bargain and sit through some activities that might not be your favorite. Compromise is necessary for a healthy relationship, and sometimes you just have to let your guy monopolize the television with his favorite video game for a few hours. Make sure he is able to talk calmly about problems that arise in your relationship. Small arguments are inevitable in long-term relationships, but it's crucial that your man can communicate with you if something is wrong. Examine how he deals with stressful news. Life isn't all rainbows and kittens, and stressful situations are bound to arise. The important thing is that your guy supports you in trying times and approaches problems in a rational manner. See how your man acts when the little things go wrong. For example, if you get stuck in a snowstorm and end up getting towed down a mountain, is he angry for days on end or does he try to remedy the situation? You want to make sure your life partner can deal with less than desirable situations instead of getting angry.
Summary: Spend time with his family and friends. Take him to do activities that you like to do, and make sure you can tolerate the things that only he likes to do. Observe his behavior in stressful or challenging situations.

Problem: Article: Fat just goes through your intestine and can make diarrhea worse during a flare-up.These undigested fats produce gas and lead to diarrhea and frothy stool. These symptoms are more severe in patients who have had a significant length of small intestine removed. Many who suffer from Crohn's disease find that this can help reduce diarrhea and gas. Keep in mind that difficulty digesting dairy might also mean that you are lactose intolerant. Talk to you doctor if you believe this might be a possibility. Almond milk may be a good alternative to cow's milk. It contains substantial amounts of protein, vitamin D and E, but no cholesterol or saturated fat. It can be fortified with calcium to meet daily needs. Fibers are actually complex carbohydrates that humans cannot digest. They pass unchanged into the colon and bulk up the stool. Fiber also retains water in the intestine that may worsen diarrhea. If needed, you should cut fibrous foods into tiny pieces and cook well (making them soft) to ease their passage through the intestine. Keep in mind that this advice is specifically for during a flare-up of the disease. When the incident has passed, eating a healthy high-fiber diet is a good idea. Crohn's disease may cause some parts of the intestine to become narrowed due to inflammation and fibrosis. Food containing fiber cannot pass easily through these constrictions; therefore, you may experience cramps and abdominal pain due to vigorous contraction of the intestine. Green leafy vegetables Nuts Seeds Prunes Whole grains oats, quinoa, rye, farro, etc. Residue refers to the undigested portion of food that is excreted as stool. Low residue foods are soft and are easily digested. They also pass easily through the narrowed parts of intestine. This way, you will have less abdominal pain and cramps. Again, this advice is for during a flare-up of the disease it's not healthy to only eat these soft, often refined foods as the constant basis of your diet. Try the following: Cooked cereals Pastas (not whole grain) Skinless potatoes Soft white bread Canned vegetables without seeds. These can be found in fish and some eggs (labeled that they contain omega-3 fatty acids). There is evidence to suggest that these foods can help reduce inflammation.
Summary: Try to avoid or reduce your consumption of fatty foods. Limit your consumption of dairy products. Reduce your consumption of high-fiber foods. Follow a low-residue diet. Consume more omega-3 fatty acids.

Problem: Article: High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels leading into and out of your kidneys. This causes your kidneys to become unable to filter the waste that they receive, causing dangerous levels of fluid and waste to accumulate in the kidneys. . If you have high blood pressure and are worried about your kidneys, talk to your doctor. Chances are, your doctor probably has already prescribed anti-hypertensive (anti-high blood pressure) medicine that you should take daily. Some of the most common medications for this condition include: atenolol, amlodipine, ramipril and enalapril. Walking for 30 to 40 minutes each morning can help you to relax and keep you healthy. When you relax through exercise, you are actively keeping your blood pressure under control. If you don't like walking alone, join a walking group or walk with a friend each morning. Stress plays a big part when it comes to your blood pressure. Exercising can be a great way to reduce stress, but you can also try other methods. Try meditating every day for 30 minutes or take yoga classes that will teach you how to relax by controlling your breath and focusing on the movement of your body. As mentioned in Method 2, eating too much salt can really elevate your blood pressure. Try to eat less salt each day; aim for about 6 gm of salt daily. Avoid high salt foods like: Soups, gravies, and broths. Soy sauce and salad dressings. Salami, bacon, and cured meats. Cheese. Snack foods (like pretzels and chips). Pickled foods.
Summary:
Understand how high blood pressure can affect your kidneys. Take an anti-hypertensive medicine Get exercise each morning. Try other ways to reduce stress. Reduce the amount of salt you have in your diet.