Article: If your doctor finds your thyroid to be functioning normally, and your goiter isn't big enough to cause health problems, she might recommend simply watching and waiting. Medical intervention can cause side effects, and if there's no problem other than a small amount of irritation you should wait and see if the problem clears up with time. Down the road, if the goiter increases in size or begins to cause problems, you can make other decisions. Sometimes, goiters can be caused by problems in your diet. Iodine deficiencies have been linked to goiters, so getting more iodine in your diet can reduce their size. Everyone needs at least 150 micrograms of iodine a day. Shrimp and other shellfish are high in iodine, as are sea vegetables such as kelp, hiziki, and kombu. Organic yogurt and raw cheese are high in iodine. One cup of yogurt contains 90 micrograms, and an ounce of raw cheddar contains 10 to 15 micrograms. Cranberries are extremely high in iodine. There are 400 micrograms in 4 ounces of cranberries. Strawberries are another great berry choice. One cup has 13 micrograms. Navy beans and potatoes also contain high amounts of iodine. Make sure you get iodized salt.
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Watch and wait. Get more iodine.
Article: Also bring a hat and use it to keep your face out of the sun. Don't forget to bring a coat or jacket to wear at night when the temperature plummets, especially if you are traveling to a desert. You probably won't have room for several bulky coats or sweaters, so bring only one or two. Underneath, you can wear long sleeve shirts or thermals that you change each day. And don't forget to pack warm socks! Pack as lightly as you can. This includes packing lightweight clothes, if possible. Your baggage will be easier to carry and you will be able to fit more items in your suitcase. Choose simple clothing items (e.g. solid colors plus a couple of standout pieces) so that you can easily mix and match them. This way you will have to pack fewer clothes. Planning on hiking? Don't leave without a pair of sturdy boots. For the beach, you'll want a pair of flip-flops. If you're planning on attending a formal event or going to an upscale dinner, make sure to bring dressier shoes with you. Besides clothes, you'll want to take a variety of other items with you. Start out by making a list of essential items that you use every day things like your toothbrush and toothpaste, computer and cell phone chargers, deodorant, and hairbrush. Go over this list several times to make sure you're not forgetting anything. If your travel plans include flying, you won't be able to bring things like certain snacks or large bottles of liquids with you. Luckily, travel-sized versions of necessities such as toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, or conditioner are easy to find in local stores such as Walgreens or CVS. If you're traveling out of the country and plan to bring electronics with you, check to see what type of power adapter is used in your destination. Make sure to get your hands on the required adapter before you leave so you can plug everything in once you get there. Take these with you on your purse or carry-on luggage so that, if your bags are delayed or another such circumstance arises, you don't miss out on a dose. You may also want to bring a small amount of over-the-counter pain relievers and allergy medicine.
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Pack several pairs of shorts and t-shirts if you're going somewhere hot. Dress in layers if you are going somewhere cold. Think about what kind of footwear you'll need. Pack other essentials. Take a look at the TSA Guidelines. Consider what electronics you'll need. Bring enough of any prescription medications you take to last the entire trip.
Article: Do not put a lot of lights in your haunted house, or people will be too relaxed. They will also be able to tell where your spooky friends are hiding. If it's dark, they will be tense and have a better time. Just make sure your guests have enough light to get through the house safely. Here are some ways to use the lighting to create a haunted effect: Consider putting your guests in a very dark room and giving them flashlights to try to find the way out. Replace your lamps with dim, green bulbs around the house. Drape traditional lamps with cobwebs and tape rubber bats to the insides. Light a spotlight under a spider web or fake creepy insect to create a spooky shadow. Try mirrors, black lights, and smoke to confuse the visitors. The special effects will make your visitors feel more shocked and spooked at every turn. Fog machines and strobe lights are also classics when it comes to haunted house special effects. You can find fog machines for around $30 at a party or Halloween store. Put strobe lights in a room to create a dramatic effect. The sounds in the haunted house will scare your visitors and keep them on their toes. The trick to having spooky noises is to time them perfectly and not use them too often, or your guests won't be surprised. Here are some tricks to creating some scary sounds: Have a recording of a different spooky sound in every room. One room can have the sound of a chainsaw, while another can have the sound of a woman screaming. Your volunteers can scamper from one side of an empty room to another to create a scary sound. Put on a soundtrack made up of soft, creepy music. Use silence to your advantage. Pick some key moments to keep the house silent so your guests will be even more startled by the next sound. A maze is a great way to guide your guests through your haunted house, whether it is located in a house, apartment, or even a garage. You could stack boxes and cover them with a black cloth so they look like walls. Plan your maze out with a sketch first and then start building it at least a week before the haunted house. Decorate your maze with scary props, lights, and characters. Make sure the way out of the maze is clear to guests. If you are going for a fun, child-friendly theme, avoid gore and try to keep the decorations fun or only mildly scary. For example, use bats, friendly looking ghosts, or cartoonish looking monsters. Use decorations such as fake blood, skulls, hazmat suits, heads in a jar, or gory "bodies" if you want a more adult, scary theme.
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Create an eerie effect through lighting. Use special effects like strobe lights and a fog machine. Create spooky noises. Create a maze for your guests. Decorate based on your chosen tone and theme.