Although the classic combination is hot tea and whiskey, you can also make a variation of the drink using cold or iced green tea. Cold green tea mixed with whiskey is considered by some to be a drink common in China. Some people put Irish whiskey, sweet bourbons or scotches into iced green tea instead. You could also use iced tea. Green tea is a neutral enough flavor, which is why mixing it with whiskey can spice it up. However, it's not the classic way to make the drink. Really, you should try variations that play to your tastes. There is not one single way to make a drink, so play around and be creative! Although combining whiskey with hot tea is a great way to make a drink, if you don't have any whiskey around or don't like its flavor, you could try other hard liquor. Scotch mixed with Earl Grey tea is one combination you might want to try. You could also mix Bourbon or Scotch with tea. Some people make the drink with brandy. Gunpowder teas have a smoky flavor that goes well with a full-bodied and equally smoky Scotch. There are many different types of hard liquor you can mix with hot tea. Maybe you want a hot toddy but you are trying to avoid caffeine or simply don't like the taste of tea. There are variations of this hot whiskey drink without tea. Place 2 ounces (.05 kilogram) of whiskey in a large microwaveable mug. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and pour hot water into the mug. You could try using hot cider instead of tea. The process works the same way. This is a good variation for people trying to stay away from caffeine. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Now, place the mug in the microwave for 1 minute and take it out when it is piping hot. Add a lemon slice and drink.
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One-sentence summary -- Try using cold green tea. Put other liquor into the tea. Go without tea.

Q: Explain to your friend that you would like to learn to be more comfortable around cats and that you need his help. Ask him if you could come over daily for the next few weeks so that you can get used to being around cats. It may be difficult to get to your friend's home every day, however it is important to make contact with cats as often as possible. Pick a schedule and stick with it. When you gradually expose yourself to what you are afraid of, the body adjusts and eventually stops releasing stress hormones. Therefore, the more time that you spend around cats, the quicker you'll lose the fear of cats. Make sure to select a friend who has a friendly cat. Your friend will probably already know whether his pet is a good fit for this activity or not. However it's probably a good idea to ask him if the cat is friendly before starting the visits. The first time that you make contact with a cat, ensure that it is a comfortable distance away. Ask your friend to keep the cat in another room where you can see it but the animal is unable to make direct contact with you. You could also ask your friend to hold the cat as he stands across the room from you. Stay at your friend's house for about 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue to do this until you no longer feel anxious. Using an animal carrier is a great way to start start. Ask your friend to put the cat in an animal carrier and allow it to be placed close to you. Two to three feet away would be a good proximity. Remain in that close proximity to the cat for 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue this until you no longer feel anxious. This allows you to be near an unrestrained cat, but because your friend is holding the animal it is more controlled. Sit there for 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue to do this until you no longer experience any anxiety. Remember, you do not have to touch the animal at this point. The idea is to be near the animal so that you can get used to being close to the cat outside of the carrier. Although this will likely cause some discomfort, if you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point, it is okay for you to discontinue. Always try to end with success. If you feel overwhelmed and decide to discontinue, try asking your friend to put the cat back in the carrier or ask him if he could move away a little. Try to wait to leave until you are no longer feeling overwhelmed. This way you can lessen the anxiety without reinforcing the fear. Allow yourself to physically touch the animal. Start with a few seconds of touching and gradually work your way up. Be sure to only touch the cat in areas that doesn't make him uncomfortable. Dr. Marty Becker suggests that there are a few places that cats love to be pet and one place that you should avoid: Cats enjoy being rubbed at the base of the chin where the jawbone and the skull connect. The base of the ears and cheeks behind the whiskers also seem to be pleasure zones for most cats. Cats also seem to enjoy being gently stroked down their backs with slight pressure being applied when you get to the tailbone. Avoid petting cats on their belly. Although dogs like this, cats feel vulnerable and may not respond well to this gesture. After you are comfortable petting the cat, allow the cat to climb onto your lap. Let it remain on your lap for a few seconds or minutes (whatever you are comfortable with) and then ask your friend to remove it. When you are able to successfully hold the cat with no anxiety, then you have probably gotten over your fear of cats. This is very important because fears can come back if you don't keep working at it. Therefore, it is important for you to continue to expose yourself to cats on a regular basis so that your fear does not creep back in. Try to visit homes with cats on a regular so that you continue to feel comfortable around them. Going to a pet store when you don't have access to cats otherwise is a good alternative. This might be especially good if your friends who care for cats are out of town.
A: Call a friend who owns a cat and tell him about your fear. Watch the cat from a distance. Sit near the cat. Ask your friend to sit next to you while holding the cat on his lap. Pet the cat. Hold the cat on your lap. Go near cats regularly.

Article: Getting enough sleep can help you avoid pale skin that makes dark circles stand out. Drinking plenty of water and minimizing salt can prevent water retention, which is one factor in puffy morning eyes. . If you have a congested nose or sinuses, your eyes probably appear darker due to swollen blood vessels. Take antihistamines or visit the doctor for other allergy treatments. These "allergy shiners" are more common in children and teens. While this won't make your eyes lighter, it can make dark circles less noticeable. Here are a couple treatments: Chill a pair of spoons in the freezer. Lie down with the bowls of the spoons over your eyes and let the cold reduce the swelling. Give yourself a facial massage to encourage lymph drainage. If this helps reduce swelling, you may have poor lymph drainage, which you can address with lifestyle changes. While eyelids do change in appearance as you age, this is a very gradual process. If your eyelids have become much darker or more swollen in the past few months, ask your doctor to examine them. There are many conditions that can cause a change in eyelid appearance.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make small lifestyle changes. Treat allergies Fix puffy eyes. Visit the doctor if this problem appeared suddenly.