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Soften the paint by soaking it with some hot, soapy water or a stronger solvent. Gently cover the paint with a soapy water mixture made of 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water and 1⁄4–1 teaspoon (1.2–4.9 ml) of mild dish soap. You could also use a solvent such as vinegar, acetone, or WD-40.  Put the soapy water in a spray bottle so you can easily spritz your carpet. Allow the solvent to sit on the paint for approximately 20 minutes. Use a putty knife or some sort of blade to push down into the carpet, and scrape away at the paint. Continue to add your solvent solution and scrape away at the paint. Every once in a while, blot the area with a clean towel to absorb any dissolved and loosened paint.  Remember, try to scrape from the outside of the stain toward the center. You don’t want to spread the paint any further from the spot that is already stained. If there is a lot of paint on your carpet, use a stiff-bristled brush to loosen the paint. If the paint is particularly stubborn, consider using a steam iron to steam the stained area from above. Don’t place the iron on the paint and carpet. Simply hold the iron over the carpet and allow the steam to further loosen the paint.  If steam doesn’t work, use a harsher product like acetone or hydrogen peroxide. Continue to use a putty knife to scrape away at the paint. Use clean paper towels or rags to blot the area dry. You could also lay a few layers of towels or rags over the affected area, place a heavy object on top of the towels, and allow the area to dry overnight. Once the area is completely dried, consider vacuuming the area to pick up any loose pieces of paint either onto of the carpet, or in between the carpet fibers.

summary: Saturate and loosen the paint. Scrape at the paint stain. Add steam to the stain. Dry the area.


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Your doctor can provide direction, specific to your body and your situation, that can help you choose the best way to increase your progesterone levels. Your doctor is your best resource to understanding the changes or problems you are experiencing. Discuss supplements and lifestyle adjustments with your doctor to be sure that is the best option for you. Vitamin C, vitamin E, l-arginine, vitamin B6, selenium, and beta carotene have all been shown to increase progesterone levels. While natural sources of these supplements are part of a healthy diet, the vitamin or supplement content found in natural sources is not enough to make a difference in increasing your progesterone levels. Consider using manufactured products that contain higher concentrations of vitamins and supplements. Studies have shown the following amounts to be beneficial in increasing progesterone levels:  Consume 750mg of Vitamin C per day (increased progesterone levels by as much as 77%).  Consume 600mg of Vitamin E per day (Increased progesterone in 67% of patients studied) .  Take 6gm per day of L-arginine (improved serum progesterone in 71% of patients) .  Take 200mg to 800mg per day of vitamin B6 (reduces blood levels of estrogen and improves concentrations of progesterone) .  Add selenium to your daily vitamin doses (consuming selenium at any dose was shown to improve progesterone levels) .  Consume more beta-carotene (studies in animals showed improvement in progesterone levels and fertility) . Losing weight, avoiding large meals, eating a high protein and low carbohydrate diet, decreasing saturated fat intake, and increasing consumption of unsaturated fats, are recommended to improve your levels of progesterone.  Studies in overweight women show that losing as little as 5% of your body weight improves your progesterone levels.  In an animal study, the amount of available food was controlled during early pregnancy, resulting in higher levels of hormones needed to support pregnancy in the group that was not allowed to over eat.  Dietary changes that included higher amounts of protein and lower amounts of carbohydrates were positively correlated to improving progesterone levels in the women studied.  One animal study showed significant increases in progesterone when the diet was higher in omega 3 and omega 6 products contained in flaxseed, combined with a lower intake of saturated fats. While dairy products contain only small amounts of progesterone, research has shown a significant increase in progesterone levels in men when they consumed three servings per day of high-fat dairy products. The nicotine found in cigarettes can interfere with the way your ovaries naturally produce hormones, which disrupts processes involved with normal cyclic functioning. Cigarette smoking also adds to the risk of serious, and possibly life-threatening, adverse events when combined with products that contain estrogen or progesterone. Stress only adds to the complications that are already at work as you are trying to provide a healthy hormonal balance.  Use relaxation techniques that help you to breathe more deeply and stretch your muscles to reduce tension.  Take time out for a massage, and routinely take part in activities you enjoy.  Take care of your body by getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and participate in physical activity on a regular basis.

summary: Talk to your doctor before making any changes. Take vitamins and supplements. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to select reliable products. Eat a healthy diet. Consume more dairy products. Stop smoking. Reduce your stress.


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Dissolve 1 teaspoon per 1 gallon (4 L) of water in a small amount of tank water separately and then add the mixture to the tank. Leave the salt in the freshwater aquarium for 10 days. Salt disrupts the fluid regulation of ich and also helps develop your fish's natural mucous or slime coats to protect it from ich parasites. Combine salt with heat to further effectively kill off ich.  Use aquarium salt that is specifically design for fish and not table salt which is not iodine-free. Never use medication along with salt and heat as the salt and medication can react and restrict oxygen within the tank. Change 25% of the tank water every few days and only add the correct amount of salt to water taken out. However, if the treatment is over, do partial water changes but don't add anymore salt. Partially changing the water everyday can help remove some trophonts and tomites from the tank and also add oxygen to the water. Be sure to use treated water so the extra chlorine won't stress your fish or agitate your fish's wounds. If water changes stress your fish, decrease the amount of water or frequency that you change.
summary: Use aquarium salt to treat ich in freshwater aquariums. Do 25% daily partial water changes.