Size is an important consideration for tattoos because it limits what kind of designs you can choose from. For instance, a very detailed portrait will not work for a very small area of skin. Alternatively, a very basic design like a music note might look odd if it is stretched out over a large part of the body.  Consult a tattoo artist for advice on size, design, and placement of your next tattoo. If you have a low tolerance for pain, opt for a smaller tattoo that will take less time. Before deciding to get a tattoo, you should decide how visible you want it to be and how it may be altered as your body ages. If you are not free to display your tattoos at work, do not choose an open area of your body to tattoo, such as your hands, wrists, ankles, lower arms, or neck. Ask your tattoo artist for advice about placement to avoid tattooing an area of the body that will stretch out and distort your tattoo, such as your lower abdomen. You should decide right off the bat what color scheme you want your tattoo to have. If you want a more subdued tattoo, a white or black and gray design is your best bet. If you want something bold, colorful, and fun, a full color tattoo is a great choice.  If you are unsure about this decision, note that you can always add color to your tattoo down the line. Before contacting tattoo artists to start planning your tattoo, you should know how much you are willing to spend on it. Good tattoo artists may charge $250 or more per hour for their work, and some tattoos will require multiple sessions. Be clear with any artists you speak to about how much you have to spend and get estimates for what the tattoo you envision will cost in total. Factor in a tip amount of at least 20% for your tattoo artist. Before settling on a tattoo design, make sure that it is something you will enjoy looking at for the rest of your life. If you love nature, for example, a tattoo of a sunrise, bird, tree, or butterfly will reflect your personal  affinity for the outdoors. Avoid settling on anything popular or trendy that does not actually bring you joy. When you have a few options sketched out, take your time and just look at all of them. Which one brings you a sense of pleasure? Which one feels like it's about you? Go for that one.
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One-sentence summary -- Figure out how large you want your tattoo to be. Choose the placement of your tattoo. Decide between a full color, white, or black and gray tattoo. Work out your tattoo budget. Make sure to choose a design that makes you happy.


One of the most straightforward ways to quickly lose water weight is to simply sweat it out. This is a short-term technique that is commonly used by boxers and other fighters to shed extra pounds before a weigh-in. You can make yourself sweat in any number of ways, but arguably the most time-efficient way would be to spend some time in a sauna. Here you will quickly sweat and drop water weight.  Because saunas can be intense, you should only sit in them for short periods of 15 minutes to half an hour. After each short interval check your weight to see how much you have lost.  If you sweat a lot in the sauna and become dehydrated your body may start retaining water, so have some water handy and monitor your weight loss regularly.  A hot bath will work in the same way as a sauna. An even more simple way to make yourself sweat is to exercise. If you try running, cycling, or any other kind of strenuous physical activity, you will begin to sweat which will result in you temporarily losing some water weight. Some athletes will train in extra layers of clothing to provoke more sweating, but this can be dangerous and lead to overheating which can be fatal.  Bikram yoga is an example of exercising in a heated environment that will cause you to sweat much more than normal. The heat and humidity mean there is a potential for heat-related illness and you are advised to check with your doctor before undertaking such a workout. Another way to provoke sweating is to exercise while wearing a sauna suit. These suits simply make you sweat more when you exercise than you would if you were wearing more appropriate clothing. As with all the sweating techniques, you can lose a number of pounds of water weight very quickly, but these will be regained even more quickly once you eat or drink something. With all of these sweating techniques, the dangers of dehydration, heat-related illnesses, and an electro-deficit are very real. You should speak with a medical professional before considering any of these options. If you are trying to drop weight for a boxing match or a wrestling bout, be aware that sudden weight loss can make it harder for you to think clearly, cause you to lose power, and lead to sudden mood changes.
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One-sentence summary -- Visit the sauna. Exercise. Try a sauna suit. Know the risks and costs.


Don't forget that as a breastfeeding mom, you have special nutritional needs. This is especially true when you are following a vegetarian diet. Consult with your doctor before your baby is born and ask him for tips about your diet.  When you take your baby for checkups, talk to your doctor about what you have been eating. Ask plenty of questions. Let your doctor know if you have any concerns about your baby's development or nutritional needs. Research shows that breastfeeding is very beneficial for babies. It can have a major impact on your baby's health. Studies show that babies who are breastfed are less likely to have asthma or suffer from childhood obesity.  Breastfeeding is also good for the environment, as it produces less waste than purchasing food. Breastfeeding can make your life easier, as you don't have to worry about shopping for formula or baby food. When you are breastfeeding, it is important to remember that whatever you consume, your baby also consumes. Certain foods and drinks can cause your baby to suffer an allergic reaction or become irritable. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor.  Avoid large amounts of caffeine and alcohol, as they can be harmful to your baby's health.  Do not eat much fish. Fish is good for you, but many varieties contain high levels of mercury, which can harm your baby. Do not eat more than 6 oz. of fish per week.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to your doctor. Understand the benefits. Know how your baby is affected.


You might be tempted to cope with your panic episodes through self-medication with drugs or alcohol. This is always a bad idea. For one thing, it fails to address the underlying problem. You are merely masking it by temporarily altering your brain chemistry and putting yourself at risk for alcoholism, drug dependency, and a host of other health problems. For another thing, it is counter-productive. Once the sedating effects of the drugs or alcohol wear off, the panic often comes back more strongly because you have lowered your defenses. There are safe medications that you can use to temporarily control or reduce symptoms of panic disorder. This will not “cure” the problem or resolve it entirely, but it may prove helpful. Talk to your doctor about this option. Most often, meds will work best when paired with other treatments like therapy and changes to lifestyle that get at the root causes. One possible option is to take a serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant, like fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), or sertraline (Zoloft). These work by changing the levels of the hormone serotonin in your brain, boosting your mood, relieving mild to severe depression, and decreasing the frequency of panic attacks.  Antidepressants are generally safe and cause fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants.  Keep in mind that antidepressants can take several weeks before they begin to work properly. You have to take them continuously, not just during an isolated attack. Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants that are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and other problems. Generally they act quickly, usually within 30 minutes to an hour, and give rapid relief of symptoms of anxiety or panic. Benzos are habit-forming when taken long-term or in high dosages. You can develop a serious physical or psychological dependence on them and experience withdrawal symptoms. They should usually only be used for a short period.
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Don't self-medicate. Talk to your doctor. Ask your physician about antidepressants. Ask your doctor about benzodiazepine.