INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Diabetes is a leading cause of nerve pain, especially in your hands and feet. If you have high blood sugar, work closely with your doctor or diabetes nurse to control it. You may be able to prevent or minimize nerve pain by appropriately managing your diabetes. Ask your doctor to test your blood sugar if diabetes runs in your family. Making diet and lifestyle changes are the safest and easiest ways to prevent nerve pain from diabetes. Shingles is the illness that you can get if you’ve ever had chickenpox – the virus lives in your nerves and can reactivate later in life, causing burning nerve pain. If you have shingles, see your doctor. They can prescribe medication to help alleviate your symptoms. Shingles will resolve over time, and usually your nerve pain will go away.  Your doctor may give you antiviral medication to speed up healing time. They may also give you a medicine to make your pain more manageable. Shingles looks like a rash of blisters that occurs in a straight line, causing pain, itching or burning. It usually occurs on only one side of your body, and usually is located over your ribs – though it can occur anywhere on your body or face. If you’re over 60 years old, get the varicella zoster vaccine (Zostavax). This can help prevent shingles. Herpes is a virus that lives in your nerves, so flare-ups can cause nerve pain. Talk to your doctor about taking acyclovir or another antiviral medication to prevent and treat herpes outbreaks. Many HIV patients suffer from chronic nerve pain. This pain usually shows up initially as a tingling sensation or numbness in the hands and/or feet. Talk to your doctor about taking antidepressants, analgesics, or anti-seizure medications to reduce nerve pain caused by HIV.

SUMMARY: Control your blood sugar. Treat your shingles. Take medication to treat your herpes. Treat HIV neuropathy with medication.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pick eyeshadow that you don’t plan to use again. You can make nail polish from any color eyeshadow you want. You could even mix a few eyeshadow colors together to create your own custom shade.

SUMMARY: Select eyeshadow in the color of your choice.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will need several changes of loose, comfortable clothes that open completely in the front. For several weeks, you will not be able to put on anything over your head, or wear anything that is close around your body or under your armpits, including a bra. Acquire some comfortable items such as:  Several nightgowns or nightshirts that button open completely in the front Two or three pairs of sweatpants or yoga pants with elastic waistbands Slippers with non-slip soles A loose coat or blanket to wear if it's cold Special mastectomy bras or bra inserts, if available You may not be able to lie on your side or stomach for several weeks after surgery. Try to obtain a "bed wedge" or wedged pillow, and several extra pillows. While not essential, a wedge-shaped pillow will make you much more comfortable than a stack of pillows. You will probably want some more pillows to prop you up as you sleep, and to support your affected arm. Look for affordable wedge pillows at big box stores or your local pharmacy, or shop online. You will likely be sent home with some medications such as pain relievers. Many of these have side effects, which often include constipation. Have some gentle laxatives available, and use them as directed by your doctor if constipation is a problem. You will not be able to do anything strenuous or active for a while, and prescription pain relievers are likely to affect your memory and thinking, so don't plan on making any important decisions while you're using them. Plan for some gentle activities that bring you pleasure. Choose activities that can be picked up and put down easily. Select reading material that isn't demanding, learn to knit, binge-watch your favorite television programs, or pick up a new hobby!

SUMMARY: Get loose, comfortable clothing. Set up your bedding with added support. Keep some laxatives on hand. Plan on some activities for your recovery.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Measure out equal parts of white vinegar and olive oil, then mix them together in a large bowl or jar. Test the mixture out on an inconspicuous area of your wooden furniture before applying it onto the entire surface. If there is no negative reaction, dampen a soft cloth with the mixture and rub it on the surface. Polish the wooden surface by rubbing in slow, circular motions.  Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any excess from the surface. This mixture works well on wooden furniture such as coffee tables, desks and dressers. It can effectively remove rings left behind by beverage glasses. Apply 1 tablespoon of olive oil to one side of a cloth or sponge. Rub it on the surface of stainless steel to remove smudges. Dampen the other side of the sponge with white vinegar. Use it to wipe away the olive oil and polish the steel surface. Mix 2 cups (480 mL) of warm water with ½ cup (120 mL) of white vinegar and ½ cup (120 mL) of olive oil. Apply the mixture to wood paneling with a clean, soft cloth. Rub it gently over the surface. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe it away, simultaneously cleaning and polishing the wood paneled surface.

SUMMARY:
Mix equal parts vinegar and olive oil to make a furniture polish. Remove smudges from stainless steel with vinegar and olive oil. Use olive oil, vinegar and water to clean and polish wood paneling.