Q: If you wake up with dark bags, lay cucumber slices on your eyes for five to ten minuets. Cucumbers have a skin lightening effect that can help your eye area look revitalized. If you wake up with puffy eyes, hold a cold spoon or rag to your eyes for several minutes. The cold temperature will reduce eye inflammation almost immediately. Leave a cloth or spoon in the refrigerator the night before so it is ready for you the next morning. If you find yourself with drool crusted on your face in the morning, keep a box of tissues and a glass of water by your nightstand. This way, you can conveniently wipe your face when you wake up. Some people drool because allergies block their nose and cause them to breathe through their mouth. A nasal spray or medication can keep your nasal airways open, so you can close your mouth and limit the drool. Unfortunately, you cannot control all of your bodily functions while you sleep. If you wake up with eye crust, keep a box of tissues and glass of water next to your bed to quickly wipe your eyes in the morning. This will cleanse your pores before you start the day to give you a healthy glow. You can also consider using a illuminant serum that instantly lightens up your face, making it look more vibrant.
A: Lighten dark circles. Press a cold compress to your puffy eyes. Wipe your face if you drool. Wipe away eye crust. Wash your face in the morning.

Q: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, shortening, and ½ teaspoon (3 g) of the salt. Mix the ingredients together with a fork or pastry knife. Add the ice water in 1-tablespoon (15-ml) increments, until the mixture comes together as a soft and elastic dough. Shape the dough into a ball and cover the bowl with a damp towel. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a circle that’s 11 inches (28 cm) in diameter. Use a spatula to lift the dough and transfer it to a 9 inches (23 cm) pie dish or tart pan. Gently press the dough into the bottom and sides of the dish to make a shell. Transfer the shell to an oven that’s been preheated to 375 °F (191 °C). Bake the shell for 20 minutes, until it’s lightly browned. Remove the shell from the oven and set it aside to cool. Transfer the pine nuts to a baking sheet. Transfer the nuts to the oven and toast them for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the nuts from the oven and set them aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté them for 3 minutes, until soft. Add the spinach, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool. It’s important to cool the vegetable mixture for at least 20 minutes so that the heat won’t cook the eggs when you add them. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Add the cooled vegetable mixture and stir well to combine all the ingredients. Stir in the pine nuts and cheese and mix to incorporate. If you like heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture as well. Pour the filling into the cooled pie shell. Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
A: Make the dough. Form the pie shell. Bake the pie shell. Toast the pine nuts. Make the vegetable filling. Add the eggs and cream. Bake the tart.

Q: Most cases of food poisoning can be handled at home. Symptoms can begin within hours and last for hours or days and even longer in some cases.  Mildly contaminated foods, or some types of contaminants, may not cause the symptoms to start for several days, or even longer. When the onset of symptoms is delayed, the duration of the problem can last for days to weeks. Chronic symptoms should be promptly evaluated by a doctor especially if you are having hematemesis or hematochezia, which is bloody vomit or diarrhea, respectively. The symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps, sweating, and fever. You may want to let your stomach settle for an hour or so, but then you need to start introducing fluids to prevent dehydration. Take small sips of whatever liquid you can most easily tolerate, and continue to drink as much as possible throughout the day.  Sip on water or suck on ice chips. Taking small sips of water may help calm nausea and will provide your body with a small and steady dose of this essential liquid. If your stomach is not ready for liquid, then try putting ice chips in your mouth and let them dissolve. Try sucking on a ginger candy or drink some ginger tea. Ginger can help with digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea. Diarrhea and vomiting also cause your body to lose essential electrolytes. A good way to replace the lost electrolytes is to sip on a caffeine-free sports drink (not an energy drink) once you can hold it down.  Other products are available for adults and children that help to replenish fluids and restore electrolytes. These products are called electrolyte replacement drinks. Types of sports drinks include Gatorade and Powerade, to name a few. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for a specific recommendation. Sometimes a little carbonation may actually help reduce symptoms of nausea. Try sipping on ginger ale or other clear carbonated beverages over ice. Sip on clear broth, such as chicken, vegetable, or beef, once your stomach has settled enough and you are not likely to trigger the nausea and vomiting.  Starting with broth is a good way to help replenish fluids and begin to introduce nutrients back into your body. Move on to foods that are bland, low-fat, and easily digested. Some examples include saltine crackers, toast, and gelatin. Back away from these solid foods if your nausea returns. Some beverages should not be used while are trying to restore the fluids you lost during your illness. Some liquids pull water from your body tissues and contribute to the problem of dehydration.  Alcoholic beverages are not to be used while you are still sick. Avoid caffeinated beverages including coffee, tea, colas, or energy drinks. Fruit juices and fruit drinks contain carbohydrates, are low in sodium, and may aggravate your upset stomach. Avoid dairy products and spicy drinks or foods until you are feeling better.
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Handle the symptoms at home. Sip on water. Take sips of a sports drink that contains electrolytes. Try clear carbonated sodas. Introduce clear broth when ready. Avoid fluids that contribute to dehydration.