Eye Make-Up for Brown Eyes

The colors of the eyes will determine which set of colors to choose to highlight and accentuate your eyes. It requires intricate taste and careful blending to achieve the right effect for your eyes. Eye make-up for brown eyes is the easiest type to handle. They blend well with different shades of colors.

The best colors of eye shadow that suit the brown eyes are the light colors of peach, champagne and brown. Always take the rule of having the light colors to emphasize the brown color of your eyes. Light eye shadow and a thinly applied eye liner will create a perfect match for this eye type. It also gives subtle look on the brown eyes. If you want a more dramatic effect, you may try and experiment on the darker shades of eye liner. Take a lighter eye shadow and pair up with dark eye liner. If you prefer to make your eyes look brighter, you may apply a lighter color. Add up the darker color shaded at the crease of your eyes. Shimmers may be dusted on top of the other colors of eye shadow to give life to the eyes.

The type of eye liner to apply on brown eyes corresponds to an effect desired. The light colored eye liner makes the eyes look wide opened or bright. On the other hand, the dark shades of eye liner do the opposite. It makes the eyes look smaller. Consider the shape of your eyes for the desired effect and be wise to know the colors that fit you well. 

If you want to show off your brown eyes with the accent preserving its natural beauty, you may choose neutral colors. You apply on the skin-tone colors of eye shadow and blend with dark brown eye liner. You will appear and look naturally beautiful with this combination. This eye make-up could be good for regular ordinary days. 

The brown colors have different shades. The extra ordinary varieties of brown colors are hazel brown, dark shade brown, light color brown and medium color brown. Each of them has their own effect on the way your eyes will look. There are a variety of eye shadow shades and eye liners colors to choose from. 

The secret is matching them right. Recommended eye shadow for hazel brown is a color which is extra dark than your natural skin tone. You can choose champagne shades of eye shadow and mix with dark brown eye liner. Get rid of the black eye liner as it does not match with the hazel brown eyes. Black eye liner won’t also match with light brown color of eyes. It is because they appear dominant on the color of the eyes. 

Light brown eyes must stick to the light colors eye shadow. Dark brown eyes need to blend light eye shadows to contrast the strong brown eyes. The medium brown color eyes are the preferred variety of brown shades as it’s easy to get the desired effect with the right combination of eye shadow and eye liner.  Click here for more information. 

Pregnancy Short-term Disability Insurance

Married couples might be planning for the pregnancy ahead of time and will be thinking of the job that they will be temporarily leaving in order to focus on more pressing matters like caring for the baby, recovering from child delivery, etc. In cases like these, couples are given the chance to reimburse their salary while on leave before and after giving birth.

The salary reimbursement may either be paid in full or half depending on the pregnancy short-term disability (STD) insurance plan that they availed.  This insurance covers the mother or both parents.

Payment modes for this kind of STD insurance can either be on a monthly basis paid directly to the insurance provider or through fixed deductions by the employer on the employee’s payroll. The employer will then facilitate the payment of insurance premiums to the insurance provider. Some states allow insurance providers to collect premium payments of employees through their monthly payroll for a specified period of time or on a yearly basis.

STD insurance usually covers an employee’s salary from a month to six weeks of not working. That precious span of time gives both the mother and father the time to rest and enjoy bonding moments with the newest member of the family. STD insurance allows parents to have peace of mind knowing that their salary will be covered even if they are not working. They don’t have to worry about paying their monthly obligations like utility bills (electricity, water, rental payment, etc.) and any other bills because the insurance will reimburse the salary in full.

On the other hand, an emergency situation after giving birth may arise that would require an extended period of absence from work.  Emergency circumstances might include premature-born babies who   require longer incubation period at the hospital. This situation is time-consuming and will render the parents, especially the mother incapable of returning to work at once. The STD insurance fortunately, realizes this problem and gets it covered by reimbursing the salary for a maximum period of six weeks.

If in case a longer period than six weeks is needed to recover from child birth, the insurance will no longer reimburse the salary. After recovering, the couples must visit each of their designated Human Resources Departments of the company they work in. They should prepare all the documents needed to support their claims of the insurance.

The OB GYNE who attended the pregnant woman will have to comply in providing patient’s medical records duly signed. The supporting documents should contain   the doctor’s contact number in order for the HR Department to access doctor for further questions or verifications. This will facilitate the approval of insurance claims filed with the HR Department.

Reference: http://www.maternityinsurance.org

HERPES SIMPLEX 1

Herpes simplex, is a virus that attacks the human body.  There are two types of the virus and they are distinguished as herpes simplex one or HSV-1 and herpes simplex two or HSV-2.  Both types of the herpes virus can occur anywhere on the body; but, as a rule they tend to stick to their own territory.  HSV-2 generally attacks below the waist and causes infections known as genital herpes.  HSV-1 infections tend to occur above the waist and usually occur around the mouth area manifesting as cold sores or fever blisters.  Herpes simplex type one can also be referred to as oral herpes, mouth herpes, or the more scientific herpes simplex labialis.  

Just as genital herpes usually starts with an initial outbreak and continues with recurrent outbreaks, oral herpes mimics the same time table.  A person infected with herpes simplex one can expect an initial painful outbreak followed by recurrent outbreaks in the same location.  There is no set time line for reoccurrence.  The recurrent outbreaks can happen as infrequently as one or two times a year or as often as 4 or 5 times a year.

The first sign or symptom a person with herpes simplex one is likely to experience is a burning or tingling at the location where the blisters will appear.  This is the same precursor for genital herpes.  The burning or tingling around the mouth can start a couple of hours or days before the actual blisters area.  The next symptom is that the area will become red and swollen with some pain.  Finally, the blister will form on top of the red area of your mouth.  The blisters will fill with fluid and eventually erupt and drain. This whole process will last about two or three days.  The resulting sore will become scabbed and take up to ten days to fully heal.  In the meantime, they sores will be dry and crusty and will probably itch quite a bit.  It is best to touch them as little as possible; picking the scabs can be quite painful and delay the healing process.  The good news is that they should not leave any scars behind. 

Herpes simplex 1 basically has two phases: the primary outbreak and the recurrent outbreaks.  Most people infected with herpes simplex one contract the virus as a child.  The only good news is that not all people who contract the virus have a primary outbreak.  For those who do experience a primary outbreak of herpes simplex 1 it is quite painful and can be debilitating.  Blisters can form around the mouth, on the lips, and inside of the mouth.  The blister can be accompanied by flu-like symptoms such as fever and inflamed glands.  Also, a person experiencing a primary outbreak can suffer from bleeding gums.  These symptoms can last for several days.  They are followed by the scabbing of the sores until they heal completely and the skin returns to its normal state which can take two to three weeks in a primary outbreak. 

Still, the skin of the affected area can remain painful to the touch for up to six weeks after the primary outbreak.  The recurrent outbreaks are less severe than the primary episode.  Basically, after a primary episode, the virus travels up the affected nerve cells to the ganglion where is will lay dormant. 

The virus can become active again due to stress, illness that compromises the immune system, or for other unknown reasons.  When it is called back to active duty, it travels down the nerve pathway to its original site of occurrence causing blisters and painful sores.  The recurrent outbreaks are not as long lasting or as painful as the primary outbreak, if a person even had a primary outbreak.

Herpes simplex 1 is a very contagious virus.  It can be spread from an infected person to one not infected by kissing or other close contact with the infected area.  People with ulcerated sores are at the most contagious stage of the outbreak; but, even someone who does not have visible sores can still transmit the virus to others.  The virus can be transmitted through shedding skin even if there are no visible sores. 

Also, the herpes simplex 1 virus can be transferred from one person to another through infected saliva.  Many claims have been made that you can "catch" the virus from using the same towel as an infected person or eating and drinking from the same plate or cup.  However, these are just "old wives' tales" and the virus is nearly impossible to transmit except through direct contact with infected skin or saliva. 

While cold sores are thought to be fairly benign, they can have more serious complications.  Excessive sores or pain around the mouth can cause a person to limit their food and beverage intake which could lead to a serious case of dehydration.  Other risks include the virus being spread to the fingers or eyes by touching the infected area with your fingers.  Keep the infected area clean and finger free.

GENITAL HERPES

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease or what is commonly referred to as an STD.  There are two distinct variations of the herpes virus.  The first is the herpes simplex virus type one which is abbreviated as HSV-1.  The second variation is the herpes simplex virus type two which is abbreviated as HSV-2. 

The herpes virus can invade the body and manifest as cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth. Cold sores and fever blisters are caused by herpes simplex virus type one. It can also manifest as a disease more readily known as shingles.  The third manifestation of the herpes virus is as an STD.

Genital herpes, as it is more commonly called, can be caused by both HSV-1 and HSV-2; but, it is most generally caused by herpes simplex virus type two.  While considered a lifelong condition once a person contracts genital herpes, the length of time the virus stays in a person's body is undetermined and can vary from person to person.

Until an initial outbreak of sores in the genital region, most people are not aware that they are infected with this virus.  Once a person contracts the virus, if they are going to manifest symptoms, they will most likely manifest genital sores, or blisters about two weeks after initial exposure.  The first outbreak can be very severe and painful. 

The blisters ulcerate, or break open, leaving the person with very painful exposed sores that can cover the genital region and the rectum.  The first outbreak of genital herpes generally lasts from two to four weeks.  During the first outbreak of genital sores a person can also experience a second bout of blisters/sores as well as flu-like symptoms such as fever and swollen glands. 

Once the sores heal, a person who experiences an initial outbreak can have four to five more outbreaks within the first year.  However, the subsequent outbreaks tend not to be as severe or long lasting as the first one.  Also, the number of outbreaks, the frequency of outbreaks, and the severity of outbreaks all seem to decrease the longer a person has the virus. 

While these are the primary signs and symptoms of genital herpes, some people infected with herpes simplex virus type two never manifest genital sores.  Or their outbreak is so mild they aren't adversely affected and don't notices the symptoms as being genital herpes.

There are two primary ways for a doctor to diagnose a patient with genital herpes.  The most obvious way to diagnose HSV-2 is a visual confirmation of sores on the genital area or rectum.  Barring an outbreak of blisters that a doctor can confirm, the only other way to diagnose genital herpes is with a blood test.  A blood test for antibodies to herpes simplex virus type one or herpes simplex virus type 2 can confirm that a patient has been exposed to and is infected with the herpes virus.

There is no cure for herpes, but there are two specific treatments available that can improve an infected person's quality of life.  The first is antiviral medications that can shorten the length of an outbreak and prevent outbreaks.  Also, if a person is experiencing symptoms of genital herpes, daily suppressive medications can decrease the likelihood of the virus being transmitted to a sexual partner.

Genital herpes is transmitted through sexual contact with a person infected with the herpes virus.  Transmission usually occurs when a person with genital sores has genital contact with another person.  An infected person could not be aware of the sores and transmit the disease unknowingly.

Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV-2, but it can be HSV-1.  If a person has HSV-1 and is manifesting cold sores around the mouth and has mouth to genital contact with another person, they can transmit their oral herpes and the other person would contract genital herpes (HSV-1).

The only fool proof method for not transmitting genital herpes is to abstain from all sexual activity.  The use of condoms can decrease the risk of transmitting genital herpes, but they are not 100% effective and can still allow this contagious disease to be spread from partner to partner.  This means that you can use a condom and still "catch" herpes from an infected sexual partner. 

There have also been cases where a person has contracted genital herpes from an infected partner who was NOT manifesting sores at the time of sexual activity.  So, again, the only way to be sure that you do not contract genital herpes is to abstain from sexual activity or be engaged in a sexual relationship with only one person who has tested negative for the herpes virus.

Genital Herpes and Pregnancy

Herpes is an active long-term infection (that is why it is called a sexually transmitted infections STI), that can affect your body and health in a variety of ways, including both your ability to get pregnant and sustain a pregnancy to give birth to a healthy fulltime infant.

The facts surrounding genital herpes and pregnancy can sometimes be confusing to understand because there are so many differing options circulating within the medical community. 

While it is generally understood that a baby will not contract the disease during delivery if no open sores or blisters are present, most doctors still recommend a C-section for the safety of the baby.  This can leave many women confused about how their herpes can and will affect their pregnancy and unborn baby.

Let’s start with what we do know: herpes does not seem to affect fertility in the least.  Other than the fact that it can delay a couple’s efforts in trying to conceive during an outbreak (when the couple must abstain from sexually intercourse), research indicates that it does not seem to cross over into other reproductive areas.

There is no evidence to support claims that it can lower a man’s sperm count or a woman’s ability to conceive in the first place. It does, however, offer some unique problems in regards to conception and pregnancy.  The biggest being what we already discussed: times of sexually abstaining due to an outbreak of the virus. This can leave some couple’s trying for months to get pregnant due to a lack of availability.

The second factor that must be considered when dealing with herpes and pregnancy is the chance of the baby contracting the disease during delivery. In most cases, the doctor will suggest that the mother undergo a C-section even if she is asymptomatic because of the slight chance that the virus could be undergoing viral shedding at the time of delivery.

Viral shedding is a period of time in which the virus reproduces itself and becomes just as contagious as it can be during an active outbreak. The problem is, there is no way to know when this viral shedding is occurring (it shows no signs and has no symptoms). Even a doctor can not tell you when viral shedding is occurring and there are no tests to check for it. 

Since a baby will likely contract the herpes disease during delivery if there is any sort of viral shedding or active outbreak, many doctors prefer to use caution and perform a C-section for the health and safety of the baby.  Others, however, may agree to a vaginal birth as long as no sores or blisters are detected wither in the genital area or deep within the vagina.

Why the difference I opinion?  Some researchers believe that taking such precautions (even during an active outbreak) are unnecessary because the mother passes along antibodies to her baby via her bloodstream throughout the pregnancy, making the baby immune to the herpes virus during and after the delivery. Still more research is needed in this area to ensure that a baby is not put at risk of the virus due to these antibodies.

There are two exceptions to be aware of in regards to the dangers of genital herpes and pregnancy:

1. When the first herpes episode is experienced in the first trimester of pregnancy. This is when the virus is strongest and can cause miscarriage.
2. When the first herpes episode experienced in the third trimester of pregnancy. In this case, the baby has not had the time to develop the proper antibodies and resistance to the virus, in which case neonatal herpes may develop, which can result in infant death or stillborn at delivery.

Of course for either of these scenarios to happen, the mother would have to contract the disease during her pregnancy and exhibit symptoms (and active attack) during the first or last weeks of the pregnancy; which is rare indeed.  Women who have already been herpes victims prior to their pregnancy, these two scenarios are not something to worry about.

In short, genital herpes does not have to adversely affect your pregnancy or the health of your baby.  As long as you understand any risks that may entail and take the necessary steps to improve your chances of a good outlook your baby should be just fine. Talk to your doctor about what precautions he/she recommends during delivery and report any active outbreaks immediately to eliminate any concerns for the health and well being of either yourself or your baby.

For more detailed information about genital herpes and pregnancy, contact the Herpes Hotline at 919-361-8488 or the CDC Hotline at 1-800-232-4636.  They can give you the most up to date information about herpes and pregnancy.

Can You Get Rid of Herpes

Herpes is a virus that stays within your system for a lifetime. Once you contract it, it never leaves your body.  Sure, it may seem to go away for weeks, months or even years without its victim experiencing any of its uncomfortable symptoms. Lying dormant. Herpes seems to disappear, but eventually, as its victims know all-too-well the virus will become active again and a painful outbreak will occur.

With no known cure for either the Herpes Simplex I (mouth sores) virus or the Herpes Simplex II (genital herpes) viruses, those who are inflicted with the disease look to all sorts of places for help.  This leaves many people trying a multitude of homeopathic and traditional remedies to stave off an attack.  Some treatments work better than others.  A few patients have even reported being symptom free for ten years or more, making some experts asking the question, “can you get rid of herpes once and for all?”

Most researchers agree that while no, you can not rid your body of the actual virus (it tends to lay quietly dormant during non asymptomatic times), you can get rid of many of the herpes symptoms for long periods of time if you are careful. That is to be confused with curing the disease, which means it actually leaves your system; but handling the disease to stave off repeated attacks.

Herpes is a viral infection that goes through periods of active outbreaks of open sores and blisters. These sores are usually found either on or around the mouth and lips (as in the case of Herpes Simplex I) or the genitals and sex organs (as in the case of Herpes Simplex II), followed by periods of dormancy when no visible symptoms may be present in the patient for long periods of time.  It is during this dormancy period that most people mistakenly think that their herpes has gone away. Research shows that it hasn’t.  What herpes is very good at is hiding.

Eventually, the immune system will become weakened and the herpes infection/virus will come alive once again, thriving in this new weakened environment, causing another blister outbreak.  So, what makes herpes become active after such a long period of dormancy? NO one knows for sure but there are a lot of theories regarding this phenomenon.

It has been shown that any illness can weaken the immune system giving it the chance to thrive.  Stress too, is a big herpes activator.  Patients are encouraged to adopt a stress free life as possible to eliminate outbreaks.

While there are both prescription medications and homeopathic remedies to help treat herpes outbreaks and even strengthen the immune system to help keep outbreaks at a minimum, one of the best ways to prevent the disease from attacking is to keep your immune system as strong as possible.  This is done by being diligent about:

• Your Diet:  Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats to keep your body and immune system healthy.  Avoid mono-saturated fats, alcohol sweet drinks and refined sugars and carbohydrates. Processed foods should be avoided and enriched white rice, flour and other products should be replaced with whole grains.

• Your Sleep Patterns:  Be sure to get enough sleep (at least 8 hours per night) to ensure that your body has the time it needs to rejuvenate itself. Sleep is a great time for every cell in your body to work to repair damage to itself and when you do not get enough sleep your immune system does not have the time to release important hormones needed for health and strength at battling all sorts of illnesses, including herpes.

• Avoid Stressful Situations:  Keep your home and family life calm; avoid making too many commitments and choose your job wisely.  Stress can activate herpes and cause multiple outbreaks every year.

The immune system is an amazing system. It ahs everything the body needs to fight off disease and repair the body when threatened. Your immune system is designed to protect you from disease, but when stressed or weakened it can actually work against you, allowing a virus or infection like Herpes Simplex I & II to gain strength.

For more ways on dealing with herpes and keeping outbreaks at a minimum, be sure to talk to your doctor. There are plenty of ways to get rid of herpes symptoms if you are careful and diligent and take care of your body. The key to success is understanding how this virus works within the body and taking good care of yourself to strip it of its power and strength.

Can You Donate Blood If You Have Herpes

Giving blood these days can be a tricky endeavor.  Not just anyone can donate blood.  In an attempt to make the blood supply as safe as possible there have been hundreds of restrictions put into place, denying many the opportunity to give blood. For instance, those who suffer with certain contagious diseases are barred from donating blood as are people who have lived in certain areas of the world during specific time periods (or for a certain length of time). Even a woman who has been raped or sexually abused is required to stop giving blood for at least one year after the attack.

So, what about herpes?  If you suffer with either Herpes Simplex I Virus (the kind that causes mouth sores) or Herpes Simplex II Virus (otherwise called genital herpes), can you give blood under current Red Cross and FDA guidelines.  The answer is yes – under certain circumstances.

Before we discuss the regulations regarding blood donation for the herpes patient, let’s first look at the three types of blood donors in the United States.

1. The Volunteer Donor:  A volunteer donor is someone who freely donates their blood with no monetary or other benefits in mind. They simply want to offer help when needed.  This is where the vast majority of the blood supply comes from.  A volunteer donor is required to answer 90 very short questions in order to be able to donate their blood to any clinic, hospital or blood donation center.  Answering wrong to any of those questions could cause their donation to be denied. The trouble is, not everyone answers these questions truthfully (either by accident or on purpose), and this has caused some breeches in blood safety levels in recent years.
2. The Replacement Donor:  this is someone who donates their blood to be used for themselves or someone they know (like a friend or family member). The rules and regulations regarding this type of donation are a bit slacker than general volunteer donations, since the recipient knows exactly where the blood is coming form – and from whom.   Plus if they are giving blood for their own use it really does not matter what other conditions they suffer with since their system is already being harmed by it.
3. The Professional Donor. This is a donor who actually sells their blood for monetary gain. Since the rules regarding these types of donations vary form facility to facility, the safety of these donations may sometimes be questionable.

So, why did we need to talk about the types of blood donors? Well, depending on the type of donor you are the rules for accepting or denying your blood donation may vary. For instance, a Volunteer donor facility may deny your donation if you are currently undergoing an active herpes attack; but not deny your donation if you are a replacement donor and are building up a blood supply for an upcoming surgery on yourself.

Now, let’s talk about when and why a herpes patient may be denied the ability to donate blood at a certain time or with a certain agency.
Although there are no laws requiring them to do so, it is a general practice that most blood centers across the United States follow a 'multi layer' safety protocol to determine eligibility of donors in order to secure the safest blood donations possible.  This includes:

• Screening individually,
• Lab test,
• Donation exclusion confidentially,
• Cheking donor records.

When it comes to herpes patient donations, the American Red Cross and FDA suggest that blood donations be deferred for one month after an active outbreak of the virus.  They also recommend that a primary outbreak (a person’s very first and strongest outbreak) be the cause of a temporary denial during the outbreak since the virus can be transferred in the blood during that first herpes attack.  Subsequent attacks, however, do not formally require a deferment, although one is suggested for about a month.

Another thing to consider if you suffer with herpes is how you feel.  If you are feeling especially run down, tired or sick you should not donate blood since the stress on the immune system during this time could trigger a painful attack. While this will not harm the blood you are donating, it could make your life a bit uncomfortable for a few weeks.

Donating blood is a wonderful gift; and one that does not have to be denied you just because of your herpes diagnosis.  You should, however, be sure to answer any questions about your outbreak status truthfully when asked and avoid giving blood during an attack or when you are not feeling well, both for the safety of those receiving your blood in the future and your own well being.