| Show The Salt Lake Tribune LEFESMEni-ML- Fall marks hay fever alert 4 - LA t depression drowsiness or loss of hearing or sense of smell These symptoms are due to a sensitivity which can affect the entire body The simplest measure for avoiding pollen is to stay in a room with air conditioning Avoid driving in the country especially with the car windows open and avoid jogging between sunrise and 9 am when pollen is at its peak Most people first try to relieve allergies with medications usually antihistamines decongestants or a combination of both If these are not effective or produce bothersome side effects people often seek medical attention The allergist diagnoses allergies based on the patient's complaints and physical examination and confirms the diagnosis using skin tests or in some cases blood tests called MST tests A first line of treatment for hay fever is a prescription drug called cromolyn used in the form of a nasal spray inhalant or eye drops It effectively prevents the allergic reaction by preventing the mast cells from releasing their chemicals It takes a few days to alleviate symptoms and must be ME ASSOCIATED PRESS Fall A time of beauty as the foliage changes color wris also the I season to be sneezy if you are lergic to ragweed pollen Ail:Mime molds are more common in the fall but by far the most prevalent allergen is ragweed pollen according to Eugenia Hawon rylko the faculty of New York University School of Medicine Ragweed season usually begins and lasts until the in 4 44—-—'-7- 4 ''''' $ ' ' 'i z P - I I 4 - t 0- -1 - -- 1 - st allergist-immunologi- t r f : -z- -- mr o04 4- -- 1 1 - '' mid-Augu- first frost I 4 The ability of a person's body to have an allergic reaction is hereditary Once genetically susceptible people are exposed to an allergen they become sensitized and start to produce antibodies to that allergen These allergic antibodies interact with the surface of mast cells which line the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract gastrointestinal tract and skin These cells in turn release over 20 chemicals including histamine which cause the allergic reaction Most people are familiar with the sneezing swelling and itching of allergies Other allergy complaints include general malaise 74S 1- 1- ' 4———AL Ton KCIIyPTheS1t Lake Trolune : Brittany Bagley proves operating a new VCR can be child's play The new machines are becoming simpler to operate Know why you want the machine before you buy 1 r New VCRs prove more friendly t t John J Jordan THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE t For those who have lost battles with their VCR (video cassette recorder) there is hope While early generation VCRs were often nightmares for owners the newest machines are more friendly Newer VCRs have menus to guide owners through programming editing or other functions Aside from making it easier for consumers to use the machine most now have similar functions e VCR "Any mid- - to will have programming HQ picture) and capability" said Sally I I ) on-scre- high-rang- (high-quali- cable- ty -ready Browne consumer affairs spokesperson for Consumer Electronics Group a consumer advocate organization When purchasing a VCR with the most popular VHS (video non-prof- it 'Tis season to fix heat loss THE ASSOCIATED PRESS With cooler weather on the way now is the time to make sure your home is energy efficient to cut down on your heating bills An energy audit covering dozens of areas helps spot heat loss problems that can push utility costs through the roof according to Popular Mechanics magazine Exterior doors must be maintained much like windows to guard against air infiltration 3 Look for gaps around the door on sides top and bottom Gaps under the door can be sealed by installing a door sweep Other gaps can be sealed by weather stripping Storm doors are expensive and may not be economical final observation our energy auditor made on the exterior was to point out patched wall areas insulawhich indicate blown-ition If there were no visual clue we would check for wall insulation from the inside of the house The next part of the audit took place in the attic where we checked for insulation in the floor You should spot check the entire attic for insulation as some homes have only partial coverage A rule to follow when you determine what areas should be insulated: All heated areas of the house should be separated from unheated areas by insulation Insulation prevents the flow of heat out of or into the house It is The R stands specified by for resistance to heat flow The the greater the higher the insulating ability Since heated air rises the attic area to is the most insulate in a home In an attic with an unfinished floor insulating involves placing batts parallel between the floor joists If the insulation reaches the top of the joist and more is desired installing batts perpendicular to those already in position and over A n cost-effecti- the joists reduces heat loss i i I through the joist A thorough installation without compressing the material and without leaving gaps is important If the floor is boarded over you must remove some boards and use a stick to push batt insulation under the flooring Vapor barriers such as foil plastic and impregnated kraft paper will impede the flow of moisture and will prevent or minimize condensation problems The vapor barrier should face the heated area of the house separated from moisture leaving the house When you insulate an attic it's important to provide adequate ventilation Without it moist cold winter air may condense and introduce moisture problems In summer inadequate ventilation will cause additional heat in the attic home system) format consumers have roughly three categories of machines: d machine is deA signed for those who want to play back or record programs but aren't interested in precise editing functions This machine has a slightly lesser quality picture Prices range from 8175 to 8300 d A machine gives better quality viewing and can be used for editing tape Cost for this machine ranges from about $300 to 8400 For those who own a stereo TV or other sound system a hi fi stereo VCR might be desirable These machines normally come d format and adwith a vanced editing functions These machines range from $400 to $600 With the increase in populari8 ty of smaller millimeter video camcorders two-hea- four-hea- four-hea- easier-to-hand- le VCR machines using the smaller tape version are gaining ground The VCRs use tapes slightly larger than a stereo audio cassette tape Picture quality and d sound are similar to a VHS format but it is difficult to find movie rentals in this format Prices range from $450 to $600 on this machine Before purchasing a VCR consumers should decide their needs by asking themselves these questions: Is your main reason for purchasing a VCR to watch videos or do you desire editing features? Do you need functions to set and record several programs a four-hea- By Gene Austin NEWS SERVICE Refinishing walls and ceilings in older homes can be a dilemma for owners who often face such problems as deteriorated plaster or plasterboard or coverings that are difficult to remove such as paneling or multiple layers of wallpa- per An approach that can simplify and speed up redecorating is to resurface the walls with a special covering that helps conceal underlying defects A system that shows considerable promise is CoverAge a product that has long been used in Europe and was recently introduced in the United States CoverAge is a textured wallpaper that is designed to be painted after application The thickness and stippled texture of the product combines to help conceal underlying roughness or defects in the walls or ceilings CoverAge is available in four textures ranging from fiat (the DEAR HELOISE: Whenever I take a photo in to be framed they always mat it What is the purpose of matting and is it really necessary to have it done? — Cameron Shoemaker Schertz Texas It's important to have all photos matted especially those that are week? heirlooms or irreplaceable MatIs watching home movies ting keeps the photo from touchtaped on a camcorder the reason ing the glass A photo that rests on you want to purchase a VCR? the glass can mildew because of Are you interested in hi fi or condensation that forms or it may stereo capability? eventually stick to it which can How much money do you cause damage to or ruin the photo want to spend? Although matting costs a little extra it is definitely worth the price — Heloise DEAR READERS: Here are five handy hints for other uses for rubber gloves Cut into large rubber bands face should be given a preliminary Cut off finger section and place coat of wallpaper primer to im- over thread spools prove adhesion Any other glossy Open a jar or bottle or nonabsorbent surface also Use to remove pet fur from furshould be primed before the covniture Cut off finger to use as a rubber ering is applied An alternative to priming for nonabsorbent surfinger when doing paperwork — faces is to apply a coat of wallpaHeloise DEAR HELOISE: I found a per paste to both the surface and the covering before installation great way to keep my remote conCover Age is not recommended trol where I can find it for use over concrete blocks or I put a couple of strips of cinder blocks bricks or surfaces fabric tape on the back of with a sand finish Nor should it be the control and a couple on the used in areas that get wet fre- side of the television When I turn quently So it is a poor choice for a off the television I attach the conshower enclosure or sink trol and I always know right where it is — Jackie Mahoney Omaha Cover Age is applied much like Neb heavy-bodie- smoothest) to exclusive (the roughest) All have a color and all are said to be made from recycled paper and wood chips The chips in various sizes provide the texture All the textures except exclusive come in rolls 21 inches wide by 109 feet long or about 190 square feet per roll The exclusive texture is sold in rolls 21 inches by 55 feet A roll in any texture costs about $35 To determine the number of rolls needed for all patterns exflat-whit- cept exclusive e calculate the square feet to be covered Don't count windows doors and obstructions such as fireplaces Divide the total by 170 which allows about 10 percent for waste and cutting errors For the exclusive pattern use the same procedure but double the number of rolls It is CoverAge is not a cure-al- l recommended for use on plaster and plasterboard (drywall) and can be used over tightly adhering wallpaper or paint (except sand paint or texture paint) Sizable cracks — larger than hairline — or holes should be patched with spackling compound or patching plaster and sanded smooth Loose paint or wallpaper should be removed The product can be used over wood paneling but the grooves must be filled with spackling or caulking compound and the sur lo 8 conventional wallpaper with some exceptions It should be cut with scissors rather than a razor -- blade or utility knife because a knife might tear the paper when it contacts the wood chips used to texture the surface A paste suitable for heavy vinyl wall coverings should be used the manufacturer recommends MetyIan Special Vinyl Paste To apply paste lay a panel of wallpaper back side up on a flat surface and brush paste from the middle of the panel to the end Fold the end of the pasted portion over so it loosely contacts the center of the panel Paste the other half of the panel in the same way and fold loosely Let the paste penetrate the paper for several minutes before applying the panel to the wall or ceiling Use butt seams — one edge against another without overlapping when hanging the paper A wallpaper brash and the fingers should be used to help smooth and work the paper so the seams are tight Use a seam roller to press the butted seam edges for good adhesion CoverAge should be allowed to dry at least 24 hours before being interior-gpainted with a rade latex paint The recommended technique is to brush a coat of paint over the seams and top and bottom edges then go over the entire surface using a paint roller CoverAge is sold at some home centers and wallpaper stores but it might be difficult to find in SOM! high-qualit- y By Barbara Turk SUN What you view as gentle and courteous they may view as wimpy And that impression comes more from how you present yourself than from the words you say Consider this: Do you pitch your voice high? High tones suggest even childlike qualities causing others not to take you seriously Choose to speak in the lower part of your natural range Does shyness lead you to Francisco Calif 4r ' t dry-clean- it has tissue paper stuffed in the sleeves and around the shoulder area Instead of tossing the tissue in the garbage I save it and use it for packing and also for wrapping presents — PIC San Antonio Texas DEAR HELOISE: It disturbs me to see people behind the wheel of a motor vehicle who are reading drinking a beverage eating or obviously writing something — or worse still attempting to do several or all of the above while they should be concentrating on driving — Valasta J Bell Fort Myers Fla I agree with you! Unfortunately this is what causes a lot of acciHeloise dents DEAR HELOISE: I always had trouble opening the caps on medications because I could never see the arrows easily Now I place a dot of bright red fingernail polish on the arrow on the cap and on the bottle It is easy to align the arrows and the bottles child-resista- long-lastin- nt : g I Heloise is a writerfor King Features Syndicate : i — 1 TH s -144 4 1 L D i : "Ik"""161a1")' 2) 1 LJ-- 1 j 4 r - 211 litrP (- 0 7111BIElle5 i Does not include spartex sheeting 1):t(ii':: : j td" ' 1 1 - jar "'"--1 Lowest Marked Price MIni 1!11 0 r IIIAL 1 t i a z i I e IPNTIPTEN5 I '14) ear r)1 H VI 1 I ILItitrit rist 11107:4 7 Li t 1 L pi mlit 11 1D'Y O'IT 5 AL 1 i t k I names of dealers and instructions for direct ordering write Cover-Ag- e Inc Box 8498 Warwick RI 02888 Paste also is available by mail order 1 1 -- - 711 areas For more information speak softly? This causes others to tune out weary of straining to hear you Put your shyness on the shelf and speak up Do you speak rapidly? If others have to gallop to keep up with you they won't ride with you for long Slow down to a walk Does your lack of eye contact and your body movement suggest that you'd rather be elsewhere? If so they'll soon be elsewhere Take an assertive stance focus your eyes on them and they'll focus attention on you DEAR HELOISE: I would like to know how to remove an electrical cord from an electric blanket without ruining the blanket Any: information would be most helpful — Wanda Troy Mo To enjoy a "new" lightweight blanket simply cut small openings near the wires at the top and the bottom of the blanket Carefully pull the wires and the thermostat out of the blanket The binding may have to be re- moved depending on the blanket If so simply restitch it That's all there is to it! Heloise DEAR HELDISE: When my sister had her first baby I bought a beautiful pink miniature rosebush We planted it and it is flourishing As the baby grows so will the bush and everyone will be remind- ed of my niece — Norma McQueen New York NY What a charming gift that surely will be appreciated by many — Heloise DEAR HELMS& When I buy eggs at the supermarket I alter- nate between brown and white This way if I buy white one week then I know I should use all the brown eggs first Keeps me from having spoiled eggs — AL Rop- ertson Wilbraham Mass lieloise DEAR HELOTS& When I pick up clothing I have had h Not what you say but how you say it THE BALTIMORE are easy to open — Betty W San 4 self-grippi- d injections of increasing amounts of the allergen to desensitize them This treatment should gradually reduce symptoms related to the allergen The term "hay fever" is mis- leading in that it isn't caused by hay and is not associated with a fever If you have a fever it's not: an allergy but more probably an infection 70 pre-record- backs-plas- — What's purpose of matting photos? Refinish walls ceilings KNIGHT-RIDDE- by-nas- al over-the-count-er st — used daily There also are corticosteroid drugs which are administered sprays or inhalants do not enter the bloodstream in signifi-- : cant amounts and therefore do not cause significant side effects Antihistamine pills are often used to treat hay fever but may make people drowsy Decongestants on the other hand tend to pep people up These drugs are frequently combined to balance out the side effects Some newer antihistamines do not cause' drowsiness Women at risk for becoming pregnant should consult their physician before taking antihistamines or any other medierition If these measures are ineffec- tive or inconvenient people may: undertake allergy desensitization! -- al- - A7 Monday September 9 1991 P i I imminri-- I 't l col liffift: 1 9 through Sat Sept 14 Sale Dates: Tues Sept - - 14 ' - ' - - - - - ili tz-'-5 - - ke- : 3': '' ' -- : L t'fl ' - ' - t ' - r - i "A' ' v I :It I de ''v e''4 - - i 1 1 - :11it i ' 54 1 t t V ' '':- - I t - r - 1 I ‘ I i 1b4"A" - AFrA'' -- - I - |
