Chop or cut green chiles on an impermeable surface like china, glass or metal.Chile heat index? Scoville units, what? Capsaicin? My mouth and hands are on fire, ouch! Well here I am making some delicious homemade salsa for the Monday Night Football game and my mouth and hands are killing me. For example, if a hot chile, like the jalapeno is rated at 5000 Scoville units, that means the capsaicin oil needs 5000 times its volume in sugar water to neutralize it. Ready? Do not try this with a habanero! You will need one jalapeno for this test. Be sure and read the paragraph about "My mouth is burning" and plan accordingly.

If you are not certain of the heat level the amount of chiles called for will produce, then by all means start with just a very small amount and add to it a little at a time until you achieve your desired results. Eating more hot salsa with your favorite tortilla and chips, "the bread" will naturally soak up and help dilute the capsaicin level and reduce "the pain. When you process or sauté hot chilies they release plenty of burning vapors into the air.

Now, time to do some good old fashion testing. You did wear your rubber gloves when you started working with the chiles, right? Come on, Capt'n my mouth is really burning too! "Your mouth is on fire?" What ever you do, do not reach for the water; it will only spread the capsaicin oil around inside your mouth, spreading the oil of the chile and you will swear it just go hotter. Now just so you know, you might think the Capt'n named this very appropriately, "fool proof" but believe me it really works. I prefer kosher salt due to its course texture, but grabbing the salt shaker will work as well. Share your homemade salsa creations with your family and friends

If you have to go through customs, heat transfer factory will sometimes keep you from being detained while your medication is inspected. Sometimes the temperature changes from the cold air conditioner to the heat outside can wreak havoc on the skin and dry it out. If you are on a special diet, let the cruise line be aware of this fact when you book your cruise. One last thing &8211; get a letter from your doctor on official letterhead listing your prescriptions and stating that they were all legitimately prescribed for you. Also ask about seasickness remedies. Some of these medications are prescription only. While you are at the doctor, ask them about tips on staying healthy and avoiding the flu or colds before you depart for your cruise. Check with the cruise line to see what vaccinations, if any, are needed for your journey. A few weeks before you depart, check in with the cruise line again to go over your reservations and special needs diet. Moisturizer and lip balm keep your skin soft.