Health 11 Questions and Answers

White Blood Cells (WBC’s) High White Blood Cells (usually 1 of the following): Fighting an infection A reaction to a drug that increases WBC production A disease of bone marrow, causing abnormally high production of WBC’s An immune system disorder that increases WBC’s Low white blood cells usually (1 of the following): Viral infections that temporarily disrupt bone marrow function Congenital disorders characterized by diminished bone marrow function Cancer or other diseases that damage bone marrow Autoimmune disorders that destroy WBC’s or bone marrow cells Overwhelming infections that use up WBC’s faster than they can be produced Drugs that destroy WBC’s or damage bone marrow

PLAN B (One-Step) Backup plan that can help prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours (3 days) The sooner you take it, the better it works Available over the counter to 17years & older Not effective if you’re already pregnant Side effects: changes in your period, nausea, lower abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, & dizziness. Not a ROUTINE BIRTH CONTROL! Should not be used more than 3/year Sheds your endometrial lining Could prevent chance of getting pregnant in the future if abused

HPV 40 Types of HPV Very common, most people have come in contact w/it. Most of the time, the body’s immune system fights off HPV naturally within 2 years-- before HPV causes any health problems. It can cause cervical cancer only when HPV stays on a woman’s cervix for many years. No treatment for HPV, but there is for abnormal cervical cells. HPV linked to cancer should not hurt your baby; treatment could affect your chance of having babies.

Protein in Urine: Some diseases can allow proteins to pass through the filters of your kidneys, causing protein in urine. Low levels of protein in urine are normal. Temporarily high levels of protein in urine aren't unusual either, particularly in younger people after exercise or during an illness. Conditions that can cause a temporary rise in the levels of protein in urine include: Cold exposure Emotional stress Heat exposure Fever Strenuous exercise

Fat Burners (Inflammation Reduction): Coconut Oil (healthy fat) Cinnamon (lowers insulin) Dandelion Tea (recharges liver) Green Tea (metabolism) Lemon water (alkalizes) Detoxifiers, Anti-inflammatory, metabolism: Apple cider vinegar Curry leaves Tumeric root Ginger root Cayenne pepper

25 Healthy Snacks Raw veggies and dip (cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli & pepper strips Celery sticks with almond butter Homemade trail mix (Mixing dried fruit and nuts) Sliced apple and blueberries, sprinkled with cinnamon Mixed berries (Strawberries, blackberries & blueberries  Popcorn (not microwave popcorn; choose organic, non-GMO) Sweet peas (peapods) Mango or Pineapple or both Nuts (A handful of nuts provides an excellent protein boost) Homemade granola bars (Find a healthy recipe)

25 Healthy Snacks Hummus or Quinoa (Served with raw veggies and/or pita slices-Yum!) Brown rice pasta salad (Cold pasta salad with veggies) Pirate’s booty Boiled egg Oranges, apples, pears, grapefruits, grapes Melons (Make a salad of honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon) Broccoli trees Almond or coconut milk Kale chips Sweet potato fries Seaweed snacks Mini salad Boiled shrimp Avocado Smoothies

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