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Health 11

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

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Health 11

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  1. Health 11 Questions and Answers

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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)

  8. 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

  9. Handouts • Abs and low back exercises • Cleansing • Shakes

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