Question 1

easy ways to lose fat below the belt?

Accepted Answer

Lose fat all over: For this, you will need to lose fat all over, not just below your belt.  You will need to carefully review your food intake -- especially for processed foods & sugar.  You'll want to reduce those in favor of lean protein, healthy fats, non-starchy veggies, high fiber fruits like berries, etc.   Groups like weight watchers can help.  For nutrition info: http://www.Hsph.Harvard.Edu/nutritionsource/.

Question 2

beta thalesemic carrier state...meaning?

Accepted Answer

Genes: To have beta thalessemia, you have to have 2 copies of a particular gene.  If you only have 1 copy, you don't have the disease, but you do carry the trait, and can pass it to your children. If your partner also is a carrier of the gene, then there is a 1 in 4 chance that your child will have beta thalessimia.

Question 3

if my beta quant is a 9, how far along am i?

Accepted Answer

Very Early: Assuming you are certain that you are pregnant.  Just two days ago received the same value on a non-pregnant woman being evaluated for surgery.  Repeat test was negative.

Question 4

what kind of risks are involved with belaying?

Accepted Answer

Belaying  rope burn: If the belayer grips the climber’s side of the rope they can end up with a bad rope burn. On the other hand, a  poor belayer can cause the repeller to become injured.

Question 5

are weight belts more effective than weight vests?

Accepted Answer

Weight belt vs vest: Depends of what you are trying to achieve.
Belts:
Able to attach more weight
doesn't come with weights so it would be better used at the gym unless you have heavy weights.

Vest
More comfortable 
Comes with weights

I would advise belt if you are trying to achive growth since you can add up more weight where as a vest it will have weight limitations.

Question 6

what is the correct way to wear a belt in the car?

Accepted Answer

Four points: Shoulder belt will fit correctly when the rider is able to: 1) sit with his/her back against the seat back, 2) have the lower legs drop straight down, 3) have the lap belt cross the upper thighs, and 4) the shoulder strap crosses mid chest.

Question 7

how can i get my son to use seat belts in the car?

Accepted Answer

Persistence : Children often will challenge family rules and guidelines. Simply not driving the car while he is unbuckled or after he undoes his buckle/car seat can be very effective.  Some children are particularly adept at 'escaping' from car seats/seat belts.  Simply pull over, calmly ask the child to get back in, and check to ensure everything is snug. Staying calm, but firm takes the 'sport' out of it.

Question 8

what is the suggested beginner size of a kettle bell?

Accepted Answer

Kettlebell: Male or female? It recommended that a woman with average strength start with a kettlebell that weighs about 18 pounds & that a man with average strength begin with a kettlebell that is about 35 pounds.

Question 9

scant growth-beta lactamase positive.    what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Scant growth: means no large amount of growth of colonies in the dish and the grown bacterias are  resistant to beta lactam antibiotics. So, this person whose this specimen taken can not be treated with beta lactam antibiotics.

Question 10

could people who have bell's palcy since they are born be treated?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Mr. Stallone has done a pretty good job with his.

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