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what is krav maga and how does it affect your health?

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Krav Maga: Krav maga is a form of self defense that combines boxing, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, grappling & muay thai. It can effect your health by protecting you from danger and the vigor required in practicing it.

Question 2

what is the zi ka?

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Zika Virus: Zika is spread primarily through the bite of a mosquito. Symptoms of Zika Virus only occur in about 20% of people and include fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis (red eyes) &amp; a red/pink bumpy rash (maculopapular). Headache, eye pain, vomiting &amp; muscle pain can occur. Sx' last a few days to a week. It has caused microcephaly and other abnormalities in developing fetuses.

Question 3

what is kava kava good for?

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Careful: Kava kava has been used for many psychiatric conditions, however the evidence is strongest for efficacy in treating anxiety. However there are significant  safety concerns including possible liver damage and even some deaths related to kava use.

Question 4

is kashi cereal good for you?

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It's all about : Making carbs as complex as possible and keeping a good balance of complex carbs, protein, good fats, lots of water and fiber.

Question 5

what do you take kava kava for?

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Do not use it: Kava has been known to cause severe liver damage up to the point of requiring a transplant. Even after short term use it can be liver toxic.  There is a long list of medications that show an interaction between kava and the medication.  Kava is supposed to be indicated for stress relief as well as a long list of other indications.  None of these have been scientifically proven.

Question 6

what are the tests for kala-azar?

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Biopsy or blood test: Leishmania (kala-azar) is best diagnosed by taking a careful history, including travel to areas where leishmania is found.  Many tests are avaialble, choice will depend upon specific symptoms.Consult an infectious disease specialist to help.Tests include: biopsy of spleen, bone marrow, lymph node or skin. Blood test include immnunofloursent assays, PCR www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 7

can i take kava kava while on citoprolam hbr?

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Kava possibly unsafe: Check out http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/kava-kava & http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/872.Html which both mention concerns about liver safety from kava. I find it more curious that you asked about taking it w/citalopram but not lisinopril. Ideally, you need to check w/your family doc or prescribing physician regarding any otc supplement you take in add'n to prescripti.

Question 8

would krav maga be a good way learn self defense?

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Yes: Krav maga is a form of self defense that combines boxing, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, grappling & muay thai it is the official form of defense used by the israeli defense forces.  It is both defensive and offensive.

Question 9

is kava ok to take now that it is no longer banned?

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Probably: Depends on your physical condition.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: kala azar?

Accepted Answer

Kala azar: Kala azar =  Leishmaniasis , a potentially fatal infection by a  protozoan parasite called Leishmania donovani .

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