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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

are there any noticeable differences between different types of pain kllers?

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Yes.: Yes the level of efficacy with severe pain and types of pain differs as well as the side effect profile. Your doctor can help to determine what type of pain reliever is most appropriate for you.

Question 3

did eating a caloric deficit for 10 months during ages 15-16 possibly stunt my growth? my  bmr was 2300 kcals but i only consumed 1500 for 10 months.

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Probably not: Whether or not a person's growth slowed down can be seen on the person's growth charts. He can just ask for his growth charts from his pediatrician, to see if there were any sudden drops in weight or height over the years. Calorie counting is not exact, only an estimate. In the big picture, there is nothing that can change the past, so he should work on a better future.

Question 4

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 5

what is the herb khat? what is it used for?

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Khat: is drug which may be abused as a stimulant.

Question 6

could all people who take khat get impotent?

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No: That's an exaggeration, though it's said it slows libido in some guys. I'm sorry somebody frightened you. The stuff is a moderately powerful stimulant, like strong coffee. I thought the decision to ban it was "politics as usual", but you'll need to decide that for yourself.

Question 7

is there a shot for klor-con in stead of pills

Accepted Answer

Potassium : Potassium chloride can be given orally or intravenously in a hospital setting. No intramuscular shot.

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

what is the definition or description of: kala azar?

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

Question 10

i'm overweight despite having 1000 kcals/day. how can this be?

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More questions?: How long have you been eating this many calories daily?  What foods are you actually eating?  Are you exercising at all?  Are you getting enough sleep?  Are you eating all of your calories in one meal or are you spreading them out throughout the day?  Losing weight is not as easy as just cutting calories.

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What is the herb khat? what is it used for?

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Is there a shot for klor-con in stead of pills

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I'm overweight despite having 1000 kcals/day. how can this be?

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