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I heard someone discuss the best way to take pulse after exercising. He indicated that most people take their pulse on one of the major arteries at the front of the neck. He said you should not hold the artery too long or you could cause damage to the brain, and that you should never hold both arteries down at the same time.
Typically I take my pulse after exercising. Although I usually press on one artery in my neck I have on occasion used both arteries simultaneously.
To say the least, I was frightened by the doctor’s comment, thinking that I may have done irreparable harm to myself. What are the dangers in taking your pulse this way?

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I am only 25 years old, a male, but I have kidney disease. I had some terrific pains in my back, in my groin and scrotum. The doctor took a specimen and sent me to a urologist.
The urologist found blood and lots of protein in my urine. He said he may need to send me to a nephrologist. What is the difference? He didn’t give me any medicine as he is waiting to see how I do before sending me to the nephrologist. I am feeling much better but I get tired.
What does the protein and blood cells in my urine mean? I’ve had blood cells before.

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I have been on a programme to try to dissolve my gallstones without surgery.I have no gallstone attacks or pain but I feel discomfort from indigestion nearly constantly or whenever I eat. I’m taking chenodeoxycholic acid tablets daily and have been on this medication for 16 months. An X-ray shows the stones are still there but I feel somewhat better. I will continue taking the medication for several months. The after effects — diarrhoea — are not pleasant.
Should I continue on this programme? What chance do I still have to dissolve the stones?

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My six-month-baby died a short time ago. I don’t understand fully why. He had a throat infection first and then I guess the infection through his system. The death certificate said septic shock and some sort of meningitis, not spinal though. Is there any way a disease can strike a baby like that and kill him? The certificate also mentioned a viral infection. He only lived nine hours after he got sick. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Answer:
Most infectious diseases cause illness by releasing toxins. These toxins can go throughout the body in the circulation. Stated another way, the germs release a poison. Septic shock means shock or circulatory failure induced by sepsis (an infection). Many infections can be rapidly fatal. And many different viral infections can involve the nervous system. Unfortunately, we do not have good antiviral agents available similar to the antibiotics to combat bacteria. But we will have someday.

I’ve avoided mascara because my lashes aren’t full. Still. I’d like to give it a try. Any tips so I don’t lose lashes?

Answer:
You can maximise your lashes and take care of them. The basics:
• Apply just one coat of mascara with no more than 10 strokes. More will stiffen lashes, making them prone to breaking.
• Never sleep with mascara on. As you turn in your sleep, your mascara-stiff lashes can break.
• Try water-resistant, rather than waterproof, mascara, It’s easier to clean off.
• To remove mascara, soak cotton wool with eye make-up remover. Press over each eye. count 20 to allow caked-up mascara to soften, then gently stroke over the eye to take off make-up.
• If you must use an eyelash curler, do so sparingly. Use it too often, and you risk weakening lashes.

What’s the best way to get rid of hair on my upper lip?

Answer:
I’m fair so my ugly “moustache” really stands out.
In your case, electrolysis may be best. It’s permanent but it’s also a long, tedious and expensive process. Each hair has to be removed with an electric needle, and not all can be removed at once.
If your hair is not too dark, you can try bleaching, in which a solution containing peroxide lightens hair so it’s less obvious. The catch is. your skin may read with what looks like angry bums if it’s sensitive. Best thing to do is check with a dermatologist first.

I see a number of eye creams in pharmacies nowadays — and they don’t cost a lot. Do they work as well as brand-name ones?

Answer:
Yes, they do. It’s not price that matters, say dermatologists, but how regularly you use a cream and how you apply it.
Cost can affect a product’s texture and packaging, but it doesn’t mean that quality suffers. Pricier eye creams may feel smoother — but use any eye cream religiously, and you’ll get similar results.
If you’re keen to try a pharmacy brand, by all means do so. Make sure you apply it twice a day — in the morning and again before bed. Just pat on the cream; don’t rub it in.