Why did I feel a little dizzy after donating blood?
Although it's not rampant, a lot of people experience dizziness and/or nausea after a blood donation. Especially if it's your first time. Your body is suddenly missing about a pint of blood plasma and blood cells,(assuming you donated whole blood.) This is why they have you sit down eat something and drink some juice of some kind for about 15 minutes, after you donate. Your body needs to compensate for the loss, but not to worry...it doesn't take very long. For the next day or so, take body movements slowly. When you get up from a laying position, sit on the edge of the bed for a moment to allow your blood pressure to adjust. Same thing when you go from sitting to standing. Wait a second before you take that first step. Eat plenty and drink lots of fluid and this annoyance should be gone by the end of today, and remember.... You are a Hero!!
Cotinine testing- can light smokers still pass the tests?
I smoke 1 cigarette every day after work. Now we have to take a cotinine test for insurance (either blood or saliva). If I stop 3 days prior would I pass? And if I didn't-- could this amount be attributed to second-hand smoke?
Why do people describe pregnant women as "glowing"?
Well for me, I felt like I was glowing, especially with my first pregnancy. My skin was the best it's ever been while pregnant - but I think I just got lucky, as some women have the opposite problem (acne, skin blotches, etc). My skin was so clear and even-toned, I loved it! Hopefully my skin will be as nice this time too. The only time I really started hating it was when I was 35+ weeks pregnant and my face blew up with water retention. Then, I had a double chin that I NEVER had and it was disgusting. Thank goodness it went away pretty much immediately after delivery. I think that "glowing" refers to the happiness you see on a pregnant woman's face. At least that's what my friends and co-workers have told me. I seem to have a perma-smile on my face when I'm expecting... I mean no matter how crappy you feel, how CAN'T you be happy that you're having a baby right? So I think that's part of the "glow" as well. You may not feel like you're glowing, but I'm sure other people see it! Congrats~
Why is America obsessed with brown nosing war veterans?
You should share this with good ol' Mullah Omar as he sharpens his knife in preparation to saw your head off on You Tube...simply because you are western and non muslim. May cause him to pause for a silent moment of reflection...before he grabs a handful of hair and starts sawing Regardless of what you think Skippy...there are people in this world that want you, your family and your nation dead! in the most violent way possible..simply because of who you are Pick a side... And let's look at the root cause of the problem. And that would be YOU! YOU live in a country that makes up less than 5% of the world's population. Yet YOU consume almost 70% of the world's produced resources every year. YOU live in a country where you freely elect your leaders into power. YOUR elected leaders use every instrument of national power, the military being only one, to ensure a steady supply of resources to fuel YOUR hyper-consuming lifestyle. So look in the mirror guy...YOU are the root cause of the problem.