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People can have primary low testosterone or low testosterone due to a secondary condition. In order to tell whether you have low testosterone or a secondary condition, you need to see your doctor. Remember to tell your physician about all your medical history, and especially all your medications since low testosterone can be due to medications. Diagnosis involves primarily a blood test along with a physical exam. The test is most often done using blood drawn in the morning, when testosterone levels are highest. If the combination of symptoms you tell the doctor about and the lab results indicate low testosterone levels, you may be diagnosed with low testosterone levels. Depending on your physical exam, your symptoms, and your history, other tests for thyroid function, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease may be performed as well. . If you have low testosterone levels, you may be able to get testosterone therapy. Testosterone replacement therapy may be done through an applied gel on the skin or patch. You can also get an injection or tablets that dissolve in your mouth. Testosterone is responsible for the production of the primary male sexual characteristics and functions, including a deep voice, facial hair, a prominent Adam’s apple, and denser bone and muscle mass. For men, testosterone is also directly related to erectile functions, penis and testicular size, and the sex drive. Testosterone is also involved with the production of red blood cells and sperm and can decrease as a man ages.  In women, testosterone is also important for muscle and bone development, sex drive, and regulation of body organs.  Testosterone levels vary in different men, so it can be difficult to determine if the levels detected in one man are too low.

summary: See your physician. Get a blood test to check your testosterone levels. Decide on a treatment Know the importance of testosterone.


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Typically you can remember only the last dream you had before waking. Don’t move and don’t do anything. Stay in the same position as the one in which you awoke and try to remember as much about your dream as possible before you think about anything else. Think it through from start to finish. While you're remembering, focus your gaze on the first object you see as you open your eyes. Look at the object; focus on it. That object will most often take the vague recollection of your dream to a place mark in memory where it is easier to recall details. A doorknob, a light bulb, or a nail in the wall, for example, will help you to settle into memories of what you had experienced while sleeping. Jot down as much as possible about your dream, starting with a basic sketch that includes such things as the location of the dream, the basic plot, the characters, the overall emotion of the dream (i.e. were you scared or happy in the dream?), and any prominent images you can recall. If you can’t remember anything about your dream, write down the first thing that comes into your mind upon waking. It may be related to the dream in some way, and it might trigger recollections. Also write down how you’re feeling when you wake up. The emotions you experience in a dream typically remain, at least for a brief period, when you awake, so if you wake up anxious or elated, ask yourself why. We have several REM cycles in the night, and they get longer and longer toward morning. If you only record the last dream you had before you get up in the morning, there are more dreams you might not be remembering.  It’s always tempting to go right back to sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night, but take the opportunity to remember what you were dreaming before you do—in all likelihood you will not remember it in the morning.  This is only recommended for people who get adequate sleep and who can fall back asleep easily. Otherwise, skip this step. Since you usually only remember the last dream you had, you can remember more dreams by waking up several times during the night. We go through a complete sleep cycle approximately every 90 minutes, so you may find it productive to set your alarm to wake you at some multiple of 90 minutes (such as 4.5, 6, or 7.5 hours) after you expect to go to sleep. Dreams in the later half of the night are typically longer than those you dream soon after going to sleep, so you probably want to wait until at least the 4.5 hour mark to intentionally wake yourself.

summary: Concentrate on recalling your dream as soon as you wake up. Record your dream in your dream journal. Increase the number of dreams you can remember by waking up more often in the night.


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Most local pharmacies sell this vomit inducing agent over the counter as a syrup. Ipecac syrup is made from a plant that contains chemicals that irritate your digestive tract and cause your brain to believe that you need to throw up. This is a convincing way to get your teacher to send you home from school. The teacher will likely think you are sick and send you home right away. Depending on the brand of ipecac syrup you buy and the way in which it is administered, there may be special instructions that you need to keep in mind. Taking too much ipecac syrup may have serious health effects, including possible damage to your heart and muscles. Generally, you should take one to two full glasses of water (8 to 16 ounces) to help the ipecac syrup induce vomiting. It may be an effective strategy for you to keep some ipecac syrup in your locker. This way you can excuse yourself from class for a drink of water or to retrieve a notebook and take your ipecac then. Milk and even milk based products may reduce the effects of ipecac syrup, so you should avoid these before taking it. Carbonated beverages, on the other hand, can cause your stomach to swell, which may cause discomfort. Generally, ipecac syrup should take effect and cause you to vomit in less than a half hour. If it does not, you can take a second dose with another one to two glasses of water. Do not exceed the label recommendations for how much ipecac syrup you take. While you might be able to get sent home simply by vomiting in the bathroom, if you want to guarantee being sent home, you should vomit in class and in sight of your teacher. Since ipecac syrup can take effect quickly, be sure you have quick and easy access to a garbage can.
summary: Buy some ipecac syrup at your local pharmacy. Observe label directions. Take with a full glass of water. Avoid milk and carbonated beverages. Take a second dose if vomiting does not occur in 20 to 30 minutes. Plan your spew location for greatest effect.