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At the supermarket, be sure that your bacon is the very last item you select before checking out. If you pick up your bacon at the beginning of your supermarket trip, it’s potentially developing bacteria while you are checking the other items off your list. Do not use previously opened bacon that has already been stored in your fridge. Cured meats like bacon can spoil or develop bacteria at temperatures higher than 40 degrees Fahrenheit, so be sure to prepare your bacon for individual freezing immediately after purchasing it. While this step might seem obvious, it’s still important. Even beyond washing your hands before and after you prepare your bacon, you should also wash your hands at any point after touching the bacon and before touching any supplies. For instance, if you need to grab some more wax paper or a freezer bag, don’t forget to wash your hands first. Otherwise, your roll of wax paper or box of storage bags will be contaminated. It’s important to disinfect both before and after you prepare your bacon for freezing. Any bacteria that is on your counter can be transferred to the wax paper and onto your bacon. Be sure to check the “use by” date and the number of days recommended for refrigeration, as well. While freezing keeps your bacon fresher longer, you should definitely freeze your bacon prior to the expiration date. Likewise, if you needed to store the bacon in your fridge before freezing it, be sure to freeze it before the end of the suggested refrigeration period, which is seven days. The longer bacon is stored, the less flavorful it will be. For best quality, store your bacon in the freezer for no more than one month. Three months is the recommended maximum storage time. Always thaw food in the refrigerator or in cold water. If using cold water, replace the water at 30 minute intervals. Do not thaw bacon at room temperature.

summary: Grab the bacon last. Freeze immediately. Wash your hands. Disinfect your counter top. Check the date. Use your bacon immediately after thawing it.


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Crunches are similar to situps, except only your shoulders and upper back come up off the floor. This compresses your spine less and doesn't require the use of your hip muscles. To do a crunch, lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and your arms crossed on your chest (or fingers laced behind your head). Slowly curl upwards until your upper back is off the floor. Pretend a string attached to your shoulders is pulling you up towards the sky (not towards your knees). Keep your abs tight and lower yourself back down slowly; you work your muscles just as much on the way down as on the way up. You can keep the same starting position as you used for the traditional crunch, except you should lace your fingers behind your head if you haven't already. Then, lift your legs so that your knees are bent together and touching your chest. Contracting your abs, sit up slightly and inhale. As you exhale, straighten your right leg and try to touch the outside of your right arm to the outside of your left thigh. Straighten your core and bring your knee back to your chest on the inhale. Then, repeat for the opposite side. Long arm crunches engage all of the muscles in your abdomen to ensure a thorough workout. To begin, stay in the same starting position as you have for the last two exercises. However, instead of crossing your arms across your chest, extend them straight back on the floor (as if you're reaching up above your head). Then, contract your abs to lift your arms, head, and shoulders off the floor (Remember not to lead with your arms! They should stay next to your head the entire time). Stop when you reach a 30˚ angle. Hold for a couple seconds, then lower yourself back down in a slow, controlled manner. Prop your legs up on an exercise ball so that your knees are bent at a 90˚ angle. Place your hands behind your head (don't lace your fingers) and tighten your abs. Gently lift your upper body off the floor be contracting your abs. Don't tuck your chin into your chest. Slowly lower yourself back down to the floor as you inhale.

summary: Begin with traditional crunches. Move into doing bicycle sit-ups. Do long arm crunches. Finish your warm-up with exercise ball crunches.


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The types of nose bleeds rely on which part of the nose the bleeding comes from. In anterior nose bleeds, bleeding arises in the front part of the nose. You can also have a posterior nose bleeds, where bleeding originates in the inner part of the nose. Nose bleeds can also be spontaneous with an unidentifiable cause. There are many causes for nose bleeds. When you get one, you should assess which of the causes is most likely the reason you got your nose bleed and avoid the situation if at all possible in the future. You can get a nose bleed because of self-induced trauma, mostly as a result of nasal picking. This is the most common cause in young children. Other causes include substance abuse of drugs such as cocaine, blood vessel disorders, blood clotting disorders, and trauma to the head or face.  Environmental factors such as low humidity, which is common during the winter, can induce mucosal irritation and bleeding. The incidence of nasal bleeding increases in colder weather. Infections of the nose and sinuses can cause a nose bleed. Allergies can also cause mucosal inflammation, which leads to nose bleeds. In some special cases, migraine headaches in children have also been proposed as a causative.  Trauma to the face can also cause a nose bleed to occur. If you get a nose bleed, you should avoid certain situations and actions which may make it worse. Do not lean backwards. This may cause blood to run down your throat, which could induce vomiting. You should also avoid speaking and coughing. This can irritate the nasal mucosa and re-bleeding can occur.  If you have to sneeze while your nose is bleeding, you should try to expel the air through your mouth so you don't further hurt your nose or cause more bleeding. Do not blow or pick the nose, especially if the bleeding is decreasing. You can dislodge formed blood clots and bleeding can reoccur. There are certain situations when you need to visit a doctor. If the bleeding is severe, more than a few drops, lasts more than 30 minutes, and reoccurs frequently, you should see a doctor. You also need to seek medical attention if you become extremely pale, fatigued, or disoriented. This can occur as a result of significant blood loss.  If you have difficulty breathing, especially if blood passes down your throat, you need to see a doctor. This can lead to irritation and coughing. There is a chance of infection as a result, which can eventually cause breathing issues. You should always see a doctor if the nose bleed began as a result of severe injury to the nose.  You should also see a doctor if you have a nose bleed while you are taking medicine that prevents blood clotting, such as warfarin, clopidogrel, or a daily aspirin.
summary: Learn the types of nose bleeds. Know the causes. Avoid certain situations. Visit the doctor.