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It's generally a good idea to talk to a doctor before taking a laxative. People in certain circumstances should always do so, to avoid health complications:  Pregnant or breastfeeding women Children 6 years old or younger Adults over the age of 65 Anyone taking other medication. (If you are already taking a laxative or mineral oil, wait for at least 24 hours before switching to a different laxative.) Anyone with severe stomach pain, abdominal cramps, nausea, or vomiting should avoid laxatives entirely, and visit a doctor immediately. In some cases, glycerol suppositories can be useful to help relieve short-term constipation. To insert the suppository, unwrap it, face the pointed end toward your rectum, and use a finger to push it as far in as possible. Try to keep as still as possible to hold the suppository in place. If inserted correctly, it should start working in around 20 minutes. Many people moisten the suppository with tap water before inserting it. These suppositories are only intended for short-term relief. If you are still constipated after 3 days of use, see your doctor. These cheap laxatives grease your stool with mineral oil or similar substances to ease passage. They typically take effect within 8 hours, but are only suitable for quick relief. Overuse can lead to vitamin deficiency. If you are taking any other medication, talk to a doctor before taking lubricant laxative. The hastened passage of stool can decrease the amount of medication that is absorbed. This type of laxative helps your stool absorb more water and pass more easily, taking effect within two or three days. These require a great deal of water to be effective, and to avoid gas and cramps.  The elderly, people with diabetes, and people with heart or kidney issues should be monitored regularly for electrolyte imbalance and dehydration while taking this drug.  Saline laxatives are one type of osmotic laxative. Stool softeners (emollients) such as docusate sodium are usually prescribed after childbirth or surgery, or for patients who need to avoid straining. These have a weak effect, but still require plenty of water and should only be used for a few days. This is a more powerful laxative that may not be available over-the-counter in all areas. It can provide relief within 6–12 hours by causing muscle contraction in your intestines. This should only be used rarely, as repeated use can damage intestines and make you dependent on the drug for normal bowel movements.  Check the label for phenolphthalein, which has been linked to cancer.  This type of drug can also cause cramping and diarrhea. If an over the counter laxative does not work within three days, visit a doctor right away. He may suggest the following treatments or tests:  A prescription laxative, such as lubiprostone or linaclotide. These may be suitable for longterm use.  Enemas can deliver laxatives directly to the location of the problem, or flush out compacted stool. While available over the counter or as home remedies, they are best used sparingly and while following medical advice. If your doctor suspects a more serious problem, they may ask for a blood test, stool sample, X-rays, bowel examination, enema test, or colonoscopy. They may also suggest manual disimpaction for particularly difficult situations.

summary: Talk to a doctor if you are at risk for complications. Consider rectal suppositories. Use lubricant laxatives for quick relief. Try osmotic agents for general relief. Use stool softeners for short-term issues. Take a stimulant laxative for severe cases. Visit a doctor for prescription medicines.


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Plan to host it in your backyard, a park or another outside area. Crawfish boils are traditionally fun outdoor parties. To set up for the party, you will need the following:  An outdoor eating area A 60 gallon (227.1 L) pot A large metal strainer with a handle Outdoor cooking facilities, such as an outdoor cooking burner Depending on the size of the party you're having, you'll  need 20 to 30 pounds of crawfish. Plan on ordering 2-3 pounds per person. Most of the weight will be in the parts of the crawfish that are discarded.  If you're in the US South, crawfish is seasonally available in seafood and grocery stores, in addition to crawfish trucks. Other states, such as California, have locally-harvested crawfish. Check with your local fishmonger. Crawfish can also be purchased online. Live crawfish should be kept cool and away from light and heat until they're ready to boil. This process is also called purging the crawfish. Place them in a large bucket and fill it with clean water. Use a paddle to stir them around for a few minutes. Rinse them and put them in another clean container.  Don't let live crawfish sit in water for too long, as they will drown. Some people add a box of salt to the water to help purge the crawfish. Dead crawfish will float to the top, and should be discarded. Fill it halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Stir in the following ingredients:  The juice of 8 lemons, and the lemon peels. 1 pound crawfish boil seasoning. Throw in the following ingredients and allow them to boil for ten minutes:  8 onions, peeled and sliced in half 10 pounds new potatoes 20 ears of corn, shucked and cut in half 5 heads of garlic, split in half Place the crawfish in a wire basket with a handle, or a strainer, and lower it into the water. Let the mixture boil for five more minutes. Turn the burner off and cover the pot. Allow the crawfish to sit and cook for another 30 minutes. Remove the lid and take the strainer full of crawfish out of the pot. Allow them to drain. Spread newspapers over picnic tables or other outdoor tables you have set up. Dump the vegetables directly onto the table, then dump the crawfish on top. Allow your guests to serve themselves on paper plates.  Provide extra spices, butter, and other condiments if desired. If you would rather not serve the boil in the traditional Cajun style, scoop the vegetables and crawfish directly onto plates. Since many people may be new to the experience, give a demonstration on how to twist off and suck the head, peel the shell from the tail, and eat the delectable meat.

summary: Invite your family and friends to a crawfish boil. Order crawfish. Wash the crawfish. Set a 60 gallon (227.1 L) pot over medium high heat. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Bring the water back to a boil. Serve the boil. Give your friends a lesson on how to eat crawfish.


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There are tons of notebooks and journals to choose from. Pick one that you like and decorate it in any way you'd like.  Decorative ideas include: A saying from the Bible, scrapbook cutouts, your name in large letters, words that represent the joy of Christianity to you, etc. If you'd rather, you can even make a journal from scratch. It all depends on how craft-savvy you are. There are prayer journal templates available for printing off from a variety of online sites; just do a quick search and choose what you like the look of. This will help to guide you with the purpose for the journal and will help anyone else you'd like to read it to see what you were aiming to achieve through the journal. You don't have to share it with anyone though, but it can be nice to hand down this journal as a family heirloom later.
summary: Get a good journal or notebook. Make a front page explaining what you're doing.