Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand what causes chikungunya. Recognize the signs and symptoms of chikungunya. Notice rash and fever. Take note of any muscle or joint pain. Recognize a loss of taste. Get a chikungunya diagnosis.

Answer: This virus is transmitted through mosquitoes and was recently declared as an emerging global health threat.  How the virus affects the body is not fully known, however, chikungunya and dengue have almost identical symptoms and disease processes. Chikungunya infects the muscle cells of the body. From there, it reproduces until the cell dies, and then replicates and finds a new host cell to infect. The incubation period of the chikungunya is 1 to 12 days. Chikungunya usually attacks the muscles, joints, skin, connective tissues, and even the central nervous system. Because chikungunya is a systemic infection, it is usually accompanied by fever and skin rash.  The skin rashes are almost identical to the rashes that are present in a case of dengue and is a result of damage to the blood vessels. Fever occurs as the body raises its temperature in an attempt to kill the infectious agent. As a consequence of the fever, you may suffer from a headache, nausea, and vomiting. Because the virus destroys cells in the muscles and joints, you will experience muscle weakness and joint pain. Joint and muscle pain can be severe and acute. Partial loss of taste is reported by many chikungunya patients. This happens because the virus attacks nerve endings on the tongue and desensitizes the taste buds. Acquiring an accurate diagnosis is very important to get the right treatment.  A virus isolation is the most conclusive exam used to diagnose chikungunya. However, it takes 1 to 2 weeks before it is completed and should be done in a biosafety level 3 lab, which is not available in many developing countries where chikungunya is prevalent. The technique involves acquiring a blood sample from the patient and then introducing the virus to it. The blood sample will then be observed for specific responses.  RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) makes the genes of chikungunya more pronounced and shows evidence of the disease. The result can be obtained in 1-2 days. An ELISA assay can be used to measure the levels of immunoglobin to identify the chikungunya virus. Results can be obtained within 2-3 days.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Shave regularly until your facial hair comes in evenly Raise your testosterone levels to speed up facial hair growth. Take care of your skin in the meantime. Start with a fresh shave. Manage the itchiness of the early growth. Be patient. Grow it out whenever you want.

Answer: . The worst way to grow a beard is to just stop shaving, or to never start. This results in patchy, uneven, and thin beards that just flat-out won't look good on your face. If your facial hair isn't growing in evenly all around your face, keep shaving regularly, and be patient until it does.  If you're not sure how evenly your facial hair is growing in, shave your entire face and look for stubble. Does it grow on the tip of your chin as quickly as over your lip? Does it grow under your neck at the same rate as it does on your sideburns? If so, you're ready for growing a beard.  If your beard doesn't grow evenly, there's a bit you can do to speed up the process and ensure that your hair will eventually grow in as thickly as possible. Genetics has a lot to do with your ability to grow facial hair. Some people simply won't be able to grow full beards. If you're currently going through puberty, or have gone through puberty but haven't started growing your facial hair yet, there are some simple things you can do to stimulate testosterone levels and encourage hair growth. The effect won't necessarily be fast, but you'll get hair growing if you do some combination of the following:  Exercise. Doing intensity training, cardio, and some strength training a few times a week encourages testosterone growth in males, helping to get facial hair growing. Warm up for three minutes, then do on/off sets, with 30 seconds of all-out exercise, then 90 seconds of moderate exercise. Do sets of seven of these circuits. Get your Vitamin D levels up, either by taking a supplement, or by spending some more time outdoors in the sun, absorbing Vitamin D naturally. According to some recently published research, ashwagandha is an herb that stimulates testosterone in men. It's also known as adaptogen, and is commonly sold as a supplement. As you're trying to stimulate facial hair growth, it's also important to take care of your skin and address issues that can keep hair from growing evenly and looking good. Talk to your doctor about problems with rosacea, acne, or dryness before you decide to grow a beard.  See your dermatologist while you are still shaving regularly. Apply the prescribed or over-the-counter medication for at least one month before growing facial hair. Keep your face moisturized, to keep the follicles healthy and stimulated. Use a natural foaming cleanser on your face to keep the skin healthy. Just as you need a clean canvas to start painting, when you decide you're ready to start growing a beard, you need a clean-shaven face. Start from scratch, trimming any facial hair you do have off, then shaving close to the skin. This will ensure that everything will grow as evenly as possible as you're starting your new beard.  Consider having a hot shave at a barber's shop. This is typically the closest and most even shave you can get, to start off. After you shave, just stop for a period of about four weeks and do nothing, other than wash your face regularly and take care of your skin. Your facial hair should start to come in normally. Lots of guys stop growing out facial hair and start shaving because it gets itchy. Understand that itchiness will last for approximately four weeks, before you'll eventually get used to it, once the beard softens slightly. Use a moisturizer, or a natural beard oil on your beard follicles to soften the hairs and to keep the beard from itching too much. While there will always be some itchiness associated with the growing of body hair, it's possible to control somewhat. Read the third section for more information about beard care. Everyone's facial hair grows at different rates, and it will take a while for some guys to grow beards, while others will seem to sprout whiskers in between morning shaves and evening showers. At whatever age and maturity level you're at, it's important to stay patient and wait for your beard to grow at it's own pace. For some guys, growing a beard out will happen in two or three weeks, while for others it may take as long as several months to get real results. While lots of men like to grow out their beards in cold months for insulation purposes, it's a common misconception that beards are more uncomfortable in hot weather. In fact, beards help protect from UV sun rays, and work to cool the skin during hot weather, trapping sweat close to your face, cooling as it evaporates.  While the itchiness associated with beards is typically less desirable during hot weather, it's not something that will do much to keep you warm. Beards offer a variety of other health benefits, including trapping dust to help you avoid asthma attacks and upper respiratory infections, and act as windbreakers, helping to shield your face from cold weather blasts.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Eat slowly and stop when you're full. Stop eating foods that exacerbate stomach acidity. Avoid drinking coffee and tea. Drink 0.062 gallons (0.23 L) of water daily outside of meals. Consume apple cider vinegar (AVC) and lemon juice before or after meals.

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If you're the kind of person that likes to eat fast, make a conscious effort to go slower. Remember that it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to get the signal that your body is full! Keep your eating slow and take note of how you feel after 20 minutes to better track and address your heartburn. Always take a 5-minute break before having a second serving and take note of any acid buildup. If you're feeling symptoms, stop eating. Tomatoes, marinara, garlic, onion, chocolate, citric fruits, peppermint, soda, carbonated drinks, alcohol, gluten, and high fat and fried foods are all culprits. Cut these out of your diet and you'll get much more effect out of your Eno. Try keeping a chart that logs each meal you eat as well as any acidity that you feel throughout the day. Use this to find which foods are most often followed by acidity problem. A fresh cup of coffee or tea might be good for a morning boost, but both increase stomach acidity—especially on an empty stomach—which can lead to indigestion and heartburn. Try to cut them out of your diet to get the most out of your Eno.  Try decaffeinated tea or coffee if you absolutely have to have a cup. Purchase low-acid coffee to minimize acid buildup. Some experts believe that heartburn stems from a water shortage, particularly in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. Regardless, it's recommended to drink at least eight 8 ounces (236 mL) glasses of water each day, which is about  0.528 gallons (2.00 L).  Decrease your water intake during mealtime, as excessive amounts of water can dilute your stomach acid while eating. If you can't remember how many glasses to have, remember the "8x8 rule!" Although ACV contains acetic acid, it's the only vinegar that is alkaline-promoting, which means it reduces acidity. Mix 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of ACV along with 2 to 3 drops of lemon juice and drink the mixture before or after your meals. Don't use ACV to compensate for continuing to eat greasy, acidic meals.