Stay hydrated with warm water-based beverages to soften stools. Perform a stomach massage in a "U" pattern. Apply heat packs or take warm baths to relax muscles. Take a walk after meals to stretch stomach muscles. Exercise regularly to prevent water retention
Lice eggs (nits) are tiny, oval-shaped, yellowish-white spots on hair shafts. Nits can be confused with dandruff or hair spray droplets. Eggs hatch in 6-9 days, nymphs mature in 7 days. Live lice lay up to 8 eggs daily. Nits near scalp are most likely to be infective
BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) helps create firmer stools. Probiotics in yogurt and kefir may regulate bowel movements. Avoid fatty foods, dairy, spicy foods, and high-fiber foods
Burp is the body's way of releasing swallowed air. Inhale deeply, hold air in chest and mouth. Swallow air as if eating food, feeling for air traveling down esophagus. Squeeze diaphragm and stomach muscles to force burp out
Sphincters are circular muscles that control passage flow in the body. Over 50 different types exist, ranging from microscopic to walnut-sized. Some sphincters function involuntarily, others respond to stimuli
Mammalian heart has four valves that allow one-way blood flow. Valves are lined with endocardium and located around cardiac skeleton. Valves contain leaflets or cusps that open and close to prevent backflow