Q: The risk of having a first-time blood clot (VTE) is 100 in 100,000. However, that risk goes up exponentially as we age: by age 80, the rate of VTE is 500 in 100,000. As you get older, it's important to monitor your overall health with regular medical checkups. Recent surgery or a broken bone in your hips or legs increases your risk of blood clots. Those who lead a sedentary or inactive lifestyle are at higher risk of pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in the lungs. People who sit more than six hours a day in their leisure time are twice as likely to have pulmonary embolism of those sit for less than two hours. Prolonged periods of lying, sitting, or standing in one place can cause blood stasis, leading to clots. This is one reason why VTE is so common in hospitalized patients, especially after surgery, and people traveling long distances. People who fall in to the obese category have a much higher risk of VTE than those in a healthy weight range. The correlation is not completely understood, but experts believe at least part of it is due to the estrogen produced by fat cells. Estrogen is an independent risk factor for blood clots. Fat cells also produce proteins called "cytokines," which may play a role in formation of VTE. Though not always the case, the obese may also lead more sedentary lives than those who fall into healthier weight ranges. To calculate your BMI, use an online BMI calculator, like the one on the Mayo Clinic website. You will need to input your age, height, weight, and sex for your results. An obese person will have a BMI of 30 or more. The overweight range is from 25-29.9, and normal from 18.5 to 24.9. Anything below 18.5 is considered underweight. Hormonal shifts, especially those involving estrogen, can put people at risk of VTE. This is often seen in postmenopausal women who take estrogen supplements as part of hormone replacement therapy. Women who take hormonal contraception to prevent pregnancy and those who are pregnant are also at risk. Before beginning any hormone therapy, discuss the risks and your options with your doctor. Coagulation is just another word for clotting, which is a normal process for your blood. Without it, you would bleed to death if you cut yourself! While coagulation is normal, hypercoagulation is when the blood clots too much, even when it's still in the body. Hypercoagulation can be caused by long periods of sitting or lying down, cancer, dehydration, smoking, and hormone therapies. You are at risk of hypercoagulation if: You have a family history of abnormal blood clots. You personally had a blood clot at young age. You had blood clots during pregnancy. You've suffered from multiple unexplained miscarriages. Some genetic disorders, such as Factor 5 Leiden Disorder or Lupus Anticoagulant, can also cause this condition. Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and the build up of cholesterol plaques in your arteries can all lead to blood clots. If you have atrial fibrillation, your blood isn't flowing properly, and may pool and begin to clot. People with atrial fibrillation may notice an irregular pulse but no other symptoms; it is usually discovered during routine check-ups. It can be treated with blood thinners or other medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases a pacemaker or surgery. Waxy cholesterol plaques can build up in your arteries (sometimes as part of atherosclerosis) and, if the plaques break, they can begin the clotting process. Most heart attacks and strokes occur when plaque in your heart or brain bursts.
A: Raise your awareness with age. Consider your activity level. Calculate your body mass index (BMI). Pay attention to your hormone levels. Be aware of a hypercoagulation. Learn about other health conditions that increase the risk of blood clots.

Q: Put your hemp garments and linens on the gentle or delicate cycle and use a soap that is mild, made of all-natural, and gentle on fabric. Delicate hemp pieces may be placed in a lingerie bag before putting them in the washing machine to help protect them. It's fine to wash hemp that's already been washed before at any temperature in the washing machine. If it's been dyed, it's probably a good idea to wash it in cold water to avoid any color leeching. You may add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to help remove all traces of soap and to soften the hemp. Vinegar also removes any smells from the hemp, leaving it smelling clean. It will not leave a vinegar smell once it has dried. After washing hemp, it's a good idea to air dry it. If you must heat dry it, avoid using the highest heat setting and remove it before the item has been thoroughly dried. Line-drying in the sun can have a tendency of lightening hemp slightly, which can be a desirable thing in some items, or you might want to maintain the natural color of the hemp. Depending on what you want, you might want to make sure that it stays out of the sun too much.
A: Use the gentle cycle. Wash hemp at any temperature. Air or line dry hemp clothing.

Q: Faded, torn, or patched jeans will work if the rest of the outfit is sufficiently hippie, but the holy grail of hippie bottoms is none other than the denim bell bottoms. Men and women both wore these; they're a staple of hippie culture. Embroider a peace-sign patch on your bell-bottoms. Denim, corduroy, or patterned pants will work as long as it has that characteristically hippie flair at the bottom. In fact, these might be a good alternative to your best pair of denim bell bottoms. Having trouble finding bell bottoms in this age of the skinny jeans? Here's a tutorial on how to turn a pair of jeans into bell bottoms. Or better yet, rehab your old ones by fraying, ripping, or tearing them (although it's not strictly necessary). If you're male, turn your old jeans into cutoffs. If you're female, try turning your old jeans into short shorts. Really, the grungier, the better, especially if you're a dude. You're not really concerned with your clothes being pristine and pressed. There's much more that you can do with bottoms as a female. Take advantage of it! If the weather allows, you have many options. Consider: Loose, flowy skirts (think gypsy style) Dresses such as tunics or sundresses Even mini- or micro-skirt (especially if paired with above-the-knee boots). Many male hippies did wear robes or even skirts. There are skirts made especially for men. Don't be afraid to wear what feels right regardless of gender.
A: Go for denim bell bottoms. Get some denim shorts, especially if they're ripped or torn. Utilize your options if you're a lady.

Q: If you need another ethernet cable, you can find one easily online or at any electronics store. Your modem is the device that brings an internet connection into your home. Many routers do not broadcast as fast as the modem they're hooked up to, which can hamper connection speeds. You may have enough space to plug both your Xbox and router into the modem. Wait at least one minute. You could take a small break, just to be safe. The devices should be connected without any additional configuration.
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Unplug any cable connecting your router to your Xbox. Unplug the cable connecting the modem to the router, if you need to. Plug the Xbox directly to the modem. Unplug your modem from the power source. Plug the modem back in and wait for all the lights to return to their normal state. Turn the Xbox back on.