While most ulcers are caused by bacteria or other factors, for a small group of people, stress is a major factor in triggering ulcers. Regardless of which group you are in, lowering your stress level will make you a happier person and help your body heal. Ways to reduce stress include: Yoga. Exercise Other relaxing activities. Flavonoids may be an effective treatment for some stomach ulcers, because they coat and protect the lining of the stomach and could allow ulcers to heal. Flavonoids occur naturally in many fruits and vegetables. But beware, some foods and drinks that contain flavonoids such as citrus fruits can irritate a stomach ulcer. Foods and drinks rich in flavonoids include: Legumes include alfalfa, clover, peas, beans, lentils, soybeans, and peanuts. Broccoli. Apples. Berries. Polyphenols are antioxidants and may protect your stomach from ulcers. They might also help ulcers heal. Foods that contain polyphenols include: Dried rosemary. Dark chocolate. Blueberries. Black olives. Probiotics are living bacteria and yeast that help keep your digestive system working properly. Studies have shown that probiotics might fight H. pylori bacteria. There is also evidence that they may help the ulcer healing process, too. Consider the following foods that contain probiotics: Buttermilk. Yogurt. Miso. You can also take probiotics in supplement form.
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One-sentence summary -- Manage your stress level. Eat foods containing flavonoids. Choose foods containing polyphenols. Consume probiotics.

Q: Although there are a couple of cards that charge nominal cash advance fees, they are typically substantial. A cash advance fee is usually expressed as a percentage of the transaction10% is commonbut with a minimum dollar amount. So if you withdrew cash in the amount of $500, it would be subject to a $50 cash advance fee, because 10% of $500 is $50. However, even if you only withdrew $10, the minimum dollar amount for a charge might be $5, making the charge for the $10 withdrawal $5 instead of $1. The interest rates on cash advances are almost always higher than the interest rates on a typical credit transaction. Before you decide to make a cash withdrawal, make sure you know the interest rate and can afford it. It isn't uncommon to see interest rates of 20% and more for cash advances, which is extraordinary. Many a sensible person has become financially ensnared by a high interest rate. Make sure you'll be able to easily pay the cash advance back before you make the withdrawal. Unlike most credit card transactions, the interest on cash advances begins to accrue immediately. While it's always important to pay off your credit card balance as quickly as possible, this goes double for a cash advance. You will need to pay the minimum payment on your regular credit card balance before any payment can go toward paying off your cash advance. Any additional payment will then go to the highest interest rate balance on your card. So if the interest rate on your regular credit card balance is 4% and the interest rate on your cash advance is 20%, the payment must be applied to paying off the cash advance balance. A lot of people will have other alternatives to a credit card cash advanceprobably the only type of loan more unfriendly to the borrower than a cash advance is a payday loan. You should consider any of the following before you take a cash advance: Getting a personal loan. It will take a little longer than a credit card cash advance, but the interest rate will be much lower than a cash advance (by as much as half). Furthermore, you can usually get a personal loan for a larger amount. Personal loans are available through banks and credit unions. Applying for a HELOC. A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a line of credit in the same amount as the equity in your home. It is like a second mortgage, but you aren't obligated for all of the equity in your home, and it has an expiration date. They'll take much longer to apply for than a cash advance, but they'll be far less expensive. ref>http://ptmoney.com/credit-card-cash-advance-bad-financial-move-or-good-emergency-plan/</ref> Interest paid on a HELOC is deductible from income tax.
A: Don't forget about the cash advance fee. Check the interest rate. Determine whether you can start to pay right away. Consider your alternatives.

Article: You should not take any blood thinning medications for at least a few days following your vasectomy. Be sure to ask your doctor for specific advice on this if you are taking blood-thinning medications. This is because taking blood-thinning medications may increase your risk of post-operative bleeding. Know that the duration of time to be off your blood-thinning medications varies from person to person (depending on the reason you are taking them in the first place). Ask your doctor when you can resume your normal medications. One of the most important components of recovering from your vasectomy is rest. You may need to take a few days off of work or cut back on your usual activities to facilitate healing. Unless your work is strenuous or requires heavy lifting, you should be able to go back quite quickly, such as within two to three days. If your job requires heavy lifting, talk to your doctor about when it will be safe for you to return. Try not to do too much for the first two to three days following the procedure, and don't be afraid to ask others to help you out so that you can relax and recover. Keep your activity level to a minimum after your vasectomy. It is advisable to limit physical activities for about five days post-surgery, and to refrain from heavy lifting for at least a week. Heavy lifting strains the area and therefore interferes with healing. After five days, you may resume exercise, starting out easy and getting back to your normal routine after a couple of weeks. Ejaculation can be painful and sometimes lead to bleeding in the initial stages after your vasectomy. Therefore, you will not be able to engage in any sexual activity about seven days after your vasectomy. When you do choose to resume sexual activity (after a week has passed and you feel comfortable enough to do so), remember that you will need to use birth control until you have had follow-up tests with your doctor confirming that your sperm count is zero. It usually takes 20 ejaculations after the surgery for residual sperm to be fully cleared. Overall a vasectomy results in no changes to a man's sexual function. Many men are concerned it could affect desire, erections, and/or the sensation of orgasm; however, studies have been done to confirm that none of these are negatively affected by the procedure. Studies have shown that women's sexual satisfaction has increased after their partner has had a vasectomy. This may be due to greater confidence that there will not be an unwanted pregnancy. Note that there is also a very small risk (0.1% per year) of becoming pregnant even after you have had a vasectomy. This is because, even though the two ends of the vas deferens have been "disconnected" from one another, there is still a tiny chance that sperm could pass through and result in pregnancy. The chance is so low, however, that a vasectomy (or a "tubal ligation," which is the comparable procedure in women) is still considered the most effective form of birth control for those couples who have decided they do not want to have any more children. Depending on the technique that your doctor used, you may have stitches in your scrotum. To prevent an infection from developing, it is best to keep the stitches dry by not bathing or swimming for the first couple of days. Ask your doctor when it is okay to start bathing and/or swimming again.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid taking blood-thinning medications for a few days. Get plenty of rest. Refrain from all types of sexual activity for seven days. Do not swim or bathe for 24 to 48 hours after your vasectomy.