The phrase
"occasional bout" refers to a temporary or occasional occurrence of something, usually referring to a short period of time when someone experiences a particular activity, illness, or behavior.
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The symptoms can vary from mild lethargy or poor coat quality to severe skin allergies; from
occasional bouts of soft stool or vomiting, to persistent, severe vomiting and diarrhea.
«One of the most important tactics to an effective negotiation is learning to become comfortable
with occasional bouts of awkward silence,» writes Elizabeth Segran in Fast Company summing up her advice.
Previously, it was made up of departmental silos that communicated only to Jobs and not with one another (except
for occasional bouts of infighting).
Common areas of digestive health where men may need extra support include acid reflux, GERD, constipation, as well
as occasional bouts of food - born toxicity.
There is nothing wrong with
experiencing occasional bouts of hunger throughout the day, especially just before mealtimes or after a calorie - crushing workout.
Even occasional bouts of digestive problems can be a sign of weak digestive function, which can interfere with proper absorption of nutrients and further disrupt health.
Constipation can be caused by several factors including changes to diet and changes to routine, but studies have shown that keeping the digestive tract healthy with a healthy amount of «good bacteria» can help to
prevent occasional bouts of constipation.
While a devoted family man to wife Emma (Jennifer Connelly) and his many children, including beloved daughter Annie (Martha West), Charles finds himself slowly degenerating due to illness, which slips
into occasional bouts of madness.
Things like maintaining momentum, finding readers, beating writer's block and
overcoming occasional bouts of languishing inspiration are things that affect all of us from time to time.
Performance in portable mode turns in results rather similar to the docked mode: we have the same 30 fps target
with occasional bouts of bad frame - pacing.
Home treatment of
occasional bouts of diarrhea in an otherwise healthy pet includes a temporary fast followed by a bland diet of fat - free cooked turkey and 100 percent canned pumpkin
Their «Mint Melts» are a helpful tool for those who suffer from
the occasional bout of sleeplessness.
While a healthy bull market can easily absorb
the occasional bout of institutional selling, it's never a good sign when distribution days begin to cluster within a brief period of time.
I love seeing all the foodie creations people tag me in — it fills my heart with such excitement and joy (and
the occasional bout of food envy haha)!
The road was a lot rougher in the old days — trains and buses instead of planes, hotel rooms without air - conditioning and with bed bugs,
occasional bouts with anti-Semitism.
This has spilled over into some angry but small in - match protests directed at Arsene Wenger and
occasional bouts of booing of the team.
Oxlade - Chamberlain typifies
those occasional bouts of self - doubt.
Despite
the occasional bout of mommy brain, my diaper bag was always stocked with essentials like diapers, wipes and extra clothes, and so, I -LSB-...]
While
the occasional bout of constipation is perfectly normal once in a while, we are meant to have a daily bowel movement.
Even if your baby isn't colicky and has never been fussy after eating,
an occasional bout of gas pain can make her miserable until it passes.
But, when your baby won't stop crying and spit up involves
an occasional bout of projectile vomit, you may be dealing with gastroesophageal reflux (GER).
My 6 month old has
occasional bouts of constipation since we're introducing new foods, and this stuff is a lifesaver!
All parents - to - be expect to deal with
occasional bouts of crying, but almost nothing can prepare you for the inconsolable tears and screams of a colicky baby.
Despite
the occasional bout of mommy brain, my diaper bag was always stocked with essentials like diapers, wipes and extra clothes, and so, I thought I was ready to tackle any toddler - related surprises.
Uganda and South Sudan, where nodding disease is prevalent; map courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / CIA World Factbook A strange illness has been killing thousands of young people each year, and recently it has started claiming even more victims in Africa.Called nodding disease, it usually strikes children at the age of 4 or 5 years and starts with
occasional bouts of uncontrolled nodding.
While that doesn't seem like an ideal combination for great grades, new Concordia research shows that
the occasional bout of bad feelings can actually improve students» academic success.
Maybe our direct ancestors and Neanderthals largely coexisted (as did many other overlapping hominid species before them), with
occasional bouts of quasi-tribal warfare that ebbed and flowed.
Scientific American's logotype has undergone subtle shifts, large leaps and
occasional bouts of nostalgia.
Occasional bouts of sleeplessness are normal, but chronic insomnia can require pharmaceutical intervention.
If it's
the occasional bout of busy - work in a generally satisfying position, that's one thing.
In today's fast - paced world, about 10 percent of adults in the United States have chronic insomnia, and another 30 percent have
occasional bouts of sleeplessness.
No matter how deep into wellness we are, everyone falls victim to
the occasional bout of brain fog.
Worse than
the occasional bout of unproductivity, brain fog describes those frustrating moments where, try as you might, you just can't focus on anything.
Sometimes it's
an occasional bout of emotional eating; other times, stress or even an anxiety disorder can fuel overeating.
However, a plain water enemas is simple, fast, and highly effective at treating
an occasional bout with constipation.
It's not pleasant to endure
an occasional bout of diarrhea.
I do not feel and different apart from the fact that I have
the occasional bouts of diarrhea which I did not have before.
My reflux was in remission for many years after with
the occasional bout.
Those are
occasional bouts of craving when I can actually gobble up a slice or two of those rich cheesecakes and still have room for more.
Occasional bouts of it are to be expected, but if that is your default mode, realizing any goal is almost impossible.
As Tom's girlfriend, Violet, who has a Ph.D. in psychology, Blunt, with her fine dark - blue eyes and plush mouth, plays off her natural British incisiveness with
occasional bouts of sweet, wandering uncertainty.
The movie, which has
occasional bouts of sexual explicitness, portrays the Bay Area activist as almost totally lacking in guile or hypocrisy.
A commentary track featuring Herzog and Norman Hill goes over the particulars of the shoot but, more so than do prior Herzog / Hill commentaries, lapses into silence and
occasional bouts of self - congratulation («Yes, that's very beautiful»).
The platforming sequences are markedly worse, marred by a woefully imprecise jump that results in a lot of missed ledges, and
the occasional bout of getting stuck in the scenery.
Occasional bouts of mild softness occurred, usually during interior shots.