Health - 20 August 2006

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2006-08-20 14:11:45 · 21 answers · asked by beautifulswan 2 in Diet & Fitness

2006-08-20 14:11:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2006-08-20 14:09:24 · 11 answers · asked by chris d 1 in Men's Health

I am looking for info about my local tap water, how healthy it is, etc. I would also be interested in finding information about tap water in the US and the health effects. I have already been told by nutritionalists that its bad, but would love some proof for my friend who is prego and was told that the sodium in the tap water is something she needs. even if the tap water has ONE good benefit, doesnt all the other crap counter-act it? i know drinking it now and then probably wont hurt anyone, but i would love to see some info on long term effects. any sources would be helpful, thanks!

2006-08-20 14:09:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-08-20 14:08:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I'm needing to lose weight..I weight 280lb and I want to lose 80lb by the end of the year..I have an underactive thyriod..What is the best way to get started on my weightloss success

2006-08-20 14:07:05 · 29 answers · asked by SoFaithful 1 in Diet & Fitness

I was diagnosed with ADD a few years ago and I have a really difficult time with it. I know I'm intelligent and people will tell me the same. However I'm 25 and I've had a countless number of jobs already. My jobs are always well below my ability level and I work along side idiots. I confuse the hell out of my employers and co-workers because I come across as intelligent, but than my wandering brain inevitably causes me to do something boneheaded. I'm depressed because I'm always painfully aware that I am not living up to my potential. If you have ADD, how are you coping with it? Have you found ways to succeed at your career or school?

2006-08-20 14:06:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I have no idea what category to put this under....haha. Anyway, mine is drowning. Actually, I have a few fears, but I'll just list one.

2006-08-20 14:04:56 · 43 answers · asked by alwaysright 3 in Mental Health

I used to think this way about medical doctors until I got into the dental field myself. I soon found out that the money that they charge goes to pay for everything from salaries to the paper clips the office uses. Of course it doesn't cost $800.00 for an actual crown. You are paying for alot more than that. I know that it is hard to understand when you are not in the field, but I deal with the same thing when I take my pets to the vet. I just try to realize that they are charging what is necessary to pay for the overhead in the office. Please don't think that they are money hungry. They don't pocket everything you pay them. Have some just had bad experiences with a dentist or do you really think they are like this?

2006-08-20 14:04:15 · 11 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5 in Dental

I have huge blisters on my arm, and clusters of small weeping blisters on my knees. Is that a bad sign. What should I look for to tell if my poison ivy rashes are clearing up?

2006-08-20 14:02:57 · 17 answers · asked by gurevich29 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-08-20 14:02:55 · 25 answers · asked by Arthur L 1 in Men's Health

I am on a diet and thought I was doing good by eating cornflakes. Are they bad for you and if yes what would be a good alternative?

2006-08-20 14:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by hobber2006 1 in Diet & Fitness

What is this means

2006-08-20 14:00:49 · 17 answers · asked by agent_ralph 1 in Women's Health

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2006-08-20 14:00:47 · 19 answers · asked by lilshawrty27 1 in Women's Health

What do you think about assisted suicide?

(when somebody who is terminally ill asks a doctor to give them an overdose of medicine so that they will die)

Do you think it should be llegal, illigal?
any exceptions?
WHY?

2006-08-20 13:59:35 · 9 answers · asked by brownskirtsandsandals 2 in Women's Health

I need more love from girls. I can receive energy from girls when I have relationship with them, that is what I think I need more girl friends.

2006-08-20 13:59:16 · 13 answers · asked by bird8573 2 in Other - Health

2006-08-20 13:54:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-08-20 13:53:59 · 8 answers · asked by charles k 1 in Cancer

When i sleep, my mouth becomes dry and my teeth leave cutes in my mouth. I have a really bad cut in the back and it hurts very bad. I've tried orasol gel and spray and even took advil to get rid of the pain. Nothing works that i've tried. Does anyone have any home remmides for cankersores or cuts in mouth? Thanks!

2006-08-20 13:53:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anne 2 in Dental

I starting taking the pill recomemded by a freind im woundering if the dousage might be too high from my weight and thats why i still have my period,i'm 54 kilos and taking yasmins pill 3.00 mg in total 0.03mg a pill. Anyone knows?

2006-08-20 13:53:35 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Women's Health

I have had a period since I was eleven years old. I am now in my twenties almost thirties. I have been regular since the beginning (every twenty-eight days). My last period I was four days late. When I started it lasted eleven days four days later I was on it again now I am going on three days. I have taken pregenancy tests (3) and they have come out negative. Could I have miscarried. I went to my Doctor and he seems to think this is no big deal. But I know my body and something is not right. any help would be appreciated.

2006-08-20 13:52:54 · 9 answers · asked by Betty 2 in Women's Health

My contact lenses make my vision blurry up close when I try to read. These are brand new lenses and this is the second day I have ever worn contact lenses. When I look at things kind of far away, it's clear, but when I try to read books up close, my vision is blurred. My lenses are Acuvue Advance for astigmatism. Is this normal for a first time contact lens wearer?

Oh and one more thing, I have worn glasses for 8 years if this helps at all.

2006-08-20 13:52:23 · 7 answers · asked by pockochocko 2 in Other - General Health Care

I had unprotected sexy during my menstrual cycle can i get pregnant and how likely is it?

2006-08-20 13:52:13 · 7 answers · asked by elh505 1 in Women's Health

2006-08-20 13:51:56 · 14 answers · asked by tincancar2 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-20 13:51:09 · 11 answers · asked by jrivera_e17 2 in Diet & Fitness

Okay, I am only 15 years old and I have a strange looking birthmark. It is a little odd shaped but not too strange around the edges. Maybe it is a little.
I was looking this up and I get a malignant cancer. Mine does have a little flecks of strange color. I've had it for all my life...
Is this possible in a 15 year old?

It is not too big. Like, a pencil eraser. What should I do??? PLEASE HELP.

2006-08-20 13:49:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2006-08-20 13:46:54 · 1 answers · asked by Pamela S 1 in Mental Health

Ok Im a 14 year old girl and I went to the pshciatrst or however u spell it and they tried to put me on medication but it was for heart attacks and seizures but i am not diagnosed with that.. I have adhd and deppresion.. I stay up all night long and cant go to sleep.. My mom wants to put me on somthing mild.. they put me on three types of medications and she threw them away.. Can somone give me names of medications or websites and information on what to ask my doctor to give me??

2006-08-20 13:45:03 · 12 answers · asked by ? 4 in Mental Health

i lost my life partner 4 yrs ago after 23 yrs together. I am still depressed. I have been diagnosed bi polar. I am disabled. i use a scooter and have no other transportation. sunday is a hard day for me. i had company for supper and Im still sad. I tried Church and that didnt work for me.

2006-08-20 13:44:41 · 14 answers · asked by nora7142@verizon.net 6 in Mental Health

I would like to know what the proof is and also what exactly does cinammon do for a diabetic. That is if it has been proven that is it good.

2006-08-20 13:44:24 · 8 answers · asked by kathleeng1223 4 in Diabetes