Health - 21 August 2006

2006-08-21 09:16:53 · 3 answers · asked by melanie 1 in Alternative Medicine

2006-08-21 09:15:37 · 16 answers · asked by lala 1 in Other - General Health Care

I get hormonal migraines and have tried all kinds of medications for them. Nothing seems to work on a consistant basis. My big problem is the rebound headache from the meds. I usually end up in a dark room for several days waiting it out in agony. Have you tried acupuncture or are you a practioner and know that it may work?

2006-08-21 09:15:19 · 5 answers · asked by karenmay57 2 in Alternative Medicine

2006-08-21 09:15:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2006-08-21 09:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Infectious Diseases

I was reading, like I do either Sunday morning or sunday evening, on postsecrets, that said this women had passes torettes (I think I spelled it right) and OCD. I think I know what OCD is but what is toretts and how is it passed on?

2006-08-21 09:14:54 · 4 answers · asked by HideAnotherMistake 2 in Other - Diseases

is nettle tea help you lose weight?
and what foods can i eat to help me lse weight

2006-08-21 09:13:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I recently began communicting with an ex lover. We are both married now. We have families and live far apart. Is it ever safe to explore those old feelings or does someone always get hurt.

2006-08-21 09:13:34 · 19 answers · asked by annie 1 in Mental Health

2006-08-21 09:13:02 · 2 answers · asked by rrhiannon99 2 in Other - General Health Care

For the past two years, I have been worried about my mothers health. Two years ago she lost her mother to heart disease. Ever since, my mother has not been taking good care of herself. Eats more unhealthy foods, never exercises, does not sleep very much (about4-5 hours a night), been really moody, drinks a lot of coffee and has been having leg pains for over a year now. She complains that her legs hurt and her feet get swollen almost every day. The swelling seems to never go away and she walks with a limp. I try to go and see her everyday to make sure she eats healthy foods, to take her for a walk and let her rest. But, seeing her everyday is something I unable to do with my job, 3 children and a house of my own to maintain. I have also tried so many times to take her to see a doctor and have her checked. Every time she refuses and becomes angry with me.

What would cause the swelling and pain? What else can I do to help her?

2006-08-21 09:11:56 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I am getting serious about working out this next semester. Besides my normal classes, I'm taking kickboxing(1 day), tennis(1day), Yoga(1day) and a Fitness Lab class (cardio & weights) twice a week before work. I feel like I have tried EVERYTHING so i'm a little skeptical about losing weight with this schedule. I kno I have to eat right and drink lots of water and I'm wondering if this is too much or too little? How much weight is it healthy to lose by December?

2006-08-21 09:11:44 · 12 answers · asked by luvz2luv_ya 2 in Diet & Fitness

2006-08-21 09:11:38 · 3 answers · asked by francisca s 1 in Alternative Medicine

Because they don't work on me. I've been depressed for 15 years..I'm open to new ideas. I've tried everything short of ect.

2006-08-21 09:11:35 · 9 answers · asked by hittykkiod 1 in Mental Health

What can i do to stop the bags under my eyes and to reduce tiredness. Please this is a serious question no answers that follow the lines of 'go to sleep/ don't stay up so late' etc etc


i have always had this and just wanted to try and get something done about it as i think its restricting me a bit.

Im 17 and Male if that helps

2006-08-21 09:09:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I mean, if I start wearing my retainer again, will my teeth move back to how they were after my braces came off? They haven't moved A LOT, just a little bit.
I don't want to get braces again or anything, obviously.
The area that I'm concerned about is my two front teeth. They used to be right next to each other, with no space between them. Now, there is a very, very small gap.
Is there anything that I can do to move my teeth back?
Thanks.

2006-08-21 09:09:37 · 8 answers · asked by doubled254 3 in Dental

2006-08-21 09:09:01 · 2 answers · asked by francisca s 1 in Alternative Medicine

3500 Calories = 1 Pound (of fat?)
I am assuming that the formula means 1 pound of fat and not muscle. Do the amount of Calories you eat have anything to do with how much muscle mass you will gain? Will you gain more muscle by eating more calories? How many extra calories do you need for your body to build muscle and recover?

To clarify, please comment on the below example.

Your BMR is 1800 Cal
Activity burns 100 Cal
The TEF is 200 Cal
For a total of 2100 Cal needed a day

The activity only burns 100 Cal, but wouldn't your body need additional Calories for recovering and building muscle (if so, how many)? Secondly, would you gain just as much muscle by eating 2100 Cal as eating 2400 Cal (not fat or weight but muscle mass). What about if you eat 1900 Cal a day, it will call on your fat supply but will it detract from how much muscle you gain by not giving you the full benefit of the food you are eating?

2006-08-21 09:08:59 · 7 answers · asked by Ryan L 2 in Diet & Fitness

A guy I'm seriously dating isn't that close to his mother. He only talks to her when she asks him questions about his life and even then he only gives minimal answers. He sees her on a pretty regular basis, but holds a grudge against her b/c she spends beyond her means on personal items and has to borrow money from him. But, it's worth noting that my bf growing up had to witness his father repeatedly blame his mother for the families financial problems. My bf's father isn't very affectionate or supportive of his mother and it seems like the father's view has subconsciously affected my bf's views. My bf is supportive and postiive when it comes to our relationship. Does anyone have any insight into dealing with mommy issues?

2006-08-21 09:08:49 · 4 answers · asked by motomotorzee 1 in Mental Health

How many calories are in a cup of coffee? I looked on the package, and there wasn't even a nutrition label. I've had all of the calories I'm willing to have for today, and I don't want to have any more. I was just wondering for future reference, is coffee unhealthy for you? Will it make you gain weight, or something?
Thanks.

2006-08-21 09:07:05 · 8 answers · asked by doubled254 3 in Diet & Fitness

Probably a silly question, but I was wondering if it could make your cycle different, ie: shorter, lighter, etc.

2006-08-21 09:06:02 · 7 answers · asked by GeminiGirl 4 in Women's Health

2006-08-21 09:04:05 · 3 answers · asked by NEOTEH 4 in Mental Health

2006-08-21 09:03:50 · 13 answers · asked by manny 1 in Other - Health

2006-08-21 09:03:47 · 10 answers · asked by leor00 2 in STDs

2006-08-21 09:03:43 · 13 answers · asked by tjstoma 2 in Other - General Health Care

have u ever had sex and it hurts if so what did you do about it ?

2006-08-21 09:03:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Okay me and my partner have been trying to conceive for 6 months and I believe i may have signs of implantation bleeding. I started Friday night its so light Id miss it if I werent looking for it. It is light pink and very little only enough when i wipe, not for a liner or pad. Saturday there was alittle brown color then sunday it went back to light pink. Today I dont notice anything but I do have slight cramps on and off, and I have been very restless the past 3 nights. Im due to start on the 25th...but Im not haveing regular pms signs that I usually have. If this sounds familiar to anyone please resond.

2006-08-21 09:03:35 · 4 answers · asked by nohollabackgirl0085 1 in Women's Health

I was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago today at the age of 31....it was a nast diagnosis with 7 positive lymph nodes which led to mastectomy, chemo, rads and 2 years of Herceptin in a trial . So far I am ok,although as I only finished Herceptin in June I do still feel a little creaky and tired.....the weight gain from the hormonals has been awful and I hate feeling so fat but I suppose its better to be alive than a skinny dead!

Anyway just wanted to know how to cope with the fear cancer brings, I have an eight year old I want to raise to adulthood and I lay awake at night just crying and crying.....doesi t ever get better? and how many women really survive this and live to a ripe old age?
Any suggestions on diet and supplements too would be great....I do log on to various cancer websites and they help but sometimes I feel I should have "moved on" by now!

2006-08-21 09:03:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I'm a "seemingly" healthy 22 yr old male, just wondering what causes urine color to darken. It's been about two days now that it's been a dark yellow.

2006-08-21 09:00:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2006-08-21 08:59:59 · 7 answers · asked by hittykkiod 1 in Mental Health

2006-08-21 08:59:47 · 18 answers · asked by mana_dalaa 1 in Women's Health