Health - 24 August 2006

If I have a daughter, which I plan to through adoption, I used to think about wanting to enroll her in dance, gymnastics, or choir classes. I have a true passion for the art in the human body and voice, and I want my daughter to have the chance to experience those things. I know choir will be okay...

But it terrifies me when I think about gymnastics and dance. I know that the eating disorder rates for female atheltes in these areas are quite high, and I am truly terrified that my daughter will grow up hating her body. I know that I, as a parent, can control how she feels about herself, but being in a social environment where thinness is so desired can be unhealthy for a girl.

Because of this, I want to plan it so that my daugher will not take dance or gymnastics...I don't want to risk it. I mean, she can be happy with other sports, right? I am scared that she will develop a serious eating disorder.

What do you guys think?

2006-08-24 14:45:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Just started shaving and it is really itching. I don't want to dry my skin out. Sorry if this is a stupid question but it's not like I can ask my firends.

2006-08-24 14:44:55 · 16 answers · asked by hamers 1 in Women's Health

I take a medication called Topamax that can cause glaucoma and I have been having some blurred vision. I just want to see if anyone knows of some other symptoms.

2006-08-24 14:42:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-08-24 14:41:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

the only meds i am on are pennicillin for infection in tooth that will be pulled on the first..started yesterday mostly when lying down but soemtimes other times get the whole world spinning..

2006-08-24 14:38:49 · 6 answers · asked by micrensoi 2 in Women's Health

Im aware that monosaturated fats such as peanut butter and fish oil before sleep are good ways of increasing the body natural level of testosterone production.

However I was curious if anyone knows of any other supplements or foods other than steroids that also have the same outcome?

(Only food, no pills or anything like that)

2006-08-24 14:38:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Hi guys,

Are women responsible for all these size questions on yahoo? Or is it men just being a little paranoid? I'm trying to find out :)

So, out of interest, have partners of yours ever made you feel 'small' down there? If so how? What did you do?

2006-08-24 14:38:01 · 4 answers · asked by Honey78 1 in Men's Health

I hope not. I want them to be smaller...

2006-08-24 14:37:38 · 3 answers · asked by bebeeangeldust 4 in Diet & Fitness

I wanna to be a model and I dont want to be a plus sized model either

2006-08-24 14:37:25 · 11 answers · asked by AfricasTLyric 1 in Diet & Fitness

2006-08-24 14:36:35 · 2 answers · asked by Tim 1 in Other - Health

2006-08-24 14:36:14 · 10 answers · asked by idahogirl91 2 in Other - Health

Every day, I like to eat about 2 pounds of refried beans a day, some bacon, lard, link sausages, 3 pounds of cheese, a gallon of milk, and a jar of pickles.

My flatulence problems are destroying my life. My wife wants to leave me and take the kids away. My boss threatened to fire me if I can't stop farting in front of clients. When I eat at Mexican restaurants, all of the patrons move their tables or leave. My favorite restaurant forbade me to return. To top it all off, I think one of my child's hospitalizations was due to inhaling copious amounts of my fart gas.

Flatulence is destroying my life and I don't know what to do. I can't change my diet, because other foods make me sick. I've tried Bean-o extra prescription strength and multiple enemas. Nothing seems to work. HELP!

2006-08-24 14:33:48 · 20 answers · asked by doogsdc 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-08-24 14:32:58 · 44 answers · asked by LILLIAN L 2 in Mental Health

I'm 38 and I've never had this before, is it normal?Nothing else is different.

2006-08-24 14:31:47 · 17 answers · asked by tamilynn 3 in Women's Health

2006-08-24 14:31:01 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

i am looking for a particular article several issues ago on a detox plan for 7 days. Based on a lemmonade recipe they provided as well.

2006-08-24 14:30:42 · 1 answers · asked by cla7u8dia 1 in Women's Health

I have to take asthma pills, an inhaler, and nasal spray every day. I have to get shots every week to try and get immune to all the stuff I'm allergic to for the next 41/2 years or so. I've got rid of the animals, ripped up the carpet, got some air thingy's. Is there any cure for severe allergies?

2006-08-24 14:30:18 · 7 answers · asked by Trini V 1 in Allergies

i just found out that i'm lactose intolerant and i don't know what i'm allowed to eat and not eat besides the obvious milk, ice cream, cheese...etc. is there a list of what we can eat and not eat? does anybody else have LI that can help me? i'm so upset and hungry lol thanks so much!!!

2006-08-24 14:29:41 · 12 answers · asked by MrsChef 2 in Diet & Fitness

Please name a credible 'On Line' LPN Program. Cost is not a problem at present but I've got the time, and a most sincere desire. I just don't want to take on, for me , such a hard task. I already have a Associates degree In Science, a recent RMA. Thankyou

2006-08-24 14:26:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i have had lots of tests on my heart, spleen, gallbladder and blood the only result so far is underactive thyroid i have a lot of stress in my life and the doctors have put me on lexapro. i also have alot of gas i burp all the time. but they still cant find anything wrong with me i am also on synthroid for the thyroid problem please help

2006-08-24 14:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by SPEED DEMON 2 in Other - Health

Have you used honey yourself to heal your allergies?

What is the best method on using honey to prevent allergies if your allergic to pollen?

Like 2 tablespoons in the morning and at night or what?

2006-08-24 14:26:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I let him out to do his business, when he got in, I could smell the skunk, and he was scared and shaking. I used baking soda and dish deturgent and warm water to clean him up, but is there any veternerians who can give me some advice?

2006-08-24 14:26:02 · 53 answers · asked by Tenchidbz 2 in Other - Health

2006-08-24 14:25:13 · 12 answers · asked by BECKY M 1 in Injuries

Ok, I am a veteran of the Army. While I was active duty, I 'sprained' my ankle, which gave me bursitis in my hip. I have been out of the military since 02 and they (VA hospital) say that they can't do anything to them. IS there anything I can get done to stop the pain? surgically?

Also, my wrists are extremely weak and somtimes my hands go numb to my elbows. What could that be?

Additional Details

I do get comp. 10% for ankle and 10% for hip.

Can a sprained ankle last 4+ years?

If a sprained ankle can't last 4+ years, what else could it be?

2006-08-24 14:24:24 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ Callie Ann ♥ 3 in Injuries

i accidentally inhaled ammonia and im sick im just wondering if it caused me to get sick?

2006-08-24 14:23:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I have had ongoing treatment twice for toxoplasmosis since 2004, back and forth each week to the doc, like 15 diff kinds of medicines I had to take every day and have to take it again if it comes back in my eye. I wash my hands a thousand times and clean my place and everything. Last time I went back there, the doc found sinus scarring and of course scarring around my eye and the cyst behind my eyeball had shrunk from the steroids but he said I have to see the eye doc for life. I've known people of getting surjery and injections in their eyes. Is there any real cure for Toxoplasmosis?

2006-08-24 14:22:10 · 4 answers · asked by Trini V 1 in Infectious Diseases

I am 16 years old and thinking of how to grow from 5'6 to 6'4.........without hormones or unnatural chemical products???

2006-08-24 14:21:47 · 11 answers · asked by riccicolburnt 1 in Diet & Fitness

2006-08-24 14:21:10 · 6 answers · asked by pyro 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-24 14:20:32 · 22 answers · asked by Mya 2 in Mental Health

2006-08-24 14:19:44 · 1 answers · asked by leanne p 1 in Dental