Health - 19 September 2006

I am a mother of two children, a son and a daughter. My daughter has a friend who's mother just found out she has non-hodgekins lymphoma and has a year to live. She is in the hospital right now and all the time. She can't afford to buy food or clothes for her daughter, she wears size 12/14 in girls. If there is anyway anyone can help her out, she is truley appriciative. Thank you in advance!!

2006-09-19 07:04:32 · 4 answers · asked by tonibananas72 2 in Cancer

I don't think i am supossed to be here. I think the PTB got it wrong. I keep thinking that i have no right to be alive. I dunno my head just won't shut up.

2006-09-19 07:04:10 · 26 answers · asked by kitpoodle 4 in Mental Health

Natural Cures Tip of the Week

Week of Sept 17th, 2006
Week of September 17th, 2006


Back-to-School with an Apple a Day?



Autumn signals not only the return of school days for many, but the organic apple farmer to our local farmer's markets. It was Benjamin Franklin who coined the phrase, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". True. But, it took until 2003, to find out that apples have 16 different biologic polyphenols. Polyphenols have a variety of different functions in the human body, including acting as antioxidants. One particular antioxidant, called quercetin, is not just a boon to the brain, but studies have shown that it may reduce cancer risks and prevent other diseases. Fresh, organic, whole apples are the best form of the fruit, as quercetin is found primarily in apple skin. Polyphenols may be responsible for some of the health-promoting effects of apples recognized by Franklin more than 200 years ago, but the apples in Franklin's day weren't treated with toxic or persistent pesticides. Today, apples are on the list of the most contaminated fruits and vegetables. So, while it's still better that kids eat any apple rather than modern junk food, an organic apple a day (the way they used to be grown) is the best apple to keep the doctor away - according to both old wisdom and 21st century wisdom. See more information in Chapter 6 of the Natural Cures book).



A highly respected magazine for kids, once ad-free, is now packed with ads for fast food, candy, sugary cereals, snack cakes, and other products. At a time when nutrition-related health crises plague our nation, and especially our youth, it is unconscionable that this magazine has chosen to cram its pages with ads for meals such as fried chicken fingers with French fries, which provides 590 calories and more than half-a-day's worth of fat and sodium. Junk food ads are clearly a major source of revenue for this magazine and others, in spite of some of the following facts which are not getting enough attention:




Feeding children hot dogs increases their risk of brain cancer by 300%. Strawberry yogurt, fruit punch and other red-looking grocery products are often colored with dead, ground-up cochineal beetles. The ingredient, called "carmine," is made from insects, and is listed on the label of many favorite foods.

Many Florida oranges are actually dipped in an artificial orange dye in order to make them visually appealing; the same dye that's been banned for use in foods because of cancer risk.

Girl Scout cookies are still made with hydrogenated oils that contain trans fatty acids, which are common in foods kids eat, including fried foods like French fries, and in many baked goods (cookies, pastries, crackers, chips, etc.).

Eating just one serving of processed meat each day increases your risk of pancreatic cancer by 67%. How many processed meat sandwiches are eaten daily?



Much is being said these days about incorporating healthier foods into the school lunch programs, but home is still the best starting point. Children, especially younger ones, learn by imitation of those around them. If foods at home are healthy, kids will pick their favorites from among healthy choices provided. It helps if the healthy choices are also tasty and appealingly presented. Sneak healthy vegetables or fruits into baked goods, if necessary, and as a safety net in this processed-food world, use daily multivitamins.



It's hard to overestimate the enormous potential of families sharing meals together in this day and age. Prepare to be inspired! Try one new fruit or vegetable a week; take your children shopping and pick out the right foods for you and them; choose the healthiest version of snack foods if you do consume them; discuss dietary changes with your family. Family meals are associated with better nutrition, better health, better behavior, and happier children and parents. Experts are wringing their hands about the obesity epidemic in children, depression in teens; citizens are concerned about violence, educators are distressed by falling school performance. Getting kids to eat healthy can be frustrating, but as kids eat more meals at home with their parents, they naturally begin to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy dairy products than their peers do. Fast-food meals more than twice a week are associated with increased obesity and type 2 diabetes. Studies show that youth who eat more family meals perform better in school, spend more time on homework, get better grades, and spend more of their free time reading for pleasure; perhaps, while enjoying their fresh, juicy, organic "apple for the day". Thank you, Benjamin!

2006-09-19 07:03:46 · 1 answers · asked by curiosa 2 in Other - Health

I went to my Gyn and I was told that I have HPV!! I am so terrified I dont want to die, how bad is this disease??? Will I ever be able to have babies??? Please Only smart answers

2006-09-19 07:03:29 · 11 answers · asked by Juliet 2 in Women's Health

what is the real meaning of (BPD) ive had it for awhile and i suffer with depresiion that doent last long ,it goes away and comes back?
it sux!

2006-09-19 07:02:50 · 6 answers · asked by ~$#xyMammA~ 1 in Mental Health

what is the real meaning of (BPD) ive had it for awhile and i suffer with depresiion that doent last long ,it goes away and comes back?
it sux!

2006-09-19 07:01:31 · 7 answers · asked by ~$#xyMammA~ 1 in Mental Health

this is for an 11 year old. Would it be better to leave it in for life or remove it a fter the fracture has completely healed?

2006-09-19 07:01:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-09-19 07:01:08 · 4 answers · asked by Chs_8_Hoopster 2 in Diet & Fitness

2006-09-19 07:00:37 · 6 answers · asked by laughter 1 in Other - Health

2006-09-19 06:59:58 · 14 answers · asked by Hacker 3 in Other - Health

2006-09-19 06:58:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

what is the meaning for district in hospital classification in U.S

2006-09-19 06:56:38 · 3 answers · asked by siva 1 in Other - Health

2006-09-19 06:55:48 · 21 answers · asked by betterthanjesus3 1 in Men's Health

2006-09-19 06:55:30 · 8 answers · asked by Monique M 1 in Men's Health

Ladies, what is about that time of the month, that just makes our fuse SO short? How do you combat it? What do you crave?

Men, do you notice a difference, in women during that time of month? And how do you cope?

2006-09-19 06:54:47 · 12 answers · asked by * Deep Thought * 4 in Women's Health

Ok, I feel stupid even asking this...but anyway.... so I don't drink water....at all...MAYBE one glass a week if I'm feelin' up to it. My skin is getting so dried out and I have huge dark circles under my eyes. If I committed to drinking 8 glasses of water a day, would my skin appearance get better? If it will make the whole world of difference,then I will start drinking water, but if not, I'll stick to my soda.

2006-09-19 06:53:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2006-09-19 06:53:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

They are yellow and ugly....

2006-09-19 06:52:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I also broke one of them in half and I scratched my face up. My glasses also got broken and they are not fixable.

2006-09-19 06:52:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

What did you find most beneficial? What didn't work? Did you find that certain treatments went hand in hand and were more beneficial togehter?

2006-09-19 06:52:14 · 8 answers · asked by misscongeniality711 2 in Mental Health

My sister is two years old, she'll be three in December and she doenst really talk. She says the little words like dad, mom, dog, but not like most two/three olds. The doctors just think she is being lazy about it (this coming from multiple doctors, none of which say the is "slow"), but i think differently. She understands you if you tell her to get something or were going for a car ride, but she doenst know how to speek the words. My parents never had problems like this with me 20yrs and my sister 11yrs old. Did anyone ever hear of such a thing? And if so what happend, and how are they today..??

2006-09-19 06:51:40 · 7 answers · asked by poker101 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-19 06:51:27 · 6 answers · asked by freeway1 1 in Other - Diseases

i am 27 yrs my weight is 86 kgs female

2006-09-19 06:50:55 · 7 answers · asked by lakshmi p 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-19 06:49:22 · 9 answers · asked by vemerson00 1 in Women's Health

2006-09-19 06:49:19 · 16 answers · asked by JUSTENJOYINGLIFE 1 in Women's Health

My ex is 35, one night she comes over, it's about 9:30PM and she looks hideous, the vein in her neck is pulsing visibly like she was speeding, she complained of intense headache, she looked confused, miixed up and her face was pale like a ghost. She is always scratching at her nose and face and all the sudden she like developed acne. At night she grinds her teeth.....this is all like new stuff in the last 3 months. She is like this almost every sunday....is this a gang bang drug? is she on drugs? I am worried about her but since we are no more what the hell can I say. They aren't listening when you aren't with them sexually...and if speed and sex is what she wants, what can you say?

2006-09-19 06:49:15 · 10 answers · asked by DigitDugout 1 in Women's Health

Where to start? I saw the Dr. and found out that I have a Staph infection. The Dr. said it looks like the type that is resistant to antibiotics, &I have to go for a follow up. Well, here's the thing, the Dr. told me the way you get this infection is through person to person contact. So basically, i'd have had to be in contact with a person that has the infection. The only person i've been in close contact with in that way, is my bf. So, I am wondering should I say something to him, or just take my antibiotics¬ worry him about it? Also, I found out from the gynecologist that I have a bacterial infection (not an STD). I don't know what to do. I want to tell him, but at the same time, I don't want him to think i'm accusing him of giving me anything...which i'm not doing. I realize that some things just happen,&the Dr. said Staph infections are common. How do I tell him about these without him thinking theres something wrong with me? Should I even say anything to him at all?

2006-09-19 06:48:15 · 16 answers · asked by LadyBug 1 in Other - General Health Care

Sometimes during sex my husband and I lose sync and he comes out too far and misses for re-entry. When this happens, he bends, and starts to bleed from the urethra, is this normal? The blood is thick and continues for several minutes. After it stops, he is a little sore, but ready to go again. Should I be concerned? Cause it scares the hell out of me. Talk about traumatizing!

2006-09-19 06:48:14 · 11 answers · asked by WifeandMom 2 in Men's Health

No, I'm not a macabre freak or anything, I was considering going to med school and I've been wondering about this for a while.
Does anyone know if a body can get bruised after it has died, either by someone hitting it, or falling or similar? Is there a specific time frame that matters?

2006-09-19 06:48:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

Hospital charged $5200.00 for outpatient, less than six hours in hospital, have asked twice for itemized bill, never received

2006-09-19 06:47:44 · 3 answers · asked by C. C. A 1 in Other - General Health Care