Health - 28 November 2006

i was active duty in the military and i got out when i was pregnant with my second and last baby. i am now reserve and very, very out of shape. i want to start working out again today. when i was active duty i did a lot of running, but it made my legs look manly. i am short and stubby, so if i don't work my problem areas properly i build a lot muscle mass and start looking manly. does anyone know any exercise reps that i can do that won't do this to me? my problem areas are all over, but mainly it's my stomach. please keep in mind that i haven't worked out in about 2 years so i need to start with a light workout and then work my way up.
also, does a sauna help burn fat at all?

2006-11-28 05:38:02 · 2 answers · asked by portuguese_tease 2 in Diet & Fitness

What has worked for you?

2006-11-28 05:36:43 · 3 answers · asked by Just me. 4 in Women's Health

I am very good at brooding.

2006-11-28 05:36:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-11-28 05:36:03 · 10 answers · asked by true_friend 3 in Other - Health

i am vegetarian and since starting (over a year ago) i've lost some of the muscle i used to have and it has been very hard to get it back. what are the best foods i can eat to get protein? should i just go back to eating meat? i've heard that only meat has a certain type of protein that we need to be healthy and build muscles, despite the protein in soy and other non-meat foods.

2006-11-28 05:34:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I have been on Lunesta for about 6 weeks now. I have a huge test tomorrow and I am about to take a adderall 20mg. I have never taken Adderall before and was wondering if it is safe to take this not at the same time as lunesta but the next day.

2006-11-28 05:33:06 · 4 answers · asked by sportsfan 3 in Other - Health

I have a large boil on the back of my neck and need to get rid of it.

2006-11-28 05:31:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

What can the aftereffects be? Can degenerative disc disease be a condition caused by it's effects?

2006-11-28 05:30:56 · 3 answers · asked by james p 1 in Infectious Diseases

I AM 5'10, 145 lbs AND A LITTLE SKINNY
I EAT ALL THE TIME BUT I DO NOT GAIN WEIGHT
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO ADD POUNDS REALLY FAST?

2006-11-28 05:30:52 · 2 answers · asked by jkskillz88 3 in Diet & Fitness

2006-11-28 05:30:31 · 4 answers · asked by InvisibleWar 2 in Dental

i wana lose weight because i am going on a first date and also i have a part after 20 days and i need to be in the best shabe i need a fast way to help me lose weight the diet is not working fast enough.

2006-11-28 05:25:07 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I know the average life expectancy is about 79 years. But that is an average from birth. For a man age 80, obviously the average is higher. I am trying to plan an annuity for my dad, I would guess an average for an 80 year old man is about 7 years?

2006-11-28 05:24:36 · 7 answers · asked by rhimelfa 2 in Men's Health

I am on Birth Control and we use condoms so i know i am not pregant but i have not had a period since my son was born he is 4 months old ,i was told sometimes you don't have a period while breastfeeding is that true?

2006-11-28 05:24:19 · 5 answers · asked by Tara 5 in Women's Health

As we remember our cultural differences, let us also remember our similarities. One of these is stress. As humans, when we become stressed, the "fight or flight" response kicks in. The adrenaline rush that wreaks havoc with our autonomic nervous system causes a host of annoying symptoms: sweaty palms, pounding heart, "butterflies" in the stomach, skin-tingling sensations, a slight fuzzy headedness or mild disorientation, tightness in various muscles, and other common signs of stress. Unrelieved or prolonged stress can initiate or aggravate various diseases or conditions. In other words, stress is universal to the human condition, and too much of it is not a good thing.

Some causes of stress and the ways people have found to relieve stress may differ across cultures. For example, people in Western cultures tend to be time bound. The clock is a central part of their lives, and punctuality is a desired trait to be cultivated. Lateness, at best, betrays a lack of organization. At worst, the latecomer reveals a lack of consideration for others' time. A person who shows up late for an appointment is sure to cause stress in those who are left waiting. In some Latin cultures, however, time is no big deal. For example, a ten o'clock appointment in real time may mean anytime before noon. People in these cultures may feel stressed by others who insist that ten o'clock means ten o'clock.

People relieve stress in different ways. Relaxation techniques, meditation, and massage therapies are common to many cultures although their specific practices and methods may differ. Some of the best stress relievers are those that individuals come up with based on a consideration of their preferences and needs. For example, some find relief in a favorite hobby or activity. For some, a workout at the gym relaxes them. For still others, reading is a favorite escape from the day's cares.

Stress can be the result of poor organization or inadequate preparation. For example, students who put off studying until the night before a test or who put off writing a research paper until the week before it is due are almost certain to experience stress and perhaps even failure, which will result in more stress. Although this kind of stress can be prevented, some stress is natural to certain events and circumstances and must be dealt with as it arises. Following is a list of common stressors that may affect people in many cultures:

Personal injury Death of a pet
Death of spouse or family member Increase in rent or other payments
Serious illness Traffic or road conditions
Being downsized or fired from a job Change in government
Career change Promotion at work
Moving to a new city, state, or country Losing a friend
Divorce Debt
Argument with spouse Lack of sleep
Loss of income Change in eating habits
Damage to home or vehicle Having to learn a new skill

What causes stress in your life? What can you do to prevent stress in those situations over which you have control? What ways have you found to cope with the stress that results from unexpected events?

2006-11-28 05:24:09 · 2 answers · asked by helllo1234 1 in Other - Health

Honestly, is it just not okay to just not care any more. People just need to worry about themselves.

2006-11-28 05:23:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I never had an allergy to prawns. But have eaten a little too much for the past 3 days and i woke up today with my eyelids all red!! Does anyone here knows if its possible or is it due to other allergies? And any remedy? My husband was laughing at me when he came home.. haha

2006-11-28 05:22:51 · 2 answers · asked by fantacia 2 in Allergies

2006-11-28 05:22:30 · 5 answers · asked by Ash 1 in Women's Health

is a slim fast shake still safe to drink when it expired a month ago? is says best if by October 2006; it's been in my refridgerator and it hasn't been opened. should i throw it away or is it safe to drink?

2006-11-28 05:20:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I have been trying to pass a 1cm (10mm) stone for the past two weeks. It is in the upper part of my ureter and not obstuction at this time. I have blood in my urine of course but now I am passing what looks like blood clots and mucus?? I have no pain when urinating and everthing else is the same.. what could be going on now??

2006-11-28 05:19:59 · 2 answers · asked by GI 5 in Other - Diseases

i eat healthy and not too much and exercise constantly and it wont leave!!! i dont get it!!!!

2006-11-28 05:17:56 · 6 answers · asked by sunshine92 3 in Diet & Fitness

I had a cleft lip and palate when i was born and had 2 surguries but still need some dental, reconstructive and cosmetic surguries.
I am 27 years old and just dont have the money for insurance and cant afford that kind of medical care.

2006-11-28 05:16:50 · 6 answers · asked by charlie12880 2 in Dental

Where can i get funding?

2006-11-28 05:15:08 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

My mom just got and then had to get rid of her Shiba Inu puppy, Jade, because she is almost violently allergic (which is weird, because she was never allergic to dogs before). She called up like 3 doctors and they all said that because her allergies are so bad (it was in her lungs and she couldn't breathe), that the shots wouldn't be worth it because there is only a 50/50 chance of them working at all. She's really heartbroken over this and I was wondering if anybody who got them or knows someone who got the shots could tell me if the work, or work more often then not, or something. Thanks!

2006-11-28 05:14:26 · 6 answers · asked by lizzy_sama 2 in Allergies

2006-11-28 05:12:40 · 8 answers · asked by BEE 2 in Diet & Fitness

Sometimes it's impossible for me to wake up in the mornings, I wake up feeling like I need 5 hours more sleep. I have no problems geting to sleep, and I sleep throughout the entire night. But it seems like if I don't get like 12 hours of sleep, I am tired and groggy all day.....any suggestions??

2006-11-28 05:12:27 · 10 answers · asked by Kristina H 1 in Other - General Health Care

although its not necessrily over for some, i mean i've got a trip down the pub later and who knows what that'll do to my day, so if you wanna answer this later feel free.

2006-11-28 05:10:10 · 25 answers · asked by wave 5 in Other - Health

My dad is 58 years old. During a routine physcial he was noted to have abnormal cholesterol levels, borderline cardiomegaly, bradycardia, and calcified aorta. I work in a hospital as a transcriptionist and my mother works as a billing clerk there also. We are from a rural area in Texas and have no insurance and are on a limited income. I was just wondering if cardiologists will see patients that have no insurance?

2006-11-28 05:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by countrygirl 1 in Heart Diseases

2006-11-28 05:08:13 · 5 answers · asked by BEE 2 in Women's Health

How are nursing care plans done in the work place? Is it computerized or hand writtten? Detailed or goes by a template? I think the kind we need to write for school is way to detailed and at times meaningless. What is the importance of a nursing care plan? I just want some personal opinions on how you find them useful/helpful/good or bad/unnecessary... etc.

2006-11-28 05:07:24 · 2 answers · asked by summation 2 in Other - General Health Care

I have been on Depo for about 10yrs. It was my first and only birth control method. I am now 24 and have been off Depo for 6 months now. And now, still no period, night sweats (which have been lasting for a little over a year), hot flashes (a yr. as well), and of course mood swings (which have ceased). Is this really possible for me, a 24 yr old healthy woman to be experiencing?

2006-11-28 05:03:48 · 5 answers · asked by judygto389 1 in Women's Health