Health - 18 January 2007

Depression is booming even amidst materially prospering populations. Although a human tragedy, this epidemic of depression is a boon for the economy, since consumer culture feeds off people's low self-esteem by encouraging self-indulgence and escapism, resulting in a vicious circle of increasing consumption and decreasing well-being.

I believe many depressive symptoms are a natural response of the mind to an unhealthy, unsustainable, diseased and generally distressed society. Many of those who dismiss it as being an 'illness' of the brain, are sadly mistaken, others cynically exploiting it for their own benefit. Among the chief causes are the priority given to the competitive money system which discourages healthy human relationships to the point where, starved of friendship, some people even question the validity of loving others.

"To demand that our children feel well in the world which we leave them is an insult to their dignity." Ivan Illich

2007-01-18 06:07:05 · 12 answers · asked by nomad 2 in Mental Health

Alright i had asked before about the substance coming out o f the back of my throat (chunks of white stuff); well ok now i have another problem. three days ago my throat got sore, but i havent had any other symptoms of a cold. its swollen, red and white splotched, nodes are tender, slightly painful when swallowing and more of those chunks are coming out. all the signs of strep. now i went and had a culture done, but its not strep. and was told if it doesnt go away in 2-3 days to come back in to the docs...and to just take sore throat medicine. well its swelled up more today.
anyone got an idea of what it is and what i can do?

2007-01-18 06:07:01 · 6 answers · asked by N W 2 in Other - General Health Care

I hurt myself picking up my 25 lb. daughter and the area won't seem to heal. It's been over 2 weeks now and I am so stiff in the morning.

2007-01-18 06:06:39 · 4 answers · asked by Paul S 1 in Injuries

I am quick to anger and emotional. Do I have too much testosterone or estrogen? I'm confused which does what. Please explain.

2007-01-18 06:05:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-01-18 06:04:43 · 2 answers · asked by deannaf57 2 in Other - Health

i drink a bottle of wine everyday does this mean im turning into a ned the wine-o?

2007-01-18 06:03:03 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

i was told by a dentist a few years back that i needed a route canal on my top right molar. i have never got it fixed. i feel the open space between my tooth and my gum and i think that it is about to abcess. can someone tell me how long i have before it abcesses until i can see a doctor to fix it? im a bit worried about it.

2007-01-18 06:02:00 · 21 answers · asked by jonny s 1 in Dental

I filed for social security disabiltiy at the end of Novemeber. I am already in the decision stage. I sent in all my copies of my medical records which were over 1000 pages. I had extra but the examiner said that I had sent in more than enough information and she did not need any more from me. 2 weeks later i went for mental exam. She called me and told me that I needed to see one of their doctors but did not have to do a full exam just a passive range of motion. I went to the doctor and he said that I had 0 range of motion in my neck. I am trying to think positive. I feel that if I was looking at denial of benefits that they would have made me do a full physical to help my case. I was in the doctors office for 20 minutes to do range of motion and left. I also sent in documents from my previous jobs showing where they were trying to do a fit for duty examination because my disability was affecting my job performance and also notes from doctors saying i cannot stand or sit for 30min.

2007-01-18 06:01:37 · 15 answers · asked by tania c 1 in Mental Health

this pregnant woman who wants me, she's beautiful who has that glow and it's her 1st Pregnancy who wants me and I don't know if I can stop my self and I feel kind of wrong about it ..

2007-01-18 06:01:08 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Mental Health

I'm think of going to my schools gym starting next week. What I plan on doing is this, Tues and Thurs, 1hr of Cardio, and Saturday Various Strenght traing

Tues and Thursday for breakfast I would have fruit and yougrut and a salad for lunch.

Is this a good start for an exercise plan.

2007-01-18 06:00:37 · 7 answers · asked by ArchAngel Raziel 3 in Diet & Fitness

What kind of multivitamin is good for 20years old young lady?
I checked my blood, there was a lack of iron. Lose my hair and some bad sleeping. I don't know what kind or name of the multivitamin is good for me. Please give me some iders.Thanks

2007-01-18 05:59:54 · 6 answers · asked by Elva L 1 in Women's Health

I''m 15, not overweight but would like to be slimmer. I don't want to bulk up. What speed should I be on? How long? Should I use incline or will that make me bulk up?
Thank you!

2007-01-18 05:59:32 · 3 answers · asked by xXskinnyjeansandaviatorsXx 2 in Diet & Fitness

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2007-01-18 05:58:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Is there any medication/alternative medicine etc that can prevent this from happening so often, It seems to coincide just before her periods.

2007-01-18 05:56:39 · 21 answers · asked by multibite 2 in Women's Health

2007-01-18 05:55:30 · 4 answers · asked by betty 1 in First Aid

2007-01-18 05:55:16 · 22 answers · asked by rockhound 1 in Men's Health

taking steroids?

2007-01-18 05:54:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

You ever get out the wrong side?

2007-01-18 05:54:16 · 22 answers · asked by Skidoo 7 in Other - Health

is there any chance for me to increase my height , i am already 20

2007-01-18 05:53:13 · 9 answers · asked by SHOBHIT J 3 in Men's Health

Any ideas on how to get rid of them without going to the doctor?
Ever cut one off with a fingernail clipper? The damn things gross me out.

2007-01-18 05:52:59 · 5 answers · asked by dudeman 4 in Skin Conditions

I know it happens in late pregnancy but what about early pregnancy?

2007-01-18 05:52:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

why a bug? is it a relic from the past and not knowing about germs??

2007-01-18 05:52:19 · 4 answers · asked by izaboe 5 in Infectious Diseases

I have a loved one with a substance abuse problem and it has taken its toll on me emotionally over the years. I was wondering if there was a support group for me so that I can talk with others that are facing the same problems. I know there are so many people out there dealing with this too, but I feel alone in the battle.

2007-01-18 05:52:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-01-18 05:50:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Isn't that supposed to help you lose the weight? They have a kind of cereal with chunks of chocolate in it. My sister bought it to help her lose weight. It isn't helping. DUH.

2007-01-18 05:49:43 · 4 answers · asked by amy_kiwee 1 in Diet & Fitness

I got my belly button pierced 3 months ago and when i got it done the guy said that there might be some crusty-ness when I went to clean it but that was okay because it was a sign I was healing.

But the thing is, that I haven't had any crusty-ness or anything. Does that mean it's not healing?
How long will it take for it to fully heal?

2007-01-18 05:49:26 · 15 answers · asked by GCTA 4 in Injuries

i was wondering if any one can answer a question for me. last night i was just sitting down watching tv when all of a sudden my left arm and hand started getting numb and painful. also my chest on left side in front and back was starting to hurt also. well needless to say it scared me. i thought i would just let it pass because i also have anxiety and thought it might be that. well today it hasnt been hurting just a little numb. iam 46 years old. please anyone with info on this please respond. thank you.

2007-01-18 05:48:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-01-18 05:48:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I recently got a bacterial infection from douching. I wanted to know was there any more methods that I could use to prevent that "not so fresh" feeling after my period ends or after sex?

2007-01-18 05:45:19 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Women's Health

2007-01-18 05:44:54 · 8 answers · asked by ઈтєlly 7 in Other - Health