Health - 28 September 2007

For the last week, I've been changing my really bad sugar-filled diet to one that is higher in protein (I didn't eat much before) and veggies, while staying away from any white-flour or refined sugar.
But, I feel like I'm gaining weight! How is that possible? (I'm pretty active too, and only taking public transportation.)

2007-09-28 15:02:06 · 2 answers · asked by Cinders 4 in Diet & Fitness

i normal start on or around the 20th of every month. its almost october and i havent had my sept cycle yet. there is no yay that i am pregnent. could it just be stress? i have had my hands full lately balancing school, sports, work, etc. could that cause my late period? should i not even worry about it?

2007-09-28 14:56:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I mean, I know you can alienate friends and family by discussing your personal problems with them too much.

Does the therapist work because he/she listens objectively, and you feel better after venting? After all, we all really know the causes of our anguish, right? It just depends on how much we want to share with others. What do you all think?

2007-09-28 14:55:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

So, I've heard the usual 'you'll only lose muscle' and 'your metabolism will slow down' but i've heard this: for the first three days your body runs on glucose, than for about 30 days on fat, and THEN it burns muscle and then organs. Hunger apparently subsides after a day or two. This seems like an okay way to lose weight. BTW im a 5 foot 5 male, 140lbs/

2007-09-28 14:52:55 · 6 answers · asked by Rob B 1 in Diet & Fitness

my dentist says i have 4 cavities,(my parents think they lie, but i dont think they would do that) and well i wanna know how to prevent them from coming in the first place, or stop it from growing. if i have sweets like brownies, should i immidiatly brush my teeth? does apple juice ruin teeth too? and what about gum, cuz i like to chew on gum all the time. please be serious, thanks.

2007-09-28 14:48:11 · 8 answers · asked by meow 2 in Dental

iam a 20 years old boy...I don't know y i hate romance movies, romance songs and romance stories and even romantic nicknames and quotes....i like horror and action movies...my favorite is horror...also i write horror stories and i like writing mostly pain and sad poems and i like everything that has to do with horror but iam not a gothic but just like that and even though....i like to know girls and i wouldn't mind to have a gf and date a girl...so why am i like this? is this normal?...just for more info...i never went out with a girl in a date but i had some gfs before but never went out with any of them and i feel i never had a real gf and i never felt true love so...could this be the reason that iam like this? or what could be the reason? what type of guy am i? mysterious and dark-type guy or what? i don't know why i hate anything that has to do with romance and i like horror, weird and dark things

2007-09-28 14:48:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Ok so this girl that I work with is going into surgery after work today. She stated “that they are running a lot of test…. And I may need my kidney out. But I will be back to work on Monday no matter what.” First of all having your kidney out is something kind of major is it not?? So it is possible to get a kidney taken out on Friday and be well enough to be back to work on Monday??? I know this is a really stupid question but someone had the nerve to tell me at work… Now I want to know the truth!!

2007-09-28 14:47:49 · 9 answers · asked by brittv83 2 in Injuries

Is your mental illness who you really are?

If I were ever truly happy, that would prove I was quite insane.

2007-09-28 14:47:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

If any of you were abused when you were young, how do you deal with it now?

2007-09-28 14:46:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

upset with others...do you think he may not be taking his medications? He appears to be in a manic stage as well....getting involved with too many things....happy....sad.......NOTsleeping well....if he sleeps at all. What are your feelings on this? Would appreciate some input. Thanks.

2007-09-28 14:44:31 · 9 answers · asked by simplesimon 5 in Mental Health

Whats wrong with my stomach?
i usually go to bed early and wake up early for school. in the morning i feel awake but my body feels sick and whether i eat breakfast or not, my stomach becomes very upset. it bothers me in class at school and i always go home. idk whats causing it. i use to think it was nervousness but idk. i never had this problem before in middle school. im a senior in high school and its been bothering me all four years. some people say its stress and anxiety. but i dont think im stressing about anything. i usually dont let things get to me. please help :).

2007-09-28 14:43:38 · 5 answers · asked by Curious John 1 in Other - Health

Is it true that if you don't sweat when you walk or run you aren't burning very many calories? When it's cold i don't sweat very easily, so am I not burning anything?

2007-09-28 14:43:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

So everyone is saying that we are overweight and obese and test show it and I guess I agree because I see it everywhere & maybe experiance a few extra lbs myself as well as some in the family but def. not big time overweight. Still, we're not in the shape we want to be. Well the other day we went shopping and I had it on my mind to shop healthy and buy healthy food like veggies and fruits and fish etc. To my surprise all the healthy stuff was expensive. You try to buy chicken, steak, fish and it's $$$ I was really disappointed b/c every healthy meal I planned was out the window...due to budget. Well we kept going down the aisle and what do you know pizza's and burger patties a lot cheaper than any of the health food. If you go to a fast food place you get fatty foods for like $1.00 off the dollar menu BUT a salad costs like $5.00. It's def. more expensive to eat healthy..& exercise man...if we had the time. Of course I believe in strong will equals great results. Ur opinion on subject?

2007-09-28 14:39:03 · 2 answers · asked by Jasmine 1 in Diet & Fitness

ok I was gooving around with a friend and she dare me to let her transform me in to a girl but at the end she shove a tampon in me how do I get it out

2007-09-28 14:38:10 · 11 answers · asked by brian m 3 in Women's Health

I smoked 4 cigarettes in the past week and have noticed that ever since I have done that, i have felt mucus in my throat..its even worse when I try to sleep..why is this?

2007-09-28 14:37:55 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-09-28 14:35:58 · 7 answers · asked by memdog86 1 in Men's Health

I have bad breath. What are some things that get rid of it besides brushing teeth, mints and listerine.

2007-09-28 14:35:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

My high school is having a school wide blood drive in a couple of weeks. I just turned seventeen so am old enough to give blood and I weigh enough, but I am terrified of needles. I feel bad not giving because it is for a good cause and there are a lot of people that want to donate that are unable to. I was just wondering if someone could explain how the process works, if it hurts, how much it hurts and how to get over my fear. Thanks in advance.

2007-09-28 14:33:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I want to donate my kidney to a young girl who's really sick.. I meet the age requirement, but my parents are strongly against it! They have told me off the entire day like I was doing something very evil and taboo.. Who do you think is right?? What should i say to convince them? Also when I'm donating my kidney, do i feel them taking it out? i mean is there pain? Do they put me to sleep? I'm a little apprehensive..

2007-09-28 14:32:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2 years later ..i'm still alone and more depressed than ever . I still don't have any type of love in my life ... and it seems as if I have nothing to live for. My forehead comes out ...and I have yet to encounter 1 (ONE) person who shares my problem. This is why I have no faith in God or believe there's a Jesus Christ .

And why should I ... Girls think i'm ugly and I know i'm ugly . Why would any girl bring home a big forehead freak to meet their parents . All I've been doing since 17 is find a new hat to get me thru the year while EVERYONE I know around me is doing bigger and better things. I have about 1000 dollars to my name since I don't work . GOD DAMN EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE . People are getting married , rich and having kids ..while me , the big forehead guy who lost his hair at 17 is still living at home with mom and ANGRY AND DEPRESSED .

I can't take this life anymore.. a life without love or any hope of love isn't worth living at all .

2007-09-28 14:22:00 · 7 answers · asked by benforehead 1 in Other - Diseases

Every night I like lay in bed for like 30 minutes and then I like fall asleep. Like I need some serious advice. Also I like wake up really tired and like constantly yohn through out like the day!! Like HELP *_*

2007-09-28 14:20:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

If anybody might have phone numbers or any recomendations about particular center - that would be great! :O)

2007-09-28 14:16:46 · 3 answers · asked by Helen 2 in Diet & Fitness

I have my menstural cycle and it hurts a lot. I have a lot of bowel movements so my behind is very sore, are there ways to feel better and less moody, crabby and irritable? What are good healthy foods to eat during my cycle?

2007-09-28 14:15:56 · 5 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Women's Health

okay found out i was 4 weeks pregnant my hcg level was 138,i had pains in my lower left ovary area and i went to the ER and i was considered a threatened miscarriage but the doctor said it was normal for me to bleed and pains from uterus stretching,i was sent next day for hcg level again and it was 166,then two days later another gch count was 104,i started to bleed and have sharper pains that was coming like every minute,then 48 hours later my hcg level was 98 then three days later it was 95,then 1 week later it was 4, and i never not once was gave an ultrasound?so can i sue for malpractice because the ob/gyn said i was miscarring but i never got the proof?

2007-09-28 14:15:16 · 11 answers · asked by shoe_thomas 1 in Women's Health

2007-09-28 14:13:58 · 2 answers · asked by bonnie 1 in Other - Diseases

how fast/how much weight will ilosewith the watercress soup diet?

2007-09-28 14:13:43 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-09-28 14:13:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I'm thinking of leaving the east coast with all the snow and cold weather and looking for places that are sunny and where the people are warm hearted.

2007-09-28 14:05:43 · 12 answers · asked by sugar1973 2 in Mental Health

My little sister was at my neighbors house and she was playing with 5 pound weights and on accident she dropped the weight on her left hand and it has been bleeding for a while. We gave her childrens motrin and she says it doesn't hurt anymore but she can feel it throbbing. Her hand is elevated on 3 pillows. the nail is falling off and she is only 6 so as you can imagine she has little pain tolerance other than taking her to the ER how can we get the bleeding to stop?Thanks for your help in advance!!

2007-09-28 14:01:02 · 5 answers · asked by kaitlyn 4 in First Aid

she is allergic to sulfer. i can not remember the name of this pill it started with an A if you think you may know, please tell me Thanks in advance.

2007-09-28 13:58:43 · 2 answers · asked by californiabeachchick 1 in Women's Health