Health - 3 October 2007

Does it really whiten you teeth, is it safe to use.? But I'm more curious on the bad breath idea. Does it really treat it? Has anyone tried it and if so how do you use it. Like what are the instructions for whitening teeth and freshen breath with baking soda?

2007-10-03 14:20:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

I need to know what my chances are of having tb! Am I positive or what? Does the size matter with the testing?

2007-10-03 14:19:45 · 8 answers · asked by nvy_this 1 in Skin Conditions

I was diagnosed last week as having a urinary tract infection. However, since drinking cranberry juice, the symptoms have cleared up. My doctor has prescribed antibiotics, saying that although there are no symptoms, there still could be remenants of the bacteria in my body. I got a second opinion from another doctor who said that the cranberry juice had cleared the infection, and that I should only take the antibiotics if the symptoms returned. I am reluctant to take the antibiotics. Can anyone offer advice as to my situation?

2007-10-03 14:18:56 · 14 answers · asked by SmurfsonShrooms 2 in Infectious Diseases

Ok. My doc says I have got brinchitis. My nose is very congested, i have got cough and I feel tired. He made me a CVC and it turns out I had a strong infection. BUT I hear that a viral infection is not the same as a bacteria, and ANTIBIOTICS are made to fight bacteria...! HOw are you suppose to cure a viral infection???? What he gave me were ANTIBIOTICS.

2007-10-03 14:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by LatinAfro 2 in Infectious Diseases

I have an anger problem from what some people tell me. I never noticed it and people in my workplace haven't notice it either but some of my closer friends tell me that I have a lot of anger and that they are scared of me. I don't like that thought one bit because I don't feel like i am angery all the time. so What can i do to get rid of some anger? I have been to anger management when i was younger but I guess that didn't work..

2007-10-03 14:13:02 · 3 answers · asked by italianalbc 1 in Other - General Health Care

My friend has really bad breath even tought he brushes 3 times a day , what should he do to control it ?

2007-10-03 14:12:29 · 22 answers · asked by sergetns74 1 in Dental

My daughter, temporarily nicknamed RhinestoneGirl96 (her screen name) was talking to her best friends, lets call her GlitterxyShine, and I heard RhinestoneGirl96 telling GlitterxyShine that she felt like she wasn't worth anything to anybody. RhinestoneGirl also said she thought she was out of place in the world and her mother (me) was embarrassing her by using teen slang when I was just trying to soudn like her so she would be more open to me. She also said she criied every night for hours and never felt useful. She said she wanted to die.

Then she said she was going to attempt suicide.
What should I do?? She'd get mad at me if I burst into her room and she'd know I was eavesdropping and that would cause her to get more angry. What should I do to stop RhinestoneGirl, from suicide without getting her more angry? She is my daughter and I love her and I'm clueless. She says I'm a bad mother but I still love her. What should I do?

2007-10-03 14:11:03 · 20 answers · asked by Smiley Face 1 in Other - General Health Care

My 3 year old daughter runs up to me and says "mommy i cant see" i dont know what to do but schedule an optometrists examination i know its not much info. but i doubt a 3 yr old has weakened eyesight at such an early age perhaps sum1 here shed some light?

2007-10-03 14:10:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I live in New York City by the way.

2007-10-03 14:09:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-10-03 14:08:48 · 9 answers · asked by HeLlOaNyOnEtHeRe? 2 in Other - Health

I usually have no trouble falling asleep, but I usually wake up a few times per night seeing as I am a fairly light sleeper. I have a special pillow designed to help you relax for side and back sleepers (which I am). How can I go into a deeper sleep and feel more relaxed in the morning? I sleep at least 7 hrs per night. Thanks.

2007-10-03 14:08:40 · 7 answers · asked by Laurie 5 in Other - Health

and though there are many well-meaning people, I am not concerned with other opinions. I would like to receive suggestions for my birth plan. Once I receive suggestions, I will pursue the topics and do my own research. What I would like is to give my doctor a list of things that I do not want done at my babies birth, that are routine, but not necessary... such as bathing the baby in a soap or solution, vitamin K injections, Oxytocin for me (I will breastfeed right away to cause my uterus to contract), etc. This is my first child and because I'm not aware of everything that goes on, suggestions would be really valued. I want my baby to be healthy and safe, but I would also like to avoid as much of the hassle and injections, routines, etc. as possible. thanks~

2007-10-03 14:07:53 · 12 answers · asked by emma_darling 2 in Alternative Medicine

no one knows how I feel inside, i j ust want out. i don't cut, at least alot.

2007-10-03 14:06:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Panic attack type of symptoms, heart racing, paranoia, trembling, locked up like frozen inside.... if you are in the presence of someone showing typical signs of a drug user??

I've been clean over two years by the grace of God.

I wonder if anyone else who is recovering from addiction experiences these symptoms. It's never anyone I know, it's just randomly in public places...in the community that I live...not "friends" of mine...just people who look and act high..it freaks me out, to a point of physical and mental panic.

How can I deal with this in a better way? I almost feel as if I am on meth again when this happens... horrible fear and irrational thoughts..its scarey.

brings back bad memories. After two years I would think this would slack off but it seems to be getting worse?
I don't want to be so strange. It's embarrasing if I am around people I know, it's tough to hide what's going on inside of me., and I know so much of it is trauma from the past., my perception

2007-10-03 14:06:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Okay so some people say it's only your height and weight. But i used a professional machine at a health club and it didnt work, even after it worked forall my friends. They said the only explanation is that is is to low, meaning 4 or less, I just wanna know if its possible?

M
15
5'6
110
8 Pack
25' Vertical

2007-10-03 14:05:49 · 2 answers · asked by SomeGuy 2 in Diet & Fitness

The baby also had some other problems and is not expected to make it. What causes downs and what are the chances it will happen the next time to them? They are such good people and they dont deserve this, they had no idea. They are also in their late 20's, I know down is more common in older couples.

2007-10-03 14:05:43 · 7 answers · asked by country girl 3 in Women's Health

I've searched the web for the answer to this question and I haven't found it. Would someone please help me out? I'd really appreciate it.

2007-10-03 14:03:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical

Im 14 and have hardly hit puberty.

Would steroids help me get a chest?

If not what will??

I hate being the only one in my class with no chest. it bites.

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2007-10-03 14:01:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

being not raped but severly taken advantage of at age 13 and a virgin?(at the time) i have not seen a proffessional but have taken many online tests insiting i might possibly have PTSD. my score usually ranges in the 80's to 100 i have many of the symptoms and have had two panic attacks because something reminded me of that terrible night. i also have spells of irratability, anxiousness, depression, and terrible guilt. DO I HAVE POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER???

2007-10-03 13:59:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Dr gott has uses to cure fungus with vicks vaporub.

2007-10-03 13:57:52 · 1 answers · asked by PATRICIA T 1 in Infectious Diseases

Thanks to everyone who is reading this and giving the best answer they can.
I currently have an underbite and have been having braces since 2002 to prepare for corrective surgery. After finding out how expensive it really is I am at a loss as to which insurance company will cover it. Alot of them claim that it is a cosmetic condition but mine is not just that. I have speech problems, as well as TMJ, and I really cant chew my food. I've been looking on the web for months but to no avail I can't find anyone who just outright said what insurance company they used-how they got covered. I currently live in New Jersey but am a resident of Maryland.
If anyone had the surgery/know a family member who did..please tell me what insurance company you used-what you did to get covered. Thankyou VERY much in advance.

2007-10-03 13:57:43 · 3 answers · asked by kezzyjenny 1 in Dental

what kind?

2007-10-03 13:56:23 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Women's Health

2007-10-03 13:50:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

M-Chest
T-Biceps and Legs
W-Shoulders
R-Back and Legs
F-Triceps
Any input is appreciated ten points will be awarded. Serious answers only please.

2007-10-03 13:49:45 · 2 answers · asked by Sandy 4 in Diet & Fitness

Imagine a boxing champion with Alzheimer disease and a Noble prize winner with a deadly lung cancer, can surgeons ever implant the head of the first into the body of the second and what would the new person represent legally??

2007-10-03 13:49:27 · 9 answers · asked by ibraham85 1 in Cancer

2007-10-03 13:46:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I have a loose tooth and I would like to know if you could swallow it could fall out during the night swallow it choke and die.

2007-10-03 13:44:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

well this is my pathetic plea for help because i have no life, i'm a completely insignificant human, unloved and unneeded by society. during the week all i do is go to school and space out for 7 hrs. all i can think about during school are all the other things i could be doing to help the world. i'm stuck in this fckin s-hole of a city learning useless numbers so that i can go to college, get a job, have kids, retire, that dull cycle. sometimes i just want to run away and join the peace corps or some b.s. like that, actually helping people. people dont understand me. everyone at my school thinks life revolves around money and clothes and hollister sh*t. does no one care about the state of the world? 1000s starving everyday? i have very few friends, and none of them think about anything deep the way i do. i feel completely alone. during school i feel like i'm just going to fail anyway and end up on the street asking for change for food or killing myself. please give support...

2007-10-03 13:43:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-10-03 13:42:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

When a man has a vasectomy, does his ejaculate look the same as it did before the surgery? My husband says no, I say yes...

2007-10-03 13:35:38 · 21 answers · asked by KatiesMommy 3 in Men's Health