Health - 19 November 2007

I'm sure all of you have noticed this really disturbing trend and I really want to address it. It seems like every other question in this section goes something like:

I'm 13 and I'm 5'0" and I weigh 100 pounds, am I fat?

I think it's really, really sad that these young kids (mostly girls) are so concerned about the numbers on the scale and how they look that they feel they have to come on to some random website and ask total strangers to judge them.

I also think it's really disturbing that when looking at the answers, many people respond things like "no offense but you need to lose like 10 pounds"

So I want to know why.

Girls (and guys) who post their weight on here - why do you do it? Do you really think people who don't know you or who have never seen you will be able to judge your looks or health with just a couple of numbers?

People who answer - do you really think you're helping these little preteens by encouraging their paranoia about weight?

2007-11-19 08:37:56 · 28 answers · asked by Lauren 5 in Diet & Fitness

2007-11-19 08:37:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

ok yesterday i started with a dull leg ach in my right leg i think i may have angxitity as i can make my self think stuff also it was gone during the day when i wernt thinking about it and now i am its back and it goes when i keep my leg still what could it be and how can i get rid of it???

2007-11-19 08:35:52 · 3 answers · asked by Blondii 3 in Women's Health

Hello,
I'm writing a short story, and I would like to know if a legal guardian of a teenager (between the ages of fifteen and seventeen) who had attempted suicide (but failed) could commit the child to a mental hospital against their will? What would happen in that situation?
Any information you can give me would be extremely helpful.
Thank you very much for your time,
Henrietta

2007-11-19 08:34:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I hate eating something with a nasty taste in my mouth. So, as many people do for the breakfast, I brush my teeth before and after brekafast, lunch and dinner. And you ?

2007-11-19 08:34:09 · 3 answers · asked by ChristineC 4 in Dental

So I've been increasing my chakra over the past couple weeks, and I'm getting pretty good at spinning my psy wheel.

I'm only beginning to lift objects with my mind, so bear with me.

There's the stupid possum in my yard that I want to get rid of, however, I do not want to touch it, see it die, or deal with the body.

So I'm thinking about killing it with my mind, then lifting it with my mind across the yard, out into the alleyway, where I'll never see it again.

Suggestions?

2007-11-19 08:32:29 · 14 answers · asked by Matt B 1 in Mental Health

Help me out here. My last period was 10/06. The ones before that was 9/07, the one before that was 8/11, 7/11, 6/11,5/10 How long are my cycles?

2007-11-19 08:31:00 · 3 answers · asked by Momma Jette 4 in Women's Health

2007-11-19 08:29:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

For first time sex.

2007-11-19 08:23:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-11-19 08:22:23 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

whats the price for a 20 pack and a 12 pack

and whats the difference between lube and non?

and the price difference from lube and non.

THANKS

sorry im dumb

2007-11-19 08:20:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Please name your source.

2007-11-19 08:19:10 · 2 answers · asked by weezah 2 in Diet & Fitness

I just want to know if I need to lose anymore weight. I use to be 123, but I lost the 23lbs, but do I need to lose, 'cause people still call me fat!!!!!

2007-11-19 08:18:02 · 44 answers · asked by teannsgurl 2 in Diet & Fitness

I have suffered from depression, or at least believe I have, for the last 2-3 years. I just got off medication about 2-3 wks ago because I hate being on chemicals, and the side effects were awful. I wanted to try being natural.

I am always so sensitive, and overemotional. A few months ago I ended my first serious relationship for reasons out of my control, and till this day I can't talk about it without crying. One of my childhood best friends was killed 3 yrs ago, and I still am extremely sensitive to it. My other friends who were friends with her as well, of course loved her dearly, but can talk about it without crying. When something bad happens to me, I feel like I overexaggerate everythuing, and my whole world crashes down. I can't help it.

I feel much better with regards to the depression. I do not feel like I have black cloud over my life anymore, when I used to. But I often get teary-eyed just from a song and want to break down
Is this a symptom of depression?

2007-11-19 08:15:35 · 8 answers · asked by mrr86 5 in Mental Health

if i am 5'4 118 lbs and am just dancing in my room with the music on

2007-11-19 08:10:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Last Wednesday I swallowed some hot mashed potatoes. It didn't burn my mouth because I swallowed quickly but it burned all the way down to my stomach. I am still having pain down my esophagus when I swallow. Could I have caused major damage, or should I just wait and let it get better? Does anyone know how long it takes for the esophagus to heal?

2007-11-19 08:10:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

OK, I am after the reason that periods are shorter when you run. I have been running for the last 2 months and my periods have been a day shorter each time. Its just an egg dropping so how could an egg dropping be delayed by more intense exercise??? I dont really get it and would like to know why it happens. Thanks

2007-11-19 08:08:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I am an Intern student from CT that is currently at a fish farm in TX. The other day, while my boss and I were doing some collecting at a local creek a small branch, no bigger than 1/5th of an inch in diameter went through my water shoe and punctured my heel. At first the wound was not bleeding and I brushed it off as a bruise, but less than a minute later it started bleeding for a short amount of time (roughly 5 mins). The pain, while excruciating to walk on, is not enough to make me feel it is worth going to the emergency room. However, I am not sure how long to stay off my foot, what to do to speed up recovery, or if there is anything I should be worried about. My insurance has still yet to kick in, and I dont want to make my boss pay for somthing that occured while on recreation. Any ideas? I want to get back to work, and I dont want to feel disabled come thanksgiving either.

2007-11-19 08:08:06 · 4 answers · asked by Living life with an open mind 1 in Injuries

OK, I am after the reason that periods are shorter when you run. I have been running for the last 2 months and my periods have been a day shorter each time. Its just an egg dropping so how could an egg dropping be delayed by more intense exercise??? I dont really get it and would like to know why it happens. Thanks

2007-11-19 08:07:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I am a twenty year old male, weigh 240 pounds, and play college football. I do not consider myself to be in outstanding shape but I am currently in season so I am assuming that I'm in pretty decent shape. My resting heart rate on an average of 45 beats per minute and I feel like thats too slow for a guy my size. I don't drink often, probably once a week. But when i do drink i drink excessively to the tune of 20 beers a night or more. Also, when i'm drunk i occassionly use spit tobacco. Dont know if that has anyhting to do with it but I figure it doesnt hurt sayin it. I would appreciate it if someone could help me out. Thanks.

2007-11-19 08:06:59 · 5 answers · asked by footballbw65 1 in Heart Diseases

im exercising at the same time but wont to know of a good diet to follow to gain a six pack.

2007-11-19 08:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

What is the bump...like why does it raise from your head?

2007-11-19 08:03:25 · 13 answers · asked by Zachary 4 in Other - Health

My youngest son (13 months) has a milk allergy, anything with a little bit of milk makes him sick. What do I feed him. Everything seems to have milk in it. Any ideas?

2007-11-19 08:03:22 · 7 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4 in Allergies

2007-11-19 08:01:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

just yesterday i was walking downstairs as i was going down i missed the second last step and fell. i was laughing cause it was such a stupid fall but at the same time i was in so much pain, so my dad said are you ok and i guess i was still in pain to talk and from there i couldn't remeber what happend because i knew i had got up and fainted because i felt a fuzzy feeling. My dad said i got up and started kinda shaking? but i couldn't remember what happend.
anyways my parents are bringing me to the doctors?
because it has happend to me alot of times for really dumb reasons.
-getting anything to do with my finger caught in the drawer,or slammed on or knees?

does anyone know what sign this might be of?

thankyouuu:]

2007-11-19 07:59:35 · 2 answers · asked by Wanderlust. 4 in Injuries

2007-11-19 07:50:34 · 4 answers · asked by Rayne 3 in Skin Conditions

I have heard that drinking water helps flush out one's body and help prevent acne. My question would be is if one is not drinking enough water can that cause more breakouts or cause the skin to be irritated?

2007-11-19 07:49:22 · 6 answers · asked by A QUESTION 2 in Skin Conditions

Today i have eaten:

Breakfast....Quaker weight control oatmeal
Handful of fresh strawberries

Snack: small pot of danone low fat vanilla yogurt

Lunch: One slice of whole grain bread
Handful of raspberries, blackberries and strawberries
low fat vanilla yogurt

what shall i eat for dinner...

2007-11-19 07:46:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Something that i hate about myself is that im too sensitive(way too sensitive)... I know im stronger deep inside but i just cant help it... I tell myself dont cry, u are stronger than this, but it doesent work... I just want to be stronger and not have to worry about crying anymore for watever it is... What can i do???... I need ur help please... Thank You...

2007-11-19 07:44:00 · 6 answers · asked by babygurl4lifey 2 in Mental Health

My toe has been irritating me since saturday. It's all red on the side of my big toe and also under the cutical. What should i do? I don't have insurance so I don't really want to go to the doctor.

2007-11-19 07:42:25 · 22 answers · asked by redsonya 1 in Other - Diseases