Health - 29 December 2007

I have been on the Atkins for for many many months and now need a break from it. I am tired of eating hamburgers and steak.

I was wondering if I ate mostly brown rice for one week, would I lose weight or gain weight because of the carbs. I have diabetes type 2.

I did have around two cups of brown rice this morning and have been to the bathroom six times. It is good to eat fiber, but would this be a way to lose actual fat.

Nabisco makes a new 100% whole grain baked cracker that is wonderful. They also have carbs, but also fiber. I am getting to the point of not knowing what to eat anymore. If I eat any carbs my stomach blows up like a balloon and I have never been able to figure out why carbs do this to me. I do not over eat carbs.

Will a brown rice diet help me lose weight. I am thinking of one week only.

Thank you.

2007-12-29 10:16:49 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Diet & Fitness

is it true that chewing your food 3x more before you swallow it reduces the fat and calories and stuff in the food?

2007-12-29 10:15:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I know they recommend tossing vitamins 6+ months after opening, due to it losing its effectiveness but is the same thing true for herbs, etc? Alot of this stuff expires 2 years(thats if you keep it in the bottle) later but herbs,OTC meds sometimes can be just as powerful as the rx stuff. And I'm scared to keep it, even if it isn't expired.. some guidelines for tossing various otc meds would be appreciated.

2007-12-29 10:09:59 · 10 answers · asked by er_watch 2 in Alternative Medicine

My period is really irregular. i actually have no clue when it's coming so i just wear pads all the time.
need a solution, please

2007-12-29 10:08:45 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

how can i get big boobs! all my friends have them! im like a 32a! and im 13!! its driving me crazzy! i heard bananans make them bigger but i need answers! i really really want them! how can i increase my bra size? and im adopted from another country so i don't know how big they will get when im older! HELP!

2007-12-29 10:08:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Usually I take two 1500 mcg pills. This morning I took a 5000 mcg pill for the first time. Could this have caused my massive headache?

Should I go back to my normal amount of Biotin?

2007-12-29 10:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-12-29 10:07:03 · 5 answers · asked by Cindy M 1 in Cancer

I know that you have to do ab exercises and cardio to lose the layer of fat? But there is also the things that you have to eat.

Can someone give a full explanation on everything that needs to be done to get abs? What kind of exercises to do, and what to eat, etc?

2007-12-29 10:06:41 · 3 answers · asked by Catherine Y 1 in Diet & Fitness

i recieved an aromatherapy starter set for christmas. how do i know, which oils would be good to combine together? does one go by the smells or benefits to decide? it's a bit confusing.

2007-12-29 10:03:11 · 5 answers · asked by racer 51 7 in Alternative Medicine

im 15 yr old girl
i work out like atleast 4 times a week
i so so many crunches and pushups a week
i really would like a 6 pac =)
help?

2007-12-29 10:00:43 · 5 answers · asked by anne.marie* 1 in Diet & Fitness

the first time i tried to have sex it fails two times and i concluded that i have ED. do u have any advice before i dicide to quit at all?

2007-12-29 10:00:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

So, everyone [including my mom] says I act cocky. Sometimes I say things like [ maybe 2 days of the week, it's not a everyday thing]" dang I must look good" or " I know I'm the ****" or " I know I look cute in these pants". I think I'm just confident, but I'm worried it might effect my friendships. I do it for several reasons. One, no one really tells me I'm pretty, so it makes me feel better about myself. For two, i like being me and I like everything about me. I also do not talk down on others, and I do not try to offend others. Do you think I am cocky? Thank You.

2007-12-29 09:59:40 · 17 answers · asked by ♥ Nichole[never gives up]♥ 5 in Mental Health

I went to the doctor yesterday and he prescribed amoxicillin to fight the infection but what can I do in the mean time for the discomfort. I can’t sleep, eat, swallow, and I keep having to spit since it feels like some one is stabbing me in the neck and throat when I swallow.
So far I have tried...drinking tea, 3 different types of throat lozengers, gargling with peroxide and salt water, Advil, Excedrin, Sudafed and Tylenol.

Is there anything that will give me some relief?????

2007-12-29 09:59:26 · 2 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Hello,

I wish to start working out and by the end of 2008 be physically fit and active.

The current resources that I have at my disposal are a treadmill,

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Two 15 lbs. dumbells

And at least 1 hour on weekdays, and at least two hours on weekends.

I'm also 15 years old. My height is 5' 10'' and I weight 170 pounds.

I want to do both strength training and cardio training, i.e., abs, arms, etc...

If anyone can help me with this, please help me come up with a schedule, such as what to do on Day 1, day 2, etc...

I don't know what numbers like 3x30 mean when talking in physical terms....

Thanks!

2007-12-29 09:56:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Every time my boyfriend and I kiss, he uses alot of tongue. And sometimes I end up with alot of his spit in my mouth, and I swallow it. He's not a virgin, but he swears he's been tested and that he doesn't have any diseases or anything. But I'm really, really scared. He's 15, and I'm 13. I'm seriously freaking out here.

2007-12-29 09:55:48 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2007-12-29 09:55:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I am 19 years old. I have rather large breasts. Since puberty, I have had large breasts. I am a 36DD/DDD, depending on the bra. For as long as I have had these large breasts, I have had back pain and discomfort. I have been thinking a lot over the past years about getting breast reduction. I have a lot of questions to ask, but I don't have health insurance at the present moment to ask a doctor. Can you help answer some of these questions?

Although I have some general back pain, I have a specific spot on my left shoulder blade that hurts when I stand or do a lot of upper body exercise. It has the classic symptoms of a herniated disc, except that I have had it for as long as I can remember, which uncharacteristic of a herniated disc. How possible is it that it is a herniated disc, And that my breasts caused it? If I get it removed, will it lessen my chances of having my reduction being paid by insurance, as it is my main back problem?

One of my breasts is significantly larger than the other. This is the breast I would like reduced, as I am satisfied with the size of the other one. Would a doctor/the insurance allow this? Am I right in assuming that if one is reduced and lifted, they would lift the non-reduced one as to create symmetry between the two?

I would like to breast feed my future children. Nowadays, how common is it for a woman to be incapable if breastfeeding after surgery? Is there a certain procedure that allows for breastfeeding more than others?

I plan to have insurance in the next 90 days when my father is able to receive it from his new job. It would be ideal for me to receive the breast reduction during this summer. How possible is that? Does planning a breast reduction procedure take a lot of time?

Thank you for taking the time to hear my questions and concerns. Anything you can answer or inform me about is very much appreciated.

2007-12-29 09:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by a6385u 3 in Women's Health

i just woke up like this and it has been like this for 2 days.
i ice it and take pain killer but it still happens
it happend to days ago and i woke up and it wwas hard to move my neck without using my hand to suport it now i can walk around but it hurts like crazy can u plz help me>?

2007-12-29 09:47:55 · 7 answers · asked by colio 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-29 09:47:52 · 14 answers · asked by Alicia B 1 in Men's Health

2007-12-29 09:46:48 · 6 answers · asked by Rondo 4 in Diet & Fitness

I've been really stressed out for the past days and I have been binge eating like crazy. I used to binge eat a lot, almost every day, but I got rid of the habit for the last two months or so. But ever since a couple of days ago it came back. I'm starting to build the habit again. How do I stop??? Its like in my system and I can't let it go!

2007-12-29 09:42:07 · 4 answers · asked by viintageecstasy 2 in Mental Health

my little sister has black spots on her teeth i just want 2 know.

2007-12-29 09:41:58 · 3 answers · asked by David s the best 1 in Dental

My husband is 24 years old. He has an extra tooth between his front tooth and his canine. He went to the dentist when he was ateen and they took an xray. Said it was a crooked root and it would be a pretty big gap for awhile if they could even pull it. So he did not do it b/c he did not want the gap. Now we are married and he has been wanting to get it pulled. His teeth are not in great shape b/c he did not get dental care as a child. He does not want to do it if he has to have a gap for awhile as he works in customer service.
The other problem is money-He wants to just have surgery on his teeth and get them all fixed(most of them are crooked and the front two are too long) We have no dental insurance and when I call the dentist to askl them about it the all say"well we hjave to do a consultation that would be 125.00 then an xray for 80 bucks and then we will tell you. Is there anything else we can do or am I missing something? anyone know how expensive dental surgery is. thanks

2007-12-29 09:38:23 · 4 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1 in Dental

.. in tension especially around my neck and lower back and I am becoming irritable over the slightest things (even with myself!).
I have already decided to look into having a massage (for the first time properly) -

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but other than that and walking/swimming what actvities/foods could anyone recommend to help me to relax.
I have recently lost my brother and don't feel like socialising and going away on holiday at the moment is out of the question.
I am fifty-two year's of age and have had four children (all boys so no wonder I am stressed out!).
I want to be able to relax *mentally* and emotionally more than anything because I think that that is what is causing the physical tension and sleeplessness.
Thank you for any suggestions.
Best wishes,
Joan.

2007-12-29 09:36:47 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

i've been ok for a few days but im guilty again
a few years ago, i said f**king or part of the f word and MIGHT have said jesus right after in my mind, can't remember well though
what IF i said f**king jesus out loud? is this bad?
i also had sexual thought about jesus and god
i've been ok, but i started to think about this again
today, i recalled that i tried to say it whenever my mouth was open like eating and it felt like i was saying it just in my head when i was eating
there're certain things that my brain won't let go of and it distinguishes and i feel depressed for guilt then on, such as this case
is this chemical imbalance?
could there be anyone saying the whole thing out loud with intention and not being guilty at all?
because i did it unintentionally and still i feel that im the only one who might have said this
should i pray for forgiveness
so whenever i start to feel guilty, should i slap myself?
i really don't understand why i have these kind of problems whe
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i really don't understand why i have these kind of problems when people have problems about debt, divorce and cancer
even though i sound crazy, sometimes this is really important because i can rule my life away
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should i ask for forgiveness, but i don't want to because it was unintentional
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i make points of lists to assure that i don't have to be guilty, but i try to not do that because it will get me in deeper and deeper and finally unable to climb back out
i need to have a reason why i don't need to pray to be able to do anything properly or else i'll be always guilty of it
so should i forget about it all in a bunch?
does my christmas sound fascinating enough, it sure does, is this another mental problem to conquer?
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i don't have time to see anyone and it's too expensive and i don't want to share it with anyone except if i don't have to see them in person
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is praying a compulsion that i don't have to do in this case?
obviously this is a compulsion and i think about it all the time, SO SHOULD I FORGET ABOUT IT WHENEVER I THINK ABOUT IT WELL I THINK ABOUT IT ALMOST ALL THE TIME BUT SHOULD I TELL MYSELF TO GET OUT OF THE HOLE?
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i love sports and i have a aptitude for it, but i never played that much in high school since i had this kind of problem but not the same one
i think about it all the time, so it's really hard to concentrate on anything
now im stressed because i started to enjoy raquet ball and it feels like this is going to be taken away from me next
do i sound like a guy or a girl?
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now im stressed out about the fact that i might have said f**king jesus out loud intentionally to make it worse so i wouldn't worry about it anymore?
this isn't considered as intentional towards jesus, right?
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i make points of lists to assure that i don't have to be guilty, but i try to not do that because it will get me in deeper and deeper and finally unable to climb back out
i need to have a reason why i don't need to pray to be able to do anything properly or else i'll be always guilty of it
so should i forget about it all in a bunch?
does my christmas sound fascinating enough, it sure does, is this another mental problem to conquer?

i don't have time to see anyone and it's too expensive and i don't want to share it with anyone except if i don't have to see them in person

is praying a compulsion that i don't have to do in this case?
obviously this is a compulsion and i think about it all the time, SO SHOULD I FORGET ABOUT IT WHENEVER I THINK ABOUT IT WELL I THINK ABOUT IT ALMOST ALL THE TIME BUT SHOULD I TELL MYSELF TO GET OUT OF THE HOLE?
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i love sports and i have a aptitude for it, but i never played that much in high school since i had this kind of problem but not the same one
i think about it all the time, so it's really hard to concentrate on anything
now im stressed because i started to enjoy raquet ball and it feels like this is going to be taken away from me next
do i sound like a guy or a girl?

now im stressed out about the fact that i might have said f**king jesus out loud intentionally to make it worse so i wouldn't worry about it anymore and i was frustrated with saying it in my mind numerous times
this isn't considered as intentional towards jesus, right?
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this whole is probably better than i think
when i write something like this down, it sounds more than it is
im thinking that this is why im not willing to pray

2007-12-29 09:34:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i just found out that my 83 yr old mother has this and i want to find out as much info about it as possible. fyi, it is non cancerous

2007-12-29 09:33:24 · 3 answers · asked by horseman 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-12-29 09:33:23 · 2 answers · asked by chillenx123 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-12-29 09:29:44 · 8 answers · asked by hasse_john 7 in Diabetes

And how in the world did you ever take the first bite? BLLUUCK!!!

2007-12-29 09:29:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

ok, my dog just scratched my mom (accidentally) in the corner of her left eye (the white part, like right by the corner of her eye) it was bleeding a little bit, but she could see out of her eye. shes goin to the hospital right now. is she gona be ok?! look i kno u guys arent doctors or anything and i kno you guys didnt see it, but do you think she'll be alright? im so worried...

2007-12-29 09:29:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health