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Late nights with energy shots - Pocket-lint.com

You might be familiar, if you've wandered into a supermarket or cornershop recently, with Relentless energy drinks - a brown cannister that offers the same kind of kick as a can of Red Bull. But recently, the company unveiled a new product - the ...

March Madness: Go nuts for the underdogs - The Daily News Online

Hoops fans all over the country will get caught up in the excitement of the national college basketball championship tournament, which tips off on Tuesday March 16. Whether ... protein, vitamins, minerals and the good fat your body needs.

Be aware of vitamin overload - St. Petersburg Times

These days, it's not difficult to consume 600 percent of your daily recommended value of B vitamins or 2,000 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin C — all before lunchtime. Many energy bars, juices and other products are crammed with sky ...

Hero Nutritionals Introduces First Premium Dark ... - PRWeb

... Indulgence offers women new decadent delivery of their daily ... contains B vitamins to boost energy. Tranquility: This natural blueberry flavored dark chocolate supplement is expertly crafted with valerian root, chamomile and Vitamin C to help ...

Make it or fake it with these haircare products and ... - ABC 15 News

Great hair does not come easy. Unless you were kissed by the hair goddesses with a naturally perfect coif, odds are that you drop a pretty penny or two on regular hair salon visits. And the last thing you want is your style to fall flat once you ...

Tell Us How You Feel: The Ruckus Over Ru-Ru - HoweStreet.com

In the “Ru-ru” issue of IDE I described an investor’s choice between a market up 60% and money-market funds paying close to zero percent as a Morton’s Fork. In other words, a choice between two unpleasant alternatives. To emphasize the point ...

Looks like we're all slimming down but tightening up - News-Press

Many socialites are rapidly shrinking and they all seem to be on the same strict diet program, which consists of just 500 calories a day; no adult beverages; and copious amounts of Vitamin B. From what I can tell, they're basically allowed a daily ...

VITAMIN B12 - WebMD

Vitamin B12 is a vitamin. It can be found in foods such as meat, fish, and dairy products. It can also be made in a laboratory. Vitamin B12 is used for treating and preventing vitamin B12 deficiency, a condition in which vitamin B12 levels in the ...

Drugs & Medications - Symbicort Inhl - WebMD

This product should not be used to treat sudden attacks of breathing trouble. Your doctor should prescribe a quick-relief inhaler (e.g., albuterol /salbutamol) for sudden shortness of breath/ asthma attacks while you are using this medication. You ...

Saturday Cooks - Spalding Guardian

Griddled lamb with herb and feta stuffed mushrooms This week's recipe from Daily Cooks Challenge gives a good dose of protein and vitamin B - it's Merrilees Parker's griddled lamb with herb and feta stuffed mushrooms

Open Question: Do you take daily vitamins?

Each day I take vitamin D, vitamin C, multivitamins, Coromega fish oil, and B-12. more

Open Question: 11yrs old girl have fever for 7days, pls help !!!!!?

My daughter is 11 yrs. old. She get a cold and have see the doctor. No cough, slightly running nose but have fever for 7 days. It is 100- 102 and always happen at night time. She feel thirsty and drink a lot water no sore throat. Her mind is clear but very tired She get bad muscle spasm because of long fever and I see another doctor yesterday, she give her injection to stop the fever. All doctor say she is in good condition and have no serious problem. She feel very well after injection. But, after few hours, the fever come back again. she is taking antibiotics : Klacidclaros 250 panadol 500mg lbuprofen 200mg Multivitamin and mineral vitamin C 500mg She is better now, but if I stop the panadol, the fever come back again. She do shower 2-3 times daily when it is 102, 103 it lower one deg and back in one hr. My question is A) Any home treatment that can help to stop the fever? B) someone told me that when kids growth taller, they will have fever, but it seems too long for a week, right? C) Should I try to stop the fever ? d) if fever is under 102, should I let it run its course? She already have fever for 7days, so i let her fever for another weeks? Peter more

Open Question: Vitamin B12 absorption and delivery methods for treating low b12 levels?

Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin and your body passes out the excess in urine, and the evidence being the bright neon color. Does the change in color happen because the vitamin has been absorbed and passed through the system, or does it mean it wasn't absorbed via the chosen delivery method. For example, someone takes 6000mcg (100,000% of daily value) in sub-lingual pill form or liquid form, and there is no neon urinary symptom, but drinks a "B monster fruit drink" with only (400%) of daily value, and noticing the bright urine color. Which is the preferred and more effective delivery system for someone who is severely deficient?Edit: I am not asking for solutions that are not specifically related to other issues, or an injection delivery method, as in this case and country, it is not a sustainable solution. However, I am curious if b12 delivered intravenously would produce the neon urine side effect. - thanks! more

Voting Question: Only formulate dont solve? Need help plz?

A hospital want to find the least expensive combination of two foods that meet the minimum daily vitamin requirements, which are 5 units of A and 30 units of B. Each ounce of food I provides 2 units of A and 1 units of B, and each ounce of food II provides 10 units of A and 10 units of B. If food I cost 30 cents per ounce and food II costs 20 cents per ounce, find the number of ounces of each good that will provide the vitamins and minimize the cost.Its a linear Programming word problem i just need to formulate it i did it but i want to make sure i understand the concept more

Resolved Question: Constantly tired mystery - any doctors in the house?

I have been tired -- I mean really tired for a year now. I'm a 29 yr old female. Last April I had a miscarriage. I also had Mono, CMV, and H1N1 early last year. Ok? So I was a mess, basically. Since then I have been so tired I could just cry. My doctor has done and redone my bloodwork: CBC, thyroid, iron, metabolic panel, vitamin levels. One time my results showed hypothyroidism but when the test was repeated it did not show up. I am not depressed. I was depressed a long time ago, but now I am on Zoloft and it is helping a lot. I use NuvaRing for birth control. I was on both of these medications and doing well before the tiredness started. I have chronic asthma and interstitial cystitis, both of which are fairly well controlled. Over Christmas I started vomiting blood and having bloody diarrhea (sorry TMI) and spent 4 days in the hospital. They aren't really sure what's up. They got me to stop bleeding and rehydrated and I went home. I've been having light bleeding like my period since then, even though I am using birth control. I have started taking kelp (for the iodine), vitamin D, niacin, and a B-complex vitamin daily. I can not take a multivitamin anymore because it really hurts my stomach even if I take it with a meal. I can easily sleep 11 hours a night plus a nap if I can get away with it. I do moderate exercise daily. I eat very healthily and drink plenty of water. Any help, insight, advice, tips, suggestions, or potential remedies are greatly appreciated!!! more

Resolved Question: Why are my gums really pale?

They are a good dark color sometimes and then at others they are almost completely white. I have looked for an answer in other places but all I can find is how to check your dog. I am not a dog I am a human. I know that healthy gums are supposed to be a light, kind of coral pink but my turn white. And I do brush my teeth and floss like I am supposed to. I just don't understand it. I take A women's once daily, a super b complex and some vitamin c. I take the vitamins because I am broke right now and just don't have the money to eat as healthy as I am supposed to. Stelle more

Resolved Question: Is a daily mutivitamin enough or do I need to also take extra supplements?

I have been exercising for an hour a day and drinking my correct amounts of water , I am 34 yrs old and I have just been exhausted in the evenings. I was wondering if it's okay to take an additional B 12 vitamin with my daily one a day? (I have also lost 11 pounds in one month) more

Resolved Question: how much magnesium should a women of 46 be taking daily?

i am currently taking a womens multi vitamin once daily with no problems but recently introduced a mega B once daily and a half a magnesium tablet. after only 3 days it was causing havoc with my bowels so i cut out the half a magnesium and continued to take the multi and the mega B but i am finding it is still causing strife at least twice a day. is there a set amount one should take of magnesium daily? more

Voting Question: Does the food provide at least 10% of your daily requirement for the following?

Does the food provide at least 10% of your daily requirement for the following: a. calcium: b. vitamin C: c.iron: The question has been asked from a nutrition facts on honey and oats cereal. Could somebody explain me what does the question mean? In other words, how should I proceed with my answer? I am not asking for the answer, its just that I am not getting the question :( Any help would be highly appreciativeon the box it says: iron: DV% is 4 calcium: DV% is 0 Vit C: DV% 0 more

Resolved Question: do you think this diet would work?

haha, okay, last question of today, i PROMISE. lmao, so i was looking on other questions and this one person said that they lost 15-20 pounds over 9 days because this is what they ate: 3 days of only white rice and water 3 days of only grilled chicken and water 3 days of only apples and water but you can eat and drink as much as you want. and honestly, those are my 3 favorite foods :3 ahhaha. but i was thinking that it wouldnt work because a. you wouldnt be getting the daily vitamins you need that come in regular food and b. youre missing out on all of your food groups. and then, after those 9 days, what do you eat? just go back to the normal foods you eat every day? or repeat it? im not sure... so yeah! will it work? more

Voting Question: what will happen to my body is i drink 5 hour energy everyday 365 times a year for the next 5 years?

b vitamins are supposedly water soluble so they flush out with urine, but is there anyone out there that has experienced side affects? anyone out there that has had moderate success with taking this daily? more

Voting Question: 10 POINTSSSS!!!!!???!!!!!!!!!!?

1. What hormone causes tolerance to nicotine? A. serotonin B. corticosterone C. estrogen D. testosterone 2. Which of the following drugs is an opioid/opiate? A. codeine B. alcohol C. marijuana D. LSD 4. Meat, poultry and fish provide an abundance of which of the following? A. vitamins B. fat C. carbohydrate D. protein 5. Which chemical absorbs dangerous UV rays before they do serious damamge? A. serotonin B. estrogen C. melanin D. bile 6. What is the recommended daily fat allowance for an American diet? A. 30% B. 50% C. 60% D. 35% 7. If your caloric intake is 2000 calories, what percentage of those calories should be from fat? A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 8. Fruits and vegetables are important because they provide which of the following? A. fats B. vitamins C. proteins D. carbohydrates E. both a & c are correct F. both b & d are correct 9. What percentage of heart disease deaths in America are caused by smoking? A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 10. Which of the following helps prevent osteoporosis? A. iron B. magnesium C. calcium D. phosphorous 11. How often should sunscreen be applied? A. every 2-3 hrs. B. after perspiring a lot C. after swimming D. all of the above 12. Your salt intake should not exceed how many milligrams? A. 2400 B. 8000 C. 3300 D. 0 13. Which of the following is NOT a hallucinogen? A. LSD B. Psilocybin C. Cocaine D. Mescaline 14. When reading a food label, the first item you should pay attention to is.... A. serving size B. vitamins C. fat grams D. percent daily values 15. If you puncture an eye or an eyelid, you should immediately flush with water. A. true B. false 16. The main energy source for an athlete is.... A. fats B. protein C. carbohydrate D. water 17. Which drug is not classified as a depressant? A. barbiturates B. GHB C. benzodiazepines D. mescaline 18. Because this drug is usually injected often with dirty needles, use of this drug can trigger other health complications like HIV/AIDS and tetanus. A. LSD B. Heroin C. Marijuana D. Mescaline 19. If you observe a conscious person you believe is choking, the first thing you do is ask...."Are you choking?" A. true B. false 20. Which is NOT a calorie providing nutrient? A. minerals B. carbohydrates C. fats D. proteins more

Resolved Question: Question about vitamin B's?

Ok I some person gave me a new type of energy drink with no sugar and blah blah blah. I cannot remember the name but it was the size of a Red Bull. Anyways...point is that when i read the Nutrition Facts the vitamin section caught my attention. The can was filled with Vitamin B's of all types. The most high was B12 which was 4500% (roughly) where all the Vitamin B's (2, 4, etc) were at 100%. Is this okay to have all that? To vitamin B's really do anything? Is it safe to drink on a daily basis like coffee (It really didn't taste bad). more

Resolved Question: Started B12 shot today, can I continue to take my regular vitamins?

I am getting 1000mg/mL per month shot , I was taking like 1000mcg daily in pill form. Can I continue to take B-complex plus my multi vitamin or is that too much B ?! more

Resolved Question: Statistics question.........Please help!?

Fruits and vegetables are rich in "antioxidants" such as vitamins A, C, and E. Will taking antioxidants help prevent colon cancer? A medical experiment studied this question with 864 pple who were at risk of colon cancer. The subjects were divided into four groups: daily beta-carotene, daily vitamins C and E, all three vitamins every day, or daily placebo. After four years, the researchers were surprised to find no significant difference in colon cancer among the groups. a) what are the explanatory and response variables in this experiment? b) The study was double-blind. what does this mean? c) What does "no significant difference" mean in describing the outcome of the study? d) Suggest some lurking variables that could explain why pple who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have lower rates of colon cancer. The experiment suggests that these variables, rather than the antioxidants, may be responsible for the observed benefits of fruits and vegetables. more

Voting Question: Is it safe to take a vitamin B complex and a multivitamin and mineral tablet together daily?

Resolved Question: Longer hair, faster with Cabellina Shampoo & Conditioner?

I just bought this shampoo and conditioner, Cabellina for Mane, Tail & Body. When brought to the front, my hair is about 2 inches past my shoulders. When put to the back, it stops just where my bra is. I really want hair down to my waist. I have stopped straightening it, I wash it daily and let it air dry, I sleep with it in a head wrap, and I take fish oil, Iron, Biotin, And Vitamin B. I have only been using Cabellina for the past two days. Will it help my hair grow? And will the other things I am doing assist? Please help, especially if you have used it too. more

Voting Question: Is this peanut butter healthy?

I'm trying to lose weight so I'm cutting out all the fatty and processed food. I've known peanut butter to be a healthy choice. I have the goody brand (product of Canada), it's the only brand I trust, taste wise. Even though it tastes as good as it looks, is it any good for the body, the one that I'm specifically having? Here are the ingredients: Fresh Roasted Peanuts (90%), Sugar, Dextrose, 100% Pure Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed or Cottonseed), Salt, Molasses, Distilled Monoglycerides (Soybean, Cottonseed or Palm Oil) to Improve Creaminess. NUTRITIONAL FACTS: Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (32 grams). Calories: 200 Total Fat: 16g, 25% Total Carb: 8g, 3% Saturated Fat: 3g Fiber: 2g, 8% Cholesterol: 0mg, 0% Sugars: 2g Salt: 130mg, 6% Protein: 8g Vitamin E: 11% Vitamin B-6: 7% Niacin: 21% Magnesium: 13% Phosphorus: 12% Other vitamins and Minerals less than 10% *Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 Calories diet. These are exactly what's written on the label. So, should I stop eating this stuff? Thanks for your help.By the way, I normally have 2 teaspoons of peanut butter for 2 slices of bread. more

Resolved Question: good sources of biotin, folate, & copper? (read on)?

I'm dieting around 1,200-1,300 calories a day but i wanna make sure i'm getting most of my body's daily vitamin needs and not lacking any important ones. Heres what my multivitamin already provides: 100% or over In: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B:6, Vitamin B:12, Pantothenic acid, Iodine, Zinc, Selenium Vitamins that my multi doesn't provide a full ammount of: Iron-50% Magnesium-13% Copper-50% Manganese-50% Chrormium-85% Potassium-0% Biotin-33% Folic Acid (Folate)-50% Could you please list foods rich in the vitamins i listed and i know whole grains/egg yolks are a good source of biotin but is it covering the full ammount i need a day? i'm trying to eat stuff low in bad fats/sugars etc while trying to get a good ammount of protien/carbs off of the calories i do get, but i dont want to be lacking vitamins because i know its hard to get them all while eating 1200 calories a day. any help/tips would be good........thanksCyn: thanks smart allec, i didnt say i was avoiding fats, just bad ones, and im gonna eat lots of protien, like egg whites/chicken/fish etc........ more

Resolved Question: How long to lose weight?

As soon as my schedule clears up, I'm planning on kicking things up a notch. This is in about a week. My eating plan would consist of this most likely: M-F B: skipped L: apple, yoplait yogurt, strawberries [[170]] D: something up to [[300]] max =470 calories. Saturday n Sunday B: skipped L+D: max 600 =600 Oh and I have a daily vitamin everyday. My workouts would be: M- spin class 1 hr. running. T- 1.5 hrs of circuit training and gymnastics W- spin class 1 hr. abs. running. T- spin class 1 hr. abs. running. F- running. abs. Sat- spin class 1 hr. running. abs. Sun- running. abs. Running is training for the 5K, then 10K then 25K. Abs is usually half an hour of medium to high intensity ab workouts. I'm 5'1 and 100 pounds. I'd like to reach about 85 pounds. I know the whole eating and weight sounds disordered but I just want to know how long it will take, so please don't lecture. more

Resolved Question: How long to reach my goal weight?

Resolved Question: what vitamins and supplements to buy ? straight forward , detailed answers needed?

ive found there are so many opinions on what you should take , i dont know what to decide. im 32, pretty overweight a bit , have never really had a fixed diet for years , i eat as of when i need, but rarely cook food but instead try to eat healthy sandwiches, drink milk, cut down on fast foods etc - what im saying is i dont have a regular fixed diet and haven't done for a long time - i have bad anxiety and depression which makes it difficult to motivate myself to cook. i need to no what are the best vitamins and supplements that i should get to take daily ? i bought some omega fish oils with starflower and flaxeed oils. but i was reading else where there are others you should take to but the article i was reading was to vague and not precise. i learned q 10 is good, garlic tablets , a multivitamin , vitamin b complex - but there are so many views its hard to know just exactly what to buy - can anyone help with it ? can you be precise about what to buy and take ? and what to leave out ? , or just what are the best vitamin supplements to buy ? for eg : would a good multivitamin and omega fish oils capsules do the trick ? or something else ? are calcium tablets another good supplement to buy ? a vitamin c tablet ? its difficult to know which i should go for and stick to, because there are different people saying '' no dont get that , get this , no dont get this , get that - or - ' that is the wrong supplement to take ' etc '' more

Resolved Question: can anyone help me with what vitamins and supplements to buy?

Resolved Question: Are gummy vitamins as effective as the pill forms?

I absolutely cannot swallow vitamin pills, I have tried. But I need to take a multi-vitamin and a vitamin B supplement daily. Will the gummy ones be as effective as the pill forms, or is there a difference? I'm not too concerned about the sugar involved in the gummys, I just want to be able to swallow them. more

Resolved Question: Is this enough to make my hair grow faster?

Okay, so i decided to figure out how to make my hair grow faster, so i limit straightening it to once a week, and I take daily womens vitamins and a vitamin-b complex. Is there anything else I can do to make it grow faster? Or is this even going to workOkay, so i decided to figure out how to make my hair grow faster, so i limit straightening it to once a week, and I take daily womens vitamins and a vitamin-b complex. Is there anything else I can do to make it grow faster? Or is this even going to work *Im 16 and white more

Voting Question: Multi-vitamin + Vitamin B complex?

Is it okay to take a Vitamin B-complex tablet along with a daily multi-vitamin? The multi-vitamin I'm taking right now has: Vitamin B-2: 1.7mg Niacin: 16mg Vitamin B-6: 3 mg Vitamin B-12: 18mcg D-biotin: 30mcg The vitamin B complex has 50mg or mcg each. I work out a lot and even though I get enough sleep, I feel like I need more energy because school drains me. Also, is there a site that has safety dosages for vitamins? more

Resolved Question: vaginal odor after sex?

i have battled with bacterial vaginosis in the past so i have done some major changes to hopefully prevent it. I have read many books and researched websites for this problem. I have changed my diet to no wheat or gluten, no acidity drinks, and no pickled or fermented foods. I have also been taking 30billion live probiotics daily, eating yogurt like crazy (thank god i love yogurt), plus taking daily does of l-lysine, folic acid, vitamin e, flax seed(omega-3), b-12, and vitamin c. in the last two months i have noticed that vaginal odor only after sex...so i went to my doctor. they tested me for BV and it came back negative...? so what the heck is going on with me? i am truly losing my mind... i do also have ulcerative colitis but i have not been having any problems with it. i do know that antibiotics kill off good and bad bacteria thats why i dont take it the only thing ive used for BV is the creams or gels. more

Voting Question: UNEVEN COMPLEXION! how do i fix it?

i've tried soo many products containing vitamin E, B and C and H! they work for the 1st week then it all stops! my face complexion is not pretty AT ALL... everyone says my skin is like that because im always wearing makeup ( i <3 makeuo ) to work and etc and my skin never gets to rest! but it does.. i only wear makeup from 8am - 6pm, take it off with makeup remover and i wash my face daily and exfoliate once a week, twice MAX... i do facials wen needed etc... and i dnt wear makeup on the weekend... im anaemic and calcium defiant... could that be the cause? went drs.. they said its not.. but sumtyms, drs. r stupid! more

Voting Question: Low vitamin D levels and ovarian cancer?

The other day I did post a question about my certain health concerns. Today I got my blood work results in the mail and the only thing it said was Vitamin D is insufficient and she recommend me to take a supplement w/ vitamin D3 (2000-4000 daily). I got this blood work done b/c I've been having episodes of severe hypoglycemia which my doc blames on my diet. Well in my other post my concern was about ovarian cancer, I will admit I am one to get worried about everything. The symptoms I listed were digestive issues that included cramps,bloating (only after I ate), and diarrhea, this has been going on for while and I have had pelvic/ultrasound exams after these symptoms began. I also have ovary pain on both sides and pain where my kidneys would be, I sometimes think I feel a squishy lump near my ovaries but than other times I can't, it might be from my last c-section 3 yrs ago, everything felt different after that. I'm 27 and have 4 kids. I read on line that low vitamin d levels can be linked to cancer so now I'm scared again. The people who responded to my other post didn't think that I have ovarian cancer. I do have an appt w/ a gyno on the 15th but I am worrying and it's stressing me out. I know I could just have low levels of vitamin D but it still scares me. I would appreciate any advice, thanks. more

Resolved Question: Help Me Please. So Stressed out with School Issue! ?

Okay, so I'm 14 and in the 8th grade. I am constantly picking up every illness out there. I get sick CONSTANTLY! Right now I'm at home because I have an inner ear infection! I am always legitimately sick. I'm not one of those kids that fakes a sickness to get out of a test or something stupid! I try to push through any sickness possible. But this year alone, I have missed 28 days of school! I am a straight A student but due to absence I am not getting B's and C's. I failed my algebra exam because I'm not stupid but I just have been gone so much. I take vitamins and all my daily meds Lol. I don't know what to do because it stresses my parents out and me the fact that the school might fail me. I have doctor notes for everything but still . Are there any other options for me that you know of besides getting a tutor or something? Annnny suggestions would be WONDERFUL thanks in advanceI don't get it my kissin nasty guys thankyou. more

Resolved Question: what are the best vitamins and supplements to take each day?

im 32, pretty overweight a bit , have never really had a fixed diet for years , i eat as of when i need, but rarely cook food but instead try to eat healthy sandwiches, drink milk, cut down on fast foods etc - what im saying is i dont have a regular fixed diet and haven't done for a long time - i have bad anxiety and depression which makes it difficult to motivate myself to cook. i need to no what are the best vitamins and supplements that i should get to take daily ? i bought some omega fish oils with starflower and flaxeed oils. but i was reading else where there are others you should take to but the article i was reading was to vague and not precise. i learned q 10 is good, garlic tablets , a multivitamin , vitamin b complex - but there are so many views its hard to know just exactly what to buy - can anyone help with it ? more

Resolved Question: How are daily vitamin requirements determined?

I've always wondered how the daily vitamin requirements are determined. For example, how did they decide that the human body needs so much Vitamin A, so much Vitamin B, etc. Any ideas? more

Resolved Question: chem help pleaseeeee?

A “classical method” was used to determine the amount of vitamin C in a daily supplement. Five supplements from the same bottle were tested and the following results were obtained: 505.7, 518.2, 527.8, 523.9, and 521.1 mg. According to the bottle, there should be 500 mg of vitamin C in each tablet. a)Calculate the standard deviation for the replicate measurements b)Calculate the 95% confidence interval for the results c)Do you think this data is “precise”? Explain. d)Are the experimental results in agreement with the label claim? Explain. e)Do the results demonstrate random or systematic error? Explain. more

Resolved Question: I am so irritated about the NY state law that requires my newborn to have the vitamin K shot and eye drops?

You cant opt out of it. There's been links between the vitamin K shot and jaundice and child hood cancers and other issues. The cancers have not been substantiated at this point, but the Jaundice has. My son recieved the shot and had severe jaundice, I am sure this has something to do with it. We're expecting our second here in a few weeks. This is insane. There's no NO medical reason to give it when the mother is breast feeding from birth- which I am. There's more than enough in the colostrum to replenish the baby's levels daily and prevent bleeding. As for the eye drops I am not strep b positive, i have no STDS, I am in perfect health, and those things always cause clogged tear ducts and even sinus infections in newborns. Which requires medication later. There's even links between them and ear infections. What RIGHT does the government have to demand what medical care my children must have? Especially when each case is so severely different from the next. I breastfeed, I have no sicknesses, infection, antibiotic use, or risk of c-section, according to the laws reasons for being in acted my children are not in the risk groups for these procedures. i cant believe this hasnt been challenged in court yet!severe jaundice, is a side effect. Which my son had. he was hospitalized for almost 3 days, had to have all the treatments. It was not pleasant. more

Resolved Question: Safe to take these vitamin supplements?

After deciding that I want to try all I can to clear my acne, I did some research and found a few vitamins that are supposedly very good for the skin. However, I'm only 17 (will be 18 in about 8 months) and want to know if this is something that is healthy for me to do. Right now I'm taking 200 I.U. of vitamin E, 50mg of zinc, and a b-complex multivitamin daily. I would imagine that my body would just get rid of the unused vitamins, but I want to be sure that it's safe. Thanks! more

Voting Question: Nutrition Help: Experienced people only?

so i only consume one meal a day, and take multivitamins(has daily value of fiber, protien, and B vitamins) along with creatine, protien, thermogenics, and Nitric Oxide.... i also drink about 12 eight oz. glasses of water... with plenty of cardio and weightlifting. I have noticed a substantial amount of muscle growth and decreased amounts of body fat.... if i were to keep this up till about 6 weeks, would i be any kind of hazard to my health? oh and i am 19 more

Resolved Question: What are the best daily vitamins to take?

im a 32 year old male. i bought recently, and started to take : calcium with vitamin d3 600mg , b-50 vitamin b complex , vitamin c - 250mg with wild rose hips , omega 3-6-9 flaxseed, fish and starflower oils. is this ok ? would i need anything else ?i take them as a supplementary to the diet im on. a NON weight loss average diet more

Resolved Question: MS/Alcoholism/Other question?

Hello, I'm a relatively healthy 28yr old male. I have the ability to goto the gym, do hours of cardio, lift upto and more than 200lbs with my feet, never any problem lifting weights with my arms and such. I am currently outside of my home country and I'm paying very high rates for doctors, so I'm looking for ideas and maybe things to try to help cancel out certain concerns to help avoid major doctors fees. I will be paying to further find out what my problem is, but I thought I'd post to see if I could try to further investigation on my own. I've been a very hard binge drinker since the age of about 18yrs old. It's not every day, but when it happens every few days, it happens extremely hard. I've been consistent for about 10yrs. I had an episode when I was about 21yrs old where it felt like half my body went numb, my right side I believe. No pain, I was able to walk normal, it just felt like it was asleep. The only thing that was truly effected was my finger tips. I stopped drinking until the symptoms went away, took a few weeks maybe, and everything went away except my finger tips. I can feel pain if they're hurt, I can play guitar and keep a decent song up, but the tips have felt "asleep" since then. I started drinking again when the numbness in the body went away but not the fingers. I gave it a few weeks and started again. I didn't drink daily, but when it would happen it would be out of control binge drinking (again). My walking started getting affected a few years later, almost as if my legs would just flop forward and backwards, tripping on small curbs here and there, but only after maybe 1-3hrs of standing/walking. This would come and go, there would be times I could run without incident, but then sometimes it would be worse where I would have to sit and stretch my legs for half an hour then start again and they would be fine. When I would do my binge drinking it would almost get to a point where I would not be able to walk, because of the weakness, and when I would get up in the morning it would be fine. Sometimes though, rarely, I'd be completely fine for walking while on the drink. Recently I went through some personal turmoil and was drinking more than I ever had in my life. I woke up one morning and my right eye was a little odd, felt almost bruised, almost like i was staring at a screen for too long, i kept drinking constantly for about 2 weeks more, and my vision in my right eye started to get blurry. I went to a doctor, told him the problems with the legs, the eyes, the weakness, and he said all signs pointed to MS, I did my research too and mentally prepared myself for this. He did basic strength tests (which I know don't diagnose MS) and sat there for a moment almost puzzled. There's a Vitamin B deficiency that has VERY similar symptoms to MS which he told me about. I told him about my alcohol problem, and then he asked me to start taking thiamine and other related vitamins. I have been clean for a week now, taking my vitamins, and there will be days that I can walk fine, then others that are still weak after an hour or so of walking, my eye has stop hurting, but is still blurry at points. Combined with the alcohol abuse, I have been under enormous stress that I have never felt before that can apparently have similar symptoms. He said this might also be the issue at hand. I will be getting an MRI for the MS test, but I'm curious if anyone knows of ways that I might be able to rule out any other problems that this might be because the cost is so much. Unfortunately I cannot goto the doctor as much as I require, and I'm wondering if this is infact a problem that my alcohol abuse/stress has caused, how long will it take with the proper nutrition to notice a semi-permanent effect/turn-a-round. At one point, I had stopped for 3 months, and I had noticed a difference in my walking, and fingers. The vision thing is new and has only been here for about 2-3 weeks. There has never ever been anything remotely close to pain at all. Just numbness, when I goto the gym or get involved with anything that requires strength (other than walking or running), I am good with it and can spend hours in an environment like that. It's just the walking and running that get me. Diabetes also runs in my family, but I have been tested within the last 2yrs and nothing was there. I'm wondering if anyone else out there has had a similar problem, has heard of this and might offer any tips aside from the obvious alcohol problem which I am working towards correcting. Is there a certain length of time that a MS attack can last, if it's a deficiency issue, how long does it take to correct the deficiency, ect... Thank you for your time more

Resolved Question: Health Questions. PLEASE HELP! pt 1?

1. What hormone causes tolerance to nicotine? A. serotonin B. corticosterone C. estrogen D. testosterone 2. Which of the following drugs is an opioid/opiate? A. codeine B. alcohol C. marijuana D. LSD 3. Mr. Walter is a wonderful Health teacher! A. true B. false 4. Meat, poultry and fish provide an abundance of which of the following? A. vitamins B. fat C. carbohydrate D. protein 5. Which chemical absorbs dangerous UV rays before they do serious damamge? A. serotonin B. estrogen C. melanin D. bile 6. What is the recommended daily fat allowance for an American diet? A. 30% B. 50% C. 60% D. 35% 7. If your caloric intake is 2000 calories, what percentage of those calories should be from fat? A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 8. Fruits and vegetables are important because they provide which of the following? A. fats B. vitamins C. proteins D. carbohydrates E. both a & c are correct F. both b & d are correct 9. What percentage of heart disease deaths in America are caused by smoking? A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 10. Which of the following helps prevent osteoporosis? A. iron B. magnesium C. calcium D. phosphorous 11. How often should sunscreen be applied? A. every 2-3 hrs. B. after perspiring a lot C. after swimming D. all of the above 12. Your salt intake should not exceed how many milligrams? A. 2400 B. 8000 C. 3300 D. 0 13. Which of the following is NOT a hallucinogen? A. LSD B. Psilocybin C. Cocaine D. Mescaline 14. When reading a food label, the first item you should pay attention to is.... A. serving size B. vitamins C. fat grams D. percent daily values 15. If you puncture an eye or an eyelid, you should immediately flush with water. A. true B. false 16. The main energy source for an athlete is.... A. fats B. protein C. carbohydrate D. water 17. Which drug is not classified as a depressant? A. barbiturates B. GHB C. benzodiazepines D. mescaline 18. Because this drug is usually injected often with dirty needles, use of this drug can trigger other health complications like HIV/AIDS and tetanus. A. LSD B. Heroin C. Marijuana D. Mescaline 19. If you observe a conscious person you believe is choking, the first thing you do is ask...."Are you choking?" A. true B. false 20. Which is NOT a calorie providing nutrient? A. minerals B. carbohydrates C. fats D. proteins more

Resolved Question: Is this a good daily Vitamin diet? Tell me your thoughts...?

Okay, with food of course, I take these vitamins daily. 1) Super B-complex (the milligrams vary depending on which B vitamin it mentions....) 2) Fish Oil (Omega-3 and Omega-6) 1000mg 3) Vitamin C 1000mg 4) Ginseng complex with Royal Jelly 300mg 5) Valerian root 530mg ( I take this vitamin before bed) Oh yeah, I'm a 21 year old female, I'm currently 170 pounds and I'm 5"1'. I'm trying to start exercising and get my life on track, too!! more

Resolved Question: Developing Healthy Eating Habits?

1. It’s generally recommended that athletes consume approximately _______ percent of their daily calories from fat. A. 90 C. 30 B. 60 D. 10 2. Appetite is not linked to A. the aroma of food. B. the taste of food. C. physiological hunger. D. the time of day. 4. In addition to decreasing the amount of fat in a dish, salsa can also increase the amount of A. calories and cholesterol. C. vitamin C and fiber. B. calcium and phosphorus. D. sodium and cholesterol. 5. Which one of the following statements about muscle is most accurate? A. It weighs more than fat. B. It weighs less than fat. C. It weighs the same as fat. D. Its weight in relation to fat depends on a person’s fitness level. 6. Which one of the following choices is a good substitute for cookies as a fast snack? A. Low-fat potato chips B. Baked potato with salsa C. Graham crackers with peanut butter D. Ice cream with nuts 7. Which one of the following choices about the nutritional value of beans is most accurate? A. They’re high in protein, fiber, and minerals. B. They’re high in fat and sodium. C. They’re high in calories and cholesterol. D. They’re high in protein, fat, and sodium. 8. If an outdoor runner develops a headache, feels tired, and has an elevated heart rate, what is the most probable cause? A. Lack of protein C. Insufficient calories B. Overhydration D. Dehydration 19. Which one of the following foods is an example of a healthy dessert treat? A. Ice cream and sliced bananas B. Lemon cream pie and dairy-based whipped topping C. Frozen pudding with sliced almonds D. Sorbet with fresh berries 20. Which one of the following choices can be added to increase the “creaminess” and nutritional value of soups without adding fat? A. Nonfat milk C. Cornstarch B. Pureed root vegetables D. Creamed corn more

Resolved Question: My eyesight, what's going on?

Ok, so I talked to my eye doctor about a month ago, very soon, he said I had mild myopia and he suggests I get contacts. So I did and I use them everyday for certain purposes. I don't know what's happening... My family is a very, very, healthy family...For example, we eat baked chicken, potatoes, rice, some carrots, etc. etc. I am very fit, I drink lots of water, like almost 2 gallons a day, I take my vitamins everyday, I take calcium magnesium zinc, vitamin b,c,a... we hardly eat fast foods or sweets... like probably once every 3 weeks.... I am like very fit in my class, no one can outrun me, no one is stronger than me, I have plenty of stamina energy, I have bulging veins popping out of my arms... What's the deal? And one of my friends are completely out of shape and he has 20/20 on him? I only use the computer at most 2-3 hours daily I take breaks. So, really, I am very confused right now and lost.. I know its very hard to believe I am that fit, but I am really being honest right now.. What should I do? Thank you if you can answer.. more

Resolved Question: Are any of these home remedies for growing hair really effective?

1.Drinking plenty of water and eating plenty of raw fruits and vegetables is probably the best way to achieving healthy hair. 2.Vitamins B, C, F, zinc, iron, copper and protein are essential for hair growth. 3. Brush your hair gently with preferably wooden brushes to increase hair growth. 4.Boil 1 cup of celery leaves with stems, strain and add juice of 1 lemon. You can rinse your hair with this after washing your hair. It makes your hair look healthy and lustrous. 5.Lavender oil has been shown to increase hair growth so massage the oil once a week and soak for 30 minutes before washing. 6.If one wants to grow hair, trim the hair once every month. 7.Never brush the hair when it is wet. 8.Massage aloe vera gel over the scalp and leave it for about one hour.After this rinse the hair with warm water. It gives amazing results for hair growth. 9.Rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar and sage tea helps in hair growth 10.Boil rosemary leaves in water and use this water while washing your hair daily to improve hair growth. 11.Massaging your scalp vigorously with your fingers promotes hair growth. 12.Rinsing your hair with one juiced lemon and one cup of water is said to bring life and shine back to dull hair. 13.Rub olive oil into the scalp to promote hair growth. 14.Massage the scalp with egg yolk, leave for 1 hour and wash. 15.Brush your hair gently with preferably wooden brushes to increase hair growth. Never brush the hair when it is wet. 16.If one wants to grow hair, trim the hair once every month, just the tips will do. 17.It is possible that the side you sleep on most grows longer, stimulating the scalp causes good blood flow which help the hair to grow. 18.Use flat beer to help prevent spit ends do it once or 2 times a month put it straight on your hair, wrap it in a towel for 1 to 2 hours and rinse out. 19.Massage small amounts of fresh or canned coconut milk into the scalp and keep overnight if possible or at least for a few hours. This procedure will help hair grow longer, thicker and also make your hair look soft and shiny. 20.Egg is excellent for the hair. It nourishes hair and adds shine. Whip up an egg and apply it to your hair once a week. Wash with a mild shampoo. 21.You can try and include a few of these food in your diet to make your hair grow fast. Essential fatty acids are found in oily fish such as salmon and tuna, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. Mushrooms and cauliflower for Vitamin B. Oranges and tomatoes for Vitamin C. Olive oil, wheatgerm and Vitamin E. 22.Your hair is what you eat. If you eat correctly and drink enough water, 80 percent of your hair problems are solved. Eat a healthy and a balanced diet rich in protein and minerals. Oil your hair regularly, include a lot of milk, almonds and greens in your diet and drink at least 12 to 14 glasses of water daily. 23.Regularly cleaning and brushing the hair is very important. When the hairs are brushed, oil-producing glands in the scalp get stimulated. This natural oil makes the hair healthy. 24.You should take plenty of green vegetables, fruits, sprouts, honey, cereals, nuts, grains, milk products, and no cholesterol-rich food in your diet. Eat fish if non-vegetarian or else take soybeans, and raw vegetable salads. Good balanced diet keeps your skin and hair healthy. 25.An very effective hair treatment for dull lifeless hair can be made with 1 egg yoke, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil and 3 drops Vitamin E oil. Combine these, and apply on scalp and massage well for at least 10 minutes and soak for 30 minutes. Wash out with shampoo. 26. Castor oil mixed with almond oil and massaged on regular basis and washed is highly recommended for hair growth. 27. Powdered fenugreek 1 tsp, pepper powder 1 tsp and coconut milk 1/2 cup mixed together and massaged on scalp and washed after at least 2 hours is another ancient remedy for hair growth. 28. Rub any oil like coconut or olive oil into the scalp and massage for 5 minutes . Wring out a towel in hot water and wrap it on the head, keep it on for 5 minutes repeat the process at least 2 times before shampoo. Or if you have a steamer you can use that in low setting for 5 minutes after oiling and massaging. 29. Diet and lifestyle are two major factors that influence the health of the hair. Poor diet, illness and deficiencies of any particular vitamin and mineral affects the quality of hair. 30. You should take plenty of green vegetables, fruits, sprouts, honey, cereals, nuts, grains, milk products, and no cholesterol-rich food in your diet. Eat fish if non-vegetarian or else take soybeans, and raw vegetable salads. Good balanced diet keeps your skin and hair healthy. Do you have any success stories? Sorry there are so many! And thanks!http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100106150736AAHvwOm&r=w what about this, women's rogaine? more

Voting Question: HEALTH HOMEWORK!! Help?

1. Calipers are used to take skin fold measurements. Answer True False 2. To measure body composition for females, measure the circumference at the waistline and weight in pounds. Answer True False 3. Girth is best measured with a cloth tape measure, not a ruler. Answer True False 4. For good-to-better health, males should carry 10% to 25% body fat. Answer True False 5. Skinfold measurements taken with calipers are more accurate than skinfold measurements taken by the finger pinch method. Answer True False 6. To develop and maintain a healthy body composition, you should design a personal fitness plan to control your caloric intake and caloric expenditure. Answer True False 7. To lose a pound of fat, you need to reduce your dietary intake by 2000 calories or to expend 2000 calories in physical activity. Answer True False 8. During your teen years, your body composition can change quickly. Answer True False 9. To achieve long-term success when you diet, try to lose no more than 5 pounds per week. Answer True False 10. Nutrient-dense foods are high in nutrients when compared to their calorie contents. Answer True False 11. In males, body fat tends to accumulate around the __________. A. chest B. waist C. hips D. thighs 12. To conduct a body-circumference test for males, measure __________. A. weight and girth at the chest B. weight and girth at the waistline C. height and girth at the chest D. height and girth ant the hips 13. Girth is defined as the distance around __________. A. the chest B. the waist C. the hips D. any body part 14. When you are dieting and reducing caloric intake, you should still consume __________ calories per day to meet your daily needs. A. 1400 to 1500 B. 1700 to 1800 C. 2100 to 2200 D. 2400 to 2500 15. For long-term success when trying to lose both weight and body fat, try to lose no more than __________. A. 1 to 2 pounds per week B. 3 pounds per week C. 5 pounds per week D. 7 pounds per week 16. Which of the following would be considered a nutrient-dense food? A. a hamburger B. pizza C. an apple D. ice cream 17. Maintaining a healthy weight and body composition will increase all of the following EXCEPT: A. your self-esteem B. your stress levels C. your energy levels D. your overall feeling of wellness 18. All of the following are healthy ways to gain weight EXCEPT: A. choose healthy snacks B. maintain a solid physical activity level C. eat complex carbohydrates D. eat high fat foods 19. By gaining weight slowly and steadily, you add less body fat and more __________. A. lean muscle B. strong muscle C. flexibility D. endurance 20. If you want to lose weight, your eating plan should include __________. A. mainly carbohydrates B. mainly protein C. nutrient-dense foods D. vitamin-rich foods 21. Calipers measure skinfold in __________. A. millimeters B. centimeters C. milliliters D. inches 22. What type of physical activity is especially important to include in a fitness program for someone who is trying to lose body fat but gain weight? A. flexibility B. plyometric C. aerobic D. resistance-training more

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Resolved Question: What are some daily vitamin/mineral supplements I need, as a vegetarian to stay healthy?

How many times a day/week do I need it? Also I heard vegetarians need vitamin B-12. Is this true? I'm not sure how often I'm supposed to have it either. Help! more

Resolved Question: Recommended Vitamin Daily Intakes?

Hello! I decided to start the New Year by increasing my daily amount of vitamins, and went to Wall Mart and bought three kinds of vitamin B (B-complex, B6, and B12). Knowing that I am already taking one multi vitamin daily and after reading the labels on the bottle it said they are for Energy Metabolism. Since I am working out and want to increase my metabolism (I eat a little bit more and gain weight), I decided to just go ahead and buy these pills. But I do not want to Over Dose myself. So, I would like to know what does it mean the search I did in the internet. See numbers below: Age Recommended Allowance 25-50 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 mg mcg Males 2.0 3.0/2.0 Biotin (B-complex) = 30 µg Biotin in food and as a supplement No information found Folate (B-complex) = 400 µg Folate in food and as a supplement Doses larger than 400 µg may cause anaemia and may mask symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency B6=Doses larger than 100 mg may cause numbness and tingling in hands and feet B12= Doses larger than 3000 µg may cause eye conditions B Complex = Doses larger than 400 µg may cause anemia and may mask symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency And whats the difference btwn Folate and Biotin B-Complex? Could someone, please, advise me how much should I take. For further info, the label states for each pill: (B6=100mg), B12 (1000mcg), B-Complex. I thank you in advance for clarifying it and Happy 2010 to everyone.Thanks, but can I take all three Bs I bought (B6,B12,Bcomplex) plus the multivitamin? The man at the counter in the pharmacy told me the dosages in these bottles are very little, but I have not explained to him what I was planning to do, maybe cos I was not sure if he was a real pharmacist! Any clues? more

Resolved Question: This is what im doing to help my anxiety problem (when reading aloud or giving presentations) - How to improve?

----------------------------------------… For the past 2 weeks - Taking Stress Tabs (Zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin B complex) - 1 time daily Taking St. Johns Wort - 2 times daily Exercising - 35 min running (10 km/h) --------------------------------------… PLEASE i have a presnetaton next week - how can i improve this plan more

Resolved Question: what vitamins do you take?

someone told me that I'm taking too many vitamins- eventhough they all do different things- what do you think? anyone do similar to me and have good results or am i taking too many? opinions? i take: daily multi V/ multi mineral zinc (50mg) easy iron (i think like 18mg) niacin (100mg) vitamin B and B-complex 5HTP evening primrose oil milk thistle ?? more

Resolved Question: Is it safe to take two different vitamins?

I'm currently taking a vitamin B Complex and I want to add a "Hair Skin & Nails" vitamin to my daily routine. There are a lot of different vitamins and minerals in the Hair Skin and Nails one...its made by one source. Is this safe to mix? more

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