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Vitamin D for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - About - News & Issues (blog)

I've just started a prescription mega-dose of vitamin D -- 50,000 I.U. twice a week for 6 weeks, then 2,000 daily after that, along with periodic re-checks. After just 2 doses, I have to say, I'm feeling better ...

Guide to the B Complex Vitamins - Associated Content

The B vitamin complex comprises B vitamins which are water soluble and it is essential that enough of these vitamins are consumed on a daily basis. The body cannot store water soluble vitamins such as the B complex ...

Have You Taken Your Vitamin 'N' Today? - Huffingtonpost.com

So why does Vitamin N work? For thousands of years the human species evolved to live in direct daily contact with the rest of nature. The forests, streams and savannahs were essential to our basic survival.

The case for boosting vitamin D - San Diego Union-Tribune

Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s naturally produced in our skin after exposure to ultraviolet B light from the sun ... The current recommended daily intake of vitamin D is 200 IU for ...

An Overview of the B5 Vitamin - Associated Content

... vitamin than they need. That means that there is no little possibility that a person can have a B5 vitamin deficiency. For this reason, there is actually no recommended daily ... combined with other B vitamins ...

Vitamin B-12 and depression are related. - MayoClinic.com

and is currently involved in translational medicine research involving the introduction of pharmacogenetic technology into the daily practice of community psychiatry. "With the advent of pharmacogenetics and related ...

Vitamin A increases the presence of the HIV virus in breast milk - ScienceBlog.com

The takeaway is that daily supplementation of HIV-infected pregnant or lactating women with vitamin A and beta-carotene at the doses tested is probably not safe and efforts need to be strengthened on preventing ...

Vitamin A Hikes HIV Loads in Breast Milk - MedPage Today

Daily supplementation with these nutrients at the doses ... who received one of four regimens: vitamin A and beta-carotene (5,000 IU and 30 mg, respectively); B-complex vitamins along with vitamins C and E;

Vitamin D May Protect Against Certain Cancers - Food Consumer

... Vitamin D News This particular study adds to the growing litany of therapeutic discoveries associated with Vitamin D. On a very near daily basis, Vitamin D is making ... UV-B therapy during the winter eases the ...

Natural Vitamin D2 in Whole Food Extends Biologic Life - NPI center

Protein usually stays between 10% and 20% but up to 40% of daily calories is considered okay by some researchers. UV-B Treatment May Improve Psoriasis and Vitamin D Levels (2010-08-19) According to an article on Physorg.

Open Question: Help with a vitamin problem?

I've recently begun taking 1000mg of vitamin C daily, as well as vitamin B complex that contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, folate, B12, biotin, and pantothenic acid. I've only taken the vitamins twice, once each day for the past two days. But both times, about an hour after taking them, by heart rate went up, I felt my blood pressure rise, and an odd warm sensation that would move from my left lower rib cage to my upper left abdomen over and over again. I've also had intense dreams at night (horrible nightmares; I literally jumped out of bed and ran about 20 feet, it scared me so badly). It would pass a few hours later. Am I overdosing on one of my vitamins or something? more

Open Question: 25 mg iron supplement a day?

I want to boost my cogntive and psychomotor skills, i have already been on some other kind of stuff like vitamin-b, omega-3 etc. I want to use iron supplement as well. What i fear of is whether or not i am exceeding the daily allowance limits of iron by using 25mg a day. more

Open Question: 219% of Your Recommended Daily Vitamin A Poll: Ever had Sweet Potato Fries?

I've had them a few times, and I don't mind them, though I still prefer regular potatoes. And you? http://www.fitsugar.com/Sweet-Potato-French-Fry-Recipe-7784069 B.Q.> At home, do you bake or fry your fries? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: How can I gain muscle mass?

I'm a small, skinny 17 year old guy. I'm 5'4 and weigh about 120 pounds. Recently I've started going to the gym again; I'm coming up on my third consecutive week. I go 6 days a week (Day A: Upper body/back; Day B: Legs & Abs; then I will alternate between the two). I also run almost everyday that I go to the gym. I joined the military so I'm trying to improve my running times and physically prepare myself for boot camp. As for supplements, I take a daily vitamin and a vitamin C everyday. Before I work out, I take creatine and afterwards I take whey protein mixed with creatine. Since I've always been skinny, I want to gain more mass and bulk up a bit. I don't want to be huge or anything, but reasonably muscular and large. There was an online calculator saying I should consume about 3000 calories everyday. What are some healthy foods I can eat to have that many calories a day; how can I do it? What else can I do to gain mass? more

Resolved Question: 60 mg Niacin(vitamin-B3) a day?

I am using Vitamin-B pills daily, so i take 60 mg niacin daily, does it harm the body functions? I normally use it to boost my cognitive skills. But 60 mg of niacin seems to be exceeding the upper limit of daily niacin allowance. What do think about this? more

Voting Question: I have some forgetfullness problem, and i use iron, omega-3, vitamin-B etc supplements. Do they really work?

One month later, I am going to have an examination which tests cognitive skills such as running memory, visual memory, attention and psychomotor skills. I don't find myself eligible enough in these fields. So i tend to use supplements including omega-3, gingko bloba, b-vitamin complex and iron(i heard that iron is benefical for attention and psychomotor skills). What i wonder is i am necessarily overdosing with B3 vitamin like 60 mg a day since even one pill of B-vitamin complex has 50 mg of B3 and i also use another pill for brain functions which has 10 mg of B3 vitamin. Can this harm the body or cognitive functions instead of boosting it? As for the iron issue, i really do not know how much iron is present in my blood however i am confused whether or not taking one pill of iron daily(one pill ). According to my age/sex status i need 18 mg of iron. On the other hand, i saw on the internet that iron is not excereted and accumlatively kept in the body, for an ordinary day only 1 mg of iron loss is occured. Is this correct? What if i ignore this and use one pill of iron daily(one pill of 25mg iron)?. Should my nutrition diet include 18 mg of iron or 1mg of iron?I have acccidentaly asked this in diet section must have asked in medicine instead. Thanks though. more

Voting Question: I know nothing of acne.?

I have been using Clearasil daily facial wash twice a day for about three weeks. It does not seem to be working at all. I just read up that it might be bad for my skin to use clearasil because of the oils?? And that I should just wash my face twice a day with soft soap? I have been drinking loads of water and taking vitamin B pills daily. What should I do? Continue using Clearasil or just use soap? I really have no idea what to do but what I do know is that I need to get this acne gone by school. Please help. more

Voting Question: can i take these supplements twice?

kirkland fish oil 1000mg finest natural B complex with vitiam c finest natural zinc 50mg natur made vitamin A 8000I.U. can i take all these supplements twice a day together? iv done research on them and most people say you can take 2 but any more would be toxic. im wondering can i take all these supplements together at once twice a day even though the bottles say "one daily" ... will it be toxic if i take 2? is it bad? good? fine? and will any of them cancel the effects of the others? more

Resolved Question: Good advice about taking vitamins?

Hello everyone, :D I am considering taking vitamins for my hair because i do have thin hair & prone to breaking. I've asked everyone around my family and my aunt told me that i need to see the doctors about taking vitamins because you can quite easily overdose on your daily amount. Basically, all i wanted to know can you actually ruin your body ... example :- if your body is in good shape with vitamin C etc but you're lacking Vitamin B and you take multivitamins. can you actually feel ill if you have too much of what you already have in your body? more

Resolved Question: can i take all these Vitamins all at the same time?

Kirk Land Fish Oil 1000mg Finest Natural B-complex with Vitamin c Finest Natural Zinc 50mg Natural Made Vitamin A 8000I.U can i take all these Vitamins at the same time. I'm taking them all twice a day and the fish oil 3 times a day. Iv researched most of them and most people say you can take 2 a day with these amounts even though the bottle says "one daily" but some say it may be toxic if you take more than 2. I'm wondering if i take all these Vitamins twice a day will it be toxic? or bad? or is it fine? ... more

Resolved Question: (read details please!) Should I take an iron supplement?

Okay first...I'm a 15 year old girl. The past few months it's been increasingly difficult for me to stay awake during the day when I'm not moving around. No matter how much sleep I get, whether I get 6 hours, which is the least I ever get, or 10 hours, I can't seem to stay awake. It's extremely inconvenient. For nearly two months I slept through my entire Algebra class, which starts around 2pm. I've also gotten caught on occasion sleeping during morning classes. Even on the weekends, whether I'm at a friend's house, or my grandparent's house, or just hanging out at home, I suffer from fatigue and sometimes fall asleep. On random occasions I have minor to severe (severe imo, anyway) chest pains, and every once and awhile I'll black out momentarily after getting up from doing something (I think that happens when blood doesn't flow to your head fast enough? but w/e) Finally after 3 months or so of falling asleep in class and not getting much of a response from my mom after confronting her about my problem, I took it upon myself to go to the school nurse and tell her about it. She said there wasn't much she could do for me right there, but she mentioned "low iron levels" and called my mom about it. My mom can't take me to a doctor, not only because I don't have one but because she's going away for a month due to her own medical problems. After looking into it, I think there may be a possibility that I'm suffering from anemia (or I'm at least at risk for it), but without a doctor's diagnosis there's not much I can do. So I was thinking about taking some sort of iron supplement. Today I picked up something from the store, "Easy Iron: a highly absorbable iron supplement that is easy on your stomach." For one thing, am I old enough to take this? I know some of the stuff that can happen when taking an iron supplement...stomach upset, constipation, heartburn...anything else? Are there any foods I shouldn't eat if I take one? I guess I should include this as well...the % of daily value included in each capsule: Folic Acid - 100% Vitamin B-12 - 417% Iron - 139% Should I try taking one? Or should I wait until I can get to a doctor first? (this could be months...many months, I haven't been to a doctor in over 3 years) I'd really rather not have to suffer with the fatigue in the beginning of the school year if I can help it... Thanks! more

Voting Question: Any struggling opiate addicts?

Any struggling opiate addicts out there needing some advice? First of all I was a major Vicodin addict 3.5 years ago and quit cold turkey which was hell!! I am not a doctor of any sort just beat the habit with some helpful home remedies. I used the Thomas Recipe. First of all it was easy for me because I wasn't working a lot only part time but I would advise atleast 4-7 days off of work or it will be harder. This is something you truly want to do for your own health, well-being, relationships, finances, and living sober. Life without opiates is amazing I had tons more energy, great state of mind, focus, motivation, and just a healthier lifestyle. For users truly wanting to get clean from Vicodin, Percocet, Lortab, Tramadol read on. Oxycontin and dilaudid if hooked heavily withdrawal will be more intense and will last longer most people go into a detox facility for those drugs along with morphine. From my experience with Vicodin here's how I got clean. Day one- Xanax, Ativan or Klonopin for anxiety/depression along with B Vitamins for leg cramps. Xanax ect. will also help with restlessness in lower back or body. It also helps produce sleep and takes away being moody throughout your home detoxification. Use ibuprofen or aleve from the start to take away SOME of the aches and pains. Also use a hot tub, hot showers, or hot baths with baking soda or epson salt to get out toxins from body. If at all possible try to get your hands on prescription ibuprofen in 800 milligrams which helps immensely. For sleep use chamomile tea, melatonin, or your Xanax, Valium to produce sleep. You'll need to get a vitamin supplement which is like a daily vitamin each day along with Imodium for diarrhea (use as much as needed for the runs). The goal is to get to day 4 and at this point your mental state should be almost back to normal. Day 4-7 stop using Xanax or Valium, drink lots of fluids. Try to get moderate exercise 30 minutes. Take l-tyrosine which is an herb which promotes mental focus, clarity, and energy scale up or down depending on how sensitive your body is. I started with 400-500 milligrams on day 4. Days 5-7 continue and by day 7 you will feel like yourself not totally but the physical withdrawal pain will be nothing. It doesn't stop there for over a month or two you will get cravings, have to cut off ties from your dealers, and basically have to stay focused on maintaining life without opiates. Your mind will still tempt you but stay focused on a hobby, work, or close good friends. The only other advice is there's really nothing for the cold sweats at night I just figured it was my body getting rid of the bad toxins. Afterall anyone who is an opiate addict like I was for along time numbed themselves from life and trained your brain to maintain equilibrium by popping pills now you can be yourself without them. You will be sober and able to accomplish goals, actually lose weight which I did by maintaining a workout program, and also have more money. Just think you'll no longer have to stress about finding pills so you won't go through withdrawal. Your day will consist of production, health, and even just pure freedom. Just 7 days to get out of a very dark place. The downward spiral which for some is too powerful and are junkies forever having nothing, problems with the law, and eventually moving on to stronger drugs like heroin or cocaine. After prolonged opiate use your "high" which lasted mostly all day lasts for about 20-30 minutes making you want to take more or even move up the painkiller ladder onto Percocet, Morphine, or the worst of worst oxycontin. Along the battle remember everyday is closer to the light. Don't do it for a loved one do it for yourself because eventually you will be chasing a "high" which you won't catch. It also messes up your liver and after awhile your body stops producing endorphins naturally which can cause disphoria and severe mental depression. You will just want to pop pills and sleep all day due to no motivation. Hope this helps anyone struggling. Take each day at a time and force yourself. If you relapse you'll have to start all over. God bless and you won't die from opiate withdrawal just have the worse flu ever!!!! "Long and hard is the way out of hell that leads up to light" John Milton.... more

Resolved Question: Confused about Vitamin B12?

Very confused, but i am a little low on vitamin B12, which may be due to some meds i take effecting absorption, so i've been taking a supplement(but now a little worried about taking too much) Well i've had two doctors tell me two different things. I was told by one it is extremely hard to overdose on B12, but another said, it isn't as hard as you think. the recommended daily amount is around 2.4 mcg(according to what i've read). So, i found these gummies that containg 30 mcg daily and i know i eat some food with Vitamin B12 in them. So i probably get 35 mcg a day. Is this too much? I've read so many things saying it is fine to have up to 1000 mcg a day(which is obviously more than 35 mcg), others say no. I am sooooooo confused. I've also read some peopole say you just urinated out the extra vitamin b 12, others say even though b12 is water soluable it doesn't urinate out. more

Voting Question: Im on oxycontin and oxycodone .my doctor gave me a drug test and found valium.?

I am insulin dep diabetic with severe neuropathy, I drink about 2 energy drinks a day , and here is a list of other thing i take on a daily basis .nortriptyline, advil or aleve, omeprazole, simvastatin and lisinopril,zinc gluconate, super b complex vitamin and centrum. only thing i can think of is the pharmacy gave me the wrong meds more

Voting Question: Will taking daily vitamins have any effect on my blood work or urinalysis?

I have a appt with the doc this week and im not sure if i should be taking my daily vitamins like i usually do. i take a daily viatmin with omega 3 fish oil, iron, cinnamon & vitamin b. i dont want the vitamins giving them a false reading...also the doc that wrote the order for this testing didnt check off that i should fast before doing this...this was something ive always had to do in previous tests...why would he not want me to fast? more

Resolved Question: Chem Help (Molar Mass) Question For Anyone Who Is Really Knows Chem?

1. a) Calculate the number of oxygen molecules in 1.5 mol of oxygen gas, O2 b) Calculate the number of atoms in 1.5 mol of O2 2. There are 90mg of vitamin C in a daily tablet. The chemical name for vitamin C is H2C6H6O6. How many molecules of vitamin C are you taking each day if you take a tablet daily? The thing that is throwing me is wht im calculating (molecules and atoms). Im not sure how to find these. For 1. a) I tried it and got N O2 = 9.03×1023 and im not sure its right because its suposed to be in molecules. more

Resolved Question: How much is too much Vitamin B12 in a supplement?

I bought a B-12 supplement and was surprised to see the % of Daily Value listed as 8,333% (500 mcg). Is that normal? Is that even safe? Would someone just urinate out the excess or is this actually harmful in any way? Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Anything else I can do to get pregnant?

My b/f and I have been trying for two years now, and Ive had two early miscarriages. One just over two weeks ago. Im taking prenatals, folic acid, vit C, and my b/f is taking daily vitamins. I use ovulation predictors and have sex every other day even if I dont think Im ovulating (just in case!) We are also using pre-seed. Most of these things I have just started using, anyone else have luck?? I stay laying down for atleast half an hour after sex. What else can I do?? Also, if anyone has stories of getting pregnant real soon after a miscarriage I would love to hear them! more

Voting Question: Sinus Infection getting on my nerves!!! 10 points b*tchez!?

The day before yesterday I thought this thing was over but today I can't tell if my ears or tonsils are hurting. I have been taking Sudafed PE and Allegra D on occasion. I even use a nasal spray for irrigation. What is going on here? Why is this thing staying here? I mean it's only been 2 weeks but still I can't take it anymore. I also take daily vitamins ate a fist full of broccoli last night, drank orange juice and green tea and made sure I moved around. What more can I do for this nuisance?I used antibiotics the other week but I had to stop before I was finished with the last 2, because I was having so much diarrhea that I had rectal bleeding. more

Resolved Question: What can I take to make hair grow?

Vitamins etc.... This is what I know: Vitamin B-complex - 50 mg. of the major B-vitamins (including folate, biotin and inositol) Vitamin B-6 - 50 mg. of vitamin B-6 Vitamin C with bioflavonoids - one to two grams daily Vitamin E - 400 to 800 IU daily Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily One recommended daily dose of magnesium, sulfur, zinc Flaxseed oil - one tbsp daily or one tablet Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily The combination of a multivitamin-multimineral for men, an additional calcium and magnesium supplement, an Omega 3 supplement, plus a B Complex supplement will help you to maintain your health more

Voting Question: Will taking 2 daily servings of vitamins A, C, E, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, and B12 help me grow taller faster?

Will taking more than one serving of these vitamins daily harm my body? I am 16, about 5'7, and a male. more

Resolved Question: vitamins make my pee neon yellow?

I started taking a multivitamin from genuine health (multi+ daily glow) and it's been great, but it's been turning my pee bright yellow. the recommended dosage is two pills daily, with food, so i take two with my dinner. i noticed my urine is bright, neon yellow (like a highlighter) that evening, but is usually normal colour by the next morning. i heard this happens when there is too much vitamin b complex, you end up peeing it out. is there a way to make this go away? should i break it up and take one pill with lunch and one with dinner? more

Resolved Question: is there any difference between the vitamins in 5 hour energy drink and regular vitamins in a pill form?

those B vitamins in 5 hour energy drinks are thousands of times the daily value...can you substitute your multivitamin pills to those energy drinks IF you are already a caffeine addict and the energy drinks have no sugar and you get vitamins other than B group from other sources. in a nutshell how are the vitamins from these two different sources differ? thanks? more

Voting Question: Purple fingernails? What does this mean?

I'm 17 years old and from what I am aware of, am in good health. I got an EKG weeks ago and it was fine. I have bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia, but my sleeping has been okay. I have very bad seasonal allergies and asthma also, I am vegan, and usually take an iron and b complex vitamin supplement but have not taken it lately I've gotten this before and after a few days of taking the supplements, the purple went away this shows up once and a while, it definitely isn't a constant daily thing could it just be a simple lack of iron or b12? considering it isn't an all the time thing? more

Resolved Question: what fruits and veggies are high in vitamin a,b,c,d?

and how much of these should i take in dailyalso help me with with question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvcaU9Rp7hjOoU2EYnoch27ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100726111047AASFDx6 more

Resolved Question: I need help with becoming a vegan?

Well im 6'3 180 pounds. I am going vegan starting today and i need some help i need to know how much calories i should take in a day. I also need help with what foods include the most vitamin A,B,C, and D. And it would also help if you would help me out with daily meals what should i eat daily and stuff lol. But anyways leave advice for me too thank you (:also i know that my ammune system will get weird and i might get sick but im willing to take the risk. more

Resolved Question: Thirsty, peeing and drinking all day, tired?

About a month and a half ago I started dieting and would eat about 1000 calories daily (yes, I know that's not enough for my body, you don't need to tell me I'm starving myself) of healthy things like lots of fruits, veggies, some carbs and some meat- though not as much meat as before. I haven't noticed that I've been tired until about 2 weeks ago. Everyday I'm bored, doing the same things, and I feel like I want a nap. I'm not sure if its because I'm bored or actually tired, but I also find it hard to go to sleep at night. Also, about a week ago I started noticing how I would pee a lot and still be thirsty. I've always drank a lot, but never have I been constantly thirsty and peeing it out while drinking a lot. The only dietary change is that I started taking a b-complex vitamin along with a multivitamin and biotin. can anyone explain these things? more

Resolved Question: The doctors are useless. Need some advice please?

Hi, It all started with a diffused, light rash on my cheek noticed after sitting out in the sub - but it never went away. It's never got worse either - although maybe changed slightly, more splotchy. Burns sometimes , but rarely. Thought this was down to being in the sun, but will just randomly happen (I am not red or flushed at this time). I rarely flush. Only when I'm embarrest or heavy lifting. Not with alcohol or sun. In fact when I look in the mirror after drinking you can notice the red even less. I have a beer after work every day. Although, when I wash and dry my face at this time, I go bright red, but quickly back again. Oh and it's much redder if I sleep on that cheek. What really concerns me is my nose has been getting gradually redder and my pores have been getting very large. It now stings at the end. Doctors thought it was sebberheic dermatitis as it looks like I have this round my nose too (but also doesn't fit the hall mark criteria for that either - not scaly. Both rashes are smooth to touch. If it is rosacea - scared it's Rhinophyma. What do I do as the docs won't help until it gets much worse. Oh and my right hand gland is always up and sore - any corrolation? Been like it for months. Oh and have MGD in my eyes. Daily routine includes (started 3 months back when this rash appeared): -ACV - Coconut oil - internally and externally - 50% diluted tea tree with macadamia nut oil (been doing for a week - helped a bit with cheek, but not nose or round nose. - high B vitamins - fish oils - pro biotic You advice would be very helpful.Oh and I should add that the rash on my cheek started shortly after I worked myself to the bone and had to stop for months because my body just couldn't carry on! more

Resolved Question: Can you please help me to fill in the blanks with the correct answers...?

Exercise 1 Everyone knows about Mickey Mouse and Disneyland. The original Disneyland was built near Los Angeles. It was a _____(1) come true for one man, Walt Disney, _____(2) envisaged a huge playground _____(3) the people of the world, both _____(4) and old alike. From the very _____(5), it was an instant success. Daily, _____(6) of people enter a totally _____(7) world; a world of fantasy, magic _____(8) wonder. This idea of _____(9) huge entertainment world later _____(10) to Florida, Tokyo and now _____(11) Europe. A major part _____(12) Disneyland’s success is that there is _____(13) that will appeal to _____(14). Everything is carefully planned _____(15) only one thing in _____(16) for the visitor and _____(17) is enjoyment. There is so _____(18) to see and do that no _____(19) ever gets bored in _____(20) wonderland of good, wholesome entertainment. A visit to Disneyland will leave you wanting to go back for more. Exercise 2 A balanced diet is one of the essentials of good health. It consists chiefly of the main food group like proteins, fats, carbohydrates _____ water. It is important _____ our meals contain all _____ the above in the _____ proportions. But every often we _____ have more of one and _____ of another. Prolonged deficiency _____ any one of them _____ lead to malnutrition and _____. Many types of food that _____ eat have been deprived of _____ due to modern prcessing methods. Vegetables _____ washed or stored lose a _____ portion of their vitamin and mineral _____. Modern life styles give a _____ of stress. Smoking and drinking _____ away from the body a large _____ of vitamin B and C as _____ as the essential minerals. Thus _____ ensure that the body is _____ starved of the basic requirements, food supplementations should be seriously considered. Exercise 3 Yesterday, an afternoon fire nearly gutted the Furtune Supermarket along busy Jalan Kota.Quick action by two fireman from Sendawang prevented the fire _____ (1) damaging the entire five-storeyed _____ (2).Only the top floor was _____ (3) by the fire which was _____ (4) to have started from _____ (5) store-room,caused most likely _____6 a carelessly thrown cigarette butt. Shoppers _____ (7) their last minute shopping spree _____ (8) caught by surprise as thick _____ (9) biliowed out from the store-room.Everyone _____ (10) in near panic as they _____ (11) out of the building. Damaged was _____ (12) to be around RM 20 000 _____ (13) the fire,the ground _____ (14) was cordoned off to _____ (15) investigations to be carried _____ (17) The owner of the supermarket said _____ (17) the fire was a big dissapointment _____ (18) his business. "But; he said _____ (19) determination. "I will not _____ (20) this misfortune to deter me from carrying on with my businee." Exercise 4 Ask any elderly Chinese what the best cure for headache is and he will tell you it is Tiger Balm. This is an ointment in a quaint hexagonal bottle whose _____ has not changed since it was _____ used almost a century _____. The balm was first _____ by a court physician, Aw Chu Kin, who _____ it on a Chinese Emperor. What _____ as a ‘royal rub’ soon found _____ way into most homes _____ its fame as an effective relief _____ aches and pains spread far and _____ travelers to and from China _____ feel incomplete without their ‘personal physician’ _____ a bottle. Later Aw’s _____ sons, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par took _____ the promotion of the balm, _____ them millionaires in the process. _____ wealth was widely used in the _____ of schools and hospitals. _____ Tiger Balm has not declined _____ its use despite the passage _____ time. It could be used well into the next century. more

Resolved Question: Rapid weight loss on Adderall (8 pounds in one week)..?

The title probably speaks for itself. I'm 20, female, and 5'2". I was prescribed 10mg Adderall IR (to be taken twice daily) about a week ago. Alarmingly, I've dropped from 122 lbs, to 114 lbs since I've started taking it as prescribed. I have been eating less, due to an utter lack of appetite.. but I've been trying to compensate for it by drinking somewhat caloric beverages, taking my various vitamins (B vitamins, mostly- I'm vegan), and forcing myself to eat before I turn in for the night. To the Question: I'm aware that the celerity of this weight loss isn't average.. by any means, but is it at least common during the first week of treatment with amphetamines? Or could it mean that a different medical condition is involved as well? Thanks for reading. :] more

Voting Question: Fissured Tongue Treatment?

Hi I have a fissured tongue condition ever since I can remember, now I'm 26 and I've noticed that my tongue is after getting way more fissures and even the main one in the middle is now longer,wider and deeper. I must say that especially this year I have increased my oral hygiene in a big way, I brush my teeth twice sometimes thrice daily and I also use interdental brushes and a good mouth wash. Sometimes I can taste this very mild but yet very present perhaps tingling on my tongue and the plate area even if I haven't eaten yet so I can't blame the food. I have searched about this matter all over google and I am very disappointed,especially as far as treatment is concerned there's absolutely nothing on the net. They say that it is considered benign condition and that it doesn't have to be treated, yeah right maybe by someone who doesn't have it, it doesn't hurt I agree but I am not quite comfortable watching my tongue to all apart in front of my eyes, that's how I feel it's terrible. There was one article about Vitamin B deficiency also. I take fish oil+B complex+and vitamin C nearly every day, NO BLOODY GOOD. Is there anything I can do? by the way I don't have down syndrome or Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. I appreciate all answers especially from people who suffer with the same. P.S. We are talking about Fissured tongue not Geographical tongue see the difference before you answer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fissured_tongue http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_tongue thanks everyoneTO: Lyubov Yevseenko I really really do apreciate your effort and time but this exactly the answer that I don't need (extracted from google), I have seen this already on google, that it is a benign condition and doesn't need cure and..................... but thanks anyway. keep 'em coming more

Resolved Question: What kind of medication do you recommend I talk to my doctor about?

I can feel myself having low natural dopamine. When I wake up in the mornings,I feel bright and vibrant,not depressed sad or negative. However I can feel that I'm like numb to most things.I can get a $400 bonus and not feel anything,see old friends and go out once in a long time and not feel a "rush" of dopamine or natural feelings. I eat completely healthily,I've taken a mutli vitamin,Fishoil and flaxseed oil,magnesium and b-12 everday for atleast 4 years. I work out,have a good physique. There's no reason for me to not feel things throughout my day. on very rare occasion I'll take a hit or two of meth ( please no judgements) and i can feel the rush of dopamine,serotonin. I feel normal,like this is how I should feel daily. Im happy,( i could care less about the energy) but I can feel focused and like everything is in order. I dont beleive its the high from the drug,and if it is thats one thing But I really beleive its because my brain has more dopamine than normal,everyday routine. Should I talk to my doctor about a SSRI? SSNI? i dont know much about them if anyone could give their experiences. I also get very depressed and "hopelessness" sets in at night when the sun goes down. I may suffer from SAD. Also,caffeine in too large amounts gets me to think about my past too much,and anxious. On a normal daily basis I almost never think positively about much. Thanks guys youd be helping me tremendously. more

Resolved Question: Vitamin B6, when should I take it?

Hey, I've been doing a little research on this magical Vitamin called "B-6". It's supposedly essential for protein and amino acid metabolism. Somehow studies and reviews have proven that this Vitamin also increases the chances for lucid, or multiplicatively more vivid dreams. I found the average dosage varies but I've come to the conclusion to do 200 mg, or 2 tablets of B6, about 10,000% daily value for a teenager. Aanyway, I need help. I don't plan on sleeping for another 6ish hours, and was wondering; does it matter when I take them for them to fully affect my dreams? Can I take them now, or should I wait an hour or two before retiring for the day? Any help would be amazing. Ty in advanced. more

Resolved Question: Percent/SAT Questions Help? Please! Please explain how you got your answer.?

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Resolved Question: Is this too many vitamins?

Am I taking too many vitamins? Here is the list of vitamins I take daily 1 multivitamin 1000 mg fish oil 3X a day magnesium 3x a day 65 mg Iron 3x a day Biotin 1000 mcg 3x a day B6 50 mg 1 x a day super B complex 1 x a day Green Tea extract 2x a day Is this a good thing? Unnecessary or unhealthy?? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Are these good vegetarian vitamins? PS I'm lacto-ovo ;)?

i went to GNC today and i got these vitamins and want to know if they are good. ingredients: cellulose, titanium dioxide (natural mineral whitener), vegetable aceglycerides, natural vanilla flavor, riboflavin, suralose and im just putting the daily value of everything and not the amount of it: vit. a 100% vit. c 125% vit. d 100% vit. e 100% vit. k 100% thiamin 300% riboflavin 300% niacin 100% vit. b-6 300% folic acid 100% vit. b-12 300% biotin 100% pantothenic acid 100% calcium 20% iron 100% phoshorus 10% iodine 100% magnesium 13% zinc 100% selenium 100% copper 100% manganese 100% chronium 100% molybdenum 27% directions: as a dietary supplement, take 2 caplets daily does this mean i have to take it with a meal?? it is made by GMC and called Mega Teen multivitamin for teens (im 13 in november) so do you guys think this is a good vitamin?? thanks!! ;)but when do i take them?? its not on the box...do i take them with a meal, or when i wake up and go to sleep please help!! more

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Resolved Question: What does green urine indicate?

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Resolved Question: Rebuttal:I understand mixing around the dosages of my med's, well we've done that:New doctor's Appt. 7/15/2010?

... For several month's now they have been tweaking with my medication and they said it just needs time to adjust in my system. Well, that was about seven weeks ago, I'm no doctor but, wouldn't it be well in my system and functioning by now? I don't want them to touch any of the mood stabilizer's because they are working great. I have noticed a huge change in the way I can control my anger and the depression, it's just the "always" being tired. Well since you know I'm always tired you know the mania is pretty much under control too. (Oh and by the way the whole Cocaine thing was just really a joke and to get more people to respond I'm sorry...I would never do that to my children. I am no cracked out mom) : ) I heard the other day something about a Vitamin B-12 shot..but, I don't think that will help since this is a chemical imbalance in my brain... so when I go back to the doctor on July 15, 2010... I am going to get my Vyvanse dosage increased again...maybe see if there is anything else she can give me for extra energy... but, if you guys can help me come up with some questions pertaining to my situation I would really appreciate it. Diagnosis: 1.)Drowsy 24/7 & I only take the sleepy stuff at night. 2.)No drive, I have no motivation, No energy to compel me to get up and do my daily routines. 3.)Forgetfulness; (could be due to the klonopin or the topomax) So if you have some question's for me to ask my doctor I will get them a lot quicker if you just e-mail them to me... b_smith2007@live.com Thank You !!!! I will appreciate it if you take the time out of all of your busy live's to help me out with this... You don't know how much it would mean to me!!... also does anyone else no of any prescription medication that I could ask the doctor about the helps for energy??? Thank You Once Again...Your's Truly, BFrom: Miss[B] more

Voting Question: Why am i getting drowsy after eating?

My mom and I have been getting really tired lately after we eat lunch. We eat very healthy and nutritious foods; whole grain bread/wraps, tomatoes, lettuce, beans etc. almost every day. I just recently moved in with her and started to feel the same way, though I never have before. We both get enough sleep during the night and take B-complex and Iron vitamins daily. What could be the problem..?We really don't eat very big meals, and I was hungry again a couple of hours later. We think it may be an allergic reaction to something thats in whole grain foods..?..I'm also don't consume any animal products including dairy except for fish. My mother does though so I don't think that has anything to do with it. We also don't eat any fried foods. more

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I take multivitamins daily and I don't want to stop them. Now, I'd like to start taking SAMe as well for depression/anxiety (I've had success with it treating my depression in the past). I'm wondering if it is okay to take these two things together. And also, would it be beneficial to take them together? (I read that vitamin B can increase the effectiveness of SAMe.) Thanks for the help! more

Resolved Question: Is it true that a multi-vitamin is useless?

I believe it was something on the Colbert Report the other day, when an interviewee spoke about multivitamins being the most useless thing on the face of the Earth. The guy dissed Doctors a little too, but I disagree with him on that, due to their education and knowledge-base on it. I know that individual vitamins are very beneficial, like D, or one of the B vitamins, due to the fact that they actually let you live. I just want to know if you think a daily multivitamin is as useless as the interviewee said. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: How much Vitamin D should I take daily...?

I've been having health problems. My doctor took some blood tests and the only thing I'm low on is calcium. I'm thinking calcium and Vitamin D go together, and the problems I've been having would make sense if I did have a deficiency of Vitamin D. My doctor was thinking the same thing so he took more blood to check my Vitamin D; that was 2 weeks ago and I haven't had the money to go back and see him :/ I'm going to be safe and take more Vitamin D anyhow, but I just don't know how many IU's I should take? I can't drink milk because it causes acne for me. I will be going to the doctor the week after next. His nurse won't tell me the results over the phone or let me talk to him... what a b*tch :) more

Voting Question: Would is be safe for me to take two tablets daily of B-Complex?

Im taking Natures Bounty Super B-Complex with Folic Acid plus Vitamin C. One tablet has: Vitamin C - 180 mg Thiamin - 100 mg Riboflavin - 20 mg Niacin - 25 mg Vitamin B-6 - 5 mg Folic Acid - 400 mcg Vitamin B-12 - 30 mcg Biotin - 45 mcg Panthothenic Acid - 5.5 mg Debittered Brewers Yeast - 100 mg Will it be okay for me to take two tablets? Will anything bad happen? The reason I'm taking it is because I read these tablets promote hair growth. more

Resolved Question: Am I taking too much?

Generally, I started taking vitamins and nootropics because I wanted a healthier mind and a healthier body, but now I'm wondering if I'm going overboard. Am I taking too much? taken with breakfast: 1x Daily multi vitamin w/o iron 2400mg fish oil 1600mg piracetam 100mcg L-Huperzine 10mg Vinpocetine 800mg choline bitartrate 200mg ALCAR Taken with lunch: 1x B complex 1600mg piracetam 800mg aniracetam 120mg ginkgo biloba 200mg ALCAR 800mg choline bitartrate Taken with dinner: 2400mg fish oil 1600mg piracetam 800mg oxiracetam 200mg ALCAR 800mg choline bitartrate 120mg ginko biloba 5g creatine before bed: 1000mg valerian root more

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Resolved Question: Home remedies for glaucoma?

My brother was diagnosed with pigment dispersion glaucoma, he was prescribed eye drops for this condition. He sees a specialist every 3 weeks for this condition, and even though the eye drops are helping he is still having a lot of pain from the pressure and major headaches. Unfortunately he is taking the highest level of the drops the maximum times per day and was even prescribed pain pills, however he is a single parent of 2 small boys and being on pain pills really isn't much of an option for him as they make him groggy and not really "with" it. The doctor suggested drinking lots of water daily, and to eat no sugar and recently told him to try taking B complex vitamins and vitamin E to help, he is still having lots of trouble, does anyone know of any other home remedies that may help?No he is not color blindHe doesn't have cataracts either the eye doctor diagnosed pigmentary dispersion glaucoma and this was verified by an eye specialist more

Voting Question: Will I have withdrawals if I 2 day detox from painkillers?

Ive been addicted to painpills for about a year now. I'm very emotionally/mentally addicted. I take on average 3-4 hydrocodone 10mg/325/500mgs a day. At my best,I'd take 1.5-2.5 a day,worst up to 5 a day. Regardless,I take vitamins,fishoils,magnesium and B-50complex daily,work out,etc. Ive gone about 24hrs with only .5mg's in my system for 2 days in a row,and I FELT it. the withdrawals werent crippling,but I had to leave work due to anxiety/breathing attacks . Its my own fault,I know - please no critisism. What I want to know is, If I were to do a 2 day full body cleanse with a GNC all natural product, how bad would my withdrawals be? and how long would they last afterwards? I saw this video on youtube about the $20,000 procedure for a 1hr detox where he withdrawals while sleeping :: http://www.youtube.com/user/opiatescom?feature=pyv&ad=4367059922&kw=drug%20abuse%20help&gclid=CIrf85jMtaICFSBaiAodahiS6w#p/u/1/Gng8lM8gMGA Now,after I'm cleansed with the GNC product,will I still be physically / mentally anxious after those days? Im not talking about my little urges to pop in the future(like a smoker quitting cigarettes) Please any help would be very,very helpful. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Does VitaWater contain all of the vitamins that it said it does? I'm Black...?

Does VitaWater contain all of the vitamins that it said it does? My dear friend, Patrice, told me that vitamins A, and B can improve looks and skin if taken daily. So, I've been drinking VitaWater for the past two weeks, and haven't seen much of a difference yet. Please, I have a business meeting with a client that I've been trying to land for months, and I'm set for Iraq in about a week, and could really use some answers here. Yes, I am aware of the sugar contain in the drinks, but that's besides the pointSorry for any errors I may have. I was on the phone with Pizza Hut.I added in "I'm Black", because I knew that would make people quicker to answer this question.I added in "I'm Black", because I knew that would make people quicker to answer this question.LOL at the answers that have completely nothing to do with my question. more

Voting Question: Does VitaWater contain all of the vitamins that it said it does?

My dear friend, Patrice, told me that vitamins A, and B can improve looks and skin if taken daily. So, I've been drinking VitaWater for the past two weeks, and haven't seem a difference yet. Please, I have a business meeting with a client that I've been trying to land for months, and I'm set for Iraq in about a week, and could really use some answers here. Yes, I am aware of the sugar contain in the drinks, but that's besides the point.Sorry for the mistakes, I was on the phone with Pizza Hut. more

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