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Need Good Mental Health Vitamins~
Asked by N.T. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2009
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HI,
I am looking for a mood enhancer! I have heard St. John's Wort helps mild depression but what are the side effects? Any other good vitamin suggestions for lack ...
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- Hi N., There are two vitamins/supplements that have really helped me boost my mood: getting enough B-vitamins, selenium, and iron in a great multi, and getting enou...
- I am experiencing good results with some vitamins I've been taking. They are pricier than walmart brand, but considerably more effective as well. The research and all ...
- 5HTP it's great 100 mils..i like that combo w/ Chill Pill but i haven't been able to find chill pill so i'll have to order it...i've been using it with L-Theanine try...
My 2 1/2 Year Old Daughter Is Having Leg Pain
Asked by T.M. from Portland
on March 19, 2010
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My daugther is having leg pain at night and it's been happening for months now. She wakes up screaming and has a hard time waking up and responding to me. I've tried g...
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- I would second the growing pains, my daughter gets them sometimes too, we just give motrin and a warm bath. Works everytime!
- Have you taken her to a chiropractor. Sometimes leg pain occurs because a child's low back vertebrae are out of place. If your child does not use milk products your ...
- Avocados are great sources of potassium and can be used in many different ways. They are also a fairly complete food, too. We love them. D.
Do You Drink Coconut Water??
Asked by S.L. from Dallas
on June 12, 2011
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I recently have been reading some about the health benefits of Coconut Water and have read some promising things. I have recently started on my way to losing 40 lbs a...
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- The taste of the packaged coconut waters isnt all that great. I get them occasionally to add to homemade smoothies tho. I use coconut milk as well.
- Didn't know it was a "diet" thing, but I did know it is healthy and a great way to hydrate. We drink tons of spring water, too and we all love coconut water. As far ...
- Eeek, I tried it yesterday , I really did not like it and glad I had not paid for it.
Vegetarian Diet for Toddler / Kids
Asked by A.H. from Grand Forks
on April 22, 2010
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I am interested in starting my kids on a vegetarian diet. I hear there is a huge health benefit in doing this. Any advice on this would be welcomed! Thanks!
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- Quinao (which is the seed of a plant but often referred to as a grain) is a great source of protein. I has all 9 amino acids and so is considered a complete protein a...
- Hi, Are you a vegetarian yourself? My whole familly is and we love it! My husband has been a vegetarian all his life, I have been for 8 years, and my one year old is....
- Hi A.! I was a vegetarian for 9 years. My advice is to NEVER feed your child fake "meats". Veggie burgers are very high in MSG, over processed and basically not foo...
Prozac
Asked by A.M. from Grand Rapids
on January 22, 2009
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Hi All - I just started seeing a therapist and she suggested I try an antidepressant. I'm all for taking something in order to help me feel better but am leary. My d...
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- I was on Prozac nearly 14 years ago - I reacted with anxiety attacks which resulted in me falling off my chair at work, I (and my colleagues) had a good laugh and I th...
- Hello A., I see a therapist and I feel if you go to see this therapist and you leave ther and the next day you feel better about your self and what ever problem yo...
- A., I was depressed many years ago while going through a divorce and was put on Prozac as well. At first I felt better, I think psychologically, but then started to f...
Low Iron Due to Menstration
Asked by A.P. from San Diego
on October 6, 2009
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This question is for my 43 year old sister, mother of three grown kids. All her life she has suffered from periods so heavy that they have always interfered with her ...
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- Hello I had the same thing...I wasn't even on the charts I was so low....I was to the point that getting off the couch was a major event.....but I was put on iron sup...
- I can't remember the name of the procedure but my ob/gyn mentioned a procedure that would eliminate periods. Basically she described that a warm fluid inserted and so...
- Your sister may want to investigate natural healing methods before doing something as invasive as surgery. I would recommend she check out Maya Abdominal Massage http...
Anyone Know Anything About Restless Leg Syndrome in Infants
Asked by A.S. from Charlotte
on September 25, 2006
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Recently, I had to take my 10 1/2 month old son for a sleep test. The doctor's thought he had sleep apnea. He doesn't have that, but he has to have his adenoids take...
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- Hi A. S, Im a Licensed massage therapist in Alabama. Some of my patients come in reporting that they have RLS and that Joan at Honey and Spice Health Foods in Trussvi...
- as the mom of 2 that started out as horrible sleepers I am curious as to what made them do the sleep study? As for RLS there is medication but not sure on the safet...
- I love the idea about the bar of soap, I have never heard of it, but I am all for natural/home remedies versus giving medication, especially on a child as young as you...
Yaz- Has Anyone Been on It and What Did U Think of It-positive Feedback Only!
Asked by D.M. from New York
on June 21, 2009
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My MD recently prescribed Yaz for me because I suffer from Prementsrual Dysphoric Syndrome I have not yet tried it. I was never on birth control before in my life, I h...
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- I can understand wanting positive feedback, but why wouldn't you want negative feedback? You would have more information with which to make a more educated decision!!
- I was on it before I had my son and thought it was pretty good, it kept my skin nice and clear it did not make me gain weight. I think that is kinda a myth related to...
- I was having really bad periods with a lot of medium sized clots, heavy bleeding, and what I call the woosh. After sitting for a long period of time, I'd stand up and...
Daughter Waking up in the Middle of the Night W/leg Pain
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on September 14, 2009
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My 6 y/o daughter has been waking up with leg pain a couple of times a week. We saw her pediatrician for her well visit and she said it was the muscles swelling at ni...
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- My daughter used to wake up in the middle of the night with leg pain as well. I give her multivitamins with supper every night and that has stopped them.
- try giving her a banana for a snack before bed. potasium helps with that.
- How are her vitamin and electrolyte levels? Has her pediatrician talked to you about that? If your daughter is very active and muscular, she may need more "muscle food...
Nutriton Classes
Asked by T.M. from Detroit
on June 15, 2008
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Well it might sound kinda silly, but I was wondering if anybody knows of a class about eating healthy, and more natural ways of treating things. I get bad migraines a...
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- I belong to a group that has a Health/Weight specialist in it. He emphasizes weight loss, but in truth, it's all about nutrition. You can contact him at ____@____.co...
- Hi T.! I get recipes, on line from DrWeil.com and Whole Foods is a great place to find ideas for dinner (pamphlets, books, various classes). They have pamphlet...
- OHMYGOSH!!! My husband is a chiropractor and teaches classes on all of those topics! The classes are free to patients and the community, and they are scheduled monthly...
