Question 1

is asian food healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any food is healthy in moderation. Rather than looking for a "label"; eat fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains; low in saturated fats; no tobacco and no more than one drink a day. It would help to exercise regularly to maintain good health.

Question 2

5'6'' height is normal for asian male?

Accepted Answer

It is ok : Your height was determined by your heredity and environment, 5'6 is ok for an asian man. It is not abnormal.

Question 3

i'm asian am i more susceptible to becoming an addict?

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No: Recent study november 2011 showed - black and Asian teenagers in the U.S. Are less likely to use alcohol or drugs than adolescents of other races, a study found.

Question 4

which brand of color contacts are best suited for asians?

Accepted Answer

No preference: Most asians have darker color irises and a colored lense might make little difference in the appearance unless you want to change them totally to an opaque color which will give you blue or other colored irises.  You simply need a good diagnosis and fit by an ophthalmologist who can recommend the best for you.

Question 5

can different races donate to each other and be a match?  like asians to whites?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Everyone is the same color on the inside. There are some advantages, however, in exchanges between the same ethnic groups in that they are more likely to have greater genetic similarities. This may offer some immunologic advantage and decrease the risk of rejection. We now have sophisticated tests which are much more informative that just looking at ethnicity alone.

Question 6

how does a child of another country handle living in middle america as the only asian?

Accepted Answer

Adapt: First learn english if he does not already. Then he/she will quickly adapt to an american life style.

Question 7

how do i deal with agina?

Accepted Answer

Follow up with: Your cardiologist or your primary doctor, first of, you need to have a diagnosis and a classification of your angina, then probably you will have diagnostic studies up to coronary arteries catheterization, then follow advice and keep taking your medicines as prescribed, with the life style changes recommended (stoping smoking, losing weight, etc..) wish you well

Question 8

are asian sunscreens safe to use?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The most important factor when determining safety and effectiveness of a product is the ingredient list.  Shiseido is a company in japan that makes very safe and effective sunscreens.

Question 9

the best diet for asian diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic diet: If you are 24 you likely have type 1 or Insulin requiring diabetes especially if not overweight. Your doctor should sen you to a diabetic nurse clinician who is trained in teaching about the appropriate foods and amounts to eat.  He or she will coordinate care with your doctor.

Question 10

please describe the medication: aviane?

Accepted Answer

Contracetion: Aviane is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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