Question 1

what are arguments in favour of not banning the chinese meds?

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Sound politics: Some of them are real medicines, and the livelihoods of practitioners -- who offer comfort to people who may have little else -- depend on them. Many such pills are not what they are supposed to be. However, if they were banned, there would be a huge political outcry, an enormous amount of pricey litigation, and the usual cast of characters complaining about government interference. Caveat emptor.

Question 2

have you even seen these arguments in favour of not banning the chinese meds?

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Not certain what: you are referring to but I have noted that some Western medical providers are leery about Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Question 3

why is california banning perchlorate when other states dont?

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Possible toxicity: California has more stringent regulations than most other states and has warning s against perchlorate and other chemicals that other states don't worry about.  Follow these cautionary indications to be extra safe.

Question 4

can i stop facial hair with coffee and banning soda?

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Nope: This type of treatment for facial hair is unlikely to yield any beneficial results.

Question 5

i've tried everything; exercise, eating healthy, even banning carbonated drinks from my diet and only drinking water. why am i not losing any weight?

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Watch calorie count: You need to monitor how much carbohydrate you are taking in and also measure your total caloric intake. If you are truly reducing your intake and exercising then you may want to have your thyroid gland evaluated.

Question 6

during tb medication which food we have to ban?

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Foods that contain..: Tyramine especially cheeses as well as avocados, figs, raisins, soy sauce, fave beans and yeast extracts.

Question 7

i  have severe chronic anxiety, sometimes when i'm very nervous i have urge to move roll eyes and blink is this a concern ?not on any medication

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Not on meds?: You list medications. Did you stop taking them? You don't list therapy and for chronic severe anxiety you need to be treated. Does the eye movement reduce symptoms? If it does, that's not a bad mgmt strategy. If it doesn't, you can learn good skills in therapy. Concern is good if it guides you to improvement. Otherwise, it's not useful. You decide if you'd use it well. Best!

Question 8

based on my symptoms i was diagnosed with rrms, other conditions were rolled out and normal mri, i was given medication for over active bladder, do i need to track my symptoms if it worsen? do i need to see a internal medicine doctor?

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Primary care: If there is a change in your symptoms, it would be prudent to see your primary care provider for assessment and to ascertain if you need to see a specialist.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

haldol (haloperidol) and zoloft. my wife is taking haldol (haloperidol) and zolft. her eyes roll in her head. she is out of it. and she freezes like a heroin addict. is this a side effect from the medication.

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This : This is a side effect of Haldol (haloperidol) made significantly stronger by zoloft. The elimination of these drugs from the body depends on a liver enzyme called cyp3a4. Both Haldol (haloperidol) and sertraline compete for  this enzyme. Because of the competition, cyp3a4 becomes "overwhelmed" and ineffective. As a result, if both drugs are taken together, the concentration of Haldol (haloperidol) in the system increases 4 times. This increase in Haldol (haloperidol) concentration is most likely responsible for the severity of the side effects that your wife is experiencing. 
    If your wife's condition requires that she take both an antidepressant and an antipsychotic drug, in order to avoid significant side effects, it is necessary to select a combination of drugs that have only a minimal degree of interaction. Oftentimes, interactions between drugs could be very complex. Therefore, a consultation with a physician a pharmacist with expertise in clinical pharmacology could be a good strategy to pursue.

Question 10

i have a drug test (urine) for the plants in 3 weeks i roll joints for my friends and accidentally licked my fingers will i fail?

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Depends: Are you exposed to the smoke from your friends? Second hand smoke is more likely to make you fail the test than licking your fingers. If you avoid any and all exposure to weed for the next three weeks, you should be okay.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

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What are arguments in favour of not banning the chinese meds?

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Have you even seen these arguments in favour of not banning the chinese meds?

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Why is california banning perchlorate when other states dont?

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Can i stop facial hair with coffee and banning soda?

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I've tried everything; exercise, eating healthy, even banning carbonated drinks from my diet and only drinking water. why am i not losing any weight?

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During tb medication which food we have to ban?

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I have severe chronic anxiety, sometimes when i'm very nervous i have urge to move roll eyes and blink is this a concern ?not on any medication

A member asked:

Based on my symptoms i was diagnosed with rrms, other conditions were rolled out and normal mri, i was given medication for over active bladder, do i need to track my symptoms if it worsen? do i need to see a internal medicine doctor?

A member asked:

Haldol (haloperidol) and zoloft. my wife is taking haldol (haloperidol) and zolft. her eyes roll in her head. she is out of it. and she freezes like a heroin addict. is this a side effect from the medication.

A member asked:

I have a drug test (urine) for the plants in 3 weeks i roll joints for my friends and accidentally licked my fingers will i fail?

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