Question 1

is fcf hereditary?

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Not recognized: I do not know of a medical condition called fcf. There is one called fmf which is familial mediterranean fever. Yes, fmf runs in families. Hope that helps.

Question 2

who knows about benefits of tai chi?

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Many: Tai chi can help reduce stress, help improve agility, balance and flexibility.  Its great for people with any degenerative muscle and nerve condition b/c can help them prevent falls, its good for energy and depression.

Question 3

how to tell if you are having a boy by fhr?

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Doesn't work: Old wives tales about telling a babies gender by fetal heart rate, or how baby is carried, or how fast they drop, or a string test are all bunk.

Question 4

why does eating chilis make you feel so hot?

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Capsaicin: Capsaicin is the chemical that makes chilies hot.

It binds to pain receptors in the nose, mouth, and skin called TRPV1 receptors. 

TRPV1 receptors are usually activated by heat, but the capsaicin tricks them into reacting as though they’re in the presence of something hot even though there’s no actual rise in temperature.  

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Question 5

what is chaga disease and how can it be treated?

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Dr Carlos Chagas: The dr how discover it, it is caused by the parasite trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors that are found only in the americas (mainly, in rural areas of latin america).
There are two treatment, both of which can be life saving: 
antiparasitic treatment, to kill the parasite; and 
symptomatic treatment, to manage the symptoms and signs of infection.

Question 6

is there a difference between qigong and tai chi?

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Yes: Qigong is oriented towards health and well-being. Tai chi was originally a martial art, but is now used for it's health effects as well. The movements are different in these two approaches, but both are beneficial.

Question 7

how can i determine if i have chronic "chaga's" disease???

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A parasite induce dz: Chana's disease itself is a chronic dz. secondary to a parasitic infestation called Trypnasoma cruzei, a parasite . Once the Chaga's disease sets in with the signs and symptoms, it is diagnosed. Conduction disorders - heart, dilated intestines from destruction-nerve fibers of intestines are few features. It leads to chr. constipation.Blood tests,biopsy of the affected organ may be helpful sometime

Question 8

can you tell me about south american variety of chaga's disease?

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Chaga's Disease: Chagas disease is due to a protozoan (trypanosoma cruzi).  Sxs can include fatigue, generalized body aches, loose bowel movements, vomiting, rash, poor appetite; enlarged liver ; spleen ; inflamed brain ; heart. Antiparasitic medications used to treat it include nifurtimox ; benznidazole.

Question 9

i have had eatly saiety fof two months now and not much of an appetite unless it's something that really interests me. i am 56 yr old female?

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Should be evaluated: New onset of early satiety should always be evaluated by a physician. Concerns would include: Depression, stomach ulcer, intestinal mass, occult malignancy. Of course, any unintentional weight loss would be concerning.Your physician would do a good physical exam, probably check labs, inquire about age appropriate cancer screens, ask about change in bowel habits, blood in stool, etc.

Question 10

what is chagas disease?

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Parasitic disease: Chaga's a tropical parasitic disease caused by the parasite trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted by the reduvid "kissing bugs" in parts of south and central america. After an acute symptomatic phase, some people go on to develop chronic chaga's, which can involve the nervous system, GI tract, or heart.

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