Question 1

what is standard range for sugar levels at post lunch and fatening?

Accepted Answer

High and then normal: Immediately after eating blood sugar level always go up. But after 2 hours it normalizes. However in people with diabetes , blood sugar level rises very high and may not reach to pre meal level or normalize. Standard  normal range for blood sugar is 80 to 120.

Question 2

will i gain weight or expand in my physical appearance if im hav'g wholegrain bread everyday 4 my breakfas?it does contain flour that's fatening rite?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Weight gain and loss is largely simple math.  How many calories did you eat today? How many did you burn?  There is, however, growing evidence that highly refined, rapidly abdorbed carbs do contribute to weight gain, sugars, starches, prepared and processed foods. Try to eat more whole fruits (not fruit juice) and vegetables, modest amounts of whole grains, and avoid sugar beverages and starches.

Question 3

is there is any side effects by using adapalene and clindamycin phosphate gel along with facemed gel?

Accepted Answer

Dryness: Dryness would probably be the main thing.

Question 4

south beach diet question--are the bars healthy?

Accepted Answer

Expensive Candy Bars: Most of the so called healthy bars are no more than expensive candy bars with some vitamins thrown in to fool the uninformed public. Do yourself a favor - if you are hungry, eat real food. If you are not hungry don't eat. If you are trying to lose weight avoid starches and sugars and eat nutrient dense foods like low starch vegetables and lean meats.

Question 5

what is senior assisted living?

Accepted Answer

Assisted Living: Senior assisted living refers to a residence where older people receive assistant with various aspects of their daily living: cooking, eating, transfers, toileting, transportation, washing, cleaning, doctor appts, etc. When you select a place to live make sure that you ask specifically what services they offer, what is included, what is extra, etc.

Question 6

is gooseberry juice good for health?mum 46 years.what r the benefits of this for her age?living india.uses swadeshi haridwar company.

Accepted Answer

Gooseberry juice: Gooseberry juice is part of a healthy diet.  There is no specific health benefit.  Drink it if you like it.

Question 7

what might b good way 2 approach spouse addiction 2 internet(obsessed w news&posting on political msg boards)w/o making him defensive&angry?plz help!

Accepted Answer

Alanon? Therapy?: Many discover that there is little we can do to change others. It is hard enough to change ourselves! You can find possible support at an Alanon meeting or from a psychotherapist. Then, you might find the voice to use to invite spouse to help you with your problem. I know this sounds backward. It's not. Best wishes.

Question 8

i am a writer, need medical insight. scene: youth suffers punctured lung, barbed hook on ship at sea. no modern medicine; none trained. best response?

Accepted Answer

What available: Alternatives are to enlarge hole in chest wall to create an open pneumothorax and prevent tension from trapped air, or to create valve type mechanism with some type of tube and flutter valve or water submersion of tube to allow air out of chest cavity but not allow it back in through tube.

Question 9

i believe in the traditional approaches to healthy eating from the pioneers adelle davis and frances moore lappe. who are leaders now?

Accepted Answer

Alice Waters/Farmers: Ms. Lappe's daughter is carrying on the small planet movement. Doctors ornish and weil are well-known proponents of healthy eating. There are many outside north america. With the rising cost of food and possible problems with our food supply, there is a need for others. My approach is a la michael pollan, using local fresh foods as much as possible. I cook low-fat according to what is in season.

Question 10

why dx'd bpd by new pdoc?every1 who knows me(7 yr bf,all friends new&old)is baffled.im ptsd&bipolar&used to self-harm,but many yrs ago.no1 agrees bpd.

Accepted Answer

Ask the: provider who made the diagnosis which criteria were met. Is "pdoc" used as an abbreviation for psychiatrist or primary care physician? It would be best if the diagnosis was made by a psychiatrist or psychologist who has done a careful assessment using DSM criteria.

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What is standard range for sugar levels at post lunch and fatening?

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Will i gain weight or expand in my physical appearance if im hav'g wholegrain bread everyday 4 my breakfas?it does contain flour that's fatening rite?

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Is there is any side effects by using adapalene and clindamycin phosphate gel along with facemed gel?

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South beach diet question--are the bars healthy?

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What is senior assisted living?

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Is gooseberry juice good for health?mum 46 years.what r the benefits of this for her age?living india.uses swadeshi haridwar company.

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What might b good way 2 approach spouse addiction 2 internet(obsessed w news&posting on political msg boards)w/o making him defensive&angry?plz help!

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I am a writer, need medical insight. scene: youth suffers punctured lung, barbed hook on ship at sea. no modern medicine; none trained. best response?

A member asked:

I believe in the traditional approaches to healthy eating from the pioneers adelle davis and frances moore lappe. who are leaders now?

A member asked:

Why dx'd bpd by new pdoc?every1 who knows me(7 yr bf,all friends new&old)is baffled.im ptsd&bipolar&used to self-harm,but many yrs ago.no1 agrees bpd.

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