Question 1

could it be advisable to go on a totally fat free diet?

Accepted Answer

No: You need at least 3-5% of your fat as long chained triglycerides to absorb the fat soluble vitamins a, d, e, and k. Without absorbing these vitamins you can get vitamin deficiencies and night blindness ( vitamin a deficiency), rickets, from ( vitamin d deficiency) and irreversible neurological deficiency from lack of vitamin e and bruising and bleeding from vitamin k deficiency.

Question 2

i am going to into cna training and they told me that i am to be free of communicable diseases and right now i have bronchitis. ?

Accepted Answer

Avoid patients: This is not a long term problem I hope. You should avoid contact with patients as much as possible while you have the bronchitis and wear a mask if you must be around a patient until you are better. What is a fairly minor problem for you could be serious or even life threatening for someone who is sick. Get treated and get better fast. Good luck with your training.

Question 3

is it okay that i go gluten free?

Accepted Answer

Gluten free diet: Yes!   No one needs gluten, and many doctors including myself believe that it is bad for your gastrointestinal system health.

Question 4

is this free?

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Question 5

is shaving risk-free?

Accepted Answer

Mostly: If you use clean shavers and stick to your own without borrowing them,  it is pretty much safe.  There is a risk in those with very curly hair that close shaving may cause the hair to grow into the skin causing focal pustules and diffuse acne.   There is no harm in having the hairs cut off by shaving except perhaps under the taliban.

Question 6

whats the easiest pain free way to die?

Accepted Answer

Naturally, in your sleep.: I must admit, I am very concerned about the basis of your question.  Are you just asking out of morbid curiosity?  If so, that's fine.  However, If you are contemplating suicide, I sincerely urge you to seek help immediately or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255. Take Care!

Question 7

i am now going gluten free, is that okay?

Accepted Answer

Whatever: Gluten is a component of wheat primarily.

Question 8

i have bad discomfort  after going gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

Why continue then?: Gluten sensitive enteropathy is an inflammatory condition of the small bowel where its lining flattens after exposure to dietary gluten, with associated malabsorption, anemia, increased cancer risk.Gluten intolerance occurs in about 10% of americans who may get diarrhea after exceeding their threshold for gluten intake. Short of these patients, trying a gluten free diet is giving in to just a fad.

Question 9

where can i go for gluten free food in the u.k.?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere: Celiac sprue is as common in the uk as in the us, and gluten free foods abound.  Just avoid the bread, pasta, and other gluten containing foods.  Most restaurants will have a "gluten free" part of the menu, or your server can help you.  You'll have no problems traveling there!

Question 10

can there be any real benefit to going gluten free?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: The issue of gluten allergy is a way over-hyped one.  Gluten intolerance has some frequency but this is not allergy.  Gluten free diet has become a popular buzz word and has occupied a lot of shelf space in groceries.  The true incidence of intolerance is very small in adults and allergy is rare.  For most it is a pseudohealth way to limit caloric intake and therefore to lose weight.

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I am now going gluten free, is that okay?

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