Question 1

is there another antigen in iodin rich foods? what is the function and regulation?

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Unclear question: All the substances you mentioned as well any other foods all have antigens in them.

Question 2

could you tell me what are good foods for blood sugar regulation besides oatmeal?

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Why oatmeal?: There is nothing special about oatmeal. You need to control your entire diet and exercise regimen in order to control your glucose. There are no "magic" foods. It's the entirety of what you eat that's important. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 3

what are the government regulations surrounding dietary supplements?

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Under FDA Regulation: Fda has significant authority to regulate the dietary supplement industry.They have authority to stop a company from selling a supplement that may be unsanitary or unsafe.
Stop the sale of any supplement that makes false and unsubstantiated claims on its labeling and if it poses a significant or unreasonable risk of causing injury or illness.
Ftc has authority to regulate advertising of supplement.

Question 4

is there a health practitioner regulation agency in the us?

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See Below: The practice of medicine is guided by each individual state.  Depending on state law, all heal care providers are governed by boards that direct the practice of each area.  Nurses usually have a state nursing board.  Physicians have a state medical board, chiropractors the same, podiatrists the same and on and on.  Check on your state's governmental web site for web pages and information.

Question 5

what are the regulations for holistic practitioners?

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Regulations: This depends on the type of holistic practitioner.  MD's, DO's, and ND's all have licensure boards you can check.  Acupuncturists may or may not be medically licensed, but have a national certifying organization.  Massage therapists, reiki practitioners, ayurveda, nutritionists, homeopaths, etc, all have different organizations. AZ, NV, and CT have homeopathic medical licensure.

Question 6

could you explain blood sugar regulation to me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blood sugar is monitored by the brain. When necessary, it sends a message to the pancreas where special cells secrete insulin. If you keep on "bombarding" the brain with sugar, the messaes to the pancreas get messed up and you get hypoglycemia. That is why sugar reverses hypoglycemia but "sets you up" for more of the hypoglyemic episodes. Paradoxically, sugar is the cause of hypog-.

Question 7

what are some important regulations to operate a health care mobile unit?

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Beyond scope: Of HealthTap. This would best be addressed through State, county and city departments.

Question 8

what is a disorder of sympathetic regulation and is it treatable, any symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a : Term reserved for a condition with many unclear symptoms.  You need a long visit with a doctor who can make a list of all your symptoms and get proper tests before he can recommend any treatment.

Question 9

could you tell me what are rules/regulations for vaccinations for foster family?

Accepted Answer

Medical status: In regards to vaccinations, just like medical care, only the legal medical guardian can sign off on child health care. Hence, you need to establish with your state/county family services who has medical guardianship - you or agency, or the biological parent still.

Question 10

do midwives have certain regulations on who they can see as patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally speaking, patients with complicated histories (e.g. Uncontrolled gdm, blood pressure issues, etc...) are probably not ideal candidates for care by the midwife.  Each institution and/or group has their own guidelines for practitioner privileges.  Check with your specific group.

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