Question 1

how much guggul should i take per day to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Address lifestyle: Guggul has been traditionally used for weight loss, however, the best results will be achieved in combination with proper diet and daily physical activity.  A standard dose would be 500 mg twice a day of standardized extract.

Question 2

is there an dangerous amount of guggul which will cause health problems?

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Side effects: Potential adverse effects include allergic rash, gastrointestinal upset.  Guggul may have a blood-thinning property and so should not be used in combination with other blood thinners or before surgery.  Guggul also may have thyroid stimulating effects and may have low activity on estrogen receptors.

Question 3

is guggul regulated by the fda?

Accepted Answer

No: Listed as a food supplement, many herbal products are not regulated by the fda.

Question 4

will taking guggul help with my cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The jury is still out on this one. Several studies show guggul lowers cholesterol 10-27%, but a 2003 study in jama showed no reduction in cholesterol, though that study showed it reduced fasting blood sugar, blood pressure & c-reactive protein. It may be that guggul will lower cholesterol more when combined with a low fat diet.  See http://cholesterol.About.Com/od/herbalmedicine/a/guggul.Htm.

Question 5

does guggul help with thyroid problems?

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Possibly hypothyroid: One of the effects of guggul (commiphora mukul) is that it may stimulate the thyroid.  Therefore if the problem is that the thyroid is not working well (hypothyroid) it could possibly help.  More studies are needed for this usage.

Question 6

what is the best medication for non- rhinitis, and how much?

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Rhinitis: If you meant non-allergic rhinitis it could mean many things and the treatment depends on the exact diagnosis. Undiscovered allergy is possible. I saw a patient with this diagnosis from several allergist only to discover she had a number of chinchillas in her home and she was allergic to them and their talc baths. Sinusitis, gerd, dental infections are all possible... Check it out. Don't settle!

Question 7

i am newly married. what is the best way for sex not 2 hurt so much?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Vaginal intercourse with a caring, loving, careful partner should not be painful at all, at least not after the first few times. You don&#x27;t give enough detail, but maybe it&#x27;s as simple as waiting for greater arousal and better lubrication, a lubricant gel, or correction of a hymen that&#x27;s too tight. See a doctor, preferably a gynecologist. This should be easy to figure out and usually easy to fix.

Question 8

whats the best diet for gaining weight because i pretty much alot and still the same weight?

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See Dr., then eat...: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a Dr. can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder. If no medical cause is found, then one can add weight by eating more calories of nutritious foods, while also doing weight-training to increase muscle. Proteins: egg white, chicken breast, salmon,...  Better fats: olive oil, peanuts, almonds, tofu,....

Question 9

what is the best way to lose weight im 225 lbs 6feet tall i want to lose 30lbs is that too much to lose ?

Accepted Answer

: No. you can do it by exercise, stopping all junk food and sodas, avoid eating in-between meals, eating regular healthy meals in moderation which includes fruit and vegetables. You can do it!

Question 10

how do you know how much inflammation a person has and how the best way of treating it. im not 1 pills or shots?

Accepted Answer

Testing: There are 2 blood tests commonly used to measure inflammation .A sed rate and s- crp.A careful history and physical exam are required to make a diagnosis and treatment

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Whats the best diet for gaining weight because i pretty much alot and still the same weight?

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