Question 1

how is low molecular weight heparin used?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weith: Heparin is used as an anticoagulant.  In low doses the intent is to prevent clotting.  In full dose it is used to treat an established clot.  If is given as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, which is more convenient than a continuous IV infusion of standard heparin.

Question 2

could antidepressants be effective in low weight anorexic patients?

Accepted Answer

They can be: Yes, they can help with anxiety and depressive symptoms, but eating disorders are notoriously difficult to treat effectively.

Question 3

so if you do high reps/low weights you will look buff?

Accepted Answer

Toned muscles.: High reps with low weight will help to tone muscles. High weights will impact stretch more.

Question 4

how do i gain weight on a low gi diet?

Accepted Answer

Why not gaining lbs?: A rule of thumb--to gain 1 pound eat 3000 calories more than your body normally burns.  A bigger question is why are you having difficulty gaining weight?  Have you explored with your doctor the possibility of undernutrition,  hyperthyroidism, malabsorption and maldigestion, infection, altered GI tract function, eating disorders, inflammatory conditions, and malignancy?  Pursue evaluation please.

Question 5

why its hard to lose weight at a low body fat percentage?

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Why lose weight?: If your body fat,percentage is low, chances are that you don't need to lose,weight.  That is why it is hard.  Why are you trying?  If you want to firm up, try doing weight bearing exercises and lifting.  But trying to lose weight will probably only work against you.

Question 6

i was wondering how u can lose weight and make your bp low?

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Diet and exercise: Diana, the best way to reduce weight is to eat a diet high in whole foods and plant matter, low in processed oil and sugar, and to exercise moderately. Hope this helps!

Question 7

in a weight training program, what does high volume / low volume mean?

Accepted Answer

Volume = sets/reps: When talking about workout programs, the word "set" refers to the number of times a particular exercise is performed in a workout session; "reps" or "repetitions" refers to the number of times a lift is performed in a give "set".......For example, "2 sets of 10 reps" means that a bench press, for example, was performed two different times and each time, you bench pressed the weight for 10 reps.

Question 8

what is difference between low molecular weight heparin and normal heparin?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weight: Heparin is used as an anticoagulant.  In low doses the intent is to prevent clotting.  In full dose it is used to treat an established clot.  If is given as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, which is more convenient than a continuous IV infusion of standard heparin.

Question 9

i'm struggling with my weight and my energy levels are low. what eating plan can i use?

Accepted Answer

Explanation : The recommendation for specific diet can be done after patient evaluation and blood work. For this reason you have to make appointment with doctor.

Question 10

how unhealthy is it to lose weight, like just 3-5 lbs, if at low end of healthy weight?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how: If you lose 3-5 pounds you most likely won't suffer too much but it depends how you lost it whether it will damage you in the long term.
If you were starving yourself, or ignoring your body, that would be an unhealthy habit to sustain your life. If you were ill and you just couldn't eat for a few days, then you will regain the weight and it won't have a long term affect.

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