Question 1

is it ok showering twice a day? in the morning and evenings! also, days you go gym would you say it is worth taking a shower in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene: Medicine has very little to say about when and where you shower, there is no such list or rules in science. Being clean is important. But you get to make this choice on how and when you clean for yourself.

Question 2

are childbirth classes worth taking?

Accepted Answer

Yes in many cases: It is usually worthwhile to orient yourself to what will happen during your birth experience and have some coping mechanisms or plans on how to handle labor.   This can ease anxiety and tension when it is time to deliver.

Question 3

are vitamins worth taking?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I advise my patients on vitamins by using this analogy:  vitamins are like your car insurance; you hope you never need to use it but it's nice to have when you do need it. If one always eats a variety of foods, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, low saturated fats and high fiber, then one probably does not need vitamins. That being said, i recommend one multivitamin daily.

Question 4

is coenzyme q10 + vit k2 worth taking?

Accepted Answer

I'm pessimistic: Coenzyme q is extremely effective against one rare cardiomyopathy.  But it's being promoted heavily right now to help with almost everything and without any good studies / reproducible results. I'm waiting these but can't recommend it now. The psychology is "what's a hundred dollars if it does work?" you decide but i'm not optimistic.

Question 5

is it worth taking peptides for height for a 16 year old female who needs to be taller?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to matter: Proper basic diet, rest & exercise are the only support needed for proper growth. At 16 most girls have little if any growth potential left because the bone growth centers are closing. An x-ray of the left hand/wrist can be analysed for bone maturity.If the growth centers are open, more growth is possible, if closed, you're done.

Question 6

citrus bergamot, is it worth taking?  i have been eating right and trying to exerise but i just want a little natural boost to cholestrol!

Accepted Answer

If it doesn't hurt: There are several possible benefits to taking bergamot, but none have much data in the literature.  The purported effects on cholesterol are small, and honestly, you're more likely to get a bigger benefit from decreasing animal products in your diet and continuing your exercise program. All that being said, if you don't have adverse effects, it's probably ok to take.

Question 7

is organic food worth the price?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you care about sustainable farming practices, or lowering the carbon footprint of human activity; if you don't like consuming pesticides and other chemicals in your food; if you find peace of mind in eating food farmed as it has been for centuries rather than participating in one of the many modern chemical experiments on people, then yes.  If you don't care about these things, no.

Question 8

is anti-glare worth the cost of glasses?

Accepted Answer

I believe so: Studies show eye sun exposure can cause quicker development of cataracts also.

Question 9

getting second septoplasty... is it worth it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What your problem is, and the experience of the surgeon.  Get a second opinion.

Question 10

is the food at farmers market worth the price?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is worth it - fresher, more likely to be local so  better for the environment, helping local economy - many reasons we shop every week at the farmer's market and supplement at the stores.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Worth taking tamiful

A member asked:

Is it ok showering twice a day? in the morning and evenings! also, days you go gym would you say it is worth taking a shower in the morning?

A member asked:

Are childbirth classes worth taking?

A member asked:

Are vitamins worth taking?

A member asked:

Is coenzyme q10 + vit k2 worth taking?

A member asked:

Is it worth taking peptides for height for a 16 year old female who needs to be taller?

A member asked:

Citrus bergamot, is it worth taking? i have been eating right and trying to exerise but i just want a little natural boost to cholestrol!

A member asked:

Is organic food worth the price?

A member asked:

Is anti-glare worth the cost of glasses?

A member asked:

Getting second septoplasty... is it worth it?

A member asked:

Is the food at farmers market worth the price?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?