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Bryan Wise
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Would Nature's Way Alive vitamin be good for a college student?
Vitamins: A good multivitamin is a good idea. It's like an insurance policy for when we don't eat right, don't sleep well, or are especially stressed. Go to a good store or get some guidance because the popular brands are typically very week and not helpful. The dose (read label and check that half or more of the ingredients are several 100 per cent above RDA. Dose more important than a long list. ...Read more
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Can anyone recommend a christian psychologist near blairsville, ga or murphy, nc? Is that allowable to ask?
Allowable: It's allowable to ask, but you might get a better response by checking with your local psychological association -- or the "find a therapist" search engine at http://www.Psychologytoday.Com/. ...Read more
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Hello doctor mare skin black hai kuch bhi lagati hu frak nahi padat please koi aisa prouduct batye?
Incomprehensible: Please ask again in english.
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Do u know of a good holistic doctor in los angeles ca?
Functional medicine: Check here for the best trained functional medicine doctors in your area - http://www.Functionalmedicine.Org/ for physicians trained in integrative holistic medicine, try ahma at http://www.Holisticmedicine.Org/. ...Read more
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Anyone know a good wound care doc in las cruces nm -for my stepmom? Thanks.
Mt View: Mountain view medical center has a wound clinic there. ...Read more
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Wat is a good trusted probiotic u recommend?
I'm fond of...: I'm fond of florastor, though yogurt or buttermilk with live active cultures would likely work just as well. ...Read more
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Is SE Natal 19 a good prenatal vitamin? I requested it be changed to vitafol-one but my request was ignored...
Healthtap doctors: are asked not to endorse specific brands or product lines. ...Read more
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Does jogging while pregnant boost a baby's intelligence? Nytimes wrote a article about it and would love a dr view. Here is the article goo.Gl/qb9aoz
I don't know but fit: Probably not but who knows we may find out it does. ...Read more
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Are k cups safe for peanut/treenut allergies? Would love your expert opinion. Thanks!
Mostly yes: As long as the K cups are for straight tea or coffee, ther is no problem. The moment it has special flavors, you need to look at all ingredients to be sure they don't contain nuts. ...Read more
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Is dr. Suess a real doctor, lol?
Sort of...: I do not think suess is a doc, he added the title to make him rock. His tales are great for the big and small, reminding us that laughter can cure us all! ...Read more
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Please describe a good alternative to french fries?
Sweet potatoe: It is a much healthier choice.
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Can a mental health dr. Recommend a good phsychiatrist and therapist specializing in bipolar & addiction in staten island, ny? Please see profile.
Based on inbsurance: Would be wise to check your insurance and see what specialists take the plan. Based on that the insurance plan has an in-network group of specialists you would be covered for. ...Read more
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Best value for health boot camp to attend?
Shopping?: Your question suggests you're having problems with a recalcitrant adolescent. If so, before sending them off to boot camp, you may wish to consider counseling and a visit to your doctor to be sure there no underlying causes for the misbehavior. Drug use is a common problem in this area. As are learning problems. ...Read more
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Thoughts about alive women's 50+ multivitamins? Good vitamin? Doctor said I needed to find good vitamin, and I want something natural.
Multiple vitamins: are very popular and most of them are good. Comparative tests show acceptable results for many brands and most people can purchase based on price. There are advocates for organic or natural vitamins; no real evidence for superiority. Careful research about the sources of the vitamins is needed due to lack of regulation of manufacture. Getting nutrients from good food is best. ...Read more
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Can you please recommend a good orthodontist in michigan state?
Check usatopdentist: usatopdentist.com is a good place to look ...Read more
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3 health tap doctors advised I see a podiatrist. Do you recommend someone in Chapel Hill, NC?
Unless someone from: that area is on this site, you can get your PCP to direct to on of them in your area. Good Luck. ...Read more
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How can I find a chinese/mandarin speaking ob. Dr. At seattle, wa ? Or chinese/mandarin speaking nurse aiding an ob. Dr. There? For baby delivery case. Can pay full cash.
There : There are several ways you could find this information 1. Call the obgyn office and ask if any of the physicians speak mandarin 2. This information is sometimes listed on the websites of obgyn clinics 3. Call labor and delivery of hospitals that are close to you and ask the front desk if any of the obgyn physicians that deliver at that hospital speak mandarin i hope this is helpful! ...Read more
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Could you recommend me a good chinese herbalist?
Chinese herbalists: are throughout the country. If you contact a licensed acupuncturist in your area, he/she can refer you to a credentialed Chinese herbalists or treat you him/herself if that person is also credentialed in herbs. Peace and good health. Be careful to go to a licensed/certified professional because herbs can be powerful and misused. ...Read more
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Dr. Phillip Miller what is a support ticker? & Who do I contact to get it?
Support tickler: I am not Dr. Miller, but if you are referring to a Male support tickler, it is a device to maintain an erection and provide the female with increased sexual pleasure during sex. I assume they can be bought on line or in an adult sex toy shop. ...Read more
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Is is wise to date or marry a widower?
Frequently: Generally a widower has proven to be a good partner - he was in a marriage that lasted 'until death do us part'. After a period of grieving such a person can be a good companion, a source of stability and frequently a good provider. Do not act in hast but spend the time to evaluate your mutual needs and common interests. ...Read more
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How strict should the plan be diet-wise?
"the plan" ?: Which plan. Can you clarify please.
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How could drug users be expected to make wise decisions?
I do not expect it: Unfortunately drug users are good at covering up their habits. They are often charming and great manipulators. I would not have confidence in a drug user to make wise decisions. Be wary. ...Read more
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What is garlic good for health wise?
Many things: Garlic is one of the healthiest foods. It is esp. Good for the heart, lowering cholesterol & blood pressure, thinning blood & protecting against vascular disease as an antioxidant & anti-inflammatory. It protects us from cancer & is a natural antibacterial & antiviral compound.It is also said to protect people from attacks by vampires. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=60. ...Read more
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Is it wise to take a 2 month old abroad?
No-not good idea: With all the people around-you don't know what viral diseases they have-the infant/you could get sick. Infants have impaired immunity. If you don't have to take baby-don't until the infant is older-say 6mos-yr. ...Read more
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Low iron what can that mean health wise?
This is serious: "low iron" may be a pop term for anemia, which is always serious and requires finding the cause. Low serum iron generally indicates iron deficiency or perhaps chronic inflammation. Either one requires a search for the reason -- it may be nothing deeper than a non-supplementing vegetarian or heavy bleeding each month, but a cause needs to be identified and the deficiency rx'd for health. ...Read more
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How does cocaine affect you, health wise?
Cocaine: Crack is stimulant, so hyper arousal & agitation & changes in pupil size with increased metabolism are common. ...Read more
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How to tell that your a late bloomer height wise?
Age of growth spurt: Most boys start puberty between ages 10 and 14. If you are 15 and have not started to have genital development and a growth spurt, you are probably a late bloomer. Most such boys reach a normal adult height but it takes them 2-3 years longer than the average boy to get there. ...Read more
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What do you recommend I do to lose weight, like diet wise?
Lose weight: Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables ; 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar ; junk carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda ; caffeinated beverages. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Be physically active with both cardio ; weight training. ...Read more
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Which is better health-wise: eating at a restaurant or at home?
Home: I will generalize for a moment, but eating at home is far healthier than out. The food industry creates processed foods with textures, flavors, smells and colors to stimulate pleasurable senses. However, the result of this is generally poor nutrition with high levels of fat, salt and sugar. ...Read more
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Is it wise to exercise, jog when your gallbladder is not working?
Exercise is good: Exercise as a routine is excellent. You are concerned that your gallbladder is not working. Unless you are having pain from your gallbladder that prevents you from exercising it should be fine. Most likely your gallbladder may have decreased function. Eating a healthy diet and exercising may help. ...Read more
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Is it wise to wait a year before trying again if you have a stillbirth?
Maybe: If your stillbirth occurred in the second half of pregnancy (greater than 20 weeks), your body needs time to recover from the physical and nutritional demands of pregnancy. Pregnancies in less than 6 months can be associated with a slightly higher risk for preterm delivery and growth restriction. Nutritionally, you should at least stay on prenatal vitamins or take supplemental folic acid. ...Read more
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What to do if i smoke 6 packs a day and I am in good health other wise?
Smoking: 1) make a contract with yourself that you will quit 2) have a further plan of support and alternatives 3) if your good health now you probably won't be for long. 4) a general comment would be that nicotine patches or an electronic cigarette might be a good start for you. It would be very difficult to stop cold turkey. If you can talk to your physician or therapist good luck.(chest x-ray?). ...Read more
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Is there anything I should consume, nutrition-wise, in order to increase my height?
Won't happen: At a listed age of 43 there is nothing you can eat or do to increase your height. ...Read more
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Percentage wise, best guess, what would be the negative predictive value of an angiogram?
Angiogram?: Angiography can be invasive, or by ct or mr. It can be done for any organ/blood vessel. Invasive angiography has the highest npv for excluding significant (>50%) coronary artery stenosis and is the gold standard. Coronary cta has a npv of >95%. ...Read more
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I am 5'4" and 193 pounds. I lift weights a lot and try to eat wise. Even with the cardio I do why can't i lose weight ?
Time for hard work: You're doing the right things and beyond continuing to count calories and work as hard as you can with cardio, it's time for you really to educate yourself about eating, fitness, and weight management. A good book, some time with a registered dietician, and if you're not successful in a year, a talk with a surgeon about bariatric surgery are all in order for your long-term health. Stay proactive. ...Read more
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My daughter is 11 years old, 4'8. she weighs 123 lbs. we are trying to figure out what her weight should be, healthy wise?
Bit over-weight: Check the links below for plotting your daughter's weight and height for age, calculate her Body Mass Index, and prediction of her final height, she will fine, https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set2clinical/cj41c072.pdf http://reference.medscape.com/calculator/body-mass-index-percentile-girls http://www.infantchart.com/child/childrenstatureage.php ...Read more
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I feel like im a 25 yr old in an 18 yr olds girl body. I feel like im so far ahead maturity wise then my peers? It sucks help any advice?
Being unique: It's difficult to stand out from one's peers. The good news is that in the natural course of events, one rises over time into peer-groups that ever more closely match your unique mix of qualities. Very athletic people rise into groups of similarly skilled athletes by comparison to whom they differ less. Likewise for academic ability --and maturity. Be patient, talk to an older and wiser mentor. ...Read more
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Best guess percentage wise: are nst's better at confirming angina or ruling it out. I think the test is more accurate one way or the other?
Ruling it out: Like any test, it may have some false results. In low-risk patients the % of false (+) are higher, whereas in high-risk patients the % of false (-) increases. It is most beneficial in intermediate-risk patients--where they are helpful to rule out ischemia caused by coronary artery disease. In my practice, oftentimes a detailed history and physical is sufficient to identify patients at highest risk. ...Read more
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Husband suffers from acute memory lapses that come and go just recently , he is 73 and other wise in good health.....is being scheduled now for M r I.
Ok..: Need to have B12, TSH, VDRL, ANA checked......that will indicate if a treatable cause there. ...Read more