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Archive for July, 2008

Why do people find it so complicated to understand vegetarianism and veganism? Does it bother you too?

? Hala ? asked: I appreciate the broad range of ideas and opinions on YA, but I am still amazed that so many people still don’t understand vegetarianism and veganism. There are all these categories floating around which only serve to confuse everyone. And many people continue to insist that eating chicken or fish occasionally [...]

Where can I find a quality cat food for cats with food allergies?

lmoran176 asked: My cat recently began losing all his fur and was diagnosed with food allergies after eating the same food his entire life (7 years) Now I need to find a quality food that is also economical…..

What remedy or weird thing do you do to alleviate back pain?

chimpstarweasel asked: My back is sore everyday and stiff. Right now my biggest complain is this spot in between my shoulder blades below my neck on the right side of where that hump thing is. It feels horrible. My other complaint is that the muscles around my ribs seem sore and stuff. Like as if [...]

What is this pain in my lower stomach, left abdomen and lower back?

Annette T asked: I did not strain it. I do not have to use the bathroom. I am not on my period for another week and a half. It is a dull constant pain, sometimes a bit strong enough for me to hold my breath. The pain is on my left side [...]

What is the best way to get rid of back pain associated with pregnancy?

dasielady asked: I am 31 weeks into my 40 week pregnancy (over 7 months) and work in an office setting where I sit all day. I make sure to get up every 90 minutes or so to stretch and walk around, but I am getting tremendous back pain the longer I sit, at the [...]

Does anyone know if anesthesia has long-term effects of the mind following an operation? I have concerns?

niceguy asked: My grandmother had an operation for diverticulitis in late 2005 and again in early 2006. She had been fine mentally before this, but ever since, she has been very forgetful: forgetting to take her medications, when she eats, misplacing things, and she has a preoccupation with needing to have bowel movements. She’s always [...]

What is a good food for a cocker spaniel with food allergies?

Kristie R asked: I called the vet b/c my dog keeps biting at her paws and itching like crazy. She also smells when she itches. The vet says it is most likely food allergies. Does anybody know of a dog food I can pick up at any pet store with the vitamins [...]

OH MY gosh. the GYN and ultra.HELP!

bv asked: i had a ct scan done due to stomach pain I’ve been having for months at first my doc thought it was diverticulitis but its not.
My doc called saying there is fluid in my pelvis and that the right ovary is slightly larger than the left ovary and that, that could be normal [...]

What is the natural or original diet for humans? Do any other animals develop food allergies?

Lillian T asked: I’m not asking for philosophical guessing. This might be a question for those who have more knowledge of veternary science, comparative anatomy or maybe anthropology. From what I know about animals, they don’t have food allergies but most have much narrower diets. Are food allergies a product of something different about our [...]

Does anyone know what god food is good for a pet with food allergies?

Ceci Webster asked: I am getting a large breed dog who has food allergies. He is allergic to wheat, corn, and soy products. I am looking for a brand of dog food that is sold in the United States. Does anyone know any or have dogs with a similar condition?