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Archive for September, 2008

Can you get allergy desensitization/immunotherapy shots for food allergies?

octopus asked: Hi, i am allergic to fruits and vegetables, the only ones that i know of that i can eat are mangos, grapes and peppers. usually i just try to eat these groups canned, cooked, or dry. but i really do miss eating them, would getting allergy desensitization/immunotherapy shots help? can you even get [...]

Why are there different levels of vegetarianism?

reesspieces asked: I’m not a vegetarian and probably never could be, but I admire the convictions of those who are. Yet, there’s something I don’t get. Why are there different types? I read that some vegetarians avoid red meats, pork & poultry, but they will eat eggs, fish and seafood. If you believe that it’s [...]

I have a Bullmastiff who has food allergies, I have tried several Natural Foods, does anyone have advice?

Belle Z. asked: I have a 2 year old Bullmastiff who seems to develop a food allergy about 5 months after he is eating any dry dog food. I have tried Nutro Natural Choice, Nature’s Recipe, Costco Lamb & Rice, ect. The vet suggests Benadryl, which is fine, but I need to find [...]

Any ideas of how to alleviate back pain while filing for medical records?

med.recs.girl asked: I have tremendous back pain while I am filing at work. Sitting down will help after about 30 mins of sitting, although, I cannot sit all day. My job requires me to stand at least 6 hours of the day.Chiropractic Business Success Principles

What is the best mattress to choose if you have chronic neck and back pain?

LJ asked: I have a Sleeptec, which is supposed to be top of the line-but I wake up every morning with horrible neck and back pain.Are You Back Pain And Sciatica Sufferer?

Best, high quality, non-synthetic brand(s) of vitamins/mineral supplements?

aquariusdoll asked: In general? Also, if you could provide extra information like the type of multivitamin in addition to the brand(s) for: :
Myself, 19 year old female, extremely poor memory, no illnesses, [Alzheimer's, Asthma, Diverticulitis & Leukemia] in the family, damaged hair, susceptible to colds and ear infections
My father, 58 years old, has Asthma and [...]

What will help lower back pain from standing on hard floor at work?

honeybear asked: I stand on a hard floor for 8 hours a day (everyday) at work. By the time I go home my back is hurting so bad I find it hard to stand up-right and walk. Back belts are not allowed. Is there anything I can do to ease the pain while I’m working?Sciatica [...]

What could be causing my lower left side back pain?

mennogurl asked: I have been in severe, crippling lower left side back pain for over a month now. The pain killers aren’t working, I can’t bend over to do anything without being in pain, and the xray revealed nothing. I can’t sit in my chair at work without being in pain. I [...]

what are the options for malnutrition due to food allergies when in the hospital?

Susan asked: my 19 month old is in hospital for low nutrient levels because has developed an aversion to food but will drink from his bottle if he liked the flavor of his vital jr. but he gags on it, so G.I. tube is what they are wanting for him. any other options?

Question about fiber supplement?

freshbliss asked: If I use more water than it recommends on the label (so that its more palatable) will it do what its is intended to do? [I use about 50% more water - I left a glass on the counter last night, and it never thickened up, which got me thinking......]
I’m taking it for [...]