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Voting Question: does a low blood count mean i have cancer?

i am diabetic and my dr put me on guophase, since taking it i had stomach pains ans felt tired in constant pain couldn't get around felt confused and had to eat often, my level were raised to 300 and over. after three months of this and taking a blood test my dr. said i had a very low blood count. i also have periods that last over 25 days. i stopped taking that medicine and i almost feel back to normal my blood sugar even went back down. is this unusual and what does the low blood count mean. all she said was that it was very low . i have the test and it says wbc normal range 4.0 to 10.5 mines was 14.3 rbc normal range 4.2 to 5.4 mine was 5.70 hgb normal range 12.5 to 19.0 mine was 10.9 anyone know what this means at the same time my eyes were swollen and i had floaters over my right eye looked like it was so swollen i could see my eye lash? oh i am diabetic does this mean i have cancer i do smoke help more

Resolved Question: Wouldn't it be nice to have a dog in every doctor's office to screen for disease?

Mon, Jun 22 05:50 PM Dogs are being trained in Britain as potential life-savers to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels fall to dangerously low levels. Man's best friend already has been shown capable of sniffing out certain cancer cells, and dogs have long been put to work in the hunt for illegal drugs and explosives. Their new front-line role in diabetes care follows recent evidence suggesting a dog's hyper-sensitive nose can detect tiny changes that occur when a person is about to have a hypoglycemic attack. A survey last December by researchers at Queen's University Belfast found 65 percent of 212 people with insulin-dependent diabetes reported that when they had a hypoglycemic episode their pets had reacted by whining, barking, licking or some other display. At the Cancer and Bio-Detection Dogs research centre in Aylesbury, southern England, animal trainers are putting that finding into practice and honing dogs' innate skills.The charity has 17 rescue dogs at various stages of training that will be paired up with diabetic owners, many of them children. "Dogs have been trained to detect certain odours down to parts per trillion, so we are talking tiny, tiny amounts. Their world is really very different to ours," Chief Executive Claire Guest told Reuters TV. The centre was started five years ago by orthopaedic surgeon Dr John Hunt, who wanted to investigate curious anecdotes about dogs pestering their owners repeatedly on parts of their body that were later found to be cancerous.At around the same time, the first hard evidence was being gathered by researchers down the road at Amersham Hospital that dogs could identify bladder cancer from chemicals in urine. The move into diabetes followed the case of Paul Jackson, who told Guest and her team about his dog Tinker who warns him when his sugar levels get too low and he is in danger of collapsing."It's generally licking my face, panting beside me. It depends how far I have gone before he realises," Jackson said. Tinker has now been trained by the Aylesbury centre and is a fully qualified Diabetic Hypo-Alert dog, complete with red jacket to announce himself as a working assistance animal. The centre is continuing work to perfect dogs' ability in spotting signs of cancer. But while dog-lover Guest says it would be nice to have a dog in every doctor's office to screen for disease, ultimately that is not practical. Instead, she hopes the research will lead to the invention of an electronic nose that will mimic a dog's. "At the moment electronic noses are not as advanced as the dogs', they are about 15 years behind. But the work that we are doing and what we are finding out will help scientists advance quickly so that they can use electronic noses to do the same thing," she said.Edit: Bear! You stay away from dogs today...and stairs! : ) more

Resolved Question: Can anyone tell me about my weight loss?

I hadn't been losing weight all the time. My doctor said I had high blood pressure and put me on medication. Although I was told to lose weight I kept my normal diet. It wasn't until I rushed to the hospital which turned out to be a heart palpitation that I decided to change my diet. I found out I had Mitral Valve Prolapse but a mild case that may only cause palpitations from time to time. I'm on meds for that too as a result. Now tell me if this is normal. I stopped eating added salt completely. I still eat some canned foods like tuna but not in abundance so consumption stays really low. I avoid using fatty things like oil and butter and if I do use it, then not very often. No more fast foods...EVER. Sugar consumption is very low. Now i'm 6' 1" and over the past four months I've moved from 212 lbs to 186 lbs. Is this normal. I kinda liked being a bit stocky. My doctor has no contribution to the matter and never explains anything. He just says he know it's not cancer or diabetes because I don't have any signs or symptoms and the weight loss is probably because of the diet change. Although I agree with that, I still don't like the word probably. It's too uncertain. Doctors really know how to make you stressed. Any opinions? more

Voting Question: Recovery time after prostate surgery?

My father is 74.He underwent prostate surgery 5 weeks back.(no cancer). He still has not gained bladder control. Last four days he has tremendous weakness and is unable to walk within the house.Blood sugar and b.p. found lower than limits.He is getting treated for low sugar and b.p. Is this weakness related to the surgery? How much time it will take to gain complete bladder control? How long it can take to come back to routine? He has high b.p. and diabetes which is generally under control with medicines. more

Resolved Question: Plz i need help ASAP in personal fitness?

21. Which of the following statements accurately describes the path of oxygenated blood? Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left atrium via the pulmonary arteries Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the right atrium via the pulmonary veins Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left atrium via the pulmonary veins Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left ventricle via the pulmonary veins 22. Blood pressure is considered high if it stays at ________ or higher. 120/80 95/40 130/70 140/90 23. Which of the following statements is not true? Pulmonary arteries carry blood to both lungs Blood is distributed throughout the body from the aorta The coronary arteries supply the heart with blood Wastes are carried by the blood from the body to the heart through the left ventricle 24. The ___________ is a strong wall of muscle that contracts to create a suction in the chest to draw in air and expand the lungs. When the muscle relaxes, the chest cavity decreases and the air is pushed out. Pulmonary artery Breathing apparatus Trachea Diaphragm 25. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Consuming high sugar food right before exercising will give the body a boost of energy for your workout. The body relies on stored energy to fuel a workout. Diabetes is a disorder involving the way the body handles sugar. Eating too much sugar immediately before or during exercise can increase the risk of gastrointestinal problems 26. Select the answer below that best describes how the lungs are kept free of germs and dirt from the air. The alveoli act as filters for the lungs collecting particles of dirt and germs to be exhaled when the diaphragm relaxes Tiny hairs known as cilia clean the trachea of dirt and germs before it can enter the lungs Hairs known as cilia, found inside the alveoli, collect the dirt and germs to be expelled from the lungs Mucus found in the bronchial tubes collects dirt and germs that gets into your lungs. Tiny hairs called cilia work to sweep out the debris collected to keep your lungs clean. 27. The term “a smoker’s cough” refers to ________________ , which is caused by a long-term inflammation of the bronchi. Emphysema Lung cancer Chronic bronchitis Cilia degeneration 28. Slow-twitch muscles are needed for: Quick, short bursts of energy for high intensity Endurance activities Speed or power activities Low endurance and short duration exercises 29. Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Voluntary Come in pairs Attach to the bones through tendons Made up of long, cylindrical fibers Striated muscles Cardiac muscles Smooth muscles Contracted muscles more

Resolved Question: 9 Personal fitness questions?

Voting Question: Dizzy, stomach pain, throat spasms and contriction, swelling of subglotis?

Dizzy, stomach pain, throat spasms and contriction, swelling of subglotis? Hi everyone. This is a mystery to me and my doctors. So anyone who wants to be a doctor, is in med school or is a doctor, post your guesses and I'll answer when I have a response. Here are my symptoms FOR THE PAST 6 WEEKS: 1.Dizzy spells (about 2 a week) and occastional vertigo (less than 1 a week) 2. Stomach pains- wrenching, twisting; most of the day; does not change in correspondence to diet changes (I haven't had caffine, chocolate, coffee, tomatoes, any sauces in 6 weeks and am on a low-fat, low fiber, low sugar, low wheat diet because they do not know what I have) 3. Headaches- occasional migranes- I take no pain medication for it. 4. Pulsations of the knee (as in the front- like knee cap), neck (both sides) and inner elbow (not contstantly only when not moving 5. Throat Constriction and esphasgous spasms (I've had to go to the ER due to hyperventalition because of the spasms where they administer albutercol [a tranquilizer- 1/2 mg] to calm the spasms- happened twice in past 6 weeks) 6. Nausea- continuous, aggravated by certain smells (like citrus fruit, coffee and BBQ), sometimes causes lack of appitite 7. Bruising more easily and more severly MEDICATIONS: I've done two courses of amoxycillian (12 days each- 3 times a day) I've tried Zantac for 17 days and it made everything more severe. Taken of zantac and told to take tums 6 times a day (2 tablets) IF IT HELPS, it doesn't so I haven't used it more than 5 days after prescribed. Blood tests are negative for allergies (including gluten allergy), Epstien Barr (EBV), mono, strep--4 times each. Endoscopy showed irrated stomach lining, esophagous and subglotis. Throat is red, not sore, however feels constricted. ENT said it is not from Ear Nose or Throat. Pulmonologist said lung function is above normal and no allergies and no pulmonary hypertention. GI- preformed endoscopy and ultrasound (inflammed but nothing else) Internist- sent for metabolic tests (pancreatic enzymes are all elevated--especially amylase) Cardiologist- heart is working perfectly, no water around heart. I have LOW blood pressure, normal pulse, LOW cholesterol, LOW-not too low- blood sugar. The stomach pains, which are wrenching and twisting in nature, are in the center of my torso (below my rib cage) and also to the left of the place in the center. From what the GI doctor tells me, that is either the pancreas or the stomach. Also, I have been fatigued and over tired. I have fallen asleep while exercising and have been forced to give up exercising (its been 4 out of the 6 weeks that I haven't exercised--I usually ran 3 miles a day and worked out at the gym (weight lifiting) twice a week before). I haven't gained or lost much weight. Also, I am a female weighing 147 (or so) at 5 feet 6 inches. I am aged between 18-25 (I rather not give my exact age, thank you for understanding). The most powerful and annoying symptoms (also the most continuous) are the ABDOMEN PAINS, THROAT CONSTRICTION and the NAUSEA. Thank you in advance for all your suggestions. And please don't write go to a symptom checker website. I would like to have human input. I do have the ability to check those websites; however, i chose not to because they are not the product of an expirence of an illness/symptoms or education in medicine. Also, there is no possibility of me being pregnant. I am not married and have not participacipated in any form of sexual acts, of course kissing is excluded. I have also had x rays of the abdomen with normal results. I do not have cancer of the throat, tounge, esophogus, stomach, uterus, ovaries, or blood. The biopsy results turned up negative, so far. THANK GOODNESS! I have a normal white blood cell count- so my body is not fighting an infection- at least that is what the doctor's think. No one has displayed symptoms like mine who have spent time with me (therefore, the doctors have inferred it is not contagious). I have not had a fever, yet, in the past 6 weeks. I have been hospitalized for rehydration (through ringer's lactate) for 2 days and 1 night because I was dehydrated at the beggining of this (6 weeks ago) where it began with migrane, bloodshot eyes, dehydration and dizzy spells. I was admitted and watched overnight. 3 days ago - 5 days left to answer. Additional Details The reason anxiety is not what the doctors are looking for is because I have physical symptoms that show inflammation of different organs and tenderness when physically examed. Also, they tried antianxiety medications that didn't work. more

Voting Question: dizzy, stomach pain, throat spasms and contriction, swelling of subglotis?

Hi everyone. This is a mystery to me and my doctors. So anyone who wants to be a doctor, is in med school or is a doctor, post your guesses and I'll answer when I have a response. Here are my symptoms FOR THE PAST 6 WEEKS: 1.Dizzy spells (about 2 a week) and occastional vertigo (less than 1 a week) 2. Stomach pains- wrenching, twisting; most of the day; does not change in correspondence to diet changes (I haven't had caffine, chocolate, coffee, tomatoes, any sauces in 6 weeks and am on a low-fat, low fiber, low sugar, low wheat diet because they do not know what I have) 3. Headaches- occasional migranes- I take no pain medication for it. 4. Pulsations of the knee (as in the front- like knee cap), neck (both sides) and inner elbow (not contstantly only when not moving 5. Throat Constriction and esphasgous spasms (I've had to go to the ER due to hyperventalition because of the spasms where they administer albutercol [a tranquilizer- 1/2 mg] to calm the spasms- happened twice in past 6 weeks) 6. Nausea- continuous, aggravated by certain smells (like citrus fruit, coffee and BBQ), sometimes causes lack of appitite 7. Bruising more easily and more severly MEDICATIONS: I've done two courses of amoxycillian (12 days each- 3 times a day) I've tried Zantac for 17 days and it made everything more severe. Taken of zantac and told to take tums 6 times a day (2 tablets) IF IT HELPS, it doesn't so I haven't used it more than 5 days after prescribed. Blood tests are negative for allergies (including gluten allergy), Epstien Barr (EBV), mono, strep--4 times each. Endoscopy showed irrated stomach lining, esophagous and subglotis. Throat is red, not sore, however feels constricted. ENT said it is not from Ear Nose or Throat. Pulmonologist said lung function is above normal and no allergies and no pulmonary hypertention. GI- preformed endoscopy and ultrasound (inflammed but nothing else) Internist- sent for metabolic tests (pancreatic enzymes are all elevated--especially amylase) Cardiologist- heart is working perfectly, no water around heart. I have LOW blood pressure, normal pulse, LOW cholesterol, LOW-not too low- blood sugar. The stomach pains, which are wrenching and twisting in nature, are in the center of my torso (below my rib cage) and also to the left of the place in the center. From what the GI doctor tells me, that is either the pancreas or the stomach. Also, I have been fatigued and over tired. I have fallen asleep while exercising and have been forced to give up exercising (its been 4 out of the 6 weeks that I haven't exercised--I usually ran 3 miles a day and worked out at the gym (weight lifiting) twice a week before). I haven't gained or lost much weight. Also, I am a female weighing 147 (or so) at 5 feet 6 inches. I am aged between 18-25 (I rather not give my exact age, thank you for understanding). The most powerful and annoying symptoms (also the most continuous) are the ABDOMEN PAINS, THROAT CONSTRICTION and the NAUSEA. Thank you in advance for all your suggestions. And please don't write go to a symptom checker website. I would like to have human input. I do have the ability to check those websites; however, i chose not to because they are not the product of an expirence of an illness/symptoms or education in medicine. Also, there is no possibility of me being pregnant. I am not married and have not participacipated in any form of sexual acts, of course kissing is excluded. I have also had x rays of the abdomen with normal results. I do not have cancer of the throat, tounge, esophogus, stomach, uterus, ovaries, or blood. The biopsy results turned up negative, so far. THANK GOODNESS! I have a normal white blood cell count- so my body is not fighting an infection- at least that is what the doctor's think. No one has displayed symptoms like mine who have spent time with me (therefore, the doctors have inferred it is not contagious). I have not had a fever, yet, in the past 6 weeks. I have been hospitalized for rehydration (through ringer's lactate) for 2 days and 1 night because I was dehydrated at the beggining of this (6 weeks ago) where it began with migrane, bloodshot eyes, dehydration and dizzy spells. I was admitted and watched overnight.The reason anxiety is not what the doctors are looking for is because I have physical symptoms that show inflammation of different organs and tenderness when physically examed. Also, they tried antianxiety medications that didn't work. more

Voting Question: Doctors to Be---Doctors---Guessers---Researchers! HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE?

Resolved Question: need health help, important!?

11. The goal of _____________________ as part of the cool down is to relax the muscles and improve their maximum range of motion. (1 point) Easy breathing techniques Static stretching Light activity Posing 12. ___________________, which involves holding a muscle at greater than resting lengths for 20 to 30 seconds, is the best way to improve flexibility. (1 point) Callisthenic training Weight training Static stretching Yoga and pilates 13. The term ________________ refers to the bending movement around a joint. (1 point) Flexion Endurance Extension Stretching 14. The straightening movement of muscles at a joint is referred to as ____________. (1 point) Flexion Endurance Extension Stretching For questions 15-19, match the term with the correct phrase it corresponds to, by filling in the blank with the letter of the corresponding phrase. Phrases A. Stretching a muscle beyond its usual maximum extension B. Each muscle must be stretched individually to improve flexibility C. Slow, controlled movements through a full range of motion, best for warm up D. Holding stretches for 20 seconds, best for cool down E. Small but consistent increases in range of motion 15. Overload (1 point) 16. Progression (1 point) 17. Specificity (1 point) 18. Dynamic (1 point) 19. Static (1 point) 20. Range of motion (R.O.M.) exercises can help to improve ________________ as well. (1 point) Progression Overload Flexibility Bone density 21. Which of the following statements accurately describes the path of oxygenated blood? (1 point) Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left atrium via the pulmonary arteries Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the right atrium via the pulmonary veins Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left atrium via the pulmonary veins Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left ventricle via the pulmonary veins 22. Blood pressure is considered high if it stays at ________ or higher. (1 point) 120/80 95/40 130/70 140/90 23. Which of the following statements is not true? (1 point) Pulmonary arteries carry blood to both lungs Blood is distributed throughout the body from the aorta The coronary arteries supply the heart with blood Wastes are carried by the blood from the body to the heart through the left ventricle 24. The ___________ is a strong wall of muscle that contracts to create a suction in the chest to draw in air and expand the lungs. When the muscle relaxes, the chest cavity decreases and the air is pushed out. (1 point) Pulmonary artery Breathing apparatus Trachea Diaphragm 25. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (1 point) Consuming high sugar food right before exercising will give the body a boost of energy for your workout. The body relies on stored energy to fuel a workout. Diabetes is a disorder involving the way the body handles sugar. Eating too much sugar immediately before or during exercise can increase the risk of gastrointestinal problems 26. Select the answer below that best describes how the lungs are kept free of germs and dirt from the air. (1 point) The alveoli act as filters for the lungs collecting particles of dirt and germs to be exhaled when the diaphragm relaxes Tiny hairs known as cilia clean the trachea of dirt and germs before it can enter the lungs Hairs known as cilia, found inside the alveoli, collect the dirt and germs to be expelled from the lungs Mucus found in the bronchial tubes collects dirt and germs that gets into your lungs. Tiny hairs called cilia work to sweep out the debris collected to keep your lungs clean. 27. The term “a smoker’s cough” refers to ________________ , which is caused by a long-term inflammation of the bronchi. (1 point) Emphysema Lung cancer Chronic bronchitis Cilia degeneration 28. Slow-twitch muscles are needed for: (1 point) Quick, short bursts of energy for high intensity Endurance activities Speed or power activities Low endurance and short duration exercises 29. Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Voluntary Come in pairs Attach to the bones through tendons Made up of long, cylindrical fibers (1 point) Striated muscles Cardiac muscles Smooth muscles Contracted muscles 30. Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Involuntary Found in internal organs Can stretch or maintain tension for long periods of time (1 point) Striated muscles Cardiac muscles Smooth muscles Skeletal muscles 31. ________________is the capacity of your body's muscles to generate extreme amounts of force in a short period of time using anaerobic energy. (1 point) Muscular endurance Cardiac endurance Muscular strength Cardio-pulmonary health 32. Which of the following more

Resolved Question: anyone like phys-ed help plllz!?

21. Which of the following statements accurately describes the path of oxygenated blood? (1 point) Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left atrium via the pulmonary arteries Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the right atrium via the pulmonary veins Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left atrium via the pulmonary veins Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left ventricle via the pulmonary veins 22. Blood pressure is considered high if it stays at ________ or higher. (1 point) 120/80 95/40 130/70 140/90 23. Which of the following statements is not true? (1 point) Pulmonary arteries carry blood to both lungs Blood is distributed throughout the body from the aorta The coronary arteries supply the heart with blood Wastes are carried by the blood from the body to the heart through the left ventricle 24. The ___________ is a strong wall of muscle that contracts to create a suction in the chest to draw in air and expand the lungs. When the muscle relaxes, the chest cavity decreases and the air is pushed out. (1 point) Pulmonary artery Breathing apparatus Trachea Diaphragm 25. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (1 point) Consuming high sugar food right before exercising will give the body a boost of energy for your workout. The body relies on stored energy to fuel a workout. Diabetes is a disorder involving the way the body handles sugar. Eating too much sugar immediately before or during exercise can increase the risk of gastrointestinal problems 26. Select the answer below that best describes how the lungs are kept free of germs and dirt from the air. (1 point) The alveoli act as filters for the lungs collecting particles of dirt and germs to be exhaled when the diaphragm relaxes Tiny hairs known as cilia clean the trachea of dirt and germs before it can enter the lungs Hairs known as cilia, found inside the alveoli, collect the dirt and germs to be expelled from the lungs Mucus found in the bronchial tubes collects dirt and germs that gets into your lungs. Tiny hairs called cilia work to sweep out the debris collected to keep your lungs clean. 27. The term “a smoker’s cough” refers to ________________ , which is caused by a long-term inflammation of the bronchi. (1 point) Emphysema Lung cancer Chronic bronchitis Cilia degeneration 28. Slow-twitch muscles are needed for: (1 point) Quick, short bursts of energy for high intensity Endurance activities Speed or power activities Low endurance and short duration exercises 29. Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Voluntary Come in pairs Attach to the bones through tendons Made up of long, cylindrical fibers (1 point) Striated muscles Cardiac muscles Smooth muscles Contracted muscles 30. Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Involuntary Found in internal organs Can stretch or maintain tension for long periods of time (1 point) Striated muscles Cardiac muscles Smooth muscles Skeletal muscles 31. ________________is the capacity of your body's muscles to generate extreme amounts of force in a short period of time using anaerobic energy. (1 point) Muscular endurance Cardiac endurance Muscular strength Cardio-pulmonary health 32. Which of the following statements is TRUE about protein? (1 point) The more protein and protein supplements you eat, the more muscle you will gain or maintain. Excess protein is stored by the body as fat. Excess proteins are stored as amino acids in the muscle tissue. Protein is the primary source of energy for the body. 33. Three important factors affect an aerobic workout: (1 point) Overload, progression, and frequency Overload, frequency, and duration Intensity, duration, and speed Frequency, duration, and intensity 34. The body utilizes ____________ that is stored in the muscles to perform anaerobic exercises (1 point) sugar protein ATP fat 35. Renal circulation is responsible for waste removal via the __________, which filter much of the waste from the blood. (1 point) Liver Small intestines Pancreas Kidneys 36. Blood also passes through the small intestine and liver during which type of circulation. (1 point) Pulmonary circulation Renal circulation Portal circulation Cardiac circulation 37. Dehydration is known to: (1 point) Not affect brain functions. Slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism Lead to cases of diarrhea Cause skin to take on a soft, supple texture 38. The________ is the major artery that supplies blood to the entire body. (1 point) Pulmonary artery Cardiac artery Vena cava Aorta 39. Which of the following can act as a diuretic? (1 point) Water Milk Coffee Chamomile tea 40. ______________ is the sum of body cell mass and extracellular mass. (1 point) Fat Lipid count Cel more

Voting Question: Diabetes & HPV Vaccine [Cervical Cancer Jab]?

I wonder if you can all help me here, i'm due for the first of three HPV vaccines [the cervical cancer jab] in the next 1-2 months, being offered by all secondary schools in the UK, and im 15 years old. i'm also diabetic, and i was just wondering whether i could be more at risk of getting after-effects, or getting higher/lower blood sugars than normal? or whether it would effect me in anyway, just so i can keep look out? thankyou, holly;;x more

Voting Question: Would this work to help with acne and acne scars? #2?

Key Ingredients: Vitamin A is important for the prevention of night blindness and other eye problems, as well as some skin disorders, such as acne. It is also important in the formation of bones and teeth. Numerous other benefits include maintenance and repair of epithelial tissue, of which skin and mucous membranes are (1) composed, protection against infections, and antioxidant cell protection. Vitamin B Complex: Eight different nutrients make up the Vitamin B Complex: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin, and Folic Acid. Though grouped as a family, they each perform unique and separate functions, which include enhancing the metabolic rate by breaking down fats, carbohydrates and protein for energy, and maintaining healthy nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver, and brain function. They are important for heart health and are an effective aid in lowering cholesterol. B-complex vitamins also act as coenzymes, helping enzymes to react (2) chemically with other substances. Vitamin C is critical for numerous metabolic functions, including tissue growth and repair, glandular functions, and healthy gums. It aids in the production of anti-stress hormones and interferon (an immune- system protein), and it can combine with toxic substances, such as certain heavy metals, and render them harmless so they can be eliminated from the body. Vitamin C works synergistically with Vitamins A and E; that is, when working together, they have a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects. Supplementation of this vitamin is critical, as the body cannot manufacture it.(3) Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin required for absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus. It is especially important for the growth and development of bones and teeth. It protects against muscle weakness and aids in heartbeat regulation.(4) Lutein is an important antioxidant for eye and skin health. Research also suggests that Lutein found in blood serum may be linked with less thickening of arterial walls.(5) Lycopene is a phytochemical found to reduce the risk of prostate and lung cancer. With correct dosages, Lycopene may also reduce the risk of digestive cancers. Astaxanthin eases arthritis and joint pain, sore muscles, and protects against heart disease. It is a potent antioxidant derived from micro algae. Because it crosses the blood/brain barrier, it offers oxidative protection for the nervous system. Zeaxanthin protects cells in the eyes from free radical damage, which may reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant that aids in protecting the liver and pancreas.(6) Green Tea Leaf Extract is used to lower cholesterol levels, stimulate the immune system, and regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. Amino Acid Complex important for metabolic functions, such as helping the brain receive and send messages. Facilitates the absorption and assimilation of vitamins and minerals by the body. Herbal Energy Blend (Peppermint leaf, Rhodiola rosea root, Eleuthero): Promotes stress-relieving effects for added energy, which contribute to immune system enhancement. Also aids in digestion. more

Resolved Question: Death, did she accept it?

I asked this before, and didn't get any good answers, so I'll ask again. First let me say my mother was a cancer survivor 3 time in the past 36 years. This was the 4th. A few months ago she started having low blood sugar levels and wasn't eating. She was admitted to the hospital on a Monday night. The doctors did their tests and procedures for days. I visited every day, taking care of her. And she was doing pretty well at this time. One week later the doctors diagnosed her with cancer throughout her body. She did not cry. I really think she knew, but it's too late to ask her now. Anyhow I stayed with her on Tuesday and she said she did not want any treatment. A DNR was in place. Then on Wednesday there was a dramatic change. Her whole body was in total shut down. She lay in bed, moaning in pain, but otherwise unresponsive. How could this happen so quickly? I got the doctors to put her on pain meds. She was given a fentynol patch. She still seemed to be in pain. That evening she was taken to hospice. Still in pain and having a hard time breathing, she was put on morphine. (I learned the fentynol patch would take 12 hours to get in her system) Eventually the morphine worked, and she did quiet down and rested peacefully. Her blood sugar level dropped, and the death rattle started. My mother took her last breath at 1:20am. Should I have pushed the first doctors to put her on better pain meds? Should I have tried talking her into any treatment? Do you think she accepted death since this all happened so quickly, or was she just that sick? Do you think God was there to comfort her? Serious answers only please. more

Resolved Question: Is this right i got mail from some of my friend.?

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I have gained a ton of weight due to thyroid cancer. I went to try on my dress last night and my mom said it would not zip. I had a huge panic attack and cried. Then she got my dad. He was able to zip it up after I raised my hands and they pulled the dress up higher on my torso. It's very very tight due to the boning, but I can breathe. I understand it's actually supposed to be tight, so I'm wondering if perhaps I'm just not used to this style dress yet? My wedding is Saturday, so I am out of options. I have to eat because I am very sensitive and I get low blood sugar quickly.The dress definitely felt better after I wore it for a few minutes. I wish I took my sister in law's advice and had a ribbon style corset back put in, instead of a zipper.no back fat showing! Well minimal back fat. more

Resolved Question: Health Questions. Please Help?

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First let me say my mother was a cancer survivor 3 times in the past 36 years. A few months ago she was having low blood sugar levels and wasn't eating. She was admitted to the hospital on a Monday night. The doctors did their tests and procedures for days. I visited her everyday, taking care of her, The next Monday the doctors diagnosed her with cancer throughout her body. She did not cry. I really don't know if she already knew. Do you think she did? Anyhow I stayed with her Tuesday, She said she did not want any treatment. On Wednesday her body was totally shutting itself down. She lay in bed, moaning in pain, but otherwise unresponsive. I pushed the doctors to put her on pain meds. They gave her a fentynol patch. Wednesday at 5pm she was admitted to hospice. She still seemed to be in pain. Hospice put her on morphine at 8pm. I learned that the fentynal patch would take 12 hours to get into her system. With the morphine she did eventually quiet. Her blood sugar level dropped. The death rattle started. My mother peacefully took her last breath at 1:20am. Could I have done anything differently? Should I have pushed the first doctors for better pain meds? Should I have insisted she try treatment? Do you think she accepted death? Most days I am ok with everything. Other days I question my actions. Did I do right by her? Serious answers only, please more

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Ok, I work 7:40pm-5:40am (nights). After engaging into a long conversation on working the night shift, my girlfriend pulled a study about the night shift. The study involved a couple people working normal 9-5's and put them in a building with no windows and no clocks to work for 10 days. The study showed that the ones that worked the night shift developed higher blood pressure and low blood sugar. I argued that these people weren't used to that schedule and that they must be on a long term regime to show normal signs. I was wondering if any of you maybe have read any studies or have any links to studies that prove (or disprove) either of these theories? I'm thinking that if you treat the night shift identical to a day shift, consistently, for a few years, that you'll be just as healthy and have the same chances of having a heart-attack, developing cancer, etc, etc. more

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Well im 16 and athletic. did have really bad anxiety but im over coming it and dont have it really at all anymore. But i have like these sharp pains in my head and it feels really compacted and i dont feel myself. always feels like i have a headeache..?|?|?? i think i have cancer or a brain tumour and i dont know if it still can be anxiety or not... c((((( i had my blood drawn about 2 months ago to look at my blood count, and seems to be normal, Doctor said i could have low blood sugar. Got my eyes checked 20-20.)))) please help me? HELP;) more

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Well im 16 and athletic. did have really bad anxiety but im over coming it and dont have it really at all anymore. But i have like these sharp pains in my head and it feels really compacted and i dont feel myself. i think i have cancer or a brain tumour and i dont know if it still can be anxiety or not... c((((( i had my blood drawn about 2 months ago to look at my blood count, and seems to be normal, Doctor said i could have low blood sugar. Got my eyes checked 20-20.)))) please help me?i shake alot to. like my hands. Maybe it could be the way i am eating or something? more

Resolved Question: If conspiracies don't exist, why did Rumsfeld force the FDA to drop their ban on Aspartame, a known toxin?

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My diabetic mother in law has metastatic mammary carcinoma. It was in 8 of 10 of the lymph nodes removed. When discovered, it had already traveled to the pelvic bone, the spine, and along the outer chest wall on her left side. It had also traveled to the liver and pancreas. She has been through 3 different rounds of chemo and has tolerated it well. In November, she found a knot where the original site was. A petscan revealed that it was cancerous and it was back along the chest wall and had grown in the liver and traveled to the lungs. The doctor started her on a new chemo(thrid kind) and she her body totally rejected it. On Christmas Day we took her to the hospital and her Albumin was very low, her White blood count was down to 1900 and she had a severe bladder infection and the lower left lobe of her lung was collapsed and her blood sugar was over 500 and they found ulcers in her stomach and upper intestine(I think this was because of the oral cancer drug) which was negative for cancer cells. The doctor gave her amino acids and admitted her where we stayed for a week. her lung function got better, but she seemed very disoriented. Now it's the end of January and after a petscan the doctor says it is spreading in the liver and lung and that there are now pockets of cancer around the liver. she then started her fourth kind of chemo something they call the red devil. She took one dose and her blood suger went to 586, and her lbilirubin started to rise, while her white blood count stayed above 13,000. At the last bloodwork, her bilirubin was at 13, it has climbed from 6 to 13 from Monday to Thursday. I need to know if a liver can possibly re-start itself after this much damage. The chemo shrunk the tumors, but without the liver functioning we know there is no hope. How high can the bilirubin go before it is fatal? more

Resolved Question: Why no answers from doctors?

my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer recently..shes bleeding from it, hemoglobin is 7 (whatever that means)..shes getting weaker by the day, gets dizzy when she walks or stands up.. they did a biopsy recently but still couldnt tell us what stage the cancer is..they said theres more than one cancer cell type (again i dont understand)..they placed an order for her at the hospital for blood if she feels like shes gonna pass out then she needs to call an ambulance.. she has other health issues...uncontrollable diabetes, has had stints put in her heart, a pacemaker, has had 2 mild heart attacks...and other health issues... anyway they plan on doing surgery "to see what they can take out...if they can take it out.." i live two states away from her and am a nervous wreck..im planning on going to the state where she lives soon.. im just so worried about them opening her up...its risky very risky for her to have surgery... and not to mention if... we lost my grandmother two years ago to cancer.. has anyone had any experience with this kind of thing? * 57 minutes ago * - 3 days left to answer. Additional Details 56 minutes ago sorry this came up in wrong category 12 minutes ago she checks her blood sugar and gives herself injections.. its uncontrollable cause sometimes it can b over 300 and sometimes its really low.. im just so worried...im not ready to say goodbye to my mother yet... thanx to all that responds more

Resolved Question: Personal Fitness ?

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Resolved Question: Why does PBS cook with fat, butter, and sugar?

Has PBS failed in its responsibility to the public? Over 90% of the cooking shows I see on TV show refined sugar, butter, and excessive olive oil in its recipes. They seem to say that olive oil is healthy. It's not. It's easy to cook healthy and tasty equivalents. Can we apply pressure to show cooking that does not lead to: Obesity High Blood Pressure Heart Disease Some Cancers, and Diabetes? What's your take. Should PBS be forced to show cooking methods that are safe for most Americans? NOTE: Populations that eat primarily low-fat vegetarian diets have extremely low rates of the diseases I listed. SOURCE: Dr. Dean Ornish more

Resolved Question: Why do Americans choose drugs and surgery over lifestyle improvements?

Dr. Dean Ornish references scientific studies that substantiate that a low-fat vegetarian diet, exercise will minimize the risk of Western diseases like: - Obesity - High Blood Pressure - Heart Disease - Cancers - Diabetes These diseases are rare in populations that eat low-fat vegetarian diets. Why do Americans choose invasive surgical procedures and drugs with tremendous side effects, rather than choosing a healthy diet and exercise regimine? Why do all the cooking shows on PBS demonstrate very tastety, but very unhealthy meals? (They all use excess fats, oils, sugars, alcohol, and refined carbohydrates. I'm still looking for a healthy meal prepared on PBS.) Are media, medicine, insurance, and drug companies so obsesed with their balance sheet that optimal health is rounded off? Please help me understand this mystery. How do people put up with this? more

Resolved Question: I have health questions I need help with?!?

____________ is the cancer of blood and marrow. The only venemous mammal in the world is the ____________ Excessively low blood sugar in the body is called ___________ For non smokers, _____________ cancer is most common among women. Metformin and sulfonylureas are prescribed to control _____________ only. Excessive high glucose in the body is called ____________. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: How can I prevent these things from happening to my Chihuahua?

How can I prevent these things from happening to my Chihuahua? low blood sugar, seizures, skin problems, cancer of the testicles, colds, stress, Corneal dryness, Epilepsy, allergies, Heart disease, and Hydrocephalus? more

Resolved Question: How can I improve the diet of Westerners?

Scientific research clearly shows that diets with high fat, high sugar, highly refined diets (as promoted by media) are leading to a very high rate of disease among those living the typical Western lifestyle. This leads to diseases such as: High Blood pressure Heart Disease Diabetes Obesity Cancers The disease incident rates in populations eating less fat and refined carbs is absurdly low. Why isn't the media taking the charge? Why aren't people outraged? Is it a lack of information? What can I do as an individual to help address this problem? Reference: Dr. Dean Ornish research more

Resolved Question: diabetes type 2 and fusterated with doctors?

i am having such a hard time with doctors. last feb i was sick and so i went to the doctor. thats when they told me i was type 2 diabetic. they put me on metformin and told me to change my diet and exercise more. no biggie. ever since that visit, i havent felt the same. i am sick ALL the time. i went to my doctor every couple of weeks. ive had tons of blood work done. the only thing they ever find in my blood work is a high white blood cell count that hasnt gone down. but they cant find the infection causing it. i have gone for a couple second opinions. i have gone to a couple women health doctors. i even saw a cancer doctor that tried to say i had leukemia. but all my tests came back good. one doctor after another and no one can find out why im always sick now. i keep getting every excuse for my symtoms. they say there from the diabetes.. the ONLY other medication i was even on was the depo birthconrol shot. i stopped that a year ago before the diabetes hoping to get pregnant for the first time. they say its stress.. work related.. and another one only lectured me on smoking. i understand smoking isnt good. but would smoking alone make me sick all the time.. cmon!! i had runs all the time. i felt bloated and nasty. i got horrible headaches. sick to my stomach. light headed and dizzy spells. low blood sugars every morning. i would even eat right before bed. i would wake up with 50's and 60's. i would feel really disoriented and drink orange juice or something loaded with carbs to wake up every morning. then the orange juice would bring my blood sugar up so quickly that i would get headaches. then it was an every morning ritual to take ibuprofin. i hated it. the doctor wouldnt change the meds or the doeses no matter how much i complained. i was told it will take time to get use to the meds and control the diabetes. so almost everyday it was like work bed work bed cause im always not feeling well to do anything else!! out of fusteration, i have stopped taking all meds. for a month now. i have felt a TON better. all the stomach problems went away. i havent had any headaches. i started taking vitamins too. im not so tired anymore. i know it had to be the medication. but here is my problem now. i keep an eye on my blood sugar. but its going high now. i am trying the best i can i eat better and control it that way. but unless i eat greens 24/7 i cant. im seeing high 100's in the mornings and mid afternoons. the highest has been 180. but on the plus side, im not going low at night. when i wake up its 90's usually. ugh!! i know i need to go back to the doctor or a doctor. but how do i get them to actually LISTEN to me. my insurance is terrible and i cant afford to keep jumping around doctor to doctor. im getting tired of them running tests i can not afford!! has anyone else had this problem or can anyone offer any advice? more

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i know about lung cancer and everything but was wondering the more subtle effects of cig smoke, like i know it raises P450 liver enzyme activity, but i was wondering what other effects it has on body NOT lung or other sorts of cancers I KNOW THAT, im wondering about SHORT TERM/MEDIUM EFFECTS only. like can it lower blood sugar levels etc if u smoke a lot? and i mean A LOT like up to 80 per day in the short term. i dont want some sermon on how bad it is to smoke. i fooking know that. more

Resolved Question: Food Label, quiz please help assist me on this?

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Resolved Question: Cholesterol level..........?

my cholesterol level is high, i have hormone problems due to brain cancer, my blood sugar level gets low easily so i must always have a sweet chocolate carried around, i get tired easily, and sleeping is my part time job. weigh at 37.3kg, height 142cm. 19 years old studying at a university in malaysia. other than eating healthy & exercise, what else could i do to keep my cholesterol level normal? more

Resolved Question: Do you think i have diabetes? are these some symptoms?

i am always hungry, and crave sugar. i always drink a lot of water and crave water too. no matter how much i drink i always am thirsty. i go to the bathroom a lot (if 5-7 times a day is a lot). i have dry skin... i am really skinny and cant gain weight. i always feel fatigue, espeically when i think about it. like i dont feel like i want to lift up my arms... yeah... i run a lot, and am pretty good at it. but i get tired easily when i run... like fatigue wise... do u think i have diabetes? should i get checked up with my doctor? oh and diabetes runs in my family, as well as heart disease, cancer.. everything bad. oh and if it matters, my blood pressure is really low, like 20 points lower than healthy. my cholesteral is really low... my heart rate is about 50 (resting) and normal is 60.... yeah.... please help...!! oh and i drink about a little more than a gallon and a quart of water a day!!!OMG now im freaking out!! okay so.... i am always fatigue..... i dont know if this is cause i do xc i dont really gain weight or loose weight, i just stay extremely skinny im always hungry im always thirsty i urinate a lot (even though i drink a lot of water it is never clear or close to clear) i have itchy skin and sometimes i itch it so much i get a bump on my skin i am always moody, but im a teenager i had a cold for three weeks and it wouldnt go away. i get numb on my hands but that could be because of running i am not impotent (not even close, the opposite :D) i think i really want to see my doctor now but when i tell my parents, they start laughing and say that im crazy and i dont have it. can i still get it even though i am extremely active??i have low blood pressure, really low not high more

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These are NOT Illnesses, but only symptoms that you must learn to ask yourself—“from which of the five causes does it come from???” These are the symptoms that were once known as real illnesses; that YOU can now learn to reverse or prevent, and/or improved by yourself with my self-healing methods. There are two words that will make this possible to do or impossible to do: These two words have a magic all their own –they are magical because they remind me of “Open Sesame” --- once you use these words they open a new life for you if you apply them or close the door to it, they are called: Discipline and Dedication. With out these magical words nothing is possible—I will give you the path to a new life, but you must walk it and never get off of it -- until the day that your real cause-point is found and eliminated. Which one do you have and from which cause--point did it come from??? 1. Over-acidity??? 2. The Chemical World??? 3. The Living World??? 4. The Nutritional World??? 5. 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Resolved Question: Can you name some reasons to go vegetarian?

ONE HUNDRED & ONE REASONS TO GO VEGETARIAN People Land Air Water Efficiency Animals Health PEOPLE Every year in the UK we feed our livestock enough food to feed 250,000,000 people while in the world 30,000,000 people die of starvation 20 vegetarians can live off the land required by one meat eater Every 3 seconds a child dies of starvation somewhere in the world If Americans reduced their meat consumption by 10% it would free 12,000,000 tons of grain - enough to feed 60,000,000 people (the population of Great Britain) If all Americans became vegetarian, it would free enough grain to feed 600,000,000 people (the population of India) Intensification in animal farming has displaced 1,000,000's of people from their traditional lands - eg. indigenous people in south & central america, native americans in north america & crofters in Great Britain - this is continuing today People displaced from their lands into cities succumb to dietary deficiency, diseases, parasites & opportunistic diseases In third world countries 1 in 10 babies die before their first birthday The UK imports £46,000,000 worth of grain from third world countries to feed our livestock Due to overgrazing 850,000,000 people live on land threatened by desertification & over 230,000,000 already live on land so severely desertified that they are unable to sustain their existence & face imminent starvation 1,000,000,000 people in the west gorging on meat & dairy leave 1,000,000,000 to waste away & 3,500,000,000 teeter on the brink LAND If they continue to clear American forests to raise cattle at the present rate, in 50 years there will be none left 1 acre yields 165 lbs of beef or 20,000 lbs of potatoes 8/10 of cultivated land in the UK is used to grow food for animals (14,732,000 hectares) It takes 16lbs of high protein soya to produce 1 lb of beef Since 1945 in the UK we have lost 95% of flower meadows, 50% of ancient woodlands, 40% of heathlands, 50% of wet lands & 224,000 km of hedgerows all due to animal farming Pressure on land due to meat farming leads to soil erosion 6billion tons/year in the USA If everyone went vegetarian upto 90% of land used for animal farming could be taken out of production & used to replant woodlands, leisure activities etc. 25% of Central america's forests have been destroyed for cattle grazing since 1960 Between 1966-1983 38% of the Amazon rain forest was destroyed for cattle grazing 90% of cattle ranches established on cleared forest land go bankrupt in less than 8 years as the land becomes barren due to nutrient loss & overgrazing Overgrazing by cattle is destroying the land & increasing desertification, nearly 430 million acres in the USA alone has suffered a 25-50% reduction in yield since first grazed An inch of topsoil takes 200-1000 years to develop - yet in the USA they have lost around 1/3 of their prime topsoil in 200 years (around 7 inches) due to animal farming Land will be lost due to rises in sea level due to global warming due to animal farming AIR The destruction of the rainforest by cattle farmers is destroying the lungs of the planet & reducing the worlds capacity to replenish our oxygen supply The 1,300,000,000 cattle in the world emit 60,000,000 tons of methane per year (methane is a greenhouse gas & leads to global warming) Burning of forests, grasslands & agricultural waste associated with animal farming releases 50-100,000,000 tons of methane per year Combining these figures, 25% of methane emissions are due to animal farming (not including the billions of sheep, pigs & poultry so the real figure is much higher) Fertilizer used to grow crops to feed to animals releases nitrous oxide - thought to account for 6% of the greenhouse effect Fertilizer, weedkiller & pesticides sprayed on crops enter the atmosphere creating a noxious carcinogenic cocktail CFCs are released into the air from refrigeration units used to store decomposing flesh (meat), milk & butter - CFCs are destroy the ozone layer Ammonia from animal urine also pollutes the atmosphere CO2 is released by burning oil & petrol in lorries, ships, abattoirs, dairies, factories etc. associated with meat & dairy production Emissions from large chemical plants which produce fertilizer, weedkiller & other agricultural chemicals are also poisoning our air WATER 25 gallons of water to produce 1lb of wheat & 2500 gallons to produce 1lb of meat UK farm animals produce 200,000,000 tonnes of slurry (liquid excrement) every year, the majority of which ends up in our rivers Bloody waste water from abattoirs ends up in our rivers In the USA every second humans produce 12,000 lbs of effluent while farmed animals produce 250,000 lbs Nitrates & pesticides used on crops grown to feed livestock end up in our rivers Meat & dairy farming uses 70 litres of water per day per animal in the UK or 159,250,000,000 litres per year in total The water used to produce 10 lbs of steak is equivalent to the average consumption of water for an entire household for an entire year Depletion of groundwater reserves to grow crops for animals & to supply abattoirs will lead to greater water shortages Aquafers (stores of underground water) in the San Joaquin valley in the USA are being drained at the rate of 500,000,000,000 gallons/year to produce meat 18% of all agricultural land in the world is irrigated & as global warming increases (partly due to animal farming) it will cost $200,000,000 to keep these systems going The water used to produce a 1000 lb beef steer is enough to float a Destroyer battleship The liquid waste from the various parts of the meat & dairy industry flow into the rivers & from there into the seas polluting them & encouraging huge algal blooms to grow EFFICIENCY To produce 1calorie of energy from meat takes 60 calories of petrol, whereas growing grains & legumes to directly feed people produces 20 calories for each calorie of fuel used ( thats 1200 times more efficient) Meat & dairy farming uses billions of gallons of oil to run tractors, fuel ships & lorries (to move animal feed & animals), pump billions of gallons of water to irrigate fields & run slaughterhouses, power refrigeration units to prevent the corpses from decomposing & to power sewage plants to clean up some of the pollution produced Cattle convert only 6% of their energy intake (mainly grains & soya) into flesh, the remaining 94% is wasted as heat, movement (which is why they keep many animals in very close confinement), hair, bones, faeces etc 1lb of beef takes 1 gallon of petrol to produce A family of four eating beef for a year uses enough petrol to run a car for 6 months (obviously depending on how far you drive!) If the full ecological cost of meat was passed onto the consumer - the price would be quadrupled (at least) The EC spends œ100,000,000's to subsidise animal production resulting in lakes of unwanted milk & mountains of unwanted meat & butter. This money could be better spent encouraging organic fruit, vegetable & grain production In the USA in 1979 145,000,000 tons of crops were fed to cattle resulting in only 21million tons of animal bodies - the cost of the wasted crops was $20,000,000,000 Between 1950 & 1985 grain production in Europe & the USA increased massively but 2/3 was fed to animals 70% of all grain is fed to animals Eating vast quantities of animal flesh, eggs, milk & butter is a luxury that most of the planet can not afford ANIMALS Fishing with drift (and other modern) nets weakens & destroys ecosystems by indiscriminately killing billions of sea creatures & disrupting the sea bed Fishermen's nets kill 10 times as many other animals as the fish they are hoping to catch Fish caught in nets die an agonising slow death of suffocation Each year 15,000,000,000 land animals are slaughtered for food & an unknown but much larger number of sea creatures (including 1000's of dolphins caught accidentally) Chickens are crammed into battery cages with upto 3 other birds, they are unable to even spread their wings & many can not even stand up Unwanted male chicks (because they can't lay eggs) are gassed or pulped while their sisters go to the battery sheds Chicks are debeaked without anaesthetic to prevent them injuring each other in the unnaturally confined conditions they are kept in - this is equivalent to having your fingernails pulled out without anaesthetic Modern farming methods using growth hormones & artificial lighting mean that many chickens out grow their bones, resulting in fractured & broken legs Sows are kept tethered in stalls 1.3 x 1 metre on concrete or slatted floors - they can not even turn around Poultry raised for meat are kept in windowless broiler sheds, with around 20-30,000 in each shed, they live in an area of 10-20 cm square - fighting due to overcrowding is common & like battery hens they commonly suffer from supperating bed sores Broilersheds are artificially lit 23 hours a day to produce rapid growth Animals travel between farms & to slaughter in overcrowded transporters with no food or water - resulting in stress, injuries & deaths - legal requirements are widely ignored 95% of poultry suffer injuries before being killed & 30% suffer broken bones Problems with stunning practices mean that many animals have their throats slit while still conscious (around 6% of cattle or 200,000 per year) & are then dipped in tanks of scalding water (to loosen feathers, bristles etc.) again while fully conscious 4000 animals die spurting their blood out every minute in a British slaughterhouse Calf leather comes from animals killed at just 2 weeks old Cows were fed on the ground up remains of other cows & sheep - the result is thought to be BSE (mad cow disease) in the USA cattle are fed partly on recycled plastic pellets Cows only give milk for 10 months after they have a calf - so they are routinely artificially inseminated (ie. mechanically raped) to keep them pregnant & milking - their calves are taken away (usually at 12 hours old) for meat or export to veal crates Cows would naturally live upto 20 years but are slaughtered after 5-7 years when their milk production begins to fall In the UK animals are killed by first being stunned with electricity or a captive bolt gun (ie. a bolt is fired into their heads) before having their throats slit & being plunged into boiling water - all this happens on a production line with the animals being hung upside down from a moving conveyor belt - this is factory farming "Animals are those unfortunate slaves & victims of the most brutal part of mankind" - John Stewart Mill (philosopher) Veal calves are confined in stalls in the dark, unable to move & are fed on pigs blood , chocolate & dried milk (we are drinking the rich fresh milk of their mothers) Cows naturally produce 5 litres of milk per day for their calves - under the intensified systems of modern farming they produce 25-40 litres per day - resulting in swollen & inflamed udders - at this rate they are soon worn out Large areas of land are under monoculture to grow crops to feed to animals - these areas are wildlife deserts supporting fewer & fewer species. HEALTH Vegetarians have a 20% lower rate of mortality from all causes (ie. they live longer & don't get sick as often) Meat is full of traces of antibiotics, hormones, toxins produced by stress & pesticide residues that become concentrated from all the crops they have eaten Fish contain heavy metals & other pollutants -many of which originated on farms The world health organisation recommends a diet low in saturated fat, sugar, salt & with plenty of fibre - exactly what you get on a vegan/vegetarian diet Farmed animals contain upto 50% saturated fat in their bodies Vegetarians have 24% reduced risk of getting heart disease & Vegans a 57% reduction (heart disease is the biggest killer in the UK accounting for 50% of deaths) Obesity is rare in vegetarians, obesity is related to many diseases Vegans & vegetarians have lower blood pressure & cholesterol levels - high levels are associated with heart disease, strokes & kidney failure Vegetarians have a 50% reduced risk of dying of diabetes Vegetarians have a 40% reduced level of cancer than the general population thought to be because they have a higher intake of vitamins A,C & E Vegetarians have a reduced risk of developing gall & kidney stones 80% of food poisoning is due to infected meat (faeces, bacteria etc.) after all meat is decomposing flesh - most of the rest is due to salmonella in eggs Osteoporosis due to calcium loss from bones is mainly due to the sulphur content in meat & casein protein in milk that cause calcium to be lost in the urine - the countries with the highest meat & dairy consumption are those with the highest levels of brittle bones 50% of people do not have the enzyme to digest milk properly & milk allergy is related to asthma & eczema Meat eaters have double the rate of Alzheimers disease as Vegans & Vegetarians - some people also think that Parkinsons disease is also linked to meat eating Egg yolk is a dense concentration of saturated fat & the white is high in albumin protein associated with leaching calcium into your urine. Butter is 80% saturated fat, cream is 40% saturated fat & cheese is 25-40% saturated fat Meat eaters are two and a half times more likely to get bowel cancer than Vegetarians The cling film used to wrap meat in supermarkets & butchers contains chemicals linked to falling sperm counts in men Chinese people (living mainly on a vegetarian diet) consume 20% more calories than Americans but Americans are 20% fatter Of 2,100,000 deaths in the USA in 1987, 1,500,000 were related to diet (ie. meat & dairy) AND I COULD GO ON ! If you've read this far, I hope that you are beginning to see that the Meat & Dairy industry is a major contributor to misery on this planet. It is destroying the health of people in rich countries, starving those in poor countries, it is torturing & killing billions of animals every year and in the meantime it is one of the major factors in the destruction of the environment - so what does the meat & dairy industry have to say in it's defence? Well their only real point is usually "Meat is tasty" - fair enough a lot of people enjoy the taste of meat - but there are plenty of delicious alternatives (just consider the huge range of vegetarian dishes in Indian cooking - one of the oldest & most sophisticated cuisines in the world) and if you really crave meat & dairy, nowadays there are plenty of healthy non animal alternatives - just look in the supermarket & health food shop. So I hope you will agree it's pretty pathetic to consider all the evidence & then say "well I know you're right about the environment & health & the animals - but I just love my meat" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: ARC is @nti-copyright throughout - Copy and distribute any part as you wish. Problems with links or suggestions to improve ARC's site - Let us know about them. Om Shanti [Main Page] [Top] [More Articles on Health]PICK ONLY ONE OF THE REASONS YOU LIKE BEST! more

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