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Can vegans receive sufficient calcium (say 1000 mg a day) solely with foods?
added by LePressentiment Aug 22 '14 at 13:47
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Should vegans take calcium citrate?
added by LePressentiment Aug 22 '14 at 13:48
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Is it safe for young adults to take calcium citrate?
added by LePressentiment Aug 22 '14 at 13:48
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How you can say if you have muscular or nerve pain in your neck?
added by Alex Aug 25 '14 at 17:22
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What's wrong with me if I am getting heartburn when I exercise and even when I wake up at 7am after not eating since 6pm the previous day?
added by smerny Aug 28 '14 at 15:26
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Can a mixture of the essential oils of cistus, immortelle and lavender improve wound healing?
added by kdzia Sep 5 '14 at 10:21
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Which essential oils are not suitable as bath additive because of negative health effects? (e.g. like cinnemon oil because it irritates the skin)
added by kdzia Sep 5 '14 at 10:25
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Is it unhealthy to put a few drops of japanese mint oil into a beverage?
added by kdzia Sep 5 '14 at 10:30
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Is there a possible treatment for early stage schleroderma? Also, how easy is it to find if a schleroderma is localized or systemic?
added by learningloop Sep 16 '14 at 11:17
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Is there a general hesitation among physicians to openly discuss about a remedy in public forum due to change in approach of treatment?
added by learningloop Sep 16 '14 at 11:28
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What dietary changes and lifestyle changes are necessary for a person diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome?
added by Martin Sep 21 '14 at 9:04
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Should my eye doctor dilate my eyes during a routine eye exam?
added by Pigrew Sep 23 '14 at 18:13
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I had the same exact question. – Garrett Sep 27 '14 at 0:00
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Are there any scientific studies linking dietary intake (sugar, protein, vitamins etc.) with hyperactivity level in people with ADHD?
added by Jared Sep 25 '14 at 19:00
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What are the medical pros/cons in replacing cow milk with a substitute (soy, almond, goat, etc.) in children?
added by Jared Sep 25 '14 at 20:05
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I have a bump growing on the side of my neck. How can I get rid of it?
added by Garrett Sep 27 '14 at 0:06
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Here's an example question where the answer would presumably start out by saying, "You need to seek professional medical attention as soon as you can", and then go on to discuss what it may be, including lymphoma. – Garrett Sep 27 '14 at 0:07
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I've been sneezing for two weeks while I'm sleeping in an air conditioned room. Does this mean that I'm allergic to air conditioners?
added by Emmanuel Angelo.R, edited by yochannah Oct 14 '14 at 22:08
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what are the signs of a female having a heart attack?
added by Tamela Orell Oct 1 '14 at 21:22
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What are the long term effects of pancreatitis?
added by Gone Oct 5 '14 at 8:42
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Is brushing after eating good or bad? Some sources say you'll lose your enamel, other say you remove the harmful bacteria... need a conclusive answer
added by laggingreflex Oct 7 '14 at 4:36
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What can I do to reduce damage already done by being exposed to too much sun?
added by Aquarius TheGirl Oct 9 '14 at 8:32
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Great question! – Garrett Oct 14 '14 at 6:54
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What is the way to get rid of the redness that appears on the skin immediately after threading the upper lips?
added by Aquarius TheGirl Oct 9 '14 at 14:31
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What is the way to cure the rough hair when the hair spa fails to help?
added by Aquarius TheGirl Oct 9 '14 at 14:31
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I have a sprained ankle. How long will it take to heal and what should I do to speed up the process?
added by Manny Meng Oct 10 '14 at 22:55
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What is the proper way to blow one's nose?
added by GaTechThomas Oct 12 '14 at 17:31
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I'm not sure I understand. Is there more than one way to blow your nose? – Garrett Oct 14 '14 at 6:53
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Absolutely. :-) You have the trumpeters, the snot rocketers, light vs heavy single-nostril blowers, and light vs heavy double-nostrilers. Then there's whether or not to pinch, and whether head angle matters. That's just off the top of my head (er, no pun intended). I'd love to hear that trumpeters are not efficient, because it's quite distracting. They try sooo hard to get it out, but it's my guess that closing off one nostril with a light pinch on the other nostril would work best. I expect that the above info doesn't exist, but any basic info would be nice. Maybe a job for Mythbusters. – GaTechThomas Oct 14 '14 at 15:10
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Does dexamethasone iontophoreses weaken tendons?
added by patheticcockroach Oct 15 '14 at 14:23
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Should I go to the occupational therapist or the physical therapist if I have an epicondylitis in the US?
added by patheticcockroach Oct 15 '14 at 14:27
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Why are inflammations painful in the case of a tendinitis?
added by patheticcockroach Oct 15 '14 at 14:49
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How can I distinguish a non-inflammatory tendinopathy from an inflammatory tendinopathy (aka. tendinitis)?
added by patheticcockroach Oct 16 '14 at 14:24
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For night-time acid reflux (GERD), what are the best treatments besides common diet modifications and the usual meds like Prilosec?
added by Adam Friedman Oct 16 '14 at 22:55
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What's the nutritional difference between "soy protein isolate" and "whey protein isolate"? Is one thought to be "more healthy"than the other?
added by rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 19:43
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Are there any known foods, preparation techniques or diets which have been known to supplement the weight loss effects of medications like Contrave?
added by rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 19:43
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Why would pork cause upset stomach in two out of three people that ate it?
added by rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 19:43
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originally posted on cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/9159/… – rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 20:52
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Is it safe to eat dog food in regular diet?
added by rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 19:44
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Real question, posted on cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/21158/… – rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 20:51
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What nutritional differences are there between honey and table sugar (sucrose)?
added by rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 19:45
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Originally posted on cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/14364/…, click to see body – rumtscho Oct 18 '14 at 20:52
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How would you describe the difference in metabolic processes of absorbing "bulletproof coffee" from regular brew (without butter and MCT oil) ?
added by JorgeArtware Jul 6 '14 at 0:47
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How exactly does one MEASURE "toxins" supposedly stored on my body?
added by JorgeArtware Jul 11 '14 at 8:53
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Is it possible to avoid chronic diseases with healthy lifestyle and regular health checkup?
added by learningloop Sep 16 '14 at 11:11
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Good question. It is broad, but I think it's fine. An answer could give a broad overview of what chronic diseases are and aren't related to healthy lifestyle. – Garrett Sep 27 '14 at 0:03
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Is adding salt to my food unhealthy?
added by Garrett Sep 27 '14 at 0:01
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How effective, scientific, safe is Chinese medicine compared to Western medicine?
added by LePressentiment Aug 22 '14 at 13:48
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This is way to broad. Need to focus on one element. – James Jenkins Aug 22 '14 at 14:28
@JamesJenkins: Better? – LePressentiment Oct 12 '14 at 16:37
Still overly broad, Presumably you are talking about modern (circa now) medicine, do you want to know about hospitals in in large cities in two countries (which are not named) or folk medicine of geographical areas, if so what areas. – James Jenkins Oct 12 '14 at 21:00
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