Vitamins and Minerals

Treatment with vitamin D for Albers-Schonberg disease?

Someone recently told me that Vitamin D is sometimes used in the treatment of Albers-Schonberg disease, which fascinated me. I can see how a vitamin can help bone structures rebuild themselves, but isn't the problem with Albers-Schonberg disease that the bones are too dense? So how does this work?...

by karlyn705172917 over a year ago

How do you think of it?

Hi, i'm a 14 year old boy and I started to masturbate when I was very young. But I don't get something, when I cum it feels good but after I'm done I start to feel shame, disgust of myself and do girls have that same problem too? Answer me if you can. Thank you.

by Porcupine Tree237986 over a year ago

ferrex 150 plus capsules for low iron

I have been prescribed this (Orange and gray capsule with B 703 on it ) for my low iron. My TIBC is 503 (reference range 205-380, too high is not good) HGB 12.1 (reference range 13.5-18.0 low is not good) HCT 37.6% (reference range 38.0-54.0 low is not good). My prescription insurance is Medco....

by liberanos5166787 over a year ago

Researchers Found What Disorders Can Chronic Vitamin Deficiency Cause

New research found that diet with chronic deficiency of vitamins can lead to the onset of some diseases like cancer, obesity and degenerative diseases of ageing. This finding was reported by an expert who invented one of the standard tests for cancer – causing chemicals. Results of the study...

by Heidi Miller, LDN over a year ago

Weight Loss and Fat Loss Part II - Lose Weight With Foods Containing High Amount of Fiber

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Since fiber improves large intestine function and keeps the muscles of the large intestine strong, it speeds up the transit time of food and increases the size of stool (fecal bulk), thereby helping prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Foods that contain fiber are typically low in fat and therefore...

by Kyle J. Norton84557 over a year ago

Weight Loss and Fat Loss Part III - How to lose Weight with Foods Substitution

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For a healthy person weight loss is simple: burn more calories than you consume. The healthiest weight is determine by height to weight ratio or Body Mass Index (BMI) and the amount of fat in your body. Unfortunately over 60% of the North American population is considered to be overweight, according...

by Kyle J. Norton84557 over a year ago

Weight Loss and Fat Loss Part VI- How to Lose Weight with Mediteranean diet

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As we mentioned in the other articles, for a healthy person weight loss is simple: burn more calories than you consume. The healthiest weight is determine by height to weight ratio or Body Mass Index (BMI) and the amount of fat in your body. Unfortunately over 60% of the North American population is...

by Kyle J. Norton84557 over a year ago

Weight Loss and Fat Loss Part V- How to Lose Weight with Herbs

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As we mentioned in the other articles, weight loss is simple: burn more calories than you consume. If you have a healthy diet plan that contains alot of fruits, vegetables, less meat and dairy foods andare low in saturated and trans fat, it will help you to lose weight and keep it off longer. In...

by Kyle J. Norton84557 over a year ago

Nothing but blood work.

I had Shingles 2 months and they just hurt with pain not a lot of draining sores, then I kept kidney infection monthly, then my blood showed high sed rate which I was told I had Polymalygia. Nothing but blood work. I have no engery. was given predesone and folic acid and methertraxe.all has side...

by AnnL260165 over a year ago

side effects of iron tablets

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I just found out that I am anaemic - not really a surprise, as I am pregnant, and have had the same problems in my previous pregnancy as well. Of course, iron tablets seem like the logical next step. But I am not so sure about taking iron tablets after having heard that there are some side effects....

by elise_156311156311 over a year ago