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What exercise can I do with sciatica and a herniated disc? 
The general info article on exercise was good. Thanks.

I have a very specific question regarding the kinds of exercises I can do without causing ...

UTI  Not rated yet
How long does the pain last for a URI? And is it normal to see blood mixed with mucus when blowing nose?



Hi Sabrina,

If you mean a UTI, urinary ...

Lack of energy  Not rated yet
Hi, I hope you can shed some light on my problem. It is having "no energy". I take thyroid meds 75 mcg a day; have been taking that for 6 mo and before ...

Types of excercise  Not rated yet
What are the 4 types of exercise?



Dear Destiny,

Thank you for asking your question! There are 4 different types of exercise and each type ...

Exercises to lose a lot of weight?  Not rated yet
I am 19 years old, black, and 448 pounds. I am trying to exercise. I do go to the gym to lift weights, swim, and do the bicycle and treadmill. I want ...

Reduce fatness without going to the gym?  Not rated yet
How can I reduce my fatness without going to the gym?



Hi Sally,

Thanks for asking this question! I've met many people who have the same ...

What foods are bad for you?  Not rated yet
What foods are bad for you?



Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for asking your health question. There is a relatively simple guideline you can use ...

I need to gain 10 pounds  Not rated yet
What foods should I be eating?

Hello, and thank you for asking your question. The first thing you need to do is consult with a competent health ...

Whats the number of ph in the body?  Not rated yet
Whats the number of ph in the body?



Hi Noraden,

There is a range of pH numbers that is healthiest for the body to operate within.






The ...

Can you overdose on antioxidants?  Not rated yet
Can you overdose on them and if so what would the symptoms be?



Thanks for your question Ray. According to Daily Health News contributing ...

co2 as a health drink?  Not rated yet
If I added something good to a soda maker...say herbagreen tea...or pom juice...or noni juice...would the co2 make it not healthy?



Hi Joseph,...

Healthy energy foods  Not rated yet
What are some nutritious energy foods?



Hi Jon,

Thanks for your question! If you are looking for a source of very fast, nutritious energy,...

Water vs soda  Not rated yet
How does water benefit over soda?

Thank you for asking! This is a very good question and one that many people have asked me who are interested ...

Aerobic and Strength training muscles  Not rated yet
What is the difference between aerobic muscles and strength training muscles?

Well, the first thing to know is that there aren't actually such ...

Body Image  Not rated yet
How does health and fitness can uphold our image?


Thank you for your question Fatin. This is a matter of opinion, not physical fact, so I'll ...

Adolescent health  Not rated yet
I am 19 years old and I'm very thin. Everything I eat but no effect is being made in my body. I want to increase my health . Please send me some tips....

Foot sore and diabetes  Not rated yet
I have diabetes and have an open wound between the toes. Can I soak in Epsom salts? One doctor told me to, the other said no.



Thank you ...

Acid Reflux  Not rated yet
I have acid reflux and for the past week I have barely been able to eat anything at all for two reasons. One is I have a hard time swallowing, I feel ...

Burping  Not rated yet
I have started to burp a lot is this ok.? I am 59.

Dear Karen,

Thank you for your question. Here is some information on this subject:

Burping,...

Health issues  Not rated yet
i want to become fair like othors . i,m very very thin . whenever i comb, my hairs will fall . i have less sleep . i cant see the far objects from me....

What is the source energy for the body?  Not rated yet
What is the source of energy during aerobic muscle exercise and what is kinetic chain exercise?

Dear Joshua,

Thank you for asking your health ...

If carbon dioxide is bad...  Not rated yet
If carbon dioxide is bad for us why does mouth to mouth resuscitation do more good than harm?

Thanks for your question! Fortunately, it is NOT ...

Fat Lower Body  Not rated yet
I am a 21 year old man and have a problem that I have noticed for a long time. I have an enormous lower body, especially my glutes and very large thighs....

What is the total daily allotment of melatonin for a human in a 24hr period?  Not rated yet
I take a total of Melatonin 15mg about 60 minutes prior to going to sleep. I tried the analogue* of Melatonin, Rozerem, but it was just not effective ...

Irregular periods  Not rated yet
i got the implanon* in put in and for two weeks i did not have my period then i got if for two weeks, then it went away for a week and now has come back....

Is it healthy to eat standing up?  Not rated yet
Is it healthy to eat standing up?

Hi Kenny,

As far as any physical difference between standing up or sitting down while eating, there is no physical ...

Question about reactive arthritis, infection and stress  Not rated yet
How do I get my body to better combat the infection or stress that caused my reactive arthritis. I refuse to believe that this is a lifelong condition....

Flour as a home burn treatment?   Not rated yet
I have been told that if you put flour on a burn for at least 10 minutes, it will greatly relieve pain and scarring. Is there any truth to that?

Dear ...

Restless leg syndrome  Not rated yet
Restless leg syndrome, how can i treat it?



Dear Mary,

Thank you for writing. Although I cannot give you personal advice, I can give you information ...

Difference in saliva and urine pH levels?  Not rated yet
Why is my saliva a 7.8 and urine 5.5? What is that needs to be done to get everything to a neutral ph reading?

Hi Cinda,
Thanks for asking! Actually,...

What are the three parts of total health?  Not rated yet
What are the three parts of total health?



Thank you for your question Li. Man is composed of the body, the mind and he is a spiritual being....

Preventative medical tests?  Not rated yet
My husband just turned 50, and I am wondering what medical tests should he have done for preventative purposes. His dad died from an abdominal aortic ...

Why should nutrition be taught in schools?  Not rated yet
Why is important that schools teach about nutrition?

Hi Lisseth,

That's a great question, and I will answer with my opinion about why teaching ...

Are carbonated drinks bad for you?  Not rated yet
Is CO2 in carbonated drinks bad for you?

This is a good question! CO2, or carbon dioxide, is a gas that in itself is not harmful to the human ...

Drinking water, eating oranges and more general health questions  Not rated yet
Hi Bernard, here are my responses to most of your questions:

1. How many litres of water is good for a person a day?

It depends upon body weight....

Exercise and weight loss  Not rated yet
I detest gym. I walk 4 times per week - 10kms (about 6 miles) each trip... in about 75 minutes. Now I've started on my trampoline and am enjoying ...

Difference between physical activity and exercise?  Not rated yet
How does physical activity differ from exercise?

Great question, and it's something that I've found many people wonder about.

Physical activity ...

Association between income, stress and health  Not rated yet
1) Is it true that "The less money you have the more stressed you are?" For example: If you don't have a job/income - will you end up DEPRESSED and ...

Best exercise machines?  Not rated yet

Which is more effective, a treadmill or a stationery bike?

Thank you for your question Tory. In determining the best exercise machines for ...

High Fructose Corn Syrup and Health  Not rated yet
Hi BB,

I heard that study after study is now showing that consuming high fructose corn syrup is the fastest way to destroy your health and fructose ...

Health improvement, fitness and self-confidence  Not rated yet
Hi, I am vinoth antonyraj. I am 17 years old, but still I don't have a fit body and I am also short statured. I feel very frustrated when I go along ...

Does rebounding exercise help the immune-lymphatic system?  Not rated yet
My wife had breast cancer and her lymph nodes were taken out. She now has lymphedema after 6 years.
We have a rebounder! Will rebounding help her ...

Body pH, insulin resistance and weight loss  Not rated yet
I've heard and read a lot lately that the pH of your body can affect how effectively your body can use insulin. I've also read that insulin-resistance ...