Archive for September, 2008
How do I help my husband quit smoking?
Paczki asked: I want to be supportive of my husband while he quits smoking. He’s been a heavy smoker for seven years and he’s ready to quit. He’s been so excited while cutting back, making lists of all of the positive reasons for quitting. Also, he’s got a perscirption for the pills that help [...]
What is the best acne treatment if you have dry skin?
chipmunk2187 asked: I have extremely dry skin, however I still have a problem with acne on my chin and the sides of my cheeks. I was wondering what acne treatments or face washes work well for getting rid of acne but won’t dry out my skin more than what it already is. Thanks!HARDESTY
How does the sulfur in some acne products actually help clear acne?
Princess Leia asked: I have 2 acne treatments (Proactiv Refining Mask another drying gel) that have sulfur as the main ingredient. They smell horrible, but they really work well! I was wondering what it actually does? Does it clear the pores or does it kill the acne bacteria? No big emergency, just wondering! Thanks!BERMUDEZ
How does someone die of Acid Reflux disease?
shizznit25 asked: And acquaintence of mine claims that someone he knew died of complications related to Acid Reflux disease? It seems absurd to me. How is this possible? Even if it is, wouldn’t the symptoms before actual death be so severe that the person would seek out an emergency room, before the [...]
How to lower high blood pressure in healthy teen?
SnifftheSharpie asked: I’m 16 and have inherited high blood pressure from my mom. They have ran numerous tests(kidneys, blood, urine, etc) and have found all to be normal. I am athletic and eat rather healthy compared to most teenagers. I rarely ever drink soda and never add salt to my food. [...]
How do you know the best form of weight loss for yourself versus others?
darkangel asked: I am 31 years old. I have two kids and have gained excessive weight after both of them. I had a cessarian with the first and natural with the second. I’m pear shaped so it’s mostly in my hips and buttocks. I have a desk job so I sit a lot and I’m [...]
What is an effective home remedy for Acid Reflux?
slik_power asked: What is an effective home remedy for Acid Reflux? Something that doesn’t involve having to drive down to town, as it’s 4am.OROZCO
How can i get my girlfriend to quit smoking?
dun wurry be happy naugh asked: My girlfriend smokes. I want her to quit. She doesn’t do it around me but I can always smell it and I just hate how it can effect her health. I have tried to use guilt, saying how its unhealthy to everyone but she just gets [...]
How do I prevent a yeast infection while on antibiotics?
TheOrange Evil asked: I just started taking Amoxicillin for a minor infection – twice a day for ten days.
I’ve never gotten a yeast infection from antibiotics before and I don’t know how likely it is that [...]
How long should you be taking Nexium for acid reflux?
Lois N asked: I have been diagnosed with acid reflux and have been taking 1 Nexium tablet daily for about a year and a half. Although it is used for heartburn I have never had heartburn at any time. I wonder if there is a time limit on long you should be on it.SWISHER