Health and Fitness Questions

Is there a way to improve my eyesight?

Im 25 years old and Iam currently wearing glasses.  I am nearsighted and the glasses that I wear have a grade of 300.  I started having problems with my eyesight when I was in 3rd grade and that's when I had my first set of glasses.  I tried using...

How does melanin affect the color of my body?

I have fair skin but I have some freckles on my face.  I also have dark hair and eyebrows.  I learned in school that melanin is the one responsible for the color of my hair skin and other parts of my body. Since I have fair skin does that mean tha...

Do I need braces if my problem is only one tooth?

I think that one of my tooth is out of line compared to the others.  If  I go to the dentist, will he make me wear braces for all of my teeth? If so, how long would I have to wear it?  I don't really want to wear braces as much as possible special...

Why do I need root canal treatment?

I recently went to a dentist for a check up because I've been ecperiencing pain on one of my teeth for 3 months now.  The pain is gone but i recently noticed small swelling develop beside the aching tooth.  The dentist said that I need to have roo...

What are possible effects of ingesting cleaning agents?

One of my pets accidentally ingested soap while we were cleaning the house.  We brought them to the vet and the vet said that my pet would survive.  What effects on humans would cleaning detergents have?  What first aid method or medication should...

What can too much carbonated drinks do to me?

I'm expecting this summer to be really hot. One way that I usually cool down is by drinking sodas.  I usually enjoy a cold bottle of coke or root beer once a day.  But if summer going to be really hot, my soda consumption will increase.  Are there...

Does being thin mean that I'm healthy?

Most of the poeple considered to be in high risk of heart problems and other disease are the ones who are obese and overweight.  Im a realtively thin person with no known medical condition.  Does his mean that I"m healthy because I'm neither skinn...

Why do I always feel sick in the morning?

For a couple weeks now, I've been experiencing colds and sore throat when I wake up in the morning.  I don't have any known allergies and my recent chest x-ray did not show any problems.  I tried several cold medications but i still get the same p...

Is it better to use a tampon or a liner?

I think its the "red flag" time of the month for me in a few days and I'm not sure what I should use.  This just my 3rd time and my previous experiences were a total nightmare.  For my first time my mom advised my to use a tampon since that what s...

Does Ginger Root Help With Heartburn?

I have frequent heartburn and it is beginning to be a real problem. I was told that I can take ginger root in capsules after I eat a meal to help reduce the heard burn. Has anyone attempted to use this home remedy and did it work?

Can Drinking Fruit Juice Make You Dehydrated?

I have been drinking alot of grape juice, orange juice and prune juiceand I notice that I seem to be going to the bathroom more. Will drinking too much fruit juice cause you to become dehydrated?

How Does Thermadrol Work So Well For Weight Loss?

I have heard so many great things about Thermadrol from friends and coworkers that use it, but how can it be so much better than other products found at places like walmart or gnc?

I Am Pregnant, Can I Still Go to The Gym?

I am 4 months pregnant and want to keep my weight down, can I still go to the gym and exercise and if so are there certain exercises I should or should not do?

How Do I Get Rid of Stretch Marks

I recently had a baby and have some stretch marks on my belly as a result.  How can I get rid of them?