Which tea is better for flushing out your system?

Question 1
Which tea is better for flushing out your system?...  I'm on a diet, but every Saturday (yesterday) is my "cheat day." I feel like I need to have something during breakfast that will flush out my system. I have loose leaf white tea and loose leaf green tea at home. I read that white tea promotes detoxification, and green tea aids digestion. Which one of those would work better to flush out my system?
I already drank a full glass of water..I wanted tea this morning as well (trying to switch from coffee to tea), so I was wondering which one would be better... I don't think the benefits of tea are "all hype."
So all the benefits of tea are just made up? :( I just bought all this tea lol...nooo...

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1)   Neither will work. That is so much hype. There is nothing better than drinking a lot of water. - jason

2)   There is no such thing as detoxification, flushing out your system, etc. That's just pseudoscience used to sell products. There is some evidence to show that if you drink strong, fresh green tea like the Japanese do that it reduces the chances of having some types colon/stomach cancer--this is still far from proven though. So if you want to drink green tea, do it because you like it. Also unless you get the tea flown in from Japan (from http://www.o-cha.com/ for example), it's likely sat on the ship and in the store so long that it's too old anyway.

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?cat=7
http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=9955
http://www.criticalthinking.org/
http://www.chem1.com/acad/sci/pseudosci.html

Eating balanced meals as recommended in the Harvard Eating Pyramid and exercising at your target heart rate is the best way to keep fit.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/index.html
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/healthtool-target-heart-rate-calculator - JerryJ

3)   green tea is better it will help you lose weight
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/stomach-crunches-and-green-tea
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea?page=2 - josie

4)   1) they are both the same plant - white tea is younger than green tea.
2) No such thing as detox.
3) drink the one you enjoy more.

1 Cont - the benefits aren't "made up" however, what turns up in a lab, or statistical analysis and how that plays out in real life are often very different. - Tink

5)   Both white tea and green tea will help to detox your system and provide anti-oxidant protection. You need to also drink 8-10 glasses of pure water daily for optimum effect.
You've got the standard anti-alternative medical troll response from the ones who pop up and tell everybody there's no such thing as detox, yadayada...
You can find great articles at Mercola.com and Natural News. - thenoseknows

6)   sorry you read (and understand) wrongly. You're wasting your money. Drink water.

Yes, the benefits really ARE just made up. Eat a balanced diet and you don't need to have a special diet and "cheat days". Don't forget to get a bit of exercise too. - Nitram


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Question 2
Is this a side effect of my medcine?...  Ive recently started taking progesterone tablet, and i am supposed to take ten of them (1 a day). On day 4, i had a sudden dizzy spell where i started sweating uncontrollably, and i actually could not see. iall i saw was what you see when your eyes are closed after you rub them, and it lasted about 10 minutes. I couldnt stand on ,my own either, i had to grab a pole for support. If it helps, im a 14 year old girl and am taking the tablet for lady issues (if ya know what i mean)

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1)   yes. its also affecting your spelling - The Keip

2)   Now pay attention!

YOU NEED TO CONTACT YOU DOCTOR, HE DOES NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS ON YAHOO ANSWERS! - CommonSense

3)   The Mayo Clinic states that high levels of progesterone can produce a negative effect on the central nervous system. This results in symptoms such as depression, and mood swings seen in pregnant women. Since progesterone causes relaxation of smooth muscles, it can cause nasal congestion, because the nose is made up of smooth muscles.
The Mayo Clinic states that constipation is another adverse effect seen with high levels of progesterone. Since progesterone causes relaxation of smooth muscles, it can slow down food passage through the intestines, which are composed of smooth muscles. The decreased frequency of bowel contractions leads to a buildup of wastes.
In this same manner, progesterone affects blood vessels and can cause headaches. It causes relaxation of blood vessels, which increases blood flow to the brain, leading to severe headaches.
According to the Mayo Clinic, increased levels of progesterone is a major contributor to weakness and unusual fatigue experienced by pregnant women. Since progesterone acts as a depressant on the central nervous system, it can lead to excess fatigue.

This is obviously causing neurological symptoms and you should stop taking it immediately, and take the prescription with you to the emergency dept. of your local hospital.



Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/149469-adverse-effects-of-progesterone/#ixzz1MQGZx5sq - thenoseknows

4)   I think so but u should visit the doc as soon as possible. - Raihan

5)   That is one of the Uncommon Side Effects. It should be taken seriously so call your doctor immediately! - Mama Mia


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Question 3
Can you take medicine for ADD/ADHD on your own or does the dosage have to be prescribed by a doctor?...  

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1)   You should only take what is prescribed for you. Taking ADHD drugs with the wrong dose or if you don't actually have ADHD may harm you. Just go get a prescription. - Jenny

2)   Any prescription drug has to be prescribed by a doctor. You also have to be tested in order for a reliable diagnosis to be made. This is hardly a doityourself deal. You can derive a much higher benefit and resolve the problem by seeing a professional Homeopath or Naturopath and forget about using drugs altogether. The toxic effects of drugs just aren't worth it. - thenoseknows

3)   Many people self-medicate (take medicine that is not intended for them) - but realistically, you should never practice medicine on yourself without a license - you need to go to the doctor to be diagnosed and prescribed medications. - Tink

4)   of course it has to be prescribes, the wrong dose and you're a dead man. It is NOT a recreational drug. - Nitram


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Question 4
Is It Safe To Take One Iron Tablet and One Omega 3 Tablets A Day?...  Is it?

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1)   YEs - fellbuddy

2)   Hi yes you will feel on top of the world . - Hilda Mohammed

3)   Absolutely not!! - jason

4)   only if it's prescribed by your GP because after a blood test it was found you had low iron levels.

If you're just taking it the next thing you'll be posting about is iron toxicity. - Nitram


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Question 5
Blood Donor Required Urgently!!?...  Urgently I need A negative blood.
can someone please donate?
i live in the indian state of west bengal.
today's a sunday everything's closed

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1)   I do it but im A+...sorry and good luck. - all you need is love

2)   go to your hospital asap! explain to them what has happened and they should help you from there on :) good luck :) - Madzee Mulan

3)   I'm really curious. If someone turns up on your doorstep with a unit of blood, what are you planning on doing with it?

If you think you need it then goto hospital. - Nitram

4)   the problem is transporting it. check local.
http://kolkata.craigslist.co.in/ - tod m


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4th month off weed? :):)?

Question 1
4th month off weed? :):)?...  So I have been four months clean after smoking weed for about a year. I would have at least 2 blunts a day back then. My only problem is now my thoughts aren't the same when I was smoking & off the drug. I have like weird that's sometimes that I would always push aside when I was clean like death & **** like that. What can I do to help get my happy thoughts back & start being the old worry free me?

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1)   by smoking again:)

btw : FIRST lol - xboxboy17

2)   Weed depletes (takes away) nutrition and certain nutritional deficiencies can cause anxiety, stress, depression, etc... alot of emotional distress. Seriously, google it to see for yourself! If you're low in potassium, zinc, iron, copper, vitamin B12 and most of the other B-Vitamins, you can get depression-like symptoms! You might want to go to the doctor/nurse to get your nutrients for these nutrients in particular checked. they will take a blood test to see if you lack any of them. Make sure you're eating healthy (include red meat, calf liver, and spirulina in your diet) and take a multivitamin daily, to ensure proper nutrition.
PS: medication, drugs, coffee, and sicknesses deplete nutrition! - skittlesss

3)   I am glad you decided to stop weed. That is the right choice. I am an ex smoker myself and trust me, most the people I hung around and shared joints with all the time, haven't gone much further then where they used to be.

It's going to take about a year to get your mind clear. If you had two blunts a day you have trained your mind to think, that's what it needs to feel a sense of calmness. It takes a lot of time and patients to recover from using the drug to using your own spirit to bring a smile to your face every day. It took me 6-8months to start thinking different. Once you start thinking different, you will love it. You will in control again, knowing that you don't have to depend on the drug to feel happy or bring a sense of calmness to your day. You can do it on your own!

You will love and respect yourself more. You won't be a slave to the weed. You will see the world for what it is. Being sober is a beautiful life style and quitting weed after smoking it constantly for 2 years was one of thee best choices I will ever make in my entire life :)

Good luck.

Peace!!! - Dogo

4)   I think these answers are complete bullshit. I've been smoking for a year now, I don't have depression, anxiety or anything else they said. I see it as a harmless and fun drug. It only causes problems if you're completely dependent on it IE; spending all of you're money on it as soon as you get it, and need to smoke everyday or you feel like shit. For me, I usually maximize myself at $40 a week for weed, but I rarely spend that much on it anyway, usually $20(2 bowls a night). And can easily go without it if I need too. If I were you I would start smoking occasionally again, I mean, it's much better for you than alcohol could ever be, so why not instead of having a few drinks occasionally, have a blunt occasionally. Especially if it makes you happy, and if you don't want depression or demotivation smoke only Sativa strains instead of indicas. Indica is the kind that makes you tired, and want to do nothing. Sativas are the ones that motivate you and make you more crative. - Jesus Christ

5)   Never mind the folks implying you should go back to smoking - that's a bad idea.

I used to smoke a LOT, for close to a decade. It takes quite a while for your thoughts to get back to normal. In some cases, what will bother you are things that ARE normal. Being worried about death IS one of those things. It has bothered all humans since they realized they were mortal. Shoot, it is the very basis of philosophy (and religion)

Learn to wear life like a lose garment.
(In other words, don't take life (and yourself) so darned seriously!) - Tink

6)   Positive affirmations! Research and practice telling yourself happy thoughts. In no time you will have retrained your brain to think good thoughts.
Also, feel gratitude in your life. The law of attraction will bring you more and more good so long as you are feeling good and thinking good thoughts. Its simple and powerful.
Good Luck! - CM

7)   dont scare yourself.. the effects of weed wear off after about an hour, and it doesnt alter your mind and shit like that - Scratch My Back PLEASE


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Question 2
What oil can I burn to prevent mould growth in my daughter's room?...  She is two and suffers a lot of colds and possibly asthma. We live in a very cold/damp house.

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1)   Have you used any medicine related to Asthma if no then James South is recommendation to stay away from Asthma i read every feature of James South from http://goo.gl/pPwV9 - Jani Date

2)   You need to use a bleach solution. Oils don't work and will make her asthma worse.. - Ginny Jin

3)   I don't know about oils but we just recently purchased a Himalayan Salt Lamp for each bedroom and it has made a big differance to the air in the rooms (our place is very mouldy). I also wipe down the walls with vinegar every once in a while to keep on top of it. - leaf

4)   You can buy cans of desiccant at any hardware store. Reducing the amount of moisture reduces the potential of mold. Not essential oils. You would have to paint the walls with them frequently, and that itself would be awful for someone with breathing trouble.... - Tink


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Question 3
What is the best way to quit smoking?...  I'm 22 and have smoked ever since i was 18. I am a socially sensitive person (self-counscious, no self-confidence, easlily hurt, hate uncomfortable eyecontacts, always dont know what to say....you name it!) so i get really stressed out when i have to face all the people in school and smoking has always been my only way of relaxing. Like all smokers i know smoking is very bad for me, and like most smokers i have wanted to quit for a long time but havent been able to. More than my other smoking friends, tobacco has effected my health in a really obvious way already. I get constant heart aches, my voice is always dry, i get head aches, throat pains and lately i got bronchitis. Even though, i still cant quit. I have tried exercising but if i move too much i cant breathe. I feel like i really need thoses freaking ciggs to make it through each day. So what should i do? I cant quit or take a yr off from school it is really not an option. More confidence? Dont think that i havnt tried.

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1)   Try special gum or tablets that are on the market to help. Write a list of all the things you want to do but cant do because of smoking. it might help too. Also one of my friends tried snuff... it apparently helped too. - Nina Fox

2)   when u die - C A

3)   Try to find something to replace the tobacco such as candies and dry fruits.I have a friend who used to be a smoker.He always bit the pen when he wanted to smoke.Even though many pens were broken.But he did it.He quited the smoking successfully.However, relaxing by the other ways,music and exercise will be good to you.Make up your mind that far away those friends who are smokers when you are quiting smoke.Most importantly,you should have determination to quiting.Think you parents who give you life. - Chucky Man

4)   My god, I began smoking since I was 16 and I've been trying to stop for quite some time too. The craving was too much, especially with drinking, I had tried a lot products & a few failed new year resolution. I'm just too happy that I'm finally weaned, great for me & better for my boys. All I needed to do was to ease myself out of smoking, I found these vapor cigs allow me to do precisely this. I made up my mind to lower my intake everyday. I've been completely weaned for 3 months now. You need to check these out here for info on how begin: www.fasteciginfofocus.tk

Best of luck to you, stay focus and stay on the path. - Billie Penson


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Question 4
Hair test and thc, way to pass?...  I have a hair drug test in 5-7 days .Is there any way to pass this test?
I would like to hear from people who have tried before and I know that I shouldn't have even done it in the first place so you don't have to let me know that .
Thank you in advance

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1)   THC stays in your hair follicles for months. If you've smoked marijuana recently, you're screwed. Even if you shave your head, there's hair all over your body that can be plucked and tested. - Mary Kontrarry

2)   Im not sure if this works, but one of my friends is a regular smoker and he said he soaked his hair in vinegar for a while and he passed it. They take hair from your pubes, armpit hair, and your head. Hair tests are probably one of the hardest ones to pass, as thc stays in your hair for years even after you stop smoking. It is stored in all of your fat as well as your hair follicles so theres always a trace of it on you. - Big Tony

3)   There are many do-it-yourself methods online, however there are also shampoos that lock the THC into the hair follicle. Keep in mind they may also test your urine and keep the hair only for redundancy in the case that there is a problem with your urine sample. Hair testing is not inexpensive... - passadrugtest.com


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Question 5
Does anybody know what does a power balance bracelet do?...  Was checking it on amazon. Looks cool

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1)   Nothing.

I notice even on their site they don't make any claims about what it does or how it works, in the "technology" section of the site, the closest to an explanation they come it "made by athletes for athletes." If you want a dodgy looking wrist band which they don't even claim a use for and you don't mind paying $30 for it, go right ahead. - Dan van

2)   I think they are complete bullshit, my friend had one and we did a test to see if it made you balance better and it made no difference whatsoever, I think it's a stupid scam for idiots to buy if they believe into that shit. But hey if I could start a company that sold 5 cent bracelets for $30 claiming they make you balance better I would do it. - Jesus Christ

3)   nothing. Expensive, worthless bling. - Nitram


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How do I treat my sciatica nerve pain?

Question 1
How do I treat my sciatica nerve pain?...  I'm 21 year old. And it's hurts alot. I'd been hurting for about 6weeks now. Do I exercise? Or what should I do?

Answers
1)   about it you can get information from here http://heansmd69.notlong.com/AAPbuPx - Richmal Morelos

2)   I would see a chiropractor. I work for a chiropractor and we see this all the time. If you do not like getting crunched there are chiropractors out there that use an activator. The activator is a spring powered bone mover that causes no pain. B sure to ask friends and family about chiropractors some chiropractors are not very good. - Matt

3)   get massage - Delightful

4)   no, that will aggravate it. correct the cause. see an hio method upper cervical specific chiropractor. - Mr E

5)   You can take a look at the exercises here - http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/sciatica-exercises-sciatica-pain-relief

And as far as a chiropractor, make sure that you find a decent one. By that I mean, avoid the ones that just want to crack the crap out of your neck and spine and send you on your way with another appointment -- I learned the hard way. Find one that will go over the issues you have, take xrays, and move slowly. Also look for recommendations towards a legit chiropractor. If you don't you could really wind up worse off than when you came in, which was what happened to me.

I'd recommend that you try some exercises before you have somebody manipulate your spine, if the exercises cease to have some success at eliminating your pain, then that's the next step I would take. - chez fez ;D


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Question 2
Is stool softener safe?...  I'm 13, I was constipated for 2 or 3 days, my mom just gave me one laxative but I don't know if it's going to work. I'm scared that it will leave permanent damage if it doesn't work. Is it safe?

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1)   you will be just fine! there are some people who take more than one for constipation and sometimes it does not work and they are okay. don't worry :) - Courtney T

2)   Stool softener is quite safe, lots of people take it regularly.

There really aren't any laxatives that can cause permanent damage if you only take them once or twice. The worst that can happen is that you might become dependent on a laxative if you take it all the time, but even then you could wean yourself off of it.

Anyway, the healthiest way to avoid and fix constipation isn't by taking laxatives - it's to eat foods with lots of fiber, and also drink plenty of water or other fluids. - Pearls Before Swine

3)   1] an occasional stool softener or laxative will not hurt a healthy person
2] to prevent future constipation:
a] drink lots of water [ 8 or more non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic drinks a day ]
b] eat lots of fruits and veggies
c] eat whole grains [ whole wheat bread, brown rice, cereals, etc. ]
d] exercise a little every day - Nurse Susan

4)   I think so. - Be Addicted

5)   Bowel movement schedules are different for each individual.

Stool softeners are generally safe, the mild acting ones.

As mentioned above, your diet is not as it should be and
probably your physical activity is low as well. Eating fruit
may help, and cooked prunes are good as well. - theancient_dr


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Question 3
Can drinking juice or a lot of water cure UTI's?...  I think I might have a Urinary Tract Infection, and i was told by a friend that you can cure it by drinking a lot of juice or water. Is this true? If not, advice please?

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1)   It's definitely good to drink a lot of water and pure cranberry/blueberry juice when you have a uti to flush the bad bacteria out more quickly. However, depending on how bad the infection is you may require antibiotics as well. Keep drinking lots, and if you see no improvement by tomorrow evening I would go to the doctor. You don't want to leave infections for too long. - mels211

2)   yes Madam/Sir, a lot of water min. of one litter a day try to use our product Mineral Alkaline Water, and other herbal products please visit us in my office at #3, Quezon Blvd. Malasiqui 2421, Pangasinan, Philippines E Mail add: mc7enterprises@yahoo.com. thank you - Benjamin melly Castillo

3)   It can help but usually the bacteria cling to your bladder and even a lot of water will not stop their prescense completely. So you may make yourself feel better and the symptoms will subside because the amount of bacteria has lessend due to you flushing them out, but in a few days the symptoms will be back because the bacteria will multiply again. - devon d

4)   Not a chance. UTI's require antibiotics.

Cranberry may only help PREVENT UTIs.

Left untreated UTIs can lead to acute or chronic kidney infections (pyelonephritis), which could permanently damage your kidneys and even be fatal.

See a doctor.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinary-tract-infection/DS00286 - Gary Y

5)   Cranberry juice helps. But go see a doctor. - B L


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Question 4
a couple questions about nutmeg...?...  so i'm gonna try getting high off nutmeg in a couple days and i've got a couple questions. ***don't tell me it's a crappy high or w/e, i'm bored and i'm gonna do it anyway***

1.) how much should i take if i want (mild) hallucinations? i read 7 grams. sound good?
2.) how long goes it take to onset?
3.) how long does it last?

thanks.
oh, and 4.) does it work if it's out of a bottle/pre-ground?
thanks for not answering any of my questions at all.
thanks w&s. i hate you :)

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1)   nutmeg is really, really hard to eat.

if you don't believe me, go to your spices and try to eat a teaspoon full.

okay here's the answers to your questions:

1. 1 gram per 10lbs of person taking it (person weighs 140 lbs - their dose would be 14 grams)
2. 2 - 7 hours
3. primary effects up to 24 hours. secondary effects up to 72 hours.
4. yes - M is for Mandi

2)   i'd never heard of that, but i found this interesting article:
http://www.cracked.com/article_16178_7-common-foods-that-can-actually-get-you-high.html
seems to answer your questions and give you a couple other dumb things to try when you are bored.


btw, you're retarded.

after reading that whole article, i cant help but think about the mulberry tree in my backyard and how i've been known to harvest a handful every now and then. i've been warned that i could get diarrhea if they aren't ripe yet, but nobody told me that hallucinations are a consolation prize. - Wire and String

3)   ive spent lots of time around people that spend copious amounts of time getting high, yet I cant recall anyone ever using nutmeg. I imagine its a migraine in the making, but yeah, go for it. - nodumgys

4)   you'd be better off smoking banana peels. - sugaree


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Question 5
is it possible to die from 2mg xanax?...  I know what xanax is please no other medical advice.
Is it even MEDICALLY possible to die from 2mg of xanax(1bar) without mixing it with any other substance??
i am 16 years old and about 110-120lbs

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1)   Not unless you have an allergy to it - Kali Toxic

2)   NO
You would be sluring your words, and pass out and not remember anything the next day.
You need about 8 or more MG's to die from Xanax. But don't try any more than 4 at a time. - Ryan Dun

3)   yeah you will be good dude. - skatelate113

4)   It is possible, but not probable.
No other medical advice offered per your request. - Granny Jo


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