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Open Question: Cardiomyopathy - dilated?

July 3rd, 2009 Open Question: Cardiomyopathy - dilated?
I suffer with cardiomyopathy - dilated is there anybody else who suffers from the same heart condititon as me i also have A.F which as also a heart problem associated with this disease please write and let me know how you cope and if you have any tips to make my life more bearable again thanks mike.

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:33:54 GMT
Voting Question: 2nd degree battery on a officer jail or probation?
I was in the back driverside seat with three other people in the car leaving the bar and the female driver got pulled over for DUI. Police had everyone exit and I refused upon being told I was going to jail for pub intox saying I know the law and I am only Pub intox if I get out the vehicle next thing I know I am being tased in my back for what seemed like a couple minutes it burnt two holes in my back. Out of fear of Death thinking my heart was going Cardiac Arythmia I mustered the strength to yank out the leads and scream thats enough when this officer went to shoot again I was kicking to get out the other side into the arms of two other Officers who were now my saviours from this maniac following me through the car and shooting again only missing this time. Well thats what happened but he says he shot me and seconds later I pulled out the leads turned and kicked him three times. There was never any intent to kick anyone. Now I am charged with Felony second degree battery of officer, public intox, disorderly conduct, and refusal to submit to arrest. It all happened so fast my head is still spinning and now my life seems turned upside down. I feel physically, emotionally, and financialy violated.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:56:52 GMT

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Open Question: What do you think about this poem I wrote? (It’s supposed to be scary and sad)?

July 3rd, 2009 Open Question: i heard of a rare disease called O.I. that gives you headaches, nausea, fainting, etc..what is O.I. short for?
i was watching “mystery diagnosis” on TLC (love that show) and some lady has been light-headed, fainting, had headaches, and all these symptoms and they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her. but then they diagnosed her with O.I. which was some sort of rare heart condition(?) where her heart didn’t pump enough oxygen to her brain.
anywayssss..
i think i may seriously have this and i can’t figure out what the OI was short for! any clues?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:05:56 GMT
Open Question: What do you think about this poem I wrote? (It’s supposed to be scary and sad)?
Start to Finish
Her heart is slamming
A door is creaking
Some glass is breaking
A toilet is leaking
This child is cringing
Afraid of the dark
A wolf is mourning
There goes a spark
The wind makes a sound
And kisses her cheek
A friendly goodbye
Has come to seek
The foot steps got closer
The drifted away
The slam of a door
A car pulls away
The house is still dark
The kid still alone
The smelling of smoke
And heavy cologne
The sound of a crash
The look of a light
First orange and yellow
Then bloody red night
It starts to get bigger
And then drives in closer
But this little child
is still in the corner
bloody stoned eyes
And a murmuring glare
She watches it dance
And seems not to care
It dances and spins
Heading straight for the girl
Then opens it’s mouth
And dives in a twirl
The arms pull her under
They rip at her face
Drowning in smoke
With so little space
deeper and darker
The world seems to come
The room is now gone
Her body feels numb
The black hole is silent
And full of despair
The bright room is gone
With that bloody red chair
So she loosens her crouch
Still not feeling her feet
Walks towards the light
But her heart doesn’t beat
Not seeing the ground
She walks to that door
And opens it up
The world is no more
But this beaming light
And a singing sound
A soft warm hand
just grabs her around
A face so familiar
So gentle and gold
Long curly hair
And 20 years old
Dwelled up with tears
And full heavy sighs
She holds this small child
Beginning to cry
She tells the small girl
Please not to cry
Cuz mommy is here
For the rest of your life . . .
(summed up - The little girl’s father comes to her house and kills the child by setting the house on fire after he already killed the mother. She watches the fire and burns and then end up in heaven with her mom. I tried to make it really sad and have intense feelings and emotions to get the reader interested it almost made me cry a little bit as I was writing it. So tell me what ya think! Thanks so much!!) Btw I am only 13

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:48:18 GMT

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Open Question: How I lost 100 pounds (pics)?

July 2nd, 2009 Open Question: please help me, mostly for doctors or smart people.?
hey guys, im 15 years old and i have an issue that hopefully you can help me out with…
for the past 2 months i have had a shortness in breath. i feel whenever i try to take a deep breath too maybe stop the shortness i start getting dizzy. also when im sitting or laying down a lot of the times i stand up and start seeing my eyes black out and i feel so dizzy. I also get headaches time to time and also its kind of like a heaviness on my chest. its hard to explain.
*i do have an innocent heart murmur if that help at all.
thank you guys please try to at least give me your opinion and to see if i need to go to a doctors. (:
i dont know if this makes any sence as well but like when my heart beats it hurts my chest at times
i also get out of breath like super easy, and its not good for me since i do sports.

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:17:13 GMT
Open Question: How I lost 100 pounds (pics)?
I did lose 100 pounds in 2 years. About 5 years ago, I was married to an abusive husband. Any abuse you can imagine, I suffered, including being force fed. It made me go from 117 lbs to 200 lbs. I lost weight quickly after divorce. I was a student at a large university, so I walked at least a total of at least 30 minutes a day fast paced. I also changed to a vegetarian diet. Now, most importantly, my blood pressure is excellent, and my cholesterol is very low. I will advise this is ALL I did. I also led quite an unhealthy lifestyle because of the mental conditions I suffered after divorce, and that included binge drinking almost every day. I have resolved my alcoholism and I am being treated for my mental disorders now by a psychiatrist. But I did lose a ton of weight. It will ALWAYS include lifestyle changes like I did, including changing your diet and excessive. I did lose a good amount of my bones, because I would lose weight quickly in short amounts of time. The point of my story is please, do not take diet pills! They are dangerous and have been linked to heart disease. There are also a lot of free trial scams involving weight loss pills that are ineffective, like acai berry pills. There is no magic pill. You must exercise a normal amount and change your diet. It can be done. Trust me, if I can do it, anyone can do it. Please keep your goals reasonable. You may not want to lose as much weight as I did, so my lifestyle choice may not be for everyone, and ALWAYS consult your healthcare professional before starting any weight loss program. Many times, your doctor will give you a weight loss plan suitable for you!
Here’s the pics!
Before
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3389/fatpic.jpg
AFTER
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8700/heatherbird.jpg
I think this pic says it all!
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2618/heatherpeta.jpg
Good point. Your HDL should be higher than your LDL, so check these levels with your doctor!
Lady A
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:59:04 GMT

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Open Question: I WANT TO CLEAR UP ALL MJ RUMORS!!! IF YOU AGREE STAR THIS QUESTION?

July 2nd, 2009 Open Question: I WANT TO CLEAR UP ALL MJ RUMORS!!! IF YOU AGREE STAR THIS QUESTION?
I love michael jackson!!! I miss him… I’m gonna clear all these stupid rumorss up………………….. He didn’t mollest kids, he built neverland for his kids and for kids to have a good child hood, he never had a child hood!!! He was beaten by his brothers and father and they harrassed him… He was always performing!!! He was just trying to give his kids and other children the child hood he never got to have… He donated sooooo much to charity, the blind, the poor!!! He made many people pretty rich…. He was an amazing man and he had a skin disease, vertiligo… So he bleached the rest of his skin to match the large part of his body that turned white from the vertiligo disease which is common among vertiligo patients… He was amazing and i hate all these freakin haters!!!! He rocks… So stfu!!! He was a legend and will never be forgotten!!! Long live MJ!!
He only made his kids wear masks so that no one will recognize THEM, he didn’t want them to be harrassed by the paparazzi and by other kids! He was doing what was best for them. He was an awesome dad too!!! He was just trying to do the right thing for everyone but nobody appreciated him!!!
He went bankrupt trying to help ppl. How many celebrities care about others and are so self less like michael was…. He iS a legend…. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!
P.S. The kid he dangled from a balcony was his son!!! The paparazzi said lets see the new baby, so he held it out of the window!!! He didn’t even dangle it he just held it out so show them his new kid!!!
THOSE MESSED UP FREAKS ACCUSED HIM OF MOLLESTATION FOR MONEY!!! THOSE GREEDY JERKS!!!
LONG LIVE MICHAEL JACKSON!!! You will always be remembered!!!
the kid didn’t accuse him of mollestation… The kid’s parents did for money and fame
WE LOVE HIM FOR HOW AMAZING OF A PERSON HE WAS!!! HE DONATED A TON OF MONEY TO 34 DIFFERENT CHARITIES, ALWAYS HELPED KIDS OUT, AND WAS AN AMZING, VERY WARM HEARTED, INNOCENT, GIVING MAN!!! HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST SELF-LESS, AND PURE MEN TO EVER LIVE!
I MISS YOU MICHAEL!!!
My all time favorite MJ song-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=latLyAI_m…
it just shows how much he cares for others and how much he put up with from his dad and haters out there!!! He’s better then you haters will ever be!!!
If you agree with my VERY long question star this… I love MJ! If you love MJ star this!!! Now
WHO LOVES MJ!?!?!?!?
The kid who said MJ mollested him came forthe and admitted that MJ didnt!!!! He said his dad just told him to make the accusation so that they could scam him out of a TON of money!!!
thanks everyone!!! I’m glad to see there are some smart, non-greedy people out there that don’t believe everything they hear from news people!!! it was only one kid that they accused him of mollesting…. But after that they thought he did to a lot of kids because he always had a ton of kids around… He just loved children!!! At heart, he was one himself! Such an amazing man :O
R.I.P. MICHAEL!!! YOUR IN ALL OUR HEARTS =)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:19:03 GMT

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Open Question: Worried I will pass it down to my daughter (Super long, sorry!)?

July 1st, 2009 Open Question: Worried I will pass it down to my daughter (Super long, sorry!)?
I was born two congential heart defect one called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Before birth, the two major arteries?the aorta and the pulmonary artery?are normally connected by a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus, which is an essential part of the fetal circulation. After birth, the vessel is supposed to close within a few days as part of the normal changes occurring in the baby’s circulation. In some babies, however, the ductus arteriosus remains open (patent). This opening allows blood to flow directly from the aorta into the pulmonary artery, which can put a strain on the heart and increase the blood pressure in the lung arteries.
I also have a bicuspid aeortic valve which is a defect of the aortic valve that results in the formation of two leaflets or cusps instead of the normal three. Normally only the mitral valve (bicuspid valve) has two cusps (instead of three); situated between the left atrium and left ventricle. Valves ensure the unidirectional flow of blood from the atrium to the ventricles, or the ventricles to the major arteries and veins. Both of these conditions are hereditary
Her doctor is aware of my concerns and is great about all of my worries. He checks for a heart murmur (super common in PDA) every check-up, but it still worries me because I never had a heart murmur growing up nor do I now. I am in good health and these defects do not affect my everyday life.
I was not diagnosed with this until I was 7 months pregnant with Georgia at the age of 27. And since then, I worry myself to death about her inheriting these. I just hate the thought that I passed down bad genetics (for lack of better term) to her. I would feel so guilty if she were to ever find out that she has inherited it.
How can I quit worrying myself so much? Is it normal to be so worried or to feel guilty?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:45:00 GMT
Open Question: would you support or refute this plan Taxing high-fat foods?
In the United States, many states now impose taxes on tobacco to discourage smoking and to help offset the health costs associated with smoking. However, heart disease, which has been linked to a high-fat diet, is the country?s number one killer. Taxing high-fat foods would be a great way to reduce the incidence of heart disease and help offset the cost of its treatment. The taxes could also be used to educate the public to the dangers of a high-fat diet, in the same way that taxes on cigarettes are used for antismoking ads.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:13 GMT

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Open Question: Is a septal defect of the heart always something you are born with or can it occur later in life?

July 1st, 2009 Open Question: Was it wrong for me to break up with my boyfriend because of this?
I recently broke up with my boyfriend of over a year. The thing is, I work very hard to stay in shape and I feel like I deserve a guy who does the same. I think it’s important to keep healthy… and honestly, if he were at his current weight but genuinely trying to lose it, working out occasionally, picking up a vegetable every now and then, eating only when hungry, resisting junk, I would totally stay with him. But he’s not! He eats a terrible diet and never works out. I work out every day, I limit myself to 200 calories of junk food once per week, I never eat unless I’m hungry, and I almost always pick something healthy. Guys hit on me all the time and it’s not like I don’t work hard for it. I’m not saying I need some super in shape guy but at least someone who takes care of himself, right? And he keeps saying that he’ll start eating healthier next week or next month, but he never does. On this path he’s ruining his health and if I ever did get married to him and have kids with him how would I explain daddy’s heart attacks? I don’t want to be a widow. Do you think it’s shallow of me to break up with him because of his weight? I just couldn’t bare to lose him to some terrible disease just because he didn’t take care of himself. I sat down and talked to him about it and he got really upset and basically said “It’s dumb if you’re breaking up with me because I eat junk food” but it’s much deeper than that…
sorry I know that’s a lot to read but please… do you think I’m in the wrong?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:10:00 GMT

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Open Question: Please Give Me Critical Feedback On This Prologue !! (:?

June 30th, 2009 Open Question: Can I develop heart disease or any potentially harmful problem because I am too emotional and sensitive?
I don’t stress out but sometimes I receive information from someone who has been through a terrible ordeal and I feel overwhelmed with emotion.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:35:20 GMT

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Open Question: Is there any way to reduce the risk of Heart Disease?

June 30th, 2009 Open Question: 2nd degree battery on a officer jail or probation?
I was in the back driverside seat with three other people in the car leaving the bar and the female driver got pulled over for DUI. Police had everyone exit and I refused upon being told I was going to jail for pub intox saying I know the law and I am only Pub intox if I get out the vehicle next thing I know I am being tased in my back for what seemed like a couple minutes it burnt two holes in my back. Out of fear of Death thinking my heart was going Cardiac Arythmia I mustered the strength to yank out the leads and scream thats enough when this officer went to shoot again I was kicking to get out the other side into the arms of two other Officers who were now my saviours from this maniac following me through the car and shooting again only missing this time. Well thats what happened but he says he shot me and seconds later I pulled out the leads turned and kicked him three times. There was never any intent to kick anyone. Now I am charged with Felony second degree battery of officer, public intox, disorderly conduct, and refusal to submit to arrest. It all happened so fast my head is still spinning and now my life seems turned upside down. I feel physically, emotionally, and financialy violated.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:56:52 GMT
Open Question: Is there any way to reduce the risk of Heart Disease?
After Billy Mays’ recent heart disease-related death, I started thinking about my OWN heart, and how I might be susceptible to heart problems later on.
My dad and his dad have had multiple heart attacks each, so I’ve got a hereditary issue there. But is there any way to reduce the risk of heart disease? Or should I plan on dying by the time I’m 50?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:01:38 GMT

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June 29th, 2009 Open Question: Do you think Michael Jackson died from painkiller abuse or lupus?
Michael Jackson was diagnosed by a Dr some years ago with viteligo and Lupus. He also had a alpha deficency defect that affects the lungs and liver and worsens with painkiller usage. I hope that he did not die from years of drug abuse. It is highly possible that the years of drug abuse caused heart disease, because I knew someone like that. The autopsy will give the condition they died of, but may not list damage caused by drug use.
This would be such a tragedy if its drug related like Anna Nicole and Heath.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:43:00 GMT

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Open Question: Do you believe that beer has health benefits (I’m pretty sure beer drinkers would LOVE to hear this! LOL)?

June 29th, 2009 Open Question: Do you believe that beer has health benefits (I’m pretty sure beer drinkers would LOVE to hear this! LOL)?
http://www.essortment.com/all/beerhealthbene_rryq.htm
Why drink beer?
Who ever thought there would be health benefits to drinking beer? Well, there is! Studies have revealed that beer can produce the same benefits as drinking wine. Whether you prefer ales, lagers, stout, bitter or wheat beers, studies show that one drink a day for women or up to two drinks a day for men will reduce your chances of strokes, heart and vascular disease. It?s no secret that the stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious, long-term disabilities
.
What?s interesting is that it was proven (New England Journal of Medicine ? Nov. 1999) that those who drank one beer a week compared to those who drank one beer a day experienced no variance in reducing stroke risks. It is said that light to moderate drinkers will decrease their chances of suffering a stroke by 20%.
A researcher at the Texas Southwestern Medical Center (May 1999) reported that those who consume moderate amounts of beer (one to two a day at the most) have a 30-40% lower rate of coronary heart disease compared to those who don?t drink. Beer contains a similar amount of ?polyphenols? (antioxidants) as red wine and 4-5 times as many polyphenols as white wine.
Alcohol has also been attributed of its ability to increase the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) into the bloodstream as well as help to decrease blood clots.
Beer also contains vitamin B6, which prevents the build-up of amino acid called homocysteine that has been linked to heart disease. Those of us who have high levels of homocysteine are usually more prone to an early onset of heart and vascular disease. A new study performed at the TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute in Utrecht indicates that those who drink beer had no increase in their homocysteine level but those who drank wine or liquor had an increase of up to 10%. Also noted was the fact that those who drank beer experienced a 30% increase in vitamin B6 in their blood plasma, thereby proving that beer (in moderation) is actually healthier to drink than wine and other liquor.
Did you know?
- Beer is nutritious if consumed in moderation
- That beer is fat-free and cholesterol free?
- Beer has a relaxing effect on the body thereby reducing stress.
- It can help you sleep better
- It helps prevent heart disease and improves the blood circulation
- It has proven to have positive effects on elderly people. It helps to promote blood vessel dilation, sleep, and urination.
An average beer contains the following:
0mg of cholesterol
0g of fat
13g of carbohydrate
25mg of sodium
protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins B, B2, and B6
Cuisine a la biere?
Beer in cooking is deeply rooted in Western Europe. Beer is incomparable as a cooking tool. With its unique flavors and versatilities is it unmatched. Due to the fact that alcohol has a much lower boiling temperature than water, it evaporates quickly while cooking your recipe and thereby only leaves the characteristic taste of the beer.
Some ways to use beer in cooking are as follows:
-Marinades for beef ? both tenderizes and adds flavor.
-Used as a substitute for water in different soups and stocks ? adds much more flavor to your recipes.
-Used in batters for fried foods.
-Added to gravies to spice up the taste.
-Used as a cooking base/liquid for steaming foods (sausages, shellfish, clams, etc.)
Just remember when cooking with beer, keep your beer?s primary taste in mind. Malty beers add a sweet/nutty taste while hop lagers can add a bitter/herbal flavor. Beer increases in bitterness as it reduces to use a sweeter/malty beer when cooking for long periods of time.
Now after reading all this ?good stuff? on beer, this isn?t to say that you should go out and get ?boozed up? because it?s good for you! Obviously the key, as was mentioned earlier, is moderation. Drinking in excess of these guidelines has been associated with an increased risk of several serious health ailments, such as cancer, high blood pressure, and liver disease. Be warned that drinking over moderation can lead to liver damage, dangers of drunk driving, and damage to fetuses of pregnant women who are drinking?just to name a few.
The health risks of beer
Ever heard of the ?beer belly?? In a German study, Gerard Klose said ?dangers begin to emerge in men measuring more than 94 centimeters around the middle, and become “really risky” at a girth of 102 centimeters?. ?Too much fat?, he said, ?makes diabetes
, certain forms of cancer and heart disease a distinct possibility?.?
It?s no secret that high levels of fat accumulated on the body is unhealthy and can cause serious illness over time. An article in the London Times reports that fat that collects around the internal organs to form the typically male beer belly will also find its way into the bloodstream and in turn, raise your cholesterol levels. This

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:04:26 GMT

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