Heart Flutters

Open Question: What kind of foods cause heart disease?

August 28th, 2008 Open Question: Sudden Slurred Speech?
The other day I was shopping with my husband, when all of a sudden as I was talking to him from down a shopping aisle, my speech became slow, and slurred. I would stop and restart the sentence and it would still be slurred. My tongue felt numb, and I felt very “out of it”. I am only 23 but I do have a form of heart disease and some history of other medical issues (heart murmur) etc.
Should I be seriously worried?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:15:35 GMT

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Open Question: What is my definition of happiness?

August 28th, 2008 Open Question: What is my definition of happiness?
Recently I had a comment that really made me sad, he said he is miserable, and it just breaks my heart when I think about how so many people on this world without Jesus are miserable, now WAIT before you insult me for even brining up Jesus or rebelling, what I speak is the TRUTH, so many people turn to sex, drugs, alcohol but they still feel worthless on the inside. But what they don’t know is JESUS is the only one who can truly give you joy on the inside, I recently had a comment on my other question of a guy saying “yes I’m very happy and I’m a gay male.” Not judging but he’s obviously trying to cope with the fact that he is confused and that has to be horrible, he’s eventually going to catch a disease, and his “happiness” isn’t going to last because of how sinful it is. He needs God to change his ways and only then will he find true peace with his-self and that goes for everyone, I already know about the ones who are reading this, some are saying “this guy is ridiculous” the philosophers are “laughing”. The party animals are saying “this dude needs to go out and have fun and get some *****”. I know that the atheist are saying “there is no God”. But they all share one common root, they don’t trust in God! God said in his bible it is through our trust in him that we are happy, so far all those out there who feel they are miserable and worthless, you’re not God loves you so much and he wouldn’t have died for your sins, and you have a place in God’s Kingdom, God has a place made especially for you, and a child of God is anything but worthless. And each and everyone of us has a diving purpose and gifts that God has given us and we can use them to make changes in this world, and God will show you the way you are truly suppose to live, and only then are you in your right place. I know I’m probably going to get many ignorant an hateful comments but that’s ok, for those out there who want true change, just go to Jesus and cry out to his name.:)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:22:53 GMT

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Open Question: why is marijuana’s main chemical THCor Cannabinoids still illegal?

August 27th, 2008 Open Question: why is marijuana’s main chemical THCor Cannabinoids still illegal?
THC Ministry, Amsterdam - Info on Cannabinoids
Dr. Robert Melamede, Ph.D.
Dr. Robert J. Melamede Ph.D. Chairman of the Biology Department of the University of Colorado:
Conducting Scientific research on Cannabinoids
Phone: 719-262-3135
University of Colorado
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Room 232
PO Box 7150
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150
rmelamed@uccs.edu
The Cannabinoid System has been around for over 600 million years. Before the Dinosaurs. The Cannabinoid System is continuously evolutioning and has been retained by all new species. Food and feeding is at the heart of the Cannabinoid System.
1. Cannabinoids are in every living animal on the planet above Hydra and Mollusks, with the exception of insects. Bodies are homeostatically maintained by the Cannabinoid System.
2. Mothers give their babies a booster shot of cannabinoids in mothers milk to give them the munchies because they have to learn to eat. (they’ve been fed thru the umbilical cord and did not have to know how to eat.)
3. Mice lacking the CB1 receptors don’t like any changes. If they are moved to another part of the cage they act upset and when they are put back to the original spot in the cage they relax, but if then put into another part of the cage they get upset again. Comment: I wonder if people, especially drug warriors, had their CB1 receptors blocked then they would resist change and the ones of us that have unblocked CB1 receptors enjoy the benefits of cannabinoids are a lot more relaxed and not paranoid about or over change. Interesting thought. It turns out that that thought is absolutely correct. Many people’ brains are not capable of a good connection to the CB1 CB2 receptors.
4. All new species utilize cannabinoids.
5. By being alive and breathing air our bodies produce “free radicals”. Cannabinoids help to reverse this action.
6. Cannabinoids do kill brain cells, but the brain cells they kill are called “Glioma” or Cancer of the brain(Tumor). All other brain cells are protected and healed by cannabinoids. (Glioma cells cannot tolerate the action of cannabinoids)
7. Cannabinoids protect against sunburn and skin cancer because of the CB1 receptors in our skin.
8. Cannabinoids slow down the aging process. Mice that their brains respond to cannabinoids live longer and mice that have brains that block the CB1 receptors die younger.
9. Activity in the evolutionary advanced areas of the brain is increased in cannabinoids receptors and promotes higher consciousness levels.
10. Cannabinoids are even found in the white blood cells (CB2 receptors). The CB2 receptors are found predominantly on immunological cells and regulate the shift in the immune system to the anti-inflammatory mode.
11. Cannabinoids protect the heart against Arythmia.
12. The way it works on pain is there is specific nerves that deal with pain. They are called vanilloid-Receptors. Anandamide(sanscript word for “Blissful Amide”), the bodies internally produced marijuana binds with the nerve endings, reducing pain. Anandamides are produced internally by our bodies in response to a whole variety of conditions. As an example, Aspirin prevents the breakdown of Anandamide, the internally produced marijuana to activate & start working at easing pain. How many old lady’s say they “WOULD NEVER” use marijuana & are actually using the equivalent of marijuana that their bodies produce as a natural activity, & don’t even realize it. And how many politicians and citizens of the US do this also & aren’t even aware they are condemning something that their bodies make naturally. Anecdotal evidence is valid because when a person smokes marijuana & it relieves their pain, then they smoke it again & it relieves their pain again it becomes a fact known only to that person, but nonetheless true.
13. In the case of most autoimmune diseases, the bodies immune cells produces free radicals & is destroying it’s own body as a foreign object. Cannabis pushes the immune system into anti inflammatory mode & helps slow the progression of that disease, thereby slowing down the aging process.
14. Seizures are controlled by marijuana not only THC, but non-psychoactive cannabidiol.(CBD) The exact mechanism is not known, however HEMP is high in CBD’s & can cancel out the psychoactive high of THC & at the same time benefits the user or smoker. Cannabinoids control everything in our bodies including our minds.
15. There are many other things that Cannabinoids do in the body, besides attaching to the CB1 and CB2 receptors, the main cannabinoid receptors in the higher part of our brain. Cannabinoids affect our skin and other parts of our bodies.
16. Pharmaceutical companies are working at sythesizing different cannabinoid components and different types of strains of marijuana. If they can succeed, then there will be more choices for you and I to choose from and we will be able to use what works best for our particular bodies.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:43:09 GMT

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Open Question: First day of school sucked please help!?

August 27th, 2008 Open Question: First day of school sucked please help!?
I’m a 9th grader and today it sucked big time, we get 30 min. lunch and we can’t get out of campus. We have lock schedule so it’s 4 long misarable periods a day! The teachers are so boring especially in Algebra I was bored and I can’t focus because it’s so boring. Oh and also I can’t see my friends in lunch because it’s A lunch then B lunch so we’re all scattered and seperated.
It freakin sucks and it’s only the 1st day! The worst thing is that this Thursday I have to get my heart checked out by a Cardiologist because of a Murmur, and I’m nervous!
What can I do to make highschool more fun? I already wanna get out.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:27:07 GMT
Open Question: How do I stop worrying so much and become more positive? ?
Hey all, I am hands-down the biggest worrier on the entire planet. I make mountains out of molehills. My first thought is always negative. When I get offered an opportunity, I immediately think worst-case scenario, so if things do go wrong, I won’t be disappointed. I guess I have a fear of disappointment.
I have a fairly negative outlook on our planet, and my heart goes out to those who are starving and dying of incurable disease and I’m thankful for the things I’ve been given, yet, that still doesn’t cure my sorry ass. I know this is incredibly self-destructive and selfish.
I recognize I have a serious problem and I need to stop. I worry, obsess, and get sad and negative about seemingly everything in my life and I need to break out of it before I waste another day. It’s easier said than done, though- how do I start? I want to make a change in my life. Thanks for the advice!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:20:42 GMT

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Open Question: I have a question about heart murmurs?

August 26th, 2008 Open Question: I have a question about heart murmurs?
So I have been getting heart murmurs a lot lately. I was just sitting on the couch watching tv and I counted 4 in about 1-2 minutes. Is this something to be concerned about? I am only 24 and healthy…so I don’t want to freak out and run to my doctor complaining of heart issues when nothing is wrong. I have heart murmurs for quite a few years, but I have just been noticing in the last few months that they are increasing, and feeling a little more noticeable than I remember. When I get them I feel a slight shortness of breath, and a fluttering in my heart. Any help would be great! Thanks!

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:45:41 GMT

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Open Question: Is this a heart disease?

August 26th, 2008 Open Question: Is this a heart disease?
Sometimes i feel like that there is one tube near the heart and is going to be inserted into the heart. I have to stop moving if not the pain will get worse. Is this a heart disease?
I am perfectly healthy and i sleep well, eat well, exercise….
Sorry for my bad description!!

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:28:10 GMT

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Open Question: Is there any medicine out there that can cause heart disease? Female hormones and Progesterone ?

August 25th, 2008 Open Question: Newborn - Concerned about hole in heart?
My beautiful baby boy was born not even a week ago, August 19, 2008. My heart dropped and my eyes filled with tears when the pediatrician told me that my baby had a hole in his heart.
I was asleep, being exhausted from labor and birth when they did the first check up on day one but I believe they said they heard a murmur while listening to his heart. The doctor told my boyfriend he’ll come back the next day to listen again because the murmur could be a blood vessel that haven’t closed yet? I’m not entirely sure what was said because like I said, I was sleeping. =(
Day two, doctor checked to listen for it again and the murmur was still there. He than ordered for a cardiac echo to record the murmur so they can electronically send the results to the children’s hospital.
What’s the cause of this? Is there a reason why this happened? Did I do something wrong? A million questions rush through my head… I’m not sure if it’s irrelevant but my baby’s father’s older brother has down syndrome and throughout this entire pregnancy, I’ve been in fear that my baby will have it too. If my baby had down syndrome, wouldn’t have the doctor tell me if he did or not? Is there a slight chance that my baby may have it?
I’m a bit concerned. Can someone help me answer these questions?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:16:14 GMT
Open Question: Is there any medicine out there that can cause heart disease? Female hormones and Progesterone ?
Megace aka Megestrol Acetate, an appetite stimulant and a female hormone progesterone has caused me to suffer from chest pain, 8 months after discontinuing the medicine. I am a male, so yes, I was consuming female hormones.Could this medicine have caused coronary artery disease or some sort of heart disease? I am on no other medications, I eat a healthy diet, and do some cardio, yet I still continue to have this chest discomfort. It is not heartburn.Thank you

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:54:31 GMT

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Open Question: Could a very slight heart murmur stop me completely from joining the national guard?

August 25th, 2008 Open Question: I had a very disturbing dream! Can you help me interpret?
Dreams don’t usually bother me, but this one really disturbed me. Please help me interpret the following:
I started out in a doctors office where me and a big group of girls were taught about a rare disease. It had something to do with our period and how if you missed it it could mean your heart wasn’t pumping blood. And you would soon die. Then i vaguely remember having sex. My period was due on Saturday, and school would start that monday. My period didn’t come and people said i was pregnant. but i knew i had the disease. I spent my Saturday saying goodbye to those i loved. I said i wanted to die in my sleep so i fell asleep. I felt a stab of pain as my heart stopped. Then i remember thinking, “So this is what death feels like” and then i woke up, and for a moment i thought i was really dead. It is really disturbing. PLEASE HELP ME!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:03:36 GMT
Open Question: Could a very slight heart murmur stop me completely from joining the national guard?
Well, I went to MEPS August 5th, everything went fine, yeah I need glasses they said, but w/e…
I passed all my test but down to the physical, the doctor listened to my heart and told me I MIGHT have a very slight heart murmur, and I will need to see a cardiologist before I can sign up…
Well before that I have to get a re feral for the cardiologist to see me, I went to get this re feral last monday, I asked that doctor he said hes hears a very very faint sound, which could be nothing.
I have no previous history of heart problems, nor does my family, but I been reading around and alot of people get denied for this reason and like I’m really getting worried about this…
I have alot riding on this, and I have to see the cardiologist on september 23rd, I’m worried they are going to deny me…
Anyone with an opinion or past experience with this problem tell me about it please…

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:51:13 GMT

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Open Question: Conservatives is this your working class heritage? Does it make you stand tall with pride?

August 24th, 2008 Open Question: Conservatives is this your working class heritage? Does it make you stand tall with pride?
When conservatives have had a choice between tax cuts for the upper 1 % of Americans and the middle class, they have chosen the super rich.
When conservatives have had a choice between tax cuts for the super-rich and funding for the National Institute of Health, which supports the development of cures for cancer, heart disease, and other serious illness, they have cut funding for the NIH.
When conservatives had the choice between tax cuts for the rich and body armor for American troops dying in Iraq, they chose tax cuts.
Every time working people have asked for a rise in the minimum wage, conservatives have opposed it, saying that wealthy businesses can’t afford it–even as they gave huge bonuses to their CEOs.
When Congress proposed a national holiday honoring MLK, conservatives opposed it, calling him a communist of the floor of the US Senate.
When people in wheelchairs, including WWII vets who lost their limbs defending our nation, asked for accessible sidewalks and buildings, conservatives opposed it saying it was too expensive.
When FDR tried to create a safety net for senior citizens, conservatives opposed it, saying we couldn’t afford it, and they have been trying to dismantle Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid ever since.
When oil profits soared beyond all previous heights and the price of gas had doubled, Conservatives pushed through Congress a taxpayer-financed, multibillion-dollar ‘incentives package’ for oil companies to keep up the good work.
This is just a small sampling of your many gifts to working and middle class America.

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:23:56 GMT

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Open Question: please help me! cat question!?

August 24th, 2008 Open Question: Does this annoy you?
I see all these questions asking how much you got for back to school shopping, or how much you spent, and all the answers are like 250, 300, 600 or whatever.
If you’re like me and have to spend your own money, does this annoy you? It pisses me off. I’m not even poor. My parents make really good money, but they think I have enough clothes and shouldn’t be spoiled. And I’m not at all, and it annoys me to see so many out there who get money for nothing at all. I love clothes, don’t get me wrong, but just think of what a difference could be made if they all got a job to pay for their own clothes, and parents donated that money to a charity to help in Darfur or for research in heart disease or something.
Sorry for the rant, but does anyone else feel the way I do?

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:45:30 GMT

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