Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Prevent pregnancy

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

What is the best cotraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy?

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I am on microgynon 30 and so I have been ok, no nasty surprises, however you will need to be careful for the 1st 2-3 weeks of starting any new pill and use addiction contraception. Just while your body can accept it.

 I have herd a few stories of people becoming pregnant while using it and other pills availble, but taking it at the same time daily and not being sick or having an upset stomache. you should be fully coverd. I have been using it for 4 years, their can be some side effects, headaches, sore boobs… but everybody is different.

Good luck :)

How to prevent pregnancy?

okay so im only 14 years old me and my boyfriend used a condom and this isn’t the 1st time. we moved and i noticed it wasn’t on him, somehow it had got lost inside me he pulled it out but now im so worried im pregnant what can i do to prevent pregnancy it happened about an hour ago, HELP! idk what to do, i know about the morning after pill but the only drug store close to me is cvs how much money does it cost there, and do u have to be older than 18 to purchase it cause im only 14 and cant tell my mom!!

Answer

Hun, a condom can’t get “lost” inside you. But planned parenthood is a good place to go.

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Which is the safe method to prevent pregnancy,using condom , taking i pill tablet or any other ?

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Condoms…Birth Control…No sex at all…spermicides

What condoms best prevent pregnancy?what ways can u prevent prenancy?

well i wasnt vary active im my days but my daughter wants to no all this…shes old enough what answers to those above?

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latex.. they protect against STD’s and pregnancy better than polyurethane.

you can prevent pregnancy by using birth control pill or patch.

Best method to prevent pregnancy?

what’s the best method to prevent pregnancy besides abstinence? is it the pill or condom? Don’t say a vasectomy or get her tubes tied because i’m 21 and she’s 20. Not gonna happen…

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Use both spermacidal condoms, and the pills.

Exactly why do you say the surgery is a bad idea? I had a vasectomy when I was 21. It was the best thing I ever did!

Prevent pregnancy?

I am being married after 1 week.We don’t want child atleast 2 years.Can somebody suggest me what protections should we take both?is it possible only for her side?At any cost, we want to avoid child?I m looking for Experienced persons’ suggestions.

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i hav been married frm 8 years, we havnt used any contraception ever

ovolation starts 8th days from th last day of the period nd will stay till 14 to 16 th day. After nd b4 tht time is safe for sex, also u can use withdraw mothod its also safe and natural mathod,but its up 2 th man if he can do tht

What is the absolute best way to prevent pregnancy during intercourse WITH A CONDOM?

What is the absolute best way to prevent pregnancy. Can someone please evaluate the chances of getting pregnant if the following are used:

1. Male condoms with spermicide (just incase)

2. Pull out before ejecuation

3. Birth control pills for 28 days (is this even necessary)

Please evaluate…or comment on how it can be improved…(or too much)

Answer

Chances of pregnancy is none if you are practising the three steps above together, no further enhacement is required; these three steps together is too much (as you said). If not broken during action condom is the best, with it pull out is not required, tabs creates hormone troubles to many, hence stick to the first option

Best way to prevent pregnancy when you want to make love?

What is the best way to prevent chances of being pregnant when you want to make love?

lets say

1.cleaning penis before wearing condom and wait for it to dry before putting condom on

2.using condom with spermicide(read something about this and it said spermicide irritates vagina and increases chances of breakage, so i shouldnt use condom with spermicide)

3. using lube to decrease chances of breakage

4. pulling out before ejaculation

what if i use all these steps. what are the chances?

THE ONLY chance of getting pregnant when using a condom is the condom breaking or slipping off right? thats what makes the 98%?

Answer

1) Use a condom. Every time.

2) She should be on the pill.

This gets rid of 98% of the chances of her getting pregnant… the 2% uncertainty comes from human error… just be careful.

What is the best contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy?

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Your doctor will decide which ones are best for you based on your medical history.

What is the best way to prevent pregnancy after having sex?

What is the best way to prevent pregnancy after having sex? Today is the 5th day after having sex with my boyfriend. Is there any medicines (asides from pills, because pills will only prevent pregnancy if you take it right after having sex) that will prevent pregnancy???

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It’s pretty much too late to do the morning after pill. All you can really do now is hope that you aren’t pregnant. In a few more days, go get a pregnancy test. If you’re pregnant, go see your doctor to discuss your options. If you’re not, thank whatever you believe in and promise yourself to be more careful in future. At least use a barrier method like condoms. What I do to be extra safe is I’m on the pill AND I use condoms. Your future is at risk here. You have to stay smart. Good luck, and I’ll be sending good thoughts your way!

Blessed be.

Whey protein side effects

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Is there any side effects from taking whey protein isolate?

I do not have diabetes but will taking whey protein damage my liver or my pancreas? Will it spike insulin levels or cause blood sugar problems. I understand that a big mac hamburger contains 30 grams of protein and so does a serving of whey so Im not concerned about any kidney damage. I just want a extra boost in energy is it safe>or is it even going to give me Extra Fuel i need?

Answer

There are side effects.

Firstly, large amounts of protein make blood more acidic. To neutralize the blood, calcium is drawn from the bones. Also, production of free radicals increases, so you should counter it with a lot of antioxidants .

Secondly, (this is not common knowledge, see Dr. Russel Blaylock’s books and website) any protein isolate contains exitotoxins similar to MSG that increase level of free glutamate in the body. Glutamate cause neurons to be super exited, and then die (very simplified explanation) The effect can be as devastating as Alzheimer’s in the far future or some health issues here in there in the near future - depending on what is the weak spot in your body. One person can get depressed for example, nothing would happen to another. So please use protein isolates with caution.

If you need energy boost, consider complex carbs (nuts/seeds/grains), they do not cause insulin spike because sugar gets into the blood gradually. And they contain plant protein. Almonds, for example, have a plethora of health benefits, and 21% of weight is protein. You may also consider using superfoods like maca , ginseng etc.

Hope this helps

Olga.

Are there any serious side effects to taking Whey Protein Powder?

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It should be fine. Whey is derived from milk.

Go checkout http://www.cagedanimal.net post your question in the beginners cage and you will get tons of relative info and support.

Is Wheybolic Extreme 60 the best Whey Protein?

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The “Best Whey protein” is all relative my friend. If you are seeking pure whey protein minus fillers , additives, and artificial sweeteners they are out there. A majority of “popular” whey proteins are 75% whey and the rest is chemicals. Get what you pay for and keep it Whey ONLY. Good luck!!!!

What are the side effects of whey protein, if any at all?

I’ve been told its just protein, but I guess I look at it as a supplement and I get a little suspicious with supplements. I’ve also heard different things from different people so not really sure what to believe I guess. So, is there any side effects of whey protein? Any health risks, effects on penis size, etc? I did hear it can cause kidney problems if you take too much, but how much is too much? Thanks in advance.

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No, you won’t get any serious side effects with whey protein. Actually, you won’t really get any, besides bulking up easier… About the kidney thing.. well it’s true that if you take more than like 60g at one time it could possible negatively effect your liver by overloading it, but as long as you take it in moderation (I never said don’t take 60g, I said don’t take a whole lot more..) you’ll be perfectly fine and very satisfied.

What are the side effects of protein supplements or whey protein?Can i have them at 17 years of age?

Will the supplements make me fat?i weigh 65 kg and am 6 feet tall.

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You can take it. It won’t make you fat, its just protein, it really doesn’t have very many calories. Roughly 100 calories per scoop.

When is the best time to take whey protein shakes?

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well, i would say the morning. unless you workout at some other time.if you do workout, drink one before then.

Side effects of whey protein?

Are there any short or long term side effects from taking whey protein?

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Whey protein, are just that, protein - unlike some other types of supplements and drugs, whey protein supplements contain mostly whey and some other stuff like carbohydrates, calcium, some fats, and some fancy shimancy ingredients which really aren’t that special. So in other words, you can expect very little, if any side effects of taking whey protein supplements. Other than maybe gaining some lean mass, which is what you want. Also, there have been no documented side effects of whey protein, it’s just like the food you eat, causing no side effects.

Whey Protein - Any Side Effects? How long till it works?

I recently started using Whey Protein as a suplement for my workout plan. I use 1 scoop with milk in the morning and 1 scoop with water after my workout. How long before I start seeing any results? I’m pretty sure I can see a result after a week or so, but maybe it’s my imagination? =) (I got a pretty hectic workout plan, but it’s to be more firm, not for bulking up). Also, are there any side effects? I heard that it clogs, can mess up your kidneys etc. But as I can figure thats only if you over do it is a myth. I use bout 50 grams per day.

Thanks =)

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Reading some of these answers is very comical. I don’t know why people post when they have no idea what they are talking about. Myth: Protein builds muscle. The fact is amino acids are responsible for muscle repair, it is true amino acids derive from protein, but certain types of protein contain different amino acids, so you cannot generalize protein. Myth: Protein damages kidneys. The truth is protein molecules are too large to be filtered through the kidneys, they are transported from the small intestine to the liver, where the liver decides to absorb them or send them on their way to be used elsewhere.

Let me help you out.

Taking protein will help increase muscle strength/mass. It is one of the few supplements that has been proven to work. Whey protein is a faster digesting protein, so I recommend taking it right after you work out. This get the amino acids into the blood stream and available for the muscles to grab. Casein is another type of protein powder you will commonly see. This is a slow digesting protein, so its going to give your body amino acids over a longer period of time. I would take casein protein right before bed or first thing in the morning. Milk has alot of casein protein and I like the fact that you mix whey(fast digesting) and milk in the morning. Of course, you have to eat a balanced diet, protein alone cannot build muscle. As far as i can tell you have a solid protein schedule and you should stick to it. Feel free to email me if you have any further questions. I enjoy answering questions in my field of research.

Chris

M.S.,C.S.C.S.

How is the suplemnt “optimum whey protein gold standard”? Are there any side effects of it?

I am 17yrs 8months old. My height is 5′ 10″. I have a slim figure and have been gyming for about 3 months now. Is this best for me to use and will it aid in height grwth along with built ?

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weight protein will not help you growth but will help with you building muscle. You will get fat if you take it and don’t exercise

Whey protein for a sixteen year old???

hi there

i am 16 years of age and am 5 ft 5 iches tall,weighing 55 kilograms. I’m pretty lean and till recently had virtually no muscle on me.But over the last month I’ve been doing a hundred pushups a day, along with pull ups,squats,and crunches and have noticed that my body is getting toned.But now I need some mass in my body. Thing is,I am a vegetarian and hence my diet is limited.Also, I don’t do weights,coz I don’t want my height to get affected.I want to grow to around 5 ft 10 inches at least by the time I’m done with my growth.Now my question is…should I start using whey protein and continue my workout? Will it help me get more muscled? And does whey protein have any side effects like the dehydrating characteristics of Creatine? In short, can i start using whey protein soon along with a good workout? Will it help me get a better body? Thanks for your help.

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Vegatarian?! enough with the nonsense!

If you want to grow then eat grain-fed lean meats like chicken and turkey. Also Beef and lamb are very high in protein. Eggs and fish are an excellent source of protein as well.

Stay away from Soy products as its an incomplete protein and your body does not digest the enzymes effeciently.

Whey will help. Take it AFTER your workouts. There will be no side effects to Creatine unless you are depriving your body of water. Thus you must drink more often than usual.

As for your workouts, you need to stress the muscles differently. Work out with weights (i.e. dumbells, barbells) and keep the reps down, anywhere from 5-10 reps per set for any given exercise. You will gain more muscle mass with low rep, high stress workouts.

There are no studies that confirm any side-effects that you mentioned.

As for ?llison response:

Soy protein IS an INCOMPLETE protein! They lack the sulphur bearing amino acids methionine and cysteine. The high-phytic acid in unfermented and processed soy (found in nearly all soy products) disrupts mineral absorption and can deplete your supply of zinc, magnesium, and calcium.

There is a reason why professional bodybuilders eat animal protein. Hormone injected animal products are obviously not good for several reasons that is why I suggested grain-fed, hormone-free meats.

Whey protein

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Whats the best brand of WHEY protein?…or does it matter?…?

Im wondering because I want to know which one to get…Ive been told that OPTIMUM NUTRITION is the best. I can get that off the internet or I could go to walmart and get the body fortress cheap stuff?…what would you suggest?…thanks

Answer

give phil best answer hands down! optimum nutrition whey is amazing. its decently priced and has a great amino profile and chcoclate taste madd good!

What is the best whey protein for body building on the market?

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The best whey product out, is the one that has NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, FILLERS, OR PRESERVATIVES!!! Keep it simple Pure whey is the only whey my brotha…do not believe the hype.. Get what you pay for. Good luck

Is Wheybolic Extreme 60 the best Whey Protein?

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The “Best Whey protein” is all relative my friend. If you are seeking pure whey protein minus fillers , additives, and artificial sweeteners they are out there. A majority of “popular” whey proteins are 75% whey and the rest is chemicals. Get what you pay for and keep it Whey ONLY. Good luck!!!!

What is the best vanilla whey protein powder?

I am looking for vanilla whey protein powder, but there is quite a lot of brands.

I would like advice from somebody who is hopefully a weightlifter with experience in taking protein powder to grow muscles.

Thanks.

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Theres no such thing as the best one.

Technically the one with the best protein/carb - total product weight ratio would be the best, however at the beggining if you want to gain weight, I recommend the most cost effective one (best protein/carb - price ratio).

I use EAS which is top shelf, but it costs an arm and a leg.

Best time to drink whey protein?

so im planning on getting a protein drink and stuff, its 24g of protein pershake…. when is the best time to drink it? before my workout, after my workout, or what???

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You can consume a pure whey shake any time of the day. I personally like to consume one upon waking and immediately following a workout. Look for a pure whey protein minus artificial flavoring and preservatives, or fillers. Good luck!!

Who sells the best 100% Whey Protein?

I am looking for a great product which can create lean muscle gain, tastes great and reduces fat. I have heard from friends and doctors that I do not have to spend a fortune either. Any suggestions?

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Whey Protein is ideal for weightlifters, endurance athletes, and people who want to build muscle, because it is a fast-digesting protein that the body uses quickly to build and repair muscle. You’ll want to make sure you’re giving your body the protein it needs to build and rebuild lean muscle tissue. You also need antioxidant protection from harmful free radicals generated by intense and prolonged exercise.

Whey protein helps your body immediately build and rebuild muscle after exercise, while plant-derived digestive enzymes help your body process protein more efficiently. Nutrilite Whey Protein Powder comes in convenient, portable pouches with 25 g of whey protein in each serving.

Nutrilite Protein Shakes help you maintain lean body mass, with 25 grams of satiating protein your body uses to build and rebuild muscle tissue. You’ll also get antioxidant protection from harmful free radicals generated by intense and prolonged exercise, thanks to the exclusive Nutrilite C-Lenium Blend.

Nutrilite Protein Shakes have more protein than the competition, giving you more muscle-building power. Calories are equal to or lower than competitors, plus Nutrilite is the only shake here with no sugar, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The fiber in Nutrilite Protein Shakes is comparable to Myoplex™ Lite, and far exceeds the fiber in CytoSport™ Muscle Milk™. If you’re watching carbs, Nutrilite Protein Shakes have the competition beat there as well. Power up with the right protein shake – made by Nutrilite.

You’ll love the creamy, chocolate fudge, decadent vanilla, and the sweet taste of strawberries and cream and feel confident that what you’re putting into your body contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

I hope this is helpful.

Btw…Nutrilite is the world’s leading brand of vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements. Give ‘em a try; you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Nutrilite products are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Here is the guarantee…

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What is the best whey protein on market ?? for ingredients, taste, weight loss, and muscle building.?

i know Optimum 100% Whey Protein is good, but don’t know if its best.. tried it, good taste. i seen nitrotech has a lot of amino acids but never tried it. had cytogainer, not bad… but whats best, im tryin to get cut?? im 170lbs, have 15% body fat, need to lose like 5% , and maintain or gain muscle mass, i do workout.

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GNC’s Pro-Performance Whey Isolate. it ROCKS! i’d try out GNC’s creatine (great pure fat burner!). get the pill version- the powder makes you retain water weight.

Question about EAS Whey Protein…(10 points for best answer)?

Does it have a recovery blend in it (like with amino acids and stuff) like other protein powders??

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Jeez, you JOCK! I am proud of you for one thing only:

That you at least sort of care about your body, why on earth are you askin bout stuff to do with body building?

NOW YOU ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER TO UR OWN QUESTION:

Who cares if it has a “recovery blend” ffs mate, stuff like that does not ever do any good for the long term effect of your body. If you truly want to be fit, take the long term approach and eat 4 weet bix in the mornin’ and do a work out in the afternoon! why are you askin silly diet questions like: “is the chocolate diet good for me” S&it me!! how freakn silly, you already knew the answer. Don’t f*&k with that sort of thing ok?

What is the best whey protein product availible?

im 5′11 and 155 lbs. i wanna get to maybe 175, and ive been taking creatine..what protein product is best for packing on lean muscle? i want to maintain my athletic frame

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i like american sports nutrition whey. i right now have the double dutch chocolate and the creamy vanilla and they taste amazing also have all your BCAA’s in it too. check out best price nutrition, they tend to have the best price on it. i’ve tried the GNC line and they taste like ***.

When is the best time to take whey protein shakes?

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well, i would say the morning. unless you workout at some other time.if you do workout, drink one before then.

Building chest

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

How many push ups is best for building chest muscle?

now, ive heard of all these ‘jocks’ who always brag on their websites about how they can do 200000 push ups and now they look like hulk hogan or whatever (steroids is probably more truthful) but keeping reps within the 6-10 rep range is meant to help more for building mass. does this apply to push ups too or should a more extensive amount be reached. Any help, much appreciated

Answer

6-10 pushups isn’t going to do anything. The 6-10 reps for muscle building thing is only relevant if you are working with around 60-90% of your MAX lift potential. If you are doing something extremely easy (like pushups), then you’re going to want to do as many as possible, every set. And when that becomes easy, do them with your legs elevated (put your feet up on a bench). But seriously, if you’re trying to actually build muscle, start bench-pressing. Push-ups and other bodyweight lifting exercises are only really good for toning/endurance.

What are the best chest building excersizes for women?

Want my chest to appear bigger!

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You need ones that lift. Incline bench press and flys. Incline targets the upper chest, lifting the chest up and out.

Chest muscle building?

Does it take a while? I’m asking because a dented chest (known as pectus excavatum) and I heard building chest muscle hides it (don’t want surgery or plastic surgery). Everytime I go to the pool or beach people stare at it like im an alien and it gets old. I will be doing a lot of push ups but I won’t be doing flys because I don’t have a flat bench. (how much should I do) and I have Whey Protein to help. Also should I work out every day or every other day. Thanks for the help =)!

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Myself and my brother have this feature. Though, the good thing is, if you choose to build up your chest muscles, you get a better seperation of pectorial muscles - and that looks good!

Try choosing a physical job that involves you using the chest. I used to push trolleys (shopping carts) for 5 years when I was younger. The weight would depend on how many were being pushed (20-30 at a time) - I would then use and focus on using my chest muscles.

Optionally try push ups or using placing both hands together in a prayer position in front of your mid torso region and push both arms together with force and at the same time moving your arms away from you and then back towards your chest. This is a great excersise to execute in chest development.

If i stop building chest muscle and lifting weights will my chest begin to look flabby and fat : / ?

i havent built a ton of muscle in my chest, i bench like 170 max, but i usually just do alot of reps

but anyway im pretty skinny

and if i were to stop bench pressing, will my chest loose muscle and begin to look fat? or will my chest just look normal and skinny without muscle?

Answer

that depends on your body type.

Ectomorphic: characterized by long and thin muscles/limbs and low fat storage; usually referred to as slim.

Mesomorphic: characterized by large bones, solid torso, low fat levels, wide shoulders with a narrow waist.

Endomorphic: characterized by increased fat storage, a wide waist and a large bone structure.

Mesomorphic people gain muscle when they gain weight, and are

altogether “meaty”. Ectomorphic are the people who eat a lot and never

gain weight, and endomorphic people gain all their weight in form of

fat.

The three body type descriptions could be modulated by body

composition, which can be altered by specific diets and training

techniques. In a famine a person who was once considered an endomorph may begin to instead resemble an ectomorph, while an athletic mesomorph may begin to look more like an endomorph as he ages and loses muscle mass. However, some aspects of the body type cannot be changed: muscle and adipose mass may change but the bone structure is a fixed characteristic.

If you are a mesomorp, you will stay the same, more or less. If any of the two others - you will change for the worse, especially endomorp - all mucsle will turn into flab and fat!

Chest muscle building questions- how do i build a bigger more tone chest?

im about 17 years old and ive been working out for about a year.

since i dont have a bench at home i cant do most dummbell/barbell workouts. so i improvise with a swiss ball with my dumbells.

ever since a few weeks ago, i havent felt any burn in my chest anymore. to me, my chest feels like its getting smaller and i work it out at least 3 times a week. i think ive hit a plteau but i need a way to increase my workout

this is my example work out:

dumbell press on swiss ballx4 reps: 15×12x12×10 in between each set- incline push upx20

dumbel fly on swiss ballx4 reps: 15×12x10×10 or 8

in betwwen each set- wide pushupx20 or 15

machine chest fly- 20×15x12 or 10 with chest press after each set 20×15x12×10

then after that 3×20 pushups

is it a good idea to use heavy dumbells on a swiss ball for building chest?

and also, if i can bench about 175 lbs…how heavy should my dumbells be for dumbell chest press and chest dumbell fly?

please list any advice/or workouts since i need some new 1s :/

especially for lower and upper chest.

Answer

I found this site with some great muscle building exercises and tips for building muscle. I learned so much from these articles. I found out everything I’ve been doing all these years.

http://fitness4u.sitesled.com/MuscleBuil…

Building Chest Muscle?

okay,my arms are great,so now i want to build my chest.

all i want to know is how long it will take to see some decent changes.on average i guess.

Answer

Bench press is the most effective to build chest muscle , incline bench press will build your upper chest muscle and declind bench press will build your lower chest muscle ( the yummy line that distinguish between the chest and the stomach region ) Do dips too , it works on both your tri-ceps and your lower chest ( more on the outer sides ) , dumbell fly can also aid great help. The most important thing is to hit your chest muscle at various angles , dont forget to add weight up when you get used to a certain amount of weights. Do heavy sets to build up your strength and muscle fast, if you wanna look lean and defined, do more reps.

If you are persistant , and also strict on diet, I’d say after 3 months , you will see a change . The best thing to observe is take a picture of yourself now , and then compare it to the new ones taken every month , you will see. But be patient hey!

Good luck working out.

Chest Muscle (Pec) Building - No Weights?

What are some good exercises or workout routines that I can do at home? I don’t have any benches or any thing like that, just one 15lb dumbbell. Thanks.

Answer

Push-ups are sufficient to build up your chest. Try varying your hand spacing to get as much of the pec muscles to work. for example do three sets to fatigue. 1st set normal shoulder width hand spacing. 2nd set -close- with your hands touching where your thumbs and index fingers make a diamond shape. Your chest should touch the center of the diamond with your push-up. and a 3rd set with your hands far apart…wider than shoulder width.

You can increase the resistance as well as get an “incline bench press” type of work out by elevating your feet above your shoulders. For example put your feet up on a bench or chair wile you perform the varying width push ups.

By doing pushups, are u just building chest muscles. or do u lose fat also. is it the same with situps?

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Push-ups build muscle. Muscle burns fat –8 time more than other tissue. So, if you do push-ups, you are both building muscle and giving yourself an opportunity to burn calories 24 hours a day. The same applies to sit-ups.

What are the best workouts for the chest?

im bench pressing but to flatten out the fat on my chest and build muscle what other techniques can i use that will help..

Answer

Start doing cardio for 15 minutes chest exercises for 30 and cardio for 15 minutes.

Here is some suggestions on chest

Best Chest Exercise

A well defined and developed chest is the dream of most men (and woman) . To achieve a well defined and balanced chest you must incorporate several chest building exercises. Your chest building exercise workout must have different exercises from different angles to develop all the parts for your chest. Developing strong triceps and Deltoids also will help develop a well balanced chest.

To get the best results you need to do 6-10 reps of each exercise. Choose a weight that you can do up to 10 for three sets. Once you can do 10 then move to a higher weight for maximal results. You can build up your chest muscles by doing chest presses on a n incline bench, a flat bench, or a decline bench. These exercises angles will target your upper, middle, and lower pectoral muscles, respectively.

Barbell Overhead Pull

Dumbbell Fly (Chest Building Exercise)

Lie supine on bench, step or floor, abs tight and lower back flattened on the bench. Start with weights directly over chest, palms facing each other, elbows slightly bent. Lower weights out to sides, stopping at shoulder level, then bring weights back up over chest. Think of hugging a tree.

Bench press (upper chest exercise) (lower chest exercise)

(flat)Lie supine on bench, step or floor, abs tight and lower back flattened on bench. Start with weights directly over chest, elbows at 90 degree angles. Press arms straight up without locking, then lower back to starting position.

Dumbell Bench Press

Incline Bench Press

Incline dumbbell press

Decline bench Press

Bent Arm pullover

Decline dumbbell bench press

Pec deck exercise

cable crossovers

Pushups

Get into pushup position, with your weight evenly distributed between your toes and your hands — and your legs, hips and back in a straight line — and lower and raise your body by bending your elbows, making sure that your arm angle is 90° at the bottom of the movement. Pushups is one of the best chest exercise.

Dips (lower chest exercise)

Hold yourself up on a dip bar and, making sure to keep your head down and your legs straight beneath you, lower yourself by bending your elbows, and come back up to the starting position. Make sure to keep the movement in your chest and not in your triceps, as you are working the former.

Check out http://www.makeoverfitness.com to get specific details if you need them remember to put your email address with the question.

What is the best exercise for building and/or toning pectoral muscles?

a diagram url would be great

Answer

Some of the best chest exercises are:

push ups

bench press

cable crossovers

pec flyes

www.bodybuilding.com

www.shapefit.com

Building biceps

Friday, November 28th, 2008

How to tone flabby underarms without building biceps?

Hi, i am a mother of my 8 month old baby, i put on 60Ibs during my pregnancy and lost 50Ibs so far, I wanna tone my flabby arms but i do not have the luxury to go work out or jog or do any other sports as I take care of her fully. I wonder if u guys have any good home exercise to tone flabby underarms without building biceps muscles as my biceps look develop with all the baby carrying.. thanks a ton!

Answer

First off, don’t worry about building big, bulky muscles, that won’t happen. Building muscle is a lot harder than most people think.

Toning is somewhat of a misnomer, muscles are already “toned”, it’s the bodyfat covering the muscle that has to be removed in order for you to see the muscle. The best results for burning bodyfat has been shown time and again to be a combination of proper diet, strength training and cardio.

Another big myth out there is the “low weight, high reps” for toning. Doing lots of reps with really low weight won’t do anything except maybe burn a few extra calories. In order to build any lean muscle you have to put a load on the muscle. Don’t worry about getting big muscles, that’s nearly impossible for women to do even after years of targeted training and diet - women just don’t have the testosterone levels necessary to build big muscles.

If you don’t have access to a gym there are a number of bodyweight and home exercises you can do. Strength training has to be progressive in order to be successful, meaning every time increasing strength and/or repetitions. Try to keep reps below 15. You can do pushups or modified pushups at varying angles, situps, pullups or assisted pullups (use a chair to prop your feet up on or have someone hold your feet - pullups are difficult to do), one legged squats, you can use soup cans, or better yet buy a set of dumbells and use those to do curls, tricep extensions, shoulder exercises, back and chest exercises. Again, you won’t get big muscles by doing these, muscle is a lot more dense than bodyfat and won’t look big, and that’ll be the only way to firm up the triceps (underarms) along with reducing the bodyfat.

For cardio, can you get your hands on one of those big-wheeled strollers? I see people out with their young kids all the time. If that can’t work, purchase some workout dvds and use those at home, that’s certainly better than nothing. Get a jump rope and use it sometimes (that’a great cardio workout).

Unfortunately, bodyfat cannot be spot reduced, it is burned over all the body uniformely.

Building Biceps without any nerve visible on my biceps?

Hey!

MY PROBLEM:

Anyone experienced please help me out I wanna know that how can I build my biceps and triceps so that my nerves/veins may not be visible on my biceps and fore arms except triceps nerve/cut that comes.

SELF-DESCRIPTION:

Age——–18

Height—–5′7 Foot Exactly

Weight—-60 Kg

Waist——31 Inches

Biceps—–11 Inches

Please professional or experienced help required on the questions below-

MY MAIN QUESTIONS ARE:

Q1.)How to do Biceps workout (name that workout or exercise)?

Q2.)How many sets and reps. per day/alternate days of the specified workout?

Q3.)What diet should I take?

Q4.)Which supplements will you suggest me? and when it should be take before or after workout?

Answer

Generally speaking the reason for your Vascularity and deep cuts has to do with body fat percentage. the less body fat you have the more visible veins and muscular definition. So it’s a little bit of give and take the leaner you get the more cut you get but also more vascular so you choose as for the questions.

Q1+Q2 If you want biceps you have to do the curls here’s a link for more..

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/biceps.h…

Q3 there are plenty of things that are both healthy and tasty remember to eat foods that you like or you will not stick to the plan. To succeed you must make it a routine and lifestyle not a diet…

for articles on nutrition here’s the link…

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmainnu…

Q4 but do Remember supplements are jusupplementsnts you need to stick to whole foodas much as possible. As for suppliments i would recomend whey protien creatine and possily glutamine. personally I take pro complex gainer and no Xplode along with a healthy high calorie high protien diet and remember it takes time hard work and rest. Im 5′7 and when i started working out i only weighed 135 pound with 11 inch arms 4 years later im a lean 175 pounds with 15 inch arms and 7% bodyfat…

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/xp…

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/ga…

Push ups- Building bicep?

I’m a twig and looking to build up some muscles, of course. I’ve got some weights, and I plan on doing them in addition to push ups.

Q: Am I foolish to think pushups will give me large bicep muscles?

Answer

yes. push ups build triceps and chest. biceps are pulling muscles, u need to do curls and chin ups and such

Whats the Best Bicep Workout? Building Mass?

whats the best workout to do, or even the best couple excerises (in order) that you can do with your biceps to build mass?

Answer

I agree with the first answer that you need to focus at least as much attention to the triceps in order to have big arms. Arms tend to train pretty easily because they are a smaller muscle group than your quads, chest, or back. In fact, you can overtrain your biceps because they get worked doing other movements, like rows. Here are some tips to help you build mass:

- Do your arm workout only twice a week; give the muscles time to recuperate and grow.

- With every bicep workout, match it with a tricep workout.

- Whenever possible while doing a bicep movement, like a dumbell curl, add a twist to the movement - literally. From a standing position holding your dumbells at your side, palms toward you, do a curl. As you near the top of the movement twist your forearm so your palms are facing up. This engages the small head of the bicep.

- Use good form; don’t cheat and swing the weight.

- Eat a lot of protein. Muscle is protein, and to build mass you need to consume protein.

Have fun, and good luck.

Recommend: Top 3 Exercises for Building Mass - Biceps, Shoulders, Pecs?

I am male, 5′10″, 175pounds. I look lean. Your recommendations on the top 3 exercises for building muscle mass for: Arms (biceps/triceps), Shoulders, and Chest (pecs).

Thanks

Answer

arms: bicep curls and tricep pull down

shoulders: military press

chest: bench press and flies

I do body building. i want increase my biceps more to more. so should i exercise of biceps everyday or not????

Answer

no cuz then ur overworking ur biceps and that messes ur biceps up

you should work ur biceps and then ur forearms 1ce or 2wice a week after a good protein shake

How can i get bigger biceps?

im barely 15 and 4′ 11″ i want to get muscles on my biceps and i can only do it at home what can i do pushups lifting dumbells etc. someone help me out

Answer

use a free weight or two gallons of millk or water or gallons filled with rocks and lift them up. Train when you are over 18 not too young.

see this for different ways to do bicep exercise:

http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightlifti…

Remember do not train only your bicep or your body will not be proportioned. Also train your chest, back, legs, abs, shoulders, pancreas, etc.

Best of Luck!

Which Is The Best Way To Build Biceps In 1Year.I Am Having Dumbells&I Am A Vegetarian.?

I Will Consume Diary Products.My Hand Bones Are Also Small.As I am 13&I Don’t Want To Go To Gym

Answer

One of the best ways to build any muscle is to eat meat. Meat is the only complete source of protein which is the best way to build muscle. You can lift weights all you want but you can not effectively build muscle if you are a vegetarian.

Building bigger biceps possible with just 5kg?

Slow pace, 12 reps to failure, 3x sets of each arm exercise (10 exercises) for a total work out time of 60 mins - 4 times a week.

No change in diet - currently 1500 Calories (Diet).

Dumbell weight: 5kg (11 pounds) for each dumbbell.

In 6 months, will I get bigger (visible) bicep muscles compared to doing….. no weight lifting at all?

I can’t go any higher weight as I have an illness that effects my muscle power (mitochondrial dysfunction) so 5kg to me is the max I’ll ever lift, unless my muscles get bigger!

Basically the lactate in my blood is already higher (low ATP/Glucose conversion in cells), before starting out on a gym session - so it feels like the end of the session, at the beginning. Hence the pathetic 5kg!

I think most healthy guys would be starting off maybe on 8kg to 10 Kg working up to 15kg to build biceps? No chance on that I’m afraid.

I’m kind of worried, 5kg is going to show nothing in 6 months of effort.

Many thanks fitness experts

Answer

To tell you the truth, if you don’t increase your weights periodically, I’m afraid it won’t have much effect..

You can look to have a fit body by running and other light exercise.. Do sit-ups too. So far as the biceps are concerned, go for push-ups and stick to your 5kg dumbbell on a regular basis… You’ll get good results

Bicep building / Strength — Bulk up Arms.?

I am more of a bench-press type person - I weigh 160, and bench a max of 230/240…but lately I rarely work out…i am getting back to the gym as soon as i pay off some debt and I will be going daily

probably biceps/triceps one day, then shoulders and back, then chest [will be my 3 day work out] …then legs and abs.

I can use hammer curl bar and curl about 60lbs 15-20times

Straight bar - 40lbs 10 times, 3 sets…

 And my one handed curls [20 lbs 10 on each arm] I have to ROCK for em…which means I really suck…

Is there supplements, protein ‘tips’ ….any kind of tips from serious people only to help me get my biceps / triceps/ stabilizers in better shape / bulk up [enough, not HUGE!], and def increase weight

Answer

Have you tried preacher curls? They’re another great routine. The bench allows you to isolate the muscles that make up your biceps and provide great range

Also, try some of these exercises in this article to vary your workout, especially the ones that focus on one handed curls, either standing or sitting

http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do…

As for supplements, the best thing for you is 100% whey protein isolate. You can find it in places such as GNC, Walmart/Sams Club, and other fitness places around or online. Mix 2-3 scoops of it with water/milk within 30mins of post workout for the best recovery

Pregnancy Symptoms

Monday, November 17th, 2008

What are the Early signs of pregnancy?

ok well its 9 days before my period but i have this weird cramping feeling not painful but i can feel it, and my breast hurt pretty bad they feel heavier and their much firmer i also have a lump in my throat almost evertime i eat but not in the morning please help im freaking out and it way to early to take a test

Answer

i used first response 6 days b4 ur period due because i had lots of symptoms try that in a few days or wait to see if ur period comes

sometimes ur instincts are right so if u feel u are would be a good idea to test as soon as u can x

How soon, after unprotected sex, can pregnancy symptoms begin?

Answer

With my first pregnancy I didn’t feel anything for about 2 weeks after but it was just sore breasts. And then about 8 weeks was when I started with everything else. With this pregnancy I felt nauseous and really emotional about a week after sex.

Pregnancy symptoms week four?

is it possible to NOT be constipated in week four of pregnancy? im getting symptoms but most sites say constipation is an early sign and im, well, not!! help?

Answer

I’ve been pregnant 3 times and have never experienced constipation.

If you are not then that’s great and a good sign that you eat a good diet with plenty of fibre!

Don’t worry too much about what symptoms you are and aren’t having. Every pregnancy is different.

LATE PERIOD. But no pregnancy symptoms…?

no one ever believs me, but I’ve never been late on my period since I was 16..I’m 23 now. I am 4 days late but I have no pregnacy symptoms at all. I keep getting slight cramps, like my period is going to come, but it doesn’t. The last couple of days, I have had really bad cramps after orgasm. I don’t feel stressed. i actually feel pretty good, expect today, I was really really tired. At this point i don’t even feel my period coming at all.

Note, I had a yeast infection recently and I was on antibiotics for it, could that be the reason?

Answer

THAT COULD BE THE REASON BUT TAKE A HPT TO BE SURE!

Pregnancy symptoms!!! am i?

i think i am pregnant. i would of gotten pregnant sept. 25. i missed my period and i have experienced implantation bleeding. my symptoms are: missed period, implantion bleeding, swollen boobs, tender boobs, and vains popped up on boobs, hard stomach, my utures feels kinda swollen, tight, and a little hard, i have headaches, backaches, pee alot more, eat a little more, crave things i hate, mood swings, a pregnancy test trying to show up positive, sick to my stomach alot, pains in my stomach and sides, tired alot more, and just knowing. so am i pregnant? do all these symptoms add up and i should be pregnant? i am so worried.

Answer

is your HPT positive?? what do you mean its trying to be postive? If HPT is positive than yes you are pregnant! Congrats!

How long before pregnancy symptoms first show. Can a girl still concieve on the 1st day of her period?

Answer

I first noticed symptoms about a week and a half after my conception date. (Frequent urination and tender breasts.)

And more than likely, no you can’t conceive on the first day of your period because you’re not ovulating at that time. Ovulating = fertile.

Early pregnancy symptoms?

What are some symptoms? Ive been real tired lately. Moody beyond belief. Just crazy emotions. Weird eating habits. Like i’ll be real hungry and then not at all for a few days. Nauseaous in the mornings…are these symptoms? im about half way through my cycle. So ive been fertile for about 2 weeks or so.

Answer

if you half way through your cycle you will only just be ovulating, and fertile for 2 weeks? you are fertile for a few days before ovulation and the day of ovulation when the egg is released and lives for 12/24 hours

Negative Home Pregnancy test.. 10 points to best answer!?

Okay.. let me start off by requesting that no one answers me in a mean way.. I see how some people react to people’s questions, and if your going to be mean, don’t even bother answering me. I’m scared enough as it is, and you really shouldn’t want to add to it..

With that said, I need your opinion..

Okay.. the last time I had sex was about nine weeks ago.

Afterwards, I started working like crazy, and then dealt with some legal problems (not stressful though.. if that makes sense..) Anyway.. I noticed about a month afterwards that I kept feeling sick at work around the same time. I didn’t think much of it.. and then I noticed my boobs were killing me, the sickness returned full course. Now I’m feeling dizzy and quesy in the morning when I first wake up, and before I go to bed. Over the weekend, I noticed a crusty like appearance on my nipples and when I squeezed them, what looked like a tiny amount of clear liquid came out. I’ve taken about 5 pregnancy tests, and they’ve all come out negative. I’ve got tons of pregnancy symptoms, but keep reminding myself that I can’t be pregnant. I have really irregular periods, and I haven’t had my period for about six months.. but I’ve been pretty much celebate all summer, except that one time nine weeks ago. Last nite, when I was wiping, I noticed a small spot of blood on the TP. Whe
n I wiped again, I had another red dot, and a little bit of white, sticky discharge. Neither of which has returned at all so far today. I’m worried that I might be seriously ill.

Has anyone ever expirienced this? What ended up being wrong with you? I can’t see my Dr for awhile.

Ps.. here’s a list of some of the sympoms I’ve had within the last month.

-Fatigue

-feeling feverish with no temperature

-flu like symptoms

-mild cramping that’s off and on

-bloating

-constipation

-thirst

-a weird “out of it” feeling

-a sense that something isn’t normal

10 points to best answer!

Answer

I had the same problem with my first pregnancy. I took like seven home test and they all came up negative. Then at around the third month I went to the doctor and he suggested I have a blood test done, and sure enough I was pregnant…about four months pregnant.

I would suggest going to have a blood test done. Then you will know for sure if you are expecting. I wish you luck!

Has anybody NOT had nay early pregnancy symptoms, but still were pregnant?

I know it sounds a bit odd, but everyone keeps talking about their early preg symptoms (before af is due, or just after) like nausea, sore boobs, watery cm etc. I dont think i have experienced any of these, so makes me feel like maybe this isnt it (af due in 3 days). But then i thought to myself, maybe everyone doesnt get early preg symptoms? The only thing i have really had is just slightly sore boobs, but not anything out of the ordinary, and never for a long time when it happens, so could just be normal for af.

Just wondering cos all these forums out there people keep saying that they know they are preg cos they could tell by their bodies. Does everyone’s body show signs?

sorry, so long winded heheh

Answer

with my son i had early symptoms such as nausea sore breast ect and negative test till a week late on my period, this time round no symptoms apart from mild cramps a week before af and a sore left breast and a positive at 4 days before missed period i just knew i was pregnant and didn’t get symptoms till i was 7 weeks

Do these sound like pregnancy symptoms to ya’ll?

this would be 5 days after sex (my period ended the day before the sex):

-fatigue (im getting bloodwork thursday to check for other explanations)

-very sore throat in evening (but NO swollen glands like when i usually have a sore throat

-runny runny nose

-night sweats

-very intense sometimes erotic dreams

-heartburn

-tired body/lightheaded

-breakout across face (VERY unusual for me)

Answer

Some of the symptoms could be pregnancy, but it could also be an infection/flu. Wait until the week your period is supposed to start, and take a home pregnancy test. If it comes back negative and you still haven’t started your period after a week, test again to know for sure. Good luck!

Is there a possibility of pregnancy? 10 points best answer!!!?

Well to start my last period was Sept. 29. It should have came on Oct. 30 but never showed up. Also normally I get ewcm when I’m ovulating but I didn’t get it this month or I just wasn’t paying attention. For the past few days I’ve been feeling like I’m going to get my period besides my cramps aren’t as intense and they also come and go. Also my nipples have been hurting not my breast just the nipple. I’ve gained 4lbs in the past 2 weeks. (kind of Bloated) I’ve done went from a size 5 to a 7 which is kind of weird. Period symptoms are similar to pregnancy symptoms which I know. When I was pregnant with my son I thought my period was coming for 3 months until I took the test. Would not ovulating cause you not to get your period? I’ve heard you can get pregnant without ewcm. Is that true? Do you think I should test or wait another week then test? Thanks to all!

Answer

If your last period was Sept 29th you can test now and get an accurate result.

It sounds like early [reg symptoms to me, the cramps, bloating etc and yes you can get preg without ewcm, it can sometimes go un noticed.

I wouldn’t wait any longer you should test asap.

Good Luck!

Pregnancy Symptoms 4 weeks after miscarriage?

hi there

i just wondered if i could possibly be pregnant again i miscarried almost 4 and a half weeks ago naturally and didn’t need a d&c, but the last week i have been feeling or being sick most days my body temperature raised and nipples sore and headaches the same i had when i found out i was pregnant before

Just wondered if any one else has gone through this so early and has any advise

thanks a lot

Answer

It could be your period coming. Or that you are pregnant. Just take a dollar store HPT. Cheap and will ease your mind. If it is negative and you still don’t get your period within a couple weeks I would go buy clear blue digital pregnancy test and take it. Clear blue digital has always been right with me.

How Soon do you start getting pregnancy symptoms…PLEASE answer!!?

….Thanks in advanced

Answer

It depends on the individual, how fast and how high the pregnancy hormones shoots up. With my first child it was about 6-8 weeks (the only symptom was metallic taste in the mouth, and of course missed my period). Second child severe symptoms around 8 weeks (severe morning sickness, my left ovary was swollen like a grapefruit). Usually these symptoms should disappear by the end of 12 weeks of your pregnancy.

My pregnancy symptoms disappeared by 10th week?

My pregnancy symptoms disappeared by 10th week. I went to the doctor for the ultrasound duirng my 11th week and everything was fine. Now i feel like my belly is not bloated either. Now during my 12th week I feel more energetic. Is it normal to feel this way. I am just paranoid about everything. My next appointment is not until 2nd week of May. Also, i have read on the internet about miscarriage and people not knowing about it. Is it possible to have miscarriage with no bleeding at all. Thanks for your replies in advance.

Answer

You should have stopped morning sickness and most other symptoms by now, yes. But by your 10th week, trust me, if you miscarry, you’re going to feel intense pain. I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks and it hurt like he**. Relax and enjoy this special time!

Pregnancy Symptoms but I’m not Pregnant?

Lately I have been experiency common pregnancy symptoms. I am always tired no matter how much I sleep and I have had a weird sudden change in appetite. I have experienced an unusual weight gain though I really don’t eat much. I am always so nausuated and sometimes I feel a pain in my side or my breasts. My breasts have enlarged and seem a lot fuller. And I’ve noticed my fingers have swollen because my ring is getting tight. Not to mention a clear discharge occurs very frequently but it is odorless. I can’t be pregnant because I have had my period. Does anyone know what might be going on? Thank you in advance. Even a little help is greatly appreciated.

POST PREGNANCY :

Answer

You can def. be on your period while pregnant. With my first pregnancy I had no clue that I was pregnant because I had my period the first four months, and I had no pregnancy symptoms. Well I got into a four-wheeler wreck and got rushed to the emergency room and they have to do a required pregnancy test so that there clear to do x-rays and it turned out that I was pregnant. The doctor gave me an ultrasound and informed me that I was 3 1/2 months pregnant. My period went away after the 4th month. So I would definitely get an at home P.T. just to be safe.

Pregnancy symptoms… can you get pregnant a week after you stop birth control pills (yaz)?

hi my name is Levia im 14 years old and i might be pregnant. can you get pregnant if u r on birth control for 3 weeks stop them 8 days later you have unprotected sex 2 times?? it is now 11 days later since i had sex and im having some pregnancy symptoms… nausea, headache, reallyyy dizzy, my boobs have gotten puffy looking and im really tired.. does it sound like i might be pregnant? i am going to take a test next friday it will be 18 days since i had sex then.. would it be accurate? please someone help me and give me some advice… if i am idk if i should keep my baby i want to but the father has a girlfriend and he will deny the baby and say im a slut. im rlly not hes the only guy ive had sex with..

Answer

Hun, you can get pregnant while on the pill. It’s only about 80% effective. Missing days, taking it at differant times in the day can make it less effective as well from what i’ve read.

The baby, if you’re pregnant is your decision. Although, the man would be hard pressed to prove he isn’t the father. I’m assuming that your parents would fight for a paternity test. If you are pregnant, he needs to be supporting you should you keep the child and if you get an abortion. He should be helping to pay for it, if not the whole damn thing.

How come I am not having pregnancy symptoms?

I am nearly 8 weeks pregnant. I had an ultra sound done and there was a tiny little fetus. However I am not having any symptoms. I used to have soar breast, fatigue, and headachs, along with no appetite but now nothing.Could something have happend or is this normal?

Answer

This is normal for most women. all pregnant women are different.some women go their whole 9 months with no side effects while others fill like they wont live to see tomorrow.My first child i had so many problems like bleeding and then my gallbladder had to be removed.but with my second child i didn’t en en feel pregnant.i thought some thing was wrong but doctor assured me that every thing was just fine and that every pregnancy is different.

3 negative hpt? but still no period and pregnancy symptoms! 10 ponts to best answer!?

OK, my period usually comes on the 30th of every month! well when it was supposed to come on March 30 it didnt come till the 7th of april. now its may 21st and i havent gotten it. i took a test and it came up negative!

*if i am prgnant i am excited about it! this is not a bad thing!! i am 22 years old and have a amazing fiance

 

*oh and i took the test as soon as i woke up in the am

*i took another test last night and it was negative! but i go to the doc next tuesday! i have alot of the symptoms of being pregnant but the test all come up neg!

*im tired all the time

*and i have been eating alot, like alot!

Answer

Hi, I’m in a similar situation. I’m pretty sure I’m pregnant (about 10-11 weeks) but can’t get a positive test. Several close friends think I’m pregnant too and I have a lot of symptoms. I look and feel pregnant. I went to a Dr a few weeks ago and got a blood test which was negative. My next period would be due in the next few days, if I don’t get it, or it’s really light I’m going to another Dr to get a second opinion and try and have an ultra sound.

Good luck and baby dust

Strong pregnancy symptoms,two light periods,neg and pos hpts am I pregnant?

I had a baby 4 mths ago,he is my fourth baby(only surviving) had two miscarriages and a full term loss.

I got my first period when he was 13 weeks old.

Myself and dh had unprotected sex a few times before this.

The thursday and friday previous to getting period I got two faint positives on clearblue and on the Saturday got a negative on first response. Got my period on the Monday but was not painful and although was a heavy bleed was lighter than normal. Presumed faint positives were hormone left from pregnancy.

Pregnancy symptoms increasing all the time,nausea,headaches,achy breasts,frequent urination and a tingling in the end of my stomach that I had on each pregnancy.

Did pregnancy test couple of weeks later and got faint positive within the 10 mins time limit,clearblue again.

Did a first response 5 days later and negative.

Got next period 29 days again no pain,and lighter.

Still having strong pregnancy symptoms and increasing all the time.

Went to Dr today and neg pregnancy test but she didnt do a blood test said it maybe a hormone imbalance.

Anyone else experienced this before and what was the outcome.

Had PCOS years ago but totally under control for four years now.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

Answer

I m so sorry for your losses …

But id go back into the doctor’s and demand a ultra sound just so you can be 100% sure.

If you have gotten a few positives there could be a chance. I got some periods when I was pregnant ..

Good luck :)

Do you think these sound like pregnancy symptoms?

Last month I lost my virginity to this guy.

I have lost count of how many times we have had sex since then.

Of course, I was stupid (please don’t tell me this-I know already!)

and we never used protection. He pulled out every time except MAYBE once. Last month my period came 9 days early (and about 2 weeks after we had sex) and it only lasted for about 2 and a half days. That never, ever happens to me.

Now, this month, it’s still too early for my period to start but I was just worried because of my early, really short and light period. But also that could just be because I lost my virginity?

Also whenever I take a shower, I can’t let the water touch my boobs because they are so sore. That’s pretty much the only time.

I also have been sleeping so much more lately. I will sleep a good 10 hours and by noon I will be exhausted. and I can’t walk up the stairs without losing my breath which is crazy for me.

What does this sound like to you? And when is the earliest I could take a test?

Answer

It is to early to be having any pregnancy symptoms these are more likley to be symptoms of your period starting. If oyur period is late then do a HPT and you will get an accurate result.

Post Pregnancy

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Rh-negative after pregnancy?

Okay. I had my first baby which she was Rh-Positive but they did not give me the shot of Rhypholac after her birth they gave me the shot only at 31 weeks gestation with her. So if I have another baby will the risk of me being sensitized be lower because of the one shot i had?

Answer

I’m pretty sure they were supposed to give you a shot after your baby is born and she is Rh-positive. At least that is what my doctor told me would happen. I am also Rh-negative

After pregnancy bleeding?

I had a little boy 8 week ago and im still bleeding, is this normal?

Answer

Woah, that sounds kind of long to me. I stopped about a month after having my son. Most women I know stop around then too. Perhaps you should talk to your doctor.

Are you taking any birth control pills? I know that after I had my son, I was taking some YAZ, and that caused me to have quite a bit of abnormal bleeding. I swear, I had a period at least 3 days every week. But this was after my 1 month check up, I had already stopped bleeding by that time.

What is the best way to lose post-pregnancy love handles?

I need to get rid of them before the summer time.

Answer

I haven’t had a baby yet, but my friend has and this is what she did… She got a 10 pound weight and held it in one hand, then put her other hand on her hip. She then stood up straight and just kept leaning over to the side with the weight and then back up straight. She did three sets of 25 and after that got easy she did three sets of 50 reps. She looks great now!

What works best to lose belly fat after pregnancy?

Answer

well walking, doing stomach exercises like crunches are important because abdominal muscles are torn during pregnancy, also diet, and before u start killing yourself with exercises make sure its actual belly FAT and not just stretched out skin cause if it is streched out skin i’m sorry to say there ain’t nothin u can do about that other then surgery

Stomach after pregnancy and postpartum depression?

I just had a baby a month ago and my stomach looks gross. Like sagging and stretch marks. Will it ever go back? If so how long? Will I have to get surgery to fix it? I feel really ugly since before I was pregnant. Is that postpartum depression?

Answer

No, that’s not post partum depression. I guess it could be part of it, but if that’s the only thing you are upset about, then no it’s not.

 It’s quite the shock to see what the belly looks like after the baby is born.. will it ever go back? well, it will stop having the jelloish feel to it yeah, but the skin has been stretched, so no, it won’t ever go back to EXACTLY how you looked before getting pregnant, but in the next several months you will notice the jellyness will go away, the stretchmarks will fade, things will start looking better, and best of all you will get used to your new body.. right now it’s like going in and cutting off alot of hair, you look different so you aren’t used to it. it will get better. I’d talk to the doctor at your 6 week appt about what you can do to help out the belly. :)

Short term disability post-pregnancy?

I’m a resident of NJ working in NY. I had a baby on May 22, 2008. My employer pays 2 weeks of post-partum…so since then I am not getting paid. How do I apply for social short-term disability? Do I have to apply in NY or NJ? My baby is 5 1/2 weeks. Is it too late to apply for disability? Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks.

Answer

i dont know what to do…. i am currently not working since we are fixing to move…. i know the army only gives the husband like 10 days off but if your pregnant in the army and you have a kid you get 180 days off!!! honestly i think thats a lil wrong but not my say…. hope it all works out

Does anyone else wear control pants after pregnancy!?

my stomach has gone down it just needs toning up really although i have stretch marks which will never go!

Any suggestions on a good pair of firm control pants?

Answer

i swear by my control pants! they may not actually be firming me but it feels so much better with out the bulges lol!!

i got about 7 pairs in nude and in black!! lol, ones with the extra tummy control, as some are designed for bum and hips etc.

i have these in nude and they are amazing!! i actually fit in to my jeans that were too small before i had my sons!! i felt fab, they are also really comfy and as they are so high wasted it stops your ‘flab’ bulging over the top!

http://www.tvshopping-solutions.co.uk/de…

now i bought these about 3 weeks ago, they are cheap and cheerful so did not expect much, but i was wrong! they are just as good as the ones above so if you want a bargain, then they are your best bet. though if you do not live in the uk, then just search control pants in your ebay, and there are loads.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V…

check out the trinny and Susannah range they are supposed too be good.

http://www.blestbras.com/ShowProduct.asp…

The trick is to buy the right size, too small and you get belly ache, and the fat spills out of the top, also if the are too small they roll down every time to bend over. I’ve got all types from M&S, i found the thong ones quite painful, i clearly needed the next size. I highly recommend the all in one body though, and if you get it in black it actually looks quite nice. Beware after a few drinks the poppers are quite difficult to do up! The only down size the that the bra bit isn’t padded. lol

hope these few links are useful, i suggest you just try a few diffrent types and see which you prefer.

Major break out during and after pregnancy?

Hi there. My face broke out really, really bad during my pregnancy. I tried many topical products to prevent it. I am now 2.5 months post pregnancy and face is still breaking out. I have used Proactive, and Obagi skin whitening, face masks and acne medication creams with no success.

Every day it seems like new pimples and red spots develop. Has anyone had this experience? What did you do? What do I need to do?

Thanks so much for your answers. I’m really looking forward to hearing from you.

Answer

Sorry, I don’t know if your a man or not, the avatar is confusing.

Either way, using that much product is just bringing all the dirt and oil to the surface, and one particular item may even be causing an irritation.

I’m having my first period after pregnancy. Is bright red blood normal?

My daughter is 6 weeks old today and I am having my first period. Its really red and its not turning brown like before pregnancy and it has an odd smell not a bad one just different. I have small clots too but I know that’s normal, and of course its heavy but not too heavy. Im not breastfeeding. All im really worried about is that its bright red.

Answer

Hmmm.. all of my periods are bright red normally.

Excessive Sweating after Pregnancy?

Every since I had my baby I seem to sweat a lot more…he is 9 weeks old…is this normal? Has anyone experienced this? Does it go away? Stuff like washing dishes will cause me to sweat a lot on my face even though I am not out of shape by no means or anything…..

Answer

Like MHW said, my doctor also told me it’s both hormones trying to regulate, and your body trying to shed excess fluid. I had that happen to me with all 3 of my kids, especially with my 2 boys, for some reason.

It should go away within the next month or so, if I remember correctly. I think my kids were around 3 months when it stopped for me.

Hope this helps!

Hair care Faq

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

The best hair care centre in chennai?

i am looking for a good doctor. am almost bald now :) , losing hair at a greater rate , at the age of 22. Can anyone please suggest a right solution

Answer

Anushka Unisex hair & skin salon chennai

Dr.Batra’s clinic

Whats the best hair care products for taming or stopping broken hair due to using straighteners.?

Hi

I have very thick long brown hair with a natural kink. I started using hair straighteners about 5 years ago. It really does make my hair nice and straight but alas the usual damage occured. Broken hair. Also parts of my hair have become very dry at the ends and frizzy even after using the following products. When i straighten it now i can always see little broken hair standing out. When i go out and stand under a spotlight (Usually in pub toilets) i have a heart attack because it stands out so much. I want to know if anyone has the answer to how i can protect more broken hair and also how to tame the ones i’ve got. I do use Tresemme Hair protecting spray and have done for many years but i don’t think this product is working for me. I do try all sorts of straightening balms and I also use VO5 tame & shine as i’m straightening but none of it seems to work. The best person to advise would be an hairdresser i would think but any suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks Ann

Answer

i use herbal essences “break’s over.” it helps my hair with the breakage.

my sister uses a CHI iron and CHI protecting spray (or cream, i don’t remember) and her hair always looks awesome and unbroken. (she straightens her hair all the time, too.)

What’s the best hair care products you have ever used?

For me that best products I have used were:

Soft sheen carson’s recovery shampoo

Organic root stimulator’s reconstructive conditioner

Profectiv’s Break-Free Leave in conditioner

Answer

TERAX, TERAX, TERAX!!!

THE BEST OF THE BEST. GENTLE, NON STRIPPING.

TRY THE CREMA CONDITIONER…AMAZING…AND I’VE USED EVERYTHING!!!

Whats the best hair care product for my daughters hair?

She is half white and half Jamaican, and her hair is starting to get real curly but frizzy. what can i use to tame the frizz and keep her beautiful curls?

Answer

There is a product called biosilk that I use on my hair and my nieces hair. I am half african american and half caucasian, she is half caucasian and half hatian. When I were my hair curly i just put a dime size in my towel dried hair after i wash it and let it air dry the rest of the way. The real key is to keep the hair moisterized there are lots of good products on the market that you would be able to use, but look for those that seal in the hair cuticle, when they arent sealed, frizziness occurs.

What is the best shampoo and conditioner for african american women with relaxed hair?

I am trying to take better care of my hair. I am washing it once a week with KeraCare shampoo and conditioner. I am no longer using the flat iron and taking a multivitamin because I want my hair to grow and be more full.

Answer

kera care line is great especially the kera care 1st lather, hydrating shampoo, and humecto creme conditioner are great. if you want to change try mizani and add a little of your own remix in there meaning try the chi silk infusion, a leave in conditioner like kera care or aphogee and wrap your hair when its dry to keep from using the flat iron

What are the best drugstore haircare products?

So I was wondering what the best hair products in stores like shoppers drugmart are. I get so overwhelmed looking at all the stuff in the stores so I just want to have an idea of what the best ones are. Im looking for

-shampoo

-conditioner

-leave-in conditioner/treatment

-frizz serum

and just any other excellent products. My hair tends to get dry.

Answer

it honestly depends on your hair type. the best leave in conditioner is got2b or neutrogena or loreal pairs. anti frizz: john frieda. works really well.

shampoo/conditioner:

straight hair: john frieda or pantene

wavy: aussie

curly: herbal essences

really curly: sunsilk

hope i helped

African American Hair Care Products?

I am currently using Pantene Relaxed and Natural, but it is not doing anything for my hair. What are some good cheap products that may thicken my hair and help it grow?

Answer

I don’t know if you’re relaxed or natural. Products that were made for all hair types worked best on my hair, so I loved Pantene (not the line for women of color because my hair didn’t respond for it) and Dove products. For my natural hair I use natural oils and butters. You have to experiment with different products to find something that works well for your hair and you might go through a lot of brands/products before you find the right ones.

Super straight scene hair? (Ten points for best answer)?

How do I keep my hair straight in hot humid weather?

I have a straightener, it’s kinda crappy, but my hair looks fine when I’m indoors.

I don’t really want to buy a new straightener, but are there any other ways to keep my hair straight?

I mean, like really straight.

I have a few products already that haven’t helped much.

(StraightSexyHair Straightening balm, Bed Head straightening serum, humidity protection hairspray from Garnier Fructis, and a few more)

Please please help.

Answer

Super Skinny Serum by Paul Mitchell not too expensive maybe 15 -20 dollars. Works GREAT my hair is super curly and i like it straight of course. This product keeps my hair soft and free from frizz

Afro hair care????????????????

Well i’m mixed race & live in mid wales so surprisingly their are no black hair care hairdresser within 60 miles of where I live.

I have a problem when my hair grows because it feels so dry! to the point it feels horrible any advise?

Answer

move to hackney dats where i live deres lots of hair shops but use olive oil it smells nice and keeps ur hair soft r u a boy or a girl

Positive thinking

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Homeopathy :

A person once asked god “What surprises you about mankind”. God replied “They loose their health to make money &then loose money to restore their health by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget their present such that they neither live for the present nor for future .They live as if they will never die & they die as if they have never lived.

So very true of todays hectic world . Just running in circles without reaching anyone .No time for one self nor for another .So how to live & let others live depends completely in our own hands .

Do we need medicines like allopathy , homoeopathy ,ayurvedic or others alternative medicines or can we be healthy by positive thinking & healthy life style .

Positive Energy :

A person with a smilling face is always welcomed with open arms . why? Because sunny people always bring positive energy & light in their own and other people s life. With positive thinking nothing is impossible .Negative thoughts should be thrown away & positive energy given way .This can help a person to become a bed ridden invalid to become a marathon runner .

Positive thinking is like the sun, which as we journey towards it, cast the shadow of our burden behind us .When we start thinking in positive way, can happiness be far away.

Another method of living a good healthy life is by laughing. Laughing from deep inside (vibrating laughter or uncontrollable laughter) can keep your from aging as well as from all health problem . So just give it a try .See one comic film daily, or a comedy serial , joke books etc and see your life becoming beautiful…

An article by Pratima Ganatra

Remedy Faq

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

What is the best homeopathic or natural remedy for anxiety, stress and muscle relaxant?

Have tried the usual route of SSRI’s etc and found them no good, so wondered if Valerian or Aconite was useful or if anything else worked well for people.

Answer

Aconite is good, Rescue Remedy - A Bach flower remedy - is better

What is the best tablet for sleeping and thinking positive?

Answer

I am afraid no tablet is going to help either of these problems. In fact sleeping pills make getting to sleep nearly impossible unless you continue taking them and after a short time add little to the total time you stay asleep.

I suspect it is counselling that you might need rather than medication.

How soon does Bach flower remedies work?

How soon will people notice improvement after taking it?

Answer

I use the rescue sleep without any relief from insomnia. However when I use it and spray twice, I am very groggy when I awaken.

I have tried a Bach flower remedy and did not get any results whatsoever, I tried it daily for a month. yesterday I went to the local health food store and the prices went down from $14.95 a small vial to $1.00 clearance. I have used a similar remedy to the classic Bach rescue remedy (not the sleep kind) during emotional trauma and it helped right away but part of me believes in this case it could have been the placebo effect.

Try it and see if it works for you. Everyone is different. Give it a good 2 weeks before deciding.

Rescue Remedy in Pregnancy?

Hi

Can anyone tell me if it’s safe to take Rescue Remedy during pregnancy? I’m 20 weeks pregnant and going through a particularly stressful time at the moment. A friend recommended Rescue Remedy but she didn’t know if it could be used safely during pregnancy.

Many thanks,

Alison

Answer

Hi

Rescue Remedy is quite harmless at any stage in your life and can help you with stress related symptoms.

There are other Bach Flower essences that can help you even more, depending on the type of stressfull events you’re going through. You should consult a person who is knowledgeable in Bach Remedies.

Since this type of remedy like homeopathic remedies also reaches the foetus, you baby will also benefit from it’s calming effects since he or she also picks up on your emotional state and probably needs as much help as you do.

You can take any Bach remedies without fear of doing harm to your baby.

Wishing you all the best.

Marie J

Homeopath

Whats is teh best work of Bach? and please someone upload for me some music from bach, i can’t download

please, upload some Bach for me (the best of his music, the most famous of his music)

I beg you, upoad some bach for me

Answer

Any discussion upon Bach would be way too lengthy and unavoidably generic. Try and search amongst the thousands of answer given here and you’ll just begin you route to the comprehension of this never-repeatable phenomenon.

The greatest monuments he wrote are, in generally accepted principles, the two Passions (St. Matthew and St. John), the two-book Well Tempered Harpsichord, the 6 Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, the Musical Offering, the Art of Fugue.

Herebelow find some things you should preliminarily listen to. Good luck.

Toccata and Fugue in D minor for organ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzR9bhei…

Air from suite no. 3 in D major

http://noolmusic.com/youtube_videos/air_…

Sonata for flute in E flat Major Movement 1 (Allegro moderato)

http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=hulkk6zU8l…

Choral in G minor (played by Horowitz! Don’t miss)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PzGf-_zK…

Chaconne in D minor (transcription by Ferruccio Busoni)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP-FCztap…

Does anyone know anything about “bachs rescue remedy” liquid/pastilles?

is this safe for children to take ?

Answer

Hi- Its fine for adults, children and animals. I use it for nerves, and it works so quickly for me, that i forget why i took it in the first place-honestly. I give it to my dogs[a few drops in their water]if they are stressed. AND, When we had to box,my daughters horse[first time] to take him 20 miles to be schooled, i put some in her mouth, and she was no trouble at all and very calm. I think its great stuff, and if you give your child about 5 drops on the tongue,or in some cold drink,it should help a treat. There is nothingthat can hurt them in it, just essences of flowers in grape juice. good Luck

Homeopathic/Herbal Remedy for Anxiety?

I have occasional bouts of anxiety that can be triggered by situations that are unfamiliar to me, pms, & insomnia. I’ve tried prescriptions (ativan, xanax) but I’ve just moved, & understandably, my new doc (psychiatrist) isn’t real gung-ho on just dosing a controlled substance. My insomnia (it’s a circle - I’m thinking too much, can’t fall asleep, brain goes into over-drive, still can’t sleep, then I start getting anxious & around 3am I’m crabby & tired & unable to sleep) I’ve tried Lunesta, Rozerem, & Ambien to no avail. Stronger drugs work; but I wake up so tired/hung-over. Melatonin gives me nightmares. Searching on the internet, I read about 2 homeopathic remedies… arsenicum album & lycopodium. Does anyone know anything about these guys? Can they be taken together? How should they be dosed? Etc? I *don’t* want to get high, I don’t want to “escape”… I just want something
 that works & not something to take every day/several times a day — only when needed & a few doses are ok.

Answer

if i have an anxiety attack i usually take something called Dr Bach. it’s a natural flower remedy that will for sure calm you down. my father passed away when i was little and to cope with everything we all took the stuff and it REALLY calms you down. you can only get it at healthfood stores not chemists (i don’t think) and it comes in a spray or drop form. it actually tastes really good lol. you don’t have to take it all the time, just as you need it but unfortunately there isn’t some magical cure that you can take once a week!! i actually have the same sort of thing as you. i never get to sleep and i over think way to much!!!! maybe see a counsellor about your problems and i REALLY hope you feel much better!!!!! good luck!!!!

Does anyone have a dachshund dog that has seizures?

I have a mini and he has had 3 seizures. Should I worry about it?

Answer

So far I have had a couple of dashunds, but non of them had seizures, but my Lab/Border Collie, does get them. I do have to agree with the other people who suggested that it would be a good idea to take him to the vet. But I found something else that helps a lot. Our dog gets seizures when he gets very stressed. I found that Rescue remedy, from the Bach Flower remedy range helps our dog get over his seizures very quickly. The other thing that you can do for him when he gets the seizures is talk to him and stroke him while he is having the seizure that will help him calm down. Good luck for your both.

I was born on the same date as BACH!!!!?

After all the theory and history I had to do on him and his music, I noticed it NOW. I was born on March 21. So was he!

That’s a real sign from God. I hope he pooped on me or something if he really touched Bach.

Answer

I went and looked up my birthday (dec 11). Hector Berlioz was also born on this day. Wow!

Over the counter Anxiety medicine?

is there any over the counter anti-anxiety medicine…that really works? If so, how long does it take to notice a difference?

Answer

Hello! There were some good answers already posted, but since I work in the therapy field, and with anxiety a lot, I thought I’d round out some recommendations for you. Here they are:

1) L-Theaninne - a great and scientifically proven natural muscle relaxer used for anxiety and sleep

2) Bach Flower remedy - “Rescue Remedy” Drops to be taken under tongue

3) Lavender tonic

4) Brain Entrainment CDs - Help bring the vibrational rate of the brain to a more relaxed level. A site called www.hemi-sync.com have the best.

5) Be careful with Benadryl. Most folks feel quite dopey taking this for anxiety or sleep.

I hope you find this helpful. These are just a few things you can do to fully recover from the anxiety struggle.

Peace,

Dave Turo-Shields

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