Prevent Illness

Question: can drinking a liter of orange juice a day prevent illness? my gramps told me that if you drink a box of orange juice like a liter a day. That it will prevent swine flu and cancer and stuff. Is it proven that oj is the best way to prevent illness?

Answer: It will give you the runs

Question: Can turning gay prevent mental illness from a breakdown? Lets say you turning crazy cause of you got them forbidden sexual desires. What if you gave into those desires to prevent a breakdown which could lead to a chronic mental illness. So is my theory that if a person who is learning their mind turn gay to avoid a mental illness? I'm assuming if people want to murder, rape,incest,pedophilia, if they found a way to release that energy and let it go, maybe there would be none of the schizophrenias and bipolars?

Answer: If only things were that simple. If someone is so consumed by shame/guilt that they feel they can't act on their desires to form a gay relationship, I'd suggest that only those with pretty big underlying issues would get as far as being close to breakdown. However, it is of course true that being told that one's perfectly normal and natural feelings of love and desire are somehow wrong and filthy has, in the past, led to men (in particular) becoming so cut off from the world that they have indeed had a breakdown. I sincerely hope that isn't true for anyone now. And anyone who wants to murder, rape, commit incest or paedophilia has a lot more wrong with them that just the frustration of that wish! It's certainly not that wish that might make them become schizophrenic or bipolar.

Question: How can I prevent illness and death for my fish in the first couple months of being in a new aquarium? I'm setting up a 46 gal. aquarium for cichlids. how do I get them to live through the first 6 months without them dying of diseases? HELP!!!!!!! my fish always seem to dye of ich after 3 months...it tooooo sad.

Answer: Its cycling the tank that is causing the disease out break. You some how are not letting the tank cycle. The best way is to change a lot of water in the beginning, like half every other day, and leave the filter alone to get a little "dirty". That filter sludge that's greenish brown and a little stinky is the beneficial bacteria. That's the stuff you want to rid the tank of wastes. The water can come and go, cycling does not happen in the water, it all happens in the filter. Clean water is a must, so when ammonia or nitrite get 1pmm then change the water in a large volume to get rid of it, the bacteria will still try to establish themselves to the needs of your fish. Its like you really must see to the care of that water and bacteria and the fish will see to themselves. Don't use any product that removes ammonia, (ammo -lock or zeolite) it only locks it up and keeps the tank from fully cycling. Cleaning out your filter at first will do the same thing. Only after you get a lot of filter sludge, then you clean the filter and CONTROL the number of beneficial bacteria. You will never want to wash pads, bio-beads or wheels in tap water, only in tank water. Replace carbon monthly, and you can clean the rest of the filter under the tap, like the baskets and tubing. Don't over stock the tank and don't over feed.

Question: What do you suggest I do to prevent contracting an illness on an airplane? I've heard that AirBourne, my old tried-and-true method, doesn't work. I really, really, reeeeally don't want to get sicknesses from others on the airplane. Is there anything (other than turning off the vents) that I can do beforehand and during the flight to prevent contracting an illness?

Answer: Aside from trusting your own immune system? Actually, the best thing to do is to wash your hands before you eat, and after you use the bathroom. I know that sounds like pretty lame advice, but honestly it's still the best way to prevent illness of all kinds, everywhere. You are right, Airborne was a joke, and has finally been exposed as ineffective. The air in the cabin of an aircraft is pretty dry, which actually helps in discouraging the transmission of airborne diseases. Unless your seat partner is coughing up gobs, you should do just fine. You don't need to turn off the vents, you just need to practice common sense hygiene. That's the best defense there is anyway. If it doesn't get on your hands and into your mouth, you've cut your infection risk way down. Your immune system is capable of handling most everything else.

Question: Can a history of mental illness prevent me from joining the army? My main problem is that I suffer from depression. I have been to a lot of doctors and have gotten some pretty weird diagnosis that I know could not be true. Can this prevent me from joining the army?

Answer: It might. You should talk to a recruiter first, or look on the Army's website. You may crack under pressure, if your depression is severe enough.

Question: Is there any way to prevent illness or limit chances of becoming ill? Natural ways - such as food, or herbs.... With the Swine Flu going around quickly I'm trying to eat healthy to put my body in the best fighting shape possible. Are there any natural ways of fighting illness, such as through food or herbs or whatever else? Anything to boost the immune system? What should I do, eat, buy... thank you for any help

Answer: i got this book called NEVER BE SICK AGAIN and it explains how no to ever be sick again. look it up i will recomend u something, avoid all anti nutrients and do the next: DONT DRINK MORE MILK DONT EAT REFINED SUGAR (ONLY NATURAL FROM FRUITS) DONT DRINK CAFFEINE DONT EAT REFINED OR PROCESSED FLOUR (that includes white rice) about vitamins... THEY DO WORK BUT U GOTTA KNOW HOW TO USE THEM PROPERLY... for example, in order for ur body to be able to absorb calcium it needs magnesium, cows milk is high on phosphorus which prevents ur body from absorbing the calcium and storing it improperly in ur body causing degenerative bone structure, instead of drinking milk eat broccoli vitamins are like a football team one cant act by itself, each vitamin compound works together with other nutrients to be absorbed correctly by the body

Question: Hasn't insurance companies expended billions of dollars in research to prevent illness ? Insurance companies fund projects to keep the population healthy because it effects their bottom line. Even in foreign countries American insurance companies spend billions to prevent the spread of disease into the US. In China American Insurance companies sent researchers to help fight the SARS outbreak before it made it's way into America. In Africa American Insurance companies combined with George Bush to pour billions into the fight against AIDS. Do you think your cash strapped private jet flying cash for clunkers tax and tax government has the motivation to keep Americans as healthy as American Insurance Companies do when our health is their only revenue.

Answer: Nice of you to post a different angle on the health care debate! It is not popular today to show examples of the private health industry doing 'good' with-out reaping outrageous rewards! Congratulations! Now we will watch as the 'Obama Defenders' attack you with the obligatory insults, ridicule and the occasional curse words. Thanks again! I award you a 'Star'.

Question: Is there medical evidence wearing a shirt at night helps prevent illness?

Answer: no, there's no evidence to support such a thing.

Question: How can I prevent any illness before prom?!? I've had a scratchy throat and a bit of a cough for the past few days. My prom is on saturday. What home remedies or medications can I take to get rid of any potential illness?

Answer: Enroll in the GOP health care program Oh yea there is no such thing Hope you don't get sick...That could qualify as a GOP health care program

Question: Does your mental illness prevent you from holding down a job? My certainly does. What can be done about it? I have schizoaffective disorder and it has pushed me in a corner. So if you could tell me if you cannot hold down a job, what you do about it, and what your diagnosis is that would be great. I'm just asking out of curiosity to see if there are any others like me. Thanks. Ms. Cat I'm happy you can hold down a job. LOLA Really! How can I believe you then? JK!

Answer: I am on what I feel is the right meds but it took quite awhile to get there..I have had the same job for 8 years but believe me, at times it is a struggle. I have seen a psychiatrist several times and counseling also..I do not have the same disorder that you do though. Keep trying if you can because not only is it an accomplishment, it keeps you busy and makes you feel good about yourself..good luck

Question: Why does a vaccine prevent an illness, but cannot cure an existing one? My understanding is that vaccines contain a weakened version of a virus, and it "trains" the immune system to fight the real virus. Why doesn't this mechanism allow the immune system to fight an existing, real virus?

Answer: What the vaccine does is its an introduction of a weakened or attenetuated antigen. Here the immune system builds antibody to this foreign antigen. Then the memory cells, B and certain T cells are ready to immediately produce that antibody the next time the foreign antigen enters the body. When the body gets a foreign antigen in which there is no previous immunity (through illness or vaccination) it takes the immune system a longer period of time to produce specific defenses against the new antigen. The same would apply if you tried to vaccinate after the new antigen is introduced, because the production of antibodies had already started when the new antigen entered the body.

Question: how do Jehova,s Wittnesses prevent illness,without the drawing of blood, to be tested in labs? when blood samples need to be taken to diagnose or prevent and cure illness , how do Jehova,s Wittnesses do this, do they allow blood to be drawn for such proceedures,and if not,what do they do??

Answer: to draw blood from the body for the purpose of a test is not condemmend , what is condemmened is the taking of blood into the body for any purpose, for the soul is in the blood , many non witness doctors are now realising the benifits of bloodless surgery and there are many modern alternitives to using blood for eg saline, volume expanders etc

Question: do people that exercise have a tendency to live longer and eat healthy tend to prevent illness like cancer and stuff like that or is just wishfull thinking?? I mean I know its healty to work out and eat right and take care of yourself but does it lower your risk for cancer or no?? im not saying u will never not GET cancer just lower the risk for it?

Answer: no promises, just enjoying life as long as u have it GL

Question: Swine Flu ! Does anyone know the measures which were put in place to control and prevent the illness? I am trying to think of which measures were put into place to control it, such as leaflets which were sent to every house hold and vaccinations. Anyone got any others? Thanks x

Answer: Fear mongering by the government and mass hysteria promoted by the media.

Question: My parakeet has been sneezing a lot. What should I do to prevent this illness? Why is my parakeet sneezing and what made her sneeze? PLEASE HELP ME. Thank you so much!

Answer: It could be dust or dry air causing the sneezing. I would use an air purifier and possibly a humidifier to reduce the sneezing. The question I have for you is how often the bird sneezes? Some sneezing is normal for parakeets. People sneeze sometimes without being ill. Same goes for the parakeet. If the bird is sneezing alot, then the bird could have a respiratory infection and the bird will need to be taken to the vet. Respiratory infections are a common cause of death in parakeets and other pet birds. If they are caught in time, they can be treated. Some signs of illness to look for are a runny cere, swollen eyes, tail bobbing, sleeping most of the time, laying at the bottom of the cage, and fluffed up appearance.

Question: How to prevent rat tumors/illness? i plan on getting 2-3 rats, i want to know how to prevent rat tumors and illnesses, i dont mind the vet bill but i want to know how and why this happens, so that the rats dont have to go through something so painful,even if their knocked out cold. Thanks :)

Answer: It has been proven that if you feed your ratties brocolli and tomato together it helps to prevent tumors so id recommend giving this combination to your ratties once or twice a week :)