mugwort

@mugwort (77)

United States • Age 75

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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May i know how to begin making chocolates?

roopitbuddy @roopitbuddy (39) • India 23 Jan 08

I don't even know how the ingredients needed.

chocolates

how to make them

tasty chocolates

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mugwort I think I need to know what type of chocolate. Do you want to make milk, semisweet, bittersweet, Swiss,Dutch etc. I would think coacoa, butter, sugar, would be needed. If you're diabetic, I sure hope you can substitute a sugar substitute. OTOH I heard and...

23 Jan 08

What is the difference between calorie and calories from fat?

roopitbuddy @roopitbuddy (39) • India 23 Jan 08

When you look at the nutrition facts on a food box there is a section where it states calories and calories from fat. Which one do I follow to determine my total calorie count for the day.

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mugwort fat calories are more per calorie. Protein and carb calories are 4 gms while fat is 8 gms.

23 Jan 08

roopitbuddy @roopitbuddy (39) • India 23 Jan 08

Its there in my assignment, and i don't know the answer. Plz help!!

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mugwort I think Lightning MD gave a very good reply that responded well to your question.

23 Jan 08

Extreme Back Pain Pt. 2

Rozie37 @Rozie37 (15499) • Turkmenistan 23 Jan 08

I have to admit that I am a little worried about my health right now. I went to see the doctor today, thinking that I was going to whine about a bad back and maybe get some nice furniture, paid for by my insurance. When I sat...

weird symptoms

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mugwort I'm no doctor but it does sound rather puzzlng. Does your insurance permit you to see a different dr. for a 2nd opinion? Good luck with finding a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. About being very concerned. I think its human nature to be...

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I finally fell today.

reinydawn @reinydawn (11643) • United States 23 Jan 08

Well, I knew it was bound to happen, and it did. This morning as I was going to start up my car, I slipped on the sidewalk (it was just a tad bit icy) and fell into my driveway. My gravel driveway. It really took me a while to get...

pantyhose

health

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mugwort Is the ibuprophin effective for you?

23 Jan 08

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What do you know about the Pink Eye?

marciascott @marciascott (25529) • United States 23 Jan 08

I know it is contagious, one of my friends had to take her daughter to the Emergency, to get her daughter treated for the Pink Eye. I told her it is contagious, and what if she gets it do you think she will get it from her...

contagious

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mugwort Pinkeye's medical name is conjunctivitis. ie inflammation of the conjuncta of the eye. Mucous membrane of the inner eye and eyeball. The disorder can be caused either by bacteria or virus. Symptoms include watery, itchy, redden eyes. I know from personal...

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Healthy Websites for Free?

jason_zeng @jason_zeng (43) • China 31 Dec 07

Dears,could you advise some healthy websites,which are free of charge?Here thanks for your kind help and so much appreciation.

free of charge

healthy

websites

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mugwort Did you read what Kevin Trudeau said of www.webmed.com in his second book on natural, alternative cures. I realize he's rather controversial. However I do notice how the major TV networks and many mainstream magazines are loaded with prescription ads. He...

22 Jan 08

Healthy Websites for Free?

jason_zeng @jason_zeng (43) • China 31 Dec 07

Dears,could you advise some healthy websites,which are free of charge?Here thanks for your kind help and so much appreciation.

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mugwort Strongly recommend http://disabilityinfo.feehomepage.com/hc.htm for regular medicine information hc short for healthcare. For alternative, complementary, integrative medicine I strongly recommend http://disabilityinfo.freehomepage.com/ch.htm ch is short...

22 Jan 08

The wonders of houmous

OnLineTherapy @OnLineTherapy (29) • Israel 4 Jan 08

Hi! There are many natural snacks, and national foods. I have read that the by far healthiest national snack is Israeli Falafel and Houmous. My own recipe for houmous is as follows: Soak a handful of chickpeas in water...

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mugwort Your Houmous recipe sounds delish. I love eating houmous. Especially with garlic and hotpepers. Suppos e you can tell I like spicy foods lol.

22 Jan 08

I am sad and angry about my insurance not covering my cataract operation

seagoddess28 @seagoddess28 (873) • Canada 7 Jan 08

Well, I went for my cataract assessment today and was told that finally, after a long wait of four years, they are "ripe" for the plucking. My specialist is very good and she told me all my options: we have our provincial health...

anger

cataracts

frustration

insurance not covering operation

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mugwort Really how callous, uncaring of your insurers. My HMO permits its customers to appeal if they disagree with their decision. Does yours. Sure hope so. If it does, wishing you good luck. One more thing. Giving you a great big HUGGZZZ mugwort

22 Jan 08

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I am sad and angry about my insurance not covering my cataract operation

seagoddess28 @seagoddess28 (873) • Canada 7 Jan 08

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mugwort I agree with you gabs8513: This is so unfair, unjustified. How would they like that happening to them? OTOH they're probably so rich they can pay for the operation themselves.

22 Jan 08

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Obesity

melbert_2003 @melbert_2003 (2) • Philippines 7 Jan 08

what is the fast way of burning fat in the body?

health

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mugwort Hi Melbert_2003 I'm welcoming you to Mylot too. Been a member for over a year but just starting posting last week. Okay whats the fastest way of burning fat from the body. I heard caffeine is helpful if you can tolerate it.

22 Jan 08

Whats your new years resolution to stay healthy?

malibu_barbie_mag @malibu_barbie_mag (250) • United States 10 Jan 08

So everyone has one, a resolution. Since its the beginning of 2008, many promise to themselves they'll do something or another to become healthier during the new year. Whats yours? =) Let me know folks! I'd love to hear from...

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mugwort I think my resolution would be eating healthier. Particularly watching my carbs since there's blood sugar issues for me. Plus it wouldn't hurt to be watching my fats since I need to lose weight. I'm 5'2" and I weigh 155 lbs. Want to get down to...

22 Jan 08

Injustice

luanakent @luanakent (794) • Brazil 12 Jan 08

There is a plant in Brazil that is used as a remedy for indians here, for many centuries ago. Chinese came to Brazil and , consciously, led seeds and seedlings and some knowledge of the local "caciques" of the tribes. Back to...

questions and answers

remedios

theft claims

ustice

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mugwort IMHO I can see why you're so enraged. It certainly sounds absurd to me. Is there any recourse for you, other Brazilians. BTW What is the name of the herb. I am very interested in herbal medicine.

22 Jan 08

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how many people here have heard of melatonin.. the supplement

sabbathandruth @sabbathandruth (567) • Canada 13 Jan 08

to help you sleep melatonin i just dont get where they get it from, since its a chemical that your brain makes..how do they make it?

melatonin

sleep

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mugwort You can't make melatonin. Its a natural antioxidant. That is it fights free radicals that may be a factor in cancer, diabetes, arthritis and other serious and debilitating diseases. An MD recommended melatonin for sleep for me. From what I read it seems to be...

22 Jan 08

Food at Home and Food at restaurant.

subathra @subathra (3519) • India 20 Jan 08

Undoubtedly Home made food is delicious, tasty and hygienically prepared to a high standard although less dishes prepared. When you take restaurant unaccountable dishes prepared but to eat all dishes would not be...

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mugwort One benefit of eating at home is you can food labels and see how much fat, carbs, sodium or whats ever important to you. Meals can be prepared exactly as you like them to be. Its cheaper than outing out. One plus for eating out is except for a cafeteria, you...

22 Jan 08