Yikes! Nearly every 'healthy' cosmetic brand has toxic waste in it! Here I thought using Burt's Bees was good for unicorns and everything, apparently they have issues too! So does the Body Shop - badly. Search the database... Anyone have a good, healthy brand line? Please no "Stop Using." Try telling that to a 13 year old who just got permission.
posted by eatdonuts on Nov 23, 2009 - 20 answers

I think I might have Asperger's. In my case, should I even bother being tested? What would a confirmation/disconfirmaton mean? [more inside]
posted by edguardo on Nov 22, 2009 - 20 answers

Is the subway causing my body to hurt? [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Nov 20, 2009 - 17 answers

What are these moving lines in my vision? [more inside]
posted by Bulgaroktonos on Nov 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Why does one cup of coffee make me sleepy? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Nov 18, 2009 - 14 answers

Why do I always get so hungry late at night? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 16 answers

We are having a baby! We are super excited, except that we are in NYC without health insurance and really scared. What are our options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 14, 2009 - 33 answers

What was this reluctance to drop a deuce? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 14, 2009 - 13 answers

There's no special place to turn up if you think you've got the swine flu to be tested or otherwise counted--hospitals and clinics tell people to just stay home unless they are having actual health complications. How is the CDC able to say that 22 million people have been infected with H1N1 when if you don't have to be hospitalized, nobody will even test you for it?
posted by autoclavicle on Nov 13, 2009 - 18 answers

What approaches have worked for you to reduce the size of a medical bill after services have been rendered? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 6 answers

I’m in the UK and have Primary Sclerosing Cholangitus, what can I expect? [more inside]
posted by Nufkin on Nov 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Has anyone here had any experiences with Humana's Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance for seniors? [more inside]
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! on Nov 8, 2009 - 4 answers

What kind of liquid facial soap do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by mtphoto on Nov 7, 2009 - 53 answers

Looking for 1st hand experience of optic neuritis. Googled out and YANMD. [more inside]
posted by jara1953 on Nov 7, 2009 - 7 answers

I recently heard that Pterocarpus marsupium extract can be beneficial for those of us with high blood sugar. Have you tried it yourself? Has it been helpful? Have you seen results? Any side effects?
posted by RajahKing on Nov 6, 2009 - 1 answer

How do I navigate Social Security to qualify for Medicaid, SSI and disability for mental health services? How do I find an advocate to guide me through the walls of paperwork and decisions? Sub-question: what are current mental health institutions like for in-patient treatment? [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Nov 5, 2009 - 13 answers

How can I find a school nurse to let me shadow her for an article? [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Nov 4, 2009 - 8 answers

I heard Green Tea is extremely good for you. If I drink it cold, will it give me the same benefits as hot green tea? I like the Snapple Green tea drink you can get in a glass bottle and you drink it cold. Thanks, Lynnie-the-pooh
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Nov 2, 2009 - 31 answers

What's going on behind my ears? (Slightly disgusting) [more inside]
posted by MattMangels on Nov 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Recovering from lingering sinus infection, when can I work out again? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Oct 30, 2009 - 5 answers

Can you help my household kick the plastic habit? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Oct 30, 2009 - 34 answers

Please help me identify this illness I have. WebMD and other medical web sites don't quite address the symptoms that I have. Please help. [more inside]
posted by dmbfan93 on Oct 30, 2009 - 18 answers

What are some suggestions concerning dealing with feelings of near constant paranoia? [more inside]
posted by iabide79 on Oct 27, 2009 - 11 answers

My employer just asked us to contact HR if any of our employees are diagnosed with H1N1 flu. Is this allowable under HIPAA? [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Oct 27, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm a mid-20s male, I'm having orgasm problems and I desperately need to do something about it. Any advice would be gratefully received! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 19 answers

Cosmetic manufacturing in China. I've noted that certain regions of China specialize in different types of consumer goods manufacturing. Which city or region is ground zero for cosmetics manufacturing in China? [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on Oct 26, 2009 - 2 answers

[Alt-health filter]: what are your top 10, most important, almost scientific (ie. generally accepted) foods and/or supplements that I should focus on to improve my health? Speaking from a general well-being, alternative health-type of point of view? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop on Oct 26, 2009 - 29 answers

How to deal with unemployment + feeling like crap? Just got let go last week from crap job I hated, but now feeling more miserable than ever. [more inside]
posted by greatalleycat on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

I have fibromyalgia. Help me figure out how to be a better student/employee. What accommodations/techniques work for you? I have doctors, so more looking for 'this worked for me/my mom/my friend' than anything medical. [more inside]
posted by eleanna on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find level-headed, researched, sound information on "cold lasers" or "low-level lasers" as medical treatments? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon on Oct 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Told my doctor I smoked pot, now I just got a disconcerting letter from my insurance company. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 36 answers

Living with rosacea... tips please. [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Oct 18, 2009 - 27 answers

Is there a device that can automatically observe your stress levels in real-time? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Oct 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Many workplaces ban social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and so on. What are some of the reasons workplaces should allow (and even encourage) staff to use social networking sites? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Oct 14, 2009 - 20 answers

Why do I want to eat candy so badly? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Oct 13, 2009 - 21 answers

Hey Hive Mind - Mind Helping Me Understand Medicine Dosage? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 on Oct 13, 2009 - 7 answers

[kidsfilter] Recommendations for easygoing, vegetarian-friendly pediatricians near Ridgefield, CT? [more inside]
posted by mccn on Oct 11, 2009 - 3 answers

My daughter just had my grand daughter. The entire process was amazing and I haven't fallen in love this hard in nearly 20 years. (when my daughter was born) She has decided for the health and benefits of the baby to nurse. I nursed and I remember how hard it is the first 2 weeks. A great deal has changed and I was wondering if anyone had any practical advice on how to get through the rough beginning of nursing an infant with a barracuda grip. Are there any products, herbal remedies etc...
posted by gypseefire on Oct 7, 2009 - 24 answers

My throat has been having a lot phlegm. I'm a singer and I don't know if it has to do with any dairy products I'm consuming. I haven't had a cold for several months so I'm not sure how to get rid of this problem? Any suggestions?
posted by InterestedInKnowing on Oct 7, 2009 - 18 answers

What is the name of this heart condition, and is it genetic? The main artery supplying blood to the heart isn't developed properly in utero, resulting in major surgery and/or death of the baby post birth. [more inside]
posted by heytch on Oct 3, 2009 - 8 answers

My escalating depression has caused me to hit rock bottom, mainly an arrest for DUI and will almost certainly be fired since they are using any excuse to fire anyone. What do I do now to recover mentally and get another job when I can't drive and have a record? [more inside]
posted by greatalleycat on Oct 2, 2009 - 28 answers

All of UC-San Francisco's physicians will shortly end their affiliation with Brown & Toland and become members of Hill Physicians Group. What will this mean for patients? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm relocating to the US (from the UK) in a couple of weeks and having concerns about health insurance. My husband's employer covers health insurance for him, but to cover me as well we must take out the 'family policy' for $500 per month (if we had 4 kids this would be a great deal, but apparently it's the same price for the whole 'family' even if that's just me. This seems crazy to me, not sure if it is normal!). Is my alternative plan crazy? Health insurance companies confuse and scare me! [more inside]
posted by hibbersk on Oct 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Best U.S. insurance company for a pre-existing condition (depression) - advice please! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Greetings, hivemind. I'm looking for health insurance in Manhattan with the lowest possible monthly premium. I'm 30 years and hardly ever go to the doctor; really I just want catastrophic/hospital coverage and decent customer service. Advice?
posted by thecolor12 on Sep 30, 2009 - 5 answers

how do you purge mercury from your body? [more inside]
posted by thermonuclear.jive.turkey on Sep 29, 2009 - 9 answers

First-ever visit to the gynecologist approaching, and I'm kind of nervous. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by gavagai on Sep 29, 2009 - 41 answers

I have been a mouth-breather for my entire life (eighteen years to be precise). I would like to change this. What is the best way to switch? Also, I have recently started running. Should I not even attempt to breathe through my nose while running, or should it be a long term goal?
posted by zenja72 on Sep 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Does anyone have a link to research linking in-store tobacco counter advertising and teenage smoking habits? [more inside]
posted by cameronfromedinburgh on Sep 23, 2009 - 2 answers

Why are companies seemingly allowed to hide ingredients in sub-components of food? Or am I totally off base in my thinking. [more inside]
posted by GrumpyMonkey on Sep 21, 2009 - 29 answers