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 - 10 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 - 1 answer

[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

How do I get my life on track with high debt and a chronic medical condition? [more inside]
posted by thegreatcokeolympics on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

I think my cat has a UTI. Is there anything I can do until I can get her to the vet? [more inside]
posted by apricot on Sep 19, 2009 - 6 answers

California Employment Law: If an employee is sick, can an employer mandate that the employee provide a doctor's note in order to take time off to get well? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Sep 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Hospital/Doctors recommendation in Melbourne, Australia for backache/neckache. [more inside]
posted by red_rika on Sep 17, 2009 - 6 answers

When is the best time of day to weight yourself for the most accurate read? [more inside]
posted by dmbfan93 on Sep 15, 2009 - 18 answers

SmokeFreeFilter: My partner has decided to give up smoking (yay!) in a few weeks' time. What can I do to help him? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn on Sep 15, 2009 - 34 answers

What are your experiences with St. John's wort? In particular, have you ever taken it at the same time as ADHD medications like Ritalin/Focalin (methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine) etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm confused about how to go about providing health insurance for my unborn baby upon it's birth. I am on Medicare, so the child is not covered. I do not qualify for Medicaid/SCHIP, and most individual plans will not cover a newborn from day one. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Had a beautiful baby girl a few months ago. Previous baby due to excellent insurance cost exactly $0. This baby, with crappy Aetna insurance close to $4k. This is after deductible, and using a doctor that was non-preferred (which we paid more for) I am still puzzled how I ended up getting charged this much. Anyway I got to thinking. Why is my out of pocket cost $4k for a birth with no complications? Why is the total cost for this birth $17 - $18k? [more inside]
posted by gnash on Sep 4, 2009 - 39 answers

Bad memories are interrupting my life. What do I do and how do I cope with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Massachusetts Health Insurance Filter: Is there a way to find some kind of bridge coverage for the time between 9/9, when the old insurance goes away, and 10/1, when the new insurance becomes effective? [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

What are some good protein-rich meals I can take to work with me for lunch? I'm trying to gain some mass. I'll have a refrigerator and microwave present and my commute is only 15 minutes. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Aug 31, 2009 - 16 answers

I've worked a lot the past few months (but will be done in a few weeks) and have noticed a few physical changes. Could stress cause these conditions? (1) When I wash my hair in the shower, I lose a couple dozen hairs down the drain (although I don't seem to be balding) (2) My right eye has started twitching several times an hour (I can feel it but my friends can't see the twitching). (3) I've gone from about 5 to about 50 grey hairs the past year. I'm a 24 year old male.
posted by lpctstr; on Aug 31, 2009 - 15 answers

I've decided to make some big changes in how I live. Things like exercising more, eating better, dressing nicer and so on. Things are going pretty great now, but I am looking for some useful reading (magazines, books, websites, blogs) to help me stay motivated and generate ideas. Further info... [more inside]
posted by cuando on Aug 31, 2009 - 13 answers

How often does it really happen that a health insurer will raise an employer's premiums when a high-demand illness occurs? [more inside]
posted by yclipse on Aug 29, 2009 - 13 answers

Where to swim in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by slateyness on Aug 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Why does my body itch when i eat spicy food or when i exercise? [more inside]
posted by red_rika on Aug 27, 2009 - 17 answers