Well, ok, if anyone wants to know the answers to any of the questions I posted, here they are
1. Is it possible to get the flu from the flu shot?
No. The flu vaccine contains a dead form of the virus. It is not possible for it to make you sick. Some people may experience side effects, however such as fever and body aches which may lead them to believe they have the flu.
2. Can you get sick or die from drinking too much water?
Yes. You can overhydrate yourself by drinking far too much water. It can lead to death.
3. Where is the stomach located? How would you make the gesture for having a sore stomach? (where would you point on your body?)
It is located up on the upper left portion of your midsection, however most people will point to their navel when discussing their stomach, often leading to discrepencies between what the patient feels and what the doctor knows.
4. How do antibiotics work? How long should you take them for and why?
Antibiotics work by killing or stopping the spread of bacteria within the body. They should be taken until they are completely gone. Any bacteria which are not killed off by the first few pills, if the rest are not taken will mulitiply again until a new infection is born which is now resistant or immune to the previous batch of antibiotics. This leads to a need for ever stronger medication. The best course of action is to simply take all your pills in the first place.
5. How long could one live without food? Without water?
4-6 weeks without food, about a week without water. Obviously these numbers will vary with individual metabolism and body weight.
6. Which of the following is a stimulant? Alcohol, Ibuprofen, Chocolate.
Chocolate.
7. What does it mean to have a high tolerance to a substance? Could a person become immune to the effects of alcohol, for instance?
It simply means that you are more accustomed to that substance being in your body. Having a high tolerance to alcohol does not mean it takes longer for you to get drunk. It means that you are accustomed to being at that level of drunk and so may not consider yourself to be drunk even though you are. It is not possible to become immune to alcohol.
8. Is there such a thing as "good fat" and "bad fat"?
Yes. Poly and Monosaturated fats are bad, and can lead to health risks. poly and monounsaturated fats work to lower your overall cholesterol.
9. Can you catch a cold from going outside in the cold with no jacket, or wet hair?
No. The cold is a virus. It is not related to temperature in any way. This is a common old wives tale, with no bearing on reality. The virus does not know if your hair is wet or if you wore a jacket.
10. Is it harmful to the baby for a woman to engage in sexual activity while pregnant?
No. Not in any way. Not at any stage in the pregnancy.
11. Can you get lead poisoning from a pencil?
No. Pencils contain graphite. You cannot get lead poisoning from graphite.
12. What is a Naturopathic Doctor and how are they different than a Medical Doctor? Or are they not different at all?
A Naturopathic Doctor is a Doctor who performs many of the same diagnostic functions as a Medical Doctor and will treat all the same things, but the Naturopath will look to more natural sources for treatment and will seek a preventative approach rather than a curative one.
13. What is the difference between naturopathic remedies and pharmaceutical remedies?
The difference is simply the source. They are often equal in potency, and both have potential side effects and drug interactions.
14. What do you believe to be the ideal weight for a woman of my height and age? (5 foot 9, 23)
According to the BMI, an healthy adult female of my height should weigh between 125-170 lbs.
15. Do you trust your Health practitioner, and are you honest with them at all times?
This question obviously doesn't have a right or wrong answer. Though you cannot expect your physician to be able to treat you properly if they are not fully aware of your physical state. Keeping drug usage from your Doctor is the worst thing you can do, as they will not be able to warn you of potential interactions which could be dangerous or even fatal.
