This week we saw a wide variety of questions come into our community. Women asked about treatment options for endometriosis as well as nutrition for diabetes. Our moderators provided resources and answers to these health questions as well as many others. Do you have a health question you need an answer for? Post it to our community, and we promise to respond within 24 hours.
Here are some of our top ASKs in the EmpowHER community this week.
1. What's the best way to stop a shopping addiction?
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A: Ask yourself this simple question. "How often do I say 'I can't afford that?'" If you feel like you use or think that phrase pretty often, but still buying expensive items, then there is a deeper issue here than budgeting. Read the full answer here.
2. I had my ovaries taken out and have endometriosis. What are some treatment options?
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A: There are many natural remedies you can use to treat endometriosis. The first best thing you can do you change your diet. Minimize your exposure to added growth hormones in dairy and meat products. Decrease your intake of sugar, salt and refined breads and cereals. Read the full answer here.
3. Can aloe vera help treat my diabetes?
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A: To help with diabetes (there is no cure for Type 1 Diabetes but aloe can definitely help with symptoms) you need to drink aloe vera is juice form that you can purchase. Read the full answer here.
4. How can ringworm on the hair be treated quickly?
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A: Please consult your physician and follow your doctor's recommendation. I can provide you with general treatment information. Begin with shampoo. Shampoo with selenium sulfide (1%-2.5%), zinc pyrithione (1%-2%), or ketoconazole used two to three times weekly at home can help decrease shedding of spores, decrease spread of the infection to other people, and should be used together with the oral medications. Read the full answer here.
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