The AnswerBank Articles

I've probably asked this before, but why does deja vu happen

asks James:A. D j vu is French for 'already seen' and describes the impression that you have already experienced what you are going through at a particular moment, or that you have already been01:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

What are the basic causes of migraine

asks siddhartha:A. Migraine is not a regular headache - it's a debilitating condition, and the symptoms include: an intense throbbing pain on one side of the head; feeling nauseous and even vomiting;01:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

What can I do about the dry skin I get every winter

asks rtell:A. Extremes of weather can really dry out skin. In winter, it's the low humidity, icy weather and overheated homes and offices that play havoc with your skin. And it's not just people with01:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

My mum has osteoporosis - am I likely to get it, too

asks Miss Don:A. Yes. You are considered to be at risk if a parent has it, although it hasn't yet been proved that it is inherited. Q. What are the other risks A. Women who had have an early01:00 Mon 26th Nov 2001

Who was Stanislav Grof

asks Seeker: A. He is a Czech psychiatrist who now lives in California. He retired recently after 40 years researching non-ordinary states of consciousness induced by psychedelic substances and01:00 Mon 26th Nov 2001

How can I get rid of my cat's fleas naturally

asks Pathfinder:A. Fleas are a real pest. A single female flea can lay as many as 50 eggs a day. Fleas reproduce quickly, and those 50 can soon multiply to more fleas than you want to think about, so01:00 Mon 26th Nov 2001

What's the difference between soluble and insoluble fibre

asks PathfinderA. Fibre is the bits of plant cells that you can't digest, and is found in vegetables, cereals, bread, nuts, seeds and fruit. It's known that eating high-fibre foods provides01:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

Can you suggest some natural ways to treat or beat colds

asks MScott:A. You know when you've got a cold and, while there is no 'cure', there are some simple things you can do to get over it quickly. Q. Such as A. Take some rest for a start - your body01:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

Is there any way to tell someone yelling down their mobile phone that you don't want to hear details of their personal life

asks PDTV: A. There is only one thing more irritating than listening to an extremely dull personal conversation between two loud-mouthed people and that is only hearing one side of it. But don't be01:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

Why do I sweat more than my friends do, and why does it smell

asks rtell:A. The average person loses more than a litre of sweat a day. Sweating is your body's way of regulating your temperature. Q. So why do some people smell and not others A. People who01:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

Can anyone explain the difference between Cat's Claw and Devil's Claw

asks Jayne b-t: A. Though both plants have medicinal uses, they come from different continents - Latin America and Africa - and are used for rather different purposes. Cat's Claw or Uncaria tomentosa01:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

My family really pig out on sweets at Christmas - I'm worried about their teeth and weight - am I overeacting

asks Sander: A. You're right to be worried. On average, adults more than double their calorie intake over Christmas - up to 7,000 or 8,000 calories a day! Q. Does this do any harm A. As a01:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

Why do we laugh

asks johnjo:A. Laughing is not something you decide to do - it just happens unconsciously (try to laugh now and see how difficult it is to do it on demand). Q. What makes us laugh A. It's not known01:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

Do I need to take folic acid if I'm planning to become pregnant

asks sporty:A. Yes, you do. It is well known that an adequate supply of folic acid reduces the risk of some birth defects by up to 75%. You should ensure you're getting enough folic acid in your diet01:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

Is there a natural way of preventing and helping asthma

asks kjring:A. Asthma is a condition which affects the bronchial tubes leading to the lungs. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing and being short of breath. It is often triggered by infections, such as01:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

I read that nettles have lots of health benefits - what are they and how do you take the nettles

asks johnjo:A. Nettles have been eaten and nettle tea drunk for centuries. Nettles contain good amounts of vitamin C and A, as well as iron, potassium and silica. Q. What can nettles do for me A.01:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

What's the best way to say you're sorry

asks PDTV: A. If you're dealing with a friend, the best thing to do is simply say you're sorry - just don't make it conditional. Q. What do you mean - conditional A. Just apologise for whatever it01:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

How do you know if you've Lyme disease

asks rtell:A. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection is transmitted to humans by the bite of a tick that usually lives on deer and sometimes dogs. If you are01:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

Is it more beneficial to eat garlic or take a garlic supplement to prevent colds

asks Modge:A. Garlic's great stuff - it has antibiotic, antiviral and anti-fungal properties. It also contains vitamin C and E, thiamine, potassium, calcium, cobalt, sulphur and zinc, and is a01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

What's the difference between sleep apnoea and plain old snoring How do I know which I've got

asks Sporty A. Snoring is the noise caused by the vibration of the back of the throat - see the article about Snoring on Answerbank for more information. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is more01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001