I just purchased Peter Gillham’s "Natural Calm" dietary supplement to take during my pregnancy. I’m 6 weeks pregnant. I read on their website that it’s safe to take during pregnancy, however I’ve read other comments that said check with your doctor as this product ‘could’ cause loose bowls and in tern, cause premature labor. I just took the recommended dosage and now I’m a little concerned that this may in fact be harmful?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!

I have hypertension and just began Micardis and read in the literature that you should tell your doctor if your are taking potassium supplements. I wonder what the problem might be?

I recently had a blood test before a surgery and my potassium was so low, they weren’t sure if they could do the surgery. I was given four huge potassium pills which got my potassium level up enough to do the surgery. I did some research on potassium and what affects low potassium can have on a person and my finding astounded me. What I found (on good reliable medical websites) was that if you have low potassium levels, you can have a glucose intolerance in the blood, meaning it can cause high blood sugar levels. I have been struggling with high blood sugar levels (in the 200’s) for the past four years (since 2006). I went back through my medical history and four years ago, I was given a diuretic to help me prevent kidney stones. My research also found that diuretics cause low potassium because the potassium in your body is flushed out through pee. Now with that said, is it possible that my high blood sugar was caused by me using a diuretic which lowered my potassium to scary levels?

I just need some answers because I have never had any signs of diabetes except for the higher blood sugar and if potassium being low was the cause, maybe I don’t have diabetes after all. Maybe by increasing my intake of potassium rich foods will allow me to control my sugar levels. What do you think?

o Why is water essential to health maintenance?
o What are the functions of water in the body?
o What happens to the body when it does not get the water it needs?
o Compare and contrast how different electrolytes—sodium, potassium, and chloride—
function in the body.
o What effects can alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels in the body?
o What steps can people take to ensure they do not become dehydrated?

I have been feeling for the past weeks now the need to constantly urinated and it is accompanied with excessive salivation. I’ve done a urine culture and had no infection found. I have been taking for quite a while now diuretic herbal teas and have been using many diuretic slimming products which I have all stopped now but symptoms persist. Could I be suffering from a potassium defeciency? as I also at times feel pressure in my head, my hands shake and I feel tired.

i know you can get it from eating bananas but why is it good for you?

My 18 month old adores v8 and I drink the low sodium variety, and it has 820mg of potassium in each 8 ounce glass. He can drink 8 ounces in a day and I was wondering if that was too much potassium for his body? What if he drinks 2 glasses? There is not much sodium only about 140 mg.

Don’t many purchase water, to get pure water?

I’m looking at the adult & the puppy, here is the info on both so you don’t have to go look them up!

I am feeding ProPlan Selects Turkey & Barley formula right now, which scored a 104 A+ according to other sites, and if this is better, would like to switch to this! I don’t know how to properly score a food, and I cannot find this one on any of the analysis sites.

Castor & Pollux Natural Ultramix Large Breed Adult Dog Formula

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Holistic food for the discriminating pet owner. Natural Ultramix offers only the best nutrition for your large breed adult dog. No artificial preservatives, colors or flavors and with natural chicken as the #1 ingredient you know it tastes great. Wholesome fruits and veggies add vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Flaxseed, Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Omega Fatty Acids help keep joints healthy and strong.

Ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Ground Whole Grain Barley, Oat Groats, Turkey Meal, Chcien Fat Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (from Vitamin E), Dried Bananas, Dried Apples, Fish Meal, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Yeast, Natural Chicken Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Cultured Whey, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Chicken Cartilage, Dried Papayas, Dried Blueberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Oxide, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, L-Carnitine, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganous Oxide. Thiamine Monoitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin K1 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Cobalt Carbonate, Yeast Culture (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae), Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilius Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentaion Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract and Fermentation Solubles

Castor & Pollux Natural Ultramix Puppy Formula

http://www.petco.com/product/100263/Castor-and-Pollux-Natural-Ultramix-Puppy-Formula.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch

Superior Protein Sources
The first year of your puppy’s life he or she needs all the love you can provide along with an optimal balance of nutrients for a healthy start. Natural chicken and turkey head our ingredient list along with four additional highly bioavailable proteins for outstanding digestibility and great taste. Essential proteins promote wellness and support the growth of strong muscles as your puppy grows. Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids provide support for a healthy skin and coat.
Natural Fruits & Veggies
Pure, wholesome fruits and vegetables provide valuable nutrients, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants for your dog. We simply dry the carrots, bananas, papaya, apples and blueberries and then blend with the Ultramix kibble. Don’t be fooled by other diets that feature fruits and veggies in the ingredients list - you can’t even see them in the kibble! And because they’re usually processed under high heat they retain only minimal nutritional value…not so with NATURAL ULTRAMIX!

Rich Sources of Carbohydrates
Potatoes combined with whole grains provide essential vitamins and minerals as well as a balanced source of sustainable energy. Dried beet pulp also provides an important and safe source of dietary fiber to help promote a healthy intestinal tract. Contrary to popular belief, beet pulp does not contain sugar and has not been proven to affect coat color or cause bloat.

Essential Vitamins & Minerals –
Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals (including Calcium and Phosphorous) and balanced to meet the needs of your puppy.

Additional Benefits
Formulated with DHA, a nutrient found in mother’s milk, to help support brain and vision development. Ultramix Puppy Formula utilizes a natural source of DHA for a Firm Foundation.

No By-Products
No Fillers
No Wheat
No Corn
No Growth Hormones
No Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Flavors
Ultramix Puppy Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

Ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Ground Whole Grain Barley, Oat Groats, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Chicken Fat preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), Dried Beet Pulp, Rice Protein Concentrate, Dried Carrots, Dried Bananas, Dried Apples, Natural Chicken Flavor, Salmon Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Cultured Whey, Dried Potatoes, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Dried Blueberries, Dried Papaya, L-Ascorbyl-2-

Howdo you determine because they are all different sizes..by weight or my length?