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5-HTP for Anxiety and Mild Depression
I am interested in hearing from others who have taken 5-HTP. And NO I DID NOT HEAR ABOUT THIS FROM DR.OZ, I DON'T WATCH THAT CRAP. I recently visited a qualified naturopathic doctor who prescribed it for treatment of my anxiety and mild depression. I am not currently on nor have I ever taken any prescription medications…
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Polar FT7- Sizing of Strap
I need to purchase a replacement strap for my Polar FT7. I found it on Amazon for a reasonable prize, and it comes in a few sizes. I am debating whether or not I should get the M-XXL or XS-S. The original I had was the M-XXL and I feel like I had it as tight as it would go and it did fit but I had problems maintaining a…
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Problems with Polar FT7- losing signal within 60-90 seconds
I have a relatively new (about 6 months old) Polar FT7 with the H1 Sensor and the Softstrap. After no problems for the first few months, it has stopped maintaining a signal. I wet the strap, put it on as tightly as I can, and it immediately finds my heart rate but then drops it within a minute or two. If I cancel out the…
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30 & Estrogen Dominant
I have recently found out through hormonal blood testing that I am Estrogen Dominant. I am barely 30. The laundry list of symptoms attached to this condition is staggering, many of which I identify with. Difficulty losing weight, anxiety, and migraines top my list of ailments caused by and/or exacerbated by having too much…
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Livestrong vs MyFitness Pal Calorie Count Difference
I had been using the Livestrong Daily Plate site to track my calories for the last few years. I decided to switch to MFP after after noting some of the additional features. My concern is that the two sites gave me drastically different calorie goals- as in a 400 calorie difference. Livestrong had me at 800 net calories,…
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Polar FT4 or FT7?
What are the major differences between these two Polar Heart Rate Monitors? Is the FT7 worth the extra $? I will be using it for walking, jogging, biking, hiking, indoor aerobics, and yoga. My biggest concern is accurate calorie burn, comfort, and ease of use. I would like to be able to keep track of workouts as well as…
