My wife loves sushi. I did some research about it and generally there is a concern for mercury content.\nhttp://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/sushi.asp however some sushi is safe http://babyfit.com/dining_out_japanese.asp\n\nSince she is 15 weeks pregnant, we limit our sushi to california rolls, shrimp, eel avocado. But she craves raw fish.\n\nFrom what I read salmon is generally safe and low in mercury. What's the worse that can happen if she has raw salmon(sushi grade).\n\nI mean what's the worry about bacteria and worms?  Can someone explain that to me?  How can I tell if the fish is ok to eat?
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i wouldnt worry about mercury content unless she is eating a lot of albacore tuna, usually more than 3 times a week.  what you should worry about is sashimi.  there is a condition called anisakiasis which is caused by eating undercooked/raw fish and crustaceans.  she can become very ill from this infection, but humans are not the true host for these worms, so it will usually cause severe abdominal cramping and the like.  it is dangerous for a pregnant woman because the worms have to be removed by surgery.  there are other types of worms and disease that can be contracted from eating undercooked seafood, so your best bet is to stay away.  if you eat at a reputable restaurant, there shouldnt be any worry, but you never know.
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my sister-in-law just gave birth to her baby girl and she's 36..both of them are healthy and doing fine. just tell your wife to not to drink or smoke and do what the dr.s tell her to do and they will be fine.  i send you my wishes and best luck to the 3 of you!!
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dear disamari13,\n\nthe main problem with canned foods in the past is the high salt content which may promote high blood pressure. however, recent consumer lobbying has made many food manufacturers reduce their salt concentration in their canned food lines. hence, it is important to always check the label on the can for the sodium (salt) concentration. As a rough guide, the maximum amounts of salt for babies and children are:\n\nless than 1g per day from 0-6 months, \n1g per day from 7-12 months, \n2g per day from 1-3 years, \n3g per day from 4-6 years, \n5g per day from 7-10 years, and \n6g a day from 11 years. \n\nbesides that, canned foods may have a reduced amount of vitamins due to the cooking process, but this loss is similar to that of normal cooking at home. so in short, canned foods that are low in salt can be nutritious (as long as there is no rust in the can!).\n\nbut i seems that your problem is more than just canned foods. what i recommend is for you to keep all 'junk' foods in a place where your 4 y.o. cannot access or reach, and only offer these to him as a TREAT on special occasions, but not as a regular food source. it sounds like he has been having too much junk foods during the day and by dinner time his appetite is lost. if you do this consistently, then he will soon regain his appetite for healthy foods during dinner. resist the urge to offer him junk food when he throws a tantrum (which will no doubt occur during the first few days), but stick to your guns! for general good health, avoid or reduce fatty, salty or sugary food.\n\nbest wishes and hope this helps,\ndr carter \n\nps. for your interest, i have included some key information form credible site for your perusal. enjoy.
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Have you had any new diet changes in the past three weeks. or within the last few months. This could be even from years of esposure to the elements in the world today. I recommend going to the site below and clicking on digestive health. You can send me an email if you have any questions.\n\nwilliams0757@sbcglobal.net
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Jesus (pronounced Hey Suus, right?),\n\nYou are right in minimizing your wife's angst.  As a fellow doctor, I'm here to tell you that you are also right in not worrying about employment possibilities, whether Subway looms in your horizon or not.  I would much rather work somewhere that serves un-healthy foods, so that you can see those same folks later as patients...no one ever got thrown in jail for ensuring a bit of job security, ya know?\n\nSo far as racing in the Iditarod, I would reconsider.  This coming winter is supposed to be especially brutal, due to this El Nino/La Nina thing.  As cold as it's gonna be, I dunno if I would want to be anywhere near Mr. Tsunami...I know the dude too, and I'm not sure of his sexual orientation.  I would take the wife, kicking and screaming if need be, to keep you warm.  No doubt, all the nagging will keep you awake, and you will keep going when all others sleep...and you won't be anywhere near Mr. Tsunami.\n\nI would convince your wife that the race is actually your second honeymoon...she will then have no choice but to join you in the race, ulterior motives notwithstanding.\n\nGood luck!\n\nIn response to the additional info...\n\nDo not worry about those statistics.  Everyone knows that if you pay the hospital enough hush money, they will give you a glowing recommendation.  The AMA works the same way as well.
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my dad had a heart atack 5 yrs ago (hes still alive) stay away from burger king stuff and fast food(he had a burger from there when he had his heart atack) and you could buy that hamburger helper stuff and get that like 80% lean meat. it tastes good with the zesty italian hamburger helper stuff its my fav. its low fat and low cholesterol. hope this helps :) i can e-mail you some more resipies if you want
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eggs (positively the best)....but some veggies like cabbage might do that too....depends on the combination. (Why on earth would ur wife want to know this?)
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They can have salmonella. My husband's brother caught it when he was little from a box turtle and almost died.\n\nWash your hands with soap and warm water thoroughly.\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/animals/reptiles.htm\nhttp://www.idsociety.org/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=13133&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm\nhttp://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=17&cat=1796&articleid=623\n\nI do understand and support you not wanting your daughter to be afraid of the cool stuff in the yard or the outdoors in general. As a former tomboy (heck, what do I mean "former"), I had much joy catching and playing with frogs, bees, praying mantises, etc. Maybe you can carry some of that hand sanitizer (like Purell) in your jean's pocket? I keep some in my purse at all times. You just never know!
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eating raw fish involves bacteria and doesn't matter how clean it was made, is always there; wasabi will help you out to kill them.
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It can also be how it was stored or carried home.  Seafood is like pork and chicken.  If the preparer gets it over a certain temperature than the food will begin to grow enzymes that may cause such illnesses like the GI distress.  So you know if the meat stayed out for an extensive amount of time from the store to home?  The grocer will only have to assume liability to the person who purchased the product.  Food poisoning is very common if you are not watching and preparing food at correct temps.  Keep that in mind while doing your research on who should be at fault.
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Actually tuna is very healthy for you.\n\nCoach
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Not all foods that contain mercury are required to have the warning label. The FDA requires only foods with a certain level of mercury to have the label - and that's only if you eat a certain amount of it.\n\nCheck the link below for a statement on mercury from the FDA.
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If you get your sushi from a reputable restaurant, I wouldn't worry about it. I would not eat sushi that a friend is serving off of his tailgate though.
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Find a question that relates to the local area you live in, something you may have noticed, or has controversy.  A saying I like is "One measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions", which is the essence of science.  So find something to measure.  When I was in school (a long time ago) people I knew wondered about whether the local creek was clean enough.  Kids played in the creek and some people fished in it, but I thought it shouldn't foam and have a not quite clear look.  So, I got some sterile petri dishes from the biology lab, got some q-tips, and talked the local hospital pathologist into helping me.  If you need help, ask, you might be surprised, it turned out he was curious too.  Anyway, I learned a bit about how to identify bacteria and yes, the creek was polluted-bad!  I made the front page of the local paper.  I'm not saying do this, but think of a local problem and measure it.  Hope this helps.
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I looked it up and couldn't find anything specific, but here is a link for you on a recommended diet. It mentions that all seafood contains iodine, though.  http://www.thyca.org/rai.htm#diet
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Call her OBGYN.  She might have an increase of yeast infections due to hormonal changes that affect her PH balance.  I hear that eating yogurt is a great way to help prevent future out breaks due to the bacteria in yogurt.  Like previous answers check the boxes.  If she is having chronic outbreaks make sure that she gets checked and even rx some medicine.  Congrats on the baby!!!
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It would be hard not to eat anything that was living since plants are also alive. I know that you meant of flesh and blood. I don't think the fish means lets go eat seafood. I think it is a symbol for the fisher of men. I don't eat any animal because I feel life is precious and should be respected. I don't tell other people what to eat because I feel people should be allowed to believe and live as they want.\nLove & Light\nSharon\nOne Planet = One People