do you know of any thing that helps with pcos (polycystic ovarian syndrome)Any good advice for people suffering from pcos ?
I have PCOS, I found out about it when I was 17 after years of weight problems and irregular periods.
The only thing I found was trying to keep my weight down and eating a low sugar diet.
The weight thing hasn't always been successful but the most important thing I have found is to keep to the low sugar diet. What you have to remember is having PCOS can cause excess weight but can also make it difficult to lose weight, just a vicious circle when you think about it. Having a low sugar diet helps because having PCOS can muck around with insulin and from my own experience my body can't handle sugar and decides to just go straight to my waist. It's typical for a woman with PCOS to have an 'apple' figure.
I am now currently 29 weeks pregnant, which I never thought would happen but there you are, unfortunately since being pregnant I have had a sweeter tooth which isn't good but I'm told having a baby can cure PCOS as people with PCOS has hormone imbalances and having a baby can help to regulate this.
If you're not planning on having children just yet then there are certain contraceptive pills that help so it's worth talking to your GP about it.
Other symptoms of PCOS are greasy skin, excess hair growth and spots.
I hope this helps.Any good advice for people suffering from pcos ?
my sister in law has pcos and through talking to her I have heard a few things that can help with pcos. First lose weight if your over weight, this can help with insulin resistance and help regulate periods in some woman. Follow a low carb diet and eat plenty of fruit and vegeatables along with making sure you drink at least 8 glasses of cold water a day. Exercise help aswell by increasing your metabolism. Agnus castus which is a herbla remedy can also help balance homones and regulate periods. Some woman also recommend using progesterone cream however my sister in law has no experience of this. Good luck
I have PCOS and have been having Accupuncture for a couple of months. For the first time in years I have a regular cycle. Go ahead and give it a try, although make sure you find someone who has had the proper training. I always feel a lot more awake and like I want to eat less after a visit. It sounds really horrid, but it's not! I was also feeling quite depressed when I first went and now feel so much better. Also as previously said, try to lose some weight too.
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I read an article yesterday that suggests spiriment tea is good to reduce symptoms of excess hair growth in women that have PCOS. It may also lower the testosterone levels. I am going to try it. It won't hurt anything. Good luck!
Hi heres a few suggestions for you to ty
eat a sensible well ballanced diet with fresh fruit -vegetables - lean meat - nuts - fibre and good fats
Get some gentle exercise
drink water
if your over weight try to lose some as excess weight causes more problems
dont smoke and drink alcohol
start taking folic acid before you try to concieve
there is a couple of medicines that your ob / gyn might precrisbe you these are clomid - to induce ovulation
metformin - this is to regulate insulin as some women with pcos are insulin resistant.
provera - progesterone tablets given to induce a period sometimes before a dose of clomid.
agnus castus - a natural herb that regulates hormones bought from health stores good luck
For me, the best thing, other than metformin and a healthy diet, has been a positive attitude, and educating myself. Take the time to learn and read all that you can. Become an active part of your health care.
I went on metformin, and I eat a low g/i diet. I exercise regularly, and take my vitamins. I talked to my doctor about adding a drug called Byetta, which is a newer diabetes drug and is being prescribed off label (that means not for it's official use) for PCOS. I take time to keep up with ways to treat it, and what other people are having success doing. I know that in February, the New England Journal of Medicine published a new article about using Clomid to help with ovulation and pregnancy being more effective in women with PCOS than metformin alone.
Check out the website soulcysters.com for lots of great information and support from other women with PCOS. And take charge of your care.
Only advice:STAY POSITIVE ALWAYS.
its easy for everyone to speculate how you may never concieve youll just have to get used to it etc..
But you just stay positive and watch it happen okay so maybe not as soon as others but it will and has for many others that i know some have even fallen pregnant very fast.If you keep your outlook positive and if it doesent happen soon remember it isnt happening for many of us healthy ladies too and you may fall before us.
lose excess weight
There is so much advice out there it is overwhelming. what seems to be consistent is this:
1a) If you are overweight then you should try to loose weight. It is hard to loose weight with PCOS b/c your body responds differently to food and dieting. Try a low carb diet. Also try either cinnamon tablets or 1 tsp of cinnamon a day. You can even sprincke it over your cereal. Or you can try apple cider vinegar, 2 tbp a day in water or 8oz. of another beverage. Both have been proven to help with insulin resistance which is a major contributor to PCOS. They have similar results to metformin, which is a precription drug for insulin resistance that is being used for PCOS.
1b) If you are not overweight then you may still have insulin resistance. follow the instructions above except there is no reason to loose weight, just try to eat a healthy good carb diet. Definitely use apple cider or cinammon.
2) Take supplements: good multi-vitamin, B complex, omega fish oils %26amp; NAC.
3) Herbal supplements: vitex/chasteberry
4) To reduce testosterone. I've heard that saw palmetto helps and green tea. Don't use saw palmetto if trying to conceive.
5) Try acupuncture and chinese herbs. Find someone that specializes in gyn/reproductive issues. I'm doing acupuncture and chinese herbs. My acupuncturist was able to put together very specialized herbs for me that address my issues.
6) Even if you are not trying to conceive I highly recommend this book, The infertility cure.
7) Don't use birth control pills. It is a temporary fix that actually makes the problem worst in the long-run. I would recommend using metformin. If you need to induce a period then use provera, so that you can menstrate at least every three months. Or try to naturally induce a late period with ginger tea or parsley tea.
Best of luck.
I have this condition.
For the mood swings i encounter i take St Johns Wort, Metamorfin made me very depressed it was vile i only took it for 6 weeks and i felt suicidal. I also take Omega 3 everyday this helps with my mood and my skin is so soft!! Plus Multibiotin vitamin tablet.
Good luck
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Why do people give dog behavior advice over the internet?
On this site and many others I see average laypeople trying to give advice on how to address aggression, fear and shyness and other behavior problems.
What worked on your dog or what you saw on tv is relevent to that specific situation and does not apply to every dog or every situation. Behavior problems should be evaluated and addressed on an individual basis by a professional. The wrong advice will make problems worse or create a problem that was not previously there.
Dog owners should first contact their local SPCA or shelter for recommendations on local trainers and behavior consultants (some shelters have in-house consultants who offer behavior services - some of the top behavior specialists in the country work for shelters).
While changing behavior does involve working with the dog, a HUGE part of the process is working with the owner, to help them improve their technique and timing. None of this can be accomplished through advice over the internet.Why do people give dog behavior advice over the internet?
I agree with you. And, for the most part I do see that the better answers tell the person to take the dog to the vet or to enroll in obedience classes or search for a dog behaviorist.
On the other hand, the average American dog owner will not even spend the money to put their dog through a beginner dog training class. They don't spend the time to socialize the dog. Then when the dog has behavior problems the solution most the time is dumping it in a shelter or giving it away.
So, if some free advise on the Internet can get these folks to maybe try something suggested and maybe see some improvement and then maybe they will enroll the dog in a class or phone the SPCA and ask about a consultation with a behaviorist.
I'd like to see people have to pass a test before being allowed to own a dog sort of like passing a test before being allowed to drive. Not ever go to happen, but it sure would cut down on the dogs in shelters.Why do people give dog behavior advice over the internet?
Because cheap fools ask for it?
Canine behavior is something I know like the back of my hand. It is not breed specific.
As a Canine Behaviorist, Master Dog Trainer %26amp; groomed for 15 years specializing in behavioral problems I know the advise I give people is a tool that can be used to correct a specific behavior. I give at least two or three ways of going about what they need to do to attain the best results.
I know that we assume a lot of things in our answers but the questions are so vague I usually ask for more information. I have been contacted many times after a post for further advise.
But if people would just associate canine behavior to their dogs instead of human behavior they would better understand the little creature they have.
I have found on this site %26amp; from working for the public that people are just plain ignorant. They simply don't know.
Most of my suggestions %26amp;/or advise is from knowing what I know. From years of study %26amp; personal experience I give freely for what I had to pay thousands for. I just want people to undersand what they are facing %26amp; how to go about fixing issues that pop up.
I have quit answering some questions because they are ask over %26amp; over again, day after day. Those I suggest that they use the 'search for questions' in the green bar at the top of the page.
A fear biter is a fear biter reguardless of the breed. A biting puppy need to be corrected for it, Aggression is something that needs a one on one training with a trainer who can work that specific dog %26amp; I advise that people do contact a trainer so that it can be done on a one on one basis.
I know what you are saying. I have seen some answers that I wish I could just eliminate off the site, they are so far off it is pathetic.
I am too much of a animal person to fool around the behavioral issues. I swears that my answers are to the best of my knowledge %26amp; experience.
You are correct but you must also realize that not everyone has access to services that you have described. I was talking with a gentleman from India and they have no clue what to do there. I give only basic advice. What I know works. I would never give any advice about aggressive dogs or extremely submissive or fearfully shy dogs. They can become biters and must be handled with care and with a professionals advice.
People also want a quick fix and you know as well as I do that it doesn't exist. They don't want to take the dog for obedience training or cant afford to or don't have it available to them.
I will continue to give basic advice but if I can tell it needs a professional then that's what I answer.
You also have to know that most people here cant afford even obedience training never mind getting a behaviorist in to evaluate their dog. So even though your correct it rarely happens.
It is just as possible to get good behavioral advice over the internet as it is reading or talking to someone or taking a class. You just have to know how to filter out the ...well, that stuff and get the best advice for use.
Advice over the internet is, by no means, a subsitute for professional vet care and advice. however, if one is unable to reach a vet quickly, he/she can seek the advice of other experts or knowledgeable people over the internet for general advice on helping and treating their pets.
There is nothing wrong with trying info over the internet, but one should be aware of the apparent risks and be sure the procedure will nto harm the pet (s).
But as a rule of thumb, a vet should be mandatory. But there is nothing wrong with asking for general help if one is in a situation which he cannot see a vet quickly or do not have enough money.
Well a lot of people do answer that you should get a professional, but then offer advice on what worked for them. I don't think this is their only source of information.
On that same note a lot of trainers are awful! They make the problems worse some only want positive reinforcement and just ignore them when they are bad and others are overly forceful using harsh corrections. Some are just as stubborn as the dog and refuse to believe they need to try something else for certain dog personalities.
Also some of the behavior problems are not that life altering that you need a pro although aggression is it would not be my advice to call a pro for potty training.
I am not a professional but have worked with my dog with several of them the first one I fired because he was too harsh the second one tried several things until we found something that worked and I don't have a SPCA where I live we have one larger shelter and a dog pound the shelter is just now putting into effect a behavior program for people with dogs that need more than basic training.
I do hope that this is not the only resource that they are using
I guess its just for a simple advice, but of course you can't always take people's advice because they're not a dog trainer...
Having been in the profession for more than 45 years and having earned a good living doing something that I thoroughly enjoyed I think that I have something to offer. I am an altruist by nature anyway. I have taken many, many courses to produce good dependable Police Dogs. I have trained Drugs Dogs and Explosives Detection Dogs. I feel that it's a shame to waste a lifetimes experience and not use it to try to help people. Whether they accept the advice is entirely their affair. My friend is a vet and in the past I have sat in and assisted in operations and I consider myself very fortunate to have done that. I had the honour and privilege to assist in the spaying of my own *****! How many people can say that?
I will only give advice on things that I KNOW, not just surmise. I leave it to others to recommend websites etc because I have even found stuff on those that I consider rubbish and tend to misguide the gullible.
I do not advise some of you people on what outfits to dress your dogs up in because I am not qualified in Haute Couture.I hate the idea of a regal looking Shepherd dressed in a frock anyway! I do not advise on names. The age limit for this is supposed to be thirteen and if someone of that age cannot think of a name for their own dog. I dispair!
I do not advise on Cockapoos and any other fancy name that people in the States particularly seem to like to call their mongrels, curs and crossbreeds. However lovable they are that is all that they will remain. They are not DESIGNER DOGS and never will be!
One of the things I hate about answers is those that start their answer with ';I don't know but....'; If you don't know then butt out!
If you want an answer to your question, I think it's because people ask for advice on behavior. This is a question and answer site. It is not wrong to ask the question-if they are asking, they know they have a problem, so they are halfway to a solution already. Unfortunately, not everyone can be as knowledgeable as a dog trainer.
From my perspective a large part of this is due to the fact that everyone thinks they know how to train dogs. Ignore the fact that they have one of the most ill mannered dogs in the world, they think they know what they're doing.
Cost is probably the most common other reason.
I actually have to laugh at most of the replies that I see. It is usually quite apparent that they person replying doesn't know what they are talking about.
In Illinois, as in many states, there is nothing to prevent anyone from putting out a shingle saying that they are a professional dog trainer. In Chicago they have a woman who uses some pretty abusive methods to train dogs (multiple electronic collars). She claims to be a disciple of the ';dog whisperer';. I won't make any comments about him. She has a website where she offers a $10,000.00 challenge to anyone to go against her. Fascinating is that one of the BIG requirements of her challenge is that she picks the judges.
I've been teaching obedience for 30+ years and tracking for 20+ years and still have a LOT to learn.
Two suggestions that I would add.
1 - Go to a class WITHOUT your dog. If you're not comfortable with the training methods, there usually is a reason for it.
2 - Most reputable trainers can give you a LONG list of people who have gone to them for lessons.
People give ';advice'; over the internet because there are others out there who don't want the expense involved in calling the specialist for the help they need.
Since they CHOOSE to ask us for answers, many of us try to help as much as we can. I can't speak for the others, but for myself I understand I am not the professional and I realize that what worked for me doesn't work for everyone else, and only a few will get the same results from the same interaction I have used. I figure that giving what help I can is better than ignoring someone who has ASKED for my help. I know my answers aren't the only possible solution, nor will they work for everyone, but when someone asks, I try to help as much as I can.
I also usually suggest they visit websites with more information than I have and/or call or go to their vet.
What many people do not realize is that behavioral changes in your dog require you to make a strong effort by going to training WITH your dog so YOU LEARN how to train him properly. That is always best and that is generally what I recommend when it comes to behavioral problems.
So why do we give advice?
Because someone asked and wants an answer.
We know our answers aren't perfect.
Because people come on Y!Answers for advice. DOH!
What worked on your dog or what you saw on tv is relevent to that specific situation and does not apply to every dog or every situation. Behavior problems should be evaluated and addressed on an individual basis by a professional. The wrong advice will make problems worse or create a problem that was not previously there.
Dog owners should first contact their local SPCA or shelter for recommendations on local trainers and behavior consultants (some shelters have in-house consultants who offer behavior services - some of the top behavior specialists in the country work for shelters).
While changing behavior does involve working with the dog, a HUGE part of the process is working with the owner, to help them improve their technique and timing. None of this can be accomplished through advice over the internet.Why do people give dog behavior advice over the internet?
I agree with you. And, for the most part I do see that the better answers tell the person to take the dog to the vet or to enroll in obedience classes or search for a dog behaviorist.
On the other hand, the average American dog owner will not even spend the money to put their dog through a beginner dog training class. They don't spend the time to socialize the dog. Then when the dog has behavior problems the solution most the time is dumping it in a shelter or giving it away.
So, if some free advise on the Internet can get these folks to maybe try something suggested and maybe see some improvement and then maybe they will enroll the dog in a class or phone the SPCA and ask about a consultation with a behaviorist.
I'd like to see people have to pass a test before being allowed to own a dog sort of like passing a test before being allowed to drive. Not ever go to happen, but it sure would cut down on the dogs in shelters.Why do people give dog behavior advice over the internet?
Because cheap fools ask for it?
Canine behavior is something I know like the back of my hand. It is not breed specific.
As a Canine Behaviorist, Master Dog Trainer %26amp; groomed for 15 years specializing in behavioral problems I know the advise I give people is a tool that can be used to correct a specific behavior. I give at least two or three ways of going about what they need to do to attain the best results.
I know that we assume a lot of things in our answers but the questions are so vague I usually ask for more information. I have been contacted many times after a post for further advise.
But if people would just associate canine behavior to their dogs instead of human behavior they would better understand the little creature they have.
I have found on this site %26amp; from working for the public that people are just plain ignorant. They simply don't know.
Most of my suggestions %26amp;/or advise is from knowing what I know. From years of study %26amp; personal experience I give freely for what I had to pay thousands for. I just want people to undersand what they are facing %26amp; how to go about fixing issues that pop up.
I have quit answering some questions because they are ask over %26amp; over again, day after day. Those I suggest that they use the 'search for questions' in the green bar at the top of the page.
A fear biter is a fear biter reguardless of the breed. A biting puppy need to be corrected for it, Aggression is something that needs a one on one training with a trainer who can work that specific dog %26amp; I advise that people do contact a trainer so that it can be done on a one on one basis.
I know what you are saying. I have seen some answers that I wish I could just eliminate off the site, they are so far off it is pathetic.
I am too much of a animal person to fool around the behavioral issues. I swears that my answers are to the best of my knowledge %26amp; experience.
You are correct but you must also realize that not everyone has access to services that you have described. I was talking with a gentleman from India and they have no clue what to do there. I give only basic advice. What I know works. I would never give any advice about aggressive dogs or extremely submissive or fearfully shy dogs. They can become biters and must be handled with care and with a professionals advice.
People also want a quick fix and you know as well as I do that it doesn't exist. They don't want to take the dog for obedience training or cant afford to or don't have it available to them.
I will continue to give basic advice but if I can tell it needs a professional then that's what I answer.
You also have to know that most people here cant afford even obedience training never mind getting a behaviorist in to evaluate their dog. So even though your correct it rarely happens.
It is just as possible to get good behavioral advice over the internet as it is reading or talking to someone or taking a class. You just have to know how to filter out the ...well, that stuff and get the best advice for use.
Advice over the internet is, by no means, a subsitute for professional vet care and advice. however, if one is unable to reach a vet quickly, he/she can seek the advice of other experts or knowledgeable people over the internet for general advice on helping and treating their pets.
There is nothing wrong with trying info over the internet, but one should be aware of the apparent risks and be sure the procedure will nto harm the pet (s).
But as a rule of thumb, a vet should be mandatory. But there is nothing wrong with asking for general help if one is in a situation which he cannot see a vet quickly or do not have enough money.
Well a lot of people do answer that you should get a professional, but then offer advice on what worked for them. I don't think this is their only source of information.
On that same note a lot of trainers are awful! They make the problems worse some only want positive reinforcement and just ignore them when they are bad and others are overly forceful using harsh corrections. Some are just as stubborn as the dog and refuse to believe they need to try something else for certain dog personalities.
Also some of the behavior problems are not that life altering that you need a pro although aggression is it would not be my advice to call a pro for potty training.
I am not a professional but have worked with my dog with several of them the first one I fired because he was too harsh the second one tried several things until we found something that worked and I don't have a SPCA where I live we have one larger shelter and a dog pound the shelter is just now putting into effect a behavior program for people with dogs that need more than basic training.
I do hope that this is not the only resource that they are using
I guess its just for a simple advice, but of course you can't always take people's advice because they're not a dog trainer...
Having been in the profession for more than 45 years and having earned a good living doing something that I thoroughly enjoyed I think that I have something to offer. I am an altruist by nature anyway. I have taken many, many courses to produce good dependable Police Dogs. I have trained Drugs Dogs and Explosives Detection Dogs. I feel that it's a shame to waste a lifetimes experience and not use it to try to help people. Whether they accept the advice is entirely their affair. My friend is a vet and in the past I have sat in and assisted in operations and I consider myself very fortunate to have done that. I had the honour and privilege to assist in the spaying of my own *****! How many people can say that?
I will only give advice on things that I KNOW, not just surmise. I leave it to others to recommend websites etc because I have even found stuff on those that I consider rubbish and tend to misguide the gullible.
I do not advise some of you people on what outfits to dress your dogs up in because I am not qualified in Haute Couture.I hate the idea of a regal looking Shepherd dressed in a frock anyway! I do not advise on names. The age limit for this is supposed to be thirteen and if someone of that age cannot think of a name for their own dog. I dispair!
I do not advise on Cockapoos and any other fancy name that people in the States particularly seem to like to call their mongrels, curs and crossbreeds. However lovable they are that is all that they will remain. They are not DESIGNER DOGS and never will be!
One of the things I hate about answers is those that start their answer with ';I don't know but....'; If you don't know then butt out!
If you want an answer to your question, I think it's because people ask for advice on behavior. This is a question and answer site. It is not wrong to ask the question-if they are asking, they know they have a problem, so they are halfway to a solution already. Unfortunately, not everyone can be as knowledgeable as a dog trainer.
From my perspective a large part of this is due to the fact that everyone thinks they know how to train dogs. Ignore the fact that they have one of the most ill mannered dogs in the world, they think they know what they're doing.
Cost is probably the most common other reason.
I actually have to laugh at most of the replies that I see. It is usually quite apparent that they person replying doesn't know what they are talking about.
In Illinois, as in many states, there is nothing to prevent anyone from putting out a shingle saying that they are a professional dog trainer. In Chicago they have a woman who uses some pretty abusive methods to train dogs (multiple electronic collars). She claims to be a disciple of the ';dog whisperer';. I won't make any comments about him. She has a website where she offers a $10,000.00 challenge to anyone to go against her. Fascinating is that one of the BIG requirements of her challenge is that she picks the judges.
I've been teaching obedience for 30+ years and tracking for 20+ years and still have a LOT to learn.
Two suggestions that I would add.
1 - Go to a class WITHOUT your dog. If you're not comfortable with the training methods, there usually is a reason for it.
2 - Most reputable trainers can give you a LONG list of people who have gone to them for lessons.
People give ';advice'; over the internet because there are others out there who don't want the expense involved in calling the specialist for the help they need.
Since they CHOOSE to ask us for answers, many of us try to help as much as we can. I can't speak for the others, but for myself I understand I am not the professional and I realize that what worked for me doesn't work for everyone else, and only a few will get the same results from the same interaction I have used. I figure that giving what help I can is better than ignoring someone who has ASKED for my help. I know my answers aren't the only possible solution, nor will they work for everyone, but when someone asks, I try to help as much as I can.
I also usually suggest they visit websites with more information than I have and/or call or go to their vet.
What many people do not realize is that behavioral changes in your dog require you to make a strong effort by going to training WITH your dog so YOU LEARN how to train him properly. That is always best and that is generally what I recommend when it comes to behavioral problems.
So why do we give advice?
Because someone asked and wants an answer.
We know our answers aren't perfect.
Because people come on Y!Answers for advice. DOH!
Why can't superstars like Michael Vick get better advice/guidance from the people around him?
I mean, If I am his agent, I need to protect my income, which means protecting my client from doing anything that would jeopardize his career. Why isn't his family or his business associates protecting him from getting in these situations? I'm sure some of them knew about the dogfighting. I really don't want to make this a race issue, but it's hard not to. Who is giving this man advice, other than his posse?Why can't superstars like Michael Vick get better advice/guidance from the people around him?
Apparently no one. It's quite sad actually, since all the people around him tend to be ';Yes men';. They are only there to please him.
Where is his mother would be a better question.Why can't superstars like Michael Vick get better advice/guidance from the people around him?
He has grown up poor and followed the wrong crowd. That's all he knows. Can't change him. He's probably still surrounded by the wrong people.
You can lead a rock to water, but you can't make it drink.
Ghetto athletes hire ghetto agents so who is going to advise who? No one wants to admit it but it is the truth in most cases. Prove me wrong, in the meantime, for those of you afraid to ';appear racist';, just give me the thumbs down.
All the good advice in the world isn't going to help anyone if the refuse to follow it. You can't force someone to make good decisions, they have to do that on their own.
Unfortunately, agents, sponsors, the public......give them all the incentive to do what ever they want. This is not the first time Vick has been in trouble, but it is the only major one to catch up to him. He probably had agents, friends, attorneys, sponsors, boosters help him out before. But, this time the crime was so serious, nobody wanted to touch it or be associated with him, which is why he got left out in the cold.
I think the better question is: Why don't they listen to the good advice they give? They've got their agents, coaches, team owners, and people that the teams and the NFL hire to try to keep these guys from making bad decisions. With all those people trying to steer them in the right direction, they must really have to fight hard to go the wrong way like they do.
Advice only goes so far. Look at the world today. People do what they want when they want. Many do not consider the consequences for there actions. Or think that nothing bad will ever happen to them. ie get caught or injured. You can talk a mans ear off, about right and wrong, but at the end of the day only your jaw hurts.
Its not that he can't get better advic. its that he will not listen. People like Vick, Michael Jackson, Paris Hilton, and others have so much money they start to believe there own hype, they think the rules do not apply to them.
It is well known in The Falcons circle that Vick does not, nor ever have, hung with his teammates. Sure, they're friends and all but they do NOT hang out.
It's not the fact that people weren't giving him advice it's the fact that he wouldn't listen!!
The fact that he spent so much time outside of the team should have been a red flag to begin with.
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Apparently no one. It's quite sad actually, since all the people around him tend to be ';Yes men';. They are only there to please him.
Where is his mother would be a better question.Why can't superstars like Michael Vick get better advice/guidance from the people around him?
He has grown up poor and followed the wrong crowd. That's all he knows. Can't change him. He's probably still surrounded by the wrong people.
You can lead a rock to water, but you can't make it drink.
Ghetto athletes hire ghetto agents so who is going to advise who? No one wants to admit it but it is the truth in most cases. Prove me wrong, in the meantime, for those of you afraid to ';appear racist';, just give me the thumbs down.
All the good advice in the world isn't going to help anyone if the refuse to follow it. You can't force someone to make good decisions, they have to do that on their own.
Unfortunately, agents, sponsors, the public......give them all the incentive to do what ever they want. This is not the first time Vick has been in trouble, but it is the only major one to catch up to him. He probably had agents, friends, attorneys, sponsors, boosters help him out before. But, this time the crime was so serious, nobody wanted to touch it or be associated with him, which is why he got left out in the cold.
I think the better question is: Why don't they listen to the good advice they give? They've got their agents, coaches, team owners, and people that the teams and the NFL hire to try to keep these guys from making bad decisions. With all those people trying to steer them in the right direction, they must really have to fight hard to go the wrong way like they do.
Advice only goes so far. Look at the world today. People do what they want when they want. Many do not consider the consequences for there actions. Or think that nothing bad will ever happen to them. ie get caught or injured. You can talk a mans ear off, about right and wrong, but at the end of the day only your jaw hurts.
Its not that he can't get better advic. its that he will not listen. People like Vick, Michael Jackson, Paris Hilton, and others have so much money they start to believe there own hype, they think the rules do not apply to them.
It is well known in The Falcons circle that Vick does not, nor ever have, hung with his teammates. Sure, they're friends and all but they do NOT hang out.
It's not the fact that people weren't giving him advice it's the fact that he wouldn't listen!!
The fact that he spent so much time outside of the team should have been a red flag to begin with.
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I really like to listen to people and give advice, what career is best?
I thought about being a social worker or perhaps a guidance counselor, however a psychologist seems pretty interesting as well. I don't understand however what that involves exactly. I wanted to be a therapist what is the difference between all of these? Please help, I am on the verge of determiningmy future.I really like to listen to people and give advice, what career is best?
if you really want to help people...please consider a career in teaching....you can make a difference in a lot of peoples livesI really like to listen to people and give advice, what career is best?
Most psychologist have a PhD.D in psychology. They generally work in clinical settings. For clients who need medication, they work closely with psychiatrists or MD's that they trust.
Social workers can be licensed as therapists with a Masters Degree. Most social workers I've worked with are mental health case managers. They work closely with psychiatrists to help people with chronic mental illness mange their daily lives. They may be tasked with taking clients to dental appointments, arrange ';permanent'; housing situations, or help with budgeting.
if you really want to help people...please consider a career in teaching....you can make a difference in a lot of peoples livesI really like to listen to people and give advice, what career is best?
Most psychologist have a PhD.D in psychology. They generally work in clinical settings. For clients who need medication, they work closely with psychiatrists or MD's that they trust.
Social workers can be licensed as therapists with a Masters Degree. Most social workers I've worked with are mental health case managers. They work closely with psychiatrists to help people with chronic mental illness mange their daily lives. They may be tasked with taking clients to dental appointments, arrange ';permanent'; housing situations, or help with budgeting.
I need advice from people who have noledge in medical stuff.?
I have a 15 year old son. I wanted to know if there were exams he had to get. Like a prostate or something like that. Like the girls have gyno exams but what about for boys.I need advice from people who have noledge in medical stuff.?
Take him to a family practitioner (or general practitioner) for a ';well patient'; exam or physical. The doc will take care of it.
No, he doesn't need a prostate exam, but he will need a hernia exam.I need advice from people who have noledge in medical stuff.?
He is too young for the doctor to carry out such examination on him when he reaches the correct age about 30
Take him to a family practitioner (or general practitioner) for a ';well patient'; exam or physical. The doc will take care of it.
No, he doesn't need a prostate exam, but he will need a hernia exam.I need advice from people who have noledge in medical stuff.?
He is too young for the doctor to carry out such examination on him when he reaches the correct age about 30
How do I get people to use my advice column?
I'm not going to advertise it her because I think that's against the rules, but are there any free ways to advertise it? I want to get it around, and I want to be getting emails from around the nation. How do I do this?How do I get people to use my advice column?
Umm, How do you get an advice column?
Wow the net is all about marketing. Do you have an actual website?
I mean there are dozens of popular venues that bring people to you. You need to take the example of google, and use popular keywords.
Umm, How do you get an advice column?
Wow the net is all about marketing. Do you have an actual website?
I mean there are dozens of popular venues that bring people to you. You need to take the example of google, and use popular keywords.
Need advice on networking with people for adventure?
I'm a student at UT Austin. I have created a professional business organization to launch business projects for the sheer adventure.
However, I'm having trouble finding more people that are driven, creative, and good communicators(different from social skills).
How in the world do I find these people in social networks?
P.S.
I've been in a lot of social networks and I have yet to find someone that isn't completely boring and time wasteful especially in the UT wild party school.Need advice on networking with people for adventure?
1) Go to and join the more adventurous Yahoo Groups.
2) Market to the schools in the more adventurous cities (NY, Chicago, Las Vegas, LA, etc)
3) Your best bet is to find young business owners who are already doing it... These people are learning that ';talk'; is everything and, if they like your ideas they will spread the word and it will become a snowball effect.
4) The SBA might be able to help you.
I applaud what you're doing and wish you well. (25 year business owner) If there's anything I can do to help - let me know.
However, I'm having trouble finding more people that are driven, creative, and good communicators(different from social skills).
How in the world do I find these people in social networks?
P.S.
I've been in a lot of social networks and I have yet to find someone that isn't completely boring and time wasteful especially in the UT wild party school.Need advice on networking with people for adventure?
1) Go to and join the more adventurous Yahoo Groups.
2) Market to the schools in the more adventurous cities (NY, Chicago, Las Vegas, LA, etc)
3) Your best bet is to find young business owners who are already doing it... These people are learning that ';talk'; is everything and, if they like your ideas they will spread the word and it will become a snowball effect.
4) The SBA might be able to help you.
I applaud what you're doing and wish you well. (25 year business owner) If there's anything I can do to help - let me know.
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