I’m a cancer patient with reoccurring of breast cancer.
I stumbled upon your web page looking for some answers for my daughter on her 4-year-old girl about ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), triglycerides...
I have a friend who has diabetes and is obese. She...
I have a close personal friend who was diagnosed as having non-insulin dependent diabetes several years ago. She is very obese and since that...
Does NutraSweet stimulate my food wants?
I am an insulin dependent diabetic on 40 units of Lente per day. This last year, I have been using NutraSweet (Equal) for a...
After eating breakfast, I become sleepy even though I do not...
I have type 2 diabetes. I have been monitoring my diabetes through a more or less strict diet and daily exercise. My A1c test...
What is the difference between a dietitian, food technologist and nutritionist?
What is the difference between a dietitian, a food technologist and a nutritionist and who would be the best at devising diet plans?
A dietitian...
What is bran?
What is bran? You hear so much about fiber and bran lately. My grandmother used to tell us to eat roughage. Why? Does an...
Could you help me with information about fibromyalgia, candida albicans, leaky...
I am a clinical dietitian and wonder if you could help me track down accurate information on fibromyalgia, candida albicans, leaky gut syndrome and...
I am searching for clarification on butter oil.
I am searching for a clarification on "butter oil". It is listed as an ingredient on my bag of chocolate chips and I have...
What are some hints for helping your family stay on a...
My wife has tried to lose weight ever since the birth of our first child. What are some hints for helping someone in your...
I’m 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2...
I'm 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2 months. I'm not sure what I should eat. Fruits, especially citrus fruits are...
My husband & I are trying to conceive and read that...
My question is regarding the B6 Vitamin. My husband & I are trying to conceive. I'm looking for the "natural" signs prior to ovulation....
Where can I find a dietitian who works with breastfeeding women?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with breastfeeding women?
The Women's Health dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes...
At 8-years-old, he is old enough to recognize how his behavior...
Thanks so much for your quick response, as the manager of our hospital's growing and evolving website, I appreciate how much it means. I...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with patients who...
I am looking for a dietitian who works with patients who have heart disease or high cholesterol. Where can I find one in my...
What do I look for when trying to count fat grams?
My question is. I have been told to have between 50 and 60 fat grams each day, but when I read nutrition facts on...
Why is my blood pressure is rising?
My blood pressure (systolic) is rising surprisingly (usually 130 or less, now up to 145 over the last month or so). We have changed...
My twin girls are always sick. Are there foods to boost their immune systems?
I have twin girls who are 5 years old. Since they have started school it seems as if they are always kind of sick....
What foods can I eat when I have a cold?
What foods can I eat when I have a cold?
COLDS, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS:
Drink plenty of hot liquids. Water, tea, fruit juice, fruit drinks,...
What foods can I eat when I have the flu?
What foods can I eat when I have the flu?
FLU, FEVER, VOMITING, DIARRHEA:
If your symptoms include fever and/or vomiting, contact your doctor. The...
I am undergoing Intron-A treatment for hepatitis C. The nurse in charge of the...
I am undergoing INTRON-A treatment for Hepatitis C. One of the possible side effects of the treatment is suppression of the bone marrow"s ability...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hepatitis or autoimmune disorders?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hepatitis or autoimmune disorders?
The HIV / AIDS dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association...
I have been taking Amitriptyline and Verapamil daily for migraine management....
I have been taking 25 mg Amitriptyline and 120 mg Verapamil daily for migraine management for about 2 months now. Do either of these...
Do the amounts of the RDA change when you want to...
What is the RDA for fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates and <proteins? Do these amounts change when you would like to slim down?
There is no...
One antacid a day and you will have your daily required...
You should eat one antacid a day and you will have your daily required calcium, according to my friend's doctor. Is this true or...
Could you give me some more information on vitamin A?
I am a young student presently in the 9th grade. Your site is awesome! I am doing a project in biology class and I...
I am a 24 year old masters swimmer and getting cramps...
I am a 24-year old masters swimmer. I have been getting cramps - calf and toe- a lot recently. On the advice of the...
Are there foods that melt off fat?
How do you melt off fat? Are there foods that do it? Is it a combination of vegetables?
You can't "melt off" fat. There is...
My girlfriend is bulimic and do not know how to approach...
Hi. My beloved girlfriend is bulimic. Although I am studying to be a clinical psychologist, I am unable to assist her with her problem....
My mother is overweight and have no idea what to tell...
I am writing to you because I have a little problem. My mother is overweight, even though she does activities and eats well (most...
