Proper exercise and intake of healthy food can help alleviate common types of body pain such as neck, joint and back to name a few; as confirmed by the Arizona pain management experts at the Arizona Pain Network
I had surgery for cancer of the throat and have a...
Last year, I had surgery for cancer of the throat. My surgery has healed and I've completed a series of radiation treatments.
Since then I...
Can a person with diabetes drink alcohol?
We are updating our information on diet and have the following information on our web page. We would very much appreciate your reviewing this...
Why are free vegetables limited portions when cooked?
Why are "free vegetables" limited portions when cooked?
When you measure a cooked vegetable, more cooked vegetable (weight) fits in a 1/2 cup compared to...
For hypoglycemia, a dietitian put me on a no sugar, high...
I have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia. My doctor put me on a diet that did not seem to work well (high carbohydrate). Recently, I...
How did the dietitian profession begin? Where did dietitians first practice?
Your website is both interesting and informative. I am a Physical Therapy Assistant student doing a report on related occupations. I chose the dietitian...
I have irritable bowel syndrome with a lot of acid in...
I came across your website while doing a search for acid Succininum. I have irritable bowel syndrome. I recently went through "electrodermal screening" and...
I have a horrible metallic feel, not taste in my mouth.
I have a horrible metallic "feel", not really a taste in my mouth. I went to my doctor and he said I need all...
I breastfed my daughter until she was 6 months old. Then...
I breastfed my daughter until she was six months old. Then I switched her to 2% milk. She had bad cramps and diarrhea. Her...
How do you get rid of cellulite, that dimply fat?
I need to get in shape for summer. The only place I need to trim down is my buttocks and thighs. How do you...
What is the fat content of human milk?
What is the fat content of human milk? Would you have a reference for this?
Human milk has 1.3 gms of fat per fluid ounce...
I have found nothing on Medline on calorie needs during multiple...
I am a dietitian working in a women's hospital. I noticed in one of your FQAs that you stated that you do not know...
I’m pregnant with my second child and gained 70 pounds which...
Hi, I hope you can answer my question. I'm 180 pounds 5 feet 2 inches and just found out I'm pregnant with my second...
According to the doctor’s chart, my 6-year-old son is 15 pounds...
According to the doctor's chart, my six-year-old son is 15 pounds overweight. Should I put him on a diet?
What did his doctor say about...
I wonder what type of foods I can consume to lower...
I am a 20-year-old male and I am currently wondering what type of foods I can consume to help lower my bad cholesterol because...
Which margarine is lowest in cholesterol?
Which margarine is lowest in cholesterol? My father died of a heart attack and my family has a lot of heart problems. I'm only...
I’m having problems getting to sleep at night. Is dinner coffee...
I'm having problems getting to sleep at night. I'm worried that my dinner coffee may be keeping me awake. How much coffee is too...
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...
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...
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 to avoid feeding a person with gout?
I need to know what foods to avoid feeding a person with gout.
It isn't protein that is limited, but foods high in purines many...
Can vitamin B6 help heal carpal tunnel syndrome?
Can vitamin B6 help heal carpal tunnel syndrome?
Is it safe to take 50 milligrams three times a day? Thanks.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) has not been...
I’m wondering whether my kids are getting enough calcium?
I'm wondering whether my kids are getting enough calcium. How much do they need and about how much milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. is that?
I...
We would like to know the amount of calcium needed daily...
We are the Lebanese Osteoporosis Prevention Society (LOPS). Our concern among others is to provide awareness to our society about osteoporosis and how to...
Are protein powders beneficial for you?
Are protein powders, pre-workout drinks, and other supplements like these beneficial for you?
For the average person who may or may not lift weights, protein...
I exercise often and try to eat a healthy diet, but...
I exercise often and am therefore concerned about taking an appropriate amount of calories, which I know in turn supplies me with more nutrients....
Someone would be hard pressed to convince me that low carbohydrate...
Your information on low carbohydrate eating is questionable. You do not cite a single study, nor do you rely on information from the research...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with low carbohydrate...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with low carbohydrate diets?
The Weight Management dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...
