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...
A dieter asked my impressions of the Richard Simmon’s Deal-A-Meal program.
I love your website and think you're doing a great service for the dietetics profession. I am also a registered dietitian with a Masters...
Which diet is right for hypoglycemia?
Thank you so much for answering my question about which diet is right for hypoglycemia! I worried a lot about it and was pretty...
Is there a similar set up for a diabetic that’s on...
I am familiar with Weight Watchers and I like the way they have little boxes to check off. I know this sounds simplistic, but...
I have to interview a dietitian. Could you answer a few...
I am a student at the University of Cincinnati. In my freshman English class, I am required to do a research paper dealing with...
I have diverticulitis and my doctor gave me a high fiber...
I have been undergoing treatment for diverticulitis and my doctor's office gave me a "high fiber diet" (a list of eight food categories) in...
I have the same problem as the husband whose wife was...
I was reading your Q&A on gallbladder and I wonder if you have the e-mail address of the husband who wrote that his wife...
Can a gallbladder burst like an appendix?
Hello, I have a brother, 24 years old who lives in Southern California. My other brother and I are trying to help him out....
I have severe acne and juice about 40 ounces of carrots...
Greetings, I am a 22-year-old male and have a few questions I just can't seem to get an answer for. I have severe ACNE...
My doctor told me I should gain 20 to 24 pounds...
My doctor told me I should gain 20 to 24 pounds during my pregnancy. I just found out I'm pregnant and I was on...
I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do...
I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with infertility?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with infertility?
The Women's Health dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with...
I’m 16 years old, 5 feet 10 inches and about 170...
Hi, Joanne. I'm 16 years old, 5 feet 10 inches and about 170 pounds. Am I fat? What is the normal weight for my...
Can you tell if my diet is actually low in fat...
I've always been overweight (10-15 pounds), so I try to eat as little fat as possible. However, I know that I need to eat...
I don’t eat many sweets so I can’t pinpoint a cause...
In regards to adding strength training; I went from lots of aerobic exercises to a period of just lifting weights. I added about 20...
Should I drink Guinness beer because in Britain they say it...
My mother is British and she claims that if I am drinking, I should drink Guinness beer because in Britain they say it is...
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,...
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....
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...
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 mom just started taking hydrazine sulfate today for her cancer....
My mom just started taking hydrazine sulfate today for her cancer. It says not to eat anything with Bovril or Marmite as they will...
Have you ever heard of pica and eating paper?
I am a 33-year-old married mother of one. I have what I feel is an embarrassing and possibly life-threatening disorder. Some years ago I...
What ingredients should I look for in a multivitamin?
I take a multivitamin every day. I figure it balances out what I don't eat right in my diet. What ingredients should I look...
Which would you say is better vitamin C in oranges vs....
Hi! I was wondering if you could help me with an extended essay that I have to write regarding vitamin C in oranges vs....
I run 3 miles per day followed by 1 mile walking...
Hi, I am 5 feet 8 inches, 135 pounds, no upper body (muscle), skinny, medium frame, very healthy and I run 3 miles per...
Do you know what happens to the body when laxatives are...
Do you know what happens to the body when laxatives are overused? I am using 5 pills every night for the last few years....
We are putting together a resource for individuals who are vegetarian...
My partner and I are nutrition students from the University of Saskatchewan and are trying to put together a resource for individuals who are...
Do concerns about low carbohydrate with low calories apply to a...
I've read a couple of the Q&A articles under Ask the Dietitian® and noted your concerns on low-carbohydrate diets. You are probably familiar with...
