My husband had cancer surgery and his cholesterol is over 300.
My husband had cancer surgery at Sloan Kettering Hospital. An 8-pound tumor (sarcoma) and 3/4 of his liver were removed at that time. He...
If your C-Peptide levels has dropped, what are some foods that...
If your insulin reserve (C-Peptide levels) has dropped significantly over the last year, what are some foods/diet tips that could help prolong being diagnosed...
I am a diabetic and weigh 130 pounds. I would like...
I am a diabetic and weigh 130 pounds. I am 5 foot 6 inches and would like to start dieting. I currently eat 900...
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...
Is there dietetics software you prefer to use?
Hello. I am a dietetics student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. For an assignment, I am supposed to find information about dietetics...
My last three bowel movements have actually been green.
I searched your site for an answer to my particular problem, but frankly, have seen or heard of nothing similar.
My last three bowel movements...
My sister needs to have her gallbladder removed. Her doctor put...
My sister just found out she needs to have her gallbladder removed (the surgery date will be set later this week). Her doctor put...
A woman who has no saliva glands says any food or...
Yesterday I received a call from a family member of a 71-year-old woman who has no saliva glands. Some years ago these were removed....
Recently we’ve considered buying a cow for milk. Isn’t the milk...
Our family is trying to get down to eating only natural foods. We've even bought live chickens, pigs and a steer. Recently, we've considered...
Could my diet or my extra weight be interfering with my...
I had a baby 20 months ago and haven't been able to lose the 20 - 25 extra pounds since then. I want to...
My midwife informed me to avoid dairy products, sweets and fruits...
Recently my midwife, (I currently have a sinus infection and am 32 weeks pregnant), informed me to avoid dairy products, avoid sweets and fruits...
I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOS), told to lose...
Although I certainly agree with you that testimonials are no way to practice science or choose a diet, I'd like to share with you...
How old do you have to be to be able to...
I would like to ask you: how old do you have to be to be able to go on a diet?
Depends on the child...
How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates?
I have a question regarding brandy (liquor). How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates? Also, where do the calories come...
I work shift work and my doctor told me to cut...
I work shift work and my doctor told me to cut down on coffee. I bring a thermos of coffee to work, so I...
Prior to discharge from the hospital, I was told to go...
I was told, prior to discharge from the hospital, to go on a "low-fat" diet. However, I don't have an appointment with either my...
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...
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....
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...
Where can I find a dietitian who works in mental health?
Where can I find a dietitian who works in mental health?
The Behavioral Health Nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in...
I fractured some bones. Other than a balanced diet and 3...
Hi, I have just fractured my radius and my patella other than a balanced diet and 3 glasses of milk a day should I...
What nutrients form our bones?
What nutrients form our bones?
Your bones contain mostly calcium and phosphorus which are minerals that give bone its rigidity. Your bones have the breaking...
We have been trying to force these lead-containing calcium products off...
Thank you for your common sense approach to calcium supplements. We have been trying to force these lead-containing products off of the shelves or...
I’ve tried protein powders to gain weight and they didn’t work.
I want to gain weight. I'm 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds. I would like to get up to 190 pounds. I've tried...
Does the US Dietary Guidelines call for less than 10% of...
Does the US Dietary Guidelines in calling for no more than 10% of calories from sugar mean a) added sucrose, b) sucrose, added or...
I have talked about my weight with my mom and some...
Thank you for the concern, I appreciate it very much. I have already talked about it with my mom and some of my closest...
I was looking for an article on carbohydrate, protein and fat...
I was looking for an article on carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism prevention. I could not find it anywhere. Do you know anything about...
