Nutrition Therapy

My wife is 43 years old. She is 54 kilograms (199 pounds) and 158 centimeters (5 feet 2 inches). She had bypass surgery in September 1997. She is quite fine now, except that uric acid level in her blood is slightly elevated (7.2 milligrams). She exercises very regularly and maintains a strict diet, especially...

I am wondering if the fact that I am taking "Barley Green" as a vitamin supplement would contribute to my problem of having headaches? I can't seem to pinpoint the reason for these annoying headaches. I do believe, though, that there is always a reason for a headache. It is a sign or symptom...

I'm 26 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall (medium body frame) and weigh 190 pounds. I'm overweight by 40 pounds. I've tried all types of diet products, fad diets, and exercises. I would like to regain my youthful weight of 150 pounds and be happy again. Also, what are the effects of weight...

I am a 53-year-old woman, overweight, cannot play sports since I had three vertebrae broken 8 years back, had a hysterectomy years ago, am on hormone treatment, diagnosed as hypoactive thyroid two years ago and been on thyroid pills and iron capsules. Last week had blood tests done and now hyperactive thyroid. The doctor...

I am a 36-year-old white male who has been diagnosed with AS (ankylosing spondylitis). I was wondering if there was something that I could change in my daily diet to help keep the flare-ups from happening. I currently take anti-inflammatory meds when pain occurs, but would rather not if I could help it with...

Thanks for your response. I replied to let you know about some of the conflicting advice out there. I have compared your information about foods that tend to be constipating with some other sources. One source is a spinal cord injury manual written by the staff of the Kessler Rehabilitation Hospital, where Christopher Reeve went...

I'm worried about the food I eat causing health problems as I get older. Who can I talk to find out what my risk is? The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the American Dietetic Association can analyze your food history and make recommendations specific to you and your family history. Dietitians...

I logged onto your site in hopes of finding information on aspiration testing. We currently use a blue dye in our tube feedings. We have heard of a glucose test. I cannot find any information on that subject in reference to aspiration testing. From a physiological viewpoint I do not understand how a glucose...

I'm desperate I think of suicide all of the time. I need an efficient and fast food diet. I would suggest that you please immediately call the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255 and your local counseling (psychologist) office. If one is not available today, please talk to a family member or friend that you trust....

My aunt just came home from the hospital. She lost one kidney and the other one had a blocked artery feeding it. She asked me to see if I could find a renal diet on the Internet. Could you help out? I would highly recommend your aunt see a Registered Dietitian who can read her...