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...
I have hypoglycemia. Should I eat the way my body reacts...
I have recently been diagnosed with hypoglycemia. I have been put on the proverbial high protein / low carbohydrate diet. In doing some research...
I had trouble on a low calorie diet and felt hungry.
Thanks so much for your prompt and detailed response regarding my question about a low carbohydrate diet. I very much appreciate your professional opinion...
Couldn’t my husband just cut out sugar and sweets instead of...
My husband was just diagnosed as having diabetes. He's not taking any shots or pills. His doctor suggested we see a registered dietitian to...
I am 39 years old. Am I too old nutrition...
If you can answer this question, I would really appreciate it. I am 39 years old and have been studying nutrition in an Academy...
I purchased a Vita-Mix blender. What is the recommended amount of...
Hello, I just purchased a Vita-Mix (blender) to blend fruit and vegetable drinks. I would like to find out what is the recommended amount...
What is the effect if a person does not drink milk...
We would like to know if there is an effect if a person does not drink milk and just drinks sugar water? If so,...
I have an 8-year-old who is unable to eat dairy products...
I have an 8-year-old son who is unable to eat dairy products, due to GI (gastrointestinal) problems. He has been taking at his Dr.'s...
Weight loss groups recommend eight glasses of 8 ounces of water...
Thanks for the Answer to the question about the number of calories per day. You said 12 X Goal, that really helps me a...
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...
My wife has poor egg quality and her fertility doctors say...
My wife & I have been told that her "egg quality" isn't good. We were told this recently after a "high tech" procedure was...
I am pregnant and can you give me info on my...
I just found out that I am pregnant and I went on your Healthy Body Calculator and it said I was overweight. I'm 5...
My 5 year old daughter is 4 feet tall and weighs...
I was very happy to find your website as I cannot seem to get answers anywhere about my 5-year-old daughter. She is exactly four...
I do notice the swelling when my hands are down at...
Thank you for responding so quickly.
The answers to some of your questions: I do notice the swelling when my hands are down at my...
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...
My big problem is cola. I am totally addicted and get...
Just did the Healthy Body Calculator®. Didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. My question is I'm overweight, I don't eat too much....
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....
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...
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 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...
I’ve been depressed since my husband left me and can’t seem...
I have been really depressed lately since my husband left me. I just can't seem to eat. I have been losing weight. I was...
I have been on Coumadin for 11 years and supplements I...
I would really appreciate your advice on the use of coumadin and vitamin K supplements. I have a genetic condition called Protein C Deficiency....
How do you get your daily requirement of calcium?
I am concerned about women getting brittle bones from not enough calcium. I don't like to drink milk except with cereal. How do you...
Is it important to take calcium with vitamin D or if...
Is it important to take calcium with vitamin D or if you drink milk would you get a sufficient amount from that? I am...
What are the benefits and problems associated with amino acid supplements?
What are the benefits and problems associated with amino acid supplements, particularly a supplement with a wide variety of amino acids, for an individual...
Why do I feel hungry when I’m exercising, but when I...
Why do I feel hungry when I'm exercising, but when I go home, I'm not hungry anymore?
Moderate exercise by itself does not increase your...
What do you think about the Herbalife Slim and Trim weight...
What do you think about the Herbalife Slim and Trim weight control program? It claims to do a lot of things and I don't...
Is there a dietary program with exercise that will help me...
I am aware that you have no idea who I am, but this morning I was on the Women's Sport & Fitness page and...
