Do you know if it is safe for patients to eat...
Hi, I am a dietetic intern at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. I am in the process of developing a recipe booklet containing increased...
Where would I find a low carbohydrate bread?
Where would one find a low carbohydrate bread?
Bread contributes lots of good carbohydrates i.e. starch and fiber. Second, I would suggest you look in...
My dad is a diabetic. I would like some cookie recipes.
I need some help for my dad who is a diabetic. I would like some cookie recipes if you have some available or could...
Why do diabetics cut out sweets yet when weak or light-headed...
Why do diabetics have to cut out all sweets, yet when they feel weak or light-headed, they put a piece of hard candy in...
How do I become a dietitian? What classes do I take?
I am interested in becoming a dietitian. How can I become one? What classes do I have to take?
I have a pharmacy degree right...
My wife has been told by a naturopath/homeopath that she has...
Thanks for your excellent resource.
Could you answer a question I have about my wife? She has been told by a naturopath/homeopath that she has...
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...
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....
What are the dangers of driving and eating?
What are the dangers of driving and eating?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found eating and driving is more dangerous than using a...
I began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily and am pregnant.
I recently began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily. I heard the tape "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Joel Wallach. Now I find...
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her...
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her mouth are so cracked that the skin is growing back crooked. I'm concerned...
My wife and I are expecting triplets, but concerned that she...
Hi. My wife Cyndee and I are expecting triplets! We're excited, but concerned that Cyndee can't seem to eat as much as is recommended...
I am 12 years old and measure 5 feet 2 inches....
I am 12 years old and measure 5 feet 2 inches. I weigh 108 pounds. Is that about right?
You are of average height, weight,...
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...
What diet should I follow to gain weight without affecting my...
Thanks again for the prompt reply and the very useful information. I liked your message especially because it is very encouraging. It suits my...
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...
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...
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 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 taking an estrogen replacement and have a problem with...
I am taking Prem-Pro estrogen replacement and find a huge problem with water retention. I already watch salt, but today my physician said to...
Is it advisable for non-pregnant adults to take pre-natal vitamin pills?
Is it advisable for non-pregnant adults (female and male) to take pre-natal vitamin pills?
Pre-natal vitamins contain nutrients at levels recommended for pregnant women. Increased...
I was recently told I have low saturation levels of iron...
I was recently told I have low saturation levels of iron in my blood, although I am not anemic at the present time. I...
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....
I am a long distance runner and follow a low dairy...
I am a long-distance runner (55+ miles per week / 150 pounds) and follow a low-dairy lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. I usually feel great all...
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...
During my workout, I get light headed and yawn a lot.
I workout a lot. From time to time during my workout, I get very light headed and notice I yawn a lot. What do...
How is the appropriate calorie level is calculated?
I am curious to know how the appropriate calorie level is calculated. I have been struggling with bulimia for nearly 2 years and feel...
