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what is vegetable cellulose capsule? a majority of the capsules used for dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals contain gelatin which is derived from animal products. vegetable capsules are derived from plant products including cellulose an insoluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables. this is an attractive option for people who prefer no animal byproducts (such as vegetarians) and no preservatives in their capsules. make sure to check with the manufacturer regarding the contents of their vegetable cellulose capsules as it can vary from company to company.

what is vegetable cellulose capsule?

a majority of the capsules used for dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals contain gelatin which is derived from animal products. vegetable capsules are derived from plant products including cellulose an insoluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables. this is an attractive option for people who prefer no animal byproducts (such as vegetarians) and no preservatives in their capsules. make sure to check with the manufacturer regarding the contents of their vegetable cellulose capsules as it can vary from company to company.

how can proteinuria be treated? . i have been suffering from ckd-3 since 2004. by maintaining my blood pressure at normal level (110+/70+) adhering to a strict low-protein and low-sodium diet i have managed to delay the progression of the disease to a more severe stage. since early october i started a treatment plan for my ckd using herbal nutrients and medicines prescribed by a naturopath. for eight years i had never had protein in my urine. but since about two weeks ago my urine became foamy an indication of proteinuria it sounds like you've been doing the right thing by keeping your sodium and protein intake low as recommended by the national kidney foundation. several health organizations recommend regular checks of proteinuria so don't rely on symptoms and get yourself checked. i also recommend checking in with your nephrologist about the herbal treatments you are trying to see if they are contraindicated. if you have diabetes blood sugar control is very important as well as keeping your blood pressure down. there are other factors that can increase the progression of renal disease including anemia abnormal blood lipids such as cholesterol and problems with mineral metabolism. a registered dietitian can help you troubleshoot your diet as a whole. you can find a dietitian at eatright. org.

how can proteinuria be treated? . i have been suffering from ckd-3 since 2004. by maintaining my blood pressure at normal level (110+/70+) adhering to a strict low-protein and low-sodium diet i have managed to delay the progression of the disease to a more severe stage. since early october i started a treatment plan for my ckd using herbal nutrients and medicines prescribed by a naturopath. for eight years i had never had protein in my urine. but since about two weeks ago my urine became foamy an indication of proteinuria

it sounds like you've been doing the right thing by keeping your sodium and protein intake low as recommended by the national kidney foundation. several health organizations recommend regular checks of proteinuria so don't rely on symptoms and get yourself checked. i also recommend checking in with your nephrologist about the herbal treatments you are trying to see if they are contraindicated. if you have diabetes blood sugar control is very important as well as keeping your blood pressure down. there are other factors that can increase the progression of renal disease including anemia abnormal blood lipids such as cholesterol and problems with mineral metabolism. a registered dietitian can help you troubleshoot your diet as a whole. you can find a dietitian at eatright. org.

is there absolute minimal daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams or grams per body weight? grams not percents. im young adult male on strict balanced low calorie diet and i wonder whats the minimal daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams or grams per body weight and not percents. the only info i found was that with vlcd some researchers speculated that 15 to 25g of fat will decrease the chance to develop gallstones but on the other hand famous vlcds sold on the market contain less then 10g of total fat a day (one contains 6. 9g another 4. 7g and another 8. 4g) and theyre popular and considered safe. there is not a minimal recommended amount of unsaturated fatty acids based on body weight. the institute of medicine (iom) does provide adequate intakes for the two essential polyunsaturated fatty acids for males 19-70 year old: linoleic acid (la) -- 17g per day for males alpha-linolenic acid (ala) -- 1. 6g per day. these fats are essential because they cannot be made by the body. lower levels would still prevent essential fatty acid deficiency but it is difficult to say how low you could go. the question is why would you want to lower your fat intake to such a low level? the iom recommends a range of total fat between 20-35% of calories. some very low calorie diets (vlcd) may go below that but that should not occur without a doctor's supervision. for more on vlcd see this article. it's important to remember that you need fat to absorb fat soluble vitamins for satiety and satisfaction and to obtain other important fats such as dha and epa (from marine sources) which are vital for heart and brain health. good luck!

is there absolute minimal daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams or grams per body weight? grams not percents. im young adult male on strict balanced low calorie diet and i wonder whats the minimal daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams or grams per body weight and not percents. the only info i found was that with vlcd some researchers speculated that 15 to 25g of fat will decrease the chance to develop gallstones but on the other hand famous vlcds sold on the market contain less then 10g of total fat a day (one contains 6. 9g another 4. 7g and another 8. 4g) and theyre popular and considered safe.

there is not a minimal recommended amount of unsaturated fatty acids based on body weight. the institute of medicine (iom) does provide adequate intakes for the two essential polyunsaturated fatty acids for males 19-70 year old: linoleic acid (la) -- 17g per day for males alpha-linolenic acid (ala) -- 1. 6g per day. these fats are essential because they cannot be made by the body. lower levels would still prevent essential fatty acid deficiency but it is difficult to say how low you could go. the question is why would you want to lower your fat intake to such a low level? the iom recommends a range of total fat between 20-35% of calories. some very low calorie diets (vlcd) may go below that but that should not occur without a doctor's supervision. for more on vlcd see this article. it's important to remember that you need fat to absorb fat soluble vitamins for satiety and satisfaction and to obtain other important fats such as dha and epa (from marine sources) which are vital for heart and brain health. good luck!

why do i get so tired after exercising? . i haven't gone out and done physical activity for about a month so i just went out for a nice and easy power walk for about 50 minutes. i come home and suddenly i just feel sluggish and exhausted. i don't starve myself. i eat when i'm hungry and when i need to eat. i get super tired and when i come home i just knock out. because i get so tired i don't like to exercise when i have school. it's been affecting my health and my body. i really want to exercise daily. help please <negative_smiley> maybe you could start with smaller bouts of exercise instead of 50 minutes. start walking for 5 minutes per day and as you feel stronger increase to 10 and so on. make sure you eat something about 30 minutes before exercising like a banana yogurt or granola bar. if you are low on glycogen (stores of carbohydrates in muscle) it could increase your tiredness after exercise. if you continue to feel tired without a good reason visit your healthcare provider for a full blood work-up. certain nutrient deficiencies like anemia can also make you tired. hey there can be a lot of reasons for all this happening to you 1. first of you should must adjust carbohydrate quantity and qualityin your diet 2. your muscles are also not strong enough as you dont do workout regularly 3. may be you are not well hydrated. take fluids with essential electrolytes before during and after exercise. 4. start working out regularly or alternatively one day rest and the next workout. 5. always do a little warm up before exercise and stretching after the exercise. 6. eat proteins a bit more than you normally eat so that your muscles can develop. 7. take at least 8 hours sleep a day which should must have a ciesta of 1 to 2 hours. 8. take a cup of coffee an hour before doing exercise this will boost your metabolism and keep you vigilant for a couple of hour at least. 9. and at last your tiredness can also be a result of some medical condition like hypothyroidism or some metabolic disease i am a 5 year med student i was skinny a 2 year before and same things used to happen to me then i started using the techniques that i mentioned above and it really improved my stamina my muscle size and my mood especially i gained 10 kg of weight without any increase in my waist. that was a just a brief overview of the solution to your problem if you want details of all this i am here to help you muhammad noman imtiaz cuba nomanimtiaz@ucmex. vcl. sld. cu i have chronic fatigue syndrome and exercising makes me worse. it's called "exercise malaise". i don't know if that's what you have but i would ask your doctor. i like yoga. i always feel rejuvenated after yoga.

why do i get so tired after exercising? . i haven't gone out and done physical activity for about a month so i just went out for a nice and easy power walk for about 50 minutes. i come home and suddenly i just feel sluggish and exhausted. i don't starve myself. i eat when i'm hungry and when i need to eat. i get super tired and when i come home i just knock out. because i get so tired i don't like to exercise when i have school. it's been affecting my health and my body. i really want to exercise daily. help please <negative_smiley>

maybe you could start with smaller bouts of exercise instead of 50 minutes. start walking for 5 minutes per day and as you feel stronger increase to 10 and so on. make sure you eat something about 30 minutes before exercising like a banana yogurt or granola bar. if you are low on glycogen (stores of carbohydrates in muscle) it could increase your tiredness after exercise. if you continue to feel tired without a good reason visit your healthcare provider for a full blood work-up. certain nutrient deficiencies like anemia can also make you tired. hey there can be a lot of reasons for all this happening to you 1. first of you should must adjust carbohydrate quantity and qualityin your diet 2. your muscles are also not strong enough as you dont do workout regularly 3. may be you are not well hydrated. take fluids with essential electrolytes before during and after exercise. 4. start working out regularly or alternatively one day rest and the next workout. 5. always do a little warm up before exercise and stretching after the exercise. 6. eat proteins a bit more than you normally eat so that your muscles can develop. 7. take at least 8 hours sleep a day which should must have a ciesta of 1 to 2 hours. 8. take a cup of coffee an hour before doing exercise this will boost your metabolism and keep you vigilant for a couple of hour at least. 9. and at last your tiredness can also be a result of some medical condition like hypothyroidism or some metabolic disease i am a 5 year med student i was skinny a 2 year before and same things used to happen to me then i started using the techniques that i mentioned above and it really improved my stamina my muscle size and my mood especially i gained 10 kg of weight without any increase in my waist. that was a just a brief overview of the solution to your problem if you want details of all this i am here to help you muhammad noman imtiaz cuba nomanimtiaz@ucmex. vcl. sld. cu i have chronic fatigue syndrome and exercising makes me worse. it's called "exercise malaise". i don't know if that's what you have but i would ask your doctor. i like yoga. i always feel rejuvenated after yoga.

how can you tell if a food is a starchy food? plant foods store carbohydrates for energy and the ones with high amounts are referred to as 'starchy foods" -- also called complex carbohydrates. foods high in starch include potatoes grains like wheat and rice and corn. not all starches are created equal though. although both whole wheat bread and white bread contain the same amount of starch whole grains provide fiber phytonutrients and additional minerals important for health. potatoes contain a lot starch but also a rich source of potassium. starchy foods are important for active people who need a good source of carbohydrates for their own carbohydrate stores (called glycogen).

how can you tell if a food is a starchy food?

plant foods store carbohydrates for energy and the ones with high amounts are referred to as 'starchy foods" -- also called complex carbohydrates. foods high in starch include potatoes grains like wheat and rice and corn. not all starches are created equal though. although both whole wheat bread and white bread contain the same amount of starch whole grains provide fiber phytonutrients and additional minerals important for health. potatoes contain a lot starch but also a rich source of potassium. starchy foods are important for active people who need a good source of carbohydrates for their own carbohydrate stores (called glycogen).

no diabetic symptoms; a1c exceeds 6. 5 since prednisone; daily average <140; metformin 850 mg per day won't reduce a1c? you need to work with your healthcare provider preferably a diabetes educator on your goals for blood sugars and a1c. another thing you can do is look more closely at your diet by making sure the amount of carbohydrates you consume is consistent across your meals. eating regular meals at about the same time daily and keeping carbohydrate servings to 3-5 servings at meals and 1-2 snacks is beneficial. this article can get you started on carb counting but i highly recommend you see a dietitian who specializes in diabetes. to find one go to eatright. org.

no diabetic symptoms; a1c exceeds 6. 5 since prednisone; daily average <140; metformin 850 mg per day won't reduce a1c?

you need to work with your healthcare provider preferably a diabetes educator on your goals for blood sugars and a1c. another thing you can do is look more closely at your diet by making sure the amount of carbohydrates you consume is consistent across your meals. eating regular meals at about the same time daily and keeping carbohydrate servings to 3-5 servings at meals and 1-2 snacks is beneficial. this article can get you started on carb counting but i highly recommend you see a dietitian who specializes in diabetes. to find one go to eatright. org.

if i have trouble gaining weight because of my low appetite would a higher intake of the hormone leptin help? . i grew up always considered "underweight" for my age height and sex. people tell me it's just genes or i'm just a small eater but i think it's more than that. i'd like to gain more weight without being unhealthy about it. i have a low appetite and i just read an article on this website about leptin and leptin signals the body's energy-nourishment. leptin actually decreases appetite and as far as i know it is not something that is given to increase it. for more on hunger hormones and how they work see this article. there are appetite stimulates that doctors can prescribe but before you would even consider this you should get help on diet and activity. i recommend seeing a registered dietitian who can examine your eating habits and history and provide tailored advice on when how and what to eat. to find one in your area go to eatright. org. this article describes some healthy ways to gain weight. good luck!

if i have trouble gaining weight because of my low appetite would a higher intake of the hormone leptin help? . i grew up always considered "underweight" for my age height and sex. people tell me it's just genes or i'm just a small eater but i think it's more than that. i'd like to gain more weight without being unhealthy about it. i have a low appetite and i just read an article on this website about leptin and leptin signals the body's energy-nourishment.

leptin actually decreases appetite and as far as i know it is not something that is given to increase it. for more on hunger hormones and how they work see this article. there are appetite stimulates that doctors can prescribe but before you would even consider this you should get help on diet and activity. i recommend seeing a registered dietitian who can examine your eating habits and history and provide tailored advice on when how and what to eat. to find one in your area go to eatright. org. this article describes some healthy ways to gain weight. good luck!

i am a 26 year old male ht. 5'5" wt. 42kg. i want to increase my weight in a healthy way. please advise. because you are underweight and i don't have information about your diet or weight history i recommend you see a registered dietitian. your weight is quite low and it can be helpful for you to get individualized advice. you can find a dietitian in your area by going to eatright. org. in the meantime here are some things you can do to get started: eat regular meals and snacks every day (5-6 times daily). try to plan your meals ahead of time and have items you can put together for quick and healthy meals. include 3-5 food groups at meals including a whole grain protein (meat/beans/nut butter) fruits vegetables full-fat dairy (whole milk/yogurt) and healthy fats. for example in the morning you might have a big bowl of oatmeal topped with fruit and nuts and a side boiled egg. lunch might be a big sandwich salad and soup. include 2-3 food groups at snack time which may consist of cheese and whole grain crackers or an apple with peanut butter or half a meat sandwich with veggie sticks. gradually increase exercise to include cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. for more tips on how to gain weight in a healthy way see this article.

i am a 26 year old male ht. 5'5" wt. 42kg. i want to increase my weight in a healthy way. please advise.

because you are underweight and i don't have information about your diet or weight history i recommend you see a registered dietitian. your weight is quite low and it can be helpful for you to get individualized advice. you can find a dietitian in your area by going to eatright. org. in the meantime here are some things you can do to get started: eat regular meals and snacks every day (5-6 times daily). try to plan your meals ahead of time and have items you can put together for quick and healthy meals. include 3-5 food groups at meals including a whole grain protein (meat/beans/nut butter) fruits vegetables full-fat dairy (whole milk/yogurt) and healthy fats. for example in the morning you might have a big bowl of oatmeal topped with fruit and nuts and a side boiled egg. lunch might be a big sandwich salad and soup. include 2-3 food groups at snack time which may consist of cheese and whole grain crackers or an apple with peanut butter or half a meat sandwich with veggie sticks. gradually increase exercise to include cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. for more tips on how to gain weight in a healthy way see this article.

is there any diet that can help improve or reverse hypothyroidism? the main treatment for hypothyroid is thyroid hormone pills. excessive intake of certain foods may decrease thyroid function including cruciferous vegetables (broccoli cauliflower kale) asparagus peaches peanuts peas soybeans spinach strawberries and radishes. being consistent with fiber intake instead of consuming a lot at one sitting can help as too much can reduce the absorption of thyroid medication. lastly it is recommended not to take thyroid medication on an empty stomach and not the same time as other supplements especially calcium and iron. i take synthroid and it specifically states to take on an empty stomach at lease 1 hour before breakfast. i am confused with your response about taking with food. the instructions for taking synthroid specifically state to take on an empty stomach and to take at the same time each day. i have been doing research myself concerning this matter since i am hypo and frustrated with the excessive lbs. whole wheat bread fish and eggs are helpful with this condition. i find that eating more vegetables helps to give me energy. parfaits seem to give me a boost. let me mention that these are things i am training my body to adapt to help the metabolism with this condition. exercising is a great option but let's be realistic some of us work crazy hours come home to children pets significant others school so that can be a bit complicated. my ideas aren't much but i hope you find what works best for you. corazondel anything with whole wheat in it is the worse thing you can eat because of the gluten it kills the thyroid. the best is completely gluten free. there are so many websites about this.

is there any diet that can help improve or reverse hypothyroidism?

the main treatment for hypothyroid is thyroid hormone pills. excessive intake of certain foods may decrease thyroid function including cruciferous vegetables (broccoli cauliflower kale) asparagus peaches peanuts peas soybeans spinach strawberries and radishes. being consistent with fiber intake instead of consuming a lot at one sitting can help as too much can reduce the absorption of thyroid medication. lastly it is recommended not to take thyroid medication on an empty stomach and not the same time as other supplements especially calcium and iron. i take synthroid and it specifically states to take on an empty stomach at lease 1 hour before breakfast. i am confused with your response about taking with food. the instructions for taking synthroid specifically state to take on an empty stomach and to take at the same time each day. i have been doing research myself concerning this matter since i am hypo and frustrated with the excessive lbs. whole wheat bread fish and eggs are helpful with this condition. i find that eating more vegetables helps to give me energy. parfaits seem to give me a boost. let me mention that these are things i am training my body to adapt to help the metabolism with this condition. exercising is a great option but let's be realistic some of us work crazy hours come home to children pets significant others school so that can be a bit complicated. my ideas aren't much but i hope you find what works best for you. corazondel anything with whole wheat in it is the worse thing you can eat because of the gluten it kills the thyroid. the best is completely gluten free. there are so many websites about this.

i have 2 month old that has had issues with keeping breast milk and now formula down have done everything doctors say when you say can't keep food down i'm not sure if it is forceful vomiting or frequent spit up. gastro-esophageal reflux (ger when food comes back up is common in babies occurring in half of babies under 6 months old. some are referred to as "happy spitters" meaning they frequently regurgitate (2 or more times per day) but are growing and eating without other issues. but if it gets worse with time or is more projectile or is accompanied by other symptoms (wheezing gagging etc. ) and there is poor growth it's a problem. gastro-esophageal reflux disease (gerd) is ger coupled with problematic symptoms and needs a doctor's attention. if you suspect your child has gerd or some other problem see your doctor again. for more on gerd see this webmd article. you also might want to see a lactation consutant for tips on breastfeeding positions and feeding techniques (like pumping before feeds) to decrease spitting up after feeding. good luck!

i have 2 month old that has had issues with keeping breast milk and now formula down have done everything doctors say

when you say can't keep food down i'm not sure if it is forceful vomiting or frequent spit up. gastro-esophageal reflux (ger when food comes back up is common in babies occurring in half of babies under 6 months old. some are referred to as "happy spitters" meaning they frequently regurgitate (2 or more times per day) but are growing and eating without other issues. but if it gets worse with time or is more projectile or is accompanied by other symptoms (wheezing gagging etc. ) and there is poor growth it's a problem. gastro-esophageal reflux disease (gerd) is ger coupled with problematic symptoms and needs a doctor's attention. if you suspect your child has gerd or some other problem see your doctor again. for more on gerd see this webmd article. you also might want to see a lactation consutant for tips on breastfeeding positions and feeding techniques (like pumping before feeds) to decrease spitting up after feeding. good luck!

how many times a day is normal for a toddler to have a bowel movement. there isn't one bowel pattern that is normal but generally babies and young toddlers will go anywhere from 3 times daily to 3 times weekly and the stool can be either formed to semi-formed. most toddlers will get constipated from time to time but if becomes a problem and his stools are hard to pass or it goes on for more than 2 weeks see your doctor. for more on constipation see this article.

how many times a day is normal for a toddler to have a bowel movement.

there isn't one bowel pattern that is normal but generally babies and young toddlers will go anywhere from 3 times daily to 3 times weekly and the stool can be either formed to semi-formed. most toddlers will get constipated from time to time but if becomes a problem and his stools are hard to pass or it goes on for more than 2 weeks see your doctor. for more on constipation see this article.

what are good sources of mixed carbohydrates and where can i learn more? i'm not sure what you mean by "mixed carbohydrates". many foods contain carbohydrates including grains fruit milk and beans. getting a variety (or mix) of carbohydrates plays an important role in a healthy diet. for more on the different types of carbohydrates and health benefits see this webmd article.

what are good sources of mixed carbohydrates and where can i learn more?

i'm not sure what you mean by "mixed carbohydrates". many foods contain carbohydrates including grains fruit milk and beans. getting a variety (or mix) of carbohydrates plays an important role in a healthy diet. for more on the different types of carbohydrates and health benefits see this webmd article.

what can be done to improve sexual desire while taking pain medications? one common side effect of narcotics can be sexual dysfunction including decreased desire and performance. medications like viagra and cialis may be able to help with performance but usually do not increase desire. for most people if there is decreased desire they may not be "inspired" to have sex. i remind patients that are on pain medications like narcotics that it is for quality of life and that if you don't need it at that time you may not have to take it. some people who do this may have improvement if their symptoms.

what can be done to improve sexual desire while taking pain medications?

one common side effect of narcotics can be sexual dysfunction including decreased desire and performance. medications like viagra and cialis may be able to help with performance but usually do not increase desire. for most people if there is decreased desire they may not be "inspired" to have sex. i remind patients that are on pain medications like narcotics that it is for quality of life and that if you don't need it at that time you may not have to take it. some people who do this may have improvement if their symptoms.

can taking a 600 mg calcium supplement with breakfast and dinner decrease iron absorption? . i have ra and take methotrexate. my bi-monthly cbc shows each time that i am slightly more anemic. could the calcium supplement be part of the problem? it's possible. calcium can decrease absorption of iron from plant foods (nonheme) such as vegetables beans soy and wheat. animal sources of iron (heme) are more efficiently absorbed (15-35%) than nonheme (2-20%)-- and diet doesn't seem to influence this absorption. examples of heme iron sources include beef turkey and chicken. you can try a few things like taking calcium with snacks instead of main meals and adding vitamin c sources (strawberries tomato products kale oranges kiwi broccoli cantaloupe melon) to increase iron absorption from nonheme sources. adding meat to any meal will also increase iron absorption from nonheme sources. two examples include making bean soup with tomatoes and some ground beef or topping iron-fortified cereal with strawberries. see this article for top iron-rich foods.

can taking a 600 mg calcium supplement with breakfast and dinner decrease iron absorption? . i have ra and take methotrexate. my bi-monthly cbc shows each time that i am slightly more anemic. could the calcium supplement be part of the problem?

it's possible. calcium can decrease absorption of iron from plant foods (nonheme) such as vegetables beans soy and wheat. animal sources of iron (heme) are more efficiently absorbed (15-35%) than nonheme (2-20%)-- and diet doesn't seem to influence this absorption. examples of heme iron sources include beef turkey and chicken. you can try a few things like taking calcium with snacks instead of main meals and adding vitamin c sources (strawberries tomato products kale oranges kiwi broccoli cantaloupe melon) to increase iron absorption from nonheme sources. adding meat to any meal will also increase iron absorption from nonheme sources. two examples include making bean soup with tomatoes and some ground beef or topping iron-fortified cereal with strawberries. see this article for top iron-rich foods.

can what you eat the day before a cholesterol blood test skew the results? . i went out to eat the day before my blood test and had an irish blt and french fries and didn't eat a very healthy dinner either. my cholesterol 2 years ago was under 200 my diet habits have not changed much other than the occasional slide like mentioned above. so my total cholesterol was 232 - my hdl is 83 and my ldl is 118. my doctor did not give me the number for triglicerides. just curious if what was eaten could skew the numbers. . . . . thank you. the good news is your hdl is nice and high and that is protective against heart disease. it could be possible that what you ate the day before affected your ldl levels but by how much is hard to say. it is generally recommended to consume your usual diet for 2 weeks before testing. if it is bothering you get re-tested after eating your normal diet. for more on cholesterol levels see this webmd article.

can what you eat the day before a cholesterol blood test skew the results? . i went out to eat the day before my blood test and had an irish blt and french fries and didn't eat a very healthy dinner either. my cholesterol 2 years ago was under 200 my diet habits have not changed much other than the occasional slide like mentioned above. so my total cholesterol was 232 - my hdl is 83 and my ldl is 118. my doctor did not give me the number for triglicerides. just curious if what was eaten could skew the numbers. . . . . thank you.

the good news is your hdl is nice and high and that is protective against heart disease. it could be possible that what you ate the day before affected your ldl levels but by how much is hard to say. it is generally recommended to consume your usual diet for 2 weeks before testing. if it is bothering you get re-tested after eating your normal diet. for more on cholesterol levels see this webmd article.

my 6mth old weighs only 12. 8 lbs and has had diarrhea for 3 weeks what tests could be done to help determine the cause. after the first week i took her to the doctor and they diagnosed her with ear infections. she started augmentin a week later i took her back because she was still having diarrhea and loss of apetite and fevers ranging from 99. 0 - 102. 7 rectally. her wbc was 9. 5 and they said it was probably a virus. now another week has passed and she isn't better. no fevers that i have noticed but she is having watery bowel movements about 6 times a day and is only eating about 16 oz of formula a day. first off you want to check for signs of dehydration including fewer wet diapers less play sunken eyes sunken fontanelle (soft spot on baby's head) loss of skin turgor and dry mucous membranes. the fact that your baby isn't eating enough for adequate growth is another consideration. six months is also the time to start solids which is important for development and nutrition. this webmd article discusses various causes of diarrhea in babies. i would contact your doctor to find out if he or she wants you to come back in or get referred to a gastroenterologist. i think your gut is saying something isn't right -- and that is very important in my book. there may be a chance that your baby is intolerant to lactose. i would take her to the doctor and demand action. for the moment you could feed your baby cooled boiled water to ensure that she is receiving enough fluid the body can cope better without food than it can without fluid. i hope you find this useful and i hope your baby feels better soon.

my 6mth old weighs only 12. 8 lbs and has had diarrhea for 3 weeks what tests could be done to help determine the cause. after the first week i took her to the doctor and they diagnosed her with ear infections. she started augmentin a week later i took her back because she was still having diarrhea and loss of apetite and fevers ranging from 99. 0 - 102. 7 rectally. her wbc was 9. 5 and they said it was probably a virus. now another week has passed and she isn't better. no fevers that i have noticed but she is having watery bowel movements about 6 times a day and is only eating about 16 oz of formula a day.

first off you want to check for signs of dehydration including fewer wet diapers less play sunken eyes sunken fontanelle (soft spot on baby's head) loss of skin turgor and dry mucous membranes. the fact that your baby isn't eating enough for adequate growth is another consideration. six months is also the time to start solids which is important for development and nutrition. this webmd article discusses various causes of diarrhea in babies. i would contact your doctor to find out if he or she wants you to come back in or get referred to a gastroenterologist. i think your gut is saying something isn't right -- and that is very important in my book. there may be a chance that your baby is intolerant to lactose. i would take her to the doctor and demand action. for the moment you could feed your baby cooled boiled water to ensure that she is receiving enough fluid the body can cope better without food than it can without fluid. i hope you find this useful and i hope your baby feels better soon.

my 11month old keeps vomiting after eating formula but nothingelse could this mean its time to stop feeding him formula? . the vomiting is occasional but has been occurring about once a day for almost a week mostly at night. while it's hard to tell for sure it could be that child your child is getting overfed at times. if the formula is given after a big meal which may occur at night that could cause him to throw up. once children turn one it's recommended parents switch them to whole milk. if his birthday is soon go ahead and switch him. either way i would try giving the formula in a sippy cup instead of the bottle and do it between meals and not right after eating. it's important to remember that babies have small tummies and if they get filled to the brim some of that food may come back up. if these changes don't work and he continues to vomit see your healthcare provider. having had 6 children my pediatrician advised me that some babies have allergies to certain formulas (like soy). his pediatrician will recommend another formula. since he is 11 months old i would discontinue the formula and try pediasure (spelled wrong). don't invest in too much of that because he may not be able to tolerate that either. he could also be lactose intolorant. in that case you may have to try a lactose free milk.

my 11month old keeps vomiting after eating formula but nothingelse could this mean its time to stop feeding him formula? . the vomiting is occasional but has been occurring about once a day for almost a week mostly at night.

while it's hard to tell for sure it could be that child your child is getting overfed at times. if the formula is given after a big meal which may occur at night that could cause him to throw up. once children turn one it's recommended parents switch them to whole milk. if his birthday is soon go ahead and switch him. either way i would try giving the formula in a sippy cup instead of the bottle and do it between meals and not right after eating. it's important to remember that babies have small tummies and if they get filled to the brim some of that food may come back up. if these changes don't work and he continues to vomit see your healthcare provider. having had 6 children my pediatrician advised me that some babies have allergies to certain formulas (like soy). his pediatrician will recommend another formula. since he is 11 months old i would discontinue the formula and try pediasure (spelled wrong). don't invest in too much of that because he may not be able to tolerate that either. he could also be lactose intolorant. in that case you may have to try a lactose free milk.

my hgba1c is 9. 1 and my fasting blood sugar is 92. is this idicative of diabetes? . my vitamin d is also low. my doctor has prescribed a prescription for that and he wants to repeat the hgba1c. i'm not sure if that can alter the test or not. although studies show low vitamin d is linked to poor diabetes control it wouldn't necessarily give you a false reading. a hemoglobin a1c higher than 6. 5% indicates diabetes. the fact that your fasting blood glucose was normal is probably why your doctor is having you re-take your hemoglobin a1c. hopefully the second test will give you some clarity. the a1c is the average of your readings for 6 months. a 9. 1 reading puts your average reading at around 170. average not exact. that is diabetic. mornings without eating should average 80 - 130. two hours after eating should be under 180. if the 170 is a fasting reading you have diabetes. my opinion and what i was told in classes. not all methods for measuring hba1c are totally specific -one of the usual substances incriminated is hb f or foetal haemoglobin which only should usually be present in small amounts in adult blood however some people do carry larger amounts which can interfere with the assay.

my hgba1c is 9. 1 and my fasting blood sugar is 92. is this idicative of diabetes? . my vitamin d is also low. my doctor has prescribed a prescription for that and he wants to repeat the hgba1c. i'm not sure if that can alter the test or not.

although studies show low vitamin d is linked to poor diabetes control it wouldn't necessarily give you a false reading. a hemoglobin a1c higher than 6. 5% indicates diabetes. the fact that your fasting blood glucose was normal is probably why your doctor is having you re-take your hemoglobin a1c. hopefully the second test will give you some clarity. the a1c is the average of your readings for 6 months. a 9. 1 reading puts your average reading at around 170. average not exact. that is diabetic. mornings without eating should average 80 - 130. two hours after eating should be under 180. if the 170 is a fasting reading you have diabetes. my opinion and what i was told in classes. not all methods for measuring hba1c are totally specific -one of the usual substances incriminated is hb f or foetal haemoglobin which only should usually be present in small amounts in adult blood however some people do carry larger amounts which can interfere with the assay.

i have a very high metabolism and i can't gain weight. how can i lower my metabolism while exercising more? . i'm 20 years old 6' tall and weigh only about 150-155. i'm also not very active. i want to start running and lifting weights but it's tough for me to gain muscle because i have a very hard time putting on weight. what can i do to lower my metabolism enough to start putting on weight and getting bigger? i also don't eat very well but tend to eat a descent amount of protein every day. the goal should not be to lower your metabolism but to start feeding yourself better and reap the benefits of activity which can result in muscle gain. it doesn't matter if you get adequate protein if you are missing out on other important nonprotein calories and nutrients. that's because inadequate carbohydrate and fat intake (total calories) means protein is used for energy instead of for muscle formation. exercising more can increase your appetite and weight training can gradually help you put on muscle. it may take time to see results but because muscle weighs more than fat you are likely to gain weight. here are some tips: eat regular meals and snacks every day. try to plan your meals ahead of time and have items you can put together for quick and healthy meals. gradually build a list of balanced meals you can make for yourself. include 3-5 food groups at meals including a whole grain lean protein fruits vegetables dairy and healthy fats. for example in the morning you might have a big bowl of oatmeal topped with fruit and nuts and a side boiled egg. include 2-3 food groups at snack time which may consist of cheese and whole grain crackers or an apple with peanut butter or half a meat sandwich with veggie sticks. gradually increase exercise to include cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. for tips on how to exercise to build muscle see this article. what you may discover during this process is how much better you feel by moving more and eating better. you won't regret starting on a healthier road! i here this a great deal at the school i teach at. if you really want to gain some weight you need to develop a comprehensive nutrition and exercise plan. first keep a food diary for three days. are you really eating as much as you think? when counseling athletes at school i generally recommend they consume 1. 8-2. 0 grams of protein a day per kilogram of body weight. so for you at 150 lbs = 68 kilograms that would put your protein needs in the range of 122 -136 grams a day. now that you know what your eating and how much protein you need. develop an eating plan. here's an example: breakfast 1 large egg scrambled 1 cup old fashioned oat with one tablespoon honey 1 banana 1 cup skim milk protein in meal = 20 grams lunch 2 grilled chicken breasts (8 ounces) 2 cups of veggies (broccoli green beans califlower) 1 apple 1 serving greek yogurt protein in meal = 69 grams dinner 1 servings baked pork tenderloin (3 ounces) remove all fat 2 cups of veggies 1 banana 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese protein in meal = 38 grams snacks 1 apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (protein: 7 grams) 1/4 cup sunflower seed string cheese fruit (protein: 12 grams) total protein for the day = 147 grams notice there's no junk food (chips soft drinks etc) or any expensive supplements just good solid nutritional foods. regarding exercise the best way to add weight is by adding muscle. to do this you need a well thought out strength training plan. follow the link pasted below to find a great beginners workout on webmd <link> as you advance you can find some additional info here <link> <link> like i said earlier the key to healthy weight gain is with a comprehensive nutrition and exercise plan both of which you can find here at webmd. to be on the safe side be sure to check with your physician before starting. i had an extremely high metabolic rate and was an athlete competing in martial arts. i had to gain weight to compete with stronger opponents in a heavier weight class. let's keep it simple 3 key elements will allow you to gain muscle mass/weight. 1. rest - get two days/week of rest to recover from training. you grow when you're resting. you can split up the 2 days or have it simultaneously. take it easy on those days and don't do anything too physical. 2. train - lift heavy weights with low reps for 1 1/2 hour and then do another 30 min of plyometrics. next day do it in reverse. repeat this cycle throughout the week. if you're an athlete you'll need to extend training time up to 3 hrs in one day. when running do sprints. do high impact high intensity exericises. do not perform long-distance endurance training. if you have to run don't go over 3 miles. 3. eat - consume a lot of carbs from veggies and fruits. 3/4 of your meal should be carbs to give you energy and pack on necessary fat. 1/4 of your meal should be protein to build muscle. contrary to popular beliefs you need plenty of fat storage in order for the body to be healthy and build muscle. consuming protein volume based on your body weight is not accurate for everyone some bodies will not utilize extra protein. you want that carb for energy to push harder and grow bigger/stronger. eat pasta rice and potatos with every meal. you will bulk up in size/strength adding 10 lbs of muscle like me within a month. if you get too bulky and need to trim down to make weight for athletic competition then reverse the diet eat more protein and less carbs. always drink a ton of water! find people with similar goals to train with! it's not just about building your body it's also about building a community. good luck!

i have a very high metabolism and i can't gain weight. how can i lower my metabolism while exercising more? . i'm 20 years old 6' tall and weigh only about 150-155. i'm also not very active. i want to start running and lifting weights but it's tough for me to gain muscle because i have a very hard time putting on weight. what can i do to lower my metabolism enough to start putting on weight and getting bigger? i also don't eat very well but tend to eat a descent amount of protein every day.

the goal should not be to lower your metabolism but to start feeding yourself better and reap the benefits of activity which can result in muscle gain. it doesn't matter if you get adequate protein if you are missing out on other important nonprotein calories and nutrients. that's because inadequate carbohydrate and fat intake (total calories) means protein is used for energy instead of for muscle formation. exercising more can increase your appetite and weight training can gradually help you put on muscle. it may take time to see results but because muscle weighs more than fat you are likely to gain weight. here are some tips: eat regular meals and snacks every day. try to plan your meals ahead of time and have items you can put together for quick and healthy meals. gradually build a list of balanced meals you can make for yourself. include 3-5 food groups at meals including a whole grain lean protein fruits vegetables dairy and healthy fats. for example in the morning you might have a big bowl of oatmeal topped with fruit and nuts and a side boiled egg. include 2-3 food groups at snack time which may consist of cheese and whole grain crackers or an apple with peanut butter or half a meat sandwich with veggie sticks. gradually increase exercise to include cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. for tips on how to exercise to build muscle see this article. what you may discover during this process is how much better you feel by moving more and eating better. you won't regret starting on a healthier road! i here this a great deal at the school i teach at. if you really want to gain some weight you need to develop a comprehensive nutrition and exercise plan. first keep a food diary for three days. are you really eating as much as you think? when counseling athletes at school i generally recommend they consume 1. 8-2. 0 grams of protein a day per kilogram of body weight. so for you at 150 lbs = 68 kilograms that would put your protein needs in the range of 122 -136 grams a day. now that you know what your eating and how much protein you need. develop an eating plan. here's an example: breakfast 1 large egg scrambled 1 cup old fashioned oat with one tablespoon honey 1 banana 1 cup skim milk protein in meal = 20 grams lunch 2 grilled chicken breasts (8 ounces) 2 cups of veggies (broccoli green beans califlower) 1 apple 1 serving greek yogurt protein in meal = 69 grams dinner 1 servings baked pork tenderloin (3 ounces) remove all fat 2 cups of veggies 1 banana 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese protein in meal = 38 grams snacks 1 apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (protein: 7 grams) 1/4 cup sunflower seed string cheese fruit (protein: 12 grams) total protein for the day = 147 grams notice there's no junk food (chips soft drinks etc) or any expensive supplements just good solid nutritional foods. regarding exercise the best way to add weight is by adding muscle. to do this you need a well thought out strength training plan. follow the link pasted below to find a great beginners workout on webmd <link> as you advance you can find some additional info here <link> <link> like i said earlier the key to healthy weight gain is with a comprehensive nutrition and exercise plan both of which you can find here at webmd. to be on the safe side be sure to check with your physician before starting. i had an extremely high metabolic rate and was an athlete competing in martial arts. i had to gain weight to compete with stronger opponents in a heavier weight class. let's keep it simple 3 key elements will allow you to gain muscle mass/weight. 1. rest - get two days/week of rest to recover from training. you grow when you're resting. you can split up the 2 days or have it simultaneously. take it easy on those days and don't do anything too physical. 2. train - lift heavy weights with low reps for 1 1/2 hour and then do another 30 min of plyometrics. next day do it in reverse. repeat this cycle throughout the week. if you're an athlete you'll need to extend training time up to 3 hrs in one day. when running do sprints. do high impact high intensity exericises. do not perform long-distance endurance training. if you have to run don't go over 3 miles. 3. eat - consume a lot of carbs from veggies and fruits. 3/4 of your meal should be carbs to give you energy and pack on necessary fat. 1/4 of your meal should be protein to build muscle. contrary to popular beliefs you need plenty of fat storage in order for the body to be healthy and build muscle. consuming protein volume based on your body weight is not accurate for everyone some bodies will not utilize extra protein. you want that carb for energy to push harder and grow bigger/stronger. eat pasta rice and potatos with every meal. you will bulk up in size/strength adding 10 lbs of muscle like me within a month. if you get too bulky and need to trim down to make weight for athletic competition then reverse the diet eat more protein and less carbs. always drink a ton of water! find people with similar goals to train with! it's not just about building your body it's also about building a community. good luck!

what does it mean when iron levels are at a 4 in a woman over 50 unfortunately there isn't just one iron level so i'm not sure which one you are referring to. there are different tests to measure iron such as serum iron total iron-binding capacity (tibc) transferrin saturation and ferritin (stored iron). healthcare providers usually look at several iron-related lab values to figure out what is going on. it's best to work with your doctor on your results what they mean and if you need further tests. for more on different iron tests see this helpful webmd article.

what does it mean when iron levels are at a 4 in a woman over 50

unfortunately there isn't just one iron level so i'm not sure which one you are referring to. there are different tests to measure iron such as serum iron total iron-binding capacity (tibc) transferrin saturation and ferritin (stored iron). healthcare providers usually look at several iron-related lab values to figure out what is going on. it's best to work with your doctor on your results what they mean and if you need further tests. for more on different iron tests see this helpful webmd article.

can type 1 diabetics gain weight using yeast pills? . i am a maie type 1 diabetic. i am 5'4 in height and weigh 108lbs. i am trying to gain weight and my doctor says that my metabolism burns up everything i consume quickly. i was told that by taking yeast pills that i may be able to gain some weight. is this possible and what are the risks. i want to know what my weight should be and how i can attain that. i cannot find any research that shows taking yeast results in weight gain. as for your weight you body mass index in borderline normal weight meaning you are on the lower end of normal. this bmi calculator can give you more personalized info and help you decide where you want to be. i highly recommend you visit to a registered dietitian who can take your diabetes into account while advising you on diet. you can find one at eatright. org. exercise especially resistance training and a balanced diet can help you build muscle which can increase weight over time. for more on healthy weight gain see this article.

can type 1 diabetics gain weight using yeast pills? . i am a maie type 1 diabetic. i am 5'4 in height and weigh 108lbs. i am trying to gain weight and my doctor says that my metabolism burns up everything i consume quickly. i was told that by taking yeast pills that i may be able to gain some weight. is this possible and what are the risks. i want to know what my weight should be and how i can attain that.

i cannot find any research that shows taking yeast results in weight gain. as for your weight you body mass index in borderline normal weight meaning you are on the lower end of normal. this bmi calculator can give you more personalized info and help you decide where you want to be. i highly recommend you visit to a registered dietitian who can take your diabetes into account while advising you on diet. you can find one at eatright. org. exercise especially resistance training and a balanced diet can help you build muscle which can increase weight over time. for more on healthy weight gain see this article.

is there a list of easy to cook/prepare diabetic foods in can/frozen/packaged form? . i live alone and often don't have time to cook large or complicated meals. i was hoping that since i am new to being diabetic that there was an easier way to have prepared meals in can/frozen/pre-packed form. that will allow me to follow the guidelines for meals yet not take a lot of time or utensils? first and foremost it's important for you to eat regular meals at regular times -- breakfast lunch dinner and snack. then you need to understand which foods have carbohydrates and how to eat a consistent amount at meals. this article reviews carb counting and how it works. once you understand which foods have carbohydrates you can plan meals that are easy to prepare. for example oatmeal topped with nuts and fruit for breakfast takes minutes to prepare. lunch can be a tuna or turkey sandwich and a salad and dinner pasta with veggies and a lean protein. this article reviews a sample diabetic meal plan. i understand that you are overwhelmed and would like a list of foods to eat but it will take some learning and patience on your part. i highly recommend seeing an outpatient diabetic educator to learn strategies for controlling your blood sugar. there are some frozen meals you can buy once you understand how much carbs you need and what you need to stay healthy slowly build a list of simple meals you can make including some frozen and you will be in good shape.

is there a list of easy to cook/prepare diabetic foods in can/frozen/packaged form? . i live alone and often don't have time to cook large or complicated meals. i was hoping that since i am new to being diabetic that there was an easier way to have prepared meals in can/frozen/pre-packed form. that will allow me to follow the guidelines for meals yet not take a lot of time or utensils?

first and foremost it's important for you to eat regular meals at regular times -- breakfast lunch dinner and snack. then you need to understand which foods have carbohydrates and how to eat a consistent amount at meals. this article reviews carb counting and how it works. once you understand which foods have carbohydrates you can plan meals that are easy to prepare. for example oatmeal topped with nuts and fruit for breakfast takes minutes to prepare. lunch can be a tuna or turkey sandwich and a salad and dinner pasta with veggies and a lean protein. this article reviews a sample diabetic meal plan. i understand that you are overwhelmed and would like a list of foods to eat but it will take some learning and patience on your part. i highly recommend seeing an outpatient diabetic educator to learn strategies for controlling your blood sugar. there are some frozen meals you can buy once you understand how much carbs you need and what you need to stay healthy slowly build a list of simple meals you can make including some frozen and you will be in good shape.

is it better for a type ii diabetic to eat corn or bread stuffing? people living with diabetes need to watch total carbohydrates and make healthy choices most of the time. a one-half cup serving of both stuffing and corn is about 15g carbohydrates 1 carb serving. so they are similiar in terms of carbohydrates and how they will affect blood sugar. most people with diabetes can have between 3 and 5 carbohydrate servings at each meal. make sure to work with your healthcare provider on the appropriate of carbohydrates for you. for good and bad food choices for people with diabetes see this article.

is it better for a type ii diabetic to eat corn or bread stuffing?

people living with diabetes need to watch total carbohydrates and make healthy choices most of the time. a one-half cup serving of both stuffing and corn is about 15g carbohydrates 1 carb serving. so they are similiar in terms of carbohydrates and how they will affect blood sugar. most people with diabetes can have between 3 and 5 carbohydrate servings at each meal. make sure to work with your healthcare provider on the appropriate of carbohydrates for you. for good and bad food choices for people with diabetes see this article.

is it normal to constantly become hungry yet become full from eating very little? what does this sound like? . ever since i started strength training my appetite is out of control. i have to eat something almost every hour to avoid that feeling of starvation in my stomach. and yet when i choose to eat it takes very little to satisfy my appetite. i've never felt so confused about hunger in my life. what can i do so that i can feel full for more than an hour at a time and not have to worry about eating over a half dozen times a day? in the same vein how can i still feel hungry after a few bites? i'm not sure how you ate or exercised before strength training but now that you have made a change and are more hungry it's time to put more thought into your meals. you want to eat 3 balanced meals every day that contain 3-5 food groups at each meal (whole grain lean protein fruit vegetable dairy and healthy fat). if you are hungry in between meals have a snack with 2-3 food groups (e. g. apple with peanut butter yogurt with nuts cheese stick with whole grain crackers). so if you are used to having some cereal in the morning that may no longer be enough to keep you going. adding a lean protein source and more filling carbs like oatmeal along with chopped fruit and nuts will stick with you longer. protein (eggs lean meat nuts/seeds soy fish cheese) and fiber-rich foods (frutis veggies whole grains and beans) are the most filling and will keep hunger away longer. for more on what to eat before during and after exercise see this article. if you find that after taking a couple of bites of food you feel really full see your healthcare provider to make sure there is nothing else going on.

is it normal to constantly become hungry yet become full from eating very little? what does this sound like? . ever since i started strength training my appetite is out of control. i have to eat something almost every hour to avoid that feeling of starvation in my stomach. and yet when i choose to eat it takes very little to satisfy my appetite. i've never felt so confused about hunger in my life. what can i do so that i can feel full for more than an hour at a time and not have to worry about eating over a half dozen times a day? in the same vein how can i still feel hungry after a few bites?

i'm not sure how you ate or exercised before strength training but now that you have made a change and are more hungry it's time to put more thought into your meals. you want to eat 3 balanced meals every day that contain 3-5 food groups at each meal (whole grain lean protein fruit vegetable dairy and healthy fat). if you are hungry in between meals have a snack with 2-3 food groups (e. g. apple with peanut butter yogurt with nuts cheese stick with whole grain crackers). so if you are used to having some cereal in the morning that may no longer be enough to keep you going. adding a lean protein source and more filling carbs like oatmeal along with chopped fruit and nuts will stick with you longer. protein (eggs lean meat nuts/seeds soy fish cheese) and fiber-rich foods (frutis veggies whole grains and beans) are the most filling and will keep hunger away longer. for more on what to eat before during and after exercise see this article. if you find that after taking a couple of bites of food you feel really full see your healthcare provider to make sure there is nothing else going on.

i made a mistake and i bought 9 to 24 months formula for my newborn. can he drink it? while it is probably fine for your baby i would take it back and get the formula specifically for newborns. the manufacturers often use easier to digest proteins and different levels of dha and other nutrients to more closely match the stage of development. many of these companies invest in research to determine which ingredients and nutrients to add to their formulas. breast milk also changes with time so formula should be no different. congrats on your new baby!

i made a mistake and i bought 9 to 24 months formula for my newborn. can he drink it?

while it is probably fine for your baby i would take it back and get the formula specifically for newborns. the manufacturers often use easier to digest proteins and different levels of dha and other nutrients to more closely match the stage of development. many of these companies invest in research to determine which ingredients and nutrients to add to their formulas. breast milk also changes with time so formula should be no different. congrats on your new baby!

lost 50lbs since 4/12 injured my back and had surgery in 9/12 and probably again in 12/12. how do i keep the weight off? . started nutrisystem 4/12. . had my gallbladder removed 6/12. . quit smoking on 7/12. . 9/12 i got a shooting pain down my legs and soon after went numb between my legs. i had emergency surgery and am still in a lot of pain. might need a spinal fusion but insurance is fighting it. . how can i continue to lose weight when i am unable to exercise. i tried to do all of the right things to get healthy and am having no luck. any suggestions? . thanks . carrie first off congratulations on your weight loss! i think you have a couple of choices right now. you can focus on maintaining your weight with healthy habits instead of losing as you deal with your back issues and surgery. in order to lose weight you will need to lower the calories you take in to make up for the lack of activity. it's best to do this with professional help such as a registered dietitian or through a medically supervised program. i don't know how much weight you have to lose the calories you've been taking in or the state of your health which are all factors to take under consideration. i think the first choice makes the most sense because lowering your calories without exercise can slow down your metabolism. you can also see a physical therapist to get ideas for exercises you can do. i encourage you not to go back to old eating habits and use this as an opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle without focusing on weight. you may be tempted to eat because of your situation but if you can maintain your weight and learn how to deal with stress in a healthy way that is true success. and just because you are not losing weight now doesn't mean you won't be able to in the future. good luck! carrie i had spinal fusion surgery 1/2000 (l4 l5 s1). regrettably so. i just cringed when i read your post. i have been living in constant agony worse than prior to surgery. i have 6 screws and 2 rods. i was told last week that the hardware has weakened. so i continue the blocks which are painful especially when the medicine goes down the nerve of my leg. severe pain there too. if that fails i may have to do surgery again which i won't. weight gain up the ying yang and exercising is difficult. i wish you the very best if you had it done. if you haven't really think about it.

lost 50lbs since 4/12 injured my back and had surgery in 9/12 and probably again in 12/12. how do i keep the weight off? . started nutrisystem 4/12. . had my gallbladder removed 6/12. . quit smoking on 7/12. . 9/12 i got a shooting pain down my legs and soon after went numb between my legs. i had emergency surgery and am still in a lot of pain. might need a spinal fusion but insurance is fighting it. . how can i continue to lose weight when i am unable to exercise. i tried to do all of the right things to get healthy and am having no luck. any suggestions? . thanks . carrie

first off congratulations on your weight loss! i think you have a couple of choices right now. you can focus on maintaining your weight with healthy habits instead of losing as you deal with your back issues and surgery. in order to lose weight you will need to lower the calories you take in to make up for the lack of activity. it's best to do this with professional help such as a registered dietitian or through a medically supervised program. i don't know how much weight you have to lose the calories you've been taking in or the state of your health which are all factors to take under consideration. i think the first choice makes the most sense because lowering your calories without exercise can slow down your metabolism. you can also see a physical therapist to get ideas for exercises you can do. i encourage you not to go back to old eating habits and use this as an opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle without focusing on weight. you may be tempted to eat because of your situation but if you can maintain your weight and learn how to deal with stress in a healthy way that is true success. and just because you are not losing weight now doesn't mean you won't be able to in the future. good luck! carrie i had spinal fusion surgery 1/2000 (l4 l5 s1). regrettably so. i just cringed when i read your post. i have been living in constant agony worse than prior to surgery. i have 6 screws and 2 rods. i was told last week that the hardware has weakened. so i continue the blocks which are painful especially when the medicine goes down the nerve of my leg. severe pain there too. if that fails i may have to do surgery again which i won't. weight gain up the ying yang and exercising is difficult. i wish you the very best if you had it done. if you haven't really think about it.

what can i eat for a week while i am waiting to take a thyriod scan. i have to avoid foods for 2 weeks before treatment 0n 19&20. what can i eat in time frame while i wait t o take this treatment sometimes but not always people getting a thyroid scan are asked to eat a diet low in iodine for about two weeks beforehand. please check with your healthcare provider. if that is the case here are tips on how to eat a low iodine diet: starchy foods like pasta and potatoes are okay but avoid rice. avoid bread that contains calcium iodate or potassium iodate. most fruit is fine except for fruit cocktail with maraschino cherries all vegetables except for dark green leafy (spinach/kale) nori (black pepper in sushi rolls) seaweed and sea vegetables raw and unsalted nuts are okay but stay away from roasted/salted nuts and trail mixes that contain chocolate pieces. most meat sources are fine except for processed meats such as bologna ham deli meats hot dogs salami pepperoni and sausage. no fish allowed no milk cream or cheese (unless in very small amounts) egg whites or egg substitutes but no whole eggs avoid muffins cornbread and other quick breads pastries and cookies unless homemade with allowed ingredients unsalted snack foods like crackers pretzels popcorn sugary candies and fruit juice are okay but avoid chocolate or chocolate containing products like candy bars puddings custards chocolate milk beans are fine but soy products are allowed and others not. if you are not a vegetarian avoid until after your scan. avoid lasagna burritos macaroni and cheese and other items made with cheese and eggs such as meat loaf meatballs and other patties.

what can i eat for a week while i am waiting to take a thyriod scan. i have to avoid foods for 2 weeks before treatment 0n 19&20. what can i eat in time frame while i wait t o take this treatment

sometimes but not always people getting a thyroid scan are asked to eat a diet low in iodine for about two weeks beforehand. please check with your healthcare provider. if that is the case here are tips on how to eat a low iodine diet: starchy foods like pasta and potatoes are okay but avoid rice. avoid bread that contains calcium iodate or potassium iodate. most fruit is fine except for fruit cocktail with maraschino cherries all vegetables except for dark green leafy (spinach/kale) nori (black pepper in sushi rolls) seaweed and sea vegetables raw and unsalted nuts are okay but stay away from roasted/salted nuts and trail mixes that contain chocolate pieces. most meat sources are fine except for processed meats such as bologna ham deli meats hot dogs salami pepperoni and sausage. no fish allowed no milk cream or cheese (unless in very small amounts) egg whites or egg substitutes but no whole eggs avoid muffins cornbread and other quick breads pastries and cookies unless homemade with allowed ingredients unsalted snack foods like crackers pretzels popcorn sugary candies and fruit juice are okay but avoid chocolate or chocolate containing products like candy bars puddings custards chocolate milk beans are fine but soy products are allowed and others not. if you are not a vegetarian avoid until after your scan. avoid lasagna burritos macaroni and cheese and other items made with cheese and eggs such as meat loaf meatballs and other patties.

is a vegan diet healthy for my 3 year old son? with careful planning a vegan diet can meet the needs of your child. but you do have to be more vigilant about key nutrients such as iron zinc calcium vitamin d vitamin b12 and dha. because iron and zinc are not absorbed as well in plant foods include higher-than-recommended amounts. adding vitamin-c rich sources (strawberries tomatoes/tomato based products oranges kiwi and broccoli) to help absorb iron from fortified foods and plant sources. vegan children need a supplemental source of b12 (either fortified foods or supplements) because it only occurs naturally in animal foods. here are vegan foods sources for key nutrients that are important to stay on top of: vitamin b12: fortified nutritional yeast fortified cereals fortified soymilk meat analogues and supplements. iron: iron-fortified cereal beans tofu spinach raisins and enriched bread. zinc: cashews chickpeas oatmeal almonds beans and peas (be careful with nuts which are choking hazards) vitamin d: fortified foods (like soy milk) and supplements. the american academy of pediatrics recommends supplementation for children who don't get enough from diet. the recommended amount is 600iu. omega-3 dha: not naturally found in plant foods but can be found in some fortified foods and supplements. calcium: tofu made with calcium sulfate fortified soy milk/yogurt turnip greens kale fortified cereals a vegan diet is perfectly healthy for your son. you can get a complete diet based on the food pyramid if you are a vegan. here is how: grains - all natural forms of these products are vegan. if you buy processed foods you will need to check all the labels as some often contain animal products. be careful as some products use terminology that does not make it explicit that they are animal products. i recommend that you check an official vegan website for some of this terminology like sheffafoods veganfoods and many more you can do some online searches to find the relevant information. dairy: if you are a lacto vegan you can eat most dairy products. milk is not an animal so you might be okay with this. you will need b12 supplement if you are pure vegan; it is supplied in soy milk. drink it daily if you are pure vegan. if you ask me animal protein can't be replaced by anything else! so i would say that a vegan diet would not be a good idea especially for a 3-year child!

is a vegan diet healthy for my 3 year old son?

with careful planning a vegan diet can meet the needs of your child. but you do have to be more vigilant about key nutrients such as iron zinc calcium vitamin d vitamin b12 and dha. because iron and zinc are not absorbed as well in plant foods include higher-than-recommended amounts. adding vitamin-c rich sources (strawberries tomatoes/tomato based products oranges kiwi and broccoli) to help absorb iron from fortified foods and plant sources. vegan children need a supplemental source of b12 (either fortified foods or supplements) because it only occurs naturally in animal foods. here are vegan foods sources for key nutrients that are important to stay on top of: vitamin b12: fortified nutritional yeast fortified cereals fortified soymilk meat analogues and supplements. iron: iron-fortified cereal beans tofu spinach raisins and enriched bread. zinc: cashews chickpeas oatmeal almonds beans and peas (be careful with nuts which are choking hazards) vitamin d: fortified foods (like soy milk) and supplements. the american academy of pediatrics recommends supplementation for children who don't get enough from diet. the recommended amount is 600iu. omega-3 dha: not naturally found in plant foods but can be found in some fortified foods and supplements. calcium: tofu made with calcium sulfate fortified soy milk/yogurt turnip greens kale fortified cereals a vegan diet is perfectly healthy for your son. you can get a complete diet based on the food pyramid if you are a vegan. here is how: grains - all natural forms of these products are vegan. if you buy processed foods you will need to check all the labels as some often contain animal products. be careful as some products use terminology that does not make it explicit that they are animal products. i recommend that you check an official vegan website for some of this terminology like sheffafoods veganfoods and many more you can do some online searches to find the relevant information. dairy: if you are a lacto vegan you can eat most dairy products. milk is not an animal so you might be okay with this. you will need b12 supplement if you are pure vegan; it is supplied in soy milk. drink it daily if you are pure vegan. if you ask me animal protein can't be replaced by anything else! so i would say that a vegan diet would not be a good idea especially for a 3-year child!

ulcer what to do eat what not to do and eat? . i went to the doc 11 days ago she said it sounds like a ulcer! put me on prevacid for 10 days and it should heal well its been 11 and i still feel the stomach pain! i dont know what i should or should do eat or what not to eat and somthing that can help me heal this ulcer or ulcers asap i want my stomach back! im 21 and i reallt dont understand how i even got a ulcer to begin with it's important to adopt a balanced nutrient-rich diet to help the ulcer heal and keep your body healthy. small frequent meals (4-6 times) tend to be better tolerated than fewer (2-3 times) big meals. avoid or limit alcohol as it can make symptoms worse and delay healing of the ulcer. avoid caffeine-containing food and beverages (coffee tea and chocolate) as they can increased stomach acid making symptoms worse. watch for foods that may cause discomfort such as spicy or greasy foods while your ulcer is healing. for more on what to eat with an ulcer see this article. also contrary to popular belief avoid dairy products. although milk may coat your stomach it makes your stomach produce more acid to break down the enzymes in it. if yours has been only for about a month lucky you! i've had mine for almost 4 mos. and nothing is helping! i don't eat spicy food drink alcohol or do dairy and still can't figure out what to eat! it also depends on what kind of ulcer you have. if it's from bacteria try asking for antibiotics. they can do blood tests to find out. please see a upper gi specialist. like yourself my stomach was in so much pain with eating and drinking and anything over the counter would not work. i had out patient procedure today by the upper gi and the ulcers were confirmed. i am now being properly treated and am on my way to feeling better. rai starr on fb or rai. starr1 on skype feel better soon blessings! i would suggest you to eat banana honey cabbage juice as these are the natural remedies to cure stomach ulcer. but i think you should visit a good gastrology consultant first. <link> i would suggest you to eat banana honey cabbage juice as these are the natural remedies to cure stomach ulcer.

ulcer what to do eat what not to do and eat? . i went to the doc 11 days ago she said it sounds like a ulcer! put me on prevacid for 10 days and it should heal well its been 11 and i still feel the stomach pain! i dont know what i should or should do eat or what not to eat and somthing that can help me heal this ulcer or ulcers asap i want my stomach back! im 21 and i reallt dont understand how i even got a ulcer to begin with

it's important to adopt a balanced nutrient-rich diet to help the ulcer heal and keep your body healthy. small frequent meals (4-6 times) tend to be better tolerated than fewer (2-3 times) big meals. avoid or limit alcohol as it can make symptoms worse and delay healing of the ulcer. avoid caffeine-containing food and beverages (coffee tea and chocolate) as they can increased stomach acid making symptoms worse. watch for foods that may cause discomfort such as spicy or greasy foods while your ulcer is healing. for more on what to eat with an ulcer see this article. also contrary to popular belief avoid dairy products. although milk may coat your stomach it makes your stomach produce more acid to break down the enzymes in it. if yours has been only for about a month lucky you! i've had mine for almost 4 mos. and nothing is helping! i don't eat spicy food drink alcohol or do dairy and still can't figure out what to eat! it also depends on what kind of ulcer you have. if it's from bacteria try asking for antibiotics. they can do blood tests to find out. please see a upper gi specialist. like yourself my stomach was in so much pain with eating and drinking and anything over the counter would not work. i had out patient procedure today by the upper gi and the ulcers were confirmed. i am now being properly treated and am on my way to feeling better. rai starr on fb or rai. starr1 on skype feel better soon blessings! i would suggest you to eat banana honey cabbage juice as these are the natural remedies to cure stomach ulcer. but i think you should visit a good gastrology consultant first. <link> i would suggest you to eat banana honey cabbage juice as these are the natural remedies to cure stomach ulcer.

how to raise hdl. my hdl level is low (20). i do not smoke never have and exercise on a regular basis. what can i do to raise my hdl levels? . although hdl levels are genetically linked and tend to be lower in males there are some things you can do to help increase your levels. here are some ideas: exercise on a regular basis -- 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise on most days replace saturated fats (animal fats/baked goods/fried foods etc) with plant sources of fat including vegetable oils (olive oil and canola) avocado nuts and seeds and nut butters. drink alcohol in moderation (if you don't drink now there is no need to start). eat a diet that is low in refined carbohydrates (white bread sugar candy etc. ) but high in fruits vegetables whole grains lean protein and healthy fats. include soy in your diet. for more details on increasing hdl cholesterol see this webmd article. good luck! i had the identical problem many years ago. i found that i either had to take statin drugs or supplements to make sure my ldl was low and hdl was higher(i also had an hdl count of about 20). i totally changed my diet after having my internal doctor test my blood every 90 days for a year. i had to stop eating all saturated foods (red meat whole milk eggs chicken/turkey skin etc) and also any foods that have a lot of cholesterol(shrimp eggs etc) but my cholesterol did not change much. it was that way in spite of exercising like crazy(90 minutes of moderate aerobics twice a week walking long distance fast once a week and strengthening my muscles once/twice a week. my hdl was still between 20-25 the ldl was about 130 and my triglycerides were over 100. i researched supplements and found that the following would probably help me and they worked perfectly: policosanol red yeast rice sloniacin and fish oil. my hdl is now and has been for several years 40-47. my ldl and triglycerides are below 100 and are around 80-90. my internal doctor always says to just continue what i am doing and that i do not need statin drugs. myself and many friends we found eating onions --about 150 gram per day during the lunch -- is very effective for increase the hdl in one case --without change any other factor as exercise drugs etc-- after systemetically eating onions for 4 months hdl increased from 43 to 69 exercise

how to raise hdl. my hdl level is low (20). i do not smoke never have and exercise on a regular basis. what can i do to raise my hdl levels? .

although hdl levels are genetically linked and tend to be lower in males there are some things you can do to help increase your levels. here are some ideas: exercise on a regular basis -- 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise on most days replace saturated fats (animal fats/baked goods/fried foods etc) with plant sources of fat including vegetable oils (olive oil and canola) avocado nuts and seeds and nut butters. drink alcohol in moderation (if you don't drink now there is no need to start). eat a diet that is low in refined carbohydrates (white bread sugar candy etc. ) but high in fruits vegetables whole grains lean protein and healthy fats. include soy in your diet. for more details on increasing hdl cholesterol see this webmd article. good luck! i had the identical problem many years ago. i found that i either had to take statin drugs or supplements to make sure my ldl was low and hdl was higher(i also had an hdl count of about 20). i totally changed my diet after having my internal doctor test my blood every 90 days for a year. i had to stop eating all saturated foods (red meat whole milk eggs chicken/turkey skin etc) and also any foods that have a lot of cholesterol(shrimp eggs etc) but my cholesterol did not change much. it was that way in spite of exercising like crazy(90 minutes of moderate aerobics twice a week walking long distance fast once a week and strengthening my muscles once/twice a week. my hdl was still between 20-25 the ldl was about 130 and my triglycerides were over 100. i researched supplements and found that the following would probably help me and they worked perfectly: policosanol red yeast rice sloniacin and fish oil. my hdl is now and has been for several years 40-47. my ldl and triglycerides are below 100 and are around 80-90. my internal doctor always says to just continue what i am doing and that i do not need statin drugs. myself and many friends we found eating onions --about 150 gram per day during the lunch -- is very effective for increase the hdl in one case --without change any other factor as exercise drugs etc-- after systemetically eating onions for 4 months hdl increased from 43 to 69 exercise

should i be concerned about hardening of the arteries at the age of 41? it's never too early to consider heart health especially in terms of prevention. there are key factors that put you at higher risk for hardening of the arteries (the medical term is atherosclerosis). risk factors include a family history of heart disease abnormal blood lipid levels (high cholesterol/low hdl/high ldl/ high triglycerides) poor eating habits smoking high blood pressure and having diabetes. the american heart association recommends cardiovascular screening starting at age 20 so if you haven't already visit your doctor. for more on risk factors for atherosclerosis see this webmd post.

should i be concerned about hardening of the arteries at the age of 41?

it's never too early to consider heart health especially in terms of prevention. there are key factors that put you at higher risk for hardening of the arteries (the medical term is atherosclerosis). risk factors include a family history of heart disease abnormal blood lipid levels (high cholesterol/low hdl/high ldl/ high triglycerides) poor eating habits smoking high blood pressure and having diabetes. the american heart association recommends cardiovascular screening starting at age 20 so if you haven't already visit your doctor. for more on risk factors for atherosclerosis see this webmd post.

is modified corn starch bad for you? . i like white tea and by the chance i looked at the ingredients and everything seemed normal except for the modified corn starch in it. so is modified corn starch unhealthy(bad) for you? modified cornstarch is starch that is physically/chemically treated to change its properties and is mainly used as a thickening agent stabilizer or emulsifier in various food products (as a food additiive and not for taste/nutrition). there are many different types of these starches around and they are considered safe. from a nutrition perspective this ingredient is harmless and not an issue. but if you are a purist and prefer natural unadulterated food and beverages than you might choose to avoid it.

is modified corn starch bad for you? . i like white tea and by the chance i looked at the ingredients and everything seemed normal except for the modified corn starch in it. so is modified corn starch unhealthy(bad) for you?

modified cornstarch is starch that is physically/chemically treated to change its properties and is mainly used as a thickening agent stabilizer or emulsifier in various food products (as a food additiive and not for taste/nutrition). there are many different types of these starches around and they are considered safe. from a nutrition perspective this ingredient is harmless and not an issue. but if you are a purist and prefer natural unadulterated food and beverages than you might choose to avoid it.

what vitamins / minerals (otc) can i take to improve my memory i had a stroke in september that effected only my speech. i had a blood clot to the left side of the brain. however i had some memory loss before the stroke. . margaret there is some evidence that certain supplements may play a role in improving memory but more science is needed. the most promising supplements are ginko biloba omega-3 (fish oil) vitamin e and ginseng and acetyl-l-carnitine. this webmd article summarizes the research as well as noting precautions such as checking in with your healthcare provider. there are things you can do to help keep your memory sharp beyond supplementing including regular exercise brain exercise (reading/keeping mind active) adequate sleep and a healthy diet.

what vitamins / minerals (otc) can i take to improve my memory i had a stroke in september that effected only my speech. i had a blood clot to the left side of the brain. however i had some memory loss before the stroke. . margaret

there is some evidence that certain supplements may play a role in improving memory but more science is needed. the most promising supplements are ginko biloba omega-3 (fish oil) vitamin e and ginseng and acetyl-l-carnitine. this webmd article summarizes the research as well as noting precautions such as checking in with your healthcare provider. there are things you can do to help keep your memory sharp beyond supplementing including regular exercise brain exercise (reading/keeping mind active) adequate sleep and a healthy diet.

i have type 2 diabetes and i am confused why 1 to 2 hrs after eating a full meal i feel hungrier than before i ate. it really depends on what and how much you are eating at mealtimes. if you are eating very little fat and protein which are filling you could be hungrier faster. here are some tips on how to stay full longer: include a protein source at meals and snacks. that could be an egg with your oatmeal lean meat with lunch and fish/beans at dinner. include a healthy fat source at main meals. that could be nuts/seeds topped on cereal or yogurt avocado on a salad or sandwich and veggies roasted with olive oil increase fiber intake by including beans fruits vegetables and whole grains which add to fullness. include salads at lunch and plenty of veggies with dinner. include 3-5 food groups (lean protein fruit vegetable whole grain healthy fat and dairy) at main meals 2-3 at snack time. keep your carbs consistent as directed by your healthcare provider. keep a journal and note which foods do a better job of filling you up because at least part of this is subjective. if you have recently changed your eating habits it may take a while to get used to eating different foods and more frequently. most people with diabetes eat at least 3 meals and one snack. good luck!

i have type 2 diabetes and i am confused why 1 to 2 hrs after eating a full meal i feel hungrier than before i ate.

it really depends on what and how much you are eating at mealtimes. if you are eating very little fat and protein which are filling you could be hungrier faster. here are some tips on how to stay full longer: include a protein source at meals and snacks. that could be an egg with your oatmeal lean meat with lunch and fish/beans at dinner. include a healthy fat source at main meals. that could be nuts/seeds topped on cereal or yogurt avocado on a salad or sandwich and veggies roasted with olive oil increase fiber intake by including beans fruits vegetables and whole grains which add to fullness. include salads at lunch and plenty of veggies with dinner. include 3-5 food groups (lean protein fruit vegetable whole grain healthy fat and dairy) at main meals 2-3 at snack time. keep your carbs consistent as directed by your healthcare provider. keep a journal and note which foods do a better job of filling you up because at least part of this is subjective. if you have recently changed your eating habits it may take a while to get used to eating different foods and more frequently. most people with diabetes eat at least 3 meals and one snack. good luck!

i want to know what i can eat while i have a stomach ulcer. my doctor has me taking prevacid for a 10 day trial to see if it will go away. she told me to change my diet but did not give me the specifics. all the sites i have looked at have all been contradicting of each other so i just want to know what i can eat so im not starving all day. it used to be recommended that people with ulcers consume a bland diet but there is no evidence to show this is effective. the key is to adopt a balanced nutrient-rich diet to help the ulcer heal and keep your body healthy. small frequent meals (4-6 times) tend to be better tolerated than fewer (2-3 times) big meals. avoid or limit alcohol as it can make symptoms worse and delay healing of the ulcer. avoid caffeine-containing food and beverages (coffee tea and chocolate) as they can increased stomach acid making symptoms worse. watch for foods that may cause discomfort such as spicy or greasy foods while your ulcer is healing. see this article for more on diet and ulcers.

i want to know what i can eat while i have a stomach ulcer. my doctor has me taking prevacid for a 10 day trial to see if it will go away. she told me to change my diet but did not give me the specifics. all the sites i have looked at have all been contradicting of each other so i just want to know what i can eat so im not starving all day.

it used to be recommended that people with ulcers consume a bland diet but there is no evidence to show this is effective. the key is to adopt a balanced nutrient-rich diet to help the ulcer heal and keep your body healthy. small frequent meals (4-6 times) tend to be better tolerated than fewer (2-3 times) big meals. avoid or limit alcohol as it can make symptoms worse and delay healing of the ulcer. avoid caffeine-containing food and beverages (coffee tea and chocolate) as they can increased stomach acid making symptoms worse. watch for foods that may cause discomfort such as spicy or greasy foods while your ulcer is healing. see this article for more on diet and ulcers.

can any weight loss program increase blood pressure. i went through edmark which gave me a weight loss program. called power 4 slimming & health program. 1 detox-shake off phyto fiber. 2 mrt complex fat burning. 3 balancing splina liquid chlorophyll. 4 rejuvenation edmark cafe & red yeast cofee for. thanks. shariff when people with high blood pressure lose weight they typically see a decrease in blood pressure. so no it is not normal for weight loss prgrams to cause increases in blood pressure. i am not familiar with these products but i recommend asking the people who work for the program what research they have behind their products/ingredients. remember that dietary supplements are not regulated by the fda so effectiveness and safety are the company's responsibility. for more informationn finding the right weight loss program for you see this article. as people gain weight their blood pressure tends to go up. fortunately as they lose weight their blood pressure tends to go down. but if you weigh normal then weight loss does'nt help. and if reducing weight resulting increse blood pressure then something is wrong! consult your doctor fast!

can any weight loss program increase blood pressure. i went through edmark which gave me a weight loss program. called power 4 slimming & health program. 1 detox-shake off phyto fiber. 2 mrt complex fat burning. 3 balancing splina liquid chlorophyll. 4 rejuvenation edmark cafe & red yeast cofee for. thanks. shariff

when people with high blood pressure lose weight they typically see a decrease in blood pressure. so no it is not normal for weight loss prgrams to cause increases in blood pressure. i am not familiar with these products but i recommend asking the people who work for the program what research they have behind their products/ingredients. remember that dietary supplements are not regulated by the fda so effectiveness and safety are the company's responsibility. for more informationn finding the right weight loss program for you see this article. as people gain weight their blood pressure tends to go up. fortunately as they lose weight their blood pressure tends to go down. but if you weigh normal then weight loss does'nt help. and if reducing weight resulting increse blood pressure then something is wrong! consult your doctor fast!

can a low ferritin level cause hair loss and heart palpitations in women? my ferritin level is at 12. every time i shower or blow dry my hair i am losing tons of hair! i can barely cover my scalp at crown of my head. after researching i found that ferritin levels in women should be around 70. i have also been experiencing an increased heart rate since august. i went to cardiologist and he said my heart was healthy. my thyroid is fine. started taking iron supplements (45 mg) 3000 mbg biotin pills and using shampoo that removes dht from hair within the last week but have seen no difference. there is some research to show that anemia is associated with hair loss but not all studies agree. in fact a 2010 study in the journal of the american academy of dermatology showed no difference. it's best to work with your healthcare provider on optimal ferritin levels and supplementation. you also want to rule out other potential issues related to hormonal or skin changes. changes such as pregnancy childbirth and menopause can increase hair loss. when it comes to nutrition protein and adequate calories play an important role in hair growth so including good protein sources at most meals may help (lean meats eggs fish beans and dairy) as does eating balanced meals throughout the day. this webmd article provides more information on eating right to keep hair healthy.

can a low ferritin level cause hair loss and heart palpitations in women? my ferritin level is at 12. every time i shower or blow dry my hair i am losing tons of hair! i can barely cover my scalp at crown of my head. after researching i found that ferritin levels in women should be around 70. i have also been experiencing an increased heart rate since august. i went to cardiologist and he said my heart was healthy. my thyroid is fine. started taking iron supplements (45 mg) 3000 mbg biotin pills and using shampoo that removes dht from hair within the last week but have seen no difference.

there is some research to show that anemia is associated with hair loss but not all studies agree. in fact a 2010 study in the journal of the american academy of dermatology showed no difference. it's best to work with your healthcare provider on optimal ferritin levels and supplementation. you also want to rule out other potential issues related to hormonal or skin changes. changes such as pregnancy childbirth and menopause can increase hair loss. when it comes to nutrition protein and adequate calories play an important role in hair growth so including good protein sources at most meals may help (lean meats eggs fish beans and dairy) as does eating balanced meals throughout the day. this webmd article provides more information on eating right to keep hair healthy.

what are the possable causes of your body not being able to absorb iron after having your stomach and spleen removed? the removal of the stomach has the biggest impact on iron absorption. this is because the stomach secrets acid that lowers the ph of iron greatly improving its ability to be absorbed in the small intestine. the spleen plays various roles in the body including acting as a filter for blood recycling old red blood cells.

what are the possable causes of your body not being able to absorb iron after having your stomach and spleen removed?

the removal of the stomach has the biggest impact on iron absorption. this is because the stomach secrets acid that lowers the ph of iron greatly improving its ability to be absorbed in the small intestine. the spleen plays various roles in the body including acting as a filter for blood recycling old red blood cells.

why is my folic acid too high in the blood work i had done? high folic acid may be caused by a diet rich in folic acid which is used in fortified foods and supplements and absorbed at a higher rate than folate found naturally in food. it can also be influenced by a vitamin b12 deficiency which causes folic acid to build up on the blood. so it makes sense to get your b12 levels checked to see if that is contributing to your folic acid levels. for more details on folic acid see this webmd article.

why is my folic acid too high in the blood work i had done?

high folic acid may be caused by a diet rich in folic acid which is used in fortified foods and supplements and absorbed at a higher rate than folate found naturally in food. it can also be influenced by a vitamin b12 deficiency which causes folic acid to build up on the blood. so it makes sense to get your b12 levels checked to see if that is contributing to your folic acid levels. for more details on folic acid see this webmd article.

where can i find out what quantity of omega-3 fatty acids is present in a particular food? it is not listed in labels. the best thing to do is become familiar with foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. plant sources (walnuts flax vegetable oils like canola oil) have alpha linolenic acid (ala) and animal products especially fish contains docosahexaenoic acid (dha) and eicosapentaenoic acidand (epa). sometimes omega-3 fortified foods like milk and eggs will declare how much they have on the label or you can call the company for that information. for more on shopping for omega-3 sources see this webmd article.

where can i find out what quantity of omega-3 fatty acids is present in a particular food? it is not listed in labels.

the best thing to do is become familiar with foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. plant sources (walnuts flax vegetable oils like canola oil) have alpha linolenic acid (ala) and animal products especially fish contains docosahexaenoic acid (dha) and eicosapentaenoic acidand (epa). sometimes omega-3 fortified foods like milk and eggs will declare how much they have on the label or you can call the company for that information. for more on shopping for omega-3 sources see this webmd article.

we are having some weight gain and growth issues with our 17 month old. my daughter stella is 17 months old. she is only 18 lbs and not growing well. she is in the "less than 2nd %" on both height and weight. we have been to several doctors and have had several tests done and luckily everything has come back fine. stella loves to eat! she can eat a kids meal and 10 minutes later be asking for a snack. with all the food she eats she should be an obese baby. she is doing great developmentally. anyone with some advice on other tests please let me know. the key for growth at this age is looking at her growth over time. has her growth been steady since birth but at lower percentiles or has it dropped recently? red flags for growth are when they cross 2 percentile lines either up or down. also doctors should be using the world health organization growth charts for children under 2. if you pediatrician is using the cdc ones it could give you daughter a lower reading. lastly i highly recommend seeing a pediatric dietitian. he/she can assess what/when/how your child is eating and provide recommendations. typical reasons for groth issues include difficulty transitioning to solid food excessive juice/milk stressful feeding and a low fat/low calorie diet. children under 2 need more fat so that is an important consideration when deciding what foods to offer. also timing and feeding interactions can make a big difference in how well a child eats. you can get a referral through your doctor to a outpatient program at a children's hospital or find a dietitian that specializes in pediatrics by visiting eatright. org. once you get some answers you can rest easy knowing you are doing all you can do.

we are having some weight gain and growth issues with our 17 month old. my daughter stella is 17 months old. she is only 18 lbs and not growing well. she is in the "less than 2nd %" on both height and weight. we have been to several doctors and have had several tests done and luckily everything has come back fine. stella loves to eat! she can eat a kids meal and 10 minutes later be asking for a snack. with all the food she eats she should be an obese baby. she is doing great developmentally. anyone with some advice on other tests please let me know.

the key for growth at this age is looking at her growth over time. has her growth been steady since birth but at lower percentiles or has it dropped recently? red flags for growth are when they cross 2 percentile lines either up or down. also doctors should be using the world health organization growth charts for children under 2. if you pediatrician is using the cdc ones it could give you daughter a lower reading. lastly i highly recommend seeing a pediatric dietitian. he/she can assess what/when/how your child is eating and provide recommendations. typical reasons for groth issues include difficulty transitioning to solid food excessive juice/milk stressful feeding and a low fat/low calorie diet. children under 2 need more fat so that is an important consideration when deciding what foods to offer. also timing and feeding interactions can make a big difference in how well a child eats. you can get a referral through your doctor to a outpatient program at a children's hospital or find a dietitian that specializes in pediatrics by visiting eatright. org. once you get some answers you can rest easy knowing you are doing all you can do.

i have gained 20 plus pounds in 6 months & blood tests all normal. could my weight gain be because of bowel infection? . all blood test have found nothing yet i'm still gaining weight. i eat sensibly take walks and exercise with no effect. help! . i am so uncomfortable with all this extra weight it is getting harder and harder to keep up my routine and i am afraid i will develop heart disease or something worse! i have never heard of a bowel infection causing weight gain but if you are on certain medications you should check to see if weight gain is a side effect. the key is too examine what has changed in your life in the last 6 months. here are some considerations: decreases in activity which can increase weight over time change in lifestyle causing increased eating (i. e. different work hours skipping meals and eating later etc. ) eating while watching tv or doing other activities causing you to eat more than you think or grazing on food all day instead of sitting down to meals. dieting followed by overeating decreased sleep which is linked to weight gain and increased hunger new forms of stress which can also effect weight gain certain life changes that cause hormonal changes such as menopause i highly recommend you see a registered dietitian. he or she can do the investigative work necessary to help you discover why you are gaining weight. you can find a dietitian at eatright. org. good luck!

i have gained 20 plus pounds in 6 months & blood tests all normal. could my weight gain be because of bowel infection? . all blood test have found nothing yet i'm still gaining weight. i eat sensibly take walks and exercise with no effect. help! . i am so uncomfortable with all this extra weight it is getting harder and harder to keep up my routine and i am afraid i will develop heart disease or something worse!

i have never heard of a bowel infection causing weight gain but if you are on certain medications you should check to see if weight gain is a side effect. the key is too examine what has changed in your life in the last 6 months. here are some considerations: decreases in activity which can increase weight over time change in lifestyle causing increased eating (i. e. different work hours skipping meals and eating later etc. ) eating while watching tv or doing other activities causing you to eat more than you think or grazing on food all day instead of sitting down to meals. dieting followed by overeating decreased sleep which is linked to weight gain and increased hunger new forms of stress which can also effect weight gain certain life changes that cause hormonal changes such as menopause i highly recommend you see a registered dietitian. he or she can do the investigative work necessary to help you discover why you are gaining weight. you can find a dietitian at eatright. org. good luck!

i am getting dizzy when i eat sugar and my legs also feel numb. . i am just under 5'7 and weigh 130 lbs. i am 18 and just came to college and i have had really bad allergies. i go to washington state university in pullman wa. i have also been sick the majority of the time i've been here. i have had multiple colds and had the flu once. i have been here since august and my eating habits have gotten worse but i haven't gained weight. i am starting to feel dizzy when i eat sugary foods and my legs sometimes feel numb. i also have to urinate frequently. i am not a doctor but wanted to respond to the nutritional aspects. some of the symptoms you list such as frequent urination are symtpoms of type 1 diabetes. i'm not saying you have it but it is worth being checked out. as for the dizzy feelings after sugar it's hard to say. i would aim to eat balanced meals with a protein healthy fat whole grains and fruits and vegetables. if you eat sugar do so after a balanced meal or snack. eating sugary foods on an empty stomach may contribute to the dizzy feelings. the best possible thing to do is get a physical that includes lab work to make sure everything is okay. in the meantime focus on taking care of yourself by eating well and getting sleep.

i am getting dizzy when i eat sugar and my legs also feel numb. . i am just under 5'7 and weigh 130 lbs. i am 18 and just came to college and i have had really bad allergies. i go to washington state university in pullman wa. i have also been sick the majority of the time i've been here. i have had multiple colds and had the flu once. i have been here since august and my eating habits have gotten worse but i haven't gained weight. i am starting to feel dizzy when i eat sugary foods and my legs sometimes feel numb. i also have to urinate frequently.

i am not a doctor but wanted to respond to the nutritional aspects. some of the symptoms you list such as frequent urination are symtpoms of type 1 diabetes. i'm not saying you have it but it is worth being checked out. as for the dizzy feelings after sugar it's hard to say. i would aim to eat balanced meals with a protein healthy fat whole grains and fruits and vegetables. if you eat sugar do so after a balanced meal or snack. eating sugary foods on an empty stomach may contribute to the dizzy feelings. the best possible thing to do is get a physical that includes lab work to make sure everything is okay. in the meantime focus on taking care of yourself by eating well and getting sleep.

what does it mean when your blood sugar drops to 57? . my grandmother has type 2 diabetes and she was wondering what a reading of 57 is. that is a low blood sugar reading. the american diabetes association recommends 70-180mg/dl for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes. before meals it's 70-130mg/dl and 180mg/dl or less after meals. more or less blood sugar levels may be recommended based on individual circumstances. if your grandmother continues to experience low blood sugars she should see her healthcare provider. she may need changes in the medications she is taking. for more on managing blood sugars see this webmd article.

what does it mean when your blood sugar drops to 57? . my grandmother has type 2 diabetes and she was wondering what a reading of 57 is.

that is a low blood sugar reading. the american diabetes association recommends 70-180mg/dl for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes. before meals it's 70-130mg/dl and 180mg/dl or less after meals. more or less blood sugar levels may be recommended based on individual circumstances. if your grandmother continues to experience low blood sugars she should see her healthcare provider. she may need changes in the medications she is taking. for more on managing blood sugars see this webmd article.

what ingredients should be avoided for someone who has a gluten sensitivity? . i've been tested for celiac and that's not the issue. it's just a gluten sensitivity but i'm unsure what all i should avoid besides wheat barley rye and being cautious of soy products. gluten is a protein found in wheat rye barley and crossbred hybrids of these grains. the good news is many foods are naturally free of gluten including fruits vegetables lean proteins nuts oils and dairy. the nutrition label can help you determine which products gluten free. the term "gluten-free" can be helpful but is not a regulated claim even though the fda is working to define it. when you read a label look for gluten-containing ingredients including wheat barley rye oats (due to likely cross-contamination) brewers' yeast and malt (beer). labeling laws require allergens to be labeled including wheat proteins so any food that says "contains wheat" is off limits. this does not apply to barley rye and oats or items that may have been cross contaminated so if there is any doubt contact the manufacturer. you might want to discuss with your healthcare provider if you can tolerate small amounts of gluten. if you can you may not need to be as vigilant as those with celiac. for more on going gluten-free check out this slideshow.

what ingredients should be avoided for someone who has a gluten sensitivity? . i've been tested for celiac and that's not the issue. it's just a gluten sensitivity but i'm unsure what all i should avoid besides wheat barley rye and being cautious of soy products.

gluten is a protein found in wheat rye barley and crossbred hybrids of these grains. the good news is many foods are naturally free of gluten including fruits vegetables lean proteins nuts oils and dairy. the nutrition label can help you determine which products gluten free. the term "gluten-free" can be helpful but is not a regulated claim even though the fda is working to define it. when you read a label look for gluten-containing ingredients including wheat barley rye oats (due to likely cross-contamination) brewers' yeast and malt (beer). labeling laws require allergens to be labeled including wheat proteins so any food that says "contains wheat" is off limits. this does not apply to barley rye and oats or items that may have been cross contaminated so if there is any doubt contact the manufacturer. you might want to discuss with your healthcare provider if you can tolerate small amounts of gluten. if you can you may not need to be as vigilant as those with celiac. for more on going gluten-free check out this slideshow.

low carb diet cause high pottasium? i cannot find any research to show that low carbohydrate diets increase potassium levels. in fact low carbohydrate diets tend to be low in potassium since it is found in plant foods including potatoes fruits and vegetables. for more on source of potassium see this article. but potassium is also an electrolyte that can increase or decrease due to medical problems such as kidney and heart failure that aren't necessarily related to dietary intake. for the person with kidney damage (called renal failure) not yet on dialysis high protein is not recommended. if you are concerned about your potassium levels see your healthcare provider to see if something else is going on.

low carb diet cause high pottasium?

i cannot find any research to show that low carbohydrate diets increase potassium levels. in fact low carbohydrate diets tend to be low in potassium since it is found in plant foods including potatoes fruits and vegetables. for more on source of potassium see this article. but potassium is also an electrolyte that can increase or decrease due to medical problems such as kidney and heart failure that aren't necessarily related to dietary intake. for the person with kidney damage (called renal failure) not yet on dialysis high protein is not recommended. if you are concerned about your potassium levels see your healthcare provider to see if something else is going on.

i am on a low residue diet can i have items with modified corn starch? i know i can't have corn or cornbread. i am trying to stick to this low residue diet as strictly as possible and don't want to eat anything i'm not supposed to because my crohn's is severe right now. even this diet has me in the bathroom numerous times a day still. a low residue diet is one that is low in fiber and hard-to-digest foods. modified corn starch is used in food products as a thickening agent and is not the same as eating real corn. i see no reason why you couldn't consume products that contain this ingredient. if you are concerned check with your healthcare provider. you also might want to see a registered dietitian as each person with ibd reacts differently to food. you can ask your doctor for a referral or go to eatight. org. good luck!

i am on a low residue diet can i have items with modified corn starch? i know i can't have corn or cornbread. i am trying to stick to this low residue diet as strictly as possible and don't want to eat anything i'm not supposed to because my crohn's is severe right now. even this diet has me in the bathroom numerous times a day still.

a low residue diet is one that is low in fiber and hard-to-digest foods. modified corn starch is used in food products as a thickening agent and is not the same as eating real corn. i see no reason why you couldn't consume products that contain this ingredient. if you are concerned check with your healthcare provider. you also might want to see a registered dietitian as each person with ibd reacts differently to food. you can ask your doctor for a referral or go to eatight. org. good luck!

coworker says that gluten is addictive in the same manner as an opiate and in fact hits the same receptors is this true? . a coworker says he isn't celiac but is sensitive to gluten. he also claims that it is an addiction and in fact gluten hits the same receptors in the brain as opioids. in fact not wanting to just give up gluten is a sign that your addicted. this all of course sounds like nonsense to me. i couldn't find any unbiased answer via google as far as the opioid/gluten link. though celiac is only 1% of the population he claims that 1 in 8 actually are sensitive but just don't know it. . thanks . alex first off whenever someone makes strong claims like that always ask them for the research they use to support those claims. because what happens is a complicated scientific manner gets translated into simple terms and a lot of the key information is lost. it's like a bad game of telephone. there is a theory called the "opioid excess theory" that certain people do not fully breakdown proteins such as gluten or casein and they remain as peptides that have an opioid-like effect. it has been hypothesized that long-term exposure to opiate peptides can affect the brain. it is thought that these peptides bind to opioid receptors in the brain which is similar to morphine-like substances. this is why gluten free diets are sometimes recommended for children with autism or attention deficit disorder. unfortunately there is not clear evidence that this diet works for every child suffering with such problems although there is quite a bit of antidotal evidence. i don't know of any research showing this occurs with gluten insensitive individuals. this is more of a theory focused on children with behavioral issues that may be applicable for teh general population but that is a big may. we need more research! always check with your healthcare provider before making chagnes in your diet such as giving up gluten.

coworker says that gluten is addictive in the same manner as an opiate and in fact hits the same receptors is this true? . a coworker says he isn't celiac but is sensitive to gluten. he also claims that it is an addiction and in fact gluten hits the same receptors in the brain as opioids. in fact not wanting to just give up gluten is a sign that your addicted. this all of course sounds like nonsense to me. i couldn't find any unbiased answer via google as far as the opioid/gluten link. though celiac is only 1% of the population he claims that 1 in 8 actually are sensitive but just don't know it. . thanks . alex

first off whenever someone makes strong claims like that always ask them for the research they use to support those claims. because what happens is a complicated scientific manner gets translated into simple terms and a lot of the key information is lost. it's like a bad game of telephone. there is a theory called the "opioid excess theory" that certain people do not fully breakdown proteins such as gluten or casein and they remain as peptides that have an opioid-like effect. it has been hypothesized that long-term exposure to opiate peptides can affect the brain. it is thought that these peptides bind to opioid receptors in the brain which is similar to morphine-like substances. this is why gluten free diets are sometimes recommended for children with autism or attention deficit disorder. unfortunately there is not clear evidence that this diet works for every child suffering with such problems although there is quite a bit of antidotal evidence. i don't know of any research showing this occurs with gluten insensitive individuals. this is more of a theory focused on children with behavioral issues that may be applicable for teh general population but that is a big may. we need more research! always check with your healthcare provider before making chagnes in your diet such as giving up gluten.

i am hungry all the time no matter what or how much i eat. what could be causing this? . i am not on a diet although i try to eat healthy foods lots of veggies and no "snack foods" i get plenty of sleep at night but i still feel tired all day. my life is not highly stressful. no matter how much i eat in a meal or how often i eat i'm hungry constantly even immediately after eating. it sounds like your diet may be out of balance. make sure to include 3-5 food groups with main meals and 2-3 with snacks (lean protein whole grains fruit vegetables dairy healthy fats). for example a salad with veggies and dressing includes vegetables and healthy fats but that alone is usually not enough to keep you full. so add a protein source to it (beans/chicken) and round it a piece of whole grain bread and a side of yogurt. the goal is to include foods with a high satiety value meaning they take longer to digest and keep you fuller longer. here are some ways to increase the satiety power of your meals: make sure most of your meals have a source of protein. protein is the most filling of the macronutrients (carbohydrates protein and fat). so include nuts on your cereal a boiled egg or chicken on salads and build your dinner meals around a lean protein source. include healthy fats with your meals. fat also helps to slow digestion and is satisfying. try chopped avocado on salads nuts topped on yogurt and veggies sauteed in olive oil. a healthy fat source at every meal will increase satisfaction. fiber-rich foods are also filling. include fruits and veggies with meals (as you have) whole grains beans/legumes and nuts and seeds. while it's great to eat healthy make sure you eat meals you enjoy that also taste good. that include sweets in moderation. a small piece of dark chocolate or cookie after a meal can increase satisfaction and help keep cravings at bay. keep trying different things until you find meals that are not only healthy but satisfying. i am not an expert and am only answering from my own experience. even back to when i was younger i can remember always being hungry and always eating. people used to comment on how much i ate and that i didn't gain an ounce. i also try to eat healthy and love vegetables. two years ago i was diagnosed with hypoglycemia- low blood sugar- not due to diabetes. especially around the time of my period my blood sugar is hard to control. i feel like i'm starving and of course crave chocolate! i usually give in and then that starts a viscious cycle with my blood sugars. i try to have a variety of vegetables fruits cheeses peanut butter and whole grain snacks (wheat thins triscuits etc) on hand. so if you are feeling the signs- shaky dizzy weak grouchy feel like you could eat a freakin' cow lol! . you may want to have your blood sugars tested. you say that you sleep all night and are still tired the next day. i had this problem for years and it turned out that i have sleep apnea. sleep apnea interferes with rem sleep and though it seems that you sleep all night you are waking up a lot. sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea or for any other reason can cause an imbalance in leptin and grehlin. these hormones affect appetite. i would eat a big supper and in an hour i was physically hungry again and wanting to eat another full meal. i gained 15 pounds in about 3 months before i got treatment for the apnea. you might ask your doctor to assess you for sleep apnea or other sleep problems. you could have low blood sugar or low blood pressure. you might need to go to the doctor for some blood tests. also i have the same problem too. the doctor told me it could be my medication for my thyroid condition. how are you doing with your issue? i feel like this is really rare and you probably would know by now if you have this. prader-willi syndrome will give you an unsatisfiable craving for food (if you are born with this you will have had this eating problem your whole life).

i am hungry all the time no matter what or how much i eat. what could be causing this? . i am not on a diet although i try to eat healthy foods lots of veggies and no "snack foods" i get plenty of sleep at night but i still feel tired all day. my life is not highly stressful. no matter how much i eat in a meal or how often i eat i'm hungry constantly even immediately after eating.

it sounds like your diet may be out of balance. make sure to include 3-5 food groups with main meals and 2-3 with snacks (lean protein whole grains fruit vegetables dairy healthy fats). for example a salad with veggies and dressing includes vegetables and healthy fats but that alone is usually not enough to keep you full. so add a protein source to it (beans/chicken) and round it a piece of whole grain bread and a side of yogurt. the goal is to include foods with a high satiety value meaning they take longer to digest and keep you fuller longer. here are some ways to increase the satiety power of your meals: make sure most of your meals have a source of protein. protein is the most filling of the macronutrients (carbohydrates protein and fat). so include nuts on your cereal a boiled egg or chicken on salads and build your dinner meals around a lean protein source. include healthy fats with your meals. fat also helps to slow digestion and is satisfying. try chopped avocado on salads nuts topped on yogurt and veggies sauteed in olive oil. a healthy fat source at every meal will increase satisfaction. fiber-rich foods are also filling. include fruits and veggies with meals (as you have) whole grains beans/legumes and nuts and seeds. while it's great to eat healthy make sure you eat meals you enjoy that also taste good. that include sweets in moderation. a small piece of dark chocolate or cookie after a meal can increase satisfaction and help keep cravings at bay. keep trying different things until you find meals that are not only healthy but satisfying. i am not an expert and am only answering from my own experience. even back to when i was younger i can remember always being hungry and always eating. people used to comment on how much i ate and that i didn't gain an ounce. i also try to eat healthy and love vegetables. two years ago i was diagnosed with hypoglycemia- low blood sugar- not due to diabetes. especially around the time of my period my blood sugar is hard to control. i feel like i'm starving and of course crave chocolate! i usually give in and then that starts a viscious cycle with my blood sugars. i try to have a variety of vegetables fruits cheeses peanut butter and whole grain snacks (wheat thins triscuits etc) on hand. so if you are feeling the signs- shaky dizzy weak grouchy feel like you could eat a freakin' cow lol! . you may want to have your blood sugars tested. you say that you sleep all night and are still tired the next day. i had this problem for years and it turned out that i have sleep apnea. sleep apnea interferes with rem sleep and though it seems that you sleep all night you are waking up a lot. sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea or for any other reason can cause an imbalance in leptin and grehlin. these hormones affect appetite. i would eat a big supper and in an hour i was physically hungry again and wanting to eat another full meal. i gained 15 pounds in about 3 months before i got treatment for the apnea. you might ask your doctor to assess you for sleep apnea or other sleep problems. you could have low blood sugar or low blood pressure. you might need to go to the doctor for some blood tests. also i have the same problem too. the doctor told me it could be my medication for my thyroid condition. how are you doing with your issue? i feel like this is really rare and you probably would know by now if you have this. prader-willi syndrome will give you an unsatisfiable craving for food (if you are born with this you will have had this eating problem your whole life).

had a ferritin test. came back as. 8 (point <positive_smiley> besides iron supplements anything else to do? . male runner. last few months have not been feeling well when running. very heavy feeling and not to run paces i could easily do 6 months a go. knowing how important iron is for carry red blood cells i had my ferritin checked. test came back with a. 8 (yes decimal is in right place) lab said it was the lowest ever seen. i am a light eater and while not a pure vegetarian i do not eat much meat just a little chicken and fish. anything else i need to do beside taking ferrus sulfate? the best thing to do is work with your healthcare provider about how to get your iron levels back up right now. in addition to supplementation increasing dietary iron is important in the long run to keep this problem from recurring here are ways to increase iron and iron absorption in your diet: iron from animal foods are better absorbed than plant sources so make a point to include those items you like such as chicken and fish. add plant sources of iron to your diet including cereals fortified with iron beans/legumes soy beans tofu pumpkin/squash seeds spinach raisins broccoli and bread. to increase their absorption add vitamin c sources such as orange juice tomatoes broccoli and strawberries. examples include vitamin-c rich fruit topped on your cereal or beans cooked in a tomato-based sauce. include animal sources of iron with vegetable sources also increases the amount of iron absorbed (e. g. meat chili or beans as a side dish with chicken). for more ideas on iron-rich food sources read this article <link> i have had trouble with low iron and cant take iron pills due to acid reflux so my dr sent me to a cancer dr and he gave me iron ivs and it helped dramatically i felt betters in days

had a ferritin test. came back as. 8 (point <positive_smiley> besides iron supplements anything else to do? . male runner. last few months have not been feeling well when running. very heavy feeling and not to run paces i could easily do 6 months a go. knowing how important iron is for carry red blood cells i had my ferritin checked. test came back with a. 8 (yes decimal is in right place) lab said it was the lowest ever seen. i am a light eater and while not a pure vegetarian i do not eat much meat just a little chicken and fish. anything else i need to do beside taking ferrus sulfate?

the best thing to do is work with your healthcare provider about how to get your iron levels back up right now. in addition to supplementation increasing dietary iron is important in the long run to keep this problem from recurring here are ways to increase iron and iron absorption in your diet: iron from animal foods are better absorbed than plant sources so make a point to include those items you like such as chicken and fish. add plant sources of iron to your diet including cereals fortified with iron beans/legumes soy beans tofu pumpkin/squash seeds spinach raisins broccoli and bread. to increase their absorption add vitamin c sources such as orange juice tomatoes broccoli and strawberries. examples include vitamin-c rich fruit topped on your cereal or beans cooked in a tomato-based sauce. include animal sources of iron with vegetable sources also increases the amount of iron absorbed (e. g. meat chili or beans as a side dish with chicken). for more ideas on iron-rich food sources read this article <link> i have had trouble with low iron and cant take iron pills due to acid reflux so my dr sent me to a cancer dr and he gave me iron ivs and it helped dramatically i felt betters in days

does white tea have the same health benefits as green tea especially fat burning benefits. both white and green teas come from leaves of the same plant (camellia sinensis) and are the least processed of all the teas. for this reason green and white teas have similar health benefits. green tea is used more in studies because it is readily available and more popular than white tea. the key difference between the two teas is white tea leaves are picked earlier (younger) and are less processed than green tea. the benefit is higher levels of antioxidants and polyphenols with research showing white tea may be the most effective tea in helping prevent cancer. i don't know of any studies showing that they are comparable on fat oxidation but i would assume it would be similar. so if you enjoy white tea drink away and reap the health benefits. for more on key differences in teas see this article <link>

does white tea have the same health benefits as green tea especially fat burning benefits.

both white and green teas come from leaves of the same plant (camellia sinensis) and are the least processed of all the teas. for this reason green and white teas have similar health benefits. green tea is used more in studies because it is readily available and more popular than white tea. the key difference between the two teas is white tea leaves are picked earlier (younger) and are less processed than green tea. the benefit is higher levels of antioxidants and polyphenols with research showing white tea may be the most effective tea in helping prevent cancer. i don't know of any studies showing that they are comparable on fat oxidation but i would assume it would be similar. so if you enjoy white tea drink away and reap the health benefits. for more on key differences in teas see this article <link>

is coffee good for your heart and how much coffee? . i heard it was good for the heart one cup a day is it true? there is emerging evidence that moderate coffee consumption is linked to decreased risk in type 2 diabetes parkinson's and liver cancer. a recent study published in circulation heart failure discussed in detail here on webmd showed moderate coffee intake was associated with lower risk of heart failure. the researchers recommended 2 average american cups of coffee as moderate which was actually 4 smaller cups in europe. it's important to remember that these studies only show associations and do not prove cause and effect. but if you love coffee you can feel good about making it a part of your healthy diet. i know i do!

is coffee good for your heart and how much coffee? . i heard it was good for the heart one cup a day is it true?

there is emerging evidence that moderate coffee consumption is linked to decreased risk in type 2 diabetes parkinson's and liver cancer. a recent study published in circulation heart failure discussed in detail here on webmd showed moderate coffee intake was associated with lower risk of heart failure. the researchers recommended 2 average american cups of coffee as moderate which was actually 4 smaller cups in europe. it's important to remember that these studies only show associations and do not prove cause and effect. but if you love coffee you can feel good about making it a part of your healthy diet. i know i do!

does yogurt help with divertiulosis symptons? is there any otc meds to help improve mild case of diverticulitis? first it's important to point out the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis. diverticulosis is the formation of pouches or pockets in the colon wall. when these pouches get inflamed that is diverticulitis and it needs a doctor's attention. the typical diet recommended during inflammation (diverticulitis) is low fiber and gradually increasing fiber when things improve. but the research is not clear that high fiber diets are beneficial for preventing the disease. regardless of this ambiguity a healthy diet and lifestyle are important. see this article <link>. this has led researchers to look at changing the bacteria that resides in the gut as a way of helping people suffering with diverticulosis. there is some research that probiotics live microorganisms that are beneficial to health can delay the return of symptoms. so including foods with probiotics may be helpful such as kefir yogurt and yogurt drinks. ask your gastrointestinal doctor if he or she recommends a probiotic supplement. for more on probiotics see this article <link> good luck!

does yogurt help with divertiulosis symptons? is there any otc meds to help improve mild case of diverticulitis?

first it's important to point out the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis. diverticulosis is the formation of pouches or pockets in the colon wall. when these pouches get inflamed that is diverticulitis and it needs a doctor's attention. the typical diet recommended during inflammation (diverticulitis) is low fiber and gradually increasing fiber when things improve. but the research is not clear that high fiber diets are beneficial for preventing the disease. regardless of this ambiguity a healthy diet and lifestyle are important. see this article <link>. this has led researchers to look at changing the bacteria that resides in the gut as a way of helping people suffering with diverticulosis. there is some research that probiotics live microorganisms that are beneficial to health can delay the return of symptoms. so including foods with probiotics may be helpful such as kefir yogurt and yogurt drinks. ask your gastrointestinal doctor if he or she recommends a probiotic supplement. for more on probiotics see this article <link> good luck!

my 27 month old looks like she has all 20 teeth but complains of mouth pain and refuses food what could be problem? the best thing to do is have her see her pediatrician. it could be her teeth or another issue like reflux or oral/motor problems. short-term decreases in food intake are usually not a problem but if it's causing her food intake to decrease permanently (or causing food aversions) you need to take action. two year olds cannot always communicate what exactly is going on with them. good luck!

my 27 month old looks like she has all 20 teeth but complains of mouth pain and refuses food what could be problem?

the best thing to do is have her see her pediatrician. it could be her teeth or another issue like reflux or oral/motor problems. short-term decreases in food intake are usually not a problem but if it's causing her food intake to decrease permanently (or causing food aversions) you need to take action. two year olds cannot always communicate what exactly is going on with them. good luck!

do you have to eat oat meal every day to get the benefits? i think you are referring to the heart health benefits of consuming. the fda recommends 3g of soluble fiber (beta glucan) daily to help reduce the risk of heart disease because it helps lower cholesterol. one serving of oatmeal contains. 75g and can help you get to three grams. other foods that contain soluble fiber are cold cereals made from oats (e. g. cheerios) oat bran and barley. you can also add oats to muffins and other baked goods. so you don't have to eat oatmeal every day to get the benefits but it is a good way to get heart healthy soluble fiber in your diet. for more on oats see this article <link> oatmeal has some very beneficial health benefits but the idea of eating oatmeal every day could get very old and boring. i think the oatmeal companies would like you to do this but there are many many other ways to live a healthy lifestyle eat a healthy diet and lower your cholesterol than eating oatmeal every day. 365 days a year. for a healthy intervention to be sustainable it must be something you can tolerated. if you love oatmeal. and want to eat it every day go for it but in my opinion life is too short not to have variety and pleasure in our diets. no

do you have to eat oat meal every day to get the benefits?

i think you are referring to the heart health benefits of consuming. the fda recommends 3g of soluble fiber (beta glucan) daily to help reduce the risk of heart disease because it helps lower cholesterol. one serving of oatmeal contains. 75g and can help you get to three grams. other foods that contain soluble fiber are cold cereals made from oats (e. g. cheerios) oat bran and barley. you can also add oats to muffins and other baked goods. so you don't have to eat oatmeal every day to get the benefits but it is a good way to get heart healthy soluble fiber in your diet. for more on oats see this article <link> oatmeal has some very beneficial health benefits but the idea of eating oatmeal every day could get very old and boring. i think the oatmeal companies would like you to do this but there are many many other ways to live a healthy lifestyle eat a healthy diet and lower your cholesterol than eating oatmeal every day. 365 days a year. for a healthy intervention to be sustainable it must be something you can tolerated. if you love oatmeal. and want to eat it every day go for it but in my opinion life is too short not to have variety and pleasure in our diets. no

how much should a healthy active athletic 22 year old male weigh? that all depends on your height muscle mass and individual body type (genetics). this calculator from webmd can give you an idea of a weight that is right for you: <link>. remember that all tools including body mass index (bmi) are not perfect. bmi for instance can overestimate body fat in individuals who are very lean but weigh more like athletes and it can underestimate body fat in people who are thin but have low muscle tone. what is more important than weight is your health. getting a physical and checking cholesterol blood pressure and other labs can help you determine the current state of your health. good luck!

how much should a healthy active athletic 22 year old male weigh?

that all depends on your height muscle mass and individual body type (genetics). this calculator from webmd can give you an idea of a weight that is right for you: <link>. remember that all tools including body mass index (bmi) are not perfect. bmi for instance can overestimate body fat in individuals who are very lean but weigh more like athletes and it can underestimate body fat in people who are thin but have low muscle tone. what is more important than weight is your health. getting a physical and checking cholesterol blood pressure and other labs can help you determine the current state of your health. good luck!

i want a daily vitamin for my husband & i. i am 22 and he is 28 both fairly healthy just busy with work. any advice? . he works nights and it seems like every weekend he is not feeling 100% because of the "graveyard" like shifts. also we dont get much time to eat but what we do eat is fairly healthy. a multivitamin with minerals is fine to take one that provides 100% daily value for most vitamins and minerals is recommended. multivitamins typically don't have the recommended amount for calcium so you want to check to see how much it contains and get the rest from diet. you both need 1000mg daily and most dairy products contain 300mg (1 cup milk/yogurt/1. 5 ounce cheese). also check the amount of vitamin d it contains as the recommended amount is 600iu and some supplements have less. that being said if you are low in vitamin d you will need to take more. i recommend you see your doctor for a physical and lab work and get your vitamin d levels checked. if you are low your doctor can make recommendations about how much to take. multivitamins also don't contain potassium -- an electrolyte people fall short on with low levels being associated with elevated blood pressure. potassium is found in fruits and vegetables so make sure you get plenty of produce. multivitamins also don't contain omega-3 fatty acids such as dha and epa found in fish. eating fish twice or week can help as can getting plant sources of omega 3 fatty acids found in flax walnuts and canola oil. sleep and eating patterns make a big difference for shift workers. the following article discusses tips on how to manage food and eating to help with getting adequate sleep. <link> good luck and stay healthy!

i want a daily vitamin for my husband & i. i am 22 and he is 28 both fairly healthy just busy with work. any advice? . he works nights and it seems like every weekend he is not feeling 100% because of the "graveyard" like shifts. also we dont get much time to eat but what we do eat is fairly healthy.

a multivitamin with minerals is fine to take one that provides 100% daily value for most vitamins and minerals is recommended. multivitamins typically don't have the recommended amount for calcium so you want to check to see how much it contains and get the rest from diet. you both need 1000mg daily and most dairy products contain 300mg (1 cup milk/yogurt/1. 5 ounce cheese). also check the amount of vitamin d it contains as the recommended amount is 600iu and some supplements have less. that being said if you are low in vitamin d you will need to take more. i recommend you see your doctor for a physical and lab work and get your vitamin d levels checked. if you are low your doctor can make recommendations about how much to take. multivitamins also don't contain potassium -- an electrolyte people fall short on with low levels being associated with elevated blood pressure. potassium is found in fruits and vegetables so make sure you get plenty of produce. multivitamins also don't contain omega-3 fatty acids such as dha and epa found in fish. eating fish twice or week can help as can getting plant sources of omega 3 fatty acids found in flax walnuts and canola oil. sleep and eating patterns make a big difference for shift workers. the following article discusses tips on how to manage food and eating to help with getting adequate sleep. <link> good luck and stay healthy!

hi i'm 15 years old take nature-made b complex omega369 100mg ubiquinol daily is this okay? . i'm using nature-made super b-complex omega 3-6-9 and qunol 100mg ubuiquinol as alternative adhd medicine. i'm just concerned that these pills maybe detrimental. i've read the label on the nature-made super b-comples and it contains 6 667% daily value of thiamin 1 176% riboflavin and 250% b12. also the qunol has 100mg of pure coq10 (i've heard the reccomended amount was around 50mg) is this too much for my body to handle? should i cut the pills into smaller portions? please help! . thanks! i'm not sure why you are taking all those supplements but let's go down the list. i don't know of any evidence that shows that taking large amounts of b vitamins is beneficial or particularly harmful. if you don't eat fish twice a week taking fish oil high in omega 3 fatty acids dha and epa can help but americans get more than enough omega 6 fatty acids so i'm not sure why this would be needed in a supplement. there seems to be some research that qunol (coenzyme10) can help people who take cholesterol lowering medications who have lower levels in the body but not sure how it helps the general population. i'm not familiar with ubuiquinol but like any supplement check to see if there is any research to show its safety and effectiveness. supplements are not regulated by the fda so safety has to be demonstrated by the company. according to a recent study in pediatrics teenagers fall short on various nutrients including magnesium phosphorus and vitamins a c and e. so if you feel your diet is lacking include a multivitamin that provides 100% daily value for the majority of vitamins and minerals. many people (of all ages) need to supplement with vitamin d because they get little sunshine and foods are generally low in this vitamin. recommendations for calcium at your age are 1300mg because this is a peak time for bone growth. one cup of milk 1. 5 ounce cheese and 6-8 ounce yogurt contains about 300mg calcium so if you are falling short you may want to consider supplementation. no supplement can make up for a diet poor in nutrition. i always recommend a food first strategy but sometimes supplementation is needed to fill nutrition gaps. and most importantly make sure supplements have the research behind them to show they are safe and effective. always check with your healthcare provider about supplements you take.

hi i'm 15 years old take nature-made b complex omega369 100mg ubiquinol daily is this okay? . i'm using nature-made super b-complex omega 3-6-9 and qunol 100mg ubuiquinol as alternative adhd medicine. i'm just concerned that these pills maybe detrimental. i've read the label on the nature-made super b-comples and it contains 6 667% daily value of thiamin 1 176% riboflavin and 250% b12. also the qunol has 100mg of pure coq10 (i've heard the reccomended amount was around 50mg) is this too much for my body to handle? should i cut the pills into smaller portions? please help! . thanks!

i'm not sure why you are taking all those supplements but let's go down the list. i don't know of any evidence that shows that taking large amounts of b vitamins is beneficial or particularly harmful. if you don't eat fish twice a week taking fish oil high in omega 3 fatty acids dha and epa can help but americans get more than enough omega 6 fatty acids so i'm not sure why this would be needed in a supplement. there seems to be some research that qunol (coenzyme10) can help people who take cholesterol lowering medications who have lower levels in the body but not sure how it helps the general population. i'm not familiar with ubuiquinol but like any supplement check to see if there is any research to show its safety and effectiveness. supplements are not regulated by the fda so safety has to be demonstrated by the company. according to a recent study in pediatrics teenagers fall short on various nutrients including magnesium phosphorus and vitamins a c and e. so if you feel your diet is lacking include a multivitamin that provides 100% daily value for the majority of vitamins and minerals. many people (of all ages) need to supplement with vitamin d because they get little sunshine and foods are generally low in this vitamin. recommendations for calcium at your age are 1300mg because this is a peak time for bone growth. one cup of milk 1. 5 ounce cheese and 6-8 ounce yogurt contains about 300mg calcium so if you are falling short you may want to consider supplementation. no supplement can make up for a diet poor in nutrition. i always recommend a food first strategy but sometimes supplementation is needed to fill nutrition gaps. and most importantly make sure supplements have the research behind them to show they are safe and effective. always check with your healthcare provider about supplements you take.

are there any multi-vitamins for women w/out vitamin a? i currently have to take 10 000 iu of vitamin a palmitate per dr. my eye specialist has me on vitamin a palmitate for my retinitis pigmentosa; but i would also like to take a multi-vitamin for women. however i cannot find any out there that do not have vitamin a. most multivitamins contain vitamin a because they provide all the vitamins recommended. you may not need to take a multivitamin if you eat right and consume fortified foods. in fact research hasn't shown that multivitamins protect against chronic disease and in some cases can lead to excesses of certain nutrients due to fortifcation and enrichment of food. most people fall short on vitamin d and calcium so you can take those separately. potassium is another shortfall nutrient but it isn't in multis and can be increased with eating more produce (fruits and vegetables). women capable of becoming pregnant should take daily folic acid. older individuals may need additional vitamin b12 due to decreased absorption. i recommend seeing a registered dietitian to discover which nutrients you are lacking and developing a plan for getting those nutrients from food and/or supplements. to find an rd go to eatright. org.

are there any multi-vitamins for women w/out vitamin a? i currently have to take 10 000 iu of vitamin a palmitate per dr. my eye specialist has me on vitamin a palmitate for my retinitis pigmentosa; but i would also like to take a multi-vitamin for women. however i cannot find any out there that do not have vitamin a.

most multivitamins contain vitamin a because they provide all the vitamins recommended. you may not need to take a multivitamin if you eat right and consume fortified foods. in fact research hasn't shown that multivitamins protect against chronic disease and in some cases can lead to excesses of certain nutrients due to fortifcation and enrichment of food. most people fall short on vitamin d and calcium so you can take those separately. potassium is another shortfall nutrient but it isn't in multis and can be increased with eating more produce (fruits and vegetables). women capable of becoming pregnant should take daily folic acid. older individuals may need additional vitamin b12 due to decreased absorption. i recommend seeing a registered dietitian to discover which nutrients you are lacking and developing a plan for getting those nutrients from food and/or supplements. to find an rd go to eatright. org.

where can someone with multiple medical diet restrictions go to create a plan taylored to their specific health issues? . my mother's been diagnosed with acid reflux and several years ago she had part of her pancreas removed. so we need to create a healthy diet that keeps in mind both medical conditioins. she needs a comprehensive diet to keep dietary mistakes low. after her surgery she cut out sugar and potassium. now she needs to avoid foods that aggravate reflux which includes those sugar substitues. . . is there a service where you can input the foods you must avoid and a healthy diet is designed for you? the best thing to do is see a registered dietitian who can take your mother's dietary restrictions food preferences and nutritional needs into account. while some online services might provide some guidelines it does not replace a health professional with the knowledge and the ability to personalize information. go to eatright. org to find a registered dietitian in your area. good luck!

where can someone with multiple medical diet restrictions go to create a plan taylored to their specific health issues? . my mother's been diagnosed with acid reflux and several years ago she had part of her pancreas removed. so we need to create a healthy diet that keeps in mind both medical conditioins. she needs a comprehensive diet to keep dietary mistakes low. after her surgery she cut out sugar and potassium. now she needs to avoid foods that aggravate reflux which includes those sugar substitues. . . is there a service where you can input the foods you must avoid and a healthy diet is designed for you?

the best thing to do is see a registered dietitian who can take your mother's dietary restrictions food preferences and nutritional needs into account. while some online services might provide some guidelines it does not replace a health professional with the knowledge and the ability to personalize information. go to eatright. org to find a registered dietitian in your area. good luck!

where is the best place to start learning to become a healthy more active individual? the web is full of healthy-related advice which can be overwhelming. you want to narrow it down to advice that is realistic and credible. you can start with the living healthy section of webmd <link>. webmd has a number of blogs you can follow including everyday fitness <link> real life nutrition <link> and sleep well <link>. if you would like more tailored advice for nutrition see a registered dietitian -- go to eatright. org to find one in your area. and for beyond basic exercise advice you can start with a certified personal trainer -- see this article for the smart way to choose one <link> most importantly take it one small step at a time. while its popular to make dramatic changes they are less likely to stick. gradual changes that fit your lifestyle and personal preferences are more likely to have staying powers and be enjoyable. good luck!

where is the best place to start learning to become a healthy more active individual?

the web is full of healthy-related advice which can be overwhelming. you want to narrow it down to advice that is realistic and credible. you can start with the living healthy section of webmd <link>. webmd has a number of blogs you can follow including everyday fitness <link> real life nutrition <link> and sleep well <link>. if you would like more tailored advice for nutrition see a registered dietitian -- go to eatright. org to find one in your area. and for beyond basic exercise advice you can start with a certified personal trainer -- see this article for the smart way to choose one <link> most importantly take it one small step at a time. while its popular to make dramatic changes they are less likely to stick. gradual changes that fit your lifestyle and personal preferences are more likely to have staying powers and be enjoyable. good luck!

my sister is sick and in bed 95% of the time. how many calories does her body need to maintain? . my sister has illnesses that keep her in bed almost all the time how many calories should she take in for her organs to function. she doesn't eat very often. it is difficult to say how many calories she needs because i don't know her height weight or which illnesses she has. some illnesses increase metabolic rate even when a person isn't active. this webmd calculator can give you an idea of her general caloric needs. <link> but i recommend seeing a registered dietitian to better assess her calorie/nutrient needs and provide nutrition recommendations. some dietitians can visit people at their home so ask her doctor for a referral. otherwise go to eatright. org to find a dietitian near you.

my sister is sick and in bed 95% of the time. how many calories does her body need to maintain? . my sister has illnesses that keep her in bed almost all the time how many calories should she take in for her organs to function. she doesn't eat very often.

it is difficult to say how many calories she needs because i don't know her height weight or which illnesses she has. some illnesses increase metabolic rate even when a person isn't active. this webmd calculator can give you an idea of her general caloric needs. <link> but i recommend seeing a registered dietitian to better assess her calorie/nutrient needs and provide nutrition recommendations. some dietitians can visit people at their home so ask her doctor for a referral. otherwise go to eatright. org to find a dietitian near you.

how can i reduce my iron levels? . my iron (per blood test) is 266. my doctor wants me to lower my iron. is there a diet plan out there that will help me accomplish that? this is bewildering to me. 3yrs ago my doctor had me on iron because it was low. what can trigger it to be high now? many factors can change your body's need for iron. for example going through menopause puts women at lower risk for iron deficiency due to the loss of menses. many times someone starts to take iron supplements and also increases iron in their diet meaning they eventually get too much iron once their stores are repleted. here are some ways to decrease your iron intake: if you take a multivitamin take one without iron check the label and eliminate foods fortifed with iron (e. g. cereals energy bars waffles etc. ) lastly you can decrease the amount of meat products you eat. the iron in animal foods (heme) is better absorbed than plant foods (none-heme). this article outlines which foods are high in iron <link> make sure you continue to work with your healthcare provider and check your iron levels so the other problem doesn't come back. seeing a registered dietitian can also help. you can find one at eatright. org.

how can i reduce my iron levels? . my iron (per blood test) is 266. my doctor wants me to lower my iron. is there a diet plan out there that will help me accomplish that? this is bewildering to me. 3yrs ago my doctor had me on iron because it was low. what can trigger it to be high now?

many factors can change your body's need for iron. for example going through menopause puts women at lower risk for iron deficiency due to the loss of menses. many times someone starts to take iron supplements and also increases iron in their diet meaning they eventually get too much iron once their stores are repleted. here are some ways to decrease your iron intake: if you take a multivitamin take one without iron check the label and eliminate foods fortifed with iron (e. g. cereals energy bars waffles etc. ) lastly you can decrease the amount of meat products you eat. the iron in animal foods (heme) is better absorbed than plant foods (none-heme). this article outlines which foods are high in iron <link> make sure you continue to work with your healthcare provider and check your iron levels so the other problem doesn't come back. seeing a registered dietitian can also help. you can find one at eatright. org.

can you give me a diet & fitness plan for diverticulosis pad spinal stenosis disc degeneration. osteoarthritis knee? when you are dealing with multiple medical conditions like these it's best to see a registered dietitian and physical therapist. the rd can take into account your health conditions cooking abilities and personal preferences/lifestyle factors when it comes to planning and preparing food. the physical therapist can make sure the acitivities you choose help (and not harm) your physical conditions. you can find a dietitian in your area at eatright. org. and your doctor should be able to refer you to a physical therapist. good luck!

can you give me a diet & fitness plan for diverticulosis pad spinal stenosis disc degeneration. osteoarthritis knee?

when you are dealing with multiple medical conditions like these it's best to see a registered dietitian and physical therapist. the rd can take into account your health conditions cooking abilities and personal preferences/lifestyle factors when it comes to planning and preparing food. the physical therapist can make sure the acitivities you choose help (and not harm) your physical conditions. you can find a dietitian in your area at eatright. org. and your doctor should be able to refer you to a physical therapist. good luck!

my son is 15 @5'1" 120lbs. what can be done to help him grow. i am 5'1" my husband is 5'9". we are concerned about his height and want to make sure there is nothing we should be doing i. e. is there a medical condition we should check in to- pituitary? are there any vitamins/nutrients he should be taking? etc. although his voice hasn't changed yet there are some signs of puberty in progress. ( we want to give him any benefit that might be available or rather we don't want to overlook any possiblities). you son is not done growing by a long shot. in fact his major growth spurt (puberty) has probably just started which is later than girls but lasts longer. while girls are typically done growing around 16-18 years boys don't stop growing until 18-20 years of age two years later. boys can grow up to 4 inches a year during this time! muscle growth is dependent on increases in testosterone and the beginning of puberty and that can vary from child to child. as for nutrition provide your son with regular meals and snacks and allow him to eat to his appetite. include lean protein sources fruits vegetables whole grains low fat dairy and healthy fats and nutrition-poor foods in moderation. if he is erratic with his eating a multivitamin can help. if you are concerned about his height or any underlying medical issues see his pediatrician but try not to make a big deal of it. if everything is okay from a health standpoint he will grow the way nature intended. he may just be a late bloomer!

my son is 15 @5'1" 120lbs. what can be done to help him grow. i am 5'1" my husband is 5'9". we are concerned about his height and want to make sure there is nothing we should be doing i. e. is there a medical condition we should check in to- pituitary? are there any vitamins/nutrients he should be taking? etc. although his voice hasn't changed yet there are some signs of puberty in progress. ( we want to give him any benefit that might be available or rather we don't want to overlook any possiblities).

you son is not done growing by a long shot. in fact his major growth spurt (puberty) has probably just started which is later than girls but lasts longer. while girls are typically done growing around 16-18 years boys don't stop growing until 18-20 years of age two years later. boys can grow up to 4 inches a year during this time! muscle growth is dependent on increases in testosterone and the beginning of puberty and that can vary from child to child. as for nutrition provide your son with regular meals and snacks and allow him to eat to his appetite. include lean protein sources fruits vegetables whole grains low fat dairy and healthy fats and nutrition-poor foods in moderation. if he is erratic with his eating a multivitamin can help. if you are concerned about his height or any underlying medical issues see his pediatrician but try not to make a big deal of it. if everything is okay from a health standpoint he will grow the way nature intended. he may just be a late bloomer!

can you take too much protein (as in protein shakes food vitamins etc? ) there is a pretty wide acceptable range of protein recommended by the institute of medicine from 10-35% of calories. for a 2000 calorie diet that would be 50g to 175g. for the average healthy person high levels of protein in the diet is usually not an issue although there is some evidence that protein intake 2-3 times the recommended amount contributes to urinary calcium loss and could predispose someone to bone loss. people with renal (kidney) problems and diabetics who are at increased risk for such issues should not consume excess protein. the bigger issue is that if protein is high fat and carbohydrate intake also change. a balance of all three macronutrients is important for good health including healthy carbs (45-65% such as fruits vegetables whole grains and bean/legumes and healthy fats (20-35%)such as vegetable oil avocados nuts and seeds. diets that exclude entire food groups are not recommended by health professionals. seeing a registered dietitian can help you get personalized counseling on the right amount of protein for you. for more on protein needs see this helpful webmd article <link>

can you take too much protein (as in protein shakes food vitamins etc? )

there is a pretty wide acceptable range of protein recommended by the institute of medicine from 10-35% of calories. for a 2000 calorie diet that would be 50g to 175g. for the average healthy person high levels of protein in the diet is usually not an issue although there is some evidence that protein intake 2-3 times the recommended amount contributes to urinary calcium loss and could predispose someone to bone loss. people with renal (kidney) problems and diabetics who are at increased risk for such issues should not consume excess protein. the bigger issue is that if protein is high fat and carbohydrate intake also change. a balance of all three macronutrients is important for good health including healthy carbs (45-65% such as fruits vegetables whole grains and bean/legumes and healthy fats (20-35%)such as vegetable oil avocados nuts and seeds. diets that exclude entire food groups are not recommended by health professionals. seeing a registered dietitian can help you get personalized counseling on the right amount of protein for you. for more on protein needs see this helpful webmd article <link>

i am trying to stay away from glucose. i need a food plan that doesn't have glucose. it is uncommon to follow a low glucose diet as it is found in many carbohydrate foods and a true allergy is rare. table sugar or sucrose is made up of two simple sugars fructose and glucose. fruits and vegetables also contain both fructose and glucose. lactose the sugar in milk is made up of the simple sugars glucose and galactose. glucose is also part of corn syrup high fructose corn syrup honey and other syrups. you may have been advised to follow a low sugar diet or low glycemic diet. that would mean choosing whole foods without added sugars such as fruits vegetables whole grains lean meats unsweetened dairy products. check labels for words that are code for sugar such as maltose dextrose brown rice syrup high fructose corn syrup malt syrup molasses cane sugar corn sweetener raw sugar fruit juice concentrate syrup honey and evaporated cane juice. for more on hidden foods with added sugars see this article <link> this article reviews a low glycemic diet <link> always check with a healthcare provider when following a restricted diet.

i am trying to stay away from glucose. i need a food plan that doesn't have glucose.

it is uncommon to follow a low glucose diet as it is found in many carbohydrate foods and a true allergy is rare. table sugar or sucrose is made up of two simple sugars fructose and glucose. fruits and vegetables also contain both fructose and glucose. lactose the sugar in milk is made up of the simple sugars glucose and galactose. glucose is also part of corn syrup high fructose corn syrup honey and other syrups. you may have been advised to follow a low sugar diet or low glycemic diet. that would mean choosing whole foods without added sugars such as fruits vegetables whole grains lean meats unsweetened dairy products. check labels for words that are code for sugar such as maltose dextrose brown rice syrup high fructose corn syrup malt syrup molasses cane sugar corn sweetener raw sugar fruit juice concentrate syrup honey and evaporated cane juice. for more on hidden foods with added sugars see this article <link> this article reviews a low glycemic diet <link> always check with a healthcare provider when following a restricted diet.

can biotin cause weight gain. started taking bioting to improve hair skin and nails but have been reading this causes weight gain. is this true? there is no research that biotin causes weight gain. weight gain is typically caused by a calorie imbalance and certain medications but not vitamins. a balanced diet is more effective than supplements which is explained in this post: <link> for more specifics on biotin uses evidence and side effects visit this page: <link> no

can biotin cause weight gain. started taking bioting to improve hair skin and nails but have been reading this causes weight gain. is this true?

there is no research that biotin causes weight gain. weight gain is typically caused by a calorie imbalance and certain medications but not vitamins. a balanced diet is more effective than supplements which is explained in this post: <link> for more specifics on biotin uses evidence and side effects visit this page: <link> no

what is the difference between healthy and unhealthy fat? most food contains several kinds of fat and some are better for you than others. some fat is needed in your diet so it’s not a good idea to completely eliminate all fat. instead choose foods with healthier fats and enjoy them in moderation. unhealthy fats include saturated and trans fats (also called partially hydrogenated fats). sources of unhealthy fats come from eggs meat dairy and tropical oils (coconut palm and palm kernel oils). good fats include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. healthy fat sources include nuts seeds avocados olives and other plants. healthy oils aid in having healthy skin hair and a strong immune system. saturated fats and trans fats grams should be less than 10% of your total calories for the day. to determine the healthfulness of fat consider where it comes from -- animal vs. plant origin. healthy fats coming from plants (and fish) are beneficial for health especially when replacing saturated fat (animal fats) in the diet. at too high levels saturated fats can adversely affect heart health. saturated fats are found in high-fat meats full-fat dairy baked goods and fried foods. trans fat the worse fat of all is mostly found in products (i. e margarine) that contain vegetable oils that have been "partially hydrogenated" to become solid at room temperature. since 2006 fda requires companies to label trans fat in food products. if an item contains <. 5g it can be labeled "trans-fat free. "&nbsp; because the american heart association recommends 2g or less per day for the average 2000 calorie diet check the ingredient line for partially hydrogenated fats. &nbsp;for example &nbsp;natural peanut butter only has peanuts (and salt in some cases) in the ingredient line but other peanut butter products often contain partially hydrogenated oils and added sugar. &nbsp; for more on good and bad fats see this webmd article <link> while some dietary fats are good and some are bad; perhaps the worst is trans fat. this type of fat can occur naturally in animal products but is also the result of food manufacturers chemically altering oils through a process called hydrogenation. the reason that trans fat is so detrimental is because it not only raises bad (ldl) cholesterol levels but some research suggests that it also lowers our good (hdl) cholesterol levels as well – a double whammy. saturated fats on the other hand raise both good and bad cholesterol levels. common food sources of trans fat can include: • baked goods such as bread pizza dough and cake • fried foods such as french fries doughnuts or chicken nuggets • snack foods such as chips crackers cookies and candy • pre-packaged foods such as soup or frozen meals • margarines or spreads be cautious because the fda allows for food products to be labeled as “0 trans fat” even though there may be up to 0. 5 grams per serving. read this webmd article for more information: <link>. heathy fats come from healthy foods like nuts and unheathy fats come from fatty foods chips. healhty fats and polyunsaturated fats which help to get better healthy by removing cholestrol and unhealthy fats are saturated trans fats which increases the risk of heart attacks.

what is the difference between healthy and unhealthy fat?

most food contains several kinds of fat and some are better for you than others. some fat is needed in your diet so it’s not a good idea to completely eliminate all fat. instead choose foods with healthier fats and enjoy them in moderation. unhealthy fats include saturated and trans fats (also called partially hydrogenated fats). sources of unhealthy fats come from eggs meat dairy and tropical oils (coconut palm and palm kernel oils). good fats include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. healthy fat sources include nuts seeds avocados olives and other plants. healthy oils aid in having healthy skin hair and a strong immune system. saturated fats and trans fats grams should be less than 10% of your total calories for the day. to determine the healthfulness of fat consider where it comes from -- animal vs. plant origin. healthy fats coming from plants (and fish) are beneficial for health especially when replacing saturated fat (animal fats) in the diet. at too high levels saturated fats can adversely affect heart health. saturated fats are found in high-fat meats full-fat dairy baked goods and fried foods. trans fat the worse fat of all is mostly found in products (i. e margarine) that contain vegetable oils that have been "partially hydrogenated" to become solid at room temperature. since 2006 fda requires companies to label trans fat in food products. if an item contains <. 5g it can be labeled "trans-fat free. "&nbsp; because the american heart association recommends 2g or less per day for the average 2000 calorie diet check the ingredient line for partially hydrogenated fats. &nbsp;for example &nbsp;natural peanut butter only has peanuts (and salt in some cases) in the ingredient line but other peanut butter products often contain partially hydrogenated oils and added sugar. &nbsp; for more on good and bad fats see this webmd article <link> while some dietary fats are good and some are bad; perhaps the worst is trans fat. this type of fat can occur naturally in animal products but is also the result of food manufacturers chemically altering oils through a process called hydrogenation. the reason that trans fat is so detrimental is because it not only raises bad (ldl) cholesterol levels but some research suggests that it also lowers our good (hdl) cholesterol levels as well – a double whammy. saturated fats on the other hand raise both good and bad cholesterol levels. common food sources of trans fat can include: • baked goods such as bread pizza dough and cake • fried foods such as french fries doughnuts or chicken nuggets • snack foods such as chips crackers cookies and candy • pre-packaged foods such as soup or frozen meals • margarines or spreads be cautious because the fda allows for food products to be labeled as “0 trans fat” even though there may be up to 0. 5 grams per serving. read this webmd article for more information: <link>. heathy fats come from healthy foods like nuts and unheathy fats come from fatty foods chips. healhty fats and polyunsaturated fats which help to get better healthy by removing cholestrol and unhealthy fats are saturated trans fats which increases the risk of heart attacks.

how long can i take a multi vitamin and it remain effective? while it's impossible to say exactly how long a multivitamin is effective understanding how different vitamins are absorbed and stored in the body can give you some idea. generally water soluble vitamins (b vitamins and vitamin c) aren't stored in the body. instead they are absorbed based on need with the remaining excesses being excreted in the urine. this is why it's important to get these vitamins on a regular basis. on the other hand fat soluble vitamins (a d e and k) need fat present to be absorbed and are stored in the body for later use (fat tissue and liver). so basically some of the vitamins are excreted daily while others are stored. for more on the difference between fat and water soluble vitamins see this webmd article <link>

how long can i take a multi vitamin and it remain effective?

while it's impossible to say exactly how long a multivitamin is effective understanding how different vitamins are absorbed and stored in the body can give you some idea. generally water soluble vitamins (b vitamins and vitamin c) aren't stored in the body. instead they are absorbed based on need with the remaining excesses being excreted in the urine. this is why it's important to get these vitamins on a regular basis. on the other hand fat soluble vitamins (a d e and k) need fat present to be absorbed and are stored in the body for later use (fat tissue and liver). so basically some of the vitamins are excreted daily while others are stored. for more on the difference between fat and water soluble vitamins see this webmd article <link>

are vit d and vit b12 deficiency linked? vitamin d and b12 aren't linked in the sense that one causes the other but is relatively common for someone to fall short on both of these vitamins. for example people who don't eat any animal products (vegans) typically need supplemental vitamin d and b12 either from fortified foods or supplements. both of these vitamins are found primarily found in animal foods although plant-based products can be fortified with d such as soy milk. sunlight is another source of vitamin d. another example would be someone who had gastric bypass surgery -- they are at higher risk for vitamin d and b12 deficiencies. people with excess weight tend to have lower levels of vitamin d and additional b12 is needed after this type of surgery because absorption occurs in the stomach. a third example is someone who is elderly. they absorb less vitamin b12 from food and do not make as much vitamin d from the sun. work with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian to make sure you are getting enough of both of these vitamins. there isn't a direct link between a deficiency in these two vitamins but it likely represents a common denominator. some vitamins require fat to be absorbed in the intestine. these four vitamins a d e and k require fat and a very low intake can produce a deficiency in them. damage to the pancreas or intestine can also interfere with the absorption of these vitamins. vitamin b12 requires a few additional modifications in the body to be absorbed. it does not require fat but a factor that is produced in the pancreas however its absorption also requires a healthy pancreas and intestinal lining.

are vit d and vit b12 deficiency linked?

vitamin d and b12 aren't linked in the sense that one causes the other but is relatively common for someone to fall short on both of these vitamins. for example people who don't eat any animal products (vegans) typically need supplemental vitamin d and b12 either from fortified foods or supplements. both of these vitamins are found primarily found in animal foods although plant-based products can be fortified with d such as soy milk. sunlight is another source of vitamin d. another example would be someone who had gastric bypass surgery -- they are at higher risk for vitamin d and b12 deficiencies. people with excess weight tend to have lower levels of vitamin d and additional b12 is needed after this type of surgery because absorption occurs in the stomach. a third example is someone who is elderly. they absorb less vitamin b12 from food and do not make as much vitamin d from the sun. work with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian to make sure you are getting enough of both of these vitamins. there isn't a direct link between a deficiency in these two vitamins but it likely represents a common denominator. some vitamins require fat to be absorbed in the intestine. these four vitamins a d e and k require fat and a very low intake can produce a deficiency in them. damage to the pancreas or intestine can also interfere with the absorption of these vitamins. vitamin b12 requires a few additional modifications in the body to be absorbed. it does not require fat but a factor that is produced in the pancreas however its absorption also requires a healthy pancreas and intestinal lining.

why could my healthy athletic 17 yr. old grandson have lost almost 10 pounds in a month? . his appetite has decreased. he used to be hungry about every two hours after eating like a normal teenager - a lot! he's playing varsity football and has been experiencing what appears to be acid reflux. in some cases active teenagers are so busy and stressed that they don't get adequate nutrition and calories. it sounds like your grandson's appetite is down and reflux is suspected. it's best to get him to a doctor so he can find out if it's acid reflux another gastro-intestinal issue or something else. for now small frequent (wholesome) meals that aren't fried greasy or spicy and are free of caffeine may improve tolerance and appetite. for more on symptoms of acid reflux see this webmd article <link>

why could my healthy athletic 17 yr. old grandson have lost almost 10 pounds in a month? . his appetite has decreased. he used to be hungry about every two hours after eating like a normal teenager - a lot! he's playing varsity football and has been experiencing what appears to be acid reflux.

in some cases active teenagers are so busy and stressed that they don't get adequate nutrition and calories. it sounds like your grandson's appetite is down and reflux is suspected. it's best to get him to a doctor so he can find out if it's acid reflux another gastro-intestinal issue or something else. for now small frequent (wholesome) meals that aren't fried greasy or spicy and are free of caffeine may improve tolerance and appetite. for more on symptoms of acid reflux see this webmd article <link>

1 yr old should drink how much 2% milk a day? . send answer to fred. strawder@msn. com when children turn one it is recommended they switch from formula to whole milk or continue breastfeeding. children up to two still need more fat than older kids so unless directed by your doctor keep them on whole milk. it is recommended that children over two get no more than 24 ounces of milk per day (3 cups) to prevent iron deficiency anemia. too much milk can crowd out other nutritious foods in the diet so avoid allowing your child to sip on milk (or juice) and instead serve as part of meals and snacks and before bed. between 2-3 cups a day of whole milk for a one year old is fine.

1 yr old should drink how much 2% milk a day? . send answer to fred. strawder@msn. com

when children turn one it is recommended they switch from formula to whole milk or continue breastfeeding. children up to two still need more fat than older kids so unless directed by your doctor keep them on whole milk. it is recommended that children over two get no more than 24 ounces of milk per day (3 cups) to prevent iron deficiency anemia. too much milk can crowd out other nutritious foods in the diet so avoid allowing your child to sip on milk (or juice) and instead serve as part of meals and snacks and before bed. between 2-3 cups a day of whole milk for a one year old is fine.

i saw an article which said that consuming green smoothie every day may be devastating for your health is that true? when someone is making strong nutrition claims like this i always ask people to inquire about the research used to support the claim. many times people without a health or science background translate information into something that is not accurate. green leafy vegetables contain oxalates but there is no evidence that these foods are bad for health. there are instances where someone may need to limit oxalates such as those who are prone to kidney stones but this is not a concern for the general "healthy" population. most people can include green leafy vegetables like those in smoothies as part of a healthy diet. in fact it is encouraged! the 2010 dietary guidelines recommend green leafy vegetables along with those that are orange (sweet potatoes carrots etc. ) starchy (potatoes corn) and other vegetables like cucumbers and zucchini. variety is always best to meet nutritional needs and maximize health. if you are concerned about oxalates check with your health care provider.

i saw an article which said that consuming green smoothie every day may be devastating for your health is that true?

when someone is making strong nutrition claims like this i always ask people to inquire about the research used to support the claim. many times people without a health or science background translate information into something that is not accurate. green leafy vegetables contain oxalates but there is no evidence that these foods are bad for health. there are instances where someone may need to limit oxalates such as those who are prone to kidney stones but this is not a concern for the general "healthy" population. most people can include green leafy vegetables like those in smoothies as part of a healthy diet. in fact it is encouraged! the 2010 dietary guidelines recommend green leafy vegetables along with those that are orange (sweet potatoes carrots etc. ) starchy (potatoes corn) and other vegetables like cucumbers and zucchini. variety is always best to meet nutritional needs and maximize health. if you are concerned about oxalates check with your health care provider.

how long does it take for your stomach to shrink when dieting there is no research to show that the stomach shrinks when dieting or following a low calorie diet. the only way to decrease the size of the stomach is through surgery which is certainly not for everyone. but by changing what and how you eat you can change your appetite. for example eating regular balanced meals at the table not letting yourself get over hungry fitting in regular exercise and getting adequate sleep can go a long way towards curbing your appetite. hunger is not a bad thing but something we all need to learn how to manage. good luck!

how long does it take for your stomach to shrink when dieting

there is no research to show that the stomach shrinks when dieting or following a low calorie diet. the only way to decrease the size of the stomach is through surgery which is certainly not for everyone. but by changing what and how you eat you can change your appetite. for example eating regular balanced meals at the table not letting yourself get over hungry fitting in regular exercise and getting adequate sleep can go a long way towards curbing your appetite. hunger is not a bad thing but something we all need to learn how to manage. good luck!

how do i stay motivated with my diet when i see no change at all in my waistline? . i've been trying to lose weight for about two years now. i thought i'd see a noticable difference when i went from drinking 4-5 cans of soda a day to one (and sometimes none) but no difference at all. i started doing pilates. no difference. two days of strength trainging. no change. added a cardio day. no difference. cut portion sizes in half (except for my fruits and veggies) no difference. i don't look better i certainly don't feel better and now i'm hungry all the time. you don't say whether or not you are overweight which can be a factor but i understand how hard it can be to make changes and not see the results you want. i think the biggest myth about eating healthy and exericse is that weight is a long-term motivator. when we focus solely on weight we make more extreme changes for results and feel deprived and frustrated when we don't see results. i recommend you go see a registered dietitian for strategies on how to eat a balanced diet that is also satisfying (go to eatright. org to find one in your area). she/he can also help you troubleshoot your weight and help with appetite control (you shouldn't be hungry! ). when you eat a healthy diet that matches your lifestyle and preferences you'll continue to eat that way even when weight loss slows. a recent study showed that women who exercised because it made them feel good (quality of life) exercised more often than those who did it for weight and health. you are more likely to exercise and keep at it if you truly enjoy it and see the daily benefits including improved mood better sleep and productivity. for more on this study and my interview with the researcher see this webmd post <link> weight is one part of a healthy lifestyle. don't let it stop you from being healthy and enjoying your life! i would suggest that you meet with your doctor or a dietitian for more guidance. they may be able to help you determine if there’s something that you could still improve upon or perhaps to do differently to promote better results. your doctor may also be able to do tests to see if you have any other diseases or conditions that could be interfering with your progress. also i’d recommend that you don’t just judge your progress by weight loss alone. look for changes in body composition such as a loss of inches a more “toned” appearance or even whether clothes fit differently. schedule a wellness visit with your doctor that includes blood work and try to understand what’s happening with other areas of your health such as cholesterol blood sugar or blood pressure. these can also be used as indicators of progress or improvement with the changes that you’ve made. it can definitely be very discouraging to put so much hard work and effort into something and to not see the results. it might be best to get professional assistance and to look for other indicators of progress besides weight loss. stay positive and keep up the great work! keep it up! you may start noticing the weight loss in other places before you see it in your "trouble spots". unfortunately we can't control where the weight drops first but you will eventually see the changes. make sure to monitor your food intake too - to make sure your calorie intake is not higher than the amount of calories burned. at the end of the day as long as you are burning more calories than the amount of calories consumed you will see the weight drop. most importantly don't lose your momentum. stay active and you'll reap the benefits in time - just give yourself time to see it pay off! even a 10% loss in body weight makes a huge difference in your health. hopefully while you wait to see the pounds drop you will at least feel more energy and feel good about yourself! you're at least on the right track in searching for answers. from what you've shared it sounds as though you're basing your results on generalities more than measurable specifics. i recommend having very specific parameters for measuring progress from hereon. i mean: weight body fat percentage (a good trainer will know how to measure best with calipers and there are less invasive methods like bio-impendance scales) then girth measures on specific locations across your chest torso abdomen and hips. at the very least having these will show you where you have improved given your efforts. as a formerly obese kid i can tell you that my subjective view of looking better or feeling better did not correlate to my actual progress. keep that in mind. lastly since you're keeping measurements in check you might as well keep track of the exact changes you're making in your food/drink intake and exercise. there's a website and app that's most frequently used right now called myfitnesspal. i use it to see what my clients have been up to. you'll be surprised how a food/weight/exercise log makes a big difference. good luck. delf www. delfenriquez. com sometimes there are emotional issues/reasons why we don't lose weight. at our office we use mind-body techniques such as eft (emotional freedom technique meditation etc. ) to help resolve core beliefs that keep us stuck. if you are interested and think it might help feel free to contact me at excelweightloss@gmail. com. best to you!

how do i stay motivated with my diet when i see no change at all in my waistline? . i've been trying to lose weight for about two years now. i thought i'd see a noticable difference when i went from drinking 4-5 cans of soda a day to one (and sometimes none) but no difference at all. i started doing pilates. no difference. two days of strength trainging. no change. added a cardio day. no difference. cut portion sizes in half (except for my fruits and veggies) no difference. i don't look better i certainly don't feel better and now i'm hungry all the time.

you don't say whether or not you are overweight which can be a factor but i understand how hard it can be to make changes and not see the results you want. i think the biggest myth about eating healthy and exericse is that weight is a long-term motivator. when we focus solely on weight we make more extreme changes for results and feel deprived and frustrated when we don't see results. i recommend you go see a registered dietitian for strategies on how to eat a balanced diet that is also satisfying (go to eatright. org to find one in your area). she/he can also help you troubleshoot your weight and help with appetite control (you shouldn't be hungry! ). when you eat a healthy diet that matches your lifestyle and preferences you'll continue to eat that way even when weight loss slows. a recent study showed that women who exercised because it made them feel good (quality of life) exercised more often than those who did it for weight and health. you are more likely to exercise and keep at it if you truly enjoy it and see the daily benefits including improved mood better sleep and productivity. for more on this study and my interview with the researcher see this webmd post <link> weight is one part of a healthy lifestyle. don't let it stop you from being healthy and enjoying your life! i would suggest that you meet with your doctor or a dietitian for more guidance. they may be able to help you determine if there’s something that you could still improve upon or perhaps to do differently to promote better results. your doctor may also be able to do tests to see if you have any other diseases or conditions that could be interfering with your progress. also i’d recommend that you don’t just judge your progress by weight loss alone. look for changes in body composition such as a loss of inches a more “toned” appearance or even whether clothes fit differently. schedule a wellness visit with your doctor that includes blood work and try to understand what’s happening with other areas of your health such as cholesterol blood sugar or blood pressure. these can also be used as indicators of progress or improvement with the changes that you’ve made. it can definitely be very discouraging to put so much hard work and effort into something and to not see the results. it might be best to get professional assistance and to look for other indicators of progress besides weight loss. stay positive and keep up the great work! keep it up! you may start noticing the weight loss in other places before you see it in your "trouble spots". unfortunately we can't control where the weight drops first but you will eventually see the changes. make sure to monitor your food intake too - to make sure your calorie intake is not higher than the amount of calories burned. at the end of the day as long as you are burning more calories than the amount of calories consumed you will see the weight drop. most importantly don't lose your momentum. stay active and you'll reap the benefits in time - just give yourself time to see it pay off! even a 10% loss in body weight makes a huge difference in your health. hopefully while you wait to see the pounds drop you will at least feel more energy and feel good about yourself! you're at least on the right track in searching for answers. from what you've shared it sounds as though you're basing your results on generalities more than measurable specifics. i recommend having very specific parameters for measuring progress from hereon. i mean: weight body fat percentage (a good trainer will know how to measure best with calipers and there are less invasive methods like bio-impendance scales) then girth measures on specific locations across your chest torso abdomen and hips. at the very least having these will show you where you have improved given your efforts. as a formerly obese kid i can tell you that my subjective view of looking better or feeling better did not correlate to my actual progress. keep that in mind. lastly since you're keeping measurements in check you might as well keep track of the exact changes you're making in your food/drink intake and exercise. there's a website and app that's most frequently used right now called myfitnesspal. i use it to see what my clients have been up to. you'll be surprised how a food/weight/exercise log makes a big difference. good luck. delf www. delfenriquez. com sometimes there are emotional issues/reasons why we don't lose weight. at our office we use mind-body techniques such as eft (emotional freedom technique meditation etc. ) to help resolve core beliefs that keep us stuck. if you are interested and think it might help feel free to contact me at excelweightloss@gmail. com. best to you!

how soon does the food you eat affect your cholesterol? how long does food you eat affect your cholesterol? no one knows exactly but the national heart lung and blood institute (nhlbi) national cholesterol education program (ncep) recommends checking cholesterol after 6 weeks after diet changes are initiated. always check in with your health care provider about recommendations for monitoring cholesterol levels. for more help with managing cholesterol visit webmd's cholesterol management health center <link>

how soon does the food you eat affect your cholesterol? how long does food you eat affect your cholesterol?

no one knows exactly but the national heart lung and blood institute (nhlbi) national cholesterol education program (ncep) recommends checking cholesterol after 6 weeks after diet changes are initiated. always check in with your health care provider about recommendations for monitoring cholesterol levels. for more help with managing cholesterol visit webmd's cholesterol management health center <link>

why i am craving only for sweet food? . since i stopped contraception pills i couldn't stop eating sweet food. i gained 6kg within 2 weeks. and then i decided to stop. so for 2months now i haven't touched any sweet chocolate fizzy drink or bakery. instead i eat dried fruits peanuts yogurts fruits porridge. i cant eat salty. even though i eat only healthy im always eating! i feel this constant sweet food craving! (i haven't lost weight even though im doing sports everyday not eating in the evenings. i've been taking chromme for 1month). there may be a few reasons why you are cravings sweet foods. one thought is that your blood sugar may be low and your body is trying to tell you that you need to eat something in order to bring your blood sugar levels back to normal. low blood sugar could come about by not eating enough food throughout the day or by not making appropriate food choices. it could also be from a lack of energy or exhaustion especially from lack of sleep where your body will begin to look for other sources of energy. sugar can be metabolized and converted to energy very quickly so it’s an obvious choice. the cravings may come as a response from being very restrictive with your diet. it can be hard to sustain an eating plan where you are constantly depriving yourself of things that you want to indulge in. instead consider moderation and portion control as healthy alternatives. lastly there are also psychological reasons for craving sweets as well. for example when you are stressed you may sometimes seek comfort in food wanting something that tastes really good. eating sweets can trigger a reward mechanism in your brain by releasing serotonin which helps to boost your mood and help you to feel better. there are a variety of reasons for sweet cravings both physical and psychological. it could be that now that you are off the pill your cycles are back to normal and you are experiencing more cravings related to fluctuations in hormones. it also could be your restriction of sweet items is causing you to be even more drawn to them. you first want to look at your diet. is it balanced with all the food groups? are you getting enough dietary fat for satisfaction? what are your absolute favorite sweets? have you tried incorporating items like dark chocolate or smaller portions of other sweet foods you like? there is emerging research that mindful eating can decrease food cravings in people with eating problems. that means eating meals at the table eating slowly enjoying food and leaving judgment out of your thoughts about food. that means no more "i was bad so i might as well throw caution to the wind" or "i shouldn't eat that because it is bad for me. " it's all about listening to your body and trusting yourself around food. a registered dietitian can help you find out why you are craving sweets (go to eatright. org to find one in your area). for more on mindful eating see this post on webmd's real life nutrition. <link> good luck! hi and thanks so much for your question. there's a good chance that you have an issue with being hooked on or addicted to sugar. take a moment and complete this easy 2 min quiz devised by experts from yale university <link> in your situation what you're doing is actually something we call "eating around the addiction". you did well to eliminate refined and processed sugar from your dietary intake. however you didn't replace it with rewarding and tasty enough sweetness from natural sources and thus you're still in crave mode. you want the sweet but can't eat it so you eat around it by continuously munching on other foods. one problem with that in addition to packing on pounds is that you may start getting hooked on the dried fruits and nuts as well. the foods people become most hooked on are called the hyperpalatables--- sugary/fatty/salty food combos. it's never tuna on a bed of greens that we get hooked on. it's the super rewarding hyperpalatables most of which are refined and processed foods. in my book the hunger fix i note that you need a strategy of detox and recovery in which you substitute the refined sweets with natural sweets as well as add other foods that naturally boost the brain's dopamine the reward brain chemical that gives you pleasure and satisfaction. in addition log onto the webmd food and fitness planner and you'll also see a wealth of naturally sweet and tasty foods you can now incorporate into your dietary regimen to stop the cravings. another thing i note is that you're not taking in much protein. a secret way to stop cravings is to combine lean protein with fiber--- carrots and hummus peanut butter with apple slices yogurt with blueberries low fat cheese with an apple. works like a charm. good luck and let us know how you're doing dr. peeke i was struggling with sugar for quite a while. i did a little research for my personal dietary needs. i am basically a carbo addict. if you want to call it that. what i did find was really helpful. south beach diet book really helped me understand about what foods can do to your body chemistry. the processed foods manufactured these days are even more highly processed than in the recent past. these higher processed foods make you crave more and more of them. there are lots of hidden sugars in foods which also make you crave more of them. the trick i found was to 1. eat the type of foods that help you prevent the cravings like protein and foods on the low glyciemic index. foods that have lots of nutrition give your body what it needs and you begin to crave less of the junk. 2. take a look at your eating habits and modify them. me for example love to eat at night. it may not be the best thing but i seem to sleep better with some food in my stomach. that said i have switched out the junk or carbs. replace ice cream with greek yogurt. relpace high fat chips with cruncy celery and peanut butter or cream cheese. instead of a sandwich with bread make a turkey roll up. 3. exercise helps to regulate your sugar levels so i work at getting some exercise which also helps my mood levels in case the mood ties into eating for more comfort. 4. and lastly when the sugar craving gets the best of you have something like chocolate chips. put 10 or so into a tiny prep bowl. i bring them in my office for that afternoon pick me up. i am always suprised when i don't even eat them all. hope that helps a little! just a thought. i was craving sweets too for a long while. i also felt very tired most of the time. when i went to my doctor i found out i was diabetic. my body craved sweets because it thought it was needed in my diet. am only saying this because no one else mentioned it here and it would be smart to go get tests. you probably are not diabetic but why not get tests to find out if you have deficiencies etc? couldn't hurt to check.

why i am craving only for sweet food? . since i stopped contraception pills i couldn't stop eating sweet food. i gained 6kg within 2 weeks. and then i decided to stop. so for 2months now i haven't touched any sweet chocolate fizzy drink or bakery. instead i eat dried fruits peanuts yogurts fruits porridge. i cant eat salty. even though i eat only healthy im always eating! i feel this constant sweet food craving! (i haven't lost weight even though im doing sports everyday not eating in the evenings. i've been taking chromme for 1month).

there may be a few reasons why you are cravings sweet foods. one thought is that your blood sugar may be low and your body is trying to tell you that you need to eat something in order to bring your blood sugar levels back to normal. low blood sugar could come about by not eating enough food throughout the day or by not making appropriate food choices. it could also be from a lack of energy or exhaustion especially from lack of sleep where your body will begin to look for other sources of energy. sugar can be metabolized and converted to energy very quickly so it’s an obvious choice. the cravings may come as a response from being very restrictive with your diet. it can be hard to sustain an eating plan where you are constantly depriving yourself of things that you want to indulge in. instead consider moderation and portion control as healthy alternatives. lastly there are also psychological reasons for craving sweets as well. for example when you are stressed you may sometimes seek comfort in food wanting something that tastes really good. eating sweets can trigger a reward mechanism in your brain by releasing serotonin which helps to boost your mood and help you to feel better. there are a variety of reasons for sweet cravings both physical and psychological. it could be that now that you are off the pill your cycles are back to normal and you are experiencing more cravings related to fluctuations in hormones. it also could be your restriction of sweet items is causing you to be even more drawn to them. you first want to look at your diet. is it balanced with all the food groups? are you getting enough dietary fat for satisfaction? what are your absolute favorite sweets? have you tried incorporating items like dark chocolate or smaller portions of other sweet foods you like? there is emerging research that mindful eating can decrease food cravings in people with eating problems. that means eating meals at the table eating slowly enjoying food and leaving judgment out of your thoughts about food. that means no more "i was bad so i might as well throw caution to the wind" or "i shouldn't eat that because it is bad for me. " it's all about listening to your body and trusting yourself around food. a registered dietitian can help you find out why you are craving sweets (go to eatright. org to find one in your area). for more on mindful eating see this post on webmd's real life nutrition. <link> good luck! hi and thanks so much for your question. there's a good chance that you have an issue with being hooked on or addicted to sugar. take a moment and complete this easy 2 min quiz devised by experts from yale university <link> in your situation what you're doing is actually something we call "eating around the addiction". you did well to eliminate refined and processed sugar from your dietary intake. however you didn't replace it with rewarding and tasty enough sweetness from natural sources and thus you're still in crave mode. you want the sweet but can't eat it so you eat around it by continuously munching on other foods. one problem with that in addition to packing on pounds is that you may start getting hooked on the dried fruits and nuts as well. the foods people become most hooked on are called the hyperpalatables--- sugary/fatty/salty food combos. it's never tuna on a bed of greens that we get hooked on. it's the super rewarding hyperpalatables most of which are refined and processed foods. in my book the hunger fix i note that you need a strategy of detox and recovery in which you substitute the refined sweets with natural sweets as well as add other foods that naturally boost the brain's dopamine the reward brain chemical that gives you pleasure and satisfaction. in addition log onto the webmd food and fitness planner and you'll also see a wealth of naturally sweet and tasty foods you can now incorporate into your dietary regimen to stop the cravings. another thing i note is that you're not taking in much protein. a secret way to stop cravings is to combine lean protein with fiber--- carrots and hummus peanut butter with apple slices yogurt with blueberries low fat cheese with an apple. works like a charm. good luck and let us know how you're doing dr. peeke i was struggling with sugar for quite a while. i did a little research for my personal dietary needs. i am basically a carbo addict. if you want to call it that. what i did find was really helpful. south beach diet book really helped me understand about what foods can do to your body chemistry. the processed foods manufactured these days are even more highly processed than in the recent past. these higher processed foods make you crave more and more of them. there are lots of hidden sugars in foods which also make you crave more of them. the trick i found was to 1. eat the type of foods that help you prevent the cravings like protein and foods on the low glyciemic index. foods that have lots of nutrition give your body what it needs and you begin to crave less of the junk. 2. take a look at your eating habits and modify them. me for example love to eat at night. it may not be the best thing but i seem to sleep better with some food in my stomach. that said i have switched out the junk or carbs. replace ice cream with greek yogurt. relpace high fat chips with cruncy celery and peanut butter or cream cheese. instead of a sandwich with bread make a turkey roll up. 3. exercise helps to regulate your sugar levels so i work at getting some exercise which also helps my mood levels in case the mood ties into eating for more comfort. 4. and lastly when the sugar craving gets the best of you have something like chocolate chips. put 10 or so into a tiny prep bowl. i bring them in my office for that afternoon pick me up. i am always suprised when i don't even eat them all. hope that helps a little! just a thought. i was craving sweets too for a long while. i also felt very tired most of the time. when i went to my doctor i found out i was diabetic. my body craved sweets because it thought it was needed in my diet. am only saying this because no one else mentioned it here and it would be smart to go get tests. you probably are not diabetic but why not get tests to find out if you have deficiencies etc? couldn't hurt to check.

why is my son losing weight and not even trying. my son is losing weight even though he has tried to keep his weight at a certain level. can you tell me why he could be losing weight? without more information such as your son's age current weight amount of lost weight and specific eating habits it's difficult to say why he is losing weight. children can lose weight during illness with high amounts of activity without an adeqaute diet when skipping meals and eating a diet that is low in fat and calroies. the best thing to do is to pay a visit to his pediatrician where he or she can look at your son's growth pattern and see if there is indeed a problem. from there you may get a referral to a pediatric dietitian who can help you troubleshoot his diet. get the help you need!

why is my son losing weight and not even trying. my son is losing weight even though he has tried to keep his weight at a certain level. can you tell me why he could be losing weight?

without more information such as your son's age current weight amount of lost weight and specific eating habits it's difficult to say why he is losing weight. children can lose weight during illness with high amounts of activity without an adeqaute diet when skipping meals and eating a diet that is low in fat and calroies. the best thing to do is to pay a visit to his pediatrician where he or she can look at your son's growth pattern and see if there is indeed a problem. from there you may get a referral to a pediatric dietitian who can help you troubleshoot his diet. get the help you need!

infant runny bowel movements. my 2 month old son has had very runny bowel movements since birth. we have checked with his doctor changed his formula and still have had no changes. his bm's most often happen before he has even finished a. 5-6 oz. bottle. he also grunts a lot as if constipated. wehave gotten no answers from out dr and are very concerned. two important things to note here are growth and hydration. if your child is growing steadily as shown on his growth chart and is having plenty of wet diapers than that is a good sign. diarrhea that results in dehydration or slowed growth is problematic. you also might want to try a formula with probiotics (good bacteria for the gut) to see if that helps. if you are still concerned ask to be referred to a pediatric gastroenterologist. they can perform some tests and have the appropriate experience to troubleshoot potential solutions or let you know everything is fine. trust your instincts and get the help you need!

infant runny bowel movements. my 2 month old son has had very runny bowel movements since birth. we have checked with his doctor changed his formula and still have had no changes. his bm's most often happen before he has even finished a. 5-6 oz. bottle. he also grunts a lot as if constipated. wehave gotten no answers from out dr and are very concerned.

two important things to note here are growth and hydration. if your child is growing steadily as shown on his growth chart and is having plenty of wet diapers than that is a good sign. diarrhea that results in dehydration or slowed growth is problematic. you also might want to try a formula with probiotics (good bacteria for the gut) to see if that helps. if you are still concerned ask to be referred to a pediatric gastroenterologist. they can perform some tests and have the appropriate experience to troubleshoot potential solutions or let you know everything is fine. trust your instincts and get the help you need!

why is vitamin d important? there a variety of reasons vitamin d is important. first it helps your body absorb calcium for healthy bones. . it is well accepted that a lack of vitamin d increases the risk of osteomalcia (bone/muscle pain) osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) osteoporosis and bone fractures in adults. severe vitamin d deficiency is also responsible for rickets and growth retardation in children which has made a comeback in recent years. because vitamin d helps to with cell growth the immune system and reduces inflammation it has been linked to the development of immune disorders heart disease and cancers. more research is needed to draw conclusions on these links. modern lifestyles put people at risk for lack of vitamin d due to excessive time indoors the use of sunscreen and excess weight.

why is vitamin d important?

there a variety of reasons vitamin d is important. first it helps your body absorb calcium for healthy bones. . it is well accepted that a lack of vitamin d increases the risk of osteomalcia (bone/muscle pain) osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) osteoporosis and bone fractures in adults. severe vitamin d deficiency is also responsible for rickets and growth retardation in children which has made a comeback in recent years. because vitamin d helps to with cell growth the immune system and reduces inflammation it has been linked to the development of immune disorders heart disease and cancers. more research is needed to draw conclusions on these links. modern lifestyles put people at risk for lack of vitamin d due to excessive time indoors the use of sunscreen and excess weight.

what foods are good sources of vitamin d? a majority of dietary vitamin d comes from fortified items like milk but is also found naturally in foods including fatty fish (salmon mackerel and herring) and some animal foods. to give you an idea of how much is typical foods and how that relates to nutritional needs the institute of medicine recommends 600iu vitamin d for people age 1 to 70. below are the amounts listed for various foods according to the 2010 dietary guidelines for americans: -8oz of low-fat milk (83-122iu) - 1 cup fortified orange juice (118iu) - 3 ounces of salmon (184iu) - 3 ounces of tuna (168iu) - 3 oz of pork (153-337iu) - 3 oz beef liver (149iu) - 1 egg (78iu)

what foods are good sources of vitamin d?

a majority of dietary vitamin d comes from fortified items like milk but is also found naturally in foods including fatty fish (salmon mackerel and herring) and some animal foods. to give you an idea of how much is typical foods and how that relates to nutritional needs the institute of medicine recommends 600iu vitamin d for people age 1 to 70. below are the amounts listed for various foods according to the 2010 dietary guidelines for americans: -8oz of low-fat milk (83-122iu) - 1 cup fortified orange juice (118iu) - 3 ounces of salmon (184iu) - 3 ounces of tuna (168iu) - 3 oz of pork (153-337iu) - 3 oz beef liver (149iu) - 1 egg (78iu)

my doctor said i should adopt a gluten-free diet but how do i know which foods are gluten-free? according to the fda gluten "is a term commonly used to refer to certain proteins that naturally occur in wheat rye barley and crossbred hybrids of these grains. " the good news is many foods are free of gluten. these include fruits vegetables lean proteins nuts oils and dairy. the nutrition label can help you determine which foods are free of gluten. the term "gluten-free" can be helpful but is not a regulated claim even though the fda is working to define it. when you read a label look for gluten-containing ingredients including wheat barley rye oats (due to likely cross-contamination) brewers' yeast and malt (beer). labeling laws requires allergens to be labeled including wheat proteins so any food that says "contains wheat" is off limits. this does not apply to barley rye and oats or items that may have been cross contaminated so if there is any doubt contact the manufacturer.

my doctor said i should adopt a gluten-free diet but how do i know which foods are gluten-free?

according to the fda gluten "is a term commonly used to refer to certain proteins that naturally occur in wheat rye barley and crossbred hybrids of these grains. " the good news is many foods are free of gluten. these include fruits vegetables lean proteins nuts oils and dairy. the nutrition label can help you determine which foods are free of gluten. the term "gluten-free" can be helpful but is not a regulated claim even though the fda is working to define it. when you read a label look for gluten-containing ingredients including wheat barley rye oats (due to likely cross-contamination) brewers' yeast and malt (beer). labeling laws requires allergens to be labeled including wheat proteins so any food that says "contains wheat" is off limits. this does not apply to barley rye and oats or items that may have been cross contaminated so if there is any doubt contact the manufacturer.

how can i prevent getting salmonella? foods of animal origin may be contaminated with salmonella. the following practices can help prevent food-borne illness: -cook poultry ground beef and eggs thoroughly and avoid raw milk or unpasteurized milk. -avoid raw eggs which may be found in homemade foods such as salad dressings ice cream and other desserts. -wash your hands surfaces and utensils that have been in contact with raw meat and always store it away from other items like produce and grains. -wash your hands after having contact with animals such as reptiles birds or baby chicks.

how can i prevent getting salmonella?

foods of animal origin may be contaminated with salmonella. the following practices can help prevent food-borne illness: -cook poultry ground beef and eggs thoroughly and avoid raw milk or unpasteurized milk. -avoid raw eggs which may be found in homemade foods such as salad dressings ice cream and other desserts. -wash your hands surfaces and utensils that have been in contact with raw meat and always store it away from other items like produce and grains. -wash your hands after having contact with animals such as reptiles birds or baby chicks.

what probiotic do you recommend. don't want to waste money on useless products. i live on a very limited budget and suffer from ibs. there is so much controversy over which probiotic has actual live clutures in them. would you please let me know which probiotic supplements are safe and effective. thank you! the us probiotics. org recommends choosing probiotic supplements with adequate research behind the specific microbe strain used in any given product. just because research shows one strain is effective doesn't mean it applies to other strains as there are over 400! if you are looking for relief from a gastro-intestinal health issue make sure the probiotic has been studied for that specific disease state. you can call the company or check their website for the research they have conducted. always make sure your doctor knows what supplements you are taking. for more details on probiotics see this article <link>

what probiotic do you recommend. don't want to waste money on useless products. i live on a very limited budget and suffer from ibs. there is so much controversy over which probiotic has actual live clutures in them. would you please let me know which probiotic supplements are safe and effective. thank you!

the us probiotics. org recommends choosing probiotic supplements with adequate research behind the specific microbe strain used in any given product. just because research shows one strain is effective doesn't mean it applies to other strains as there are over 400! if you are looking for relief from a gastro-intestinal health issue make sure the probiotic has been studied for that specific disease state. you can call the company or check their website for the research they have conducted. always make sure your doctor knows what supplements you are taking. for more details on probiotics see this article <link>

what are the most nutritious and healthy foods that are also good sources of quality protein? lean proteins from animals are excellent sources of quality protein with low amounts of saturated fat. these include lean beef chicken/turkey fish low fat milk/yogurt (greek yogurt contains more protein than regular yogurt) and eggs/egg whites. each item contributes important nutrition. for example lean beef and poultry are sources of iron and zinc fish contains omega-3 fatty acids (dha and epa) eggs are a good source of choline and milk and yogurt are chock-full of calcium. plant proteins considered "high quality" include soy the only vegetarian option that provides all the essential amino acids. but other sources of protein such as beans nuts and seeds are very healthy contain fiber and provide a good amount of protein. variety is best!

what are the most nutritious and healthy foods that are also good sources of quality protein?

lean proteins from animals are excellent sources of quality protein with low amounts of saturated fat. these include lean beef chicken/turkey fish low fat milk/yogurt (greek yogurt contains more protein than regular yogurt) and eggs/egg whites. each item contributes important nutrition. for example lean beef and poultry are sources of iron and zinc fish contains omega-3 fatty acids (dha and epa) eggs are a good source of choline and milk and yogurt are chock-full of calcium. plant proteins considered "high quality" include soy the only vegetarian option that provides all the essential amino acids. but other sources of protein such as beans nuts and seeds are very healthy contain fiber and provide a good amount of protein. variety is best!

what are the health benefits of green tea? while the curative power of green tea has been touted for centuries science is finally starting to catch up! the benefits of green tea come from antioxidants (polyphenols) that protect cells from free radicals and also may help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries. studies indicate an association between green tea consumption and reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. it's important to remember that green tea also contains caffeine.

what are the health benefits of green tea?

while the curative power of green tea has been touted for centuries science is finally starting to catch up! the benefits of green tea come from antioxidants (polyphenols) that protect cells from free radicals and also may help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries. studies indicate an association between green tea consumption and reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. it's important to remember that green tea also contains caffeine.

i am not overweight at all but i still want to lose about 10 pounds. i eat healthy and exercise often. what can i do? . i am young and only 5'2". after coming to college i gained some weight and i would like to lose about 10 pounds. i do a vigorous exercise 2-4 times a week and i eat pretty healthy. how awful would it be if i took weight loss supplements and what else can i do to lose the weight? you say you are not overweight and do not state your weight so it seems that focusing on the scale isn't the right answer. instead focus on creating a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable and above all enjoyable. incorporate healthy habits that make you feel good like regular exercise and eating fruits vegetables whole grains lean protein sources low fat dairy healthy fats and sensibly include energy-dense foods you really love. aim to get the right amount o food for your body by providing yourself with regular balanced meals eating at the table and stopping when satisfied and comfortably full. avoid eating in front of the tv or as a way to handle stress. a recent study with women around your age showed that those who were at a normal weight but dissatisfied with their bodies gained more weight over time than those satisfied with their bodies. if you chase the perfect body and diet frequently it may increase your risk of future weight gain. take the time to create a healthy lifestyle that fits your preferences and the right weight for you will follow. good luck! if you can re-write including your bmi it will really help for a answer. take care! dhammika abeygoonawardhane sri lanka

i am not overweight at all but i still want to lose about 10 pounds. i eat healthy and exercise often. what can i do? . i am young and only 5'2". after coming to college i gained some weight and i would like to lose about 10 pounds. i do a vigorous exercise 2-4 times a week and i eat pretty healthy. how awful would it be if i took weight loss supplements and what else can i do to lose the weight?

you say you are not overweight and do not state your weight so it seems that focusing on the scale isn't the right answer. instead focus on creating a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable and above all enjoyable. incorporate healthy habits that make you feel good like regular exercise and eating fruits vegetables whole grains lean protein sources low fat dairy healthy fats and sensibly include energy-dense foods you really love. aim to get the right amount o food for your body by providing yourself with regular balanced meals eating at the table and stopping when satisfied and comfortably full. avoid eating in front of the tv or as a way to handle stress. a recent study with women around your age showed that those who were at a normal weight but dissatisfied with their bodies gained more weight over time than those satisfied with their bodies. if you chase the perfect body and diet frequently it may increase your risk of future weight gain. take the time to create a healthy lifestyle that fits your preferences and the right weight for you will follow. good luck! if you can re-write including your bmi it will really help for a answer. take care! dhammika abeygoonawardhane sri lanka

which foods are good sources of antioxidants? there are a variety of antioxidants in food including those high in vitamins c and e and the carotenoids (beta-carotene lutein and lycopene). below we list out food sources based on these categories: - source of vitamin c include citrus fruits (oranges/grapefruit) strawberries kiwi potatoes broccoli and red peppers. -vitamin e food sources include vegetable oils salad dressings seeds nuts peanut butter wheat germ and whole grains. -carotenoid- rich foods tend to be red deep yellow and orange in color but also include some leafy greens. examples include spinach tomatoes carrots brussels spouts and broccoli.

which foods are good sources of antioxidants?

there are a variety of antioxidants in food including those high in vitamins c and e and the carotenoids (beta-carotene lutein and lycopene). below we list out food sources based on these categories: - source of vitamin c include citrus fruits (oranges/grapefruit) strawberries kiwi potatoes broccoli and red peppers. -vitamin e food sources include vegetable oils salad dressings seeds nuts peanut butter wheat germ and whole grains. -carotenoid- rich foods tend to be red deep yellow and orange in color but also include some leafy greens. examples include spinach tomatoes carrots brussels spouts and broccoli.

which foods can help boost my energy? foods rich in carbohydrates the preferred energy source for the body and brain provide energy in the form of glucose. carbohydrates balanced with protein and fat make for the best energy sources. here are some examples: -meals that contain 4-5 food groups and snacks that contain 2-3. food groups include whole grains dairy lean proteins fruits vegetables and healthy fats. -main meals can contain a fiber-rich grain like brown rice lean protein source such as chicken yogurt and veggies sautéed in olive oil. the protein in the chicken and the fat in the oil help slow down the absorption of carbohydrates in the grain and dairy so energy levels stabilize helping avoid the "highs" and "lows. " -smart snack ideas include a piece of fruit with peanut butter dried fruit with nuts cheese and whole grain crackers and yogurt topped with nuts and fruit. balance is key!

which foods can help boost my energy?

foods rich in carbohydrates the preferred energy source for the body and brain provide energy in the form of glucose. carbohydrates balanced with protein and fat make for the best energy sources. here are some examples: -meals that contain 4-5 food groups and snacks that contain 2-3. food groups include whole grains dairy lean proteins fruits vegetables and healthy fats. -main meals can contain a fiber-rich grain like brown rice lean protein source such as chicken yogurt and veggies sautéed in olive oil. the protein in the chicken and the fat in the oil help slow down the absorption of carbohydrates in the grain and dairy so energy levels stabilize helping avoid the "highs" and "lows. " -smart snack ideas include a piece of fruit with peanut butter dried fruit with nuts cheese and whole grain crackers and yogurt topped with nuts and fruit. balance is key!

what's the relationship between bmi and body fat? bmi is a tool that estimates body fat based on height and weight measures of individuals. as bmi increases so does your risk for heart disease high blood pressure type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. but this tool is not perfect. it can overestimate body fat in individuals who are very lean but weigh more like athletes and it can underestimate body fat in people who are thin but have low muscle tone. bmi is calculated from your height and weight and is used as an indirect screening tool for body fat and risk of diseases or other health conditions. bmi does have its limitations however as some individuals such as athletes may have a high bmi because of increased muscle mass. as a result they might have a high bmi but not a high percentage of body fat. there are other more direct measurement techniques for body fat percentage; some of which include: • underwater weighing • air displacement • dual energy x-ray • bioelectrical impedance • skinfold measurements there are however trade-offs with each method. the more accurate methods tend to require specialized equipment that can be very expensive and require additional training and take longer to implement. the quicker and cheaper methods may not require much additional training but may not be as accurate. researchers have to choose which method will best fit their needs. let's just keep it simple. if your waist is above 45% of your height you are too fat and if you work on just that number you will become lean and healthy. for example a man who is 72" tall (6') need to keep his waist under 32" and a woman who is 68" tall (5"8") needs to keep her waist under 30". just measure your height in inches and multiply times. 45. another easy way is if your pants waist is not smaller than your pants length it is time to eat less and exercise more. mike at everyouncecounts@gmail. com

what's the relationship between bmi and body fat?

bmi is a tool that estimates body fat based on height and weight measures of individuals. as bmi increases so does your risk for heart disease high blood pressure type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. but this tool is not perfect. it can overestimate body fat in individuals who are very lean but weigh more like athletes and it can underestimate body fat in people who are thin but have low muscle tone. bmi is calculated from your height and weight and is used as an indirect screening tool for body fat and risk of diseases or other health conditions. bmi does have its limitations however as some individuals such as athletes may have a high bmi because of increased muscle mass. as a result they might have a high bmi but not a high percentage of body fat. there are other more direct measurement techniques for body fat percentage; some of which include: • underwater weighing • air displacement • dual energy x-ray • bioelectrical impedance • skinfold measurements there are however trade-offs with each method. the more accurate methods tend to require specialized equipment that can be very expensive and require additional training and take longer to implement. the quicker and cheaper methods may not require much additional training but may not be as accurate. researchers have to choose which method will best fit their needs. let's just keep it simple. if your waist is above 45% of your height you are too fat and if you work on just that number you will become lean and healthy. for example a man who is 72" tall (6') need to keep his waist under 32" and a woman who is 68" tall (5"8") needs to keep her waist under 30". just measure your height in inches and multiply times. 45. another easy way is if your pants waist is not smaller than your pants length it is time to eat less and exercise more. mike at everyouncecounts@gmail. com

clear liquid diet. what can i eat when on a clear liquid diet? a clear liquid diet consists of clear fluids such as juice without pulp broth popsicles (no fruit pieces) plain gelatin tea and coffee without cream. always check with your healthcare provider on the specifics about when and how long you need to be on a clear liquid diet.

clear liquid diet. what can i eat when on a clear liquid diet?

a clear liquid diet consists of clear fluids such as juice without pulp broth popsicles (no fruit pieces) plain gelatin tea and coffee without cream. always check with your healthcare provider on the specifics about when and how long you need to be on a clear liquid diet.

what is vitamin b12? vitamin b12 one of the eight water-soluble b vitamins contains the mineral cobalt which is why it is often referred to as "cobalamin. " all b vitamins are involved in cell metabolism but b12 plays a key role in keeping nerve and blood cells healthy. adequate vitamin b12 also prevents megaloblastic anemia a type of anemia that occurs with larger-than-normal red blood cells. vitamin b12 can only be found in foods of animal origin so vegans (vegetarians who omit all animal products) need to eat foods fortified with b12 or take supplemental b12.

what is vitamin b12?

vitamin b12 one of the eight water-soluble b vitamins contains the mineral cobalt which is why it is often referred to as "cobalamin. " all b vitamins are involved in cell metabolism but b12 plays a key role in keeping nerve and blood cells healthy. adequate vitamin b12 also prevents megaloblastic anemia a type of anemia that occurs with larger-than-normal red blood cells. vitamin b12 can only be found in foods of animal origin so vegans (vegetarians who omit all animal products) need to eat foods fortified with b12 or take supplemental b12.

are there foods and/or drinks that may cause acne breakouts? . my eight year old daughter is presently having bouts with acne breakouts. we've been advised about using different hair products that won't clog her pores with heavy oil ingredients. what other products may be causing her acne issues? her grandmother (we've recently found out) has allowed her to drink sodas and fruit drink beverages on daily visits. could this contribute to some of the skin problems she's having? there is some evidence that a diet limited in dairy products and low in sugar and processed carbohydrates can help decrease the risk of acne breakouts. that would mean not overdoing milk cheese and yogurt while maintaining a diet rich in whole foods including fruits vegetables whole grains lean meats beans and healthy fats (vegetable oils/avocado/nuts and seeds) that is also low in sugar and processed foods. so too many sugary drinks may have an adverse affect on acne. but diet is only part of the story and a healthcare provider can help you figure out all the contributing factors. for more on diet's effect on acne see these articles: <link> <link> no acne is not caused or worsened by certain food or drinks. this is a common misconception. acne is caused primarily by hormones that cause an over excetion of oil often made worse by certain bacteria found in acne lesions. if your eight year old is having acne she may be starting to puberty which can occasionally happen this early. she should see her medical provider. sugary drinks and sodas can make her fat but they will not cause zits. yes i have red bumps on my eyelid and down the left side of my nose and for the past three days i have been drinking apple juice and when i woke up this morning there were red bumps (kind of like acne. i don't really know). but as i was saying they were all down the left side of my nose and on my eyelid and right below my eyebrow!

are there foods and/or drinks that may cause acne breakouts? . my eight year old daughter is presently having bouts with acne breakouts. we've been advised about using different hair products that won't clog her pores with heavy oil ingredients. what other products may be causing her acne issues? her grandmother (we've recently found out) has allowed her to drink sodas and fruit drink beverages on daily visits. could this contribute to some of the skin problems she's having?

there is some evidence that a diet limited in dairy products and low in sugar and processed carbohydrates can help decrease the risk of acne breakouts. that would mean not overdoing milk cheese and yogurt while maintaining a diet rich in whole foods including fruits vegetables whole grains lean meats beans and healthy fats (vegetable oils/avocado/nuts and seeds) that is also low in sugar and processed foods. so too many sugary drinks may have an adverse affect on acne. but diet is only part of the story and a healthcare provider can help you figure out all the contributing factors. for more on diet's effect on acne see these articles: <link> <link> no acne is not caused or worsened by certain food or drinks. this is a common misconception. acne is caused primarily by hormones that cause an over excetion of oil often made worse by certain bacteria found in acne lesions. if your eight year old is having acne she may be starting to puberty which can occasionally happen this early. she should see her medical provider. sugary drinks and sodas can make her fat but they will not cause zits. yes i have red bumps on my eyelid and down the left side of my nose and for the past three days i have been drinking apple juice and when i woke up this morning there were red bumps (kind of like acne. i don't really know). but as i was saying they were all down the left side of my nose and on my eyelid and right below my eyebrow!

i love oatmeal and i am a diabetic. is it good to eat in a regular basis? . the issue is that i read that some doctors say that oatmeal is alright but you must be careful with it as a major part of your diet but others say it is fine as long as it is not loaded up with all the "nice" things that make oatmeal so good like brown sugar and raisans which makes sense because of the high carbo content. most helpful answer the key for diabetes is keeping carbohydrate intake consistent throughout the day. oatmeal is a healthy carbohydrate-rich food that is beneficial for heart health and can fit in a healthy diet. you want to work with your healthcare provider on how many carbohydrates you need in a day. the american diabetes association recommends 45-60 grams of carbohydrate at a meal (3-4 carbohydrate servings). one half cup of oatmeal without added sugars contains about one carbohydrate serving (15 grams). if you add to tablespoons raisins that is another carbohydrate serving. the benefit of carbohydrate counting is you have flexibility about what you eat as long as you stay within your recommended carbohydrate intake. but choosing carbohydrates that are nutritous like oatmeal (and other whole grains) fruits and dairy is important for a healthy diet. if you need help see a diabetes educator for more assistance. for more information on carb counting see this article <link> i am a type 2diabetic and eat oats every morning. one of the first things i was taught was to add a good fat or protein to a carb breakfast. i eat 1/3rd cup of steel cut organic oats cooked in water 6 oz. of almond milk 1tsp cinnimon and 1 tbs. of almond butter. i also eat one cup of fruit but eat the fruit 1hr prior to the oats. this wait time allows the fruit to digest before the oats start to digest. i have been taught also to not eat a startch or grain carb together with a fruit as the stomach treats this combination by frementation during digestion. my blood sugars are norml eating this way. total carbs for this meal is around 66grams which is high but eating this way negates the high blood sugars!

i love oatmeal and i am a diabetic. is it good to eat in a regular basis? . the issue is that i read that some doctors say that oatmeal is alright but you must be careful with it as a major part of your diet but others say it is fine as long as it is not loaded up with all the "nice" things that make oatmeal so good like brown sugar and raisans which makes sense because of the high carbo content.

most helpful answer the key for diabetes is keeping carbohydrate intake consistent throughout the day. oatmeal is a healthy carbohydrate-rich food that is beneficial for heart health and can fit in a healthy diet. you want to work with your healthcare provider on how many carbohydrates you need in a day. the american diabetes association recommends 45-60 grams of carbohydrate at a meal (3-4 carbohydrate servings). one half cup of oatmeal without added sugars contains about one carbohydrate serving (15 grams). if you add to tablespoons raisins that is another carbohydrate serving. the benefit of carbohydrate counting is you have flexibility about what you eat as long as you stay within your recommended carbohydrate intake. but choosing carbohydrates that are nutritous like oatmeal (and other whole grains) fruits and dairy is important for a healthy diet. if you need help see a diabetes educator for more assistance. for more information on carb counting see this article <link> i am a type 2diabetic and eat oats every morning. one of the first things i was taught was to add a good fat or protein to a carb breakfast. i eat 1/3rd cup of steel cut organic oats cooked in water 6 oz. of almond milk 1tsp cinnimon and 1 tbs. of almond butter. i also eat one cup of fruit but eat the fruit 1hr prior to the oats. this wait time allows the fruit to digest before the oats start to digest. i have been taught also to not eat a startch or grain carb together with a fruit as the stomach treats this combination by frementation during digestion. my blood sugars are norml eating this way. total carbs for this meal is around 66grams which is high but eating this way negates the high blood sugars!

how does krill oil help with fighting cancer krill oil a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (dha) and eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) plays a key role in a healthy diet. according to the american cancer society there is some research that fish oils with these omega 3 fatty acids such as krill oil decrease the rate of cancer cell growth but not all studies agree. the most evidence for the benefits of fish oil is improving heart health including risk factors such as high triglycerides. always check with your healthcare provider about taking supplements during cancer treatment. for more on the benefits of krill oil see this webmd article <link>

how does krill oil help with fighting cancer

krill oil a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (dha) and eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) plays a key role in a healthy diet. according to the american cancer society there is some research that fish oils with these omega 3 fatty acids such as krill oil decrease the rate of cancer cell growth but not all studies agree. the most evidence for the benefits of fish oil is improving heart health including risk factors such as high triglycerides. always check with your healthcare provider about taking supplements during cancer treatment. for more on the benefits of krill oil see this webmd article <link>

what foods contain vitamin k? the following foods are sources of vitamin k: - green leafy vegetables including spinach kale collards romaine and green leaf lettuce - vegetables like brussels sprouts asparagus cabbage broccoli and cauliflower - oils like soybean canola and olive oil - foods of animal origin like fish liver meat and eggs (in smaller amounts)

what foods contain vitamin k?

the following foods are sources of vitamin k: - green leafy vegetables including spinach kale collards romaine and green leaf lettuce - vegetables like brussels sprouts asparagus cabbage broccoli and cauliflower - oils like soybean canola and olive oil - foods of animal origin like fish liver meat and eggs (in smaller amounts)

what are the symtoms and complications of vitamin d deficiency in adults age 30-35? i think a lot of it depends on how long you've been deficient and to what degree. it is well accepted that a lack of vitamin d increases the risk of osteomalcia (bone/muscle pain) osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) osteoporosis and bone fractures in adults. so in addition to working with your healthcare provider about getting your levels back up you may want to check your bone density to see if there's more you can do. most the symptoms of vitamin d deficiency are subtle or absent in the initial stages. low vitamin d levels have also been linked to the development of immune disorders heart disease and certain cancers but more research is needed to draw conclusions. the good news is you can correct your levels now to help keep you healthy for the years to come. for more on vitamin d read this article on webmd.

what are the symtoms and complications of vitamin d deficiency in adults age 30-35?

i think a lot of it depends on how long you've been deficient and to what degree. it is well accepted that a lack of vitamin d increases the risk of osteomalcia (bone/muscle pain) osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) osteoporosis and bone fractures in adults. so in addition to working with your healthcare provider about getting your levels back up you may want to check your bone density to see if there's more you can do. most the symptoms of vitamin d deficiency are subtle or absent in the initial stages. low vitamin d levels have also been linked to the development of immune disorders heart disease and certain cancers but more research is needed to draw conclusions. the good news is you can correct your levels now to help keep you healthy for the years to come. for more on vitamin d read this article on webmd.

i am having some minor urinary incontinence after having prostate sugery. how do i handle sex in this situation? many men face some dribbling at different levels after prostate surgery. using condoms can be helpful for two reasons. it may help prolong erections as well as catch any unwanted leakage. some men find doing the kegal exercises helpful. these are the muscles you use to stop your stream during urination. squeeze and hold these muscles ten times to make a set. perform one set three times a day at least 4 times a week. this may help reduce some of the leakage. it will take several weeks to strengthen these muscles. if your symptoms do not improve or you are not satisfied using the condoms there are some alternatives that an urologist may be able to offer.

i am having some minor urinary incontinence after having prostate sugery. how do i handle sex in this situation?

many men face some dribbling at different levels after prostate surgery. using condoms can be helpful for two reasons. it may help prolong erections as well as catch any unwanted leakage. some men find doing the kegal exercises helpful. these are the muscles you use to stop your stream during urination. squeeze and hold these muscles ten times to make a set. perform one set three times a day at least 4 times a week. this may help reduce some of the leakage. it will take several weeks to strengthen these muscles. if your symptoms do not improve or you are not satisfied using the condoms there are some alternatives that an urologist may be able to offer.

what can you use to protect yourself from infection during oral sex? 1. condoms - don't forget they can come in flavors 2. you can cut a condom open and use it as a covering for oral sex with a female. 3. plastic wrap found at your local grocery store can be used. it may help reduce risk as well.

what can you use to protect yourself from infection during oral sex?

1. condoms - don't forget they can come in flavors 2. you can cut a condom open and use it as a covering for oral sex with a female. 3. plastic wrap found at your local grocery store can be used. it may help reduce risk as well.