Digestive Health

Thank you for your "Q&A" section. I have learned a lot. My question is this: the most common cure for stones seems to be the removal of the organ yet I must wonder if the organ was created in us that there must be a good reason for it (we don't remove tonsils in...

Hi Thank you for your swift response. I am replying as requested. I was diagnosed with celiac disease a few years ago so I never consume anything with gluten. I eat 25-35 grams of fiber a day (been logging intake for the past few months). I drink plenty of water. Pee is light yellow, no...

Is there anyone at my hospital who you know who can help me find a way to make foods liquid enough for our son (18 years) whose jaw is wired shut due to orthognathic surgery for orthodontic treatment? High-calorie protein powdered foods are too thick even when thinned. He has lost 15 pounds already...

Thanks so much for the speedy reply. Great suggestions! His jaw isn't wired, but he has a broken nose, cheekbones, and stitches in his upper lip. He says that his palate hurts when he swallows, which the doc says will go away when the swelling goes down. Also, he can't close his jaw completely also...

Is Psyllium Seed (in Metamucil) made of seaweed? If yes can it contain large amounts of iodine that may aggravate hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones)? Psyllium seeds are soluble and insoluble sources of fiber from a plant (plantago ovata), not seaweed and to the best of my knowledge do not contain iodine. I could not find...

I have been eating a pre-packaged cinnamon Danish for breakfast. I have also snacked on the Danish before going to bed. This has resulted in some upper digestive tract discomfort (i.e. when I stop eating the Danish it goes away). Webster's New World Dictionary states that cinnamon is "a light-brown spice made from the...

I have gas all the time. No matter what or when I eat. This is very sad and very embarrassing (at work, church, with friends). Do you have any suggestions for this problem? I do not want people to start calling me "ms odor but". Please reply. Thanks. You do not say if you are burping...

Why do you say heartburn is a symptom of hypochlorhydria? Heartburn is usually associated with lower, lower esophagus sphincter pressure and increased acid reflux into the esophagus. See Castell work on reflux, heartburn, and diet. Heartburn is a symptom of both hypohydrochlorhydria (too little stomach acid) and hypohydrochlorhydria (too much stomach acid). The dietary treatment...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who don't tolerate milk so that I get enough calcium? The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics work with people who have a lactose intolerance or an allergy to the protein in milk to make sure...

What foods produce acid? I notice milk, ice cream, and red meat bother me and I feel sick for a few weeks after I eat them. I think I need some help. No food actually produces acid in your body. Actually, no food is more acidic than the acid that your stomach produces. However, any food...