When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to milk. Will he ever grow out of the milk allergy?
When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to milk. His doctor switched him to soymilk. He hasn't had any milk since then. Will he ever grow out of the milk allergy?
You did not say how old your baby is now. If he is allergic to milk, he should not eat any...
I need to improve my digestive health
I need to improve my digestive health. I eat enough fiber, drink water and eat low fat, but I still suffer from bloating and flatulence. I can't find prebiotic food like kimchi and Kombucha in shops. I can't drink probiotic yogurt drinks because I'm lactose intolerant. Please help!
First I would suggest you make an...
Is spelt low in gluten and tolerated by some gluten-sensitive individuals?
Having read your topic on gluten, I have this to share: What little I know of spelt is this--it is an ancient grain, dating back to biblical days. It has gained the interest of the health food community recently. It is low in gluten and may be tolerated by some gluten-sensitive individuals.
Thanks for the...
I breastfed my daughter until she was 6 months old. Then 2% milk, but she had bad cramps and diarrhea.
I breastfed my daughter until she was six months old. Then I switched her to 2% milk. She had bad cramps and diarrhea. Her doctor did lots of tests on her after she was taken off milk. He also gave her a calcium supplement. She was four years old last summer and can now...
Which foods contain antihistamine?
Hello, I am wondering which foods, if any, contain an antihistamine. I am allergic to ragweed pollen. Sniff!! Sniff!!
The foods we consume do not contain an antihistamine. FYI, Antihistamines are medications available with or without a prescription that you take to interrupt your body's production of histamines in response to allergens in your environment....
What type of diet would you recommend for someone who has an ulcer?
What type of diet would you recommend for someone who has an ulcer?
Thank you for your input.
First, you should ask your doctor about what nutrition therapy, s/he would prescribe. Depending on the ulcer, it may be treated with an antibiotic if H-Pylori bacteria has infected the valve at the bottom of your stomach where...
Is spelt allowed in diets for celiac disease?
With respect to the gluten content of spelt products, how does it compare to other grains and is it allowed in diets for celiac disease? Thanks.
Spelt (uncooked and cooked) is in the USDA database. However, the gluten fraction of protein is not measured so I can't give you a comparison. Foods with any gluten...
What foods produce acid?
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...
How do I make foods liquid for our son (18 years) whose jaw is wired shut?
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...
I have Crohn’s disease. My fingernails are brittle and peeling. Could this be from a deficiency in a certain vitamin?
I spoke with you awhile back about different diets for Crohn's disease. I have another question for you. My fingernails are brittle and peeling. Could this be from a deficiency in a certain vitamin? I am currently having a flare up with Crohn's and I am at home on a TPN. I add iron...