Would taking barley green as a vitamin supplement contribute to headaches?
I am wondering if the fact that I am taking "Barley Green" as a vitamin supplement would contribute to my problem of having headaches? I can't seem to pinpoint the reason for these annoying headaches. I do believe, though, that there is always a reason for a headache. It is a sign or symptom...
I need nformation on aspiration testing. We currently use a blue dye in our tube feedings.
I logged onto your site in hopes of finding information on aspiration testing. We currently use a blue dye in our tube feedings. We have heard of a glucose test. I cannot find any information on that subject in reference to aspiration testing. From a physiological viewpoint I do not understand how a glucose...
I have gout, Can you furnish me with a diet low in purines?
I have gout. Can you furnish me with a diet low in purines? I cannot take the medication due to the blood thinner I am taking for a blood problem.
Gout is painful swelling in the feet. Medication is the treatment of choice for gout. I would suggest you get in touch with your doctor...
Which receipts are you using in intensive care for your patients?
I'm writing to you from Uludag University in Turkey. I'm a dietitian like you. I have a little English. Sorry about my mistakes. Which receipts are you using in intensive care for your patients? Could you write me?
Your English is just fine.
I work with consumers online only and do not have a patient practice....
Am working with a mental health specialist who asked to research foods that affect your mood.
I am a student dietitian from the UK and I am working with the mental health specialist. She has asked me to research on foods that can affect your mood. So far I have had little success and am writing to ask if you know more about this area of dietetics. I would be...
I have just come down with a case of gout. Is there a diet that I can follow to reduce attacks?
I have just come down with a case of Gout. Is there a diet that I can follow to reduce attacks in the future? Any advice would be appreciated.
Yes, you should follow a low purine nutrition therapy and lose weight if you are overweight. Read more in gout FAQs.
Where can I find a dietitian who works in mental health?
Where can I find a dietitian who works in mental health?
The Behavioral Health Nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with mental health patients. Some medications can cause weight gain or weight loss or interactions with specific foods. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and...
The doctor thinks I have lupus. Are there any foods which aggravate this disease and should be avoided?
I am a 53-year-old woman, overweight, cannot play sports since I had three vertebrae broken 8 years back, had a hysterectomy years ago, am on hormone treatment, diagnosed as hypoactive thyroid two years ago and been on thyroid pills and iron capsules. Last week had blood tests done and now hyperactive thyroid. The doctor...
I have a rancid odor from my urine and happen to be on birth control pills.
I am a college student. I have a question which I have tried to research and figure out, but it has been to no avail. I have been experiencing a very rancid odor from my urine and it is almost constant - at least I haven't noticed it with any certain foods or activities....
Where can I find a dietitian who works with transplant patients?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with transplant patients?
The Dietitians in Nutrition Support dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with patients who have had an organ or stem cell transplants. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or...