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You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | should a diabetic avoid watermelon pineapple and raisins or is this sugar different because it's "natural" sugar? | the key is not to avoid certain foods when you have diabetes but to be aware of the total carbohydrate in foods and keep intake consistent throughout the day. a small piece of fresh fruit 1/2 cup canned and 1/4 cup dried fruit contains about one carb serving (15g total carbohydrates). most people with diabetes can have... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how to gain weight back from unexpected weight loss also having fatigue and nausea? . i have had an ongoing anxiety disorder for 3 years. i've finall found a med combination that works for me. venlafaxline and bupropion. i had been on the bupropion for about a year before so one drug was new. before i started this drug... | the key is to get the cause of the weight loss under control which it sounds like have started to do. as for weight gain you need to make food and eating a priority. frequent meals (5-<positive_smiley> may work better especially if you still having nausea. take advantage of the times your appetite is high which for mos... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how much juice milk and water should a toddler be drinking? i have a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old. | the american academy of pediatrics recommends no more than 4 to 6 ounces of 100% fruit juice for young children. at one year of age babies can switch from formula or breast milk to whole milk and it is recommended children get 2-3 cups but no more than 24 ounces. more than 24 ounces can increase the risk of iron defici... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | there are 8 teaspoons of sugar in a 12oz coke but how many nutritional grams of sugar are in a teaspoon? . i'm looking for a conversion of nutritional to measurement in order to regulate my macros. | a teaspoon of sugar has about 4 grams of sugar. sodas and sugar-sweetened beverages have all added sugars. in products like yogurt pasta sauce milk and food with added fruit some of the sugar is naturally occurring (lactose in the milk for example). for more sugar facts see this article. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | can sweetners react to stomach ulcers | i am not aware of sweeteners (sugars or artificial sweeteners) causing problems for stomach ulcers. that being said too much alcohol can make them worse. the key is finding out the cause of the stomach ulcer and getting the proper treatment. here is more about how diet can help. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | why is my 7 week old baby vomiting alot in amount after eating. my 7 week old will go thru a vomiting stage. we will go about 3-4 days without it and then one day she will be on the breast eating and will vomit what seems like the whole feeding and plus some sometimes. my fiance seems to think that she is eating to fas... | while you want to check with your pediatrician it sounds like your baby is experiencing infant regurgitation also called spit up where the contents in the stomach reflux back into the esophagus. this occurs frequently in babies because the muscles at the lower esophageal sphincter muscle (responsible for keeping food f... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | after getting to goal weight can you switch from low carb to calorie counting? . i'm 5'5 and 174 pounds. i'm also 15 years old and i've made up my mind to diet. i just need to know whether after going to calorie counting for maintainance if i'd gain everything back. i'd like to lose 72 pounds. i believe this weight is ... | it sounds like you are ready to make a change which is good. i do not recommend dieting at this age as you are still growing and research shows dieting (especially at younger ages) is associated with weight gain over the long run. instead of losing weight i highly recommend focusing on creating a healthy lifestyle that... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i had gastric by-pass surgery in 2005; haven't had much follow up. which blood tests and levels need to be checked? | i highly recommend you go for follow up. if you can't go to the doctor who did your surgery then find another bariatric surgeon that can follow you. they will check your blood looking specifically at vitamin b12 vitamin d iron and folate levels. you also should be taking supplements on a normal schedule as well as foll... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | why are sweets easier to digest? . i had a gastric bypass in november 2011. now i find that sweets (i. e. chocolate cake pie etc. ) are easier to digest than nutritious food. the doctor says i should cut down on sweets so i don't put the weight back on. how can i when they are easier to digest and i am hungry? | in some people who have had gastric bypass surgery sources of sugar tend to cause dumping syndrome but that doesn't seem to be the case for you. it's true that some foods are easier to eat than others after surgery but the more often you eat wholesome foods such as vegetables grains and lean meats the easier they are t... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i use the two hour after meal method to check my sugar. sunday's reading was 246 monday's was 116. is this swing a sign? | i'm not sure if the change in blood sugar you experienced is a sign but it might simply be a result of what you ate. did you eat the same amount of carbohydrates at both meals? if you had more carbohydrates on sunday that would explain the higher levels. recommended blood glucose levels 2 hours after eating is less tha... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i've been eating salads(no cheese) okra and asparagus and drinking about 80-100oz of water/day and constipated. i'm not sure what else to do. i eat vegetables(brocoli spinach asparagus okra pickles cucumbers tomatoes) and egg whites with a drop of olive oil and i drink tons of water. i mean i drink a lot of water. i we... | when it comes to constipation fiber hydration and moving are important. there are other sources of fiber you can include such as whole grains bran cereals beans and legumes a variety of fruit (especially prunes or fruit with skins like apples) and flaxmeal. adequate fat can also help and it sounds like you are getting ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | iron levels in blood to go lower? . i recently started to donate plasma to make extra money but at time my iron has been low but able to get it up to donate. as a kid i did have low iron in my blood. recently just two weeks i went to donate but my iron levels are way low and i don't understand why? i eat alot of food w... | without knowing what you are eating and more about your history its tough to say why your iron levels are low. here are some tips for increasing your iron stores: animal sources (heme) of iron are better absorbed so if you are not a vegetarian increase heme sources (meat poultry and fish) at mealtime. vitamin c-rich fo... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have high bp. i have noticed that it usually goes up if i have eaten a lot of sugar and/or starch. are these related? . i take quinipril 12. 5 mg twice daily. usually if i don't eat a lot of sugar i can go down to one pill a day as my blood pressure is 108 to 110 over 70 to 80. if i have a high sugar intake during th... | sugar intake should not cause blood pressure to increase but foods high in sodium can. many convenience foods have sugar salt and fat. so it could be that the days you eat sugar you also get extra sodium causing your blood pressure to spike. if you want to avoid diabetes keep your weight in check eat a healthy diet and... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | re:nutrition what are safe levels of saturated fat polyusaturated fat monousaturated fat sodium & carbohydrate. looking for a guide to safe levels of saturated fat polyunsaturated fat monounsaturated fat sodium and carbohydrates found in almost all foods for an average person 62 years old. they are on every label but n... | first off you want to get an idea of how many calories you need as some of the recommendations are based on a percentage of calories. according to the dietary guidelines someone your age would need: female sedentary: 1600 calories/male sedentary: 2000 female moderately active: 1800/male moderately active: 2400 female a... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | can protein shakes help my 17 year old son gain weight? . . my son is very under weight. he eats but not enough to gain weight. his doctor recommends that he add 1000 more calories to his daily diet and increase protein for muscle mass build up. would weight gain protein shakes work? | i think the main question you need to ask is why is your son eating so little and not gaining weight? is he a picky eater? sensitive to textures? has he been pressured to eat much of his life which can cause early satiety (fullness)? does he exhibit red flags for an eating disorder? if there is an underlying problem yo... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | which is the most effective herbal remedy for weight loss? . i am suffering from obesity and feeling uncomfortable and also demoralized because of your extra pounds | there is no convincing evidence that any herbal remedy will help people lose and maintain weight loss. here is the run down on the most promising ones. i highly recommend you spend some time figuring out why you carry excess weight and then focus on that. some people eat because they have dieted for years and feel depr... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | if i am feeling really hungry after exercising what is the best thing to eat after a workout? . and i am a guy not sure if that matters. | this depends on a few things. if you exercise first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon you could quickly follow up with a healthy breakfast or dinner. if your workout is during non-meal time it's best to have something to replenish your muscle carbohydrate stores (called glycogen) with a little bit of protei... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | direct me to articles on meat allergies either at web md or elswhere on the internet. allergic to the protein in red meat. what foods hide meat in their ingredients. what can i eat to avoid meat? is drinking milk and dairy in the same category as red meat. is chicken and turkey considered meat. | the term red meat applies to mammalian meats including beef pork and lamb. this does not include poultry like chicken or dairy products. be sure to check with your allergist as some people have allergies to one specific meat like beef and may be fine with others like pork. it's not common to have red meat as an ingredi... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how long does it take to bake 11ibs of chicken? . i am currently having to go gluten wheat and dairy free again and my cooking skills never strong to begin with are in even worse shape after eating a million salads finger foods and sliding down the hill to **** on a pile of pizza hamburgers and those $2 for 6 burritos ... | if you are referring to cooking a whole chicken (thawed) it is generally 20 minutes per pound at 350 f plus an additional 15 minutes. but cooking times will vary so make sure you cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees measuring at the thickest part. you can search chicken recipes onlin... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my stomach always growls turns and feels bloated after i eat. i also have a lot of flatulence. what could be wrong? . i am not sure what is wrong with me. my stomach growls loudly and obnoxiously after i eat and it is very embarrassing not to mention the fact its very uncomfortable almost painful. i also have excessive... | there are a number of things that could be contributing to your gas symptoms. the growling stomach you mention is actually your intestines contracting from the movement of air through the intestines. here are some potential causes of your gas: taking in air through drinking with straws carbonated beverages chewing gum ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | am blood sugar 86 - ate water 4 hamburger patties 1/4 c almonds 1/4 c cashews 1/4 cup plain yogurt next am 99 how? . i have candida and have been monitoring my blood sugar to ensure it doesn't go too high and further my problems. i don't understand how i can go from blood sugar of 86 one morning to 99 the next when i h... | diet is not the only factor that increases blood sugar. if you don't have diabetes your blood sugar will be tightly controlled either by increasing insulin to combat high carb intake or utilizing stored forms from the liver and muscles to be put back into the blood stream. so even though you take in little carbohydrate... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how many grams of sugar per day. how may grams of sugar should you take in a day | recommendations vary based on organization. for example the world health organization recommends keeping added sugar intake to 10% of total calories. for the average 2000 calorie-diet that's a maximum of 50 grams. the american heart association recommends 6 teaspoons of sugar for women and 9 for men (1 teaspoon of suga... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | some of friends noticed that i look thinner but i regularly check my weight and it's still at 110-120lbs. am i sick? . this concerns me a bit coz i somewhat feel that i look thinner than before but puzzles me at the same time coz of the same results that i get. what could possibly be the reason behind this? and can you... | i would start at the doctor and get a physical to check the state of your health. this will include blood work weight measurements and blood pressure check etc. if all of that is healthy than focus on creating a healthy lifestyle. that means regular physical activity adequate sleep and regular balanced meals and in bet... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i get my 4 month old to take naps during the day? how long should he be eating at each feeding? . my 4 month old used to sleep from 10pm to 6am occasionally waking around 4am before the time change. he would eat every 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours during the day and would take a couple of long naps lasting anywhere fr... | when babies pass the 3-month mark they tend to need earlier bedtimes. i know it's hard when you have a good routine going but babies are changing fast. so go with the early bedtime but make sure you get a good feed in before putting him down. remember at this age babies usually can't stay up for more than 2 hours durin... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my daughter will eat nothing for days and will eat alot in 1 day then not eat for days agian. what is going on? . along with that when i tell her to eat something. she replies "food is disgusting. " | i'm not sure what you mean by "days without food. " if she eats absolutely nothing for 3-4 days and then finally eats one day that would be problematic. you need to make sure her growth is on track by checking with her pediatrician. if she eats very few foods and tends to gag or choke a lot then have her evaluated by a... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is tthe normal ideal weight for a 16 month old girl? i have one and she is 19lbs and 6 oz | there is not one normal or ideal weight for babies and young toddlers. pediatricians track a child's growth using growth charts measuring weight height and head circumference. this shows how your child grows over time and what percentile they are at (comparison to other children). so if you child's height for weight is... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i am 17 male height 5'2''. want to increase height. | boys stop growing at 20 years of age whereas girls stop growing around age 18 so there still is time. first make sure you are getting enough calories. this chart will give you an idea of how much you need based on your gender age and activity level. you also want to eat regular meals and in between snacks. aim for 4-5 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i'm a female: age 19; weight 101 lbs; height 5'8. i want a bmi of 19. what should my diet look? . how long should it take to reach this bmi if i'm gaining weight at a healthy pace? | if you pay close attention to your diet a sensible amount of weight gain would be about. 5 to 1 pounds per week. here are some tips: eat frequently including 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. include 4-5 food groups (dairy protein grains fruit vegetable and fat) at meals and 2-3 food groups at snacks add nutrient and calorie-den... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my daughter's daycare gave her yogurt that was in her backpack for a week. what should we do? | watch for signs of food poisoning including abdominal pain vomiting fever and diarrhea. if those occur call or visit your healthcare provider and explain what happened. for more on food poisoning signs and symptoms see this article. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 byprodu... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 fo... | 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 ab... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... | 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. th... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... | 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 mu... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 k... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 unheal... | 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... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 thing... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 l... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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) ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 mo... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 tha... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 lik... | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... | 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... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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. ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 weigh... | 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 fa... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 a... | 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 re... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 fol... | 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 carbohydr... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 bet... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 lit... | 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 a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 cont... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 (stra... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 sourc... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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/ h... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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.... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 wi... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 f... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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... | 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. a... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 pro... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 experienc... | 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 ot... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 foo... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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. stel... | 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 child... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 an... | 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 ch... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 h... | 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 pro... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ex... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ti... | 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 are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 gi... | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 o... | 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 fu... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 fe... | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 t... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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)... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 c... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ar... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 prod... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 co... | 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 m... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 t... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 c... | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 b... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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... | 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 durin... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 a... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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: <l... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 hydrogen... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 exc... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | 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 vitam... |
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