Nutrition Q&A - Page 49

The feasibility of using fruits to lower blood pressure? Hello, Nutritionist: My boyfriend is 23 years old and has essential hypertension, with an average blood pressure around 155. He hasn't taken medication for over two years, but recently his blood pressure rose above 170...

Weight loss diet Hello, Nutritionist: I have a few weight loss questions I'd like to ask you. 1. Is it true that the honey diet is unhealthy? I am currently on the third day of this method... I decided to implement it after reading the book "Honey Three-Day Slimming H...

Diabetes mellitus Hello, Nutritionist: I have the following questions regarding diabetes. 1. I have an elder who is nearly fifty years old, female, with a history of diabetes. She recently underwent gastric bypass surgery due to morbid obesity. I would like to buy Abbott's G...

Weight loss can be frustrating? Hello, nutritionist. I am a second-year junior high school student, and I have two concerns regarding weight loss. First, every time I want to lose weight, I find it difficult to do so. What kind of diet or exercise is most suitable for a second-ye...

Using Traditional Chinese Medicine for Skin Allergies Management Hello Director Shi, Seven years ago, I discovered that my skin develops rashes with blisters after sun exposure, and the affected area increases the more I scratch it. After consulting with a physician, there was n...

Weight loss Hello, I am currently 158 cm tall and weigh 72 kg. I have tried various weight loss methods, but I haven't been able to lose any weight. I would like to schedule an appointment for a weight loss clinic. Which clinic should I visit? Thank you!

Cardiovascular stenosis Dear Director, Recently, I experienced pain in my left chest and, after undergoing examinations at the hospital, there is a suspicion of cardiovascular stenosis. I am currently awaiting a cardiac catheterization. During this waiting period, the psychologi...

Dry mouth caused by dialysis? Is there any way to help my mother, who is experiencing dry mouth and insomnia due to dialysis, aside from sucking on ice cubes? It’s hard to see her so upset. Thank you.

Dietary Issues Hello, Doctor: I recently underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and would like to ask you: 1. What foods should I avoid? 2. What foods should I eat in moderation? 3. How can I nourish my body? Additionally, I would like to ask: My weight is only 38 kilograms, whic...

Bananas and honey? Hello, nutritionist: I have a few questions. 1. Is it true that people with weak bones should avoid eating bananas? What is the reasoning behind this? 2. Can honey be added to hot foods? For example, can honey be mixed into freshly made hot milk? Thank you!

Nutritional issues related to diseases Hello, I am planning to travel to Peru soon, but I have a history of hyperthyroidism and have not taken medication for several years. I learned that in the highlands of Peru, they offer a drink containing coca to help travelers prevent altit...

Grape seed Hello, Nutritionist: I am a 35-year-old woman who has been taking 300 mg of grape seed extract capsules daily for two years. Recently, I read in a magazine that grape seeds contain estrogen, and consuming them in excess may lead to uterine fibroids or breast tumors (br...

Fatty liver and brewer's yeast? 1. I would like to ask if someone with hepatitis B and fatty liver can consume brewer's yeast? Some people say that brewer's yeast is good for the liver, while others say it is not, so I would like to know whether brewer's yeast...

What foods can help improve high levels of serum iron? What foods can help improve high iron levels in the blood?

Weight gain I am a middle school girl who previously lost too much weight due to excessive dieting, which was very serious and even led to muscle breakdown. I am now trying to regain my weight, but I am afraid that what I will gain back is "fat" instead of "muscle....

Weight loss Hello, Nutritionist: 1. I am 162 cm tall and weigh 60 kg. I have localized obesity, with some fat around my waist, abdomen, and thighs. I understand that a combination of exercise and diet is necessary for weight loss, but I am unsure how to arrange my three meals a...

Health supplement issues? Hello, Nutritionist: 1. What is polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine (DLPC)? What is PPC polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine? What is DLPC (Dilinoleoylphosphatidylcholine)? 2. If I want to buy DLPC (Dilinoleoylphosphatidylcholine) supplements, where s...

Nutritional intake Hello, Nutritionist: 1. For breakfast, I consume a smoothie made from bananas, plums, kiwis, peaches, and 7 slices of stone lotus (half a dragon fruit, lemon, apple, and guava). I eat a more substantial lunch and skip dinner. Could this amount of fruit lead t...

Nutritional issues related to diseases 1. If hemoglobin levels are elevated, what dietary changes can be made to improve this condition? 2. If PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) levels are high, what dietary changes can be made to improve this condition? What should be increased i...

Nutritional Therapy and Physical Health Hello, Nutritionist: I have a few questions I would like to ask you: 1. Regarding hyperthyroidism, does avoiding soy include all types of soybeans, such as yellow soybeans, red beans, green beans, and legumes found in vegetables like kidney...