Dr. Cai Xiuwen reply Nutrition Question - Page 15

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) My grandmother has a bladder infection and has completed her treatment. The doctor recommended drinking cranberry juice to prevent recurrence. There are rumors that there are two types: "mature" and "immature." Could you explain t...

Can tube feeding with milk be replaced by direct sales nutritional milk powder? Hello: My father has dementia and has lost his swallowing function, so the doctor inserted a nasogastric tube. Initially, he was receiving six cans of enteral nutrition (Nutrison) per day in the hospi...

Dietary issues The doctor mentioned that for binge eating syndrome, it's important to choose high-protein foods with moderate fat content. How much is considered moderate fat? For example, how much meat can be consumed in one meal? Additionally, if someone has anemia, friend...

Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease Hello, Dietitian Tsai! I am a stage 3B chronic kidney disease patient, with a GFR of only 37. How should I adjust my diet to prevent further decline in my GFR? Are there any cookbooks available for kidney disease diets that you would recommend? Tha...

Can diabetes be self-monitored? I love drinking beverages and I'm worried that I might develop diabetes since my dad has it. What methods can I use to check if I have diabetes?

Post-Stroke Care My grandfather is 90 years old and had a minor stroke six months ago. Initially, the doctor mentioned vascular blockage, but now he has no issues with speaking or walking. I would like to buy a dietary supplement that can help clear blood vessels and lower blood ...

The relationship between diet and cardiovascular health, particularly hypertension? Hello, Dietitian Tsai. I often have doubts and questions regarding health reports about diet that I see in newspapers, magazines, online, and on television. I would like to consult you through thi...

Some concerns? What fruits and vegetables should be eaten to relieve constipation? Thank you.

Water and beverage in a 1:1 ratio? I drink about 700cc of beverages every day. If I also consume at least 700cc of water daily, can this help neutralize the sugar intake? Is drinking 700cc of beverages every day too much? Thank you.

How to eat when frequently exposed to exhaust fumes? Due to work-related exposure to exhaust fumes and oil vapors, what foods should I consume to help detoxify my body? Thank you.

Gestational diabetes and hypertension? Hello, nutritionist. I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes with blood sugar levels of 75/193/157/153 and hypertension at 145/95. What should I eat that would be best for both me and my baby? I hav...

Is there any natural food ingredient that can be used for "repairing" after an impact to the right arm? Hello, nutritionist: My right arm was accidentally injured by a "metal object" some time ago. After a period of treatment, the pain has significantly improv...

Is there a way to completely cure irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) completely curable, or can it only be managed through diet and medication (similar to diabetes)? If one stops medication or consumes a high-fat diet, will it relapse? I have been e...

Response: How to Improve Digestive System Issues (2) Hello Dr. Tsai, I recently started taking Vida Comprehensive Digestive Enzymes, but I noticed that since I began using them, my stool has started to contain white substances mixed in. It doesn't seem like undigested food (...

Response: How to Improve Poor Digestive Health Hello Dr. Tsai, I previously experienced frequent abdominal discomfort (sometimes just diarrhea and other times gastroenteritis), so I often visited doctors. Most of them diagnosed me with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. I once...

How to improve poor digestive health? Hello, doctor. I have digestive issues, and I'm not sure if they are congenital or acquired. Whenever I eat something slightly greasy, I often experience gastrointestinal discomfort (over 90% of the time I end up with diarrhea). I would ...

Slimming the calves? Hello, Dietitian Tsai. I am 176 cm tall and weigh 68 kg, which gives me a BMI within the normal range. However, I have been troubled by my uneven weight distribution; my face appears thin, my waist is fine, but my thighs and calves look quite thick (thigh cir...

excuse me? With a height of 177 cm and a weight of 78 kg, and having a regular exercise routine, your recent health check shows a cholesterol level of 132 mg/dL and a uric acid level of 8.2 mg/dL. Given your family history of kidney disease, it is important to pay attention to yo...

How to improve diarrhea after meals? About 3.4 years ago, I could eat normally regardless of how hungry I was. However, now I often experience diarrhea after meals, especially after dinner. This might be because I usually have a bowel movement before lunch (I have a daily bowel m...

Diet for Patients with Metabolic Syndrome (Three Highs: Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Hyperglycemia) Hello, recently my father's health report came out, indicating that he has metabolic syndrome. He mentioned having fatty liver, elevated blood sugar, and high cholesterol...