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Should traditional Chinese medicine be discontinued if there is uterine bleeding after a cesarean section? Hello! I have a friend who will return for a follow-up appointment 7 days after her cesarean section. The doctor mentioned that she has a condition of uterine hematoma and a...

Weight loss issues ~ Caloric control Hello, Director Tang: Last year on May 25, my height was 174 cm and my weight was 142.5 kg. I tried to reduce my caloric intake without exercising. On June 25, my weight was 132.6 kg; on July 25, it was 126.5 kg; on August 25, it was 125 kg; ...

Why is there a deficiency of sodium? What is sodium deficiency and how can sodium be supplemented?

Dietary Care After Severe Influenza Hello, I would like to ask you about a patient who has been hospitalized for nearly a month due to severe influenza and has returned home but still feels weak all over. What nutritional supplements can be taken, or what nutrients can help impro...

Nutritional supplementation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask which nutritional supplements are suitable for vegetarians, such as Ensure or Sustagen. Can vegetarians consume these? I have a friend who is a 91-year-old grandmother with lung adenocarcinoma and has not undergone ch...

How to buy milk? Hello Dr. Tang: I heard that some milk is not actually fresh milk obtained directly from cows, but rather reconstituted from powder. Should we choose real fresh milk from cows for better nutrition? How can we select genuine fresh milk from cows? Could you recomme...

Questions about menopause? Hello: What should one eat during menopause? Can food help restore the menstrual cycle? Is acupuncture effective? Or should one consider traditional Chinese medicine with acupuncture and herbal remedies? Thank you!

Is it true that buckwheat can easily cause allergies? I previously saw a nutritionist on a television program say, "Buckwheat can easily cause allergies," but I also found information online stating that in botany, buckwheat is not a grain and does not contain gluten, s...

Supplementing collagen? Hello, nutritionist: Is it true that supplementing with collagen ultimately just breaks down into proteins and amino acids for absorption? If that's the case, is collagen supplementation unnecessary? Additionally, if someone is on a balanced diet and ...

Diet for Protecting Gastric Mucosa Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about issues related to the gastric mucosa. I have had gastrointestinal problems since childhood, and I experienced a gastric ulcer in elementary school. The likely cause was my irregular eating habits, as I of...

Children are picky eaters? My three-year-old child is 95 cm tall and weighs 15 kg. My family says that 15 kg is too light. What should I do? I asked the teacher about my child's appetite at school, and she said it is good, but my child doesn't eat well at home. What sho...

Cirrhosis Hello, Nutritionist: My father has cirrhosis, has experienced esophageal variceal bleeding, and has had edema in his legs. He has been taking his medication regularly, and the edema has improved significantly. Recently, my father seems to be showing symptoms of hepatic ...

Questions regarding dietary supplements? Hello, nutritionist. My whole family is lacto-vegetarian, and my father usually does not consume high-purine foods or fried foods. He has a normal weight, engages in daily labor and exercise, and drinks tea every day, yet his uric acid and...

Five servings of fruits and vegetables daily? Hello, nutritionist: May I ask how much is the recommended serving size for vegetables and fruits in the daily intake of five servings of fruits and vegetables, specifically 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits? Should th...

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...

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

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 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...

Do dietary enzymes really help with weight loss? Many television stations sell enzymes claiming they can aid in weight loss. Is this true, or is the weight loss merely a result of eliminating waste? Could it lead to weight loss in undesired areas? What are the risks associated wi...

Chronic inflammation I have been experiencing reactions to an increasing variety of foods, such as small amounts of dairy, rice, and lotus seeds. After consuming these foods, my skin becomes inflamed on the same day, and I have persistent skin issues that have been more uncomfort...