Managing Burns and Weight Loss: Tips for Recovery and Nutrition
Exercise & Burns 1. If the arm is burned by hot water and it is classified as a second-degree burn, how should it be treated to avoid scarring? 2. If cycling for 100 minutes each morning and evening at a speed of 20 km/h, how many calories will be burned? If this level of e...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your letter! For your first question, I suggest you consult a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon for a better evaluation. Regarding the calories burned while cycling at a speed of 20 km/h, the calorie expenditure is approximately 9.7 kcal per kilogram per hou...[Read More] Managing Burns and Weight Loss: Tips for Recovery and Nutrition
Effective Strategies for Targeted Weight Loss: Tips for Slimming Thighs
How can I lose weight? Even if I only eat a small amount of food each day, I still can't lose weight. What can I do to reduce fat in specific areas? To slim down my thighs, will just lifting my legs be enough?
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Hello, Yu-Ju! If you are truly eating very little and still unable to lose weight, it is essential to first assess your current caloric intake. You need to determine how many calories you are consuming. Secondly, long-term low-calorie diets may have led to a decrease in your meta...[Read More] Effective Strategies for Targeted Weight Loss: Tips for Slimming Thighs
Is Drinking Green Tea Powder Healthy or Harmful for Your Body?
Green tea powder Does regularly consuming green tea powder put a burden on the body?
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, matcha powder does not pose any significant issues. However, since green tea contains alkaloids such as theobromine, it can interfere with iron absorption. Therefore, it is recommended that you avoid consuming it before or after meals to prevent hinderi...[Read More] Is Drinking Green Tea Powder Healthy or Harmful for Your Body?
Effective Weight Loss Tips and Calorie Counting for Better Nutrition
I would like to request a food calorie calculation and portion size chart? My height is 153 cm and my weight is 70 kg. I have been trying to lose weight for the past few years, but I haven't seen any results. One year, I ate a small transparent container of tomatoes every da...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Hello! The food calorie chart you requested has been sent. Based on your ideal weight, your target weight is 52 kilograms, with a 10% variance being acceptable. If you are indeed classified as having muscular obesity, you may only need to lose a moderate amount of weight. To asse...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Tips and Calorie Counting for Better Nutrition
Why Your Weight Loss Stalls After Initial Success: Expert Insights
Reduced to half but unable to lose any more weight? I have been overweight since childhood and have successfully lost weight 3 or 4 times. However, after starting night classes, my love for food caused my weight to increase from 63 kg to 83 kg. Recently, due to my weight, I have ...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Hello, Hsiao-Chieh! Analyzing the reasons for your weight loss plateau, it appears to be due to a low basal metabolic rate (BMR). During your weight loss journey, you have significantly restricted your caloric intake. Over time, your body adapts to this lower caloric level, resul...[Read More] Why Your Weight Loss Stalls After Initial Success: Expert Insights
Understanding Low Insulin Diets: Benefits and Nutritional Insights
Diet Hello! I came across information about a so-called low-insulin diet, but I couldn't find any resources. If it's convenient, could you provide some information?
Dr. Ke Qiuliang Reply:
Hello Vivi, I apologize for the delay in my response. I have searched through some books regarding your question, but unfortunately, I couldn't find the information. I'm really sorry about that. Could you please let me know under what circumstances you need to follow th...[Read More] Understanding Low Insulin Diets: Benefits and Nutritional Insights
Understanding Fat Burners: Risks, Dosage, and Timing for Weight Loss
Fat burner Hello, I would like to ask about general fat burners that typically contain ephedrine and caffeine. Are there any hidden harms to the body associated with these substances? As for individuals using these agents for weight loss, what appropriate recommendations would yo...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
I'm sorry to disappoint you. I am a nutritionist, not a physician. It would be more appropriate to ask a doctor or pharmacist your questions. Regarding your inquiry, please consult a physician at our hospital. The fat-burning agents you mentioned are not approved by the Depa...[Read More] Understanding Fat Burners: Risks, Dosage, and Timing for Weight Loss
Boost Your Metabolism: Effective Exercises and Nutrition Tips
How to increase metabolic rate? Hello! I have been brisk walking for 30 minutes every morning, followed by 30 minutes of stretching exercises, including calf raises with my arms extended, for almost two months now. However, my body fat percentage has not decreased, and my metabol...
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Hello, first you may need to understand the accuracy of your body fat scale, as there are many models on the market with prices ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, resulting in varying degrees of accuracy. Second, if you have a muscular build, it may be more d...[Read More] Boost Your Metabolism: Effective Exercises and Nutrition Tips
The Hidden Dangers of Diet Sodas and Artificial Sweeteners
Regarding artificial sweeteners..? Many women are always concerned about gaining weight, so they pay close attention to their calorie intake. What are the potential harms to the body from consuming Diet Coke, which is marketed as having almost no calories, and the artificial swee...
Dr. Zhuang Yizhen Reply:
Hello: The use of artificial sweeteners can indeed reduce calorie intake. Common artificial sweeteners used in coffee and beverages, such as aspartame, are many times sweeter than sucrose. Although they contain calories, the amount used is so small that the caloric intake is negl...[Read More] The Hidden Dangers of Diet Sodas and Artificial Sweeteners
Struggling with Weight Loss: Nutrition Tips for Busy Students
I want to lose weight? Hello, Dr. Liu. My height is 155 cm and my weight is 53.6 kg. I feel that I am still quite overweight. For breakfast, I eat fried noodles, for lunch, I have a buffet meal, and for dinner, I sometimes eat two pieces of bread or instant noodles. I tend to eat...
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Hello, let me reassure you that confidence is the first key to success. You must have confidence! Losing weight is not a complex matter; it can be summed up in a seven-word mantra: eat less, move more, and be persistent (memorize this and think about it before you eat). Seeing ho...[Read More] Struggling with Weight Loss: Nutrition Tips for Busy Students
Understanding Irregular Periods After Weight Loss: Nutritional Insights
Menstruation has not occurred for a year! Hello, I am 161 cm tall and weigh 43.5 kg. I have been losing weight for over a year now. However, since I started losing weight, my menstrual cycle has become very irregular; I previously went six months without a period. After taking me...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello Jassica: Based on your height, your ideal weight range is between 51 to 63 kilograms. Currently, you are indeed underweight, while your weight during your weight loss phase (15 + 43.5 = 58.5 kilograms) was within the ideal range. In fact, improper weight loss methods can po...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods After Weight Loss: Nutritional Insights
Effective Weight Loss Strategies for College Students: A Guide
How to lose weight? Doctor: Hello, I am currently 21 years old and studying away from home. I eat out every day, my weight is 60 kg and my height is 149 cm. How can I lose weight? Can you provide me with a dietary plan or suggest some exercises? I have struggled to lose weight in...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
To assess your ideal weight based on height and weight, it should be 49 kilograms. A weight loss plan should include three main components: diet, exercise, and behavioral modification. First, evaluate whether your diet is too high in calories. When dining out, choose lighter food...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies for College Students: A Guide
How to Gain Weight Healthily After Liver Cancer Surgery?
Weight gain Hello! I am a carrier of hepatitis B and C. Last spring, I discovered a 4.9 cm liver cancer in my left liver, and after surgery to remove it in mid-April, I have been recovering well with regular follow-up examinations and normal appetite. However, I am quite troubled...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Hello. Since you did not mention your current height and weight in your question, it is not possible to assess your underweight condition and caloric needs. There are many factors to consider when experiencing weight loss, such as metabolism, diseases, stress, and gastrointestina...[Read More] How to Gain Weight Healthily After Liver Cancer Surgery?
Effective Weight Loss Tips Recommended by Friends and Experts
A friend introduced me to a weight loss method? Http://www.herbalife.com Http://www.herbalife4us.com can be referenced for this outline.
Dr. Ke Qiuliang Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhang: I visited the website and browsed through the content, but I still cannot understand the ingredients of the products. I apologize for that. I am not sure if you are looking to lose weight or something else. In fact, there are many large manufacturers in the count...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Tips Recommended by Friends and Experts
How Much Iodine Should You Consume: More or Less?
Is it more or less? Hello, nutritionist! I have received your response. Thank you very much! However, I have a small question. You mentioned that I could increase my intake of iodine-rich foods, but I have goiter! My doctor advised me to consume less iodine. So I would like to cl...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Abnormal conditions of the thyroid gland can generally be classified into three categories: 1. Goiter (thyroid enlargement). 2. Hyperthyroidism. 3. Hypothyroidism. The latter two conditions are characterized by disturbances in the secretion of thyroid hormones, while goiter may n...[Read More] How Much Iodine Should You Consume: More or Less?
Is There Hope? Addressing Health Issues from Weight Loss Pills
Is there still hope? Hello, Doctor. I have previously taken weight loss pills from Thailand due to obesity, which caused various physical discomforts and affected my mental health. Recently, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and noticed some disc degeneration. I am unsure if this...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello Peggie: I understand your feelings of confusion and helplessness, but please do not despair. Perhaps, as President Chen often says, "Is it really that serious?" I hope you will consult a physician for a comprehensive health check-up to better understand the potent...[Read More] Is There Hope? Addressing Health Issues from Weight Loss Pills
Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Overcoming Food Cravings
Weight loss Hello, Dr. Tang! I am currently 165 cm tall and weigh 70 kg. Due to my larger frame, I appear quite robust, which has affected my self-confidence. Since elementary school, I have weighed over 40 kg, in middle school over 50 kg, and in high school over 60 kg. I practic...
Dr. Tang Weili Reply:
Response Date: 2001/08/30 Nutritionist's Response: Ideal body weight is calculated as 1.65 * 1.65 * 22 = 60 kg. The ideal weight range is within 10% (54-66 kg). The percentage of weight loss is calculated as (70-60)/60 = 17%. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated as 70/(1....[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Overcoming Food Cravings
Does Eating Right After Swimming Lead to Faster Weight Gain?
Caloric absorption after swimming? I have heard people say, "If you eat immediately after swimming, you will gain weight faster because the body absorbs calories more quickly after swimming." I'm not sure if this is correct. Currently, due to my obesity (height 174...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
What types of exercise can lead to weight loss? It varies from person to person. Based on experience, swimming does not seem to be very effective for weight loss. We believe that effective weight loss exercises are aerobic activities, such as brisk walking, jogging, stair climbin...[Read More] Does Eating Right After Swimming Lead to Faster Weight Gain?
How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: Essential Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
How to lose fat without losing muscle? Hello, doctor. I am 27 years old, 158 cm tall, and about six months ago, I gained weight from 50 kg to 55 kg due to irregular eating habits. Recently, I have been controlling my diet, trying to consume more high-fiber, low-fat foods, and I h...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
First of all, I want to say that it is commendable that you have a correct understanding of weight loss concepts and health knowledge. The body fat measuring devices commonly available can only serve as a reference. To accurately measure body fat, specialized and expensive equipm...[Read More] How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: Essential Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
Improving Skin Health and Digestion After Weight Loss: Expert Tips
Annoying complexion Hello, I started my weight loss journey a year ago. Initially, I reduced my food intake at night, and eventually, I adjusted to skipping dinner altogether. For a while, I was only eating one meal a day, but I would have fruits or drink milk in the evening. So ...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Reply Date: 2001/07/23 Your method of weight loss is not correct. The proper way to lose weight is based on a low-calorie, balanced diet, which still emphasizes eating three meals a day. You should replace high-calorie, concentrated foods with low-calorie, high-volume foods. For ...[Read More] Improving Skin Health and Digestion After Weight Loss: Expert Tips