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I am sorry to hear of your husband’s diagnosis of bladder cancer. While there is no diet to follow per say, he could consider keeping a food journal in order to help ident...
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Growing evidence suggests that cranberries along with other fruits that share some of its anti cancer activity (such as blueberries) , have the potential ability to limit ...
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I am sorry to hear of your recent health struggle but congratulate you on identifying what is most important as you embark on your healing journey. It is difficult to know...
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It does not matter what type of surgery you are recovering from – eating the right foods can impact the speed of healing and overall recovery. Following any invasive proce...
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Your's is a very important question and while I don’t have the reference for the article you mention, I can say that there are a great many vegetables and fruits that have ...
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Chewing and swallowing issues are often referred to as “dysphagia” and whether they are due to poor dentition, weak muscles or neurological issues, they complicate caring f...
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Keeping adequately hydrated is a common concern for people of all ages, especially in these hot summer months. For caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s, it presents ev...
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When undergoing chemotherapy many patients experience a reduction in both their immune fighting white cells and their oxygen carrying red cells. This may leave a person at...
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I can hear your frustration and your concern. What you don’t want to happen is a battle of wills. It is important that your mother not sacrifice the nutritional benefits ...
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Your best, most absorbable form of dietary iron will come from animal products such as beef, poultry, and eggs. In general, the darker the meat the higher the iron conte...
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When taking any kind of medication it is important to read the label and check to see not only if it should be taken with food or on an empty stomach, but if other medicati...
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Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in over 300 enzymatic reactions throughout the body. It is involved in energy production and storage, the breakdown ...
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In the early stages of Parkinson’s disease there is no special diet, per say, that is recommended or required. In the later stages it is often helpful to work with an RD, ...
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Yours is a very good question and one that I am sure could use some clarification for many people. The short answer is that grilling meats can increase the formation of tw...
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A person may experience soft or watery stools for any number of reasons or for what may seem like no reason at all. Antibiotics, an occasional bug, a new food, or a parti...
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Co Q 10 is a vital anti-oxidant that is made by our body and used by all cells, but preferentially by heart, immune and muscle cells for energy metabolism. Much of human m...
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Rest assure that you can have your egg and eat it too. In all likelihood you can have up to 7 eggs per week without worry about its effect on serum cholesterol levels, bec...
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I am sorry for your wife’s diagnosis and appreciate your wanting to do everything possible to support her treatment. B17, though not technically a vitamin, refers to a gro...
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I appreciate your dilemma of, on the one hand, recognizing the health benefits of eating more cold water fish … and on the other hand not being particularly fond of your ...
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So the short answer to your question regarding the best time to take vitamins is "When it is convenient or when you will best remember them!" The long answer is not much m...
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I am very sorry to hear about your mother in law. Recovering from a broken hip takes a good deal of time and patience, but you are correct to be concern about her intake. ...
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The criterion that is most often used to characterize a fish as “healthy” include a reference to the omega 3 fatty acid content, or the amount of EPA and DHA in the fish. ...
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As many as 90% of patients with an overactive bladder find that their symptoms worsen after eating certain foods and that diet modifications help. Determining what foods an...
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I can appreciate your concern regarding your mother's eating habits. Encouraging seniors to eat healthy foods is a challenge, especially when unhealthy options are both acc...
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Nuts and seeds are an important part of our diet, providing a wide range of nutrients including health fats, vitamin E, selenium and soluble fibers. It would be very diffi...
