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| water retention | 5/21/2007 | Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant |
Q: hey man, i was just wondering how can you tell the difference between a layer of fat and a layer of ...
A: Great question, as sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate btw subQ fluid and fat---I'm ...
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| milk consumption | 5/21/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: How much milk should teen(16-22) consumes daily? Is there a maixmum amount? If so, what are the ...
A: Ted, Dairy is a hot topic of debate. If you believe the commercials you would think everyone should ...
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| cla-1000 | 5/20/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
Q: what is your opinion of cla-1000. I hate myself and do not understand why I have no will power to ...
A: Did you know that NO food is fattening? And that ALL food is fattening. You can eat chocolate every ...
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| cla-1000 | 5/20/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: What is your opinion on cla-1000?
A: For what purpose? I don't really recommend CLA because it is an omega-6 fat. Most people get too ...
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| suppliments for teens | 5/20/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I am 13 years old and I've been trying to put some more mass on me for football. I've heard how whey ...
A: Justin, I understand the desire for increased mass but you need to be careful at your age. You ...
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| CHOLESTROL DEFFICIENCY DISEASE | 5/20/2007 | Todd Bublitz, RCEP |
Q: WHAT DISEASE DOES OCCURE IN THE DIFFECIENCY OF CHOLESTROL?
A: Aqeel Kahn, There are several articles that will answer your question. I will point you to those ...
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| Hemoglobin--rising foods | 5/20/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: what diet is highly effected to increase the level of hemoglobin in the body?
A: The most effective way to increase your blood hemoglobin reading is Fe-protein drugs prescribed by ...
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| 500-Calorie deficit to lose 1 pound a week? | 5/20/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I started a my own diet about a week ago and I just wanted to know if its healthy or if there is ...
A: It looks a picture perfect "healthy" diet -- but: 1. The 500-Cal. a day deficit would be better to ...
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| weightloss | 5/20/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: I started a my own diet about a week ago and I just wanted to know if its healthy or if there is ...
A: I believe that your weight loss goal of 20 to 30 pounds in as many weeks is perfect. One pound per ...
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| soda vs diet soda (equal or splenda) | 5/19/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: is regular soda better for you than diet soda? is Splenda better than Equal in the soda?
A: Just avoid them both! If you drink regular soda you are loading your body up with sugar and all ...
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| no weight loss connected to hypothyroidism and SSRIs? | 5/18/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: For the last 6 weeks I have been exercising at the gym 5 days a week(cardio and weight training) for ...
A: It has taken me a bit to write this response, but I felt that the time was necessary as you are ...
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| cholesrol | 5/18/2007 | Todd Bublitz, RCEP |
Q: what are the dietry requirements of cholestrol?
A: Aqeel Khan, The American Heart Association recommends that the average healthy person eat no more ...
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| Thin with belly problem | 5/16/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I am 16, female, 5'1", 115 lbs, have a small frame, and am a dancer on a weekly basis. I am ...
A: I can imagine these reasons for your problem: 1. You eat too little. If you remember photos of ...
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| Weight Loss | 5/16/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
Q: I am a 24 year old female. I am 5'2 and I weigh 315 lbs. I am ready to lose the weight and keep it ...
A: I'm a big fan of losing weight and keeping it off without spending ANYTHING but grocery money. NONE ...
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| Muscle gain calories | 5/15/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I really think that my inability to really gain any muscle from my 3x week full-body training ...
A: Dave, You and I are the same height and weight, but my BMI is about 21. I know that you need about ...
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| Muscle gain calories | 5/15/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I really think that my inability to really gain any muscle from my 3x week full-body training ...
A: Your BMI is good but it could be better. The important component to gaining muscle while training ...
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| 6 weeks | 5/14/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds ANSWER: That is a fairly rapid weight ...
A: Okay, for your weight I recommend eating about 2300 calories per day in order to lose weight. You ...
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| 6 weeks | 5/14/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds ANSWER: Hi Sandise, It will take a lot ...
A: I suggest at least 1200 calories per day and If you will be able to do it and follow a program, will ...
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| Meal frequincy: new trends | 5/14/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: 18mth ago I weighed 128kg i now weigh 94kg ,my week starts with Boot Camp 3 days a week 2 days of a ...
A: There's very little scientific evidence supporting the "6 small meals" idea. Yes, it does work -- ...
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| low (zero) fats diet | 5/14/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: If I eat food high in carbohydrates and very low in fat lets say zero fat, will I lose weight? ...
A: No. You need to get enough fat into your diet. Your brain is about 60at and it is also required for ...
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| low (zero) fats diet | 5/14/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: If I eat food high in carbohydrates and very low in fat lets say zero fat, will I lose weight? ...
A: If you stay under a certain amount of calories, you will lose weight regardless if it is carbs, fat, ...
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| low (zero) fats diet | 5/14/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: If I eat food high in carbohydrates and very low in fat lets say zero fat, will I lose weight? ...
A: Eating just carb-rich foods with no fat doesn't guarantee weight loss. It's always a matter of ...
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| Hydrogenized oils, trans fatty acids, CLA, and health | 5/13/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I've been trying to cut trans fats from my diet. Is it true that foods NOT containing partially ...
A: According to Fran McCullough (The Good Fat Cookbook,) our total intake of trans fats has increased ...
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| Fiber | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I have vascularitis and am on chemo for this, which is causing me to have problems with moving my ...
A: Chemo can do some nasty things to the body. It's not surprising to see it have an effect on the ...
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| Appetite Suppressants | 5/13/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I was wondering if you could recommend a healthy appetite suppressant? I know what I'm supposed to ...
A: I don't really recommend appetite suppressant drugs. You can use a couple of natural approaches. ...
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| Natural Appetite Suppressant | 5/13/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: I was wondering if you could recommend a natural, healthy appetite suppressant?
A: Natural appetite suppresants are predominantly protein based. Protein is found in lean ...
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| Calories | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I know in order to lose weight, you have to work off as many calories as you take in. Let's say I ...
A: At your age, height, and weight, your basic calories burned per day are between 1490 and 1790 ...
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| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds
A: That is a fairly rapid weight loss and I don't really recommend that for your health. You should ...
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| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds
A: The basic math is either to burn or to not consume about 1600 calories every day for six weeks. ...
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| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds
A: There are 3 pillars to lose weight safely and finally: 1. correct balance of quality food 2. water ...
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| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds
A: Great to hear that you have set a goal weight loss and a date upon which to complete it. I believe ...
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| 6 weeks | 5/13/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: how can i lose 20 pounds in six weeks. i am 19 and 205 pounds
A: It will take a lot of will power and exercise to lose three-four pounds per week. Try a low carb ...
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| vitamins | 5/13/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: Can you tell me about how calcium absorption is effected by magnesium? I heard that taking both at ...
A: The process of absorption for magnesium is basically the same as calcium. However, some people ...
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| willl i gain weight? | 5/13/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I have not been eating that much lately, and I have done a lot of fasting and I have lost a good ...
A: The straight answer is yes. You should avoid the excessive hunger that causes you to binge. It is ...
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| Best time to eat yogurt | 5/12/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I'd like to know when is the best time to eat yogurt in order to reap max benefits from live ...
A: Shearer, I am not aware of any data on this matter. Since live cultures are beneficial over an ...
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| Hunger | 5/12/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: I've started going to the gym 3 times a week, but since going I've encountered a sweet tooth have ...
A: Here are my top suggestions for curbing a sweet tooth and control hunger. I also sugget that you ...
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| Calories | 5/11/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I know in order to lose weight, you have to work off as many calories as you take in. Let's say I ...
A: Your body burns a set amount of calories every day according to your weight. A 200 lb. person burns ...
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| Calories | 5/11/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: I know in order to lose weight, you have to work off as many calories as you take in. Let's say I ...
A: The amount of calories we burn daily varies because it depends on our size , height and age. You ...
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| Gaining what - fat, muscle, or water? | 5/11/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: Z -- In the past few months I have lost about 15 lbs due to decreased calories, improved nutrition ...
A: To gain 1 pound of pure fat, you must overconsume 3500 Calories. To gain 1 pound of water, you can ...
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| OCD and diet | 5/11/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I am suffering from severe OCD and panic attacks and diagnosed with hypoglycemia. I used to eat ...
A: AG, First, only about 6 of doctors get any formal training in nutrition in medical school. So, they ...
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