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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Liquid diets | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks ... A: I do not understand your question very well. I gave you all the information I have on liquid diets. ... | |
| Liquid diets | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks ... A: I love this question. Because it could possibly inform you of healthy eating in one simple answer: ... | |
| Low Potassium Diet | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Is there such a topic as low potassium diet? My mother has been advised to use a low potassium diet. ... A: I am not sure where to direct you for a "topic" on low potassium diet, but generally this diet is ... | |
| Co2 retention potassium | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I want to know that what,s going on with me since last few years. All my blood test results are in ... A: Since I am not a doctor I cannot possibly diagnose you – not could another holistic doctor on-line ... | |
| aspergers & waldorf | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: alexander- i'm hoping this email finds you well, if at all. my question is in your experience, how ... A: You found me well and very keen to respond. I can totally relate to your desperation, especially ... | |
| Can Acai Berry increase energy level? | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I always feel tired during work hour. My friend suggested me to eat Acai Berry. Can this food ... A: Acai Berries have become very popular over the past few years as a so called super food. They are ... | |
| fluoride | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been able to improve my health a bit, and recently discoved that I have less digestive issues ... A: Great to hear your health has been improving. These things take time, stick with it! Fluoridated ... | |
| Diet for Scalp Health | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm attempting to address a dry scalp condition that has gotten increasingly worse over the past 6 ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding – the summer holidays are taking their toll on my time! It sounds ... | |
| Brewer's Yeast Consumption | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: How much brewer's yeast can I safely consume on a daily basis? One tablespoon, one cup, etc.? ... A: Hello again. I am beginning to wonder what kind of diet you are on! But I also am starting to ... | |
| Diet | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have started jogging for 2.5 kms daily and after jogging I drink lemon juice (with sugar) on ... A: I am very glad that you feel inspired. It is rare to find sources of inspiration, and you can now ... | |
| Diet | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have started jogging for 2.5 kms daily and after jogging I drink lemon juice (with sugar) on ... A: Your overall diet as far as the Mughal cuisine is concerned sounds healthy by any standards. The ... | |
| Diet | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have started jogging for 2.5 kms daily and after jogging I drink lemon juice (with sugar) on ... A: I am a madam, but that doesn't matter. What does matter, possibly is that you are drinking sugar. ... | |
| Digestive problem | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a 58 year old woman who has had digestive problems all my life. I am also an anthroposophist. ... A: Your question is very interesting, indeed; but also has my deepest sympathy. You remind us how it is ... | |
| A GOOD DIET PLAN | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: i am a 22 year old slim guy who wants to gain weight and have a pleasant personality .My current ... A: Your question is not really within my expertise. Holistic diets are never about fast results, and ... | |
| 100 grams? | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: This is not a homework question; nor has it been answered before. How many tablespoons are in one ... A: This is not really a special diets question is it? Even if you are about to embark on a super health ... | |
| Iodide or Iodine | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Does Kelp contain iodide or iodine? Which supplement should I take; potassium iodide, or an iodine ... A: Unfortunately, your question is a little too succinctly put for me to give you a tailored answer. It ... | |
| psoriasis | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I’m a 55 yr old male, live in São Paulo - Brazil and have a severe case of psoriaisis. I was ... A: I am checking in with you because All Experts has alerted me to the fact you are still waiting for ... | |
| impacted fecal matter? | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Sorry for the indelicate nature of this question but I thought you might know-I cant find a good ... A: Our bowel movements are actually part of a very creative and transformative process, and not quite ... | |
| Nutrition | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Is skipping breakfast bad for health?Is dandruff caused by malnutrition? A: Your question does not proffer me sufficient information for me to help you to the best of my ... | |
| Fat Fat Fat | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: What's the fastest way to lost some fat? Ok I know that losing fat really fast is super unhealthy ... A: You tell me in your question which answers you don't want to hear, so that leaves me with very ... | |
| Glutton | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Is wheat the only thing that contains glutton or otherwise that would make sick someone who is ... A: If you type in Gluten free in Google you will get lots of answers. (With your spelling you will get ... | |
| blenders | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: This may be a bit out of your expertise, but I am going to try anyway. I am considering buying a ... A: but I may, indeed, not be the right expert for you. Blenders and healthy, holistic diets seldom go a ... | |
| Right Cooking method | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I read one of your answers, and I am very keen on learning the right way to cook. I am 29 and ... A: Your question so delights me! The detail that interests you in giving your daughter the best ... | |
| My bad Diet | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. I am 25 years old and a mother of a 1 year old. Since I was about 5 I ... A: I would love to help you look into your issue. But I think we need a bit more info shared between ... | |
| Diet/creatinine | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Sir, In 2008 I suffered with UTI and due to that my Creatinine was raised to 3.1 in recent days. ... A: What can I say?! I am in shock: 400 days of antibiotics?? Can this be for real? I know people with ... | |
| Diet/creatinine | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Sir, In 2008 I suffered with UTI and due to that my Creatinine was raised to 3.1 in recent days. ... A: Your bacterial infection sounds quite persistent, indeed. It is still not quite clear to me how long ... | |
| Diet/creatinine | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: Sir, In 2008 I suffered with UTI and due to that my Creatinine was raised to 3.1 in recent days. ... A: I am a madam, but this aside. I cannot answer your question until I have more information. I am not ... | |
| Calories In / Calories Out - True or False? | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, A lot of nutritionists and fitness coaches swear by the "calories in / calories out" ... A: I can be very brief: you are absolutely right! But even the nutritional experts should know this. ... | |
| weight increase | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: My name is parsa and I'm 25 years old boy . Now I'm 60kg and I'm 175cm tall.... I need to increase ... A: You must surely know I answer questions from a holistic point of view, my profile states this ... | |
| Induction cooking health hazards | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Fortunately, I am a young, healthy person with no digestion issues, but I try to become as conscious ... A: Lovely to hear you take such a deep interest in all the aspects of your diet. Indeed HOW you cook a ... | |
| Ginger..... | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Is Ginger a low Potassium food? A: The reason I am answering your question is because I am somewhat rumbled by your question. How can ... | |
| weight gain | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 yrs. old and have a 4 year old son. I have always been very small and even after having my ... A: There are indeed various chronic (mild) conditions which cause a slender physique outside original ... | |
| supplements | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you knew anything about the acai berry and colon cleanse diet that ive been ... A: I know that the acai berry has become a bit of a fad. It is highly praised as a so-called power ... | |
| I need edvise for my friend. | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I need your expert opinion for a friend of mine. Now he currently weighs about 195 lbs. and is about ... A: I don't think I am the one to help you. Your question gives met 2-4 different heights and many ... | |
| Nutrition and Anthroposophy | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 33 yaer old (yes!) mother of 2. I am on the path of finding my mission in life and even though ... A: It is always wonderful to hear when somebody feels they have stumbled upon their life-mission! I ... | |
| Food Combining? | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Evelyn Do you know much about this? The basic concept is not to mix carbohydrates with proteins or ... A: There is definitely a general awareness within alternative nutrition about the importance of keeping ... | |
| Distended Abdomen | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Evelyn I have struggled with a big bloated belly most of my adult life, and it has gotten worse now ... A: You describe a pathology on which very little information, indeed, exists. It is also a fairly ... | |
| I dont eat vegetables and fruit | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: my name is Alexandra and i have trouble eating fruit and vegetables. I stopped eating them at a ... A: I am afraid you have not given me enough information for me to be able to help you much with your ... | |
| PMS, constipation and nutrition | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I really like your answers, I looked through all of them, and I also admire your background! I have ... A: (great name!) Sorry for the delay, had problems with my server. First, thank you so kindly for ... | |
| Will I see any results in weight loss from this? | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I basically just started to eat just fruits and vegetables and whole wheat bread lately. My goal is ... A: Great new start to the year with your exercise and diet plan! Dance is a great way to stay fit and ... | |
| Water | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Is boiled water healthy and free of chlorine and other additives? ANSWER: Dear Wanda, Boiled water ... A: Very glad to be of any help. I am very fond of Evian myself, but am unfamiliar with Fiji. Evian is ... | |
| Water | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Is boiled water healthy and free of chlorine and other additives? A: Boiled water cannot really be deemed healthier than unboiled water; it does not do anything to the ... | |
| High Potassium | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn, My father was advised by his doctor to control on potassium intake as his levels were high ... A: The best place to go is to the website of the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org). Type in ... | |
| How do I loose 56 pounds and fast? | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I use to weigh 136 pounds. Then I gained like 70 pounds very quickly by eating a lot of PB&J ... A: My Dear, dear Kurt, You've totally found the wrong expert. I suggest you check the weightloss ... | |
| Nutrition Base | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Evelyn, It is an honor to be introduced to you! I am seeking certain foundational ... A: Who then might have introduced us, I do so wonder. But lovely to find your inquiry, anyway. It ... | |
| Detox | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 26 years old, and I am looking to do my first detox. i was wondering if there is a simple way ... A: The simplest and safest way depends a bit on what you want from a detox. It is best to consider it a ... | |
| Meal plan | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Hey there, I'm a male triathlete who's resigme consists of training 2, most of the time 3 times a ... A: You sound really fit. Maybe, you could help me for a change. Why on earth did you put your question ... | |
| Insulin Resistance | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer my question, but I didn't know any other catagory to go to for my ... A: I am afraid I cannot, indeed, help you any futher, since your question contains a serious medical ... | |
| Whither whey? | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn This whey protein seems to be popular and all the health food stores stock it, even walmart ... A: Whey concentrate or isolate is a complete protein: which means it contains essential amino acids ... | |
| nasal polyps | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I am searching for an alternative/alchemy remedy for nasal polyps. I have the Samters Triad. Aspirin ... A: Sorry it took a while before you received this reply, but I was trying to find something on polyps ... | |
| Vegetarian Craving Meat | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 29 years old; and up until recently I was a vegetarian for 11 1/2 years. I have never taken a ... A: Sorry for the delay in replying: the summer holidays have me check my mail less frequently. For it ... | |
| About Tea? | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn: Please tell me a little about the spirituality of tea in the diet. I'm writing a book ... A: Hi again!As you already know about my Anthroposophical leanings, I will limit myself to answering ... | |
| How to loose weight on long term | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm 5.3" and weigh 110-115 pounds -depends on the day. Please don't say : so what do I want ?! :) I ... A: Is it possible that you have forgotten to read my profile? Because I think my answer is going to be ... | |
| hormones | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: A female patient has a diet totally lacking lipids. How does her diet affect hormone production in ... A: I am terribly worried! Is your patient eating ANYTHING at all?? How can she be on an entirely ... | |
| Meat protein | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn I keep giving up foods to get relief from bloating and abdominal distension (not related to ... A: Digestive problems are integral problems and must be considered in terms of process. There is seldom ... | |
| diet pill | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: do you no if the diet pill metabo925 actually works?and if its fda approved?i am thinking of getting ... A: I wish you lots of luck with your diet, but please try to diet and do not use pills. The claims of ... | |
| Thank you | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 40 and single. Never had children. I would like to meet you and also ask you if by any chance ... A: I am glad to have my own intuition confirmed with your age and the fact you had no children. This ... | |
| books | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: This time I would like to know where I can find info about at what age to introduce certain types of ... A: The new publication "Nutrition" by Steiner is probably the most useful source for anything (not ... | |
| Info on autism | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I was reading your wonderful advice to people and since I am also interested and a student of ... A: I have taken a look at your suggested reading and methods of healing and found them most ... | |
| diet suggestions | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I stumbled upon your post to Barry after searching the net. Like Barry's post I also feel I have a ... A: It is difficult to tell you what to do day by day, this would take a personal consultation with a ... | |
| Spirituality of Oatmeal? | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn: Please tell me what you know about the spirituality of oatmeal. I'm going vegan and am ... A: Oats are good, for sure. As a grain it is full of Isis-Madonna force, received through the element ... | |
| Stanley Burroughs | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious to know what your thoughts are on the Stanley Burroughs master cleanse lemonade diet? ... A: Very sorry never heard of this diet. I do know of a fast with lemon and water which is very ... | |
| i wanna get more calories | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: my weight is 40 kg and height 160 cm ,,,,, i want to know if this weight good for me and if no how ... A: For your stature you are at least 10 kg underweight. Which is a fairly alarming amount if you can ... | |
| acid and alkaline diets | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I hear when eating foods in right combination is a healthier way of eating and helps to maintain ... A: If you do like me and use Google and type in acid alkaline food diet you get an endless supply of ... | |
| Cancer diet | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a student and about to write a research paper on cancer and lifestyle.I would be very glad if ... A: The following understanding is based on Anthroposophical medical principles. Sources recommended for ... | |
| Potassium deficiency | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have very low potassium 2.9 and by taking potassium pills prescribed by a doctor and still not ... A: Potassium is found in many protein sources, like red meat and poultry, or soy, and oily and white ... | |
| low potassium foods | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: where can i find foods that are low in potassium. my mother needs a low potassium food list and or ... A: The best place to go is to the website of the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org). Type in ... | |
| sweating palms late in life | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Your previous advice for an underweight boy was very helpful. I am female, 57 years old, studied and ... A: I don't know if it has occurred to you, but my first reaction was that you were describing the ... | |
| child who possibly has Asperger's | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 7 year old who had digestive troubles and colic as an infant and had a bad ... A: I would love to share my findings with you. I have been actively and intensely doing research on ... | |
| want to lose weight | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i am 30 yr old unmarried male, weight of 90kg and height is 5"8' with a blood group of o+ve. i want ... A: I am afraid I cannot find a question in your Question. You have given me a plea for help, but very ... | |
| weight gain | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Need to gain weight quickly. 88 year old otherwise healthy man, just found out about kidney tumors ... A: May I, first, send you much warmth and strength to support you through your current trials. I am ... | |
| Alkaline Diets | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am female of 24 yrs. I want to set my body's PH to alkaline. Pls cnfm which vegetables/fruits or ... A: I can give you a list of acid/alkaline foods. It is also about combinations and above all the ... | |
| Diet to build immune system and lose weight | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions and hopefully some or all of them will be within your expertise. My answer ... A: Endogenous depression is a serious affliction, even in mild cases. We cannot underestimate its ... | |
| salt | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn, I have a question about salt. I always thought salt was bad for the blood pressure. Yet in ... A: You are quite right: too much salt raises your blood pressure and causes kidney damage. I do not ... | |
| A new diet plan | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I would like to eat healthy because I've recently discovered that the body and mind work together. ... A: The problem is your diet, attitude and life-style sound very healthy as it is! That is, at least, if ... | |
| I dont need breakfast | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn I was never a breakfast person. Just not hungry until mid morning or noon. All I needed was a ... A: Your sister is the one I'm really worried about! It sounds like quite a serious metabolic disorder ... | |
| something better than pills 4 crohns | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have had crohn's for more than 10 years now. I went on a low residue diet and started taking ... A: I have been walking around with your question for a couple of days now, because I got a good vibe ... | |
| Diet help with Celiac Sprue and Goat | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have Celiac Sprue, Gout, and High Blood Pressure. I need some guidelines to develop a diet plan ... A: Your information is not entirely sufficient for me to be terribly specific. But it is clear that ... | |
| About Protein in Your Metaphysics? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My question may not seem so geared toward you because I really wanted to know simply how much of a ... A: From a metaphysical/Anthroposophical point of view pulses are not highly recommended, especially not ... | |
| Becoming a Vegan | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I want to become a vegan to lose weight will it work? I weigh 330 lbs. and I'm a meat eater and what ... A: A veganistic diet contains no dairy whatsoever. Neither can you eat eggs, or any products containing ... | |
| WEIGHT LOSS V-B12 SHOTS | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: ARE VITAMIN B-12 SHOTS SAFE AND EFFICIENT FOR WEIGHT LOSS WILE BEING UNDER A DOCTORS OBSERVATIONS. A: I can only presume, with fervent hope, that these B12 injections were not recommended to you by your ... | |
| Red Meat | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn Do you think I could be intolerant to red meat? I am 50 with very poor digestion and a big ... A: I don't think it is that simply about an intolerance to red meat. Digestive problems with bloating ... | |
| heavy metals | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: ..I HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED WITH HEAVY METAL ISSUES FOR MANY YEARS..I WORKED AT A RESEACRH CENTER THAT ... A: Unfortunately, you have not specified the nature of your attack, given any specifics about your ... | |
| Wheat or Gluten? Intolerance? | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Evelyn I am 50. I have been overweight all my life with a very pronounced belly,along with poor ... A: It is not the carbohydrates, indeed, which in themselves can cause obesity. But wrong carbs are no ... | |
| low cost weight loss with limited diet | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been overweight for most of my life. I want to loose weight but things always come up. I get ... A: Your question pains me greatly: you are in quite a low-energy situation. Your morale is low, your ... | |
| diet | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: i am an indian and a vegeterian.i am a trader and i have a 12 hour working hours a day.I have my ... A: It already does not help that you do not have an early start. Working after 6 pm is very difficult ... | |
| weight loss | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me shed some light on what i might be doing wrong. I'm a 26 yr old female. ... A: me again. I woke up on 25th of November realising, first thing, I had not actually answered your ... | |
| weight loss | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me shed some light on what i might be doing wrong. I'm a 26 yr old female. ... A: You are quite a puzzling question, I must say! Your diet sounds most lean and combined with your ... | |
| Postpartum weight loss | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering if you can give me some advice! Before getting pregnant, I weighed around 105 (I am a ... A: Your question is a very common one, and I am glad to receive it, because it is full of wonder and ... | |
| growth | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: i am 17 and 510-511 i noticed chest hair growing from past 3-4 months and now grown about an half ... A: First of all, I am not an American and do not live in America. Nor am I a "sir". But neither these ... | |
| growth | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: i am 17 and 510-511 i noticed chest hair growing from past 3-4 months and now grown about an half ... A: It took me a while to respond to your question, because I took it very seriously indeed. I went back ... | |
| Low fat diet? | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old female, 5'2, and 135 pounds. I just had my gallbladder removed and need to have a ... A: Your question is very interesting, but also puzzling. First of all, I send you my loving best wishes ... | |
| I think I'm overweight. | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: my name is Alexandra. I'm 14 yrs old and I weigh 173 pounds! But people are always surprised when I ... A: Of course I remember you, your name is just like mine! First off, the Basal Metabolic Rate is ... | |
| Need for proein in healing | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have chronic pancreatic and Asthma requiring oxygen. My last hospitalization (freq. hosp with ... A: It has been a very long time since you first put your question to me, but I have far from forgotten ... | |
| Need for proein in healing | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have chronic pancreatic and Asthma requiring oxygen. My last hospitalization (freq. hosp with ... A: I am currently researching your question which I seem to have taken a particular interest in. The ... | |
| breastfeeding and cleansing | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: If anyone could help answer some questions I would really appreciate the help. I know my body is in ... A: You are indeed a lot overweight and I can understand that this is very uncomfortable for you. ... | |
| c section | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: i have recently become a fitness instructor and i have been speaking to a member about her c section ... A: First of all I am shocked. Second of all I remain shocked. What is this woman doing in your care ... | |
| breastfeeding and cleansing | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: If anyone could help answer some questions I would really appreciate the help. I know my body is in ... A: You have had a fairly gruelling experience with the doctors, and above all, that naturopath! Are you ... | |
| asbestos | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: my husband has been exposed to asbestos a long time ago. Is there any such thing as an asbestos ... A: Sorry it took a while to answer your question, I took a short summer break. I sincerely hope you ... | |
| A. Nutritionist, B. Gym, C. Diet, D. All of the above? | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm 42, male, 6'0" and weigh about 240. I probably should weigh around 180 - 190. I am trying to ... A: Sorry it took a while to answer your question, I took a short Summer break. In my experience, at ... | |
| Bread | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old male. My last cholesterol reading was 650 & triglycerides were sky high at 2000. ... A: You know your details and you ask a very technically complex question. All I can really point out is ... | |
| sweating problems, under weight | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My son is 10 years old , his weight is 23 Kg, suffering from sweating in hand and feet, normal ... A: ANSWER: I am not medically qualified to use your test results for advice regarding your son's diet, ... | |
| sweating problems, under weight | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My son is 10 years old , his weight is 23 Kg, suffering from sweating in hand and feet, normal ... A: My main concern is that you are picking and mixing from three different nutritional theories without ... | |
| Foods with low potassium | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: Low potassium foods allow 1-2 cup.I cant find a diet for a grown man.Aso what can I order when I eat ... A: You have not given me sufficient information for me to answer you question properly. It is also not ... | |
| allergies? | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Evelyn I am 49,no health issues except for a big belly.I am 5'8" 235 pounds but am fairly ... A: You seem to have hit the nail on the head. The distention of your belly is not uncommon in beer ... | |
| sweating problems, under weight | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: My son is 10 years old , his weight is 23 Kg, suffering from sweating in hand and feet, normal ... A: Hope I got your name right! Sorry for the delay in reply, only just got my PC back from the repair ... | |
| burning off alcohol | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Can the body burn off alcohol with exercise? Some say no and some say yes.Those who say no claim ... A: This is a very important question to me, too. I read you have a complex and multiplex problem. Your ... | |
| 40 | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: hi i was wondering whats a good way i can lose 40=50 pounds by july 1? if 40 is too much whats a ... A: I am afraid you haven't told me enough about your current diet for me to be able to help you. I am ... | |
| Mouth / teeth cleansing foods | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I work with very confused elderly folk, some of whom are very anti brushing their teeth. I believe ... A: Sounds like you are doing a difficult and brave job! My respect goes out to you. There are, of ... | |
| palaeo diet--bv | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: You have been helping me with a diet for bacterial vaginosis. I have looked at palaeo diet. It is ... A: The Paleo diet is really not for me! I am a modern woman with a modern gut and modern teeth! Not to ... | |
| weight gain | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I've always been underweight, at the minute I'm not far from 6 foot and weight about 55kg. I'm ... A: You are asking the wrong person I'm afraid: I absolutely abhor peanuts!!! From an Anthroposophic ... | |
| help | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Ok, Hi I am a kid ( I do not specify for security resons) and need to loose weight fast. I have to ... A: Speed walking 30 mins a day is one of the best ways! You can incorporate it in your daily routine (I ... | |
| help | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Ok, Hi I am a kid ( I do not specify for security resons) and need to loose weight fast. I have to ... A: I know you are a girl, but I don't know how old you are, or what race you are. If you are between 11 ... | |
| food allergies/picky eater | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 months and has been diagnosed with a dairy and egg allergy and also a sensitivity ... A: You have a pretty tough case on your hands. Your daughter has had a rough time, poor thing, and the ... | |
| i need a diet without much exercise | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: hey evelyn hi im only 18 years old male i used to work out 4-5 days (Weight training) a week in the ... A: By the sounds of your experience in the gym, you probably well know that muscle training is not the ... | |
| Firming up | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: As the years passes by I have notice how "misshapen" my breast have been getting. Could you suggest ... A: I am afraid there is little you can do but experience the passing of time! Gravity will have its ... | |
| starvation physiology | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: if a healthy young adult is taking lime water with little salt for long duretion . what changes in ... A: I am afraid I cannot give you a medically accurate, physiological prognosis on this (hopefully) ... | |
| Diet ideas for better health | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I am in a very intense relationship with an amazing partner and have been for a number of months ... A: Let me first note you sound very healthy! You are in love and care about your nutritional needs. ... | |
| Lactose Intolerance | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about lactose intolerance. My boyfriend has been going to the ... A: (In advance: sorry if this is half a repeat answer: my pc crashed!) I think you may have hit on a ... | |
| Weight Loss for Poor College student | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm a student in college right now who understands the true meaning of being a "poor college ... A: Forget the cardio and toning for a second. And stop the blah blah. Dear, you are really giving ... | |
| fasting | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I'm suffering from acne and i tried so many things to cure my problem but nothing really ... A: I am afraid a water fast in itself will not cure your acne and any improvement will be temporary, ... | |
| night shades | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I come across literatures on night shades, how they are not good for psoriasis (an autoimmune skin ... A: Firstly, let me apologise for the extremly long time it has taken me to respond to your question; ... | |
| Less Starchy or No Starch Substitution | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I have high cholesterol and triglycerides and am on medication for them. I switched from potatoes to ... A: Make sure you steer clear of: # Beets /carrots/parsnips # Corn # Peas # Potatoes # Squash/pumpkin ... | |
| Anthroposophy and eating fish or seafood. | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I've long been a fan of Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy. I've also been an ovo-lacto vegetarian ... A: your question is very interesting to me, as I have given it much thought meself the past few years. ... | |
| diet | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I don't eat fruits, salads, seafoods, or a lot of pasta. I'm looking for a way to lose weight but i ... A: First we need to get a bit more positive about food! Gagging and being grossed out is not a way to ... | |
| no veggies | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: i don't like raw veggies. i like cucumbers and pickles. other than that i only eat SOME cooked ... A: Why on earth don't you eat salads? It can't be an allergy, surely! Cucumbers don't do much for your ... | |
| college kids and food | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: So, tonight, I was talking to my boyfriend online, between doing homework and whatnot, and he ... A: The simplest answer is go to a healthfood store and pick up snacks there! They tend to have a wide ... | |
| Pescatarean diet for fat loss | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I have gone through many different incarnations of a vegetarian diet over the last 10 years. (I'm ... A: I appreciated all your detail, it makes it easier for me to get a feel of what you would like some ... | |
| What is an average weight of an 18 year old? | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: Currently I'm 303 from playing football and all my sports I'm looking to lose weight but I just was ... A: Kindness obliges me to tell you in person that you have probably addressed your question to the ... | |
| cardiac diabetic diet | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: i am a non insulin dependent diabetic who recently was diagnosed with aortic stenois, mitral ... A: It is very important you get professional nutritional advice as ought to have been recommended by ... | |
| Diet Plan | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old male. I play football and speed train. I need a simple "diet" to help naturally ... A: All good, healthy diets are simple. The hard part is sticking to them! And a solid, three-meal a ... | |
| diet | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: My wife delivered our son just 3 months ago. My question is what type of special food she require ... A: Congratulations on the birth of your boy! To answer your question satisfactorily I actually need to ... | |
| My Weight | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm 15, 5'4" and I weigh about 161. Whenever I go out in public I feel very self conscious about my ... A: It depends whether your male or female (I presume the latter) but the average 15 yr old ought to ... | |
| DIET | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I am 13 years old. I am 5'6 1/2 and weight about 136 pounds. I often get teased for being fat. and ... A: A fast, which such a fruit diet would be never helps you lose weight. For under 22 year-olds such ... | |
| tummy problems | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a 59 year old female...40 kg ...5foot 1 inchs tall for some years now I have had a problem with ... A: Sorry, I took a while in deliberating my reply to you. I took some time to research the underlying ... | |
| allergies and diet | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I have had to take soy, milk, wheat, egg, and nuts out of my 19 month old's diet. Do you have any ... A: I wonder if you mean by milk, all dairy products including yoghurt, cottage cheese, and curds (sour ... | |
| Taking wheat out of my kids' diet | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have two children-my oldest, who is 3 1/2, has had purple circles under his eyes since he was a ... A: You have a your work cut out for you, alright! With an borderline Autistic Spectrum child myself ... | |
| hi..teen advice | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: i would like to ask a diet question. I am 18 years old male . I used to be a very active athlete in ... A: I can't do anything with your numbers and I am not an expert in weight loss. I give advice on ... | |
| soy allergy and vegetarianism | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: i am currently in the process of trying to become a vegetarian and am having some difficulties ... A: I wonder if you are really accurate with identifying your allergies. For example, do you mean by ... | |
| inexpensive vegetarian dinner recipes | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I would be very grateful if you could share a few inexpensive vegetarian dinner recipes with me as ... A: This is not really the Expert's corner for recipes or vegetarianism. But I often give out recipes, ... | |
| 800 | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: well i only eat 1200 a day and i'm gaining weight like crazy i was 205 friday and today i'm 215 i ... A: You have not read my answer very well, have you? I suggest you go through it again and pick up on ... | |
| 800 | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: hi i was wondering if i workout in eat 800-900 calorie a day will i be able to lose 40-50 pound by ... A: What if I would say: go ahead, try it! What have you got to lose? If you don't mind my saying it ... | |
| After Pregancy Weight Loss | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I had a baby 10 months ago and still can't seem to lost the baby weight I have tried cutting back on ... A: You have a very common and normal problem, which I can relate to personally from my own past ... | |
| fruitarian | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I was just wondering if fruitarians can get fat from just eating fruits and will fruitarians ... A: I am prone to say fruitarians/fructarian are highly unlikely to get fat or develop diabetes. I ... | |
| instant body growth | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: my height is 5feet 3inches my wieght is 48 kg i want to grow my height as fast as possible about ... A: I am afraid height is genetically predetermined. Growth is only stunted by a disease or severe ... | |
| Gaining Weight with Vegetarian Diet | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old, female vegetarian. Due to significant life changes over the last year, I have ... A: 3500 cals a day?! Are you going on an Arctic expedition?? You want to be aiming for 2000 seven days ... | |
| weight loss | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: how can i drop 40 lbs i was 277 last christmas now im 230 5 11 i want to be 190 to 195 i take ... A: If you have read my profile at all, you will understand that unfortunately I am not able to help ... | |
| Diet | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Pls prescribe a diet for better convalasence from Malaria and cholera. Also tel me which aasana in ... A: You are asking help with two very serious illnesses that can make one feel desperately poorly and ... | |
| how to lose weight while breastfeeding | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: I'm really glad I found you here... I just gave birth about 7 weeks ago. I am breastfeeding, but ... A: Congratulations with your new gift! You are richly blessed with your children and it is vital that ... | |
| low carb/ No sugar diet | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: My 11 yr. old niece has been put on a low carb / no sugar diet. This does not include any sugar ... A: It sounds like you are going through some worrying times; the last thing your niece needs is ... | |
| Vegetables/Healthy Lifestyle | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are trying to start a healthy lifestyle which includes eating healthier and ... A: To comment on the stubborn bit: I am afraid the news is not so good: if he doesn't want to help ... | |
| Thoughts and fear | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I am suffering from severe OCD and panic attacks and diagnosed with Reactive hypoglycemia. I used to ... A: First of all, it is very important to trust your psychiatrist on this one: OCD is indeed a ... | |
| why am i so tired | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: my name is sandeep i workout up to twice a day 20-25 minutes each workout 6 days a weeki use to eat ... A: Your question is not very clear. Maybe you were too tired to be coherent and spell properly? But ... | |
| potassium mg count | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: how many MG of potassium are in a daily 1low potassium diet? A: This is a very technical question which - if you are under any form of medical treatment (especially ... | |
| Soy Controversy | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia.I have been advised to take high protien diet and complex ... A: I am one of those veggies who tend to side with your Ayurvedic doctor, but then from an ... | |
| Diet | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: Waht can kind of foods should I feed my baby so that he can be mentally intelligent and active in ... A: Somehow this question is a little peculiar to me, unless you are asking me for my personal ... | |
| alkaline food | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: If in one day one eats more of alkaline food, for how long this surplus is usable by the human body? ... A: I am not sure I understand your question. I cannot see how there can be a surplus of alkaline food. ... | |
| fish amount | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: how much fish should a man/a woman/ achild should eat? A: It all depends; there is no real "should" about fish. One can't really over-eat on fish (like is ... | |
| heavy head | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Can this be caused by my lack of being fit? if yes, how do i become fit? I am 17 and I guess i ... A: Sorry to have kept you waiting so long (had a little break).Bloodsugar level imbalances are not ... | |
| Fat Stomach | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I have tried a lot of different diets and I've also gone to the gym, unfortunetly... I can never ... A: There is definitely no pill. There are also no specific diets for localised zones of fat. Exercise ... | |
| Keep weight but lose fat | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 6,5 feet 270 pound football player. I want to stay the weight that I am but I want to lose ... A: As a Brit I know nothing about American football, but if it's soccer the same advice would go: just ... | |
| pop belly? | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: Right i have a problem. I'm 21 years old and developed a belly and its shameful, since i was the ... A: You are giving all the right answers yourself. Who needs an expert?! By your own accounts you are ... | |
| how to be healthier | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: I need some advice about what I could do to be healthier/more energized, maybe what special ... A: Un poco mas de algo! (A little more of something!since your name sounds like "nothing" to my little ... | |
| im at a loss | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: my daughter has recently been told to cut dairy wheat eggs yeasr out of her diet only organic veg ... A: Forget the eggs, stick to the goat's and making a good tasting bread without yeast is not so hard: ... | |
| growing | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. Is there any foodS that you can give a 16 year-old boy ... A: I'm in good health, thanks, and it is exactly the first question I need answered with regard to your ... | |
| Vinegar Diets | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: There has been some talk and I have read some about vinegar diets. Do they work as stated? Is there ... A: I've never heard of this diet. Vinegar is principally used as a digestive aid in fatty meals, and ... | |
| calorie/fiber question | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the nutritional content of the South Beach Diet foods. The calorie ... A: I have never heard of South Beach Diet foods and cannot figure out your calculations. I am ... | |
| I don't eat fruits and vegs, plz help. | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: I don't eat vegetables and fruits, so I have a kind of problem, and it's going to catch up with me. ... A: I think I might have some reassuring news for you: it doesn't sound to me like you have much of a ... | |
| Chemical Diet | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: I heard that if i make chemical diet for 3 days i'll loose 3 kg can you tell me about this diet? and ... A: All diets are chemical in that your whole system is bio-chemical. All diets should be non-chemical ... | |
| the last diet question | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: I have conflicting ideals I'd like to have put to a close. I'm overweight and have this "perfect" ... A: dear, dear, oh dear, Michael, What the H. have you got yourself into? I thank you deeply for ... | |
| Switching to an Organic Diet | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: My name is Sharon and I'm 22. After a lot of research, I've decided to switch to an organic diet. It ... A: I like your decision for the enthusiasm it has given you! However, it begs me to stipulate that an ... | |
| cheese | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: Is animal rennet still used in american cheesemaking? A: The precise ins and outs of modern cheesmaking is something I have been trying to look into for ... | |
| what to get enough of? | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: I have a very very busy schedule and Im not much of an eater so I end up eating quite little (my ... A: You seem to be in no need of expert advice at all, with your weight fine, and your spirits high. ... | |
| about glutenfree stuff | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: is galicpowder ,wholeoregano spices glutenfree let me know thanks so much and take care and be well A: As far as I know, unless there are any additives in the garlicpowder it should be gluten free. Herbs ... | |
| Hi, I am about 20 pounds over... | 7/8/2005 |
| Q: I am about 20 pounds over weight for my age/height and I'd like to loss the extra weight, now going ... A: (Sorry, I don't have your name), As I keep telling people:I am not a weight-loss or exercise ... | |
| my name is tasha my life is... | 7/6/2005 |
| Q: my name is tasha my life is very bad i'm 18 i weight 180 pound i feel so bad about myself i don't ... A: I am afraid I am not a dietician and do not know much about weight-loss. I share my understandings ... | |
| diet help | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: How can I lose weight if I hate to be active but,I know one of the only ways to lose weight is to go ... A: Nothing is for free! You have to earn your burn. But by no means is a fitness club the only way. I ... | |
| Want to gain weight | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: How are you doing? I am a university student and have been a vegan for 2 years. My diets contain ... A: If it is not a thyroid or metabolic problem and you are not putting yourself under great amounts of ... | |
| diet for those having urinary stone | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: For the last few years i am having stone problem.two stones gone through urin within one ... A: I must emphasise I am NOT a doctor. But I have had a kidneystone last June. All I can advise you is ... | |
| Help | 2/28/2005 |
| Q: I am not terribly over wieght only about 20 pounds from my ideal wieght (as a dancer only about 15 ... A: I am not a dietician nor a weight-loss expert, but since you have decided to ask me I can give you a ... | |
| i need a diet | 11/13/2004 |
| Q: my problem is that i need to find a sutibel diet that i can acctuly be abel to do and to count on.. ... A: I don't know anything about modern fads in dieting, although I was overweight when I was 15, too. I ... | |
| Flexibility problems | 10/31/2004 |
| Q: I began to study the martial arts actively in April and have continued training up to 8 hours a week ... A: I find your question unusual with its mixture of the physical and the alternative. In general, ... | |
| fish diet | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: I love fish, and have eaten tuna and salmon for years. However, now there is news of mercury in such ... A: The latest reports on the levels of toxicity in fish (specifically salmon and tuna) is indeed quite ... | |
| body | 7/3/2004 |
| Q: i have a problem with my belly. i'm generally slim. however, whenever i eat ar drink anything my ... A: Really, it sounds like you have no problem to worry about at all. It is perfectly normal to have a ... | |
| name for non-beef eater | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you are the person to ask but I wasn't sure what category this question would be in. ... A: As far as I know there is not real name for such a person. It is typical for Hindus to not eat beef, ... | |
| hello | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: What do you think the frequency of bowel movements should be for a healthy adult ? I am 5'8" 190 ... A: I am afraid I'm in the metric system so I don't know anything about pounds. I do know weight loss ... | |
| nutrition | 7/16/2003 |
| Q: I am struggling with fatigue, back pain and general joint pain. I am a student nurse and find it ... A: I am sorry to hear you are not coping too well with your work and weight - for it is this ... | |
| weight | 5/8/2003 |
| Q: This may sound odd but I am trying to GAIN WEIGHT. I am twenty years old, I have a child who is six ... A: It's not so odd: I've seen it before. It might have something to do with your thyroid. Something you ... | |
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I can supplement your knowledge on health food and alternative remedies. I take a dynamic (energetic) approach to health and discomforts. My sources and references for my advice and ideas are predominantly Anthroposophic. I am not medically trained. I have done 25 years of critical research (metaphysics and alternative medicine) and been an expert on About for over eight years. Two great ills I can help combat are ignorance and neglectfulness. In matters of healthy living I encourage discipline, respect and self-belief. My life-philosophy is fundamentally based on ANTHROPOSOPHY, which in a nut-shell, is a western metaphysical science and modern alchemical way of looking at the meaning of life. I also draw on Taoist and Ayurvedic systems. I am a mother of a boy with an Autistc Spectrum Disorder, whom I have raised on a bio-dynamic diet and homeopathic remedies. I have been a vegetarian for 25 years. I am currently researching ways to understand and treat Autism from an alternative perspective.
Experience
My direct nutritional and health care experience stems from 25 years of vegetarianism, 15 years of bio-organic cooking and 10 years as a single mother of an Autistic boy. I have read widely on nutrition and (alternative) medicine. My main focus over the past 20 years has been on Anthroposophy. I take a critical stance of modern New Age spin-offs, but generally support the hard core theory of man as a four-fold spiritual being.
I have studied the following topics: Yoga, Astrology, Meditation, Tarot, Reiki, Taoist Five Element Theory, Colour/Painting Therapy, Herbology, Aromatherapy, Flower Essences, Crystals, Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Macrobiotics, Ortho-Molecular science, Touch For Health, Natropathy, Music therapy, Eurhythmy, various forms of Shamanism, Palmistry, Numerology, Alchemy, World Religions, Metaphysics, Mythology, Cabala, Angels and Elementals. My interests extend into the fields of biology and especially plant morphology.
Education/Credentials
I have an academic background in linguistics. I translate and edit. I teach English. But I seem to be better at imaginative and creative thinking than logic and reason.
Past/Present Clients
Intelligent and sensitive people who are interested in gathering more information on alternative options in medicine and nutrition, which may lead to emotional, physical or spiritual healing. I have been unable to help people with weight issues lose specific amounts of weight within specific amounts of time - since this does not fall within my holistic aims.
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