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Pizza, Hotdogs...JUNK FOOD
Oct 13, 2009 ... I have been making changes in my family's diet as well...trying to ... options. if you want to watch the fat and cholesterol, use lower fat ...
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- well u can always substitute things..like get healthier pizza..sprinkle flaxseed on it..i buy spinach linguine at Wholdfoods and tomato sauce is filled w/ vitamin C an...
- Hi K., I am also a failure in the kitchen. However, I have found that crock pots are great. There are plenty of crock pot recipe books out there. A lot of times you...
- Hey K. - I don't cook as much as I used to either and have resorted to prepared foods, but I'm careful of what's in them, trying to get things that are made of a sh...
Nutrition for My 2Yr Old
The typical American diet is highly deficient in the right kinds of .... if you suffer from high blood pressure excess weight high cholesterol or diabetes ...
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- K., I have gluten allergies and I use products made from rice that I purchase from New Seasons. They are made by EnerG foods. Their website is www.ener-g.com and I lo...
- One of our family staples is spinach pie. We eat it weekly and my 18 month old gobbles it up. It's basically a crustless quiche -- full of protein, spinach and FLAVO...
- Three items are priceless in our gluten free, low meat, no processed foods home: the rice cooker that has a keep warm setting, the grill and the crockpot. I start a b...
Hormonal Imblance and Trying to Get Pregnant
My progesterone was low, so I'm supposed to use a hormonal creme twice daily. .... taken from a naturopath who has her PhD in nutrition, has to do with your diet. ... from the bloodstream, as well as removing excess cholesterol as well. ...
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- I would suggest a homeopath, because taking drugs/hormones, as you say, could drastically affect the entire situation. My progesterone was low, so I'm supposed to u...
- Hi D. - I think your course of action will depend on what you feel comfortable doing and which road you feel is more appropriate. I say that because I know convent...
- Google the Creighton Model, it's an amazing formm of Natural Family Planning that works with your body. You can get pregnant even with an irregular cycle, and if you c...
Healthy Oil
Oct 22, 2009 ... about fats Margarine is horrible it will CAUSE high cholesterol as will anything with trans .... Pediatrician Wants Oil in My Son's Diet ...
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- I use vegetable oil or applesauce for baking and butter where it can be used like for cookies and breads. Like Anne says, Canola is not a good oil for baking. Also,I...
- I use Grapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil or Walnut Oil to bake goodies...I use a mixture of coconut oil, olive oil or sesame oil for cooking and for casseroles. Grapeseed oil...
- Actually, canola oil gets rancid as it heats and makes it a bad fat. Grapeseed oil and avocado oil or BUTTER is best for baking- these will not become rancid and cause...
Extreme Fatigue the Week Prior to My Period
... lowers high blood pressure and reduces bad cholesterol. .... I also had terrible lower back cramps when my cycle hit and was taking vicodin for them and now I .... I avoid sodas, junk food, but my diet is not as great as it can be. ...
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- D., I experienced the same symptoms until I saw a clinical nutritionist who figured out why that was happening. I took a few natural supplements and foods that she as...
- D., you are not the only one who has this problem. After my second child, I had your same symptoms. I was so tired, I looked sick and pale!! I am studying to be a d...
- D., our hormones shift and some experience PMS to the point of depression and other symptoms;do you think you are anemic? Eat lots of leafy greens, sunflower seeds, r...
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
... almost every morning 3 months ago and my cholesterol dropped from 268 to 209 . .... Go for the whole-grain, lower sugar options most of the time .... I started cutting foods with refined sugars out of my diet over 5 years ago and I ...
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- Hi J., Without a doubt, many of the processed foods we buy for our children are loaded with corn syrup, refined sugar, etc. I started cutting foods with refined s...
- My son also loves oatmeal. We use Coach's Oats brand (at Costco). You add water and microwave for 4 min. There is no sugar or salt or anything in it. I usually add...
- Hi J., Dr Sears recommends a "brainy" breakfast. Visit his website http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T040400.asp If you'd like to learn more about family health ...
Depressed and Anxious Mom
Sep 7, 2009 ... Wanted to add that you could also be low on Progestorone and they .... 10 folks with high cholesterol and give them all the same medicine 7 ...
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- After I had my daughter at age 42, my hormones were all out of whack, and I noticed my emotions were out of control right before that time of the month. I mentioned t...
- Hi - I have felt this way at many points in my life and waited til I was 49 before taking medication (Lexapro - great for anxiety and depression). It has changed my li...
- From a holistic perspective. I concur with the Omega Fatty Acids and vit. D. I'd also suggest Evening Primrose Oil. That is a great hormone balancer. The best oil mix ...
Pregnant & Swine Flu Shot
Oct 21, 2009 ... Diet and nutrition are tantamount to health. .... Probably, but the risks are very low and the adverse effects are predominantly ... Squalene is a natural and vital part of the synthesis of cholesterol, steroid hormones, ...
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- Trust your gut, not a doctor. They are not all-knowing, despite popular belief. Do your own research and you will find the clarity you are seeking.
- Dr Oz took the vaccine on air but said in an interview that he was not having his children vaccinated. I would not do it. Sambucol is very effective in combating flu...
- Many people suffer from the flu each year, a lot of them die from it. . .the swine flu vaccine is not "new", it is the same as the normal flu vaccine, but it has the H...
High Risk Pregnancy
I was a fanatic about my diet and got through the pregnancy with no complications. .... The test results showed I had a lower chance of defects than a 20-25 year old, ..... I was borderline diabetic, high cholesterol and suffered from ...
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- Over 35 is considered "high-risk" automatically, whether you have any risk factors or not, which is ridiculous. I had my ds at 35 and my last dd at 39 and both could ...
- The label of "high risk" is merely the beginning of a greater maternity scare tactic to get you to agree to a litany of invasive and expensive testing - not to mention...
- The best thing you can do for you and your baby is not to worry. In my opinion doctors these days are quick to put alot of people on "high risk",and for being 35,I tho...
High Cholesterol
Asked by J.D. from New York
on June 19, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I'm writing this for avery good friend of mine who is trying to get preggers for the first time (sooooo excited). She has very high cholesterol & wants to ...
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- Hi J.; Good for you for being concerned about medication and pregnancy. As someone in the wellness industry, I can tell you it's so important to be in the best pos...
- I'm on Lipitor now for very high cholesterol (due to genetics and not diet). I didn't begin Lipitor until I was finished having my 4 children. There are warnings on ...
- Dear MOM, Perhaps you can help her get her cholesterol under control VIA DIET and excersize. I Don't know of anyone whom was taking lipitor while pregnant. M
