I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOS), told to lose weight and given the pill.
Although I certainly agree with you that testimonials are no way to practice science or choose a diet, I'd like to share with you my experiences. Last year, after severely injuring my back, I finally decided to get help to lose weight. I am a 5'4"34-year-old female whose weight began ballooning at the age...
I am 23 weeks pregnant and would really like to know how many calories are?
I'm wondering if you can answer my question in regard to calories and pregnancy. I am 23 weeks pregnant and would really like to know how many calories are adequate for someone in my situation.
I exercise every day. I do weight work for 20 to 30 minutes and also cardiovascular (treadmill and bike) for...
What should a non-birth mother do if she wants to nurse her infant child?
Could you please answer what a non-birth mother should do (nutritionally) if she wants to nurse her infant child?
First, I would suggest talking to a lactation consultant for how-to breastfeed an adopted baby. Contact your state public health department, WIC or a certified lactation consultant to locate qualified professionals. You will need to prepare...
What is the fat content of human milk?
What is the fat content of human milk? Would you have a reference for this?
Human milk has 1.3 gms of fat per fluid ounce and 11 grams in 1 cup (USDA Survey database). Human milk is perfect for little humans whereas cows milk is better for little cows. The American Academy of Pediatrics now...
My wife has poor egg quality and her fertility doctors say they know of nothing to improve her eggs.
My wife & I have been told that her "egg quality" isn't good. We were told this recently after a "high tech" procedure was done to retrieve her eggs and fertilize them with my sperm. The fertilization didn't take and we had an "out of the womb miscarriage "according to our fertility doctors. They...
My husband & I are trying to conceive and read that B6 vitamin can help increase cervical mucus. Is this true?
My question is regarding the B6 Vitamin. My husband & I are trying to conceive. I'm looking for the "natural" signs prior to ovulation. I read that the B6 vitamin if taking approximately 200 milligrams per day can help increase the cervical mucus. Is this true?
Thanks in advance!!
Intakes of pyridoxine above 100 milligrams for...
My wife and I are expecting triplets, but concerned that she can’t eat as much as recommended.
Hi. My wife Cyndee and I are expecting triplets! We're excited, but concerned that Cyndee can't seem to eat as much as is recommended in the literature we've received from the "Triplet Connection." During her first pregnancy Cyndee didn't have any problems with nausea, but this time it is much different (it took 3...
I’m pregnant with my second child and gained 70 pounds which caused high blood pressure.
Hi, I hope you can answer my question. I'm 180 pounds 5 feet 2 inches and just found out I'm pregnant with my second child. During my first pregnancy, I gained 70 pounds and reached 230 pounds which caused me to have hypertension and deliver my baby 5 weeks early. I'm scared of these...
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her mouth are so cracked. I’m concerned that she has a vitamin deficiency. Any advice that will help her?
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her mouth are so cracked that the skin is growing back crooked. I'm concerned that she has a vitamin deficiency, although she takes vitamins. Any advice or a cream that will help her? Thank you.
Does she drink milk? If not, she could have...
I am pregnant and was told I am low in iron. I cannot take iron pills due to constipation / cramping.
Hi, great page, thanks for the info, especially on iron! I am currently pregnant and was told that I am low in iron 11.9-12.2 and absolutely cannot take iron pills for fierce constipation/cramping (also my levels never increase anyway). The only thing that works for me is red meat and liver. However, my family...