Question 1

i am an 18 year old equestrian who is overweight.  what would be some good diet plans for me?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Try a mediterranean type diet and if you're regularly riding and so burning calories, try for 1000 cal a day and when you reach your weight goal, increase to 1500 to 1800cal/day and see if you stay in equilibrium.

Question 2

im a 37 year old female thats overweight. im about 5/3 265 pounds. my heart ejection fraction is 30-35% now. last year it was 45%. do i eat and what do i change so that i can reverse this? i need to stay alive for my kids? what type of diet?

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: I recommend the DASH diet. Record pt et loss has been 180 lbs. get this book$7ebook. DASH Diet for Hypertension  ISBN 9780743410076. Read, use. Start chap 9. EXACTLY.  Get app Cronometer. Track what u eat/drink as well as sodium/potassium intake to assure u r on Diet. U can do it. For u and your son. Keep us posted.

Question 3

i am a 28 year old overweight female looking to lose weight. how would you prioritize the following: 1) adequate sleep, 2) exercise, 3) healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Weight: The correct sequence is 3, 2, 1. In terms of weighting 3 & 2 hold equal weight.

Question 4

21 years old. i've been overweight all my life, and i was at my largest late last year/earlier this year. i've noticed i've started to lose weight (making noticeable changes in diet and such) and i see more of my veins. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: See your physician to see if you are on target regarding cardiovascular risk factors.  There are newer medications which not only treat diabetes, if present, but also reduce appetite and weight, thereby reducing risk of heart attack and stroke.

Question 5

what are the chances of a 36 year old woman with only having her grandmother having heart disease which was brought on by poor habits..no other family history..being overweight and dont smoke or drink and whose diet is ok having heart disease? thx?

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: The most significant effect of your genetic make-up upon cardiovascular risk are the contributions from your mother and father.  Your grandmother's history provides some only a small fraction of the picture.  Genetics are only one of multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Others, such as hypertension, diabetes, ones lipid levels, diet and life-style, are additional risk factors.

Question 6

can poor diet and lack of activity cause poor erection quality and trouble maintaining erection in a non-overweight 20 year old?

Accepted Answer

Erections: yes, poor diet and lack of exercise can affect the quality of your erection

Question 7

i'm a 20 year old female, 5'5" , 265 lbs. and have always been overweight. i have gone to camps, tried fad diets, tried working out and eating right. nothing seems to work for me. i don't have a thyroid problem. can i ask my doctor put me on appetite supp

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like you have a long history of abnormal metabolism, which can be very sad and frustrating. To answer your question, an appetite suppressant can be helpful (if you don't have any medical reasons not to be prescribed this type of medication), but it might not help all on its own. Regarding your "normal" thyroid, most doctors do 1 or 2 thyroid tests and conclude that people are "normal". The first thing i would recommend to you is to have a thorough panel of thyroid tests, including checking a reverse T3 (liothyronine) level (not all labs can do this test). I would also check other hormone levels, adrenal function, vitamin levels, and possibly even viral or other infectious causes of abnormal metabolism. These imbalances and/or infections can be effectively treated to help you reach a healthy weight. For more information, including studies, handouts and videos, please see www.Holtorfmed.Com.

Question 8

im 23 years old, a very picky eater, however not overweight.  i just want to better my diet with healthier foods which i tend not to like.  any tips?

Accepted Answer

Excellent question!: Check out mediterranean diet. It's been studied quite a bit and not just in the mediterranean sea. More importantly, it's been associated w/better health including lower risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, alzheimer's disease, etc. And tend to live longer. Newest study proves that it also prevents 1st heart attack. Eat fish & lean meats. Veggies, too. Beans are good source of protein & fiber.

Question 9

can a12 year old take diet pills she dosent have a heart condision she had ashama as a kid but not any more she dosent have serious problemsshe is just over weight

Accepted Answer

Diet : Diet pills often do not work, nor are they safe - especially for a child.  If she is having difficulty with her weight, you should schedule an appointment with her doctor to discuss.  A healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and skim milk along with daily exercise is the best way for anyone to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.  Eliminating fast food, soda, juice, fried foods and sweets is important, too.  Studies show that children are most successful with weight loss when the whole family participates in following a healthy lifestyle together.

Question 10

31 year old over weight male on diet
hdl 51.1 mg/dl
glucose 98.1 mg/dl
esr 20 mm/hr
prolactin 2747 miu/ml
testosterone 5.11 ng/ml
whats wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Hyperprolactinemia: Elevated prolactin level can be due to abnormality to the pituitary gland, such as adenoma ( tumor) compression of the pituitary stalk , high level of prolactin can cause impotance, galactorrhea ( production of excess breats milk), gynecomastia ( big breast in men) your doctor may want to send you for an MRI of your brain for further evaluation.

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I am an 18 year old equestrian who is overweight. what would be some good diet plans for me?

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Im a 37 year old female thats overweight. im about 5/3 265 pounds. my heart ejection fraction is 30-35% now. last year it was 45%. do i eat and what do i change so that i can reverse this? i need to stay alive for my kids? what type of diet?

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I am a 28 year old overweight female looking to lose weight. how would you prioritize the following: 1) adequate sleep, 2) exercise, 3) healthy diet?

A member asked:

21 years old. i've been overweight all my life, and i was at my largest late last year/earlier this year. i've noticed i've started to lose weight (making noticeable changes in diet and such) and i see more of my veins. is this normal?

A member asked:

What are the chances of a 36 year old woman with only having her grandmother having heart disease which was brought on by poor habits..no other family history..being overweight and dont smoke or drink and whose diet is ok having heart disease? thx?

A member asked:

Can poor diet and lack of activity cause poor erection quality and trouble maintaining erection in a non-overweight 20 year old?

A member asked:

I'm a 20 year old female, 5'5" , 265 lbs. and have always been overweight. i have gone to camps, tried fad diets, tried working out and eating right. nothing seems to work for me. i don't have a thyroid problem. can i ask my doctor put me on appetite supp

A member asked:

Im 23 years old, a very picky eater, however not overweight. i just want to better my diet with healthier foods which i tend not to like. any tips?

A member asked:

Can a12 year old take diet pills she dosent have a heart condision she had ashama as a kid but not any more she dosent have serious problemsshe is just over weight

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31 year old over weight male on diet hdl 51.1 mg/dl glucose 98.1 mg/dl esr 20 mm/hr prolactin 2747 miu/ml testosterone 5.11 ng/ml whats wrong with me?

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