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I'm not a huge fan of Ms. Hudson, but I will say, unlike most people on tv, she looks normal. She hase curves. She doesn't look anorexic, unlike so many on tv.

. Agreed. A dietician can help you cut through all the misinformation out there and put together an eating plan that will address your borderline conditions and maybe also prevent new health problems. You could check with your local hospital to see if it offers a wellness program that would allow you to consult with a…

See an otologist, a specialist in disease and conditions of the ear. Sounds like you have a structural problem. The otologist can better take care of it than an ENT.

I lost 50+ pounds before MFP and 13 pounds with MFP primarily by walking. I have heart problems and other health issues that prevent me from doing anything more strenuous. I refuse to feel guilty or frustrated that I can't do more. We should do only what we can and not be concerned that someone else is doing the latest…

Crackers. Lately, the Special K Savory Herb crackers. Also, Flatout Flatbread Crisps, especially the Sea Salt flavor.

Jennette, because you are so close to goal, the last few pounds may be difficult to lose. You are not alone. This happens very often to even the most diligent. May I offer a few suggestions? One is, don't weigh yourself every day. You posted in Thursday and expected to see results by Friday. That's not enough time.…

I go to the mall and walk for an hour very early in the morning before the stores open. Climate controlled and I don't have to worry about being run over. I can't do more vigorous exercises anymore, so mall walking is ideal.

So far, no cause of death. She was supposedly clean. Years of drug abuse can severely and irreparably damage the body, particularly the heart. She could have been clean and sober today, but the damage may already have been done. And she may not have even had symptoms. Whatever the cause, may she now have peace.

And triglycerides are but one component of cholesterol. Speaking of which, for the record my HDL, LDL and triglycerides have been fine without coconut oil.

Paul, I have attempted to do my own research. If appears there is conflicting information available online. Most of the websites which promote coconut oil appear to come from possibly biased sources. So I asked my own cardio. No he doesn't have his own talk show. No he didn't write any books available at Barnes & Noble or…

Well, given that this man saved my life, I would trust his knowledge and advice over that of posters on a message board. If he tells me something is dangerous, I'm going to listen. I don't want to die again, at least not yet. As I said before, if you or anyone else here wants to consume coconut oil, fine with me. Were all…

Obviously, you missed my later post where I indicated that my cardiologist is pre-eminent in his field. And where and when did YOU get your medical degree?

I walk with a cane, and you would be amazed how many people try to knock me over or push me aside. Today, I had some idiot try to run me over with his shopping cart. We live in a world where kindness is in short supply. All I can do is pray for these ignorant people.

The one thing I like about Dr. Rosebfeld is that he gives generally good information, but he will say, see your doctor. He recognizes fads and while he might tell you a drug or supplement looks promising, he will also let you know that these items are still being studied, or studies are so far inconclusive. There are…

George Clooney. And despite the hype, he is not handsome, IMHO.

Forgive me for saying so, but I trust his advice over yours. He is pre-eminent in his field, so I'm sure he keeps up with the latest in medicine. Like I said, if you want to use coconut oil, go ahead. I'm just posting what my doctor told me.

I have heart disease. Cardiologist told me not to use it. He said triglycerides are triglycerides and the saturated fat would be dangerous to me. He also said the numerous health claims -- weight loss, cure for diabetes, etc.-- are all nonsense. Use coconut oil if you wish, but I'm staying away from it. I'd like to stick…

When I belonged to Weight Watchers, members would complain they lost one pound or a half pound. Why couldn't they be like Joe Shmo on Biggest Loser who is losing 8-10 pounds a week? The show may be inspirational to some, but it causes unrealistic expectations for those doing other weight loss program. Losing a pound or two…

Read labels very carefully. Foods that are marked No Salt Added , Reduced Sodium and the like may not necessarily be low in sodium. Turn the packaging around and read the nutrition label.

Sugar is 16 calories in a teaspoondul. Unless you dump a pile of sugar in your coffee or tea, it won't cause you to gain weight.

Do you have a Chick fil A nearby? They have an excellent grilled chicken salad or even a grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad. For the salad, choose the fat free honey mustard dressing and skip the croutons and sunflower seeds. For the sandwich skip any sauce and have it plain with lettuce and tomato.

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The one basic problem with Dr. Oz and other medical experts you see on tv is that they don't know you, your personal medical history and condition. These doctors at best can talk generalities, but everyone is different. The best source of medical advice is your own doctor who knows YOU. I have long suspected that Dr. Oz…

You're right. Sodium has nothing to do with fat, but if you consume too much sodium day after day, it becomes more and more difficult to lose that retained fluid. Eventually, even drinking gallons of water won't flush the retained fluid out of your body, at least not entirely. By the way, I'm no medical expert, but by…

Are you tracking your sodium intake? Too much sodium could cause weight gain. The Cape Cod chips, for example. Reduced fat chips often have more sodium than regular chips. Canned, packaged and processed foods also have more sodium than regular. Even so-called healthy foods often have a lot of sodium. At rhe very least,…

In my neighborhood, if she cut in line at McDonald's, she wouldn't have been tasered. She would have been shot.

Perhaps your sodium intake is too high. I saw some days over 2500 mg. Try reducing to 1500 mg. per day.

I don't pay any attention to sugar as there is sugar occurring naturally in many foods, eg. fruit. Thanks to certain health issues, I also have to watch potassium, protein, calcium and iron levels . I pay attention to these, plus calories, fat, sodium, etc. fairly equally.

I did Prozac after my father passed, but I think it was counseling that helped me get my head straight again. Prozac seemed to help a little initially, but it started to make me tired all the time. Not something I needed on top of depression. Eventually, I felt well enough to discontinue counseling too. What I really…

I eat Dreamfields or similar pasta that appear to be white, but they are good for diabetics. Less likely to spike blood glucose.