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Iodine Plus 2
According to the advertisement, "You see, there are two types of iodine necessary for optimal nutrition and thyroid function: Iodine and iodide. The iodine supplements you’ll normally find are made from kelp – a seaweed – lacking in iodide. Plus, the iodine supplements on the retail shelves are about 100 times too weak to…
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substitutes for butter, sour cream, cheese, etc
I am new and have dairy, soy and gluten issues. I also have problems with some nuts due to high oxalate rate for kidney stones. I don't want to use anything that is genetically modified either like wheat, canoli or corn. Have you found any substitutes for butter, sour cream, cheese, etc? Thanks for your help.
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Tongue Stabilizing Device (TSD)
I have sleep apnea and TMJ. I was wondering if anyone has tried using a TSD. What brand? Was it effective for you? About how much did it run you (note: with insurance or without insurance)? Thank you.
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nutritional yeast
What do you use it for?
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If you need help with blood glucose tracking with food, etc
Please check out a different free tracking web site for food, exercise, reports, and diabetes. It is called www.SparkPeople.com There are also other support groups too. I really like MFP don't get me wrong, and I like the friendships I developed. I need more though. It is a comprehensive website for food trackers, exercise…
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Metformin warning
I was taking Metformin for about 4 years. Then I attended a diabetes training class. It was suggested that the next time you had any blood work done to have a microalbumin test done. I requested this test on my own. This test is to see if there is damage to the kidneys. Yes, my results were positive and my kidney dr told…
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Topamax
Just a warning giving to me by my weight loss dr., Topamax in larger doses causes kidney stones.
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Post Gallbladder pain
I've been careful of what I eat post gallbladder removal almost 3 months. I was told by my dr. to return to normal diet. I've also seen my regular dr. The pain is almost as bad as before gallbladder removal. Pain is so bad sometimes I can't sleep the entire night or only get a couple hours sleep. I've had a lot of other…
