Dr Shari Lieberman Answers your Que...

Dr Shari Lieberman Answers your Questions

Suggestions for easing hiatal hernia, naturally

Q From CL Traverse City, Mich.: I bear up under from a hiatal hernia and the ebb is really bothersome. I bring forward not to take conventional medication if I can help it. What natural returnss would you recommend?

A First, I would praise eliminating from your diet all dairy proceedss sugar, fats, and oils. I would also examine to limit drinking fluids between meals, and prove by experiment not to drink too earnestly fluid with your meal. I have set up aloe vera juice to be remarkable for this disorder. Also, it may be helpful to eat smaller, more every-day meals, rather than three large meals by day. Fiber intake is also important likewise your elimination literally goes unobstructedly As with any medical condition, sometimes the best bet is to be in subordination to the care of a nutrition-minded healthcare practitioner who has experience with this problem

Nutrients & herbs for lowering elevated cholesterol

Q From EW Burbank, Calif.: I have high cholesterol and my physician is insisting that solely medication will work. However, I don't want to take it. Any suggestions?

A This information from your physician is factually incorrect. There are numerous human studies forward the following natural remedies: niacin, gugulipid, garlic, chromium, and vitamin E If you take niacin, continue in mind that it is available in a completely flush-free form. There are many natural produces that effectively and safely lower total cholesterol as well as lower the "bad" LDL cholesterol and raise the upright HDL cholesterol. Aerobic exercise and eating a lower fat, low-sugar, unprocess diet are also important. Sugar will raise cholesterol on a levels a fact that many have forgotten from basic nutrition 101! Vitamin E continuations are. extremely important because they will stop the "bad" LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, thereby causing a blockage in your arteries.

glowed soy and other foods to guard our health

Q From pass Appleton, Wis.: I read that fermentationed soy products work the best. Is this true?

A Ye They contain the highest flats of isoflavones, the compounds that are protective against many exemplars of cancer -- most notably, breast and prostate. Asians eat soy produces that are predominantly fermented, many of which, similar as natto, would not be palatable to the Western world. however miso is widely available and is loaded with these compromises In addition to fermented soy there are several ways we can win these compounds into our diets: soy nut garbleed soy beans, kudzu, tofu, and tempeh will have varying amounts of these composes while soy milk would have the least. There are many soy protein drinks that have these unites added at about 50-100 mg by serving and can provide an thoroughly good alternative. Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are also a tremendous source of these mingles if you don't eat, or are allergic to, soy Beans and lentils will have varying amounts of these settles as well.

Explaining the various models of fish-oil supplements

Q From MN Youngstown, Ohio: Omega-3 fish-oil correlatives never state on the bottle that they contain vitamins A and D Doesn't this make them potentially dangerous?

A Although codfish liver oil supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), and contain vitamins A and D other shadows of fish-oil supplements do not. While they are sources of the active omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA do not contain vitamins A and D The reason they don't is in such a manner that they can be used therapeutically at high doses without the risk of any toxicity. In many human clinical studies, as many as 15 capsules were consum each day without any serious side effects

Can CoQ10 help those with chronic fatigue syndrome?

Q From MK Montpelier, Vt: I read that CoQ10 may help those of us suffering from chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS). in what manner much should I try?

A Studies have shown that patients with CFIDS do not recuperate their coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) flats the day after exercising, unlike healthy folk This partially explains with what intent it is so difficult for CFIDS patients to exercise, and also explains to what end they are so tired after doing daily tasks. CFIDS patients who continuationed with 100 mg of CoQ10 for day had a dramatic improvement in exercise tolerance and fatigue. Many practitioners attract favor to between 100 and 200 mg by day of CoQ10. (See the feature article upon "CoQ10" starting on page 52 which discusses this coenzyme's benefits for the heart, brain function, weight los and other conditions.)

Shari Lieberman confines a Ph.D. in clinical nutrition and exercise physiology. She is a certified nutrition specialist (CNS) and contribute tos on the board of the American Preventive Medical Association. Write her in care of Better Nutrition. She cannot answer questions by dint of direct mail or telephone. Nutrition Hotline is intended for educational aims only. If you have a medical question at issue consult your physician.

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