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Evelyn Alexander

U.K.
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I can supplement your knowledge on health food and alternative remedies. I take a dynamic (energetic) approach to health and discomforts. My sources and references for my advice and ideas are predominantly Anthroposophic. I am not medically trained. I have done 25 years of critical research (metaphysics and alternative medicine) and been an expert on About for over eight years. Two great ills I can help combat are ignorance and neglectfulness. In matters of healthy living I encourage discipline, respect and self-belief. My life-philosophy is fundamentally based on ANTHROPOSOPHY, which in a nut-shell, is a western metaphysical science and modern .....

Deb Schiff

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions on baking and cooking with agave nectar, using carob for chocolate and ways of reducing fats in dishes.

Sarah A. Allen

U.S.
Available
I am a nutritionist with a bachelors degree in dietetics and am currently working on my masters degree. I have four years working experience in clinical and community nutrition. I can answer most of your general questions relating to medical conditions (pregnancy, food allergies, eating disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimers, etc). **Please remember only a medical professional with access to your medical chart can give you personalized medical advice.** I can also answer questions about vegetarianism, weight loss/gain, sports nutrition, and fad diets.

Lea

Canada
Available
I can help people who want to eat CARBS and still lose weight. A balanced approach to weight loss (all food groups). Also I can recommend calorie levels for weight loss based on weight, height, age and gender. I am also hear to remind you WAIT to get on that scale, the weight loss doesn't always show up after 3 days. Stick with it!

Chef Jenny Ross

U.S.
Available
Organic Living Cuisine is my specialty- I can help people transition to a diet of 80% or more Raw Plant Foods- Ic an contribute recipes, tips and tricks to be successful on a vegan diet, pitfalls of transitioning too fast, and how to detoxify your body, mind and soul- In short lead a healthy VIBRANT life!

RawPalaeoGuy

U.K.
Available
I can answer most questions on Raw Animal Food Diets such as the Primal Diet, an organic, raw-meat-based diet and a number of similiar all-raw or partially raw Paleolithic diets, such as the Instincto, Weston-Price, Neanderthin, Paleo and Stefansson Diets. Can also offer advice on how to resist social pressure to eat cooked foods etc. For further info on Raw-Animal-Food diets, feel free to browse through this website:- http://www.rawpaleodiet.com/

Awdhesh K Singh

India
Available
I can help the people to understand the fundamental principles for body weight based on the Indian Philosophy which has given Yoga to this world. These principles are time-tested and appplied by many since thousands of years. It provides the most natural way for maintaining the right weight.

Philip

U.S.
Available
I can answer anything about low carb dieting. I love this diet because I am living proof that it works. I lost 115Lbs. I can answer all questions pertaining to the Adkins diet. Don't be shy, it's a lifestyle. Let me help you look sexy and feel great about yourself! I'm here to help.

Tanya Zilberter, PhD

France
On Vacation
returns 11/10/2009
I am in neurophysiology, nutrition and dieting academic research since 1972 (PhD in Physiology) and on the Internet since 1995. Developed the Banta Diet program based on macronutrient balance using the Wilder's formula (1922). I granted the non-exclusive reprint rights to the current owner of BantaDiet.com under the condition of free online access to the program.

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2009-10-29 low potassium diet:

What a great question, Marcia! Meats often are ignored in potassium lists. Meat is sometimes cited as a good source of potassium; however, meat only makes up 10-20% of the potassium consumed in the average

2009-10-26 metabolism:

Kayla, Anorexia slows your metabolism down, and the slow metabolism can last for a year after you start eating normally again-and sometimes even longer. The most important thing that you can do is to

2009-10-26 Dairy Intolerance:

Well, Ben, it sounds as if you may be correct about the lactose intolerance. Congratulations figuring out what was causing your problems; most people are not that in-tune with their body. Tolerance for

2009-10-24 Fuels for the brain or a diet in a pill?:

Thank you Debbie for you kind word. In a way, yes, what we figured out may in a due time become a helpful mean to restore energy balance in a brain that for some reason lost this balance. For example,

2009-10-23 bad foods and better foods:

Cassie, Due to your age it is very important that you talk with a doctor about weight loss. I do not want to give you any inappropriate advice. I will say that the bad foods are higher in fat like fried

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