Probably a food/ herbs drug/ combination issue. I have found maca mixed with certain herbs can create some increased metabolic activity, enzymatic or even a feeling of toxicity= tiredness as the liver is stimulated to processes. A good Cholagogue, such as 10 drops of Boldo extract, or enzymes and water can change all that in an hour or so. That's if it is a bile and liver issue. Poisonous food combination. Also, I think she's taking too much, I would recommend 1/2 a spoon. And occasional HRT. See similar questions...

The recommended amount of dietary fiber for a 2000-calorie diet is 25 grams per day. Unfortunately, most Americans only consume about half of that amount. Silk Plus Fiber contains 5 g fiber per serving. See similar questions...

Although you can access your program at anytime, by just simply logging into our web-site, we recommend you to print your program for reference use for two reasons: Secondly, and most importantly, since new scientific data comes almost every day, the program that we recommend might slightly change. You might find this to be confusing. Some supplements may interact with other supplements. Our computer program optimizes and eliminates all possible negative interactions from the final result. See similar questions...

The recommended one teaspoon of sole solution per day is a general guideline for adults which can be adjusted a bit according to ones own feeling. It’s not a question of “more is better,” but rather the intake of the frequency pattern of the sole that is important. One drop of the sole would be sufficient. With the teaspoon, you will also cover all the necessary minerals and trace elements. For children, a few drops are sufficient. See similar questions...

FDA estimates that the average daily intake of trans fat in the U.S. population is about 5.8 grams or 2.6% of calories per day for individuals 20 years of age and older. On average, Americans consume approximately 4 to 5 times as much saturated fat as trans fat in their diet. Trans fat can be found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, candies, cookies, snack foods, fried foods, baked goods, and other processed foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. See similar questions...

A..In my humble opinion, only water counts for water intake! We as overweight individuals trying to lose weight should be drinking MORE than 8 glasses of water per day in order to accommodate size and flush out our systems. There are two other schools of thought: 1)That 4 of the 8 glasses of water can be noncaffenated beverages ie. caffeine free diet cola, tea, Crystal Light etc.. and 2)That any of the 8 glasses can be noncaffenated beverages. I personally have never heard a counselor say #2. See similar questions...

Using a resource like the Diabetes Food Pyramid can help keep not only carb totals in line but also provide guidelines on healthy portions of all foods. See similar questions...

Keeping your daily intake of carbohydrates consistent helps to keep your blood sugar from going too high or too low during the day. See similar questions...

Once the posterior pituitary is damaged or destroyed, it will never recover. It will always be necessary to take dDAVP or some other antidiuretic drug to control urine output. Damage to one of the hormones from the anterior pituitary sometimes recovers after a while, but it depends on how severe the damage is. Taking replacement hormones will not cause other diseases, provided the doses are correct. See similar questions...

Cholesterol should be less than 200. LDL (bad cholesterol) below 100 mg/dL, HDL (good cholesterol) above 55 mg/dL and triglycerides below 150 mg/dL. See similar questions...

There is a special area in your meals journal where you can enter the number of glasses that you drank each day. On Pocket PC devices, tap on the "Water" button in the middle of the screen above the nutrient totals. A field will pop up where you can enter your water intake. On Palm OS devices the water intake is listed within your list of foods eaten for that day. Scroll down to the bottom of the foods for that day and tap on "Today's Water Intake". See similar questions...

Regardless of your protein calculations, we always recommend a minimum of 75 grams of protein throughout the day for adults. This is ideal for most women, whereas most men will require about 100 grams of low-fat protein each day. See similar questions...

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) recommends that Americans get 25 - 35 grams of dietary fiber each day. However, most Americans average only half this amount. Incorporating Benefiber® as part of a healthy diet can help ensure adequate fiber intake. See similar questions...

Yes, ND's Pantry makes this easy to do. Please see our discussion of this topic on ND's Pantry Help page. See similar questions...

The acceptable daily intake (ADI) is established by the FDA and is the amount of a food additive we can consume daily for a lifetime without adverse effects. The ADI of aspartame is 50 mg/kg of body weight per day (22 cans of a diet soft drink for a 175 pound man; 15 cans for a 120 pound woman). If you consume more than the ADI of aspartame once in a while, it won’t cause you any harm. In addition, studies on the long-term use of aspartame show it to be safe. See similar questions...

The best way to meet the recommended intake of fibre is to increase your daily servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, nuts, seeds and legumes (dried peas, beans and lentils). Some helpful tips include: Include legumes in your diet by eating them on their own, or adding them to soups, salads or casseroles See similar questions...

For an adult to achieve the minimum 25 grams of the ADA’s daily recommended (25-35g/day) intake of fiber, you would need to eat: It takes approximately 4 grams of Viscofiber®, or less than a tablespoon, to receive the same amount of soluble fiber provided by 6 cups of oatmeal. Refer to Position of the American Dietetic Association: Health Implications of Dietary Fiber, Marlett JA, McBurney MI, Slavin JL, Journal of the American Dietetic Association July 2002 (Vol. See similar questions...

Whenever we are in doubt about whether we are eating too much, we tend to look for answers on the Internet or with our healthcare providers as to what the ideal intake should be. Unfortunately, the answers that we find in all places are limited to the amount of calorific content that we are expected to ingest. See similar questions...

Sodium intake is variable in most people. The recommended daily allowance of sodium is 60 to 120 mEq. See similar questions...