MSG is toxic and a cause of obesity, so what can we do to stop them from adding this to our food? It is disguised under many names such at hydrolyzed protein. No wonder obesity is such a big problem.

Seeking Help! My mother is now 74 years old and has been plagued with a burning itch over her entire body for nine years. This condition is intensifying to the point where she becomes disabled until the attack lessens and the itching passes. These attacks occur daily. Sometimes there are several attacks in one day, anytime day or night. These attacks seem most intense after bathing or applying moisture of any kind. There are no visual signs of skin irritation: No rash or redness. She has been to an allergist and was given the “patch test”. None of the reactants indicated an allergy. She has called and talked to a neurologist and a hematologist; both of which told her “I really don’t think I can do anything to help you.” These results have been very disheartening and we are at wits end to know what to do. Please contact me at bethatabor@yahoo.com or call 765-644-5737 if you have any suggestions or know of a remedy.

Looking for suggestions to INCREASE apetite, eating, weight in ten year old boy taking Concerta for ADHD. Even mac-n-cheese, chocolate milk, and soup (his favorites) do not intice him. Ocassionally, he will drink a Boost or Ensure. He eats breakfast, no lunch, and rice at eight o'clock at night! He is very thin by nature and no apetite is taking it's toll. I'm thinking of his immune system as well, however, he does take his vitamins each morning.

Look for ideas in nutrition for children, which could be used in a cookbook created for children to encourage kids to get healthy and get involved in the kitchen and cooking healthy. Please send your ideas to kitkcookbook@jlsil.org

In the May 13th issue, it states that DRINKING veggies is a good way to get them. I cannot digest tomatoes or I would be drinking V-8 juice. WHAT OTHER PRODUCT WOULD CONTAIN THEM?? I am 87 and don't cook.. Can't eat any fruit.

For C F.I have found that eating what I like, but only half of it works with eating less to lose weight.If I want fried chicken, I have one piece. Also eating more fruits and veggies makes me full. And no matter what, I do some cardio exercise daily and muscles building exercises twice a week, like push-ups and sit-ups. I do them on the commercials when I'm watching TV.

I am sick of these people and all of their so called diets! when will people learn that the only way to lose weight is to eat in moderation and exercise, the ones that promote all of these fads are RICH and getting richer off of us, doesn't any one stop and wonder if these diets worked , wouldn't we all be skinny? if you get any help at all with weight loss, try the gym and a certified nutritionist, spend your money on that!

I'm struggling with Chronic and Acute Pancreatitis. I don't find much information about diet and nutrition related to this, except for cutting down on fats and eating smaller meals. Digesting protien has become a problem for me as well as eating raw foods. Any solutions or suggestions will be appreciated!

Najat-Consider going to a gastroenterologist and ask for blood tests for celiac disease.

My husband and I are both RNY gastric bypass patients. He's about to undergo revisional sugery with the Jacksonville Mayo very soon. Please include info in your blogs & articles for folks like us who require supplementing our food choices for health... Thanks!! Kim