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How does the exerspy work for women who have hot flashes and night sweats?
on February 13, 2019
Calories burned will increase during hot flashes, as it does during a fever, but not to any great degree. More...
How does an older woman with a very low metabolism rate lose weight?
on February 13, 2019
Metabolism is the rate at which the body uses energy to support all basic functions essential to sustain life, plus all energy requirements for additional activity and digestive processes. There are three components to energy expenditure More...
I am an athletic female currently using your ActiveMV, but my doctor says I need to increase my iron intake. Should I take an iron supplement?
on February 13, 2019
This depends on how low you are in iron. Often physicians recommend iron supplementation after blood tests show your iron is low, or to prevent low iron in certain cases such as blood loss from heavy menses. More...
I am happy to say I’ve lost body fat, but am not happy about needing smaller bras. Can I gain enough muscle to make up the difference?
on February 13, 2019
You can gain some muscle to compensate, but whether you will fill out your old bra depends how much breast size you lost. More...
Am I just too old to lose weight easily? I am 55 years old and female.
on February 13, 2019
The simple answer is no. The laws of physics never ignore you, regardless of your age. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. More...
What can I do to avoid gaining weight while on progesterone?
on February 13, 2019
The bottom line is that you don't have to gain weight while on progesterone. You can use lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain including tracking your food intake and energy. More...
Can I keep exercising throughout my pregnancy, and how much? I am an avid exerciser.
on February 13, 2019
You may not need to make any changes until late in the pregnancy, with the exception of avoiding contact sports, exercises that cause problems with balance and lying on your back after the first trimester. More...
I take the Women’sMV. Do I need to take calcium too?
on February 13, 2019
If you do not reach the recommended level between your diet and multivitamin, then you can add calcium by taking supplements or by eating more calcium rich foods. More...
I am female and vegan, and I’d like to build muscle. What should I do?
on February 13, 2019
Muscle building requires protein, nutrients and energy. Meat is just one source of protein, there are many vegetarian sources. It doesn’t take much protein to meet requirements even for a vegan if you use a variety of sources. More...
How is the measurement of body fat affected by having small breasts? What should my body fat be?
on February 13, 2019
A woman with small or almost no breasts will have a lower body fat than one with large breasts, if all other things are equal, because breasts are at least 80% fat. Your body fat should fall within a healthy range (less than 32%). More...
Do I need to eat more now that I am breastfeeding than I ate before I got pregnant?
on February 13, 2019
It depends on how much you were eating in relation to your weight pre-pregnancy – but generally yes. More...
What vitamins do I need to take to prepare for menopause?
on February 13, 2019
The multivitamin that makes the most sense for you is the Over50MV™ formula from dotFIT. We manufacture several formulas of multivitamins and minerals for different ages and activity levels. More...
Now that I've entered menopause, what supplements do you have for my hot flashes?
on February 13, 2019
Patients considering alternative treatments for menopause should discuss their options with a doctor for guidance on dosages, efficacy and contraindications with medicines. Physicians are more open these days to the use of alternative medicine especially if an organization such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is agreeable with a treatment. More...
How do fluids affect my weight?
on February 13, 2019
Fluids can temporarily skew your weight. Because fluid balance is essential for health, the body tightly regulates fluid status by stimulating thirst and increasing or decreasing fluid output (urination). More...
Does the female cycle affect weight loss?
on February 13, 2019
It can if you end up eating more and burning fewer calories. Premenstrual symptoms such as fatigue, increased cravings and appetite can affect your calorie burn and intake. If you have days when your energy level is low – make extra effort to fit in activity so you meet your daily step or calorie burn target. More...
How can I avoid emotional eating?
on February 13, 2019
The first step in controlling and changing emotional eating is to learn the high risk situation(s) that cause you to eat when you are not hungry. More...
Are there any books I can read about emotional eating?
on February 13, 2019
Emotional eating tends to start with some type of trigger. The first step is to identify the people and situations that trigger it. More...
I am middle aged and may be starting menopause, what vitamins do I need to prepare for my “change”?
on February 13, 2019
We manufacture several formulas of multivitamins and minerals for different ages and activity levels. Menopause is triggered by a failure of the ovaries, which happens at an average age of a little over 50 years. More...
I am menopausal and wondering if I should take a vitamin containing iron since I do not have a menstrual cycle anymore.
on February 13, 2019
The only way you will know for sure how much iron you’re getting and how much you need is to have your iron levels checked through the proper blood tests (see below for more on tests). More...
I am a female who would like to gain weight. What can you recommend?
on February 13, 2019
The easiest way to gain weight is to consume more calories than your body needs. Assuming you want to gain muscle, the best way to do that is to incorporate resistance training into your life. More...
Can a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) be healthy?
on February 13, 2019
Yes as long as the person is declared “healthy” after a physical examination. Muscular athletes often have high BMIs but are healthy More...
Will fitness help me deal with the daily stresses I face?
on February 13, 2019
Yes and in more ways than just being fit. Eating healthy and exercising regularly, even if it’s as little as daily walking More...
Should I take a multivitamin if I am trying to get pregnant?
on February 13, 2019
Yes, and use a prenatal formula from your doctor. In fact, it may be the most important time of your life for using a Multivitamin and Mineral More...
How can you get rid of a double chin?
on February 13, 2019
If you have the true “double chin” it generally means you are carrying excess fat under the chin near the throat area. The fat tends to sag More...
Is CoQ10 safe to take when pregnant?
on February 13, 2019
Used in low dosages, (~50 mg per day) it’s probably safe during a healthy pregnancy but for obvious ethical reasons, More...
What vitamins should a woman over 50 be taking?
on February 13, 2019
When over 50, age is more important than gender when looking for the right daily multivitamin mineral formula (MVM). As we age, More...
Why is calcium so important to older women?
on February 13, 2019
Proper calcium intake is important to everyone throughout life because calcium is critical to the health and longevity of our bones. Older women More...
Is it safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women to take vitamin B2?
on February 13, 2019
If you are going to take a separate B2 (riboflavin) vitamin supplement during pregnancy or lactation, you should do so because of your doctor’s More...
Why do men and women deposit fat in different places?
on February 13, 2019
Hormone differences distribute fat in different places. Females need fat in breast and hip areas as an aid to birthing and caring for offspring. Additionally More...
I have too much fat on my thighs, how can I get rid of the fat there rather than somewhere else?
on February 13, 2019
You can’t -- there is no such thing as spot reducing, which is probably obvious to you by now because your thighs generally move more than More...
When measuring body fat how do a woman's breast figure in? If you have very small to no breasts will your fat % will be lower? How does all this figure into getting to the correct % of body fat?
on February 13, 2019
Wow, three questions in one. First of all, there is no ideal body fat that you should as long as you are below an unhealthy amount, which is More...
How can a female athlete maintain a healthy body?
on February 13, 2019
By definition a female athlete should have a healthy body if they are following proper athletic eating, supplementing and training plans. Therefore More...
Can pink grapefruit cause breast cancer?
on February 13, 2019
While the exact cause of breast cancer is unknown, pink grapefruit would be a huge stretch to say it could be a culprit. There are certain risk factors that are linked to the disease (e.g. gender, More...
What supplements should women over 40 take?
on February 13, 2019
Below is our general health recommendation for all adult women up to age 50 years who are not trying to conceive, not pregnant or lactating. More...
Is a magnesium supplement safe when breastfeeding?
on February 13, 2019
Yes. Dietary intake studies show many American fail to get sufficient Magnesium in the diet. Magnesium intake for lactating women is set at 320mg/day. Eating a wide variety of More...
What vitamins are recommended for women in their thirties?
on February 13, 2019
What supplements, if any, one should take are affected not only by diet, but by one’s desired health outcome. Supplements, as the name implies, are just that, a supplement to one’s More...