Roberta Ruggiero President/Founder
Roberta Ruggiero is the founder and president of The Hypoglycemia Support Foundation, Inc., and author of The Do’s and Don’ts of Hypoglycemia: An Everyday Guide to Low Blood Sugar, which was acclaimed by the American Library Association as “one of best lay medical books public libraries.” Having overcome ten years of illness–during which she saw dozens of doctors, endured countless medical tests, took thousands of pills and even underwent electric shock therapy–she understands the plight of the hypoglycemic first hand. In her book, she shares with you her own personal experience and the knowledge she’s gained about this baffling disorder.
In 1980, Ms. Ruggiero established The Hypoglycemia Support Foundation, Inc., to inform, support and encourage hypoglycemics and the public about this too often misunderstood and misdiagnosed disease. This organization has enabled her to show how poor nutritional habits and severe nutritional deficiencies affect one’s emotional and physical health.
A frequent guest on radio and television and a well-known speaker, Roberta has also brought her message to the international corporate, medical and educational communities. Presently, Roberta is finishing up two new books and designing a program for schools on the food/mood connection. Her biggest challenge, she feels, is evaluating and publishing her findings on the 5,000 plus responses to her Hypoglycemia/Diabetes Survey.
Dr. Douglas M. Baird, HSF’s Medical Director
Dr. Douglas M. Baird is an osteopathic physician and surgeon who has been the Medical Director of The Hypoglycemia Foundation, Inc. since 1982.He is a renowned expert in the management of blood sugar disorders and has used his talents as a physician, researcher and educator to show how hypoglycemia and its correlating disorders can be recognized and controlled.
In addition to Dr. Baird’s expertise on hypoglycemia, his special interest is in the hypoglycemia/alcoholism correlation. In his lectures and seminars he often reiterates, “I have never, ever seen an alcoholic who was not hypoglycemic. It just doesn’t occur, it’s the same problem.” Today Dr. Baird takes every opportunity to share his message and knowledge to our HSF members. We are grateful for his dedication, support and passion that he has given our organization these past 26 plus years.
Lorna A. Walker, Ph.D. HSf’s Nutritionist
Lorna A. Walker, Ph.D. holds a Doctorate Degree in Nutrition Education and has been the HSF’s nutritionist for the past 16 years. Listed in Who’s Who in the World – 1984/1985, The International Who’s Who of Intellectuals – 1985, Foremost Women of the Twentieth Century, International Who’s Who in Medicine, and thirteen other biographical publications for her work in the field of nutrition, Dr. Walker, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization.
A hypoglycemic herself, Dr. Walker understands this condition firsthand and has counseled many patients on how to manage their condition through diet, nutritional supplementation, and lifestyle change. Dr. Walker has lectured extensively on the topics of nutrition and hypoglycemia and she writes regularly for the HSF. Dr. Walker also personally answers many of the hundreds of e-mail questions we receive daily from suffering hypoglycemics searching the web for answers to this condition.
Nancy Appleton, Ph.D. Medical Advisor
Nancy Appleton, Ph.D. is an author, lecturer, researcher and nutritional consultant. Dr. Appleton received her Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition from U.C.L.A., her Ph.D. from Walden University with honors in Health Services. She has given lectures all over the English speaking world, and has appeared on more than 95% radio and television programs throughout the U.S., England, and Canada.
Her publications include LICK THE SUGAR HABIT, HEALTHY BONES, HEAL YOURSELF WITH NATURAL FOODS, BALANCED BODY SECRETS, and 21 HEALING DAYS.
Most recently, Dr. Appleton has written LICK THE SUGAR HABIT SUGAR COUNTER , a complete guide to the sugar content of more than 3000 brand-name and generic foods. This is a MUST for every hypoglycemic!
Jay Foster, BS., CCN.
Jay Foster, BS, CCN Medical Advisor
Jay Foster, BS, CCN, is a Nutritional Biochemist, involved in the practice of Applied Clinical Nutrition for the past 31 years. He is the Director of Body Chemistry Associates, Inc. and is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. In addition to his private practice, Jay is the host of Health Connection Radio, heard at 10am EST on WLVJ 1040am and WKAT 1360am radio. The show is simulcast on the internet, 7 days a week at 10am EST on his website at www.1800chemist.com
Jay has been the guest speaker at many of HSF’s meetings. Having once suffered from hypoglycemic symptoms, Jay has a special interest in the success of our organization. His passion to help blood sugar abnormalities is seen in his daily radio broadcast, where he often addresses this subject. He has had excellent success with hypoglycemics through his BodyChem Program.
Jay can be reached at 1-800-CHEMIST (1-800-243-6478) or 305-670-6702 or online at www.1800chemist.com.
Dr. Shirley LorenzaniMedical Advisor
Dr. Shirley Lorenzani author of Candida: The Twentieth Century Disease,has joined the HSF’s medicial advisors as of March 2005. Dr. Lorenzani brings her career involvement in education, nutrition, and vibrational healing to our group. She also practices energy healing (Reiki, Pranic Healing, NAET Allergy Elimination, and sound therapy) in Northern California. While working as a classroom teacher, she witnessed the effects of junk food on her students and enthusiastically supports HSF in our goal to replace junk foods with healthy alternatives in schools.
