Severe gum disease is not just bad for your breath – it's bad for your wallet, too.

Q: I am a 28-years-old woman, and my hair is suddenly thinning. I have heard of this happening to men, but not to women. What can I do?

Vaccines are a touchy subject in the alternative health world. And the more I read about them — and their shortcomings — the more I understand why.

Q: I read the eTip the other day about how low testosterone levels can increase death risk. While I believe in the value of bio-identical testosterone, I don't have a natural medicine doctor anywhere close to where I live.

I can just see it now: the pharmacist squinting in an attempt to decipher the chicken scratch on the prescription you've just handed him. Is that 10 milligrams or 10 micrograms? Premarin (a hormone) or Primaxin (an antibiotic)?

Q: Do you know of a natural cure for eye floaters? I would be so thankful if you would help me.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a debilitating eye disease that affects about 1.75 million people in the United States alone

When I read Kerry Bone's article in the September issue on how herbs can actually help boost IQ and test scores, I knew it would strike a chord with those of you who have a little one heading back to school.

Q: I just joined my local fitness club and am considering using the sauna they have there.

Scientists at the Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in Rochester, New York, have found a natural treatment for mild-to-moderate cases of psoriasis.