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The high cost of gum disease

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

Sudden hair loss in females

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 – Worth a shot?

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.

Testosterone levels and health

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.

Bad medicine – Drug mistakes are common, dangerous

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)?

Eye floaters

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

Macular Degeneration

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

Back to school tips

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.

Are Saunas Healthy?

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

Natural Psoriasis Relief

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

Healing broken bones

Q: My grandson injured his arm playing in a little league game. Is there anything that can heal a bone fracture faster so he can get back in the game?

Heat for pain relief

If you've had your fair share of sore, aching muscles over the years, I'm sure you know how soothing heat can be.

Natural IBS Relief

Q: My wife has irritable bowel syndrome. Is there something nutritionally she could do to help her condition?

Low testosterone levels

Last month the Archives of Internal Medicine published a study stating that low levels of testosterone actually increase the risk of death in men.

Run down by the run-around

I really believe in you and have been reading your newsletter for years, but the runaround I’ve been getting is very frustrating.

Tylenol: A prescription for liver damage

We've known for years that Tylenol can cause liver damage if it's used over a long period of time, but a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that it's much worse than we expected.

Thyroids and Weight Loss

As strange as this might sound, an overactive thyroid can cause weight loss, while at the same time boosting your appetite.

Cancer, Vitamin D, and Sunshine

According to a British study involving more than one million people, those who are diagnosed with cancer during the summer and fall have a better chance of surviving the disease.

A question about grand mal seizures

Q: My 52-year-old son had a grand mal seizure recently and will have to remain on seizure medication for the rest of his life. Are there any natural alternatives for him?

The war on holistic MDs — Choosing Sides

If you've been following Dr. Wright's "War on Holistic MDs" series, you know just how bad it's gotten.

De-hyping ADHD

Every ADHD-diagnosed child I’ve ever worked with has had significant allergies to foods

Potential Dangers of Plastic Bottles

Plastic products contain a harmful substance called bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that mimics estrogen activity.

Excessive Sweating Question

Q: I have a friend who is desperate to find an answer for continuous sweating on her abdomen and arms. What can she do to stop it?

Natural Response – The single vitamin that combats depression and peripheral neuropathy

Q: I am a physician from Prince Edward Island, Canada. I have been receiving your health letter for years and value it greatly. I have a question that I can’t get resolved from conventional medicine.

WAR on holistic MDs – State tries to ban accurate and pain-free sensitivity testing

In 1986, I was still testing children for allergies with “mainstream” methods. Tahoma Clinic technicians literally spent hours sticking needles into often-screaming children to try to determine allergies and sensitivities. That year, I had the opportunity to compare conventional needlestick testing to a screening method called Electro-acupuncture According to Voll (EAV) over a three-month period.