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Cautionary tale

The FDA sent out a press release earlier this month warning consumers against several red yeast rice products. The release refers to the products in question as "potentially harmful." They're really warning people against one of the active ingredients in these products: naturally occurring lovastatin.

Looking beyond bursitis

There is an all-natural vitamin B12 treatment for bursitis that was developed by Dr. Irving S. Klemes nearly 50 years ago that often eliminates bursitis pain in as little as two weeks.

Coming clean

When it comes to killing germs and preventing illness, most of us operate under the assumption that we need to break out the heavy artillery — exfoliants, antibacterial gels, abrasive soaps. The stronger the better, right? Not necessarily…

Good enough to eat

I would love to be able to buy all organic produce, but unfortunately I'm on a tight budget and can't afford to do so. I'm wondering if there are any fruits and vegetables that are okay to buy the non-organic versions of?

Indecent exposure

Recent research done in France found that heavy exposure to pesticides can increase the risk of brain cancer by nearly 30 percent.

All's swell that ends well

Q: My legs get very swollen on a regular basis. Can you tell me why this is happening and what I can do about it?

Something fishy

You've probably spent a significant amount of time — not to mention money — to ensure that your drinking water is safe. Bottled water, filtration systems, etc.: It all adds up. Although it's well worth the cost when you consider what you're keeping out.

Sticking it to stubborn warts

One of the best treatments for removing warts is one that doesn't actually involve any vitamins, herbs, or other nutrients. In fact, all it involves is duct tape.

A first, at last

The Canadian Cancer Society encourages all adults to take vitamin D supplements to possibly eradicate cancer.

Secret sources of caffeine contributing to painful breasts

There is a clear connection between caffeine and fibrocystic breast disease.

Golden ticket

Vitamin D is not just an essential nutrient: It may also be your golden ticket to a long, cancer-free future.

Another layer to ozone

Ozone therapy typically involves withdrawing blood from the patient, mixing it with heparin, then ozone, and then reinfusing the treated blood back into the patient.

Finding the humor in the situation

Earliers this year a Canadian man had been taking a migraine medication called sumatriptan, which caused sulfur to enter into his hemoglobin, turning his blood green…

Let sleeping stones lie

Q: I have silent gallstones and my doctor wants me to have surgery to have them removed. I'd rather not have surgery unless I absolutely need it. Do you have any information about this condition that might help me make a decision?

Dress for success

Fashion and medicine are working together as a team now. Called "smart textiles," it's essentially fabric woven with sensors that can monitor various levels of body fluids like sweat, as well as things like blood flow and heart rate.

Shake the feeling

Q: I'm wondering if there are any natural therapies that could be used to improve the burning and tingling feeling that those of us with diabetic peripheral neuropathy experience?

On the level

Current recommended intake levels of choline are too low, which can seriously damage your system.

Glucosamine under pressure

Q: A few months ago I started taking glucosamine and chrondroitin for my arthritis pain. But as soon as I started taking them my blood pressure went up. When I stopped the glucosamine, my blood pressure returned to a nice 120/80.

Shot in the dark

That’s two studies versus over 4,800 cases filed by parents who believe vaccines played a role in their children’s autism.

Squelching those cancer-causing flames

Q: I was diagnosed a little over a year ago with chronic inflammation of the stomach lining and the lower esophagus.

Last resort

According to the study results, children who were given antibiotics as babies were twice as likely to have asthma as those who received no antibiotics prior to their first birthday

Be your own "D"-tective

Q: I’ve read your articles on the importance of vitamin D, but I’m wondering how I can tell if my levels aren’t high enough?

Miss Manners, M.D.

There’s just no bouncing back from a bad first impression. Particularly when you’re entrusting your health to the person making that impression.

Refraining from retaining

Water retention is a common side effect of estrogen treatment of any sort and can almost always be eliminated with extra vitamin B6.

Genetically Modified Food

In June, the European Union (EU) established new rules for organic farming and the labeling of the products made from those crops.