08/28/2008 - Healthy diets could save the planet
I don’t profess to be an environmental activist in any way, shape, or form. In fact, I’ve found all of the “green” hoopla in the media a bit annoying. And I sheepishly admit that my husband and I only started recycling about a year ago.
Q: I’ve been having trouble urinating. My urologist prescribed a drug just to help me with urination. I’d prefer a natural approach, though, if there is one.
08/27/2008 - Drug interactions can lead to misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other serious diseases
You see, many of the symptoms of the drug interactions many seniors experience mirror Alzheimer’s and similar conditions like Pick’s disease.
08/27/2008 - Through the night
Q: I don’t have a problem with insomnia, but I can’t seem to stay asleep once I get there. I wake up every few hours and toss and turn for awhile before falling back asleep. Is there anything I can do to sleep through the night?
More and more pharmaceutical companies have taken to combining their over-the-counter drugs with natural ingredients like herbs and vitamins and then marketing them with claims that no natural supplement would ever get away with.
Q: I would very much like to try your vitamin B12 recommendation for bursitis. Couldn’t I get the same results from oral B12 supplements or sublingual vitamin B12 drops?
Cases of antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been on the rise for quite awhile, and according to a recent article I read, high blood pressure has also become increasingly difficult to reign in with prescription drugs.
08/21/2008 - Too much of a good thing
Q: Can you tell me if it is safer to continue my monthly cycles while I’m on BHRT?
08/20/2008 - New form of magnet therapy halts migraines in their tracks
Even the most open-minded of my friends and family members start giving me skeptical looks when I begin talking about the magnetic molecular energizer (MME) therapy Dr. Wright has written about in Nutrition & Healing.
08/20/2008 - Everything in its place
Q: I read recently that the herb astralagus may be used to correct organ prolapse. Does that include the uterus?
08/18/2008 - Almonds help maintain healthy levels of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.
What you don’t hear as much about are prebiotics. And the lack of attention to these valuable digestive aids is a real shame, considering they may do you just as much good as any of the probiotic products taking the market by storm
08/18/2008 - Egg-cellent advice
Q: There’s been so much conflicting advice about eggs over the years that I’m totally confused about whether or not I should be eating them. What is your opinion on this issue?
08/14/2008 - So-called “slam” against supplements actually offers a valuable health message
If you saw the report on ABC last month about supplements, the last thing you’re probably expecting is me to defend the Harvard School of Public Health physician who “slammed” them. But the fact is, he has a point.
Q: I have suffered from hemorrhoids most of my adult life. None of the things I’ve tried have been very effective. Do you know of any natural remedies that might help?
08/13/2008 - B vitamins linked to bone health
Another study published in the June issue of the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism found that your internal levels of B vitamins can also have an impact on your bone health.
08/13/2008 - Four natural wound-healing alternatives
Q: If you are allergic to antibiotics like neosporin, what else could you use that would help heal naturally?
Native Essence Herb Company has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an attempt to make the commission repeal its preposterous guidelines that classify truthful information about natural products as unlawful “commercial speech.”
Q: Many of your articles recommend vitamin D. But you also caution people against drinking milk. I thought milk was a good source of vitamin D?
Newsflash: According to a new study, calcium protects your bones. Researchers found that people taking 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day had a 72 percent lower risk of fractures than those who don’t get enough of this essential nutrient.
08/07/2008 - Better health with just eight drops a day
Q: I have suffered for seven years with fibrocystic breast disease and ovarian cysts. Could you please give me some information regarding which form of iodine can help alleviate my problem? Should I buy iodine, iodide, or SSKI?
This particular “twofer” is all about your health, and, as it turns out, focusing on avoiding one easily preventable condition may just save you from another potentially deadly disease.
08/06/2008 - Retention prevention
The one drawback I have noticed with the cancer-preventing potential of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is increased water retention. Is this normal? And, if so, is there anything I can do to eliminate it?
Since the news broke last month, the new cholesterol screening and statin drug guidelines for children have been a hot topic of conversation around the office.
08/04/2008 - The eye of the beholder
Q: I was recently diagnosed with normal-tension glaucoma. My ophthalmologist said it’s a relatively rare form of glaucoma and he’s considering several treatment options for me. But, I was wondering if there are any natural options I might also consider?
