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SubjectDate Asked
Overactive nerves4/29/2010
  Q: I was wondering if you can suggest any herbs/alternative medicine that would be helpfull for ...
  A: There really just isn't enough information in your note to give a good answer to your question. To ...
Multiple Lipoma - BodyBuilding/Diet ???11/10/2009
  Q: I am Karthik. My age is 26. My height is 175 cms and my Weight is 154 pounds. One year back my ...
  A: I have to commend you on being so interested in taking care of your health. My best suggestion is to ...
brain tumor10/22/2009
  Q: My wife of 32 years is suffering from Brain Tumor. We are following the doctors advise for periodic ...
  A: So nice to meet you. I'm sorry to hear of your wife's illness. The answer to your question is a ...
skenar diagnostics10/20/2009
  Q: i would like to know if you do have any experience eith so-called skenar or scenar diagnostics and ...
  A: I'm not directly familiar with the device. After getting your question, I tried to research it a ...
bleeding ulcer9/15/2009
  Q: i have had a bleeding ulcer for 12 years right now its bugging me alot cause i barely started going ...
  A: Where do you live that you are so afraid of the medical care? Bleeding ulcers can be very serious, ...
auto immunee disease4/16/2009
  Q: my daughter has auto immune desease.She is 23yrs. Right now she is on prisecription pills and they ...
  A: Your question seems to have been cut off. Not knowing which of the many autoimmune diseases you are ...
I started taking Vitex to get pregnant and have missed a period and got a neg hpt3/4/2009
  Q: I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 months now and started doing research online about Chinese ...
  A: Whew...where to start with this! First congratulations on wanting to start a family. Kids are just ...
Supplements to support surgical recovery...7/15/2008
  Q: First, thank you for being available here on the web. My Mom has recently had a cerebral aneurysm ...
  A: My first question was "are we related?" My mom is going through something very similar, and it is ...
Bunion Pain and Development7/14/2008
  Q: I recently moved into the city where I have enjoyed miles of up and downhill walking along with my ...
  A: ..you pose a very interesting question! First of all...good for you for taking care of yourself ...
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome6/17/2008
  Q: My brother has CVS and is miserable. He is ready to try just about anything to get better. Any ...
  A: I do have a few suggestions, but let me start by saying this is just for general information and can ...
Lipomas6/6/2008
  Q: I am 25 Years married male from USA. I have lipomas on all over my body, they are quite small yet ...
  A: You are asking for information that is outside of what an internet service can offer, and this is ...
Essential Oils4/2/2008
  Q: In your answer to a question you stated, "When buying essential oils stay away from Young's oils as ...
  A: To be honest, I don't remember the question or the comment. I've never worked with Forever Young, ...
Hypersensitivity to certain smells1/16/2008
  Q: My roommate goes crazy over certain smells. He smokes cigarettes like a chimney, but says a little ...
  A: While I appreciate your dilemma, and think it is wonderful that you are so concerned for your ...
Adrenal extract4/19/2006
  Q: Is there a difference in raw adrenal extract and just adrenal extract? Thanks in advance.
  A: Why are you interested in adrenal extracts? Did a professional recommend them to you? Is it an oral ...
Health/Vitamin3/7/2006
  Q: I'm doing a project for my 12th grade English class. It is about "our burning questions." We are ...
  A: We had a similar question come up when I was in high school. I did my own work then, so I expect the ...
Painful Headaches1/4/2006
  Q: Sometimes I get these headaches on the right side of my face beneath my right eye. When this ...
  A: Of course you know that nobody can tell you what is wrong or what to do for it over the internet. ...
Vitamins-Minerals7/5/2005
  Q: I've learned where our soils have been depleted of minerals from wind, leaching, poor farming ...
  A: You are doing a good job in evaluating all of this...keep up the good work! It is true, that with ...
Aromatherapy2/1/2005
  Q: I am getting started in aromatherapy and would like your opinion on where to get the best products ...
  A: Good question! When you get right down to it, which brand of oil you choose is mostly a matter of ...
Antibiotics1/26/2005
  Q: I am wondering if people really need antibiotics for things like ear infections, sinus infections, ...
  A: The short answer to your question is sometimes yes, sometimes no, it depends. You've hit on a ...
hemmoroids1/14/2005
  Q: what is a safe method to get rid of hemmoroids? I already have a high fiber diet since I am a ...
  A: That is a tough one, since the hemmerhoids are the by-product of damage already done as I understand ...
Oscilloseconium1/11/2005
  Q: I'm not sure if I'm spelling the substance correctly, but I am wondering if you have any experiences ...
  A: You are right. This hard to spell remdedy is very much from homeopathy, and is widely used for colds ...
Reiki11/9/2004
  Q: who can not have reiki please could you tell me because im doing it in college for my diploma in ...
  A: Relax and enjoy your class...reiki is probably the safest health technique in the universe...here is ...
reducing inflamation10/20/2004
  Q: I had an infection under the edge of my index finger nail that turned into blood poisening that ...
  A: Of course, I would encourage you to continue the treatment plan you've set up with your doctor, but ...
sexual desire9/23/2004
  Q: are there any all natural supplements or alternative therapies that can lower your sexual desire? if ...
  A: It depends on the individual. Sexual function is perfectly natural and normal, yet also very ...
Alternative treatments for aortic stenosis8/16/2004
  Q: My boss' 80-year old mother is suffering from severe aortic stenosis. She has had a valve ...
  A: The best thing would be to have her see an a holistic practitioner face to face...IF that is what ...
massage5/19/2004
  Q: What do you think about Migun thermal massage bed? People claim that this miraculous bed help get ...
  A: Always use good sound judgement in evaluating any so called curative product. It is helpful to use ...
Herbal uses5/14/2004
  Q: I have several lilac bushes growing on my property. Are there any herbal uses for lilacs?
  A: There aren't any that I'm aware of...I don't know for sure that they are even safe for internal ...
hello4/6/2004
  Q: how are you What is the frequency of bowel movements for a healthy Adult ? Thanks , Tom Have you ...
  A: There are some individual variations. The average is one per day, usually in the morning, but up to ...
Heat Therapy3/11/2004
  Q: In your opinion, is taking a bath for 20 to 30 minutes in water as hot as you can stand it, a good ...
  A: .. Yes and no.... It depends on what your goal is. If you want a nice relaxing half hour, then a ...
problem waking up2/19/2004
  Q: I dont understand whats wrong with me. I have been going to sleep between 11pm and 12 midnite but I ...
  A: I can't do a full evaluation in a situation like this, with such little information to go on, but ...
hypersensitivity to smell/low body temperature2/11/2004
  Q: I'm not really sure where to turn for help on these issues. I thought that perhaps you could either ...
  A: One question that springs to mind is your age... If you are of childbearing age and ability, I ...
Acid Reflux Chronic Cough1/7/2004
  Q: My mom has a chonic cough. It's usually worse at night. Her doctor thinks it's due to acid reflux. ...
  A: Unfortunately, you don't give me enough information to give any real answer to this, and it ...

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Ph.D. in Natural Health, Bachelor of Science in Medical Science, Reiki Master-practitioner, U.L.C. ordained spiritual preceptor

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Ph.D in Natural Health. 8 years experience online consulting. Clinical experience in psychiatry and cardiology as a nationally certified Physician Assistant (1987 - 2000).

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Point of Light Magazine, spring 2000. Ongoing publication on Amazon Kindle (Modern Oracle Tarot Blog)

Education/Credentials
Ph.D with High Honors Clayton College of Natural Health. Bachelor of Science in Medical Science, Alderson-Broaddus College (1987). Reiki Master-practitioner in traditional Usui method, Ordained minister, preceptor, Universal Life Church, Modesto, CA, USA

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Outstanding Young Women of America 1988, 1997, Writer's Castle poet of the year 2004

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