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SubjectDate Asked
DONG QUAI7/14/2011
  Q: Will taking Dong Quai supplements increase my breast size? Thanks Hannah
  A: That can be a side affect of taking Dong Quai. There are many herbal supplements that make such a ...
bipolar3/23/2011
  Q: ..my man, age 64, retired CFO, and I for three years, are totally compatible in our religion, sex, ...
  A: Even though the diagnosis is the same and much of the behavior is the same, I have some questions ...
Deep Breathing3/21/2011
  Q: I have been attending a clinic for pain management. one of the things we are doing is some deep ...
  A: Deep breathing does help pain. First, it relaxes the body. Second, it increases oxygenation. And ...
MariJuanaa2/8/2011
  Q: What does smoking Marijuana do to people, psychologically and physiologically? As in, when we smoke ...
  A: I cannot give a full description of what and why, because to be honest, I believe the studies are ...
Lyme's disease2/2/2011
  Q: My husband has lymes disease and has become resistant to prescribed antibiotic. Do you have any ...
  A: I know some people with Lyme's disease are on long term antibiotic therapy, but that really does ...
motor neuron disease12/19/2010
  Q: My Uncle is suffering form Motor neuron Disease aged 71 years What shall i do to cure or slow down ...
  A: I am not a physician, and your uncle's illness does not have a good prognosis. I can share this ...
right foot injury10/3/2010
  Q: my right foot was injured almost a year ago by kicking it against a staircase accidentaly... I was ...
  A: I am so sorry for what you are experiencing. I suggest two things, a very good Vitamin B Complex ...
Cancer and Reflexology12/6/2009
  Q: I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer five years ago. I have made a good recovery and am ...
  A: I am an absolute believer in reflexology. It is wonderfully soothing as well as invigorating. I ...
Reflexology10/28/2009
  Q: I have an ankle that was severely broken years ago and still has hardware in it. The pain has worsen ...
  A: Reflexology would be difficult if applied to that foot, but might be very beneficial using the hand ...
I don't no why9/8/2009
  Q: Are there any supplements or herbs treaments, i can do to get rid of seborreic dermatitis once and ...
  A: Blood vessels are very small and very close to the surface in your face. Vomiting can be so ...
young husband with horrible stomach problems4/23/2009
  Q: My husband is 28 yo and has been suffering for almost 3 years with intestinal issues, as well as ...
  A: Young people can have ulcers and now that they have seen the evidence, from a purely non-medical ...
cystic acne?3/3/2009
  Q: I have a question about a skin condition. My husband (who has no history of skin cancer) developed ...
  A: The white dry material you sound to be describing, sounds like what the body produces to fight ...
Kidney Stones help! I have 52/22/2009
  Q: I hope you can help I am at my wits end. I have 5 painful kidney stones that do not want to pass. I ...
  A: The book "Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss, has a complete treatment plan for dealing with kidney ...
Running out of options.2/16/2009
  Q: Have you ever had a case, where a 67 year old woman having the following conditions: Severe ...
  A: I am sorry to hear of so many maladies suffered by an individual. I am not a proponent of ...
Intestinal Gas1/20/2009
  Q: For the past few weeks it's felt like all of my stomach and intestines is filled with gas! It wakes ...
  A: It sounds like you have two different issues going on, at least. Feeling hungry or a gnawing can be ...
adrenal function1/18/2009
  Q: I'm a 48 year old female. A quick review of my history might help. About 25 years ago (1984) I was ...
  A: Marie, It sounds like you have come a long way through natural health care, and as I'm sure you are ...
help with hormones10/24/2008
  Q: I am 24 and very healthy, but I have beem on ortho tri cyclen lo for about 7 years now and am ready ...
  A: Wild yam may be all right, but I would lean more toward red raspberry leaves, I think. It's a ...
Nueralgia8/17/2008
  Q: .. I wanted to ask about fibromyalgia I was juts dignosed with it cuz of two bulging disc one in ...
  A: I have several clients that have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. First, let me tell you, I truly ...
allergy/sinusitis5/6/2008
  Q: I am 35yF. I had no allergie problems until I moved to Miami Fl in 1995. SInce then it has been ...
  A: I am not in the same part of the country that you are, but I do have a couple of "universal" ideas. ...
Graves Disease/Hyperthyroidism1/31/2008
  Q: Blessings: Can you assist with the healing of Graves Disease/Hyperthyroidism. I have had this ...
  A: I'm sure you have utilized kelp, but maybe you need some assistance with the dosage. I would have ...
severe depression12/24/2007
  Q: I'm a 25 working adult who has been enduring depression for the past years. But it get worst till I ...
  A: I am not a psychologist or psychotherapist, but what you have described sounds like a post traumatic ...
UTI6/19/2007
  Q: I recently had a c-section delivery and I guess as a result, a urinary tract infection has ...
  A: I am not a physician and I do not believe in combining allopathic and naturopathic health care, so . ...
gingivitus holistic care5/1/2007
  Q: I've posted this question to another person as well, just thought I'd get as many opinions as I ...
  A: Gingivitis is a gum disease, and pulling teeth will not resolve it. Pulling teeth for gingivitis is ...
Cyclical Vomiting9/12/2006
  Q: Kindred: I am one of the experts on this site as well, in the Legal Advice category. Anyway, here's ...
  A: Since your wife is on the pill, have you or she noticed any correlation between these attacks of ...
Blushing and unlocking the healer within8/24/2006
  Q: first question, I blush whenever I feel like the attention is on me (this never use to happen. Its ...
  A: Many people respond to attention in the manner that you described. Oh, by the way, I'm not a ...
aortic stenosis8/8/2006
  Q: My 39 year old huband was born with aortic stenosis, and has been in good health. Just 6 months ago ...
  A: I, simply, have no idea of any alternative modalities that correct a heart valve. The few ...
natural blood thinners vs. coumadin7/25/2006
  Q: my 84yr. old mother recently had a pacemaker implanted and seems to be doing fine. The problem ...
  A: I wanted to respond personally and did not want to just choose the box that says "this is out of my ...
Jasmine tea7/7/2006
  Q: I have a lot of pain in my legs ..loss of calcium. Medicine has not helped. I read that jasmine ...
  A: I cannot find that jasmine tea helps pain tolerance, but I don't know everything, so if you have ...
hair6/18/2006
  Q: What can make your hair grow faster? I know some are going to say nothing, or diet, or prenatal ...
  A: Hair is some strange stuff. Everyone has a different dissatisfaction with theirs. Hair is dead ...
tea5/8/2006
  Q: 1. how effective is the reuse of tea bags? 2. does reheating herbal tea is the microwave remove any ...
  A: 1. I never reuse more than once. 2. I can't answer that with 100% certainty. I do not recommend ...
Anti-worms herbs2/17/2006
  Q: I've had spectacular success in regaining health after recovering from CFS, anxiety and a host of ...
  A: Although you have not asked for my opinion of your diet, I will offer this. If what you are doing ...
Question about calms forte2/16/2006
  Q: . I have a lot of trouble sleeping, and I am tired of taking prescription sleep aids and want to try ...
  A: I don't always address TM names, but if something contains any of the following: valerian, hops, ...
Problem with sleeping12/2/2005
  Q: I am a 54 year old male, non-smoker, and in generally good health. I am concerned with an increasing ...
  A: As we get older, with less activity, we frequently don't require the same sleep and the sleep we do ...
Pimples, sebaceous cysts & other eruptions9/14/2005
  Q: I am an African-American female, and have been plagued by skin problems for as long as I can ...
  A: I know this may sound wild, but your condition is not a skin condition. It is deeper than that. ...
anxiety8/30/2005
  Q: Kindred, I have a 13 year old son that is going back to school (7th grade) after a two year stint of ...
  A: First I will pray for your son. 7th grade is a very traumatic year in school under the best of ...
eye8/10/2005
  Q: Greetings, I am a 32 years old male. I am suffering from computer eye strain. I have to work in ...
  A: I have a most wonderful soothing remedy that I use. Place slices of cool cucumbers on your eyelids ...
Coughing Son7/29/2005
  Q: My son, 2 years old, has had a persistant cough for almost 6 months! He has seen 3 different ...
  A: I don't really know what to say. When it comes to children, there are always pediatricians and I do ...
Alternative Health Careers7/18/2005
  Q: Alternative Medecine saved my life, and I'm thinking of taking up a career in the field. The trouble ...
  A: My knowledge has been accumulated over 25+ years. I would recommend checking with a massage therapy ...
hepatitis5/21/2005
  Q: I suffer of hepatitis and i would like to cure it with homeopathy because my doctor can't help me so ...
  A: If you are going to be utilizing homeopathy on your own, without a practitioner, I would recommend a ...
severe pms and treatments4/17/2005
  Q: I have a very severe form of pms. Causing depression, suicidal thoughts, marriage falls apart, ...
  A: First I would tell your mother how desperate you feel and you really need her formula. I would not ...
Holistic healing4/9/2005
  Q: I am truly interested in finding out about natural healing. I have a doctor who is a pill pusher. ...
  A: I am a Messianic Jewish missionary that hasn't utilized a doctor in years and years. I believe G~d ...
iron and asthma4/1/2005
  Q: Follow up: How do I find a good local homeopathic practitioner in the Twin Cities, MN area? I have ...
  A: If your primary care physician is not worried about some sort of "leak" causing low iron, then ...
iron and asthma3/29/2005
  Q: I'm 51, 135 lbs. I do housecleaning for a living. I have had asthma about 4 years and take ADVAIR to ...
  A: Are you having any female concerns that might cause your iron to stay low? My recommendation is ...
Accutane (acne drug) side effects3/14/2005
  Q: I am writing to you in regards to my health condition following the use of the acne drug ACCUATANE ...
  A: The liver detox would probably help your acne problem as well, but I never ever recommend ...
herbsfor circulation3/12/2005
  Q: what herbs can I take that will improve my circulation??
  A: I like your question. To the point. I have two herbal recommedations and one vitamin. Bilberry ...
kinesiology2/2/2005
  Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old couison, Luke. So sweet, but hyper and hands on. He's a hand ful, but in my ...
  A: Most 2 1/2 year old boys are "hands on." As a matter of fact, if they are not, that is unusual. ...
Antibiotics1/26/2005
  Q: I am wondering if people really need antibiotics for things like ear infections, sinus infections, ...
  A: G~d made our bodies to be healthy. I, personally do not believe we need antibiotics, and there are ...
calcium deposit in bones1/17/2005
  Q: THIS IS RAJ SINGHAL.I AM 61 YEARS OLD MAN.I HAVE WEIGHT 135Lbs, Height 5-4 INCHES, NON SMOKERS, NON ...
  A: I have already given as much information as I can. I do not mix alternative methods with ...
Iridology1/12/2005
  Q: What advice might you give for a beginning iridologist as far as to what fee to charge for a session ...
  A: I believe we've corresponded previously. Hope you are well. The main thing I am aware of regarding ...
calcium deposit in bones1/10/2005
  Q: Hi Subject:--Calcium deposit in bones I am 61 years old man.I have very high blood ...
  A: Calcium and magnesium in equal ratios can cause some side-effects. I would suggest that you do some ...
healing12/20/2004
  Q: Ever since i was raped last year i've had this need to be clean. I take 2 showers a day, there is ...
  A: I am so sorry that this has happened to you. And although, this doesn't help the way you feel, this ...
Spiritual Healing and Colloidal Silver12/11/2004
  Q: I am praying you can answer a few things for me. I am currently seeing a christian therapist and ...
  A: I do not have all the answers to which you have asked questions, but I do know G~d loves you and ...
Voice improvement12/2/2004
  Q: I'm a 23yr old gal working in IT field. I'm just few months old in the industry. Though i'm good in ...
  A: I have two suggestions. Many singers and speakers use lemon juice, either as a gargle or "spritz." ...
Reflexology11/15/2004
  Q: I am a licensed acupuncturist thinking of taking training for foot/hand reflexology. I live in ...
  A: It would seem, once things are "State Approved," the bureaucracy wraps around everything. If there ...
Stroke?10/29/2004
  Q: I have a TMJ problem and sinus problem. Sometimes my face feels funny, my mouth feels tight and ...
  A: I do not know much about BC pills, except that I would never recommend them. But I do know that one ...
herbs question10/7/2004
  Q: Hey Ms beisinger Past 2 days went to GNC Nutrition store and started taking sum nourishing multi ...
  A: All those topical hair creams are kind of scary, as you have now discovered, they have unpleasant ...
aggravations9/23/2004
  Q: I am so glad you are so kind in trying to help me. Ok let me begin from the beginning if you dont ...
  A: I have just read your information and I don't want to add confusion, but from what I have read, and ...
aggravations9/22/2004
  Q: I am a bit confused on two things. First you said i should stop all recent remedies (except vits) I ...
  A: Just back to the point you felt you were "stable." I just feel with your description of symptoms, ...
aggravations9/22/2004
  Q: I am a 36 yr. female, I hope you can help me, I am presently seeing a holistic doctor. He is ...
  A: I can only make what I consider to be a safe suggestion. I suggest that you stop all of the recent ...
Hypothyroidism and Adrenal problems9/13/2004
  Q: My name is Daryl Goudreau and I live in Sudbury ,Ontario, Canada. I have been suffering with a Low ...
  A: I do not like to recommend any major herbal remedy with medication, but there are a couple of safe ...
research9/5/2004
  Q: Do you happen to know of any cases of CAM being proven more effective than a traditional therapy, ...
  A: I do not adhere to any traditional medicine, but I would caution anyone utilizing a combination, in ...
infertility7/23/2004
  Q: can you recommmend anything to help with infertility. We have tried all the conventional methods and ...
  A: I have had some dealings with infertile couples, but I am very hesitant to offer alternative as ...
comfrey6/15/2004
  Q: my cat has a bone spur growing out from the bottom of her foot connected to the bone for the heel im ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't have a great deal of herbal information regarding veterinary medicine. I didn't ...
calcium flouride5/19/2004
  Q: I have been having heel pain. Arch supports and heel pads help. I walk twice a week. After my ...
  A: Were you able to take the calcium flouride long enough to see if it made any difference? I, of ...
Acne4/14/2004
  Q: I have been taking Burdock root for a couple of weeks and my acne seems worse. Does it get worse ...
  A: Acne is not usually explained this way, but it is the result of toxins in your body being released ...
abnormal urine3/16/2004
  Q: I have sometimes a dark and non homegene urine. It doesn't mixe with toilet water.The bottom of the ...
  A: I do not have enough information to advise you specifically, but I would recommend 64 oz. of water a ...
Shepherd's purse3/8/2004
  Q: I have a long weekend planned with my fiance that I haven't seen in 3 months and won't see again for ...
  A: I do not have any information to confirm what you have been told. If it does in fact interrupt the ...

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I am a Messianic missionary. I am a homeopathic practitioner, as well as an herbalist, reflexologist, iridologist, and author. I believe healing comes from Adonai and we are healed first in our spirit. My website is: www.eingedi.us

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I have practiced reflexology for 25 years, been a Master Herbalist and an Ordained Minister for 10.

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Many Voices, Poets of the 20th Century, Creation Therapy, Simply Abundant

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