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| Lipoma | 3/17/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: My child was diognosed with lipoma in her knees & thighs (there huge). Nothing has been prescribed. ...
A: Lipomas can be considered a sign that other areas of the body are not eliminating optimally. So ...
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| Stomach Issues | 3/16/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I am 31 years old who has suffered from my stomach for quite some time now. I had colonoscopy’s ...
A: You may not have enough enzymes Take enzymes with your meals and stay off the foods you know hurt ...
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| Nux | 3/16/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: I started taking nux vomica for nausea from Gastroparesis. I have a very sloww bowel and tummy. I ...
A: Homeopathics are extremely safe, and do not interact with medications. They are safe to take ...
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| Herbal medicine-Oregano | 3/16/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: i am Gina Flores and a mother of 5yr old boy whom recently diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, ...
A: First of all it is oregano oil that you want and it is hard to extract that from your plants. Have ...
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| Spring Cleansing | 3/12/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: This winter, my boyfriend and I attempted to do the master cleanse (lemonade diet), and failed ...
A: You are correct that spring is the best time to cleanse the system, and there are many ways to do ...
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| grapeseed | 3/12/2009 | Tonja Wells |
Q: it says take one tablet daily and once odour has gone and bacteria has subsided take one every other ...
A: I would check with your pharmacist on the grapeseed as there are many medications you may not be ...
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| Seizures | 3/5/2009 | Tonja Wells |
Q: I have always had fainting spells when I went to the doctor. If a shot is required you can almost ...
A: It would be important to go to the doctor to see WHY you are having the seizure. Gaba can be ...
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| Alternatives to perscription drugs | 3/4/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I am desperate and I hope that you can help. Like many Americans, I have found myself unemployed ...
A: Lyrica works for nerve pain and sometimes topical capsaicin can help that depending on the location ...
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| I started taking Vitex to get pregnant, now have missed a period, and had a neg hpt | 3/4/2009 | Tonja Wells |
Q: I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 months now and started doing research online about Chinese ...
A: You are welcome. I would be sure to find an herbalist in your area which works with this to confirm ...
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| I started taking Vitex to get pregnant, now have missed a period, and had a neg hpt | 3/4/2009 | Tonja Wells |
Q: I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 months now and started doing research online about Chinese ...
A: There can be several reasons why you are not getting pregnant. Low cholesterol being one of them. ...
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| I started taking Vitex to get pregnant and have missed a period and got a neg hpt | 3/4/2009 | Baihu |
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 ...
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| I took Vitex for a few weeks and now have missed my period | 3/4/2009 | Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac |
Q: I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 months now and started doing research online about Chinese ...
A: I understand the frustration that comes along with trying to get pregnant. But I cannot diagnosis ...
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| cystic acne? | 3/3/2009 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
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 ...
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| Herb , Herb interactions | 3/1/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: can i mix 5htp,guggul,estrotone(evening primrose,schizandra,ginger,black cohosh,chaste ...
A: There is always the possibility of interactions between many herbs, drugs, and supplements, ...
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| milk protein allergy | 2/27/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: is there any whey to kill the milk protein in milk.
A: There are 2 major proteins in milk--casein and whey. You can't get rid of the proteins completely ...
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| Tri-Geminal neuralgia | 2/25/2009 | Rebecca Buchanan |
Q: My job carries with it an overwhelming amount of stress. Without going into the details of that, I ...
A: Gary, I do energy work and am happy to work with you to see if I can help. I'm not a doctor and I ...
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| muscles tearing loose. | 2/25/2009 | Glen Aukerman, M.D. |
Q: I am having a problem with my muscles tearing loose from the bone without really doing anything ...
A: Can be collagen from too much omega-6 plant oil in diet and lack of magnesium oxide and calcium ...
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| Water intake | 2/24/2009 | Glen Aukerman, M.D. |
Q: I am nearing 50, 179 cm and without any medical problem, except that I have mild hypertension (in ...
A: You would need to increase magnesium oxide intake with supplement like 250mg four times a day if OK ...
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| Kidney Stones help! I have 5 | 2/22/2009 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
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 ...
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| period issues | 2/21/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I am not ovulating (since stopping birth control). I took Provera once and got a period then had one ...
A: Give it a few months I think it is good idea to try. So many things could be a factor Could you see ...
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| Herbal replacement possible? | 2/21/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I take so many medications I'm worried its doing me more harm then good. Can you give me and herbal ...
A: This is not a simple task. I can give a few suggestions but you should see a naturopathic physician ...
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| Vitex and PCO | 2/19/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: I have PCO but blood test all came in normal but till have high hormone in normal range.bilateral ...
A: Vitex is often helpful in regulating periods, but it can take 3-6 months to see a full effect. So ...
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| Chinese meds | 2/19/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: I am taking different chinese meds for acne that I get at a health shop. On the instructions it says ...
A: Looking at the herbs you listed, it should be alright for you. These herbs go to mostly the liver ...
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| Selfmedication... | 2/19/2009 | Tonja Wells |
Q: I live in Sweden and have not been able to find a doctor that can help me as of yet. I’m trying to ...
A: I would try to find an herbalist there that can help you. I would consider candida issues, adrenal ...
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| Fibroids | 2/18/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: Dr. Connor: I am doing everything I can to avoid fibroid surgery. I do not have any pain and there ...
A: It's not as easy as a single tea or diet to minimize fibroids, but a holistic approach is often ...
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| Liver Qi Stagnation | 2/17/2009 | Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac |
Q: I have recently been receiving acupuncture for my carpal tunnel in my right hand. They have ...
A: I am very happy to hear you are finding relief in the acupuncture. First, I would like to say I ...
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| Running out of options. | 2/16/2009 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
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 ...
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| dong quai & thyroid | 2/16/2009 | Tonja Wells |
Q: If you are taking a thyroid pill would it be harmful to take Dong Quai pills at the same time?
A: You did not say what thyroid pill you are taking, if it is a prescription or an herbal so it is hard ...
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| Daughter screaming during feedings | 2/16/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: I have a 4 month old daughter who screams and arches her back during feedings. We have her seeing a ...
A: It's difficult to say what might be going on, without finding out more about your health and the ...
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| adrenal fatigue | 2/15/2009 | Tonja Wells |
Q: I am trying to find ways to supplement adrenal fatigue. I have a sensitive stomach and concerned ...
A: If it were me I would suggest Adrenal Support and Nervous Fatigue Formula B complex. If herbal ...
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| Combining Chinese Herbals and other methods | 2/14/2009 | Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac |
Q: I am dealing with a veterinarian that emphasizes Chinese herbal medicine. He specifically states ...
A: Every doctor has their own opinions, and I would suggest following your doctor's advice. I ...
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| OsteoValin | 2/13/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: I was reading an article recently about an alternative to products like Fosamax and Boniva for ...
A: I don't know this particular brand, but I have used other brands of strontium. It works well to ...
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| Lipoma | 2/10/2009 | Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac |
Q: Dr.Alban. I noticed that you had a recent inquiry about lipoma treatment. I am curious to know if ...
A: As you may have read in my previous response, Chinese medicine works by correcting imbalances in the ...
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| Fibro Calcfic Lesions | 2/10/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: Kristina, I have been reading a lot about Apple cider vinegar and its healing properties. Please ...
A: Apple cider vinegar is a good supplement, but I think many claims about it's use are exagerated. It ...
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| Calcium lump | 2/9/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: This question is going to pertain to a horse, as I cannot seem to find a vet who can recommend ...
A: I do not know much about veterinary medicine but here are my thoughts if you can extrapolate from ...
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| tri-sprintec | 2/9/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My daughter had non stop bleeding since beginning her periods two years ago.She is on tri-sprintec ...
A: There is no evidence that oral contraceptives interfere with the absorption of nutrients or deplete ...
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| Fibroids | 2/7/2009 | Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac |
Q: How to treat fibroids without surgery?
A: There is hope to treat fibroids without surgery through acupuncture and Chinese medicine. I have ...
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| vitamins and other non perscripton drugs | 1/30/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: To Whom It May Concern: I've recently visited my home in the States and brought back with me with ...
A: Use the 5-htp and melatonin when you can not sleep. Use the echinacea at the first sign of a cold. ...
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| Too many supplements? | 1/27/2009 | Glen Aukerman, M.D. |
Q: Is it possible to consume too many supplements? I have gone from taking a few, for digestion,to ...
A: Sorry, but I would agree with your wife's concerns. Most of what you list would appear to have no ...
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| Baking soda | 1/26/2009 | Dr. Kristina Conner |
Q: Can I add Baking Soda to beans? Is it harmless for Human body? Please advice. Thanks
A: You can add small amounts of baking soda to beans when soaking, to help make them more digestible ...
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