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| Numbness | 10/19/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: Doctor, I had double jaw surgery 14 months ago. I am currently unemployed. The surgery left me ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your jaw situation. TENS units are usually used for pain control and do not ...
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| Hyaluronate | 10/9/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: My husband has been treated for high blood pressure for years. He recently underwent a series of ...
A: Commonly, use of hyaluronic acid for arthritis has only noted side effects of redness or swelling or ...
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| Low blood pressure or low sugar level? | 10/4/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: Often after I haven't eaten for two hours (sometimes sooner), I feel weak and unable to concentrate ...
A: Sounds more like low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) than low blood pressure. Many people suffer from a ...
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| Vitamins and supplements | 8/30/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I am taking a variety of vitamin supplements currently to help aid my issues of unintentional ...
A: It is difficult for me to comment on your question as many things can cause "unintentional weight ...
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| lower back pain | 8/24/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: "Dear Ms. Jodan, In March 2008, I developed shingles. I tried a number of salves, ointments and ...
A: I'm sorry -- I don't know what can help that nerve pain (leg and back pain at night and burning pain ...
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| pre-menapause | 8/16/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: I KNOW I have perimenapause....what can I do about the mood swings and the belly fat that has ...
A: I'd like you to get the Hormone Revolution by Susan Lark, MD -- an excellent resource that prepares ...
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| Premature aging | 8/11/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I am 50. Until a couple years ago, I looked young for my age-people thought I was 40 or less. I dont ...
A: The physical aspects of aging depend on many things including overall health, diet, stress, exercise ...
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| lower back pain | 7/30/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: "Dear Ms. Jodan, In March 2008, I developed shingles. I tried a number of salves, ointments and ...
A: You developed a biomechanically induced problem due to a avoiding the pain of the shingles. So you ...
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| Ozone-Oxygen Therapy | 7/30/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: My internist has suggested that I undergo an ozone-oxygen therapy. He said this involves withdrawing ...
A: Those of us in the US who practice natural health methods admire the progressive work done in ...
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| Types of healing | 7/25/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I would like to learn a method of alternative medicine that I can best call a "laying on of hands" ...
A: You should check out the method of healing known as "intuitive healing." I have a friend who is a ...
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| Candida | 7/24/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I have cronic candida, daily, for years now, mostly due to being on antibiotics for years and a very ...
A: There is some thinking in the alternative health community that certain foods will "feed" candida. ...
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| excessive belching | 7/12/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: my father 78 year old has recently been diagnosed with chf. he has periods that las t for days of ...
A: Belching is typically caused by excess gas in the digestive system. I don't quite know if there is a ...
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| increasing sperm count !! | 7/3/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: . iam 28 years old man from egypt .i got married from 7 month ago.my wife still not pregnant,so ...
A: Those are both good nutrients. You may also want to try a combination of nutrients in one capsule -- ...
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| Metabolic Syndrome | 7/1/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: I have metabolic syndrome, which seems to be hereditary as I think my Dad had it and my daughter ...
A: You don't have to live with metabolic syndrome -- you can reverse it. One of the best books on how ...
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| Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X | 6/30/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: Meg, I have suspected for years that I have this condition, which I have passed on to one of my ...
A: Low glycemic diets are ideal for metabolic syndrome and so is daily physical activity that is a mix ...
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| Psoriasis | 6/19/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I have a cousin who has suffered from Psoriasis for many years now, and has tried so many different ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your cousin. Unfortunately I do not know of any cure for psoriasis in the ...
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| Detoxification/Wellness | 6/5/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I have been researching Infrared Saunas for over 2 months now because my husband is a skeptic on the ...
A: Sounds like you have done a lot of research regarding this question. Unfortunately, this is not in ...
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| Herbs/Supplements for over 50 Male | 4/29/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: A few months ago I got a minor health scare when my doctor diagnosed me with hypertension. Since ...
A: You're right that it's hard to cut through the hype if you haven't had a lot of experience in this ...
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| Tension RX Nighttime dietary supplement | 4/26/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: I take this (3)Tension RX Nighttime dietary supplement capsules each night for 1 year and 4 months. ...
A: From what I know these are fairly normal occuring amino acids and precursors to serotonin, and I am ...
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| binge eating disorder | 4/20/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: Just last night I realised I have binge eating disorder. I have been eating this way since I can ...
A: I'm glad to hear you're seeking natural approaches and looking at the emotional issues. It's hard ...
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| Natural Methods of getting my period back | 4/16/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: So here's my situation. I HATE birth control. I was a stupid ignorant kid when I went on it, was on ...
A: Glad that was helpful! First of all, you're not "milking" me, and I accepted this volunteer job ...
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| Natural Methods of getting my period back | 4/16/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: So here's my situation. I HATE birth control. I was a stupid ignorant kid when I went on it, was on ...
A: My first impression is that you don't need to take a treatment that you're not comfortable with. ...
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| Help please!! | 4/12/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: I have a question. Do you, or someone you could refer me to, have any idea how to safely discontinue ...
A: There are many alternative approaches to help you stabilize your moods, and not have to feel like ...
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| Help please!! | 4/12/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: I have a question. Do you, or someone you could refer me to, have any idea how to safely discontinue ...
A: Laura, There are many good natural means for helping lift mild depression, but serious clinical ...
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| Artificial sweeteners | 4/6/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: I am 50. About five years ago I started using those paper packet artificial sweeteners. I thought it ...
A: I thinkit's time to do an elimination diet with a good naturopathic doctor in your area...lots of ...
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| red blood cells in feces | 3/11/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: I believe in alternative medicine so I appreciate your service here on all experts. I am a 60 ...
A: Kenneth, Report this to your doctor so you may get an occult test, perhaps a colonoscopy and further ...
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| Hep c treatments | 3/4/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I had an ultrasound of my liver with the only findings to be a cyst on my right kidney and some ...
A: Ultrasound measures the overall density of tissue. Different tissues present with different ...
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| CES devices for anxiety/OCD | 3/2/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: there are various CES devices on the market (Alpha-Stim, BT-7, CES Ultra). In your opinion which one ...
A: I don't have a lot of experience with CES devices for OCD/anxiety but have used these occasionally ...
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| Alternative meds for bipolar | 2/16/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I have been on antidepressants for over 10 yrs for bipolar. I would like to take a holistic approach ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your battle with bipolar syndrome. There are some natural alternatives for ...
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| Bicarbonate soda treatment for breast cancer tumor | 1/24/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: Should I use aluminum free bicarbonate soda smeared over a layer of DMSO in an overnight poultice on ...
A: In my book "Unlocking the Healing Code" I wrote about a friend who used alternative treatments for ...
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| chronic rhinitis +pcos | 1/23/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: I suffer from chronic rhinitis.my nasal mucosa are chronically inflamed.as a result i have chronic ...
A: Okay, the phytolacca in homeopathic potency makes more sense now. If it was recommended by a skilled ...
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| chronic rhinitis +pcos | 1/22/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: I suffer from chronic rhinitis.my nasal mucosa are chronically inflamed.as a result i have chronic ...
A: Phytolacca is a powerful detoxifiying herb, but it should only be used as part of a synergistic ...
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| Hot and Cold Showers | 1/14/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: Can you tell me the pros and cons of taking hot and then cold showers or vica versa. Thanks in ...
A: What this kind of thing is good for is not so much medicinal effect as a gentle detoxification and ...
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| Hot and then Cold Showers | 1/13/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: Can you tell me the pros and cons of taking hot and then cold showers or vica versa. Thanks in ...
A: I don't quite understand your specific reason for alternating hot vs cold showers but I'll give it a ...
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| Hot and Cold Showers | 1/13/2009 | Karen Robinson |
Q: Can you tell me the pros and cons of taking hot and then cold showers or vica versa. Thanks in ...
A: It's difficult to give much of an answer without knowing more about you, whether you have particular ...
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| sore muscles | 1/3/2009 | Dr. Bruce Forciea |
Q: I am 50,no health issues. In 08 I began working out regularly.Nothing crazy,but a brisk walk for 45 ...
A: The muscle soreness could be from a variety of causes. From an exercise perspective whenever the ...
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| major detoxification | 1/2/2009 | Meg Jordan, PhD, RN |
Q: Jordan--im a 48 yr old woman with multiple chronic health issues including stills disease(systemic ...
A: I think you've done extensive detoxification work, and it's frankly beyond any alternative therapy ...
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| Cod Liver Oil and Vitamin A | 12/10/2008 | Karen Robinson |
Q: I am heavily into alternative medicine, taking supplements and researching,etc. On the TV news 2 ...
A: A holistic pharmacist I know who has researched this extensively says that he has never seen an ...
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| Body out of Whack? | 12/4/2008 | Karen Robinson |
Q: Mr. Jordan, I'm writing to you in hopes of getting another opinion on what could be happening with ...
A: Yes, it's absolutely possible for the synthetic hormones to have such dramatic effects in so many ...
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| Body out of Whack? | 12/3/2008 | Karen Robinson |
Q: Mr. Jordan, I'm writing to you in hopes of getting another opinion on what could be happening with ...
A: I'm Karen Robinson, not Mr. Jordan, but since I received your question, I'll answer it :). Dong ...
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