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Choosing Alternative Therapies/Questions Answered by Expert Meg Jordan, PhD, RN
| Subject | Date Asked |
| looking for LIFE | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: i dont wana go into it because i know that exploring it will give me a taste, and its one of the ... A: You're describing a complex somatic psycho-energetic sensation that could be approached in multiple ... | |
| fatigue | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been tired for what seems like my whole life. As a child I had insomnia (unable to get to ... A: I think it's time you had a functional medicine expert work with you. Their approach would ... | |
| how to afford alternative medicine | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a diagnosis of schizo-affective disorder and anxiety,mild sleep disturbance and lots of ... A: I think it's a great idea to work with a naturopathic physician to help clear up these troublesome ... | |
| Natural Remedies for Thinning Hair | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 37 caucasian male who is experiencing thinning hair. I understand that there are medications ... A: There are some new ones from France that haven't yet received FDA approval for sale in the U.S. yet. ... | |
| Hypertension and abdominal distension | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Meg This is about my 40 year old hubby, but his Mom says he was the same as a kid. He has suffered ... A: Hawthorn berries are great for the heart's contractility so the pumping is more efficient. That ... | |
| Watermelon seed tea | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: A freind told me watermelon seed tea works great to help the kidneys and to flush the kidneys out.. ... A: I don't know about watermelon seed tea for candida but I do know that grapefruit seed extract ... | |
| alternative medicine | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Jordan, My mother is 62 and is diagnosed with COPD, Lung cancer, and heart problems. She recently ... A: Jennifer, Your mothers chronic problems are quite daunting, and as much as I'd like to think that a ... | |
| Melatonin | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Do you know much about this? My shift work, coffee consumption, and sleep apnea (I am on a CPAP ... A: Melatonin will help a little bit. But the obstacles you're experiencing are significant. Drop the ... | |
| Vibrational energy medicine/therapy for ptsd | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: A nurse suggested that unblocking some of the energy blocks will help me move faster in therapy. ... A: Not sure which you are talking about -- there are many energy treatments. One type of vibrational ... | |
| holistic approaches to addiction recovery | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am an addiction counselor and educator. In several weeks I will be presenting a day-long workshop ... A: Peter, I think the holistic approaches that have evidence behind them included guided imagery, ... | |
| Increasing the Height | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a guy from Bangladesh. I have a girl friend whos height is 5 feet and my height is 6 feet. You ... A: Save your money -- don't squander it on worthless, unethical, probably illegal, product such as ... | |
| H pylori | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnose with infection of the stomach caused by H pylori.I want to avoid the standard ... A: You could try natural agents like black walnut oil and grapeseed extract, but the truth is, that ... | |
| Resveratrol | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: According to all the info, this seems to be the miracle supplement, even endorsed by Oprah. Its not ... A: Reseveratrol's benefits are strictly geared to slow premature aging, and not necessarily for weight ... | |
| Astragalus | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Meg I have been looking for a supplement that would help me and I think I may be on to something ... A: It's a great adaptogenic herb that may be helping immune factors--many different types of cells that ... | |
| Hyaluronate | 10/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| lower back pain | 8/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| pre-menapause | 8/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| lower back pain | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ozone-Oxygen Therapy | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| increasing sperm count !! | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 -- ... | |
| Metabolic Syndrome | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X | 6/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tension RX Nighttime dietary supplement | 4/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Help please!! | 4/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Artificial sweeteners | 4/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| red blood cells in feces | 3/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| major detoxification | 1/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hyaluronic acid | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Meg My husband takes a lot of different supplements,probably too many,as he is actually a normal ... A: I"m not sure about high blood pressure reactions on hyaluronic acid. I'm glad you checked it out. It ... | |
| cod liver oil | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: my dad had a heart attack 8 months ago. he has always had high blood pressure and cholestrol but his ... A: Cardiac rehabilitation is a 12-week program of rehabilitating the heart and lungs and general health ... | |
| cod liver oil | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: my dad had a heart attack 8 months ago. he has always had high blood pressure and cholestrol but his ... A: Your dad should still be under the cardiologist's care and should have gone through cardiac ... | |
| Health Care Evaluations | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: It seems that there should be some type of overall health professional that a person see to be fully ... A: Jim, What you suggest certainly has merit but it could also add unnecessary hikes to a national ... | |
| supplements | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Meg I am a guy in his fifities,overall good health.I try to eat healthy,exercise,and take multi ... A: Yes! I'm a huge advocate of targeted supplements, and there's a ton of research on their health ... | |
| plantar fibromatosis | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have plantar fibromatosis, and it getting bothersome and painful. I also have a related knuckle ... A: I'm hearing great things about the enzyme injection. You could try to get on a clinical trial with ... | |
| Treatment-resistant conditions | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: my son is suffering from severe OCD, cystic acne and constipation. We've tried various conventional ... A: The severe OCD is not well served with this bowel routine. It may be exasperated (worsened). By ... | |
| Severe OCD | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: my 18 year old son has severe OCD. We tried medication, therapy, acupuncture, hypnosis, supplements, ... A: SEVERE OCD?? That means he needs a psychiatrist with a holistic program that includes many of the ... | |
| HGH | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Meg Sly Stallone reccommends older guys like myself(50) should take this. I would never have ... A: I've taken the sublingual with no results. I've had friends research it and say it's worthless. ... | |
| High Cholesteral | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I seem to have the opposite reaction to medicine that other people do. I have high cholesterol and ... A: Sonia, Lipitor has many side effects but raising heart rate and feelings of insomnia and anxiety are ... | |
| TMD/Myofascial Pain (craniomandibular region) | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: I have been suffering from constant pain for over four years; it was until recently that I was ... A: I've seen relief for patients with TMD/ myofascial pain through chiropractic work, myofascial ... | |
| natural healing | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I have very bad anxiety and my stress levels are constantly rising. I has gotten so bad, that to ... A: You need cognitive counseling to replace your negative cyclic thinking, and good rest and adequate ... | |
| yoga therapy | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a recently certified 200-hour Yoga instructor. I love the practice of yoga and hope to bring ... A: I teach at two universities: California Institute of Integral Studies (www.ciis.edu) and San ... | |
| green tea | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I understand that drinking green tea is suppose to be good for you. However, every time I drink a ... A: Sounds like you have a food sensitivity to it -- which shows up as nausea. This isn't unusual. ... | |
| belly | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: Now that I am getting older(late 40's) I am starting to look like my Father and uncles,who all had a ... A: Could be your posture, a slackness in the transverse abdominal muscles. Ask a personal trainer to ... | |
| Colon Cleanse/Detox | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I have decided to try a 30-day colon cleanse. I'm on birth control. Will this affect it? A: Depending on the severity of the cleanse...there's a chance that you'll be sweeping away nutrients ... | |
| high cholesteral | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I have had side effects from prescribed drugs such as Lipitor. What do suggest, other than diet and ... A: Ann, You could try policosanol -- it's a dietary supplement with good results in lowering total ... | |
| help | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: i have acid reflux, anal fissures and hemmoroids problems what do you think is good way to go with ... A: Naturopathic medicine is a great way to resolve acid reflex. Find a qualified ND in your area and ... | |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I am recently was told Apple Cider Vinegar can aid in many conditions--hypertension, weight loss, ... A: Apple cider vinegar will help alkalize you. If you've been too acidic from eating a lot of refined ... | |
| Heart Attack | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a heart attack and am going to see the cardiologist tomorrow. I'm not usre if I want ... A: Julie, You have got to follow the advice of your cardiology team, or else get a second opinion from ... | |
| breathwork | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: i want to ask about the techniques of holotropic breathwork and rebirthind.do you think they give ... A: Profound research has been done on holotropic breathwork by Stanislaus Grof and colleagues. People ... | |
| blood pressure | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have read the book by McCully called "The Heart Revelution", Is the B supplements the BEST remedy ... A: Depending on the severity of your hypertension, you may need pharmaceutical control. Be sure to ... | |
| bio-energy therapy | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: I have suffered from depression most of my adult life. I have tried traditional medical ways with ... A: There is a wide range of capabilities among energy healers. I've seen good hearted people who didn't ... | |
| weight | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I am male,48.I believe I may be borderline hypothyroid,although the tests did not indicate anything. ... A: keep getting those levels checked with your doctor. Zinc will help more than oatmeal in terms of ... | |
| High blood pressure | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: What are my choices for controlling high blood pressure using alternative therapies? A: Aaron, Eat four stalks of celery per day. Get these supplements: magnesium, CO-Q10, hawthorn ... | |
| Cupping Therapy | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: Jordan, I came across a vacuum cupping set with vacuum pump, hoses, vacuum gun, & biomagnetic ... A: Mike, That's such a tricky technique -- you need more of an expert than my limited knowledge on the ... | |
| BV | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I have been plagued with Bacterial Vaginitis for many years.Have been on all kinds of antibiotics ... A: You could try it but I wouldn't' suggest trying it without guidance from a licensed health ... | |
| Heartburn | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: In 1988 I was diagnosed with duodenal ulcers, which the doctor said was due to overproduction of ... A: Tagamet is actually a good drug and would have eventually healed your ulcer. But you should also ... | |
| PSORIASIS | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: A couple of years ago I had a late onset of psoriasis I am now 46 yrs old. I was treated with ... A: There are three new meds for psoriasis. Have you tried these? Ask your doctor about them - you can ... | |
| hoodia | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: does hoodia work? Is it safe? A: I've been to South Africa and seen the hoodia plant ingested by the San bushmen on their hunts. I ... | |
| Fibroids | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I recently went on the Birth control pill due to a fibroid I have which is growing (I have no ... A: You are at a beginning stage of researching natural therapies to manage fibroids--and you may need ... | |
| menopause | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Have the belly fat issue, but more importantly, I have achy joints, stiffness, fatigue, and general ... A: Lucy, You're not having typical perimenopausal symptoms. Those would include irritability, loss of ... | |
| Interferon Therapy | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I've recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, Genotype 1A, and a viral load count of 1,340,000. ... A: Leslie, You've got to continue working with an excellent hepatologist to determine the best way to ... | |
Choosing Alternative Therapies
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Meg Jordan, PhD, RN
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Clinical medical anthropologist, former director of integrative practice at Health Medicine Institute; college instructor in holistic health and global healing systems; registered nurse with specialty in behavioral medicine and integrative heatlh; author of several books, international health journalist and keynote presenter; board member of National Wellness Institute; editor and founder of American Fitness Magazine; former health correspondent for FOX, guest commentator for CNN and "Today Show"; health contributor to Global TV, Canada; radio host of GLOBAL MEDICINE HUNTER nationally syndicated show on Health Radio Network.
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AT&T, Lucent, American Heart Association, ValleyCare Health Systems, MTV, FOX, CNN,
Disney, Mattel, many universities.
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