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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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