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| acid Reflux | 11/23/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I went to the web site you posted, but all I see is a Chinese web site with a lot of Chinese ...
A: You must have a virus in your computer. Anyway it sounds like you have food allergies or extreme ...
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| Extended use of Green Drinks and Herbs. | 11/21/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I am 19 years old and have taken a pro-active approach to my health. I am taking a Green drink ...
A: I would dump the Olive leaf extract and replace it with Milk Thistle for a very effective ...
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| What can valerian root be mixed with/not mixed with? | 11/21/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I am a 22 year old female, who is trying to take a natural approach to mild anxiety, and gaining a ...
A: Yes, take the teas I mentioned before. Catnip, Linden Flower, Motherwort, and Passion Flower. Rotate ...
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| What can valerian root be mixed with/not mixed with? | 11/20/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I am a 22 year old female, who is trying to take a natural approach to mild anxiety, and gaining a ...
A: Yes, you can take all of the above in one day. I would use a B-complex vitamin instead of the B-12. ...
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| sea kelp supplementation | 11/18/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I have been taking different supplements recommended by a fitness trainer for detoxing. He tested ...
A: Spirilina is not kelp. I know of no guidelines but have suggested to some cilents who muscle test ...
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| Dogs coughing | 11/10/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: My Dog has been coughing for about 9 months now. X-rays showed white tissue around lung slightly ...
A: Morning Liz, Sure, I would give this a try, Mullein and Coltsfoot are especially good treatments ...
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| vitamins/herb for pregnancy | 11/3/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I am trying to conceive. Could you kindly suggest some important vitamins/herbs that I should take? ...
A: I just have a few questions: Is this your first attempt at trying to conceive? Or do you have a ...
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| early appendicitis | 10/25/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I am a 53 year old male. 6'0, 205#, no meds, no DX, no allergy other then occ hayfever. Dad had ...
A: I would definitely make an appointment with an acupuncturist come Monday. If you don't already have ...
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| Herbal sleep aid for Lupus Patient | 10/18/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I currently take maintenance meds. including NSAIDS for SLE. I have been told that Valerian Root ...
A: The thing about herbal medicine is that herbs are food. They work energetically with your body and ...
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| Messed Up Hormones | 10/8/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: My journey through post-birth control pill has been a frustrating one. Since I have gotten off the ...
A: You can try dong quai and maca. For a start and kelp for trace minerals. Try a mineral supplement ...
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| Help | 9/30/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I am reading a book on nutritional healing and i have a few problems that require a number of ...
A: Your body won't absorb 200mg of Co Q-10. That is why 100mg is enough. Sarcoidosis is such an unknown ...
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| Help | 9/29/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I am reading a book on nutritional healing and i have a few problems that require a number of ...
A: Dealing with numerous ailments at one time is difficult. I think you are pretty well set here. Do ...
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| herbs and birth control | 9/27/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I am taking Pau d'arco for yeast infections. Does it make birth control ineffective? Also do these ...
A: Pau d'arco is fine, should not affect birth control. Saw Palmetto - Fine. Damiana - Fine. It does ...
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| herbal remedy | 9/23/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: my girl friend suffers from bruises she was found to have factor XII deficiency for which there is ...
A: Though there may not be any herbal treatment that will repair her F12 chromosome deficiency, there ...
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| Excema, dandruff, discoloration, folliculitis | 9/23/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I am just now realizing that all of the above(In the Subject line) come from inflammation of the ...
A: Yes, these are all pretty much related. Prednisone could have helped, but please try to stay away ...
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| Shortness of breath | 9/22/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I have those symptoms shortness of breath chest pain left side behind sternum heart area and ...
A: First off. Let's start by doing some of the things I suggested earlier. Especially the relaxing ...
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| Oil of Oregano with diverticular disease | 9/22/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I have diverticulosis, but usually only become inflamed with the ingestion of oatmeal. Recently, I ...
A: I have a long and windy response here, so bear with me. Bronchitis is the inflammation or ...
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| Shortness of breath | 9/21/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I have those symptoms shortness of breath chest pain left side behind sternum heart area and ...
A: You are taking some very good supplements to help strengthen a heart condition. Before we discuss ...
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| Hebs | 9/20/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I have lymes disease can you tell me what herbs will help with this.
A: There are herbs that help with Lymes disease. I had a client last year that contracted this ...
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| Prednisone detox | 9/20/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I have had psoriasis for 20+ years and have been on and off steriods. I am taking Prednisone 40mg ...
A: 1. Yes, you may begin protecting your body immediately. Especially the liver. Anti-inflammatory, ...
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| Prednisone detox | 9/19/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I have had psoriasis for 20+ years and have been on and off steriods. I am taking Prednisone 40mg ...
A: Psoriasis is such a difficult problem. And, Prednisone, it has so many side effects, but yes, a ...
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| 5htp | 9/11/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: Ive heard 5htp causes "serotonin syndrome". MY QUESTION IS: Would taking 300mg of 5-htp daily with ...
A: That is all new to me. Do you have some symptoms. I really don't have that much experience with 5 ...
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| herbs | 9/10/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I suffer badly from anxiety and so i now take 1200mg skullcap, 500mg niacinamide, 500mg of ...
A: Alcohol in the long run, can increase symptoms of anxiety because of the strain it puts on the ...
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| yogurt,probiotics, gluten | 9/9/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: Dennis I began eating Activia yogurt three times aay a couple weeks ago,in order to reduce my ...
A: Sure, switch to capsules. If you are uncomfortable with Activia, quit taking it. And, drink your ...
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| sore tongue | 9/8/2009 | Dennis Leppanen |
Q: I get painful teeth indentations on my tongue. Taking a B complex help get rid of this problem. At ...
A: Do you clench or grind your teeth? What has your doctor determined as the cause? B vitamins are ...
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| very sleepy | 9/7/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I have spells where i'll get real sleepy. It's like you give me a knock out shot. Last for about an ...
A: You need adrenal support. Try licorice root 2 capsule two times a day. Also maybe try siberian ...
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| children and Tea.. | 9/4/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: Is it safe for an 8 yr. old to drink a cup of regular orange pekoe tea a couple of times a week?My ...
A: I have fond memories drinking hot Lipton Black or Orange pekoe tea in my grandmother's kitchen on ...
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| DVT in 15 yr old | 8/31/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: my athletic 15-yr old daughter has been diagnosed with a DVT in her left leg from the iliac/femoral ...
A: The best alternative medicine you could use for her is acupuncture coupled with Chinese herbal ...
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| anxiety | 8/30/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I HAVE BOUGHT VALERIAN, SKULLCAP, LTHEANINE, NIACINAMIDE AND 5HTP. IVE FOUNF THE THEANINE ALONE ...
A: There are lots of different causes of anxiety. In Chinese medicine, a social-type anxiety where ...
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| misdignosed | 8/25/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: My son has suffered from ADHD as a child and now at the age of 23 he is suffering with anxiety and ...
A: He doesn't. I think you should see if you can find a holistic doctor or nutritionist. Nutrition is ...
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| Low White Cell Count | 8/18/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I have a consistently low white blood count - latest blood test is 1,700 although has gone slightly ...
A: Echinacea has been reported to raise white blood cell count. I don't now if you can get this product ...
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| Herbs | 8/16/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: Is it normal for your period to stop this is my second month taking herbs and its forty days since ...
A: You're not pregnant? I don't want to interfere with the person that is treating you. I'ts important ...
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| WEIGHT LOSS | 8/14/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: i am currently breastfeeding my 1 yr old son. What herbal medicine can i take if any to help ...
A: For this case, any seaweed is good seaweed. Best eaten as a whole versus the dried encapsulated ...
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| The Right Formula.....nothing is working | 8/13/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I have a 7 week old premature infant whom I unfortunately could not breast feed due to ...
A: If I could give you a hug over the computer I would {{hugs}}. I know how you feel. My first child ...
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| WEIGHT LOSS | 8/12/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: i am currently breastfeeding my 1 yr old son. What herbal medicine can i take if any to help ...
A: There is a lot beneath the surface in this question. Blood Pressure can be lowered herbally, but it ...
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| WEIGHT LOSS | 8/11/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: i am currently breastfeeding my 1 yr old son. What herbal medicine can i take if any to help ...
A: I'd like to answer this question by giving you some encouraging news. When you breastfeed, your ...
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| Teeth grinding | 8/11/2009 | Dr. Candice Davis, ScD |
Q: I grind my teeth at night and I was wondering if there are any herbal supplements or food's I can ...
A: My husband had this same problem. He had been a teeth-grinder since he was a little boy. When we ...
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| IBS etc | 8/11/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I have suffered from IBS for most of my adult life,however, it has become more severe in recent ...
A: It sound like you need alot of help and I'm not sure I can without seeing you . Have you thought ...
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| Hormonal Balance | 8/11/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I have been having hormonal balance problems for a while, mostly I deal with excess hairiness on my ...
A: You can try the chaste berry and black cohosh Also kelp for thyroid support and B complex and ...
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| suggest medicine | 8/8/2009 | Jayne Boyle |
Q: I am 21 year old girl. I am feeling intolerable heat for the last one year.I am not able to do any ...
A: You need adrenal support. Take pantothenic acid and licorice root. Take 4 capsule of licorice root ...
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