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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Perioral dermitis | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: My 12 year old son (DS, hypothyroid) has suffered from perioral dermitis for several years; doctors ... A: Deena, The first things I think of are the following: 1) Celiac disease - tied to hypothyroidism, ... | |
| blood pressure | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I am 73, normal weight, fit and in good health. I have been taking lisinopril for blood pressure, ... A: Mary, It depends a lot on why you have high blood pressure and how high it is. Simple things you ... | |
| hair loss | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have had thinning hair for years which I think started around the birth of my child seventeen ... A: Because you are a woman, before anything else, I would rule out low iron and thyroid disease. These ... | |
| Need assistance with eyebrow seborrhea | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: For over two years I have been dealing with a Seborrhea-like condition only on my eyebrows. My ... A: I wish I had a sure-fire solution for you. One thing you can try is to use either a 5% Tea Tree Oil ... | |
| Herbs for cancer pain and glycerine tinctures. | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: What herbs etc. are good for pain for cancer patients? Also, what name brands that are of a high ... A: Cancer pain is different for all cancer sufferers. Probably, as all-around aids, I would recommend ... | |
| hormonal and acne issues | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I started having hormonal issues when I was 24. I had been on birth control for around 5 years and ... A: I can't say why this would start happening all of a sudden. This will sound like a highly ... | |
| Fatigue | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Jacques! I am experiencing a few different symptoms that I believe are linked to one another, yet I ... A: I am sorry this took so long. Occasionally one of the notification emails I get from About.com ... | |
| Spasticity treatment | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: Can you suggest s good remedy for a child who is 6 1/2 years old (premature born at 26 weeks of ... A: Aklia, I do not use homeopathy of flower remedies, so you may want to ask someone else about that. ... | |
| are glasses necessary | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: Jacqueline, My daughter who is 7 years old has a vision of 20/30 i.e she is unable to read the last ... A: Pradeep, You ask a really great question. Often part of the criteria for starting to use ... | |
| Natural Alternative to Sudafed | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: Jacques, I am looking for a more natrual alternative to Sudafed decongestant. I have been to see my ... A: In Naturopathic medicine, what we try to do is to find the underlying cause for the allergy rather ... | |
| Saw Plametto and Hair Loss | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Over the past 2 years, (I'm in my late-30s), I began having pelvic pain and severe menstrual ... A: I think your case is complex as you have described 2-3 possible causes of hair loss: 1) CAH 2) ... | |
| Hair Mineral Analysis | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently submitted hair samples to Doctor's Data for a hair mineral evaluation. My results showed ... A: Each nutrient really needs to looked at by its own specific testing method - and for some it is ... | |
| Hair Mineral Analysis | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I recently submitted hair samples to Doctor's Data for a hair mineral evaluation. My results showed ... A: Ibti, Unfortunately, I really have to tell you that I don't think hair analysis is an accurate way ... | |
| What to take for Dopamine | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I currently take Fish oil and Inositol+Choline which helps me a lot with depression, although as far ... A: In terms of supplements: 1) Tyrosine and phenylalanine are natural amino acids that are the ... | |
| Food Intolerance Test for OCD | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I have had OCD over the last 3 years and am starting to notice it gets worse when I eat certain ... A: Fiona, I do not know of an accurate test that uses hair to diagnose food intolerance. No part of ... | |
| Tea? | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I am a 53 year old guy. My main health issue is irritable bowel syndrome/ poor digestion. By ... A: While I would not necessarily say that things are better absorbed or delivered as a tea or a liquid, ... | |
| enzyme measurements | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Which has more bromelain: 250,000 FCCPU or 60GPU Also, please clarify how enzymes are measured. ... A: Well - 2400 GDU = 50,000,000 FCCPU. So 24 GDU = 500,000. So really -they are almost the same ... | |
| Parkinson Disease | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am new to naturopathy. Can naturopathy help with Parkinson Disease? Can it cure the disease if ... A: Clarice - I will tell you there is not much known about Parkinson's in natural medicine. The best ... | |
| fungus | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Basically I have toenail fungus and what appears to be something similar slowly gorwing under some ... A: I would definitely suggest seeing a doctor to make sure this is a fungus. It will not often appear ... | |
| thyroid issue | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: ..what other way is to diagnose ata natural doctor besides a blood testa s I am very afraid of ... A: Itchy scalp plus hair loss does not necessarily = thyroid. In fact, you might simply have something ... | |
| ocd | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Namaste! I have been diagnosed with pure o, also known as pure ocd. it is where the obsessions and ... A: I wish I could tell you that there were some natural things that definitely worked for OCD, but as ... | |
| Low Testosterone | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old male and I have recently been diagnosed by my primary care doctor with low ... A: Because you are young, I would ask your doctor to check your zinc and your magnesium levels before ... | |
| Healthy snacks for cancer patients | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: What are some specific snacks that would be best for cancer patients especially at bedtime? Is ... A: Hunger is something that varies so much from person to person, I know of know real connection to ... | |
| Bruxism | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: We both wear mouth guards from the dentist each night! We both get severe headaches, mouth and jaw ... A: Did the dentist you saw suggest any kind of splinting? Splinting to place the jaw in a more relaxed ... | |
| ITP | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: My wife had low platlettes when she was pregnant with our two boys, but they always went back up. ... A: The only think I have ever seen work - and work well is shark liver oil with a high concentration of ... | |
| prolactinameia and progesterone | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have had the condition 'prolactinaemia' for the past 23yrs and for the past 8yrs have experienced ... A: Melanie, The three herbs I would consider if you have not already tried them are: 1) Vitex Agnus ... | |
| prolactinameia and progesterone | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I have had the condition 'prolactinaemia' for the past 23yrs and for the past 8yrs have experienced ... A: Melanie, Before I give any further guidance, have you and your doctor discussed bromocriptine - I ... | |
| kidney cyst | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I am 28, male. Recently I have sluggish pain on the left side as well as on the right side of the ... A: Lei Gong Teng may have the side effect of suppressing the immune system, but this appears to reverse ... | |
| Digestive problems | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Whenever I eat something I always get really bloated which makes me look like I am pregnant. I ... A: I hate to say this, but in all my years of practice I have never heard of this as a diagnosis. I am ... | |
| kidney cyst | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I am 28, male. Recently I have sluggish pain on the left side as well as on the right side of the ... A: Chandra, Nothing that I know of has been shown to stop or cure kidney cysts. You could consider ... | |
| Kidney Infection | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Jacqueline. Thank you for taking the time for my question. I am 58 and I have a kidney infection. I ... A: Julie, Kidney infections can be very dangerous if you wait. 3 weeks is a very long time and you ... | |
| allergies and cfids | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: have cfids and am plagued with allergies too the point of sleeping outside regularily too escape ... A: Karl, In my experience, complex health cases cannot be helped much by internet consult. It tends ... | |
| pregnacy safety | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: 4 months pregnant I suddenly had a doubt about the plant enzymes I have been taking and found your ... A: Pregnancy is a very special time when it comes to nutrition. My general advice is that if it is not ... | |
| Breastfeeding thrush tried everything | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I am breastfeeding only my 2 month old and she has had thrush for the entire time. We have tried, ... A: Jennifer - 1) Are you 100% positive that it is thrush? If you have tried this many treatments, it ... | |
| Aloe Vera with Prednisolone | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I have had polymyalgia rheumatica for 12 months now, and have been prescribed Predisolone, and am ... A: I don't know of any interactions between these two substances that would be harmful. The only thing ... | |
| Digestive problems | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Whenever I eat something I always get really bloated which makes me look like I am pregnant. I ... A: Tasha - it's actually a big range... 1) Infections 2) Genetic conditions such as celiac disease 3) ... | |
| Digestive problems | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Whenever I eat something I always get really bloated which makes me look like I am pregnant. I ... A: Malabsorption can be caused by many things. If you are generally young and healthy, then you can ... | |
| CDiff and Flagyl | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have mucous colitis brought on by a course of Doxycycline which caused an overgrowth of bad ... A: First, if your side effects are severe (and from this description they are) you really should notify ... | |
| Licorice root pills? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Okay, so I took Nature's Way Licorice root pills every other week for two months. I took six pills a ... A: Since I don't know what the bumps were, it's hard to say. Licorice does have immune properties and ... | |
| fiber and diabetes | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: i am type 2 diabetic. I have read that fiber helps control sugar levels. I am on medicine for ... A: First, many things that you can change in diet can help improve both diabetes and the health ... | |
| detoxing the body | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: Jacqueline, I have been taking healing clay, milk thistle, psyllium fiber andN-Acetyl-Cysteine ... A: Kayleen, Since I don't know your mom and her health, I can't say if this will benefit her or not. ... | |
| c-diff related to polymyalgia rheumatica? | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: My mother, who is 86 came down with c-diff 2 years ago and we were able to get rid of it with ... A: Clostridium Difficile is an abnormal bacteria that can overgrow in the intestine. I do not know of ... | |
| puberty | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: My 6.5 years old daughter is showing signs of puberty viz. growth of hair in armpits and pubic . I ... A: your daughter is far too young to be entering puberty. This is an important time to see a doctor ... | |
| Graves Disease and Antibodies | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I had my thyroid surgically removed in October 2009. My thyroid levels are now in the normal range ... A: The two best things I have seen for bringing down antibody levels are: 1) Low dose DHEA - 2 to 5mg ... | |
| Reduced Kidney function | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 61 yr old male leading an active life with no outward symptoms of any disease.Three years ... A: The most important thing to do is to manage your high blood pressure. You can also consider the ... | |
| uti | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Jacques My mom has a mild urinary tract infection. She has no symptoms and she found out by ... A: I do not know about using olive leaf for UTI. Two thins that do work are cranberry (since she does ... | |
| Floating stools | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: This is an awkward question, but in the past few months my feces have been floating in the toilet ... A: Usually a change to floating, foul smelling stools is a sign that your body is not breaking ... | |
| FertilAid and Hormones | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Good morning! I wahad irregular periods and went on the pill (age 21), I had normal length periods ... A: So I am not familiar with the product that you are taking, but I am familiar with vitex. You are on ... | |
| C Difficile | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I was just tested positive for C. Difficile. I am wanting to aid my healing with naturopathic ... A: The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus has been shown to be helpful both with the C. Diff itself and ... | |
| Safe Levels of Vitamin A in Multi-Vitamin | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Recently my family has started taking a multi-vitamin from Designs For Health. The vitamin A in this ... A: Melanie, Usually (as with the product you are taking) if it is natural they will list the source. ... | |
| Safe Levels of Vitamin A in Multi-Vitamin | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Recently my family has started taking a multi-vitamin from Designs For Health. The vitamin A in this ... A: These are good questions and it's always nice to see people think about long term health with what ... | |
| Varicose Veins | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem with varicose veins. Is this an area of your expertise. I have had extremely ... A: Varicose veins have many causes: while age and weight can be part of the problem, there is also ... | |
| Breast Nipple Tingling | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Jacques, I have had mild tingling on the nipple of my right breast for the past 6 weeks. I do not ... A: The mostly likely thing for this to be is a yeast infection. You can treat nipple thrush with over ... | |
| Internal shaky feeling | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, My doctor believes I have mild fibromyalgia and I'm taking Savella at low doses for ... A: At under 500, your B12 is marginal. I think over 500 is better - so you are close, but getting it ... | |
| Polyarteritis Nodosa | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: After 6 weeks of intense but subsiding pain (infected tooth-root canal and crown, and ... A: Cheryl, Do you know why they did not immediately start him on a steroid? Do not worry about the ... | |
| Anxiety & Depression | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Oh how I need your help! Even more so now after reading through some of your prior answers and ... A: There are ways to heal in a healthy manner, but it takes working with a caring, involved doctor and ... | |
| Acne! | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm 28 y/o healthy female with minor acne on my face and more severe acne on my back that I have had ... A: Sorry that I seemed to have missed this question. Usually the AllExperts system notifies my the day ... | |
| Internal shaky feeling | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, My doctor believes I have mild fibromyalgia and I'm taking Savella at low doses for ... A: I have had a few patients over the years describe a sensation of internal shaking. In my ... | |
| Arthritis | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: ND Hope I am in the right area. I have arthritis in my feet and legs. Its getting difficult to ... A: Have you received an actual diagnosis? I can help much more if you know details about your ... | |
| severe bloating | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: wheat ,sweet fruits im so tired of this there is a lot of weight gain as well and the pressure ... A: If this is a new and severe problem, you should see a doctor to rule out infection. People rarely ... | |
| Hair Fall | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 years old, I am working in night shift... facing a hairfall problem and my hair is very ... A: The most effective things I have seen for female hair loss in a young woman are things that manage ... | |
| Neurological symptoms - need advice | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My dad (72 yrs old) has rectal cancer. He's on an alternative medicine treatment (Cellect-Budwig ... A: Swati, Anemia in cancer happens for many reasons - it can be from blood loss, from the cancer ... | |
| DGL | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Can DGL cause nausea? I have acid reflux. Since taking DGL I have occasional yet sometimes severe ... A: I have never seen DGL cause nausea, but almost any herb can make someone feel poorly. Are you ... | |
| bones | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: The problem is one side of my body is smaller than other due to the bone structure.(leg and arm are ... A: Our bodies are constructed of a bony skeleton bound together by connective tissues (ligaments and ... | |
| bones | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: The problem is one side of my body is smaller than other due to the bone structure.(leg and arm are ... A: So at this point, you have mostly likely stopped growing. Short limbs have a couple f general ... | |
| Prolactinoma | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, In November my boyfriend was diagnosed with a Prolactinoma. The doctors have taken ... A: I know that this has to be a very hard time for the both of you. The challenge right now, is that ... | |
| Inflamation | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Jacques, I wanted to ask your opinion on inflamation in the body. I am a male in my mid 30's. I ... A: If you have had a long time issue with "dandruff" that is not fully resolved with standard ... | |
| Prolactinoma | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, In November my boyfriend was diagnosed with a Prolactinoma. The doctors have taken ... A: Normally, treatment would have been initiated upon diagnosis, so I am wondering if they gave him any ... | |
| Fungal Skin problem | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm 40 yr old female, with 2 kids under 6yrs, on a pension and can't afford proper food. Eat mainly ... A: Cristelle, A resistant staph infection with non- healing sores can be be hard to treat. In ... | |
| Fungal Skin problem | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm 40 yr old female, with 2 kids under 6yrs, on a pension and can't afford proper food. Eat mainly ... A: Until you see a doctor, you have no way of knowing what this is on your skin - fungus, bacteria, ... | |
| depression | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Jacques, I have been seeking relief from long-term depression through naturopathy. I did labs for ... A: The connection between what we can measure in hormones and neurotransmitters and depression is not ... | |
| carotid artery blockage | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: My father who is 68 has a 70-80% left carotid artery blockage. He went on a low fat diet for 8 ... A: The challenge is that an advanced blockage like this will often not go away. This great news is ... | |
| Seeking my ND | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a 42 year old mother of 5 and have returned to school become a Naturopathic Physician. I live ... A: This is a very difficult and personal decision that you need to make. Both schools are wonderful ... | |
| Forms of niacin/policosanol | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: My question is, what forms of niacin are safe to combine?My doctor told me since I refuse to go back ... A: Policosinol are thought to work much like phytosterols do to lower cholesterol. They probably ... | |
| Severe Pain in Feet | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine has been experiencing severe, sporadic pain in her feet and some numbness and pain ... A: Here are a few thoughts... Any time this sort of pain (what we call neuropathic pain) is bilateral ... | |
| Hair loss and beating it naturally | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Jacques, It seems my hair is thinning on top. It seems it has only started and I cannot tell a ... A: Stevo, I would just check to make sure that the Saw Palmetto is also a standardized extract. The ... | |
| Forms of niacin/policosanol | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: My question is, what forms of niacin are safe to combine?My doctor told me since I refuse to go ... A: The safety issues around niacin are rather complex. Generally speaking the Tolerable Upper Limit of ... | |
| my symptoms | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: i am 24,i have thyroid problems and take I'm of synthroid and I'm lasix for severe fluid. My labs ... A: First, your thyroid can still cause trouble even if your screening labs look ok. But also, ... | |
| MMR Vaccine | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I am not a big fan of getting vaccines; however, I had to get the vaccine before starting my new ... A: As an adult, chances of more than a local reaction (arm pain) are not very high. To further reduce ... | |
| i had acute colitis a few months back | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: i had acute colitis a few months back and read some where online that that could cause food ... A: I have never heard of food allergy resulting from colitis. There are cases of colitis in which food ... | |
| NAC | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: :) Can one take NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) if they are allergic to Sulfa medicines? I am reading so ... A: Just a couple of things: 1) I'd check and make sure your internist didn't mean NAG (N-Acetyl ... | |
| sinus | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old male in good health and condition. I seem to get sinus congestion more than ... A: Landon, I think you need to start by finding out why you have a sinus problem - even in natural ... | |
| NAC | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: :) Can one take NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) if they are allergic to Sulfa medicines? I am reading so ... A: Sulfa drugs are a class of antibiotic that can produce allergic reaction. Sulfur, is an essential ... | |
| Acid reflux | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I just read one of your responses, €'Is the tongue an indicator of health?: swollen tongue with ... A: So sorry for the delay - I believe you must have slipped this question in just before my vacation ... | |
| Kill candida and parasites | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: What is the best foods I can eat to kill overgrowth of Candida and parasites. As well as foods to ... A: Parasites such as worms and amoeba cannot be killed with food. Usually this requires a strong ... | |
| Is the tongue an indicator of health? | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Jacques! My wife saw a Natropath a long time back. One thing I rember from her visit was the ... A: In many traditional systems of medicine - such as Chinese Medicine - the toungue is used as a strong ... | |
| Hair loss and beating it naturally | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Jacques, It seems my hair is thinning on top. It seems it has only started and I cannot tell a ... A: I have seen some good results with Tocomin. It seems to vary a bit - working very well in some and ... | |
| Hair loss and beating it naturally | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Jacques, It seems my hair is thinning on top. It seems it has only started and I cannot tell a ... A: So generally, it sounds like you are doing most of the proven natural things for hair. Also sounds ... | |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques I have heard much about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. I know it has been ... A: While some folk remedies have all sorts of scientific literature supporting their use, cider vinegar ... | |
| Vitex for Prolactinoma's | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I am aware that you can take Vitex for Prolactinoma's, however I would like to ask you about the ... A: The doses I am familiar with are more in the range of 250-500mg/day. However, herbs are available ... | |
| Imuran and Ulcerative Colitis | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a 42yr old female who has had Ulcerative Colitis since College. I have been prescribed ... A: Naturopaths often do very well with inflammatory bowel disorders. Since all NDs practice ... | |
| Dry Eye Syndrome and Hormones HELP!!! | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Query on Dry Eye and Hormones Came off pill Nov 09. Dry eye set in a while after and has worsened ... A: Without knowing a lot more, it's very hard to say if the pill is causative. It could be that your ... | |
| Gall Bladder Removal | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My husband recently had his GB removed and is having a couple of really bad side effects. He has ... A: One thing that the gallbladder does is to secrete bile acids when we eat and this is partly ... | |
| Muscle cramping | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: You have been very helpful to me in the past. I am 72, active and in good health with some ... A: These are the things I would consider: 1) this could just be a muscle acting up 2) it could be a ... | |
| thyroid | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a history of thyroid problems. 1/4 was removed due a tumor when i was 14. In my early 30's I ... A: If you have had past treatment with radioiodine and now have an enlarged thyroid, you should really ... | |
| hairloss | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: im 23 year old boy from india...i have been suffering from hairloss from the age of 16..i have lost ... A: While it is possible that you have androgenic alopecia, if it really started at age 16, you are ... | |
| prednisone replacement | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been on 10mg.Prednisone for 29yrs.IN 1982 My pituitary gland was completly replaced by an ... A: Michael, If you have no pituitary gland you will die without something to replace the hormones. ... | |
| elevated morning cortisol | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have recently been waking at 4AM and having difficulty going back to sleep. I had my salivary ... A: Drew, I have used Seriphos. In my experience it works very well in some people - but only if they ... | |
| Infertility | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm 42 years old and have tried to become pregnant for over 10 years. I even had one cicle of ... A: Jamilet, If there is no specific cause, I always recommend acupuncture. Traditional Chinese ... | |
| elevated morning cortisol | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have recently been waking at 4AM and having difficulty going back to sleep. I had my salivary ... A: First and foremost, do everything you can within reason to reduce your stress. Eat well (and ... | |
| apple cidar vinegar detox | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: i was thinking about starting the apple cidar detox and i am on cartia 100mg for the rest of my ... A: There is no listed interaction between cider vinegar and Cartia. My only recommendation would be to ... | |
| vaginal cyst | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: After reading your profile.. You are a blessing. I have weining myself off many body products that ... A: Sondra, I don't know where you live or if you have insurance, but if you do not have insurance and ... | |
| scars | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering if you know whether vitamin E would work on very old stretch marks that are no longer ... A: Vitamin E generally does not do much for stretch marks, even when they are new. Anecdotally, people ... | |
| vaginal cyst | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: After reading your profile.. You are a blessing. I have weining myself off many body products that ... A: First, I really need to encourage to you see a doctor. A mass protruding from the vagina is ... | |
| absorption of meds | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Can you shed any light on the absorption of phenobarbital and MAO inhibitors after RNY Gastric ... A: I have not seen any specific case reports on these drugs, however, I would caution you to the ... | |
| undifferentiated auto immune | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: My 10 year old daughter had a bout of joint pains early last year for about 2 weeks. The joint pains ... A: Alan, Did they rule out parvo infection? Natural medicine can be very helpful for inflammatory ... | |
| Progesterone and chasteberry? | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Jacques, I have been told by my family doctor to take progesterone pills for a short while to ... A: Because they do very different things, you can take them together. However, if what you are doing ... | |
| Prolactinoma | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: Im a #0 yr old african amer female, Dx w prolactinoma around 14yrs old it all started out w extreme ... A: I am sorry to hear that you have had such struggles. Not having your medical records makes it ... | |
| Gastroparesis (lazy stomach) | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Do you know of any herbs I could try for this condition? I have suffered from an uncomfortable ... A: Vanessa, Gastroparesis is a very serious condition indicating a pretty advanced state of diabetes. ... | |
| Natural therapy for NCAH | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Dr. Jacques, I saw that you answered a question regarding treatment for PCOS vs. nonclassical ... A: MB, It really depends a lot on the form of NCAH and related health issues you may have. Many ... | |
| Fibroids | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I would like ur help,am a mum of a 4 month old baby,and am excusively breastfeeding.when i got ... A: Harriet, Without having a physical exam, there is no possible way for you to know the pain you are ... | |
| 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: Definitely better to start natural if you can. In regards to natural substances, the best ones for ... | |
| Allergies and Surger | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions: 1) I've had awful allergies my entire life - there was a time when I lived ... A: 1) Some people do have success with the local honey method of treating allergies (or by using local ... | |
| Rosemary extract | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My liquid calcium/magnesium supplement has now changed to include rosemary extract in it's ... A: Ruby, They are probably using rosemary as a preservative (it works pretty well). I have never seen ... | |
| Hormones | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i see that you have expertise about hormones. My girlfriend had her period because she was under a ... A: Martin, A healthy young women should always have regular cycles. This is why when they become ... | |
| Hormones | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: i see that you have expertise about hormones. My girlfriend had her period because she was under a ... A: Martin, Your girlfriend should see her gynecologist about her irregular cycles. It might be only ... | |
| Weight loss and Low Ferritin/Iron Levels (WLS) | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been struggling to lose weight the past year and half even with my eating being in control ... A: I don't know of a connection between correction of iron deficiency and weight gain. In truth, we ... | |
| arthritis | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Jacqueline, how valid is it to assume that "Leaky Gut Syndrome" is a major cause of arthritis/ ... A: I don't think psoriasis has anything to do with Leaky Gut, but some forms of arthritis do appear to ... | |
| Conjunctivitis | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: An older man has conjunctivitis in eyes. His dr. recommended baby shampoo but I believe this is ... A: I don't know about recipes, but there are many options for natural baby shampoos. You can look ... | |
| probiotics | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am about to start a course of antibiotics that I know will give me bad diarrhea, it always does, ... A: If you buy a supplement, the best studied strains for antibiotic side effects are l. casei, l. ... | |
| HGH prescription | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with a pretty severe case of SIBO. For over three years the doctors could ... A: Weight loss die to SIBO would not be a normal indication for hGH prescription, I am not even sure ... | |
| headaches in sinus region - continued | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: This query is a follow up to a previous question you received regarding headaches in sinus region. ... A: Liza, You need to seen an EENT not an allergist. They will probably want to do a sinus CT and ... | |
| Prolactinoma | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with a prolactinoma (microadenoma of 6mm) about 7 years ago. I am 23 now. I have ... A: Sarah, Most research shows that vitex greatly reduces prolactin (which is partly why it is a good ... | |
| Cystic Acne | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a 38 yo female who has had cystic acne since the age of 23. No pimples at all in my teenage ... A: With a history like this, I would definitely consider food allergy testing. Mostly, this is not not ... | |
| parasites | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have taken a saliva test using the Bio Energetic Stress testing. A report came back that showed I ... A: No, it is not. Parasites in the heart are very very very rare in humans. In fact, according to ... | |
| food sensitivities | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Would you happen to know a time range for eating a food and having a reaction to it? I've been ... A: Heidi, There are two kinds of allergic reactions: immediate hypersensitivity and delayed ... | |
| Standard process products | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: For a person going thru the dying process: if we want to give them antronex to help dry up ... A: This product is not designed to be administered or absorbed by any route other than orally. You ... | |
| DIABETES | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: GOOD CONTROLLED BUT UNCONTROLLED DIABETES WITH VERY GOOD a1C REPORT AND EVEN UNDER NON-WORKING OF ... A: Pakotecha, I would start by buying and reading the book Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution. He is a ... | |
| candida | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: ..i am a 33 yr old woman.I was recently checked for igg food allergies ...i did not do the whole ... A: Linda, It is not likely that you are going to ever single out the thing or things that have created ... | |
| response to your suggestion | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: and thanks for your response, I have a question on how long I should take your recommended ... A: Skin is always a high priority for us (because we see it), but it is a pretty low priority for your ... | |
| acne & excessive hair shedding | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 30 years old and have acne on my face, neck, back, and chest. My periods are regular and I am ... A: Have you been diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome? I am only asking because that would ... | |
| aspirin and stomach bleeding | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have long taken ibuprofen for arthritis. Lately I have become anemic because of gastric bleeding ... A: It can help, but it's not always the right solution. If you need to take over-the-counter ... | |
| please respond | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I suffer from terrible anxiety and obsessive thoughts that just wont seem to go away. I am ... A: Any of the B vitamins are safe to take with your current medications. Magnesium, which can also be ... | |
| Naturopathy | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I read with interest you experience and expertise. My questions relates to a project I am involved ... A: You did not provide an email so I could not contact you directly. I have given presentations to ... | |
| coral calcium from Okinwa | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask you about the product Calcium coral or just Calcium as claimed by Dr Barefoot ... A: Paul, Coral calcium is basically a really bad source of calcium carbonate. While it does contain a ... | |
| blood pressure and thyroid | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: You gave me a very helpful answer about anemia the other day, so I hope you can help me with another ... A: Mary, There are some natural things you can do to help blood pressure. One possibility is that you ... | |
| Anemia | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am anemic due to bleeding as a result of long-term use of ibuprofen for arthritis. I have stopped ... A: Mary - There is no prefect rule for how quickly one recovers from anemia. 6 months is pretty ... | |
| multiple chemical sensitivity | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i am sensitive to new carpeting, new furniture, fresh paint, room deoderizers and most perfumes. is ... A: Remedies of this kind are usually prescribed based on your physical, mental and emotional symptoms ... | |
| Narcolepsy | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with narcolepsy. During the night I experience vivid dreams that result in ... A: Xyrem (GHB) was a dietary supplement when I was first in practice. It is both very safe and very ... | |
| polymyalgia | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have just been diagnosed with polymyalgia. I'm 78 and already have osteoporosis so I really, ... A: Enid - I have never seen a case of polymyalgia resolve adequately without a course of steroids. I ... | |
| Androgenetic Alopecia - reply | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, Thanks SO much for getting back to me. It is truly a breath of fresh air to receive a ... A: Steve - have you seen a dermatologist? You might be burning your scalp with the onion or vinegar ... | |
| Natural Remedies for hair loss? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a male in my mid 30's. Lately I have noticed my hair thinning on the top of my head. My hair ... A: As a Naturopath, I am not going to comment on the drug therapies. You would be better off asking ... | |
| polymyalgia | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have just been diagnosed with polymyalgia. I'm 78 and already have osteoporosis so I really, ... A: Enid, While I understand your concern over bone loss - it is a concern - polymyalgia rheumatica ... | |
| gallbladder stones | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I had an ultrasound 2 months ago to check if I had gallstones. It showed I had 2 which looked to me ... A: Did your doctor suggest that perhaps you could take Actigal? I am generally of the belief that gall ... | |
| Acne / Candida, yeast overgrowth | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening, I read an answer from Minoo who said that Candida/ yeast overgrowth are causes of ... A: Genie, More often than candida being a cause of acne, they can have a common underlying cause in ... | |
| Rash on back | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I woke up this morning with rashes on my back, buttocks, shoulder blades and a bit on my knees. For ... A: I would go to your general practitioner for the rash. Heat rash is something that happens from ... | |
| Rash on back | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I woke up this morning with rashes on my back, buttocks, shoulder blades and a bit on my knees. For ... A: Leila, If you are nursing, the symptoms of having hot flashes and no period after having a baby is ... | |
| Iron supps to raise ferritin | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: a couple of months ago my Ferritin level was 40, for about 3 months I have been taking a multi ... A: Mike, Ferritin is not a straight forward marker. While on the one hand it is a marker for iron ... | |
| Iron supps to raise ferritin | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: a couple of months ago my Ferritin level was 40, for about 3 months I have been taking a multi ... A: Micheal, One has to be very careful supplementing high dose iron as it is quite toxic an carries a ... | |
| Bladder problems | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: my father is 87 years old. He had a light stroke. He recently got out of the hospital. He is home ... A: Doug, This is not so much my area of specialty, but I would ask the doctor or hospital about a ... | |
| VERTIGO | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Is there a cure for vertigo using naturopathic method. If so, how would it cure the illness? ... A: Sandra, This clearly does not sound like simple vertigo and with this many symptoms it starts to ... | |
| hypertension | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Last week i sufferd from palpitations ans i went to the doctor and he told that i am suffering from ... A: Rajesh, You can probably significantly improve your high blood pressure through diet and exercise. ... | |
| VERTIGO | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Is there a cure for vertigo using naturopathic method. If so, how would it cure the illness? A: Sandra, It depends a lot on the cause of the vertigo. There are many causes including otoliths ... | |
| Astragalus | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking for a supplement that would help me and I think I may be on to something with ... A: Terry, Assuming you have ruled out serious health conditions, your own resolution of symptoms is ... | |
| Thyroid Gland | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Over the past 18 months I have picked up plus minus 25 kg's. I continuously feel tired, my skin is ... A: Bobby - Europe and most of the rest of the world uses international units for lab values - in the US ... | |
| Thyroid Gland | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Over the past 18 months I have picked up plus minus 25 kg's. I continuously feel tired, my skin is ... A: Bobby, I am very sorry to hear all you have been through recently. In regards to your thyroid ... | |
| OCD/Anxiety and birth control pill | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a a 23 year old female with slight OCD. I have been on birth control for several years now, but ... A: Alex, For those who tend towards depression, there are two things to consider: 1) Sometimes a low ... | |
| HGH and effects | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: and if you know of any other individual who may be better suited to answering all or some of my ... A: Justin, These are very good questions to be asking, and mostly you really do not need to worry ... | |
| hgh | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: please help i bought some hgh and i want to know how can i find out if is real or fake i read on the ... A: There really is not a good way to tell which is why buying products that claim to be hGH on line is ... | |
| MultiVitamin for Bariatric Patients | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Jacques - heard you at NABN. Thanks. Do you recommend that Roux-n-y patients take 2 multivitamins ... A: It depends both on the procedure and the product. Some products are not appropriate for a RNY ... | |
| hormonal imbalance | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: ive asked you a question before and found it to be very helpful. i have another if you dont mind. ... A: I don't use Nutritional Response Testing, so I will not comment on that technique. As for helping ... | |
| foods and their effects | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Are there foods that affect the labito in male humans?if so what are they? My bride has pain in ... A: Paul, You sound like a wonderful and very caring man. My first thought is that your wife needs ... | |
| Aging-fatigue | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 71 years old and retired. I am accustomed to gardening and working in the yard a lot and I ... A: Mary, It is not normal to have such a sudden and dramatic change in your sleep habits and your ... | |
| nutrition | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Jacques, I just wanted to ask what consequences could result from my nutritional history. From the ... A: Roger, The truth is that it is very hard to know. Your skin condition could be related to poor ... | |
| Birth control pills | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if I could get your perspective of birth control pill use. I have been on ... A: Carolyn, Not all forms of hormonal birth control are the same, but the general risks are: 1) ... | |
| swimming and skin | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: i am an Indian national with a reasonably fair skin. I have started swimming in a outdoor pool since ... A: Aseem, I think of two possibilities here: 1) Perhaps there is still enough daylight when you are ... | |
| amennorhea | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to do something naturally for not getting my mentrual cycle. Previously had been on ... A: then you are not likely to be entering menopause. You would want to make sure that your have seen ... | |
| auto immune | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: i hope you can please help. im a 21 year old male. i had my thyroid checked and my tsh number is ... A: My personal belief is that if your TSH is above 3 it needs to be treated. The presence of high ... | |
| Reversing Symptoms from Accutane Treatment | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Jacques, I am writing for a friend of mine. She has been on Accutane for 8 months. This is the ... A: Anca, These symptoms you are describing are on the fairly extreme end of side effects from ... | |
| any known treatments for hearing loss? | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Jacques: I am a 36-year-old woman who had sudden hearing loss back in April when I had a sinus ... A: Melodie, There are really only two kinds of hearing loss - the kinds related to problems in the ear ... | |
| dermatitis? | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Jacques, I'm wondering if dermatitis is something that naturopathy addresses...I have a skin ... A: In almost every case of peri-oral dermatitis I have ever seen, there is a cause to be found. While ... | |
| re:Progesterone & Prolactinoma | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old female. Had hormone issues most of my life as I think back. Went through ... A: Gina, Your body will not hold on to natural hormones that long. You might have gluten intolerance ... | |
| thyroid | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i hope you can help me. im a 20 year old male. i was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. my ... A: Gurjas, I know of know case of thyroid failure reversing itself. If you knew, for example, that ... | |
| re:Progesterone & Prolactinoma | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old female. Had hormone issues most of my life as I think back. Went through ... A: Gina, While dysfunctions in cortisol have been linked to high prolactin, your test results are ... | |
| Acne supplements | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I would like your advice on which of thesesupplements would be best for moderate acne: I am looking ... A: Are you sure you have not contacted me before? This seems familiar - of course I get a lot of ... | |
| erection issue | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: i am a 20 year old male. i discovered the ability to masturbate at age 10. i did it occasionally. at ... A: Gurjas, Because you are very young, you should first rule out infection as the cause of your ... | |
| Strange Periods | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I had a question. I had gotten off the birth control pill in Nov 2008...since then my periods have ... A: Eva, Previously, your periods have been long and heavy (by your own description). A 28-30 day ... | |
| Niacin | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have read that Niacin is hard on the liver. Is Inositol Hexanicotinate a safer option than normal ... A: Tom, Nicotinic acid is is the acid form of niacin (crystalline niacin) that causes flushing and is ... | |
| Allergies & Eczema | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, I have a six year old son who has eczema and allergies. I had taken him to many doctors ... A: Pascal, Vitamin C can be very good for reducing eczema, and I am glad it is helping your son. I ... | |
| Niacin | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have read that Niacin is hard on the liver. Is Inositol Hexanicotinate a safer option than normal ... A: Tom, If you are taking niacinamide, I have not read of a case of toxicity at levels below ... | |
| Lichen Planus :( | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Doctor! I was diagnosed with Lichen Planus years ago when I was more or less 18 years ... A: Kari, What you really want to look for is something that is as much as possible aloe vera and not ... | |
| Niacin | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have read that Niacin is hard on the liver. Is Inositol Hexanicotinate a safer option than normal ... A: Niacin has two basic forms: an acid form and an amide form. The amide form (niacinamide or ... | |
| Hot Springs AR | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, I apoligize for contacting you this way, however I was not able to find a phone number ... A: No part of my family. Jacques is actually my married name. My ex-husband's family all reside in ... | |
| Goats milk protein | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Is Goats Milk Protein ok to take if you have Candida?? A: look at the nutrition facts box for the sugar/carbohydrate content. Assuming they have filtered out ... | |
| Whey protein | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Is Whey Protein safe to take if you have Candida?? ANSWER: Absolutely. You want to look for one ... A: I like the Biochem product, but as long as "sugar" is not an ingredient in either, they are both ... | |
| head pressure/pain | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: ive been in discomfort for over a month now and am looking for help. i woke up on july 8th with a ... A: Just out of curiosity, have you seen a dentist? The results form acupuncture are usually permanent, ... | |
| head pressure/pain | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: ive been in discomfort for over a month now and am looking for help. i woke up on july 8th with a ... A: Gurjas, This sounds like it was initially an infection, and might now have left you with residual ... | |
| Could I have asthma? Sorry, long post | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a 46-year-old woman with respiratory problems for eight weeks. It began suddenly with galloping ... A: I would focus on gentle things that support your immune and respiratory system. Here are some things ... | |
| Vitamin B-12 deficiency testing | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a 53yo woman with long term health issues. I was diagnosed with gastric reflux in 1982, and am ... A: Linda, These are good questions. I generally suggest that people not take their multivitamin for 48 ... | |
| digestive enzymes | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: If a person takes digestive enzymes for awhile is it true their own body stops making them? If so, ... A: Peggy, There is absolutely no scientific evidence of this being true. Supplemental enzymes merely ... | |
| Complicated Patient History | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a very complicated medical history including cancer (ovarian), Chronic Fatigue. Am currently ... A: Mel, If your thyroid is borderline or low, you should be taking a low dose of thyroid medication. ... | |
| hgh | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: hi am a 27 yrs old male i weight 190 and my height is 5/8 im looking to use nutropin hgh and i want ... A: Alex, It is hard to set an expectation because I don't know what else you are doing in terms of ... | |
| Probiotics and Salmonella | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been having stomach issues for about a month after a trip to India and recently found out i ... A: Since they have identified that you have Salmonella, it is fastest and easiest to kill it with ... | |
| lichen planus treatment | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: After nearly four months of pain, I have been diagnosed with lichen planus by a periodontist. ... A: Lauren, For most conditions there is someone compiling this kind of demographic data - often drug ... | |
| lichen planus treatment | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: After nearly four months of pain, I have been diagnosed with lichen planus by a periodontist. ... A: Lauren, It is a bit trickier, but I think you can do it. One idea would be to get an aloe vera ... | |
| Infections | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: What fruits can I eat on a candida diet? Is it ok to drink craneberry juice? I have a bacterial ... A: For a Candida diet, it is best to stick with low sugar fruits. There are not too many of them, ... | |
| Ringing in the Ears | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: A Stool sample showed I have no growth for the Good Bacteria and the report said to supplement with ... A: Tom, This is very atypical. It would be hard to know what you are reacting to. I would try one of ... | |
| lichen planus treatment | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: After nearly four months of pain, I have been diagnosed with lichen planus by a periodontist. ... A: Lauren, No one really knows why lichen planus happens - but you can't go back in time. Hormone ... | |
| Alternate advice | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I went to psychiatric nurse practitioner to get some tests my regular doctor wouldn't provide. The ... A: I don't, unfortunately. There used to be a product called E-Lyte - I was a concentrate that you ... | |
| Alternate advice | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I went to psychiatric nurse practitioner to get some tests my regular doctor wouldn't provide. The ... A: Mike, If you can relax a bit more - and get out of a "fight or flight" mode - that should happen on ... | |
| sons headaches/migranes | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My 11 yr old has been suffereing from random headaches/migranes. We did have an MRI done and they ... A: Kellyann, I would wait on any alternative treatment until you have an actual diagnosis for the ... | |
| Alternate advice | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I went to psychiatric nurse practitioner to get some tests my regular doctor wouldn't provide. The ... A: Mike, First on the depression. The product you are currently taking really does not have enough of ... | |
| Sleep/Hormone Issues? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Good morning! I wanted to get in touch regarding getting an alternative opinion on an issue. Before ... A: DHEA is only rarely androgenic in women and only if you take a lot. Many people (especially women) ... | |
| Sleep/Hormone Issues? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Good morning! I wanted to get in touch regarding getting an alternative opinion on an issue. Before ... A: Eva, When I see elevated thyroid antibodies and normal thyroid hormone levels, I don't call they ... | |
| lichen planus and aloe vera | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: As a dental hygienist I am always interested in how to treat Lichen planus and the study by ... A: The most common dose is a 0.5% cream or gel applied 3 times daily. for some frustrating reason I am ... | |
| General Anxiety | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: After having my son 3yrs. ago I have not been the same. I feel a chemical or hormonal imbalance. ... A: Heather, It can take a long time to naturally influence hormones and brain chemistry. Few of these ... | |
| Medication Sensitivity and Sensory Issues | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: When one is sensitive to medications (such as taking a normal dose is too much and/or becoming ... A: Tameka, There is no simple solutions to problems like this. Often, when people are hypersensitive ... | |
| Grapeseed extract and vitamin c | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I too read that article from 2005(?) about combining grapeseed and C(which I always take and suggest ... A: Sandy, Please forgive me - I do get a lot of email - but perhaps you were having this conversation ... | |
| Lack of menstruation | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 years old. I was on birth control pills for 5 years, and stopped taking them approximately 7 ... A: Sarah, It is unusual for someone your age to not have the return of your period after stopping the ... | |
| help with severe ocd and possibly schizophrenia | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female. I think from birth, I have always had a mild case of OCD. I would get ... A: Kelly, If this doctor is licensed in the state of California, then she has had training that would ... | |
| help with severe ocd and possibly schizophrenia | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female. I think from birth, I have always had a mild case of OCD. I would get ... A: The symptoms that you are describing are fairly serious and really should not be managed alone, ... | |
| Sleeping too much | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I never fell properly awake. My daily sleeping goes a bit like this go to bed around 10.45pm wake ... A: Billy, Despite what most people want to believe, adults really need 8 hours of sleep. My by ... | |
| Bloating and Gas | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: "Hello.I have much bloating and gas on a regular basis (I've had all medical tests done and there is ... A: Caroline, If your doctors have found no obvious answers, here are a few simple things you can try ... | |
| Bloating and Gas | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: "Hello.I have much bloating and gas on a regular basis (I've had all medical tests done and there is ... A: Before I give any general recommendations, have you worked with manipulation of your diet at all? ... | |
| about your practice | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: where is your practice as a doctor? for psychiatric- anxiety disorders do you believe in providing a ... A: I am in the US, in California. I have not taken new patients in years. My specialties have been ... | |
| Ferritin Levels | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I just received my ferritin lab results after dealing with anemia for 3 years now. My ferritin has ... A: Brenda - I wish I knew someone in your Kaiser facility. I know a lot of the South San Francisco ... | |
| Too much progesterone | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a dilemna-I dont know what to do. Most doctors I go to (even an ND) don't know what to tell ... A: Don't give up on the dietary changes. What I would really suggest, over and above the focus on low ... | |
| Too much progesterone | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a dilemna-I dont know what to do. Most doctors I go to (even an ND) don't know what to tell ... A: Ann, This sounds like a confusing problem. Hormone levels rarely become high in a young woman. ... | |
| substitute for Imitrex for headache | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I get headaches occasionally for which the usual naproxen or ibuprofen do not help. Nor do 5-HTP, ... A: Andrew, There is no sure-fire natural substance that will work for an acute headache. Imatrex is a ... | |
| Frequent Blinking | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8-year-old son who, for over a year now, has times where he blinks excessively. I took ... A: Having ruled out problems of the eye, you really need to take your son to a neurologist (please see ... | |
| Bacterial Vaginosis | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I've suffered with BV since last summer. My PCP has been prescribing me creams/gels Clindamycin and ... A: Cheryl, Usually if BV is returning, there is some way you are getting reinfected. Are you current ... | |
| natural hormones | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: what is cost of HGH? it is said hormones maintain neurotransmitter . is it true. and use of ... A: Human Growth Hormone is an injection that is available by prescription only. Depending on the dose, ... | |
| Probiotics after antibiotic treatment | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: For the past 4 weeks I have had a dull pain in my lower left abdomen, bloating, some variations in ... A: James, I do not know the product Ultimate Flora. I would take a probiotic such as Culturelle that ... | |
| Locating a Qualified ND | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm searching for a qualified ND in Colorado and I found someone who is close to me but she's not ... A: Alcie, In unlicensed states like Colorado, it is good to do your homework as you are doing now. ... | |
| amino acids administering time | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: when are AA best administered- before/after meal ? ANSWER: If you are taking amino acids ... A: For tryptophan, it is best taken either between meals or with a light carbohydrate snack. For ... | |
| Uterus Cancer | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My mother has been diagnosise with Uterus Cancer. Is there any natural cure for this A: Bernard, There are no know natural cures for any cancer (and please no not believe people who tell ... | |
| Weather realted joint pain | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Jacques, I am 37 years old and as a child had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. After recovering, I was ... A: Joint sensitivity to changes in weather are not at all uncommon. Some studies have demonstrated a ... | |
| Ph balance and yeast | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I've been suffering from extreme gas, constipation and then diarrhea almost in a cycle for the past ... A: Jennifer, Since you have had this problem for some time, the colonscopy is really your best next ... | |
| Cold or Infection | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I had what I thought was a cold for about 10 days. I had a fever for several days. To control the ... A: Doug, In the case of a cold or flu, most symptoms would be gone in 7-10 days. You may have had ... | |
| cinnamon allergies | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I've heard of people having a reaction to cinnamon called "cinnamon induced stomachitis". I was ... A: Jennifer, While I have heard of this occurring from over use of cinnamon gum or toothpaste, I have ... | |
| Graviola Dosage in Capsules | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: my mom is in chemotherapy (Avastin, Oxyloplatin, 5-FU) for a colon cancer with metastasis in the ... A: Jairo, I am not personally a big fan of graviola for cancer, so you may be asking the wrong person. ... | |
| Menstrual query | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Jacques, I'm the 23 year old hand pain enquirer with a completely different question this time. I ... A: Clotting is not usually a problem unless the clots are very large or painful to pass. These sound ... | |
| Recurrent pain in left hand | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: About 6 months ago (a vague estimate) I experienced recurrent pain in a specific area of my left ... A: it is very helpful. The location and description of your pain almost certainly makes this an issue ... | |
| Constant head pressure | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I've been having bad head pressure since Jan. 08. I went and saw a neurologist. He said that It ... A: Ann, From my way of thinking, almost everything is somehow stress-related, but these symptoms sound ... | |
| Constant head pressure | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I've been having bad head pressure since Jan. 08. I went and saw a neurologist. He said that It ... A: Ann, This sounds like it very well could be atypical migraine. The CT would have ruled out more ... | |
| Bruxism and dreamoverload | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old woman and have been suffering from bruxism for 9 years and after various tests my ... A: Tasha, This is a bit is a challenging question. The braces likely will help the bruxism when your ... | |
| Eyelashes and itchy eye | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering with itchy irritated eyelid that some mornings is swollen. I've tried natural ... A: I know the testing for Gluten can be challenging, and it does often keep people from getting it done ... | |
| Bronchiectasis | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: What is the naturopathic treatment for bronchiectasis? ANSWER: Betty, It would really depend in ... A: A good doctor would take a thorough history, review your past medical and testing records, perhaps ... | |
| psychiatric belief | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: me what i feel psychiatric illness are caused due to 1) deficiency of nutrients 2) presence or ... A: There are a lot of psychiatric illnesses out there from depression to psychosis. There could never ... | |
| omega3,6 and vitamins | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: omega 3,6 starting at 2 grams makes some digestive disturbances oily taste and heaviness. or vitamin ... A: There are several things that can account for differences in tolerance of varied levels of ... | |
| Bronchiectasis | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the naturopathic treatment for bronchiectasis? ANSWER: Betty, It would really depend in ... A: Betty, There might be several good nutritional options to both protect and improve the health of ... | |
| Bronchiectasis | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the naturopathic treatment for bronchiectasis? A: Betty, It would really depend in part on the cause (genetic, infection, cystic fibrosis, ... | |
| The Best Multivitamin for a 14 Years Old boy | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My son is 14, used to get asthma, have anxiety issues and is affraid of chocking with pills (then ... A: Hector, Emergen-C is not really intended as a complete multi, so I would not use that one. There ... | |
| Hypothyroidism | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 yr old ND student and mother of 4. I am a lifelong vegan. I was diagnosed with ... A: Since I have not examined you and do nothing more than what you have told me, I have to agree that ... | |
| lichen planus | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: JACQUES...AFTER 3YEARS AND 3 BIOPSIES I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A DIAGNOSIS OF ORAL STOMATITIS AND LICHEN ... A: Jay, I do not know that internal cleansing would be helpful for lichen planus. I am curious to ... | |
| Elimination and weight | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I am 31 year old female. Since I was a tiny child, I have had problems with my weight and ... A: Ana, If elimination is irregular, there is almost always a problem that can be fixed. You do not ... | |
| olive leaf extract | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I am about to have a baby and since being pregnant have stopped taking olive leaf extract and my ... A: The general rule I use in breast feeding is that if we would not give it to a baby or it has not ... | |
| depression and irrationality | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My name's Alexandra and I've found that over the years I've got this tingling sensation in the back ... A: Alexandra, I am wondering why you associate these symptoms with your hormones? Do they only appear ... | |
| graviola | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have prostate cancer, been treated and doing very well. I started taking Graviola for two months. ... A: Robert, Night sweats have not been reported with graviola, but quite frankly there is very little ... | |
| CAH | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Dr Jacque, I was diagnosed with Mild CAH about 20 yrs ago whereby I was put one a regime of ... A: Neeta, Have you had any recent testing to see where your hormone levels are at? The only way you ... | |
| hormones | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I got massive hair loss and went to a local hospital to do the dihydrotestosterone (DHT) test but ... A: Sesilla, Dihydrotestosterone and Testosterone are not the same...and they must not be looking the ... | |
| not ovulating and no menstrual cycle | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask your opinion on my cycle. I am not ovulating on my own, therefor not getting a ... A: The best studied herb for amenorrhea is vitex agnus castus. I would buy a standardized extract and ... | |
| Vitamin D supplementation | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: According to this article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080125223302.htm vitamin D ... A: My take on Marshall's research is not at all that he is saying that vitamin D is bad - only that he ... | |
| recurrent gallstones in bile duct | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I had gall bladder attacks for years and finally had to have my gall bladder removed in 2003. I see ... A: If you are still forming thick bile sludge with all, you are doing, you may not have a lot of ... | |
| Fish Oil Supplements | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, I noticed Dr. Oz who appears on the "Oprah" show and public television mentioning that a ... A: This is a great question. Usually the bottle of fish oil will show amount of EPA, amount of DHA, ... | |
| Fish Oil Supplements | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, I noticed Dr. Oz who appears on the "Oprah" show and public television mentioning that a ... A: I hope this will come as good news to you: 2 grams is equal to 2000 mg. So if 2 of the capsules ... | |
| Bi- Polarism | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Can manic-depressive behavior be brought into balance by naturalpathic science? If so, do you have ... A: Alexandria, Naturopathic medicine encompass a wide variety of medical practices, so I can only ... | |
| Irregular timing. | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: MY bowels are becoming irregular since a few months. Stool is slightly whitish, the yellow color is ... A: Steve, You need to get in and see a doctor quickly. The symptoms you are describing can indicate a ... | |
| Chronic muscle pain and age | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm 59 and my work environment has me on the move t/o my shift. My problem is that in the past few ... A: Ruth, Having physical pain on a routine basis is not a good thing to live with. Here are a few ... | |
| acne | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have moderate acne and my dermatologist wanted me to go on accutane. I am trying to join the air ... A: I would probably stop it and seek out a multi without iodine. They are harder to find but they are ... | |
| GBS | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: My husband was diagosed with Guillain Barre syndrome over a year ago.Some monthe later his hands ... A: Jean, Tremor is not an unusual symptom of GBS. In fact, this can be a positive sign of healing in ... | |
| Adolescent Acne | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My eleven year old daughter has acne. This year it really seems to be effecting her confidence ... A: Elizabeth, Because of your daughter's young age, many of the things we would suggest fo an adult ... | |
| acne | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have moderate acne and my dermatologist wanted me to go on accutane. I am trying to join the air ... A: Nink, This is very helpful. Here is what I would try: 1) The herb Guggul. The dose in acne is ... | |
| acne | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have moderate acne and my dermatologist wanted me to go on accutane. I am trying to join the air ... A: Let me first ask this: what else have you tried? Have you used topical remedies? Have you tried a ... | |
| Osteoporosis | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I am 27 years old and struggled with an eating disorder. As a result, I now have low bone density ... A: KC, You are young enough that you may still be able to rebuild bone - but just barely. You are ... | |
| Ear Infection | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My 2.5 year old son has just got his first ear infection and he refuses to take his cephalexin. Is ... A: Ashley, Most often, treatments that comfort are as good or better than an antibiotic. Study after ... | |
| vitamin D | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: For over-the-counter Vitamin D - is D3 and/or D2 that is usually suggested? (I realize a person ... A: Peggy, D2 and D3 are chemically quite different and have different biological activity in the human ... | |
| Gallbladder Sludge ball | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: My question concern a 5 mm gallbladder sludge ball that was found on an abdominal ultrasound about a ... A: John, There are a lot of different protocols. AF Betafood is a very good product to take with the ... | |
| Gallbladder Sludge ball | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My question concern a 5 mm gallbladder sludge ball that was found on an abdominal ultrasound about a ... A: John, I would generally advise away from any treatment that causes gallbladder contraction. The ... | |
| ulcerative colitis and food allergies | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with UC back in 2002 and was well under control with just Asacol. I had a flare in ... A: Vicki, Not only might Imuran make the test inaccurate, depending on what type of testing you had ... | |
| osteoperosis | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a 60 year old woman diagnosed with osteoporosis. I took Actonel for six months with extremely ... A: Becky, Natural medicine does not really have anything that mimics this drug class, however you ... | |
| studying natural medicine | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I have always wanted to be a registered nurse but lately I'm becoming interested in natural ... A: Nicole, It is great for you to be doing your homework before you go to school. I received my ND ... | |
| Is the a way to get one's period started using naturopathy? | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have been to OBGYN, after running tests she said I am ovulating and am not menopausal (I am 38. ... A: Ira, There are numerous natural approaches that can be used to assist in menstrual regulation. ... | |
| Do ND's take any kind of insurance? | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: Like Blue Cross PPO for example? (Blue Cross site soes not have any ND's listed, that's why I am ... A: Ira. California does license NDs and has done so for about 5 years now. Insurance coverage is ... | |
| use of dopamine supplement for insomnia | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I have had insomnia since I was a child. I'm in my 60's. For the past year it has been debilitating ... A: Gail, Dopamine in the US is a drug not a supplement, so they must be talking about something else. ... | |
| Breastfeeding & Anti-Candida Diet | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I am breastfeeding a 4 month old baby & have been struggling with recurrent nipple & vaginal thrush. ... A: Katrina, When you are breast feeding a 4 month old baby, you should probably not be on an ... | |
| Weak Feeling Coming from Stomach Area | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: For at least 6 months now or more, I wake up with, and have throughout the day, a weak feeling in my ... A: I can't really give you any prefect answers as fatigue like this can be attributed to a huge number ... | |
| Flax | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: and thank you for your willingness to help. I had a diagnosis last year of stage IIIC breast ... A: Janine, It sounds like you are doing most of the right things. There is some evidence for flax ... | |
| alopecia areata | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: my little girl who will be 5 in two weeks time has been to a specialist who told us that she has ... A: One good thing to know is that usually in a child, alopecia will reverse and not be permanent. So ... | |
| Flax | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: and thank you for your willingness to help. I had a diagnosis last year of stage IIIC breast ... A: I have to first tell you that many natural things do not work well for women on tamoxifen because ... | |
| OSTEOPOROSIS journey | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My bad cholesterol is 179, blood pressure is dropping. In August it was 113 and in Sept it was ... A: Sharon, It is almost impossible to say if your back pain will go away with what you are doing. ... | |
| Low blood pressure ?OSTEOPOROSIS | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My bad cholesterol is 179, blood pressure is dropping. In August it was 113 and in Sept it was ... A: I don't know of Fosamax lowering blood pressure, so that's not likely it. Per the question of ... | |
| tongue | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a few symptoms I am wondering if they are linked to other things. I have brittle ridged ... A: Janna, These symptoms can all be due to low thyroid function - is your hypothyroidism well-managed? ... | |
| Low blood pressure | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My bad cholesterol is 179, blood pressure is dropping. In August it was 113 and in Sept it was ... A: Sharon, You don't mention your age or any medications, but generally speaking if you are not ... | |
| Long cycles | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am 33 years old. After coming off Nuvaring in January, my cycles were 29 days until 2 months ago. ... A: Gay, Since you are already tracking this, I would go ahead and start Vitex. You ideally want a ... | |
| Long cycles | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I am 33 years old. After coming off Nuvaring in January, my cycles were 29 days until 2 months ago. ... A: This is a pretty long time to be having irregular cycles since you went off the ring. I would start ... | |
| Supplements for A 13 year old boy | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: My son is 14 and I would like him getting the bennefits of fish oil. The problem is that because of ... A: Hector, The food products that have the omega-3 oils in them are really very good. This might be a ... | |
| stomach problems , can't eat hardly anything | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have had the Colonoscopy and endoscopy, results were Positive for h-pylori and chronic acute ... A: Doug, Did the gastroenterologist not offer you an antibiotic treatment for the h. pylori infection. ... | |
| Birth Control | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I had a question. I just recieved my first shot and last shot of depo-provera yesterday afternoon. ... A: There is not much you can do to get rid of the Depo once it is there. Saunas would probably be ... | |
| depression | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: just wondering how you suggest I wean off sertraline. I hav been on it for 3 years and every time I ... A: Julie, Weaning off antidepressants is not an easy thing to do and I would hope that you would make ... | |
| pregnancy & candida | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm about 20 weeks pregnant and had my first every urinary tract infection at about 12 weeks. ... A: I am sure your doctor explained to you that it is important to not have a staph infection when you ... | |
| Metformin | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My 'doctor' (MD)put me on metformin, do you know what this medicine does and if it "takes over" for ... A: Overall, Metformin is a pretty safe drug for Type 2 Diabetes. It doesn't take over any function of ... | |
| Adhesions from previous surgeries | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Ten years ago I had to have emergency lower bowel obstruction surgery. Now, it seems I may be ... A: Brenda, There is nothing surefire that will prevent internal adhesions form happening. I would ... | |
| heart palpitations | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I just read someone else's question about heart parasites and the possibility that they have caused ... A: There are a great many causes of heart palpitations. Parasites would be an extremely uncommon cause ... | |
| Grapeseed Extract | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: My mom, 82, is one meds for cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension. Of these meds, it seems to be ... A: I would not worry about that level of vitamin C with Grapeseed extract. It can have some impact - ... | |
| parasites | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I visited South America and about 30-35 hours later became very ill once home. I had vomiting for ... A: Rosemary, You would do best to start by seeing a physican who specializes in Travel Medicine. You ... | |
| mmr & hepatitus B vaccines & tb test adverse reaction reactions | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I just took my 14 year old son to get shots that I didn't have record for because he is entering a ... A: Sheri, As a parent, it is of course normal to get concerned about a reaction you have never seen ... | |
| cracked peeling painful fingers | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My son is 19 and has dry cracked feet for multiple years. For the last few years he has had two ... A: Diane, As I am sure the dermatologist has already told you, this kind of contact dermatitis is very ... | |
| Advice about my Baby | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: i'm Qurrat from bangalore,india.i have a 9mth old baby boy and recently my husband and i have been ... A: I am always happy to have inquiries from mothers anywhere who want to provide the best and safest ... | |
| flatulence | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: over the past 3 months I have experienced increased flatulence after meal times. I understand that ... A: Darren, With the way your diet is, a digestive enzyme might really help you. I would look for a ... | |
| Potassium Limits | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, I have been studying a bit, on the internet that is, concerning sodium/potassium imbalance ... A: Mike, Potassium acts in the body as a mineral electrolyte and as such, it's levels in the body are ... | |
| sinusitis | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I saw one of your replies to using N Acetyl Cysteine as a dietary supplement for sinusitis. I have a ... A: Gijo, The combination of bromelain and quercetin (roughly 1000mg of each) does help some people - ... | |
| glandulars | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: my herbalist gave me adrenal glandular from this comopany ... A: I personally no longer recommend glandular products as I am not convinced that there is any safe ... | |
| Dizziness | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: my daughter of 24 has been light headed for around 6 years. She has had blood tests, x-rays, MRI ... A: Glenda, If they have ruled out things like anemia and common causes of vertigo, I may not be very ... | |
| Adrenal Fatigue & B5 | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My husband has what we feel is adrenal fatigue. He's not been officially diagnosed as of yet, we're ... A: Tameka, B5 can indeed have an impact on blood sugar, so he may be sensitive to this. If you don't ... | |
| Dizziness | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: my daughter of 24 has been light headed for around 6 years. She has had blood tests, x-rays, MRI ... A: Glenda, Can you describe the light-headedness for me? Does she get a sensation of spinning? ... | |
| mental disorders | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old, and I have a problem. Whenever I meet someone or talk to someone, even if I've ... A: Jackie, Some level of insecurity and distrust is part of being a teenager. However, you describe ... | |
| Threelac | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Bacillus subtilis and bacillus coagulans. Thanks Coleen A: Colleen, I have heard a little about this product, but I have to tell you that a search of ... | |
| ND education requirements | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I am very interested in Naturopathic Medicine - I have earned a Medical Degree from SABA University ... A: Jim, There is a good chance that a Naturopathic Medical school would credit you for some of your ... | |
| eye pain | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I am 33 years old and for the last year have experienced a persistant dull ache behind my left eye. ... A: Suzie, I am sure the thought of seeing another specialist might not sound thrilling, but have you ... | |
| Preschooler with Asthma | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old that gets severe asthma when he gets a cold that is reasonably bad(ie, nose gets ... A: Sharyn, In a child this age, I would also consider food allergy testing. Rather than putting him ... | |
| Saw Palmetto for Menopausal Acne | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, I'm 54, almost menopausal, plagued with acne on my face and underside of my breasts, for ... A: Go ahead and use that product up with those directions - then get the capsules. Calcium-D-Glucarate ... | |
| Cleansing for treatment-resistant conditions | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: my son is suffering from severe OCD, cystic acne and constipation. We've tried various conventional ... A: I think you are generally making some good choices, although I am against taking silver as it has ... | |
| Cleansing for treatment-resistant conditions | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: my son is suffering from severe OCD, cystic acne and constipation. We've tried various conventional ... A: You are the second or third inquiry I have recieved related to harsh bowel cleanings for OCD. I ... | |
| OCD | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: . i quit my job i have crying spells and feel like i have adrenaline flushing as well as weird tics ... A: I am not a mental health expert and all I know about you is in this email, however, from your brief ... | |
| hormones/depression | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Please forgive me as I ramble on. It is very hard to explain my feeelings. Right now I am very ... A: Michelle, I am sorry I was out of touch for a couple of days, but I am SO glad you saw a doctor and ... | |
| Low Vitamin D no energy, osteoporosis | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with low D --at a 20 and osteoporosis at 3.8 on a dexi scan. Am on 7k units ... A: Sandy, There is not a known relationship between low vitamin D and low B12. However, fatigue and ... | |
| Getting Immune System Up After Chemo | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have consulted with an ND who was non-practicing and nice enough to give me some initial advice. ... A: You are most welcome. To find an ND in your area go to www.naturopathic.org and use the search ... | |
| IBS? | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: My fiance has dark brown, smelly, runny stools averaging 5 times per week. On bad days this happens ... A: Jess, This could be IBS, but it sounds worse to me. I think he needs a second consult with a ... | |
| hormones/depression | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Please forgive me as I ramble on. It is very hard to explain my feeelings. Right now I am very ... A: While hormones can be part of both depression and weight gain, I think you have a more serious ... | |
| over 50 with thyroid cancer | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Why is the prognosis poorer for women over 50 and recently diagnosed with papillary/follicular ... A: Jeannie, It's really just a statistical thing. The most common age for getting thyroid cancers is ... | |
| Getting Immune System Up After Chemo | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have consulted with an ND who was non-practicing and nice enough to give me some initial advice. ... A: I would have a ferritin level done as part of your iron panel, and if your doctor will do it have ... | |
| high testerone level | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: how are you doing? thank you so much for being here to answer questions...i have been trying to ... A: Bring your lab results and start with your primary care doctor. If they are not familiar with this ... | |
| high testerone level | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: how are you doing? thank you so much for being here to answer questions...i have been trying to ... A: Heather, This may come across sounding harsh, but your acupuncturist clearly does not know enough ... | |
| Getting Immune System Up After Chemo | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have consulted with an ND who was non-practicing and nice enough to give me some initial advice. ... A: Janine, I think the general nutritional program you are following seems sound, although it might be ... | |
| calcium supplementation for post-menopausal women | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Can calcium supplementation increase myocardial infarction and stroke rate. A: Mary Jane, There was a single study conducted in New Zealand that did show a small increase in ... | |
| candida | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a sever case of Candida , I have used different vaginal gels like clotrimazole , ... A: If you you have done several rounds of over-the-counter treatments for candida, there is a strong ... | |
| calcium | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Jacqueline, 1. I am using bone meal as a calcium supplement. Have you ever used this and is it ... A: 1) You should never use bone meal (dolomite) as a calcium supplement. This product comes from the ... | |
| Annonacin content in Annona muricata | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I live in Amazonas - Brasil and the Annona muricata fruit (Graviola) is widely available here. ... A: Anselmo, This is still not well understood. There is both very promising research with Graviola ... | |
| benzo withdrawl | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: It all started about 5 1/2 years ago I was 18 years old, and I was on the drug Paxil... I did not ... A: Nate, You are asking a very hard question. You have a double issue of both wanting to withdraw ... | |
| Severe OCD | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: my 18 year old son has been suffering from severe treatment-resistant OCD for many years now. We've ... A: I do not really know of detox being specifically helpful for OCD, but it should not be harmful to ... | |
| Lung inflammation | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have inflammation of my lungs since November 2007 after I neglected a cold which resulted in an ... A: I think supplementally, you are starting in a good place, but I want to add a couple of things. 1) ... | |
| burning off alcohol | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Can the body burn off alcohol with exercise? Some say no and some say yes.Those who say no claim ... A: RJ, Your body can use alcohol as an energy source, but it is a poor energy source, so this is not ... | |
| odd stomach symptoms | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had a problem for a few years now, I awaken with the area just below my right rib cage ... A: Most of the symptoms you describe are very much a description of gall bladder disease. To have ... | |
| use of thymus substance | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Do you think it's safe to take "thymus substance"? It's an ingredient in "ThyAid" capsules ... A: Janet, In theory, domestic sources of these glandular substances are safe as eating meat. However, ... | |
| hormones? | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I had a baby 14 months ago. I have still not had my period, although I only stopped breast feeding ... A: OK - since you are not pregnant... My favorite herb for re-regulation of menses is Vitex Agnus ... | |
| advice | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Jacques I have been out of school for about 2years prior to getting my doctorate in naturopathy i ... A: I find my head swimming with possible answers for you. I think NDs tend to get out of school with ... | |
| Plantar Fisciitis (Heel Spur) | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have heard that there is a combination of two, either vitamen and/or mineral that if taken ... A: Judith, Plantar fascitis and heel spurs both cause similar pain, but are not the same thing. A ... | |
| Taking Supplements | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: my 18 year old son has severe OCD and we are going to start him on some supplements. For example, ... A: Irina, These are great questions. How often you increase a dose of any supplement really depends ... | |
| hormones? | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I had a baby 14 months ago. I have still not had my period, although I only stopped breast feeding ... A: Heidi, Before I offer up any advice, have you taken a pregnancy test to make sure you aren't ... | |
| Parasites? | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: The past few months, I've been feeling dizzy with a constant, annoying pressure in my head that ... A: It may not sound like fun, but I think you should try have one more stool sample done. You want to ... | |
| systemic mycoses | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, My Naturopathic Doctor had me muscle tested for gas/digestive issues. It came back with a ... A: Caroline, In general, if you are being treated for a yeast or fungus, it is usually best to avoid ... | |
| the winter crud | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: my question is about how to kill the cold virus, my son and I have both caught the really bad cold ... A: So winter "crud" is just more resilient that others. If he has clear mucous and no fever, you are ... | |
| hypothyroidism? | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female looking for a reliable doctor in Milwaukee WI. I did a survey on ... A: Jessica, Since insurance coverage varies from state to state it's pretty hard for me to advise you ... | |
| stuffy | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: It started February ninth with a cold (coughing,fever etc)it stopped for a few days and then by the ... A: Tammy, When something like this becomes chronic, there is usually an underlying cause. The two ... | |
| Alopecia Areata | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, I want to thank you for helping me with my 22 year old son who suffers from alopecia ... A: Lori - this is so interesting and I am so glad that you wrote back. What an incredibly interesting ... | |
| Lupus/schleroderma pos. @ 1.8 | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Other than sterolins, what course of action for a 73 yr. old female with Hashimoto, hives and the ... A: Brewster, These are all very serious chronic conditions. I don't even know which one of these you ... | |
| acid reflux | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I am 56 YR. OLD, W/M, and my problem is that occasionally when I have a alcoholic beverage and lay ... A: Frank, This symptom does sound like reflux. Reflux is commonly precipitated by food that irritate ... | |
| Kelp | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I started taking kelp supplements recently after a friend said they helped her hypothyroidism.. I ... A: Barry, If your thyroid checks out normal, there is a good chance that it is normal. In this case, ... | |
| Sleep and Anxiety/Depression | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I am the one going to Florida for a couple of weeks with three other adults in a motorhome. There ... A: Jane. I can imagine that the thought of being in close quarters with small children and family is ... | |
| Gentle Laxative | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I will be going to Florida for a couple of weeks. I usually get constipated when I travel and I ... A: There is a natural product designed for kids called Renew Life Buddy Bear Gentle Laxative. As an ... | |
| Excruciating Pain | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: My mother reached in a cupboard for something and suddenly had severe pain in her back. Come to find ... A: Osteoporosis is a very debilitating degenerative disease. If your mom's bones have reached this ... | |
| biliary colic | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, I recently wrote to ask about several health issues that I am experiencing. Now I'm ... A: It is VERY unusual for an adult to have biliary colic without any gallstones and without response to ... | |
| Sports Nutrition | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I used to be suffering from severe IBS but my condition has improved over the last year after ... A: Aakaash, I think it would benefit you to try to determine a few things: 1) Your protein ... | |
| Sports Nutrition | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I used to be suffering from severe IBS but my condition has improved over the last year after ... A: Aakaash, You have emailed me before with a similar question. Weight gain - even muscle gain, is ... | |
| Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I need your help. I am interested in pursuing Naturopathy as a potential career. I have been ... A: I'll do my best, but not sure how helpful this might be. If you are considering naturopathic ... | |
| Thyroid | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old female in excellent health. I am thin at 110 pounds and very active. My doctor ... A: Based on your lab studies, this treatment appears to be appropriate. However, I guess the more ... | |
| reflux, fatigue, frozen shoulder, fibroids | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Jacques, I am a 44 year old woman. I have several health conditions that concern me. I have ... A: You have several chronic and challenging health issues going on, and my first instinct is to tell ... | |
| question regarding progesterone | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I feel fortunate to find your expertise here on allexperts. Let me give you a little bit of ... A: There is no way to know if your hormones would correct themselves over time. The best thing you can ... | |
| What kinds of Supplements help aleviate PMS? | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a healthy 28year old female who suffers from pms symptoms such as severe fatigue, bloating (I ... A: Treating bad PMS can take some trial and error, but here are some things that may help: 1) Diet - ... | |
| new ND student | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any advice for ND students who are thinking ahead about setting up and being a part of ... A: Wow - there is so much advice to give it is hard to know where to start... Think carefully about ... | |
| acne | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: My 18 yr old son has mild to sometimes moderate acne and alot of blackheads. He went to a ... A: Acne in young people can be frustrating. Antibiotics sometimes offer a short-term fix, but are not ... | |
| question regarding progesterone | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I feel fortunate to find your expertise here on allexperts. Let me give you a little bit of ... A: You ask a lot of great questions here, I am going to try to answer some of them, and I will also ... | |
| pilonidal cyst | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: IS THERE ANY NATUROPATHY MEDICATION FOR TREATING A PILONIDAL CYST A: I am not aware of any known effective natural remedy for pilonidal cyst. If it is infected, the ... | |
| Sports Nutrition | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: I have been suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome since many years. Thankfully, I am on ... A: Aakaash, Ion exchange filtration is one method of making a whey protein isolate - it is the best ... | |
| Tourette + OCD | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: My son (19) was diagnosed with a mild form of Tourette + OCD. His main issues are sleeplessness, ... A: There are several good things you can try for OCD symptoms. These are some of my favorites, that ... | |
| Sports Nutrition | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome since many years. Thankfully, I am on ... A: The good news is that you have your IBS under control. Let me start with the protein question. ... | |
| dry and sensitive skin | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: I recently moved to Santa Fe, NM which is at 7200ft altitude. My skin is by nature very dry, and ... A: Elena, I may not be the best person to answer this question because skin are is not really my ... | |
| allergies | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: I am a 50 ye. old female that has recently started having allergic reactions. The first sign is ... A: Karen, Some reactions that people have that are called allergies, do not go through the part of the ... | |
| breastfeeding and cleansing | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I am breastfeeding by 10 month old baby. I have always been extremely healthy, but lately feel that ... A: Heidi, First - if you have not already done so, call your gynecologist and ask about the cream. ... | |
| headaches | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I have hyperlipidemia and want to treat it naturally. I've been taking garlic tablets, psyllium ... A: Terez, One would not expect any of these to have a rapid-enough impact to be the cause of ... | |
| Need Natural Treatments For Kidney Cancer and Poor Renal Function In Remaining Kidney | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: My husband had a open nephrectomy for kidney cancer back on October 15, 2007. It was discovered ... A: I am sure this is a very frightening situation for both you and your husband. Cancer (any kind) ... | |
| Charlie Horse | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I've been on an accupressure diet for the last 6 months and I'm happy to say that I've managed to ... A: Pete, First congratulations on your success. Weight loss of this amount is very hard to achieve, ... | |
| depression and ocd | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: At this present moment i am in a really good mood but i keep on having thoughts about suicide and ... A: Amad, Below is the answer I sent you a couple of days ago. Again, I want to stress, that ... | |
| shakey hands | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: this is a prob;em i have had for a while now but my hands shake alot sometimes worse then other ... A: If you are having spontaneous bouts of shaking or tremors in your hands, this should be evaluated by ... | |
| baby stuff nose/congestio | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: My 6-month old baby boy has had a stuffy nose/nasal congestio that seems worse in the last part of ... A: Gretchen, These are some good questions. Congestion is not uncommon in children of this age and ... | |
| rosacea | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with facial rosacea and have also recently been diagnosed with iritis. The ... A: Justine, I guess what I can tell you is that allergists are trained to look for a very discrete set ... | |
| rosacea | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with facial rosacea and have also recently been diagnosed with iritis. The ... A: This is most likely ocular rosacea, but only a doctor examining your eyes could really give that ... | |
| adrenal fatigue | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: jacques, I have recently visited a holistic doctor. I was tested for thyroid and adrenal function. ... A: Josephine, I would not be concerned about a little mercury stain on your gum. The caution to not ... | |
| adrenal fatigue | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: jacques, I have recently visited a holistic doctor. I was tested for thyroid and adrenal function. ... A: Josephine, These are all really great questions. The adrenal systems and thyroid systems often ... | |
| headaches | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I have struggled with chronic headache/migraine for many years now. I have undergone a variety of ... A: Carrie, Chronic headaches are almost never a simple thing to treat. There is almost never a single ... | |
| non healing bite | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: about three months ago, I was stung by an unknown insect on my knee. It was a painful sting, and ... A: Michael, It sounds like you were either bitten by something that was rather poisonous or that you ... | |
| baby & antibiotics | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I'm wondering if you can help me out with a baby question... I am very natural minded and was ... A: First of all, try not to be overly concerned about the long-term effects of the treatment of ... | |
| PCOS, CAH and anxiety | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I recently read a question from Kristie about PCOS and CAH. I have been diagnosed with CAH and a ... A: There is actually a a high likelihood that if you have an adult-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia ... | |
| query about anxiety neurosis | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Respected Doctor, I am 50 yrs old.I suffer from the sensation of a lump in my throat.Doctor says my ... A: Geeta, There is not much for anxiety that you can mix with the prescription medication that you are ... | |
| Obsessive compulsive disorder | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I am 70 years of age, in very good health other than the OCD, I am 5 feet and weigh 120 lbs. I've ... A: I wish I could tell you that there were some natural things that definitely worked for OCD, but as ... | |
| SEVERE leg cramping | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I have recently taken my 4th depo provera injection about 3 weeks ago. Each shot has made me very ... A: Andrea, Unfortunately, severe leg cramping is an uncommon put very painful side effect of ... | |
| candida | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: . I am 33 and a mother of a kid. I suffer from recurrent candida infection of the vagina. Diflucan ... A: Rachel, Chronic yeast infections can be really tough to treat. Garlic is really only effective if ... | |
| supplements | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 questions: Firstly, what is the difference between taking mineral supplements eg. zinc in ... A: Jane, When it comes to many nutrients, especially minerals, the form can make a difference. The ... | |
| how to stop voices | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed as a schizoaffective disorder patient and continuing drug therapy and megadose ... A: Sunny, I think I can answer some, but perhaps not all of your questions. 1) You are currently ... | |
| Explanation Needed | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Can someone please explain a.)what these herbs are b.) what they do and c.) what the amounts mean ... A: Looking at this overall formula, it is most likely intended for weight loss, specifically for the ... | |
| night leg cramps | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Jacques, I read your answer regarding mineral supplements possibly being an answer to leg ... A: Jeri, The only way to really know if you are in menopause (since you have a hysterectomy) is to go ... | |
| Auto-Immune problems, is there a common thread? | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I am writing because I am interested in understanding if there is a common thread between all of my ... A: Melanie, When the body develops a problem with auto-immunity, there is almost always an underlying ... | |
| Help with Lung Inflammation and congestion | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I have never had this happen before but I have been suffering with the following symptoms since ... A: Dorothy, I took a look at this product, and I don't see any problems with combining Respitrol with ... | |
| Balancing hormone and fertility | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Family planning has been my goal for the last 2 years and have not been successful. I wanted to ... A: Amy, What hormonal support and how much and other things (like timing) are very important if you ... | |
| alopecia areata | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: My 22year old son has had alopecia areata for 3 years. He has tried every treatment imaginable from ... A: Lori, I wish I could point you to someone who has had a lot of success with this condition with a ... | |
| alopecia areata | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: My 22year old son has had alopecia areata for 3 years. He has tried every treatment imaginable from ... A: Lori, Alopecia areata is a frustrating condition because both the cause and the treatment remain a ... | |
| Do you think I have a problem with fructose? | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: Let me first thank you for taking the time to attend to my question. I feel this particular ... A: Jonathan, I do think it is more likely that you have an issue with your stomach than with your ... | |
| Can Naturopathy help me | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I am acidity and acid reflux problem and that led to internal hemmoroids and anal fissures. I am ... A: Chandra, Digestive problems are often well managed by naturopathic care. Reflux and acid ... | |
| Leg Cramps While Excercising | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have been an athelete my whole life and recently (the last 9-10 months) I have been experiencing ... A: Ted, Muscle cramping is not usually related to protein intake. More commonly, it is an issue with ... | |
| Do you think I have a problem with fructose? | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: Let me first thank you for taking the time to attend to my question. I feel this particular ... A: I look forward to your update. As an addendum, if you are really concerned about your liver being ... | |
| Muscle pain | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been having a very strange pain in my butt muscles. If I walk for more than a few feet, it ... A: The cause of this kind of pain is almost always a problem that originates in the lower part of the ... | |
| Do you think I have a problem with fructose? | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: Let me first thank you for taking the time to attend to my question. I feel this particular ... A: Jonathan, I really think you would be better off with a food-based elimination diet, given your ... | |
| Do you think I have a problem with fructose? | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: Let me first thank you for taking the time to attend to my question. I feel this particular ... A: Jonathan, If you are concerned about medical foods, than you should not use them. You can adapt an ... | |
| UTI | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: There would seem to be significant empirical and other evidence supporting the over-use of ... A: Wayne, UTIs are usually not self-limiting and do require some sort of treatment. In a child, the ... | |
| Do you think I have a problem with fructose? | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Let me first thank you for taking the time to attend to my question. I feel this particular ... A: Jonathan, While these are certainly valid concerns, a product like UltraClear is designed ... | |
| Do you think I have a problem with fructose? | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Let me first thank you for taking the time to attend to my question. I feel this particular ... A: It is always frustrating to have a chronic problem for which answers seem elusive. The good news ... | |
| Follow-up question about guanabana and cancer | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: On 8/30/2006 you answered a question about the use of guanabana tea for cancer treatment. I just ... A: Adam, Herbs, like most modern medicines, tend to have fairly discrete uses, and can also have ... | |
| Physical Assessments By NDs? | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I live in Connecticut. I took your earlier advice and made contact with a Naturopath in my state. I ... A: Frank, The best place to look is the website for the state association: www.cnpa.org I would ... | |
| I Need To Stay Alert And Awake | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I am forced to work two jobs (including an overnight one). I am able to sleep like 4 hours between ... A: Unfortunately, the best thing for staying alert and healthy is regular sleep. However, if work does ... | |
| Physical Assessments By NDs? | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I live in Connecticut. I took your earlier advice and made contact with a Naturopath in my state. I ... A: Frank, While everyone practices differently, I think that most NDs do rely at least partially on ... | |
| Nonulcer Dyspepsia | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have just been diagnosed with nonulcer dyspepsia. I am now reading up on it and wondered what I ... A: Non-ulcer dyspepsia can be treated naturally in many cases. If your doctor recommended an ... | |
| aches and pain | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: ....... my question is my right arm between my elbow and shoulder hurt sometimes so bad that i cant ... A: Cheryl, For physical aches and pains, it is sometime hard to help without doing a physical exam. ... | |
| eye inflammation | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I am 69 years old and in good health except for a chronic eye inflammation due, I am told, to a ... A: Mary, One thing you may want to consider - if no one has mentioned this previously - is going to ... | |
| eye inflammation | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I am 69 years old and in good health except for a chronic eye inflammation due, I am told, to a ... A: Mary, There are several natural things you can consider for dry eyes, but I have a question for you ... | |
| Angioedema | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: For some reason, probably related to food or environment, I get episodes of angioedema. The sites ... A: Naturopathic medicine is often known for succeeding with chronic conditions where conventional ... | |
| Naturopathic help for bruxism | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I have bruxism (been grinding and clenching my teeth for years) and have dental intervention in the ... A: If you have jaw popping, even if it is painless, you essentially have an issue with your TMJ. Some ... | |
| Imuran for Crohns | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with crohns disease and prescribed Imuran . i know this is immunosupprssive ... A: There are many good things you can do to support yourself - both for your Crohn's disease and for ... | |
| fitness supplements | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: Brief outline of me: 39 yr old male, good health (thankfully), exercise 4-5 times per week, no ... A: Matthew, Let me first say that I don't think of myself as a sports nutrition expert. So I will ... | |
| take supplements before bed? | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking pro-biotics for digestion,and guggul and coleus forskoli to help my sluggish ... A: Barry, It depends on lot on what you are taking. Some things may be better absorbed with food - ... | |
| Leg cramps, "Charlie Horse" | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Retired DVM, 75 years old, polio survivor, unable to exercise enough to control weight because of ... A: Leg cramps can have a lot of origins. If they are only at night, I often think of minerals. The ... | |
| alopecia areata | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who suffers from alopecia areata. is there any cure or treatment that's really ... A: Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease. Studies have shown effective treatment with steroids, ... | |
| New Vitamin D Deficiency issue | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I am an RNY gastric bypass patient - 18 months out, and take in daily supplements of Calcium ... A: Deborah, Let me apologize for the delay in response - I have 2 About accounts and thought that they ... | |
| Probiotics | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to sort out what a "good probiotic" is. Two questions baffle me. Unfortunately, most ... A: Dan, I have taken a while to answer your qustion because I was trying track down a recent study ... | |
| higher than normal testosterone | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what can be done (naturally) for both PCOS and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. ... A: Kristie, Even being slightly overweight can significantly contribute to PCOS. The typical ... | |
| higher than normal testosterone | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: Just need some insight on what would be done to treat my symptoms - Higher than normal levels of ... A: Kristie, It really depends on the cause of the elevated testosterone. PCOS, as you mention, is the ... | |
| DGL (deglycerinated) licorice | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: Jacques, My father is about age 80 and suffers from chronic nausea, constipation and acid reflux. ... A: Douglas, DGL or deglycinerated licorice root, is a special form of licorice that has been ... | |
| Plant Enzymes | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: Can plant enzymes give you a migraine if you are allergic? I have been experiencing head pain a few ... A: Tricia, The head pain you describe does not really sound like a migraine - which is usually intense ... | |
| skin problem | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: In answer to your questions is the following information. 1) Further description of the condition. ... A: Lynnie, Skin problems like this can be very challenging in that many conditions can look similar to ... | |
| skin problem | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: My partner is suffering from cracking and bleeding fingers. Mostly the fingertips but now it is ... A: Any condition that affects the hands tends to be very painful, and should be addressed quickly. The ... | |
| digestion problems | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a problem with my stomach that doctors were not able to help me and wanted to ask for your ... A: It sounds to me like the major problem you have is in your digestive system. I understand your ... | |
| Plant Enzymes | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I understand you can take plant enzymes even if you do not have digestive problems, it's purpose is ... A: Tricia, The general use of plant-derived enzymes to augment normal digestion is a very safe thing ... | |
| colon detox | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: <<3) Find out if your thyroid is OK. Subclinical thyroid disease is a very common cause of chronic ... A: To check for thyroid disease, the most simple test is a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). This ... | |
| Natural meds for mental health issues | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and some others over the years and I am not ... A: I am first and foremost sorry to hear that you are struggling. The good part is that now that you ... | |
| Skin/Heat rash on child | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. J, I live on the coast in NE Brazil. I have a 2 month old daughter that has been ... A: Douglas, I would love to know a few more things before I comment. Rashes are tough to consult on ... | |
| bronchial asthma | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: Has them been a cure discovered for bronchial asthma yet or something that controls it very well? ... A: In natural medicine, we tend to look at asthma as a symptom, not necessarily a condition unto ... | |
| headaches and allergies | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: Jacques, Thank you for volunteering your time. At the risk of being verbose I will give you a brief ... A: You are struggling with two chronic and relatively stubborn health issues. Both allergies and ... | |
| Request for Articles | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I am the Vice Chairman of the Institute of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (INYS), Bangalore, India set ... A: I would happily consider writing an article for your publication. I could also offer introductions ... | |
| ph balance | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: Is ph balance in the body crucial for health?? If you don't think so, I appreciate your ... A: pH Balance is important for the body because the health of our tissues and the functions of many of ... | |
| eating spicy foods | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: The kind of foods that bother me are anything with curry or chili peppers. I don't generally eat a ... A: Scott, As this is a relatively new problem, my first concern would be that you may have gastritis ... | |
| eating spicy foods | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I experience a lot of pain making bowel movements after eating spicy foods, even those that only ... A: Scott, It would be helpful to me to know the following: 1) What kinds of spices bother you? 2) Is ... | |
| natural help for mouth problem | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: It's very distracting and annoying. My mouth / tongue looks pretty normal besides it being a bit ... A: I think it unlikely that you have developed a problem in your mouth related to a nutritional ... | |
| Graviola/guanabana | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: This plant has been tested by orthodox med and found to be effective in attacking many types of ... A: These are some very interesting questions. The traditional use of graviola did not include use in ... | |
| osteoporosis | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I have been on actonel, for 4 months with some not so good side effects. Do you help and guide ... A: While there are natural options for improving bone health, how effective they will be depends ... | |
| parasite detox | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I am a 58 year old woman. I take two medications estradiol and a beta blocker to control ... A: I am going to answer your general question regarding parasite detox to start with. If this answer ... | |
| Bach Flower Therapy | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: Could you please give me an insight about the controversial flower therapy developed by Dr. Bach? Is ... A: Fabio, The Bach Flower Remedies were developed in the early 1900's by Dr Edward Bach. There are 38 ... | |
| acne in a very healthy 22 year old-- time to cleanse? | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: ok, thats what i figured. but, id like to be self-sustainable after this... is it possible that ... A: Ethan, I wish I had a great answer for this. Environment/toxic burden is not likley to be 100% of ... | |
| acne in a very healthy 22 year old-- time to cleanse? | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: my naturopath suggested a food allergy test,i may go ahead and do it. as for a cleanse, ive read a ... A: Ethan, That is really more of a liver flush than a cleanse or detox, and would not be expected to ... | |
| detoxification cleanse | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: Our son is a healthy 10 year old boy with adhd. He is extremely hyperactive. He reads at a third ... A: I applaud your efforts to work to find some healthy solutions for your son. I would like to make a ... | |
Naturopathy
Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer any question related to conditions treated by naturopathic medicine and how they might be approached. These would include (but are not limited to) allergies, arthritis, depression/anxiety, autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel, PMS, menopause, hormone dysfunction, chemical sensitivity, headache, and chronic pain. I am also happy to discuss naturopathic therpaies including herbal/botanical medicine, medical nutrition, diet therapy, detoxification, manipulation, hydrotherapy, and natural hormone replacement. I would also welcome questions on naturopathic philosophy, licensure, scope of practice and education
Experience
I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) with ten years of experience. The focus of my work has been in women's health, obesity and pain, but I have treated all conditions. I currently see private patients, consult in the natural products industry, formulate product for a medical nutrition company, write for several publications, and speak across North America. I additionaly serve on the medical advisory board of several companies and non-profit organizations.
Organizations
California Naturopathic Doctors Association (member and past board member)
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (member)
National Nutritional Foods Association (member)
Obesity Actional Coalition (Medical Advisory Board)
Samueli Canter for Integrative Medicine at University of California, Irvine (Board Member)
Publications
Nutrition and the MD, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Bariatric Times, Today's Dietitian, Integrative Health Retailer
Education/Credentials
Lewis and Clark College
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
Awards and Honors
Health Professional of the Year (2004) - Bariatric Support Centers International
Past/Present clients
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