| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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