| 09/28/2006 - The high cost of gum disease |
| Severe gum disease is not just bad for your breath - it's bad for your wallet, too. A recent study found that untreated periodontal disease can increase health care costs -- and not just in dental care, but in the amount you will pay for hospital care. |
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| 09/28/2006 - Sudden hair loss in females |
| Q: I am a 28-years-old woman, and my hair is suddenly thinning. I have heard of this happening to men, but not to women. What can I do? |
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| 09/27/2006 - Vaccines - Worth a shot? |
| Vaccines are a touchy subject in the alternative health world. And the more I read about them -- and their shortcomings -- the more I understand why. This time of year, the vaccine most of us have on our minds is the ever-elusive flu shot. |
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| 09/27/2006 - Testosterone levels and health |
| Q: I read the eTip the other day about how low testosterone levels can increase death risk. While I believe in the value of bio-identical testosterone, I don't have a natural medicine doctor anywhere close to where I live. |
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| 09/25/2006 - Bad medicine - Drug mistakes are common, dangerous |
| I can just see it now: the pharmacist squinting in an attempt to decipher the chicken scratch on the prescription you've just handed him. Is that 10 milligrams or 10 micrograms? Premarin (a hormone) or Primaxin (an antibiotic)? |
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| 09/25/2006 - Eye floaters |
| Q: Do you know of a natural cure for eye floaters? I would be so thankful if you would help me. |
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| 09/22/2006 - Macular Degeneration |
| Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a debilitating eye disease that affects about 1.75 million people in the United States alone, and, according to the National Eye Institute, that number could double by 2010. |
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| 09/21/2006 - Back to school tips |
| I've never met a parent who didn't want their children to do well in school. So when I read Kerry Bone's article on how herbs can actually help boost IQ and test scores, I knew it would strike a chord with those who have kids heading back to school. |
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| 09/21/2006 - Are Saunas Healthy? |
| Q: I just joined my local fitness club and am considering using the sauna they have there. I know you wrote something several years ago regarding saunas, but I can't seem to remember whether you're for or against them. |
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| 09/20/2006 - Natural Psoriasis Relief |
| Scientists at the Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in Rochester, New York, have found a natural treatment for mild-to-moderate cases of psoriasis. |
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| 09/20/2006 - Healing broken bones |
| Q: My grandson injured his arm playing in a little league game. Is there anything that can heal a bone fracture faster so he can get back in the game? |
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| 09/15/2006 - Heat for pain relief |
| If you've had your fair share of sore, aching muscles over the years, I'm sure you know how soothing heat can be. For years doctors thought that heat simply offered those in pain comfort or increased the blood flow to the painful area. |
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| 09/15/2006 - Natural IBS Relief |
| Q: My wife has irritable bowel syndrome. Is there something nutritionally she could do to help her condition?
JVW: While IBS is not "all in your head" as some mainstream practitioners might suggest, certain psychological factors can make it worse. |
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| 09/13/2006 - Low testosterone levels |
| Dr. Wright isn't really one to say "I told you so" -- so I'll do it for him. Last month the Archives of Internal Medicine published a study stating that low levels of testosterone actually increase the risk of death in men. |
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| 09/13/2006 - Run down by the run-around |
| Q: I've tried to get information about how my husband and I can use the supplements you've written about in your newsletter, but when I called the number printed in the issue, the person I spoke to said I would have to call your dispensary. |
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| 09/11/2006 - Tylenol: A prescription for liver damage |
| We've known for years that Tylenol can cause liver damage if it's used over a long period of time, but a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that it's much worse than we expected. |
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| 09/11/2006 - Thyroids and Weight Loss |
| Q: Is there a link between thyroids and weight loss?
As strange as this might sound, an overactive thyroid can cause weight loss, while at the same time boosting your appetite. |
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| 09/08/2006 - Cancer, Vitamin D, and Sunshine |
| I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Timing is everything." It turns out that saying holds true for the timing of cancer diagnoses. |
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| 09/08/2006 - A question about grand mal seizures |
| Q: My 52-year-old son had a grand mal seizure recently and will have to remain on seizure medication for the rest of his life. Are there any natural alternatives for him? |
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| 09/06/2006 - The war on holistic MDs -- Choosing Sides |
| If you've been following Dr. Wright's "War on Holistic MDs" series, you know just how bad it's gotten. |
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| 09/06/2006 - De-hyping ADHD |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I don't want to put him on Ritalin if I can help it. Is there anything else I can do for him? |
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| 09/04/2006 - Potential Dangers of Plastic Bottles |
| Dr. Wright told you in the July issue of Nutrition & Healing that all plastic bottles and packaging could increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. |
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| 09/04/2006 - Excessive Sweating Question |
| Q: I have a friend who is desperate to find an answer for continuous sweating on her abdomen and arms. What can she do to stop it? JVW: A number of factors can cause excessive sweating. |
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| 09/01/2006 - Preventing Diabetes |
| Sixty million Americans are at-risk for developing diabetes - but it's not an inevitable fate that you have no choice but to succumb to. We know that diet and lifestyle changes can make a huge difference in preventing diabetes. |
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| 09/01/2006 - Kidney Care |
| Q: I have lost about 80 percent of my kidney function. Do you have any recommendations on how to prevent my kidney from receiving further damage? |
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