| 03/28/2007 - Best of both worlds |
| For most women battling menopause and the nightmarish symptoms that come along with it, it's not so much about why or how a remedy works to relieve their hot flashes, so long as it DOES. |
 |
| 03/28/2007 - The best bet for that worst-case scenario |
| Q: I read your letter the other day regarding natural ways to keep mosquitoes away in order to prevent West Nile virus. I suppose I'm a worst-case-scenario thinker, but are there any natural options for treating West Nile if it should occur? |
|
| 03/22/2007 - The heart of the matter |
| Q: I had a checkup with my doctor last week. My cholesterol levels and homocysteine levels checked out just fine, but my C-reactive protein levels are high. Should I be worried about my heart health? |
|
| 03/22/2007 - Unsolved mysteries |
| Every once in awhile, disease prevention can be a "one-step-forward, two-steps-back" proposition. Over the past several decades, there's been a heavy focus on heart disease prevention by way of lowering cholesterol levels... |
|
| 03/21/2007 - Bloodsuckers beware |
| Q: "I'm very concerned (as I'm sure many other readers are) about the West Nile virus. I've found that if I take Kyolic odorless garlic, 600 milligrams per tablet, two tablets each morning, it keeps mosquitoes away. |
|
| 03/21/2007 - Button up |
| I talked the other day about the media attention surrounding olive oil. Well, not too far behind it you'll find mushrooms. |
|
| 03/19/2007 - Darling of the press |
| When a food gets the kind of press olive oil has gotten over the years, it's usually worthwhile to see what all the fuss is about. |
|
| 03/19/2007 - On pins and needles |
| Q: I have been bothered with diabetic peripheral neuropathy for the last six years or so... I'm taking several mainstream treatments for it. But I'm wondering if there are any natural therapies that could be used... |
|
| 03/15/2007 - Once bitten, twice shy |
| I find myself doing it all the time, usually the result of nervous energy. By now, I've chalked it up to a bad habit -- one of those things I know I shouldn't do, but never really make a conscious effort to stop. I'm talking about nail biting... |
|
| 03/15/2007 - Weaning off the bottle |
| Q: Yesterday my daughter told me I should stop buying bottled water because the plastic bottles are toxic. I thought bottled water was healthier than drinking fluoridated, chlorinated tap water, so now I'm thoroughly confused... |
|
| 03/14/2007 - Sibling rivalry |
| When you're considering your disease risk factors, family history is almost always at the top of the list. We've all been taught that if you have a close relative with a particular disease, your risk of that disease also goes up. |
|
| 03/14/2007 - Singing silver's praises |
| Q: My wife started taking colloidal silver with good results. She gave some to my grandsons, and they had good results... |
|
| 03/12/2007 - Getting to know you |
| Herbal medicine is a fascinating field with all sorts of complexities that scientists will forever be studying. |
|
| 03/12/2007 - Taking a bite out of vitamin D deficiency |
| Q: My teeth have been aching quite a bit lately. I went to my dentist, but he didn't find anything wrong. Do you have any ideas about what might be causing it? |
|
| 03/07/2007 - Toxicity in Plastics |
| Back in July 2006, Dr. Wright wrote a Nutrition & Healing article about the dangers of a chemical called bisphenol A, which can be found in many plastics. |
|
| 03/05/2007 - D is for "Duh" |
| If you're a long-time Nutrition & Healing subscriber, you've probably read Dr. Wright's articles on vitamin D... |
|
| 03/05/2007 - The sweet solution for healthy teeth |
| Q: My children had a lot of cavities when they were growing up, and I would hate for my grandkids to have the same problem. Is there anything my children and I can do to keep it from happening? |
|
| 03/01/2007 - Mountains and molehills |
| Just when I'm sure that natural and nutritional medicine is doomed to remain underappreciated, underused, and underacknowledged by the mainstream, I always seem to come across a piece of news that rekindles my optimism. |
|
| 03/01/2007 - Get what you pay for |
| Q: Last time I had a cold, I tried Echinacea, but I didn't notice a difference. Does it really work? |
|
|
|
|
