| 09/27/2007 - Joining forces |
| One of the most fascinating aspects of natural medicine is how vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients work together in the body. It's a complex web of interactions that we'll probably never fully understand. But that's no reason to stop trying. |
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| 09/27/2007 - Launch a three-pronged attack on Alzheimer's |
| Q: What are your dosing guidelines for fish oil, natural hormones, and lithium to prevent Alzheimer's disease? |
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| 09/26/2007 - Juice with a twist |
| Horny goatweed isn't the only thing with some new tricks up its sleeve lately. There's also a new twist pomegranate juice... |
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| 09/26/2007 - For good measure |
| Q: I am a long time reader who is confused by something. Some supplements are recommended in milligrams and some in IU. How do they differ and are they convertible? |
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| 09/24/2007 - A bone to pick |
| There's just something about horny goatweed that brings out the maturity level of a 12- year-old in all of us... |
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| 09/24/2007 - Rash decision |
| Q: Is there a natural way to treat poison ivy? |
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| 09/20/2007 - All the pros, none of the cons |
| I just don't want to see probiotics get typecast solely as a natural route to regularity. While this is one of their major health benefits, there's a lot more they can do, including some things you might not expect... |
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| 09/20/2007 - Sugar: the good, the bad, and the ugly |
| Q: I always thought sugar was bad for you, but I've heard some interesting things about sugar cane extract lately that seem to imply that it might actually be good for you. Could this possibly be true? |
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| 09/19/2007 - Catching up on a head start |
| If I were to tell you that new research suggests that most adults are seriously deficient in a single vitamin, chances are you'd immediately think of one of the "big name" nutrients -- vitamin D, vitamin C, folic acid. |
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| 09/19/2007 - Figuring out fiber |
| Q: My doctor is always telling me I need more fiber. This might be a silly question, but what exactly is fiber and why is it so good for you? |
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| 09/17/2007 - Organic tomatoes go on the defensive |
| From a safety standpoint, there's no arguing that organic produce is worth the extra few cents supermarkets charge for it. |
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| 09/17/2007 - Gluten for punishment |
| Q: I see more and more products on the market labeled as gluten-free. Why such an increase? |
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| 09/13/2007 - All in your head |
| Recently a group of forward-thinking researchers decided to see what was happening at the other end of the retina -- and if lutein and zeaxanthin are as important to the brain and cognitive function as they are to vision. |
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| 09/13/2007 - A kinder, gentler cure for Peyronie's disease |
| Q: I have Peyronie's disease and my doctor told me that surgery is the only way to cure it. I was hoping you might have some information on a natural remedy that I could try first. |
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| 09/12/2007 - Loophole labeling |
| How else do you explain that they're resorting to out-and-out trickery to get us to buy their wares? |
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| 09/12/2007 - IBS relief without Zelnorm |
| Q: I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and have been very tempted to try the new drug Zelnorm. I saw your tip suggesting peppermint oil, which I have found helpful. Any further suggestions? |
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| 09/10/2007 - Fit to print |
| I always feel a slight pang of environmental guilt when I hit the "print" button on my computer. Until I read about the findings of a recent study showing that printing could be killing more than just lots of innocent trees. |
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| 09/10/2007 - Gone for good |
| Q: The arthritis in my hands is getting worse. Is there anything out there can cure arthritis altogether? |
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| 09/06/2007 - Tough cell |
| Sight is arguably our most valuable sense, and one most people are absolutely terrified to lose. Which is why scientists were so excited recently when they discovered a potential cure for blindness. |
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| 09/05/2007 - The price of de-naturing nature |
| Q: Even though I'm already convinced mainstream drugs aren't good for me, I'm still curious as to why they're so expensive. |
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