| 01/31/2008 - Wolf in sheep's clothing |
| I think it's safe to say that most of us would rather deal with a little heartburn than have a heart attack. But if you trust what the FDA is saying, you don't have to make that choice. |
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| 01/31/2008 - Aging gracefully -- and healthfully |
| Q: A neurologist told us she doesn't think Mother has Alzheimer's disease...She takes a multiple vitamin-mineral tablet, as well as some memory supplements, but none of this seems to make any difference. Is there anything else I can do? |
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| 01/30/2008 - Sticky situation |
| When the typically drug-friendly FDA recommended last October that parents stop giving children over-the-counter cough and cold medications, everyone took notice -- and the search for safe alternatives began. |
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| 01/30/2008 - Silence is golden |
| Q: After reading your advice on avoiding gallbladder surgery by eliminating allergies, I'm happy to say that I haven't had a gallbladder attack in months. What are your thoughts on gallstone surgery after allergy elimination? |
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| 01/28/2008 - Milk shake-up |
| Dr. Wright has said it before and a new study from the University of Liverpool warrants him saying it again: "Milk is for baby cows, not for baby humans" -- or adult humans, for that matter. |
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| 01/28/2008 - Getting out of an early Grave's |
| Q: Do you have any information on natural cures for Grave's disease? |
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| 01/24/2008 - Shot down |
| Until now, the choice has been ours as to whether or not we subject ourselves -- or our families -- to an annual flu shot. But that all could change very quickly. |
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| 01/24/2008 - Putting the brakes on thinning hair |
| Q: I am a 32-year-old female, and have been losing my hair for the past few years, but now it is very sparse. I have read your advice about taking omega-3s and I do take fish oil capsules. I'm wondering if there is anything else can I do? |
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| 01/23/2008 - Rub-a-dub-dub, danger in the tub |
| A recent study conducted at the University of California, Davis, uncovered that one of the chemicals commonly added to antibacterial soaps can interfere with normal hormonal activity in the body. |
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| 01/23/2008 - The miracles of magnets |
| Q: I would like to know more about the MME procedure you mentioned a few weeks ago... |
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| 01/21/2008 - The importance of being "useless" |
| Imagine how different life would be if people just discarded or brushed off things they didn't understand. You probably wouldn't be reading this e-mail right now -- or even own a computer, for that matter. |
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| 01/21/2008 - Fighting fibromyalgia with nature |
| Q: My wife recently was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Do you have any information to help this condition? |
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| 01/17/2008 - Detour on the road to recovery |
| Those winter bouts with colds and the flu may be more dangerous than anyone realized. But it's not necessarily being sick that can hurt you -- it's recovering. |
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| 01/17/2008 - Should you go low? |
| Q: I know that you think that there is no single diet that works for everyone, but I'm considering trying the low-carb approach to help me lose weight. What are your thoughts on this? |
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| 01/16/2008 - Stevia wonder |
| As it turns out, stevia may be much more than a sugar substitute. In fact, it has something going for it that none of the other sweeteners do: Stevia is actually good for you. |
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| 01/16/2008 - Multiple choice |
| Q: I know I should be taking a multivitamin, but the health food store I go to has a whole aisle devoted just to various brands of multis. With all the options, I'm not exactly sure where to start. How can I find the best one? |
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| 01/14/2008 - Check mate |
| It doesn't surprise me that patients are pawns in the ongoing chess match the pharmaceutical industry is playing with the health care system. |
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| 01/14/2008 - Reliable source |
| Q: Can you tell me some low glycemic sources of potassium that I might add to my diet? |
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| 01/10/2008 - Attitude adjustment |
| If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, age is right there behind it. A new study out of UCLA found that people's attitudes about aging had a significant impact on how they felt and behaved physically. |
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| 01/10/2008 - Off to a good start |
| Q: My doctor would like me to take medication to lower my blood pressure, but I got him to agree to let me try a natural approach first. I have started exercising, but I'm wondering what else can I do to avoid the blood pressure medicine? |
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| 01/09/2008 - Garnishing favor |
| When it comes to green tea's health benefits, I always assumed it was best to be a "purist" and to drink it without any of the bells and whistles many people add to their hot beverages. But I was wrong (not the first time, and very likely not the last). |
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| 01/09/2008 - Passing through |
| Q. Could you please explain the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber? |
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| 01/07/2008 - Knives and needles |
| If you go in for surgery, you're going to come out with more than just an incision: You're bound to leave the hospital with a prescription for some sort of painkiller. |
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| 01/07/2008 - Give and take |
| Q: Your articles and eTips talk about studies on various vitamins and supplements. But you don't always state the amount of supplement used. I want to try the natural approaches you recommend, but how do I know how much I should take? |
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| 01/03/2008 - Leaving well enough alone |
| There's a whole new food chain on the horizon and I'm a little afraid of who -- or what -- is going to end up at the bottom of it... |
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| 01/03/2008 - Rash decision |
| Q: I have eczema on my elbows, knees, and sometimes my hands. It usually gets worse around this time of year, so I'm hoping you can give me some information on natural remedies I can try before resorting to the steroid cream that I was prescribed. |
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| 01/02/2008 - Taming of the flu |
| By now you've probably already made the decision about whether or not to get a flu shot. But the jury may still be out on how you'll treat the flu if you or someone in your family does happen to come down with it. |
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| 01/02/2008 - The magnet therapy that has some nerve |
| Q: What can I do to manage the burning and tingling that I have from peripheral neuropathy? |
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