| 12/31/2008 - New report offers Dr. Wright's best weight loss tips |
| A professor from Glasgow University's Faculty of Medicine to claimed that "food and supplement products targeting weight loss are ineffective and misleading for consumers." |
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| 12/31/2008 - The safe way to suppress a cough |
| Q: Now that children's cold medicines are considered dangerous, is there anything I can give my son that's safe and will help alleviate his cough so that he (and I) can get some sleep? |
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| 12/29/2008 - FDA targets Bayer for making unsupported claims about two of its products |
| The latest company to find itself in the hot seat is Bayer. According to the FDA, the pharmaceutical giant is making unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits of two of its recently released products. |
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| 12/29/2008 - Lithium lift |
| Q: My sister was diagnosed with cancer several months ago and the chemotherapy has destroyed her white blood cell count. I was wondering if you have any information on natural ways to do that? |
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| 12/24/2008 - Many cosmetics and skin care products contain hazardous chemicals |
| We spend a lot of time thinking and talking about what we put into our bodies, but not nearly as much on what we put on them. But there are a lot of potential hazards hiding in those lotions, crèmes, and cosmetics we all use on a daily basis. |
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| 12/24/2008 - Herpes' helping hand |
| Q: You wrote an article on erectile dysfunction. Within that article you talk about supplementing with L-arginine. But you also state, "However, if you have any form of herpes, you should consult your physician before supplementing with L-arginine." |
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| 12/22/2008 - Herbal remedy proves to be as effective as prescription antidepressants |
| A review evaluated the results of 29 different studies on the role of the herb St. John's wort in depression. |
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| 12/22/2008 - Pain relief without the risk |
| Q: Does white willow bark, like aspirin, cause gastrointestinal bleeding? |
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| 12/18/2008 - The first city to have fluoride added to its water supply now questions the chemical's safety |
| Grand Rapids was actually the first city in the world to have fluoride added to its public water supply. But now, after more than 60 years, public health officials in the city are rethinking the practice. |
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| 12/18/2008 - The unexpected culprits behind rheumatoid arthritis |
| Q: I would appreciate any information you can give me in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Thank you. |
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| 12/17/2008 - FDA under scrutiny for its conclusions about bisphenol A |
| According to an article in The New York Times, "A scientific panel has issued a blistering report against the Food and Drug Administration, saying it ignored important evidence in reassuring consumers about the safety of…bisphenol A." |
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| 12/17/2008 - The yolk's on us |
| Q: I read your article on the potential danger of scrambled eggs. I do not scramble my eggs but I like to break the yolk of the egg while I am frying it. Is that as bad? |
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| 12/15/2008 - Using pain relievers to combat frequent headaches may end up causing them. |
| Believe it or not, relying on medication to alleviate your headaches may actually end up causing them. |
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| 12/15/2008 - Heal the burn |
| Q: I always get a dark scar on my body whenever I get a cut or a burn. Is there something that you know of that I can use to get rid of these ugly scars? |
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| 12/11/2008 - New study shows that searching the Internet boosts brain activity. |
| Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles found that searching the Internet actually stimulated the brain in more ways than reading. |
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| 12/11/2008 - Releasing the trigger |
| Q: My father, sister, and myself have been or are still afflicted with something referred to as "trigger finger." Do you have any suggestions as to what could be done at this point? |
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| 12/10/2008 - The most popular vegetable choices in the U.S. don't offer cancer-preventing benefits |
| According to a recent study published in the journal Food Chemistry, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and other dark greens have the highest anti-cancer potential found in produce. |
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| 12/10/2008 - The elements of lithium supplementation |
| Q: I have a question about taking low dose lithium. Which is the correct type and amount that I should be looking at? |
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| 12/08/2008 - New study offers scientific proof about tanning beds' ability to boost vitamin D levels |
| Tanning beds can help boost vitamin D levels -- if their bulbs emit the right type of UV light. |
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| 12/08/2008 - Questioning K |
| Q: I've read several of the eTips that mention the health benefits of vitamin K. However, when I went to the health food store to buy some, I saw that there were several different versions -- K1, K2, or K3. Can you explain the difference between them? |
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| 12/04/2008 - Deficiency of a certain vitamin linked to Parkinson's disease |
| Recently vitamin D added another item to its lengthy roster of benefits. |
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| 12/04/2008 - Vitamins and breast feeding: Do's and don'ts |
| Q: My daughter is about to have her first child and plans on breast feeding. She's always been very interested in natural health and has taken supplements for years. I'm just wondering if she should take them while she's nursing. |
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| 12/03/2008 - The FDA objects to pre-emption – but not for the reasons you might hope… |
| The FDA can try to spin it any way it wants, but the fact is, their "objections" to pre-emption are a thinly veiled attempt at looking out for No. 1 -- not for you and me. |
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| 12/03/2008 - Re-think zinc |
| Q: We've been passing a cold from person to person in my house for the past few weeks. I'd like to try natural remedies like zinc, but I heard that the lozenges don't work very well. Is that true? |
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| 12/01/2008 - A specific type of tea may help lower blood sugar levels and prevent complications of diabetes. |
| According to a recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, "daily consumption of chamomile tea with meals could contribute to the prevention of hyperglycemia and diabetic complications." |
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| 12/01/2008 - Uncovering clues of this mystery condition |
| Q: My two-year-old grandson was just diagnosed with autism. Do you have any information about what causes it and whether there are possible natural treatments? |
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