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May 8, 2008: Are Sugar Substitutes A Culprit For Gas?
Q. You recently had a question about gas from a type 2 diabetes patient. I don't have diabetes, but I have had a similar problem. I have found that sugar substitutes (sucralose and fructose) cause me trouble. Since this person...
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May 6, 2008: The Health Benefits of Fish Oil
Q. I am an RN and am constantly on my feet at the hospital. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis two years ago and had steroid injections in both heels several times without much relief. A couple weeks prior to...
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May 5, 2008: Yams--Anti-Menopause Food
Q. I am 52. At age 49 I began to have menopausal symptoms--irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, depression (not wanting to get out of bed in the morning), vaginal dryness that made for painful intercourse and fuzzy thinking. I...
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April 29, 2008: Thyroid Treatment Made Restless Legs Worse
Q. I have severe restless leg syndrome (RLS), but it has been controlled with diazepam. Recently the doctor diagnosed me with an underactive thyroid condition and prescribed levothyroxine. It really made my RLS worse.He suggested that I stop the thyroid...
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April 28, 2008: Why Cold Keys Stop Nosebleeds
Q. When I was a kid, I would get very bad nosebleeds. If nothing else worked, my mother would get out her keys and drop them down the back of my neck. I wish I knew why it worked it...
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April 24, 2008: Herb May Ease Irritable Bowel
Q. I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Is there a home remedy I can take to ease the discomfort? I currently use Nexium every day.I drink a lot of water and try to stay regular, but I am always uncomfortable....
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April 22, 2008: Does Arthritis Remedy Affect Cholesterol?
Q. After dieting and exercising hard for the last year I managed to get my cholesterol down from over 260 to below 220. Then sore joints led me to take glucosamine and chondroitin. Now my cholesterol is up over 240....
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April 21, 2008: Vitamin Vanquishes Vicious Headache Cycle
Q. I had headaches for over 30 years--migraine, tension, cluster, you name it! The Group Health Pain Clinic told me to take mega doses of vitamin B2, and no painkillers.I learned I had been causing my own headaches because of...
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April 17, 2008: Low-Sodium V-8 Juice Chases Leg Cramps Away
Q. I awoke one night with the muscles and nerves in my legs feeling like fireworks (little explosions-big explosions-the grand finale!). They were so active that they started twisting into cramps. This literally kept me awake all night. The cramps...
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April 15, 2008: Raisins in Gin Alleviate Arthritis
Q. As an active senior, I was more than dismayed with increasing arthritis that caused pain when I attempted simple activities. Aspirin and exercise helped a bit. I tried deleting the “reds” from my diet (meat, tomatoes, eggplant). I also...
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April 14, 2008: Ginger Beats Back Migraine Headaches
Q. You recently offered a list of natural migraine remedies people have tried. I've had migraines since before I was in kindergarten, and I'm 58 now. The best thing I've found is ginger: Jamaican-style ginger beer (stronger than ginger ale)...
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April 12, 2008: Pineapple Juice As Hiccup Cure
Q. I am surprised that I have never seen pineapple juice mentioned in your column as a cure for hiccups. It works with one sip! A. Thanks for mentioning it. We’ve heard that pineapple juice can reduce joint pain, but...
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April 10, 2008: Can Glucosamine And Chondroitin Help With Knee Pain?
Q. You recently suggested that glucosamine and chondroitin are not effective for mild to moderate knee arthritis. Your assessment was sadly incomplete. In the study you cited, you failed to report that patients with moderate-to-severe knee pain did receive substantial...
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April 8, 2008: Coconut For Chronic Diarrhea
Q. My brother-in-law has had diarrhea since radiation treatment on his prostate burned his colon. He has suffered demoralizing daily diarrhea. I told him to try coconut macaroons to battle the diarrhea, and they worked for him. He is elated....
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April 7, 2008: Steel-Toe Boots Make Feet Stink
Q. I have the worst-smelling feet I have ever encountered. I have tried everything to get rid of the odor and nothing works. I am a welder and have to wear steel-toe boots. I put odor-fighting insoles in them. They...
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April 5, 2008: Natural Approaches May Ease Migraines
Q. I am 29 and have been suffering from migraine headaches since I was 12 years old. I have seen countless neurologists who have prescribed every drug under the sun. Nothing has worked to keep them from coming.I am curious...
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April 3, 2008: Minerals Squelch Nighttime Leg Cramps
Q. When I was teaching elementary school, I spent many sleep-deprived nights because I was awakened with leg cramps so severe they took my breath away. I mentioned this to my mother, and she said, “Take calcium-magnesium.”I was already taking...
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April 1, 2008: Yerba Mate Contains Caffeine
Q. I have high blood pressure and must avoid caffeine. Is yerba mate a caffeinated beverage? I don’t want to drink it if it would affect my blood pressure.A. Yerba mate is a favorite drink in Argentina. It is made...
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March 31, 2008: Can Vitamin E Heal Scars?
Q. I think you have alarmed people unnecessarily with your thoughtless remarks on vitamin E. You said that applying vitamin E oil to scars did not help them heal faster. You should print a correction because pure vitamin E on...
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March 29, 2008: Take Tart Cherries To Kiss Pain Goodbye
Q. I have spinal cerebellar ataxia and fibromyalgia. Tart cherry concentrate is the greatest thing for easing my discomfort. I don't even take pain pills any more. A. Others have told us that tart cherries, as juice or concentrate, is...
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March 27, 2008: Coconut Oil For Getting Rid Of Lice
Q. I am a kindergarten teacher and on occasion pick up lice from my students. The best home remedy I've ever used to kill lice and easily remove nits is coconut oil. I completely saturate my hair with the oil...
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March 25, 2008: Keeping Blood Sugar Under Control With Cinnamon
Q. I hate cinnamon, whether it is in cookies, cakes or anything else. I always avoided cinnamon until I heard it was helpful for controlling blood sugar. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in April of 2004. My doctor...
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March 24, 2008: Does Brazilian Herb Improve Sex Life?
Q. My husband and I are in our 70s and have been married forever. I have had a problem with vaginal dryness. My husband read about muira puama and bought some online. I take it as directed twice a day,...
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March 22, 2008: Knocking Out Bruises With Castor Oil
Q. Whenever my children hurt themselves, the first thing I reached for was the castor oil. My mother-in-law's uncle was a boxer and always used castor oil after a boxing match to prevent hematomas and bruising. It works like a...
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March 20, 2008: Special Recipe For Getting Rid of Constipation
Q. Thanks for publishing the mixture of applesauce, bran and prune juice to counteract constipation. I never knew the exact quantities required. We used it in the nursing home where I worked as a nurse until I retired. It was...
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March 18, 2008: Can Earl Grey Tea Cause Leg Cramps?
Q. You briefly mentioned Earl Grey tea causing leg cramps. You suggested oil of bergamot used for flavoring can interfere with potassium absorption. Eliminating the tea was an instant cure for a persistent problem with muscle cramps. I just wanted...
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March 17, 2008: Banana Beats Back Heartburn
Q. I have suffered with GERD (acid reflux) for several years. One night when dealing with a bad session, I ate a banana. I have no idea why; I certainly didn’t expect any result. Within 30 minutes I was able...
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March 13, 2008: Are Gin-Soaked Raisins Really Helpful?
Q. A friend told me about gin soaked raisins for arthritis and I am curious whether it really works. Also, how much alcohol is in nine raisins? A. Once the gin evaporates there should only be about one drop of...
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March 11, 2008: Remedies For Getting Rid Of Athlete's Foot
Q. Do you know of a home remedy for athlete’s foot? I have had a fungus between the fourth and fifth toe for quite a while. I was using Lamisil AT but it does not work well for me. The...
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March 10, 2008: Don't Put Kerosene On Your Hair
Q. I read your suggestions for the treatment of head lice. Why doesn't anyone ever mention the remedy that really works and works fast? Kerosene. Comb it through the hair for about five minutes. It kills the lice and removes...
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