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Q. The absolute best cure I've ever found for hiccups is CHOCOLATE. Don't believe me? Try it. Keep some 70 to 90 percent cocoa dark chocolate on hand. (Lindt is good.) Smooth a bite of the chocolate on the roof... (Read More)
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Home Remedy Q&A
Q. I have been trying to find white (no dye) iodine. No pharmacy near me carries it. In the past I used it successfully to get rid of wart-like growths. I have also heard that it works against nail fungus.... (Read More)
Q. Is there any herb I can take to make myself less attractive to mosquitoes without also making myself less attractive to the human race? I wear no perfumed lotions but seem to attract mosquitoes like a magnet. A. We... (Read More)
First, a big apology to our loyal MoM (milk of magnesia) deodorant fans. We have been out of stock for the last several weeks because of the popularity of the product and the time it took to re-manufacture to the... (Read More)
Q. I have had toenail fungus for years. It started with a big toe and eventually spread to all my piggies. My wife complained, but since no one else ever sees my ugly toes I wasn't too concerned. Now I... (Read More)
Q. I've used milk of magnesia to clear up poison ivy. I used to get poison ivy all over after clearing the weeds and grass from my mowers in the Texas winds. I had to go to the doctor for... (Read More)
Q. I put baking cocoa in my morning coffee instead of eating high-calorie dark chocolate. Is cocoa as good as the chocolate that is touted as beneficial to our health? A. Cocoa that has been processed with alkali (termed "Dutch... (Read More)
Q. I am an avid gardener. I love digging in the earth and even find weeding enjoyable. My flowers and vegetables are looking fabulous, but my hands are a mess. What is it about digging around in the dirt that... (Read More)
Q. At 39, my brother had knots come up on his shins. His ankles and knees got swollen, and he had pain so excruciating he could barely walk. Tests showed his uric acid levels were extremely high and he was... (Read More)
Q. Is there anything natural that I can use to keep away ants, roaches, flies and bees? I don't like using pesticides if I can avoid them. A. Readers of this column have offered a variety of remedies to keep... (Read More)
Q. I will be starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. What can I do to improve my chances for the best result? I am especially interested in healthy anti-cancer foods. I don't just want to be passive in my treatment!
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Q. During a visit to an amusement park last fall I encountered severe leg cramps while walking around the park. This happened several times during the day and each time I got a little cup of mustard from a food... (Read More)
Q. After reading about toenail fungus, I could not resist passing along my recommendation. Four months ago a nurse who does foot care suggested I use Vicks VapoRub for my own nail fungus. I rub it on each nail every... (Read More)
Q. My dad has suffered with pain from shingles for almost 2 years. Yesterday, during a nap on the deck, he got stung on the toe by a bee. Even though that was painful, he's feeling no shingles pain! Did... (Read More)
Q. Your column about using maggots medicinally for skin injuries brought back a memory of another long-ago treatment: LEECHES. Over sixty years ago, when I was growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., the pharmacy in my neighborhood routinely sold leeches to... (Read More)
Q. What can I substitute for aspirin to ease pain without stomach problems? Will it thin the blood as well? If inflammation in the body is a problem, what home remedy will help reduce it? A. Aspirin is the gold... (Read More)
Q. My son has had multiple warts on his hands. He has tried everything, including getting them frozen off by the doctor with liquid nitrogen. He developed a huge wart on the inside of his middle finger. The doctor said... (Read More)
Q. I will be starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. What can I do to improve my chances for the best result? I am especially interested in healthy anti-cancer foods. I don't just want to be passive in my treatment! A.... (Read More)
Q. I have heart damage caused by a virus. They say I must keep my cholesterol lower than most, because of the cardiac damage I already have. My last two cholesterol readings were 240 and then 260. My doctor argued... (Read More)
Q. I suffer from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and am wondering if cinnamon would make it even worse, since it helps diabetics lower their sugar? I certainly do not want my blood glucose any lower! A. Cinnamon has been suggested... (Read More)
Q. I have suffered with canker sores all my life. I've read in your column about sauerkraut but I've found kiwi fruit works better. If you eat at least two kiwi fruit a day, the next morning the canker sore... (Read More)
Q. I snore a lot at night. My wife is always complaining about her sleep being interrupted by my loud snoring. I recently wore earplugs to bed for another reason, and this had the unintended result of stopping me from... (Read More)
Q. I've had 20 years of trial and error in fighting constipation. I am lean and fit and have a very healthy lifestyle. I was disappointed to see your suggestions for a constipated reader were more of the same--just fiber-related... (Read More)
Q. Thanks for the information about gin-soaked raisins. My experience with them inspired me to wax poetic: This bod I used to use to sin Before arthritis did it in Has got another crack at life From golden raisins steeped... (Read More)
Q. My grandfather was bayoneted in the stomach in World War I. His comrades left, promising to pick him up later. They did leave some water for him. He said as he lay there he watched the maggots eating at... (Read More)
Q. Some time ago you mentioned that coffee grounds can stop bleeding from cuts in the kitchen. I have another alternative that I learned at a cooking class. I cut my finger within the first couple minutes of the class... (Read More)
Q. You sometimes have questions from people who want a way to stop a headache. I use pure cacao (100 percent or 99 percent, which means no sugar) for migraines and tension headaches. I've found that half a teaspoon (12... (Read More)
Q. Have you ever heard that liquid Pepto-Bismol applied topically can help speed acne healing? A. There is nothing in the scientific literature suggesting that bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) would be helpful against blemishes. That said, salicylates have been used in... (Read More)
Q. I have had rather severe arthritis for just over a year and have made considerable progress in recent months. I have added MSM, prednisone (3 mg cut back to 2), and Certo in a glass of grape juice...along with... (Read More)
Q. When I told my dermatologist that you could cover your chigger bites with clear nail polish to get rid of them he laughed at me and said that was an old wives tale that was nonsensical. I remember this... (Read More)
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