The People's Perspective on Medicine
Will a Big Dose of Vitamin D Give You Leg Cramps?
Will taking a big dose of vitamin D alleviate nighttime leg cramps or trigger them? The answer may vary from one individual to another.
Will Precious Saffron Save Your Eyesight?
Some scientific studies back up a reader's claim that saffron supplements can help keep macular degeneration from running rampant.
Natural Approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are a number of natural ways to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as bloating, stomachache, diarrhea or constipation.
Should You Be Taking Vitamin Supplements?
Many medications can interfere with good nutrition. If you are taking pills for certain conditions, perhaps you should be taking vitamin supplements.
Zinc for the Common Cold
Scientific studies show the benefits of zinc for the common cold are modest but real. They don't yet show the best dose.
What Is the Story on Calcium Supplements?
Studies suggest that calcium supplements don't prevent osteoporosis and broken bones, and may even have troubling side effects.
Can Treated Licorice (DGL) Ease IBS Symptoms?
Irritable bowel syndrome may be explained by an imbalance in gut microbes. One reader reports DGL helped ease IBS symptoms.
Will You Breathe Easier If You Take Less Iron?
A reader having trouble breathing found a simple solution: take less iron. The supplement had built up to excessive levels.
Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral?
Although magnesium gets little attention in office visits, it is critical for good health. Many people find this miracle mineral very useful.
What Supplements Could Help Ease IBS Symptoms?
Readers looking for supplements to ease IBS symptoms have found probiotics and enteric-coated peppermint oil can help.
Can You Take Quercetin for Your Allergies?
Plants make some compounds to defend themselves that can be helpful for people, too. Should you be taking the flavonol quercetin for your allergies?
Magnesium Supplement for Irregular Heart Rhythm
A young man with an irregular heart rhythm reversed it with magnesium taurate supplements. What a relief he felt!
Do Omega-3 Supplements Improve Cognitive Performance?
Young adults were able to improve cognitive performance on a range of tests when they took EPA-rich fish oil for six months.
Will Vitamin B1 Keep Mosquitoes from Biting You?
Studies have not shown that taking vitamin B1 pills keep mosquitoes from biting, but new research suggests that a topical form is effective.
Does Vitamin D Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer?
Data from two different studies show that vitamin D may help prevent colorectal cancer, especially among younger individuals.
How Much Vitamin C Do You Need?
Experts disagree about exactly how much vitamin C each individual needs. People who don't eat fruits and vegetables should take a supplement.
Can You Really Control Blood Pressure With Dandelion Extract?
Some readers report that dandelion extract lowers blood pressure without strong side effects. Clinical studies are lacking.
Will Boswellia with Turmeric Ease Your Joint Pain?
Boswellia with turmeric, both powerful anti-inflammatory plant-based supplements, helped a reader's hip pain. Might it help you too?
Preventing Sunburn from the Inside Out
Most people think the only way for preventing sunburn is sunscreen. Sunscreens work! But aspirin and astaxanthin work from the inside.
Can Magnesium Help Your Restless Legs Syndrome?
Although doctors can prescribe drugs for RLS, many people would prefer nonpharmacologic approaches. Do you take magnesium for your restless legs syndrome?
Can Coenzyme Q10 Control Severe Muscle Cramps?
Coenzyme Q10 supplements appear to prevent painful muscle cramps, including those associated with statin cholesterol drugs.
Do Vitamin Pills Block Absorption of Levothyroxine?
Could your vitamin pills block absorption of your thyroid medicine? If they contain minerals like iron or calcium, you should take them at a different time.
Probiotic Can Help Prevent C. Diff Due to Antibiotics
A gut-friendly probiotic yeast called S. boulardii can help you avoid diarrhea from C. diff due to antibiotics.
Are There Natural Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptoms?
Air filters and saline nasal washes can help reduce allergy symptoms. So can quercetin, a supplement, and plant-derived cromolyn.
Show 1255: Natural Ways to Keep Your Immune Response Optimal
Dr. Tieraona Low Dog describes how to use vitamin D, zinc and botanical medicines to keep your immune response optimal. Also, an herbal first aid kit.
Do Dietary Supplements Help Prevent COVID-19 Infection?
Researchers found a modest but significant benefit for women taking probiotics, omega 3 fatty acids, multivitamins or vitamin D.
If You Take Zinc, Will Your Feet Not Stink?
Some readers suggest one way to fight foot odor: take zinc supplements for a little while. How well does that work?
Are You Missing Magnesium Because of Meds?
When is the last time you were tested for magnesium? Doctors don't always check for missing magnesium. This mineral is crucial for good health
Can Alpha-Lipoic Acid Restore Post-COVID-19 Smell and Taste?
Many people lose their senses of smell and taste early in a COVID infection. How often do they regain these senses? Does ALA help?
What Are the Pros and Cons of Resveratrol?
What do you know about the pros and cons of the popular supplement resveratrol? Scientists are still uncovering its potential benefits and problems.
Does Vitamin D3 Improve Survival of COVID-19 Patients?
Two different studies produced opposing results on the potential value of vitamin D3 for survival of COVID-19 patients. Which is right?
Taking Vitamins to Ease Symptoms of COVID-19 Long Hauler
A COVID-19 long hauler offers a testimonial to the benefits of vitamin D and vitamin C pills as well as zinc picolinate supplements.
Will High-Dose Vitamin D Fight COVID-19?
Don't take high-dose vitamin D once you are ill. Instead, get your blood levels up before you encounter infection.