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December 18, 2006 I am trying to lose some weight.  I currently weigh 200, I am 5'11".  I would like to get down to at least 190 lbs.  I have done, off and on, the Atkins diet, but not as successful as I would like, although I did lose some weight (from 210lbs), but I think that it is mostly muscle and water.  Any suggestions as to a better way to lose wight?  Calorie restriction is touted, what do you think? In my case I would have to restrict to about 200-400 cal. per day less than what I am eating now. 

December 11, 2006 Can you tell me I would need to use to treat terrible breast pain? My breasts are full and terrible swollen.

December 4, 2006 "Have you heard of Xango? what do you have to report on it's fantastic claims.

November 27, 2006 Sheri has a little bit different question today. Isn't a human question but since the majority of human beings have pets this can impact each human being...

November 20, 2006 Why would I be craving radishes since July?  I don't just eat like 2 at a time...more like 10.  I go through bunches within days.

November 13, 2006 ...have you ever heard of someone developing just one markedly brittle nail? I have one nail only that is actually falling apart, and I have no indication why.

November 6, 2006 It's that time of the year and my doctor is pushing me to get a flu shot. At my age, 62, she says I definitely need to have one? Well I don't want it as it seems to cause me to get bronchitis within the week or two after having the shot. I am trying to be strong and just say no but I am not quite sure what to do to prevent the flu from happening?

October 30, 2006 Two commonly asked scalp/head questions with two different answers due to age!

October 23, 2006 "What minerals should I be taking, when and how much? I have been diagnosed with CHF since 2003. I did have a guidant installed for almost ninety days but my body rejected it.....  Any help or guidance that you offer is much appreciated."

October 16, 2006 Im trying to find out what i can do to build my childrens immune systems. They are 7 and 5 and have both allergies and asthma. Everytime they get a cold, those conditions get much worse. So i was hoping there was something i could do to prevent them from getting such frequent colds and infections

October 9, 2006 I am 75 years old.  I've been having Candia yeast infection. Can you help me to correct this problem.  I am otherwise in good health. I would appreciate any suggestions you can give me.

October 2, 2006 I am 42 years old and my sex drive is almost nill.  I used to be quite aroused and excited by my husband but the last couple of years have changed.  I love him as much as ever but just have no sex drive.  Can you help?

September 2006 On Vacation

August 28, 2006 I have been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration and told there really isn't anything that can be done for it... Do you have any suggestions on how a person can improve vision or help macular degeneration from worsening?

August 21, 2006 "I have a serious problem with my throat. For some time it has felt very constricted, and there are swellings ot rather lumps in the glands. One lump just to the right of my wind pipe and next to my adam's apple,  is hard and quite large (about half an inch long by an 1/8th of an inch or so in diameter). The other lumps are very small. When I rub my wind pipe in the hollow area just above my rib cage it feels a little tender to the touch, and if I press certain areas I feel a slight shooting pain or else I gag a little like I had an itch in my throat that was mking me gag.  I've wondered if this might be cancer, but I don't want to find out. Besides, although the tightness has been getting gradually worse in the last few months or so, and suddenly took a turn for the worse about two months ago, I've had this same lump for quite a while, so it's not as though it's growing."

August 14, 2006 My husband has been diagnosed with hydrodenitis.  It is a serious infection of the sweat glands.  The doctors say that there is no cure and he will have to learn to live this condition.  There are boils in areas I don't want to mention and he has already had 3 surgerys and was to remove his entire armpit.  I just believe that God has put something in the earth to cure this.  What do you suggest? 

August 7, 2006 I recently was told that if my lymphatic system was working the way it should I would automatically lose weight. I'm not at all sure that I was told the truth. I believe you can help me know truth from fiction? I'm not sure I understand what the lymphatic system is either? Can you explain it so I and others like me can understand? Was I given the true scoop?

July 24, 2006 My feet feel like they are on fire by the end of the day and sometimes when I get up in the morning.  They turn tomato red, from time to time and burn as if I am walking on hot asphalt pavement. My doctor prescribed Neurontin and it seems to help but the side effects listed scare me and I would like to not take it if there is something else available. What is your suggestion for a natural treatment for this?

July 17, 2006 I read the craziest article the other day and I still can't believe it's true but it said they are experimenting with using Anthrax serum or some such thing to cure cancer. Could that be for real? What is your take on such a thing happening?

July 10, 2006 I've been a reader of your ezines for almost a year and haven't run across an answer to what I would like to know? Is there an alternative for hormone replacement therapy?  At what age can I quit taking HRT or would it be necessary to take it forever?

June 26, 2006 Follow Up reports on two people's fantastic results!

June 5, 2006 "I am a 66 (Next Aug. birthday) year old woman that has dermatomyositis.  I am taking prednisone, methotrixate, plaquinel, synthroid and a fluid pill.  I started a rash in August, 2005 and my muscles enlarged around November, 2005.  After taking 60 ml of prednisone daily, my muscle went back to normal.  My skin rash has increased mostly over my shoulders and arms with a few patches on my face, knees and hips. Over the counter, I take a multi-vitamin, fish oil, stool softner, folic acid, vitamin E, Metamusil."

May 29, 2006 "Now to my question: What do you think? Myoclonus Epilepsy or Parkinson's Disease? The reason I ask this question is because I am 10% disabled due to Myoclonus Epilepsy for the Veterans Administration (VA), due to a possible Air Force mixup/messup. Another question: Which is worse? Myoclonus Epilepsy or Parkinson's?"

May 15, 2006 Please help me understand my fibroids? I'm told that every woman has them but I don't know how true that is? Does it prevent a woman getting pregnant? Should I have them removed or is there a natural treatment to shrink them?

May 8, 2006 I struggle with depression and have for years. Recently, I was told I am bi-polar. This may explain why the depression prescriptions never really worked for me. I am 4 months pregnant and my doctor says I cannot start the medicine for the bi-polar condition until my baby is born. Is there any natural alternative, for bi-polar disorder, that I can use during my pregnancy?

May 1, 2006 It seems that allergies are taking over my house and I'm at a loss as to what we can do about it. Could you advise me? The nose is running and sneezing seems to take over whether we are indoors or outside?

April 24, 2006 My 2 year old daughter had an ear infection about 8 weeks ago and had antibiotics now the ear is okay, but another problem has continued since, runny diarrhea.  Went back to the doctor a couple of times, who has had him on a BRAT diet and my doctor keeps hinting at the fact that I am feeding her foods that cause the diarrhea. I truly have stuck to the BRAT diet even though she begs for other foods. PLEASE HELP!

April 17, 2006 Anonymous Male Writes; "It all started when I was running one day and I felt a pop near my heart, I believe it was due to my diet at that time , even though I have changed I believe there has been some kind of damage to or around my heart. When I eat the wrong thing it gives me pain something like heart burn and sometimes I feel a tingling pain in my left arm. If I sleep on my left side that also causes that pain in my heart I also have a lack of energy sense then. It has been 2-3 years sense this incident took place I don't want to use any medication, or surgery if it is not necessary. I believe that God can use nature to heal my condition. I try to eat mostly raw or organic foods. I feel better when I take fish oil, garlic, and cyane pepper, I do desire to have my health back."

April 10, 2006 My friend with CFS has been infested for the past 2 years with some sort of unidentified skin parasite bug/mite. She has tried all manner of things to get rid of them and has done numerous herbal detoxification regimes for liver, kidney, bowel etc.
She cannot take drugs as she reacts badly. Has tried all sorts of lice products and essential oils and internal herbals like olive leaf extract and oregano to get rid of them with no improvement. She is on a very strict good healthy diet low in carbs which are supposed to feed them.
Any ideas please?

April 3, 2005 My doctor has found that I have a Vitamin D deficiency - what causes this? What foods can I consume that will help correct this deficiency? He also said my sugar was elevated. Is this all related?

March 27, 2006 .... neighbor family who took their son off of ADHD medicine.  They are getting a lot of grief from the school and Dr.  Do you have alternative choices, nutrition or remedies for a 9 year old?

March 20, 2006 White patches in the mouth what can be done about them?

March 13, 2006 I began taking the silver, 2 tablespoons, at lunch when I received it and repeat dosage this p.m.  Would it be beneficial to dab scabbing wound with silver water?  The scab is about the size of a dime, dark red (from bleeding I guess), hard, and appears to be drying itself away from the skin although there is some seepage from around the edges at times.

March 6, 2006  in your ezine you cover foods and their healthy aspects and even write about organic so I hope this isn't off base? We are a large family and cannot always afford to buy the more expensive organic fruits and vegetables. So what specific ways can I reduce my family's exposure to pesticides while still encouraging them to eat their fruits and vegetables when I'm unable to purchase organic?

February 27, 2006 I am struggling with Muscular Dystrophy.  I experience a lot of pain, and some weakness in, especially my legs. I'm not to the point of using a cane or walker yet but intermittent weakness has me stumbling at the most inopportune times? Any good news on possible relief with herbs or other alternatives?

February 13, 2006 I vaguely remember reading a question similar to mine sometime ago but don't remember your answer? I have been anemic for many years and it seems to run in my family. Yesterday I fainted in a store from this problem, so I was told. I have intermittent problems with heavy bleeding during my period followed by anemia. Or maybe the other way around since the doctors don't seem to know which is causing what? It seems that these two monsters are feeding each other and depleting my body of health and energy. Please help?

February 6, 2006 "We are rather desperate my 14year old niece has been diagnosed with "Tietzes Syndroom". This has changed an energetic young person to an old croc. The pain is so bad at times that getting dressed and bathed is a mission.  Please help"

January 30, 2006 I went in with 3 medications and came out with 6.  I supposedly have developed diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol (225) along with a problem of balance walking.  The Dr. said I'm a "mess". I have to use a walker due to my loss of balance.  Now I am going to Physical therapy as well. My thyroid functions are all over the ball park even with taking the Synthroid for all these years due to my thyroid being removed many years ago. I think I can find a healthier way than so many prescriptions with proper diet and exercise, what do you think?

January 23, 2006 "You wrote in an earlier newsletter about people "buying in" to the "cholesterol drugs" fallacy. Your article seems to imply that there is a problem with these drugs, I have been taking one for a while now. Is that your opinion, or do you know something that no one else, except the sellers of Rescue, Is reporting? Am I in danger if I continue taking the drug?"

January 16, 2006 "I have drank Pepsi for so long that now when I try to stop drinking it I get a headache.  What can I do to relieve the headaches so that I can stop drinking so much Pepsi?"

January 9, 2006 "Please I have a very pressing problem that I urgently need an answer to. I saw my last menses on the 28^th of October through 1^st of November and have not seen another one up till now that I'm writing. Yesterday I went for a urine test and a scan and was told I was not pregnant, and was given Promulut N. pending when I will be ready to go for a test. What could be responsible for this abnormality and what should I do to start menstruating again? What is the function of Promulut N. in the woman's body? Would it be of any help to me or would it worsen my situation?"