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• 1 Chad Nickle // Jul 14, 2008 at 1:23 pm

  This shows how every nutritional program combined with the law and power of cleansing can impact anybodies life.

  I have read Dr Gardners posts and he is dead on with what we can do to improve our lives.
  Our bodies are organic and they follow agency as we can. By giving it the tools necessary it’s agency can improve thereby blessing our lives. Just as we need to cleanse physically on the outside, and spiritually our physical inside wants and desires the tools so it can have the agency to cleanse itself as a whole.

  Thank You Dr. Gardner!!!

• 2 Polly Hada // Sep 30, 2008 at 10:11 am

  Is it a good practice to take probiotics regularly? If so, what kind/brand is best? I’ve taken HMF Replete in the morning before breakfast, but I hear that probiotics should be taken at night. I’m confused. I await your reply.

• 3 Dr. Stan Gardner // Oct 23, 2008 at 5:20 am

  Polly,
  Sorry to take so long to reply–my wife and I moved to a new place, and we are still unpacking boxes. Probiotics are various subtypes of acidophilus and lactobacillus, the good bacteria in the intestinal tract. These good bacteria represent the largest organ of our body, if we were to classify it as an organ. These bacteria can be put in a capsule and ingested, thereby replenishing our personal supply. Although they surive longer in the refrigerator, if taken by the expiration date the manufacturer guarantees the amount listed as alive if left out on the shelf. I am not aware that it makes much difference when these are taken, as long as they are not taken with antibiotics. At night, of course, there will be no competition with food, some of which may not provide an optimal environment for survival of the bacteria.

• 4 Marlene // Jan 8, 2009 at 11:25 pm

  My husband is 68 years old and is taking Lipitor. He has had back pain and muscle aches. His cholesterol is about 200 and his triglycerides are in the 300’s. After reading the side effects we are wondering how he should stop taking the medication. We have read that he should not stop taking is suddenly, is this correct? He is also taking COQ10 150mg, MegaRed krill oil, Cholest-Off by Nature Made, 2000mg of Vitamin, Synthroid 125mcg and Flomax 0.4mg. He also takes 3 to 6 aspirins daily for back pain. We would appreciate your help. Thank you.

• 5 Dr. Stan Gardner // Jan 9, 2009 at 4:08 pm

  Marlene, Stop the Lipitor immediately, without weaning off of it. Great job in having him take CoQ10–keep it up for several months, at least. You may want to try saw palmetto (often in combination with 1 or 2 other herbs) for his prostate, and get off the Flomax. For back pain, try other anti-inflammatories like MSM, ginger root, curcumin–that do not cause stomach upset. Hopefully we will soon get up a DVD on the musculoskeletal system that specifically addresses back pain and options for it.

• 6 Marlene // Feb 3, 2009 at 1:00 am

  Dear Doctor Gardner,

  Thank you so very much for your advice in helping my husband to stop taking Lipitor. He read your answer and stopped it immediately. He is feeling so much better. He has only had to take aspirin occasionally as his pain is greatly reduced.He tried to stop the Flomax but had to resume taking it. He is not sure what other herbs are needed with the saw palmetto or how much to take.
  He is going to try the other anti-inflammatories that you mentioned as he has arthritis in his back. We are very excited about your programs. Thank you so much.

• 7 Teresa // Feb 3, 2009 at 7:28 pm

  Dr. Gardner,

  I saw your article on Migraines on Meridian Magazine and felt like it was a godsend. In fact, I mentioned it on my Meningioma (brain tumor) blog. It’s not that headaches related to M are resolvable by the means you suggest, but many people find my blog because it does have some headache discussion and I want them to find your recommendations!

  My M is too small to be a problem and is not the cause of my headaches. They were under control for three years but went vastly out of control several months ago. No need to go into all the details but basically I knew there was a nutritional component and a mechanical one.

  Just a few weeks ago I started letting my chiropractor work on my neck and we feel that’s on track. No headaches for 24 days, now

  I was just so glad to see an MD support some very reputable alternative remedies. It was just an awesome article and I plan to step very carefully through your other recommendations to make sure we don’t miss anything.

  Thank you so much!

• 8 Marlene // Feb 10, 2009 at 2:08 pm

  Dear Dr. Gardner,

  My husband has BPH and the doctor has prescribed Avodart for him to take. He seems to be getting progressively worse. Is there anything he can take that would have less side effects. He has been taking Flomax and now is going to be taking both medications. He has tried the Saw Palmetto before and it has not been successful. He may have been using the wrong kind. Would appreciate your help. Thank you

• 9 LUND // Mar 6, 2009 at 5:38 pm

  I HAVE HAD MY SPLEEN REMOVED. I AM TAKING A VARIETY OF VITAMINES IN AN EFFORT TO STAY HEALTHY. I AM 57. OVER WIEGHT, TIRED IT SEEMS ALL THE TIME, , AND HAVE HEADACES. ANY SUGGESTIONS………..

• 10 William Fearn // Jul 2, 2009 at 5:03 pm

  My wife and I have a Tangent water Ionizer. We are not sure what happens with the water going thru the ionizer but it tastes better to us and we drink much more so we use it. Are you familiar with ionizing water and what do you think of it? We understand it is far more common in Asian countries than in the U.S.A.

• 11 Dallas Murdoch DDS // Aug 16, 2009 at 10:02 pm

  Dear Dr. Gardner,

  I am semi-retired dentist that has limited my practice to treating patients with TMJ problems along with their related symptoms.

  These include low energy levels, headaches, including migraines, neck and back pain, weakness or numbness in the extremities, dizziness, and a variety of other symptoms.

  The root cause of these problems is related to the TMJ or bite mechanism and dysfunction of the cranial-sacral mechanism.

  My treatment is directed towards balancing their energy flow and normalizing the CRI.

  I use no drugs and my approach solves the cause of their symptoms, rather than just treating them. My approach is rather inexpensive, compared to the many so-called experts who advertise to get patients and charge them an arm and leg for their services.

  If you are interested in expanding your arsenal of alternative methods to solve health problems, I would be happy to send you an email that describes my approach.

  Sincerely,

  Dallas E. Murdoch DDS
  dallas@murdochfamily.net
  1-208-339-3410 cp

• 12 Shelly // Sep 28, 2009 at 11:58 pm

  I recently read your article in the Meridian. I have a chronically ill child who also has an unspecified metabolic disorder. Currently no tests to check it as it is new. He does take the mitochondrial cocktail, which has greatly improved his quality of life. I shared with our Pediatrician your article as I was curious as to what he had to say. He says your data is incorrect and outdated about the swine flu. Our Pediatrician is also against the vaccine currently, though our Pediatric GI specialist is pushing for it. We have chosen to stay out of the public for the next few months as we do every year.

• 13 Dr. Stan Gardner // Oct 6, 2009 at 5:42 pm

  Marlene, I always start with Saw palmetto and pygeum africanum. The doses may be doubled to see if they help. Because inflammation is part of the problem with BPH, I would also add MSM or ginger root as an anti-inflammatory, and anti-virals/anti-bacterials like citrucidal, astragalus and andrographis, which also builds the immune system generally. Obviously, if he is ingesting sugar, caffeine, trans fats or aspartame, it will be a losing battle, as these will trigger inflammation that you may not be able to overcome easily. A general supplement program to strengthen all the cells of the body will also be needed.

• 14 Dr. Stan Gardner // Oct 6, 2009 at 5:46 pm

  Lund, Without a spleen, your immune system is compromised, as you know. So, you need to do all the other things to strengthen it. Being 57 is not a strike against you. But, overweight, tired and headaches all time means that you are not healthy, and your immune system is probably not healthy. Find an alternative doctor near you and get started on a good program. You can have dynamic health and energy.

• 15 Dr. Stan Gardner // Oct 6, 2009 at 5:47 pm

  William, An ionizer is a great thing for water. And anything that will get you to drink more water is good. Drink at least 6 to 8 cups of water each day.

• 16 Dr. Stan Gardner // Oct 6, 2009 at 5:58 pm

  Dallas, I tried to e-mail you to request more information about your treatment, but I don’t think I got through. I am always interested in innovative ways to help people with their medical issues, and TMJ can be devastating to some people.

• 17 Linda // Oct 30, 2009 at 10:03 am

  Dear Dr. Gardner,
  Would you comment on Low Dose Naltrexone?
  It seems to be the answer to so many problems and so difficult to obtain from conventional doctors.
  Thanks so much
  Linda Patalon

• 18 A Very Concerned Mother // Nov 19, 2009 at 10:17 pm

  Dear Dr. Gardner,

  Against my better judgement, (I was in tears) I allowed my pediatrician to bully me into giving my 17 month old daughter both flu shots (seasonal and swine), plus 5 others. This was 2 weeks ago. My husband is a physician and supportive of vaccinations, so it is hard for me to know what is best.

  However, now, my baby is experiencing physical and behavioral changes that I cannot attribute to anything else. I’m so worried that I have done something to harm her. Is there anything I can do for her? Is it too late?

  She has always been a pleasant baby. Now she has been having terrible angry fits and tantrums, hitting, screaming, giving me dirty looks, walking off and acting like she can’t hear me when I call her name–none of this was going on at the beginning of this month. Her bowel habits have also changed.

  Is there anything you can recommend for such a young child to help get all those harmful toxins out of her system?

  Thank you

• 19 Meldy Arienda // Feb 7, 2010 at 3:55 am

  Dear Dr. Gardner,

  I have been receiving your posts regulary and all are very informative that I even shared to my family and friends, and work colleagues.

  I am from the Philippines but is now in Dubai for work. Just recently, I asked my husband to buy me a 2-month supply of Glutaphos, a memory enhancer vitamin in tablet form.

  The first day I took it, I could say that the tablet was effective. But after successive intake for a few days now, I am experiencing slight headache. Along with Glutaphos, I also take Centrum, a multi-vitamin supplement.

  Is my headache a side effect of taking Glutaphos?

  I would welcome a very thoughtful advise from you.

  Thank you in advance. God bless and more power!

  Meldy Arienda

• 20 Pam Milam // Apr 15, 2010 at 4:56 pm

  My husband has radiation necrosis. Has brain stem tumor. Gamma Knife in 2009, radio surgery 2004. We are thinking of Hyperbaric treatments but scared. Can you help us.

• 21 Jeff // May 11, 2010 at 12:26 pm

  Hi Dr Gardner

  Have you heard of or used hyperimmune egg ?

  thank you

• 22 Lillie // May 13, 2010 at 1:16 am

  I have diabetic gastroparesis and other digestive problems.
  What do you suggest I eat? My doctor has suggested two different diets, a low fiber diet and a high fiber diet. Low fiber for the gastroparesis and the high fiber for my other digestive problem. I also have asthma,high blood pressure, arthritis and many other problems. Please help, Lillie

• 23 Gwen Burgin // Jun 25, 2010 at 4:57 pm

  I’m excited you’re coming home to Utah for a Seminar! I’ll be there, looking forward to seeing you in person and hearing what you have to say.
  Thanks for coming!

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