Dr. Gardner, I know you are very busy, but I was wondering if you could answer one question for me. I think I have gastritis. I have taken Prilosec for a month, but recently stopped taking it b/c of all the bad side effects I have read about and I have decided to try to [...]

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I was surprised that today’s article said that quinoa spoils quickly. I remember reading that it keeps forever–some quinoa from ancient times had been discovered and it was still good. How long does it keep?
Quinoa is one of the finest grains on the market.  Its amino acid (protein) content is near perfect, especially since it [...]

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My daughter has recently found out that her stomach problems are due to irritable bowel syndrome. She also may have endometriosis. She is only 17 years old. What can I do to help her get well and be rid of the daily stomach aches and horrible menstrual cramps she experiences. The OB/GYN put her on [...]

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Is there info or studies on fava beans–with natural levadopa–helping with tremors? Just tried the 1st fava beans and miracle! So how much and how often works best?
I’ve never used fava beans as a source of levodopa, or L-dopa.  When there is a documented dopamine deficiency, I have used other herbs [...]

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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 [...]

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Calorie Counters Have it Right, Diet Study Says

Recently released information in the Wall Street Journal shows that calories do count—that it isn’t what you eat, but how much. Participants were put in one of four diet groups—2 low-fat groups and 2 high-fat groups, with a high-protein and normal-protein groups being the other parameter. All diets [...]

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