I am 72, and have developed Osteomalacia (an adult form of Rickets) from a vitamin D deficiency, which has been treated and is now better. I also have the beginning of Osteoporosis and am struggling to learn how to treat myself. How do I find out just how much of all the minerals I need [...]

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I have been off white sugar and desserts since last April, but still crave them terribly. What can I do to eliminate the cravings? The smell of chocolate, especially brownies, still is so hard to resist.
Usually the craving for sugars disappear in the first 2 weeks, although people with true addictions may take

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A reader writes:  So, taking magnesium can help lower my blood pressure and help my bones. Can I take the other supplements recommended as well and will any of these have problems with my low dose generic Zoloft?
Vitamins and minerals and essential fatty acids will not interfere with the vast majority of all medications, and [...]

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I have been on blood pressure medication for a couple of years, but would like to get off. My only side effect is it causes me to cough at times. Is it best to wean oneself off the meds gradually?
Blood pressure medicines need to be weaned gradually, because the body

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Update:  I just came across an excellent article linking diabetes with thiamine deficiency.  Check out the article here.
(Can anyone get this information to Larry H. Miller?)
A patient recently came into my office for a consultation. She was in her early 50s, overweight, and was struggling with constant tiredness and a sense of being overwhelmed. [...]

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Update (July 15, 2008, 7:24pm):  I have negotiated with a supplement company to provide some basic supplements that I recommend in this article.  You can access it via my supplements page.
I have been going through your emails and comments and thoroughly enjoying your thoughts, questions and recipes. Please forgive me if it takes a while [...]

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