Edema in feet and ankles. Doctor would like to prescribe a diuretic. Is there an herbal way to remedy the problem? I have type II diabetes. Is this a contributing factor?
I continue to read about the effectiveness of dandelion for edema, although I have not yet used it. Try it and tell me if it [...]
Edema (Swelling)
July 21st, 2010 · 9:04 AM
Tags: edema, exercise, glucose, metabolism, water
Nutritional Supplements, Borage Oil, and Liver Damage
December 11th, 2009 · 8:43 AM
A reader writes: My husband has been taking your supplements and has felt so much better. I have not taken it yet as I am curious about the borage oil. Does it cause liver damage over time and is your free of PA’s or hexane free? I do not have a gallbladder and have venous insufficiency. Would the borage [...]
Tags: alternative medicine, borage oil, evening primrose oil, gallbladder, hormones, liver damage, metabolism, PAs
Sugar and Raw Honey: A Comparison
November 16th, 2009 · 9:24 AM
What is the difference between sugar and raw honey? And is there a difference between raw honey and processed honey?
Raw honey contains a combination of sugars, including fructose and glucose, and smaller amounts of sucrose and maltose. It also contains
Tags: fructose, glucose, honey, metabolism, raw honey, sucrose, sugar, vitamins
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing: