Do pill issuers take mercury out of fish oil before they encapsulate it?
All the high quality supplement manufacturers have quality control tests that check to make sure that all mercury and other contaminants or toxic metals have been removed. Not only is the mercury in the fish a problem, but the processing of supplements [...]

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My daughter,age 21, has had Mono for two years. She tried bed rest for a few weeks and was bored out of her mind. Can a person ever recover while going about their normal activities?
Mononucleosis is a term to describe an illness that has fatigue as its major component. It is presumed to be due [...]

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As you know, I like to stay on the side of offering healthy alternatives to you, rather than rant about the political messes that are taking place with our health.  But in two cases today, I must at least inform you about what is going on.  First of all, vitamin C (intravenous) is being threatened.  [...]

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Question: We all know as we age supplements are very important. I take my 15 plus pills in the morning, and every time I wonder if taking them all at once is good, is this the best time of day to take them? Is there any advice on the most optimal time to take our [...]

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I have low thyroid issues and get my meds from a compounding pharmacy that seems to work well but this time when I got my lab work done it was found that I had low Vitamin D levels as well (7 on the point scale on my labs). My question is since being outside [...]

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Auto immune diseases: I have had graves, and now pemphigus vulgaris. I am on steroids and others. What are your nutrition recommendations for someone who is trying to build up their boidies defenses and stay healthy? thank you so much, my doctor says diet and supplements are of no help and I feel so strongly [...]

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You have mentioned using “good” vitamins and herbs. Could you tell me what brand(s) you suggest? Thank you!
There seem to be an endless number of supplement companies out there, and your question is a good one. A couple of years ago, as I explored the options to make recommendations to my patients, I had the [...]

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Do pill issuers take mercury out of fish oil before they encapsulate it?
Excellent question!  Testing of fish oil capsules show that the mercury has been removed. But, as with any supplement, there are various qualities, and there may be mercury, lead or other toxic metals added to the oil during the manufacturing process, even though [...]

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You have mentioned using “good” vitamins and herbs. Could you tell me what brand(s) you suggest? Thank you!
The best brands are marketed only to health professionals (and these are the brands I use on the website).
I have taken great care in designing the Primivia supplement line that is available on this website, incorporating the key [...]

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I wanted to thank you for your article on ‘Alternative Medicine.’ I have been using essential oils now for over 9 months to treat everything with tremendous success, and it has been such a blessing in our lives! My son who was having to use inhalers everyday, now doesn’t use them at [...]

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