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November 19, 2009

What is meant by the term fatty liver?

November 16, 2009

I have an acquaintance with rheumatoid arthritis. He was told to avoid potato and tomato because they absorb calcium and are bad for his condition. Is there any scientific support for this?

November 12, 2009

I am a 46-year old woman with osteopenia. I take 1200 mg calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily. Can you tell me about exercise or any other non-drug options to help make my bones stronger?

October 14, 2009

Is it helpful and safe for a 12-year-old boy to take a man’s multivitamin?

September 25, 2009

The skin around my nails often peels and cracks. Is there any vitamin or supplement I can take to strengthen the skin around my nails?

September 11, 2009

I recently had a blood test. I was told everything is normal except for a high level of iron in my blood. What are the risks of a high iron level? How can I lower my iron level?

August 28, 2009

Aluminum is an ingredient in deodorants, baking sodas, coffee creamers, and other products. Are there health risks associated with absorbing and consuming aluminum? Also, I've heard that putting foods into aluminum pans can increase health risks. Is this true?

August 27, 2009

What are the benefits and risks of a raw food diet? I hear mixed advice about the wisdom of eating raw foods.

August 11, 2009

How can I lower my blood sugar without having to take more medicine? Right now, my sugar is 298 mg/dL. I already take 500ml Glucophage twice a day.

July 23, 2009

My child is easily constipated. As an infant, I fed him regular prunes. Now that he is a toddler, is it too much to give him prune juice every other day?

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