Archive Year 2009 month 8

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I have an irregular menstrual cycle without Myomin. If I take Myomin my periods are regular but as soon as I stop taking it, Im out of whack.

Should I be worried? We are now thinking of starting a family. Can I take Myomin up until pregnancy?

Answer:

Hello -

This is a difficult question.

What I suggest is you order a Female Hormone Panel and see what is going on. If you have elevated Estrogen, then getting pregnant is easy but maintaining a pregnancy may not be.

If you are taking birth control, that can definitely have an effect and throw your hormones off balance.

I recommend that you visit a naturopathic physician -

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What products sold by Healthegoods that you can suggest for someone that has stage 4 colon cancer and has done 3 chemo treatments?

Answer:

Hi Wilfred-

For colon cancer, what is often found useful:

- L-glutamine: numerous research studies on l-glutamine and colon cancer treatments. I strongly recommend you talk with an oncologist and get their ok before beginning any supplement regime.

Read this summary of glutamine research:












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Question:

Hi,

I was diagnosed as bi-polar 22 yrs. ago. I am currently on lithium and Wellbutrin.

I would very much like to get off pharmaceuticals, if possible. Do you have any suggestions for something herbal or homeopathic I could take instead. I'm tired of all these side effects.

Would lithium that is sold in health food stores be equivalent to pharmaceutical lithium? Thanks so much for your time and expertise!

Answer:

Peggy -

Bi-Polar is a condition that needs medical supervision.

If you would like to try and get free of the medications, I highly recommend that you find a naturopathic physician in your area.

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Question: I have been suffering from UTI's for a few years. However, lately I have been told that there is no infection. My pain seems to be worse right before my period.

For example, this past weekend, I had all the symptoms of a UTI. I purchased AZO standard to hold me off until I could get to the DR on Monday. I did not want to start taking antibiotics again, until I confirmed it was a UTI.

This is the second month in a row that getting my period lessened the symptoms and brought some relief.

Now I have the antibiotics in hand, but I want the results from my DR to confirm that it is a UTI. I do not want to take them until I am sure. The Dr suggested if the results of my culture come back negative it could be "interstitial cyctitis". I do not want to go on'

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Hi,

My cousin has . She is 47 and had her first heart attack 10 yrs ago, another 1yr ago. She is open to natural medicine.

What can be done for her to reverse or reduce SPS and Arteriosclerosis?

Thank you for not charging for this info. You are the first one I've found that doesn't.

I just want you to know how much I appreciate it.

Answer:

Teri -

is a syndrome - meaning that there are possibly multiple factors going on at once.

First off, magnesium deficiency is likely going on. Heart attacks, general stiffness, tetany and magnesium deficiency all go hand-in-hand. Taking a potent form of Calcium/Magnesium is likely needed. Most

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Question:

I work out six times a week on the treadmill, elliptical machine, stationery bike-15-20 minutes each of "vigorous", maximum heart rate stuff on the latter two.

I also train three times a week. I'm wanting to get away from Gatorade because of the fruit and sugar content, but my doctor says I need to have a potassium supplement of some kind because I had a problem last November with "confusion" after a long session on the machines.

Is E-lyte right for me? And, if so, how often should I take it? Also I'm getting leg cramps lately. Probably I'm not drinking enough water.

I'm almost 64 years old, female, very active athletically and I need some advice. Thanks for your attention. Gail









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Question:

Dr. Ben, Some docs recommend taking more of a vitamin/mineral than the daily recommended...is this product safe to take in a higher dosage? Twice/day maybe? With diagnosed hyperthyroid, as well as excessive stress, I'm being told to specifically increase my B vitamins...It appears that the levels are very low in comparison to the recommended daily allowance. I am also concerned about the calcium. I typically take my vitamins after taking Armour and wait at least 4 hrs to take any minerals since calcium is known to interfere with Armour's absorption. Should this product then be taken at lunch/dinner if that's the case? Thank you.

Answer:

Hi there - You seem'

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