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on September 02, 2010 at 1:26 PM

Benzophenone causing my migraines? A personal inquiry

Hey Dr. Ben,

Great website! I will certainly forward it along.

I have a question for you. Benzophenone-4 is in a lot of the perfumed products, including almost all commercial perfumes. Could this be the ingredient that sets off my migraine? I don't have problems with other strong scents. I regularly use lavender and other essential oils. However, chemical commercial perfumes make me feel nausea and headaches are frequently the result of concentrated exposure.

My mother in law has chronic migraines and I noticed that every sink in her house has a bottle of benzophenone laden perfumed soap. What do you think?

Signed,
Benzo'd Out


Hi Benzo'd Out,

If you are sensitive to it - then you should avoid it. Repeat exposures only make it worse. Chemical sensitivies are typically a sign of toxic burden. We all carry pesticides, solvents, herbicides, heavy metals - mainly in our fat - but re-exposures place that chemical into your blood stream making one react. Then it gets absorbed into your fat an...

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on July 07, 2010 at 5:42 AM

Hypercalcemia [high blood calcium]: A personal inquiry

QUESTION:

I just had blood work done and my doctor said that my calcium count is too high. I am in good health. Everything else in the report was ok. What is the problem with having a high calcium count?

Calci

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ANSWER:

Calci -

High calcium levels can be due to:
  • Too much ingestion of vitamin D, too much milk.
  • Too much ingestion of antacids.
  • Burnett's syndrome.
  • Cancers - some cancers cause high levels of calcium.
  • Hyperparathyroidism - your parathyroid glands are not balanced due to cancer, low blood phosphate or other issues.
I received this information from my book, Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. pg 952

You can also find very useful information on eMedicine.com on hypercalcemia.

Your doctor should further evaluate you and should not stop until the cause of high calcium levels are found.

I wish you well and a healthy happy 2006! ...Read More

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on July 07, 2010 at 5:42 AM

Purple Legs: A personal inquiry

QUESTION:

Hi Ben

I thought i would take this opportunity to ask you some questions I have with a client of mine. The problem is with her legs. As she stands her legs become dark red and almost purple lines around what appears to be like round cells. When she gets out of the shower the same thing happens but the legs get red blotches on them. In addition to this she has a hard cellulite problem throughout her body. She is only 24 years old and 23% body fat. Is there any recommendation into treatments or remedies to cure this problem i would greatly appreciate any tips.

Thank you

Crystal

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Crystal -

From first glance, that sounds like she may be quite anemic, poor blood vessel health, a blood condition such as hemophilia, poor blood vessel tone, weak heart tone or some other cardiovascular condition. These are only potential conditions with your friend and in no way am I di...Read More

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on July 07, 2010 at 5:42 AM

Yellow Ooze from Finger: A personal inquiry

QUESTION:

Hi,
I recently received an avulsion on the pad of my finger. It's not horrible and I didn't go to the hospital because my brother is an EMT (I am in school for it) and he said it didn't need stitches. He told me to flap the skin back over the wound so it would heal. Now, 5 days after the incident, a yellow liquid is building up around the edges of the wound, under the skin, and seeps out when I happen to bump it. I have two questions. First, what is the yellow liquid? Second, my wound doesn't have any feeling and I was wondering if I would regain the feeling.

Thank you very much for your time,

Seeps

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ANSWER:

Seeps -

Sounds like you have an infection in there. You may consider soaking it in warm to hot salted water a couple times a day. This will help draw out the infection and salt kills most bacteria.

The limited feeling may be due to the inflammation. Inflamma...Read More

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on July 07, 2010 at 5:42 AM

Problem Supplement? A personal inquiry

QUESTION:

I have started taking a nutritional support for thyroid containing the following ingredients:
  • Rhodymena palmetta
  • Thyroid 100 mg
  • Adrenal 50 mg
  • Ltyrosine
  • Selenuim
  • Bladderwrack
  • Irish moss
  • Pituitary 15 mg
  • Thymus 5mg
  • Spleen 5mg
  • Calcarea fluorica
  • Lycopus virgincus
Question is, I have been on it for 5 days and have GAINED 4-5 lbs. Have I suppressed my thyroid instead of stimulating it? I feel tired and weird, not necessarily bad though. What is the best herbal solution to those last 5-10 stubborn pounds if this isn't it?

Thanks!
Gained

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ANSWER:

Gained:

That is a potent supplement - one that a doctor should only prescribe in my eyes. I would stop taking it. This mixture is affecting your hormone levels big time.

L-tyrosine is a precuror to numerous hormones and is not to be played with. The other main ingredie...Read More

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on July 07, 2010 at 5:42 AM

How Do Food Allergies Occur? A personal inquiry

QUESTION:

Hello Ben:

In your studies have you come across any information as to why a person may start to become allergic to the food they eat? Or even hypersensitive to a particular food they have stopped eating?

Thanks for your help,

Allergic

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Allergic -

Huge question. No way I can answer this completely - it is an entire book.

A few main reasons with the leading reason being anything that causes inflammation in the gut will likely cause food allergies down the road.

Some things which cause inflammation in the gut:
  • Pathogenic bacterial overgrowth due to antibiotic use in last 5-10 years. Locate a quality probiotic to restore healthy bacteria
  • Weak digestion due to stress causing little release of HCl from the stomach or enzymes from pancreas or bile from liver. [Weak digestion typically means constipation - or diarrhea. both of which cause inflammation if chronic.]
  • Weak digestion due to antibodies against your parietal cells ...
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