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Q. What are the benefits and drawbacks of agave nectar or syrup? Would you recommend its use?
The bottom line is that agave sweeteners are refined and not inherently healthier than sugar, honey, high-fructose corn syrup, or any other sweetener. Hence, as with any other refined… more»
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Q. How much sleep is ideal? Can you get too much or too little?
There was a study that came out in February 2010 where they looked at 125 students who were all in school in an urban midwestern university and the students were interviewed about their… more»
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Q. What is the importance of water and how much is optimal?
Water is extremely important for optimal brain function. One of the first things that mild dehydration effects is brain function because if you’re not getting adequate hydration, the… more»
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Q. I'm wondering if I'm getting enough calcium.
You have listed plenty of calcium as supplementation, especially if it is in the more bioavailable form of calcium citrate. Your diet should easily supply the other 500mg recommended by the… more»
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Q. What depletes the nitric oxide in the smooth muscles of the blood vessels?
Nitric oxide is the most potent dilator, or you might say relaxant of smooth muscle, that the body makes. This is a product of the endothelial cells of the intima (a one cell lining of the… more»
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Q. What is Carrageenan and is it something we should avoid if possible?
Carrageenans are a family of linear sulfated polysaccharides that are extracted from red seaweeds. Carrageenan is used as a thickening agent and is used in Silk milk, ice creams, and in… more»
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Q. What do you think of soy protein in the diet?
Soy protein in the form of whole soy, tofu, or edamame are probably quite healthy. To use oxidized soy protein like in protein drinks may be another story. On the whole I disagree with the… more»
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Q. Have you ever heard of grapefruit juice causing an elevated blood pressure?
I have not heard of grapefruit juice per se causing high blood pressure. But there is a concern about the interaction of grapefruit juice with a number of drugs for common illnesses.… more»
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Q. Are iodized salt, sea salt and celtic salt friend or foe? Do we need salt in our diets?
Yes we need some salt. How much? What kind of salt? For the most part salt is salt and the real danger is in getting too much, or in more rare cases too little. As far as iodized salt goes,… more»
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Q. How can I stop smoking?
There is no simple way to stop smoking and there are different approaches to it. But the one thing in common of those who do quit is an iron clad will to make it happen. That has to be the… more»
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Q. Is there a natural way to treat estrogen dominance to reduce menstrual cramping due to uterine fibroids?
I am glad you had a complete physical and that the cause of your severe menstrual cramping is not something more serious than fibroids. Yet the pain itself though not life threatening is… more»
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Q. What are some natural ways to remedy anemia?
There are many good sources of vegetarian iron and one needs not to take an ounce of liver! Diets consisting of vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts provide adequate iron. Vitamin… more»
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Q. Is it possible to reverse an enlarged prostate naturally without the use of medications and surgery?
When you say enlarged prostate this could mean many different things: Chronic prostatitis can cause an enlarged prostate and so can cancer. And sometimes it just gets bigger with time and… more»
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Q. What are some natural things that can be done for Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma in the abdomen?
B cell Lymphoma today is quite treatable with chemotherapy. At 98 and in good health, I would still recommend that your mother see an oncologist for a possible round of chemotherapy. Only he… more»
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Q. Are there natural remedies for acid reflux?
Acid reflux is commonly known as GERD which is an acronym for Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. Several things you can do will help without taking medications. Eat slowly, never overeat, and… more»
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