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Q. Does Ginkgo Biloba help prevent Alzheimer's disease?
In my opinion, long term use of Ginko Balboa is not the best way of preventing Alzheimer's disease. The reason is that although it may increase blood flow temporarily to the… more»
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Q. In what form is calcium best absorbed?
Calcium carbonate is the hard mineral calcium in sea shells, or the build up of calcium on pipes. This kind of calcium is recommended by some commercial groups as being the best. To… more»
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Q. How important is the immune system to fight cancer?
Theoretically, a healthy immune system can destroy those aberrant, cancerous cells before they get a chance to multiply and become dangerous. We all have cancer cells circulating in our… more»
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Q. How does a cell become cancerous?
Whatever the underlying causes are in a certain cancer one thing is always in common: All cancers start from a single cell that undergoes many changes. Some of those changes are permanent… 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. Where can I get a good, easy vegan cookbook?
I recommend 7 Secrets Cookbook. From what I have heard from some friends who do cooking is that this cookbook is the easiest to work with for beginners and very complete. It explains things… 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»