Question: My mother had a horrible case of varicose veins, and I'm starting to get them now too. Is there any way I can keep them from getting as bad as hers? Dr. Wright: Varicose veins do run in families, but you can get them to slow down, or sometimes even stop, with ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 31, 2016
UPDATED:January 30, 2020
Eliminate Strep Throat with This Surprising Solution
Question: Now that the kids are back in school, it's getting to be that time -- strep throat season. I feel like they have it constantly. What can I do? Dr. Wright: After reading a book by a doctor who found that eliminating all milk and dairy products from children's diets completely ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 20, 2016
Being Far-Sighted About Nearsightedness
Question: Almost everyone in our family has worn glasses since childhood. My daughter is pregnant, and I have to wonder--is there any way to fight this family pattern? A.V., Lubbock, TX A: Dr. Wright: I'm always a little sad when I meet a small child wearing glasses ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Relief for Mosquito Bites
Q: Working in my garden in the evening, I end up covered in bug bites. What can I do to relieve the inflammation? Dr. Wright: One of the most effective treatments for mosquito bites (or other bug bites) is a paste made of any of the digestive enzymes -- pancreatin, bromelain, or papain. These ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 21, 2016
Q&A: Step to the “beet” to lower homocysteine & help your heart
Question: I read that many medical experts now believe that elevated levels of homocysteine--not high cholesterol--are the main cause of cardiovascular disease in Western society. Some say it's good to eat beets because they contain betaine, an important source of a molecule that accelerates the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2016
Break the Bottled Water Habit?
Question: What's your stance on bottled water? Some people tell me I shouldn't drink it because the plastic bottles are poisonous. Others tell me I should steer clear of tap water because of fluoride and chlorine. What should I do? Dr. Wright: Most municipal water supplies do contain fluoride ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 29, 2016
Q&A: The connection between rosacea and low stomach acid
Question: I'm contacting you to thank you for publishing your newsletters. A friend of mine forwarded one of your newsletters to me when she learned I was having difficulty managing my rosacea. The symptoms have been typical, I suspect; they are very uncomfortable with red flaky skin around my ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Reducing Parkinson’s Symptoms
Question: I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, and so I'm gathering all the information I can find about natural treatments. Can you help? Dr. Wright: For Parkinson's disease, I usually recommend coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B2. In one study of 80 people with Parkinson's, coQ10 supplementation ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Avoiding Aluminum
Question: I recently switched deodorant brands to cut down my exposure to aluminum, but I know that's just the tip of the iceberg. What other steps should I take to reduce my exposure? Dr. Wright: Avoiding aluminum as much as you can is a very good idea, since it really has no place in human ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 10, 2015
Snuff It Out: Candles and Your Health
Question: My sister says candles are hazardous to your health. Is this true? Dr. Wright: Most candles contain paraffin. Paraffin is made from the sludge at the bottom of barrels of crude oil, which is then treated and bleached with benzene and other chemical solvents to "clean it up" for use in ... Read More ›
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