I have a friend who flat out refuses to drink apple juice. Lisa swears that it tastes like rusty nails and I've never been able to convince her otherwise. The reason why remained a mystery, until one day Lisa revealed that her mom used to give both her and her siblings iron drops in apple juice ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:February 9, 2016
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Reverse Osteoporosis By Simply Drinking Lactoferrin
Did You Know...that a whey protein found in milk can be taken in supplement form to reverse osteoporosis, treat iron deficiency, as well as restrain the growth of HIV? You may have seen the advertisements and TV commercials about potent bisphosphonate drugs that treat and prevent osteoporosis. Such ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Fighting early hair loss
Question: I'm only 32, and I've been losing my hair for the past few years. It's very sparse now. I have read your advice about taking omega-3s and I do take fish oil capsules. I'm wondering if there is anything else can I do? Dr. Wright: Taking omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil is a ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
How to Naturally Avoid and Correct Anemia
There are actually three different types of nutritional anemia: iron, B-12, and folate. Anemia is a blood condition in which the number and/or size of the red blood cells is reduced. Because red blood cells move oxygen from your lungs to the tissues, it's easy to see how any decrease in their ... Read More ›
December 16, 2015
Decoding iron deficiency
Question: What are the possible causes for not absorbing iron and the resulting low-iron blood? My doctor said she didn't know and that Western medicine doesn't address the question; it only attempts to replace the missing iron with prescription iron. I am currently taking that prescription and my ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
How to Stay Safe at the Pharmacy
Dear Pharmacist, I'm frequently confused by all the choices when I'm trying to select an over-the-counter (OTC) product from the drugstore. Is it OK to ask the pharmacist for help? I've tried at times, but they are always busy and I have to wait. --P.R. New York Answer: Absolutely! Pharmacists ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Curbing Constipation Naturally – Part 1
When I was in medical school, I used to come across textbooks that said if your patient has three bowel movements a week, that's "normal." Wow -- can you imagine walking around carrying tacos from three nights ago in your belly? How's that considered normal? Going to the bathroom once every three ... Read More ›
