My advice would be to get started on an aggressive dietary and supplemental approach to reducing inflammation and supporting joint structure.

From a dietary perspective you should focus on eliminating foods... Read More    Ask Your Question

I am unaware of this exact report and what aspect of supplementation was leading to the toxicity.  What I do know is that it is possible to have toxicity with certain nutrients and selenium is one of them.  The... Read More    Ask Your Question

Dear Christine, 

This is not an uncommon complaint.  Many people start to feel at a young at that their energy, stamina and zest start to... Read More    Ask Your Question

Anytime you are discussing the quality of a botanical or vitamin product there will be variation in regards to the quality.  Many different factors can affect this. ... Read More    Ask Your Question

Thank you for that great question.  Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation is a critical part of pre-natal care that is often overlooked.  A child's developing nervous system needs access to abundant Omega 3 fatty... Read More    Ask Your Question

Although some herbal supplements can be potentially harmful when combined with medications like high blood pressure and depression medication the Happy Camper product does not contain any herbal ingredients that would be... Read More    Ask Your Question

Dear Dr. Passero: Since some months ago I have been haveing problems with my period. I started bleeding heavely and my period lasts for 13 days. I went to the doctor and he gave me 10 days treatment of progesterone and he said that I will be ok. My periods are still lasting 6-8 days and I am wondering if I can take Wild Yam pills to help regulate my hormones? Thanks in advance for your attention and help. I will be looking forward for your response.

Often times in cases where women have prolonged bleeding it is an issue with low progesterone, that is why your doctor prescribed the 10 day course of it..  Progesterone helps to maintain the... Read More    Ask Your Question

Antioxidants can have many benefits for you body.  Free radical damage is associated with many different types of chronic diseases including chronic pain, chronic infections and even cancer.  By taking... Read More    Ask Your Question

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, also known as DGL is one of the best natural remedies for acid reflux symptoms.  This is a form of licorice that has had one of its components removed which enhances its effect on the GI... Read More    Ask Your Question

Hi, I have a problem which probably doesn’t sound big but is seriously getting me down and damaging my social life. Ever since I was about 16/17 whenever I seem to step onto grass flies follow me or hover over my head. It is particularly worse in the summer. I cannot seem to be able to go to the park without flies swarming all above my head and it is clearly recognizable to see. It has meant me making several excuses not to go to the park and sometimes it is impossible to get out of but its an embarrassing situation and one I’m desperately trying to solve. I use hair products which my friends use and ones that have been voted the best etc. I don’t smell any differently to anyone else and I just don’t know what to do to solve the problem. There is obviously some kind of smell I’m giving off but I don’t know how to fix this.

This sounds like a very pesky problem and the fact that it is inhibiting your ability to enjoy the outdoors is of particular concern.  It is possible that you are releasing some type of odor that is particularly attractive to insects, but... Read More    Ask Your Question

Yes,

Both Beta Glucan and Red Yeast Rice are generally very safe supplements and would not pose a problem if combined together.  Beta glucan is thought to lower cholesterol levels by binding it in the gut and helping with excretion... Read More    Ask Your Question

What you need to focus on is natural products that help to reduce inflammation in the body.  Some of the best things to do this are Omega 3 fatty acids.  The compounds found in omega 3 products like fish oil... Read More    Ask Your Question

Weight loss can be a very daunting task especially when you have a lot to lose.  You must remember that no supplement will take the place of the appropriate dietary changes and exercise program.  There are no easy... Read More    Ask Your Question

Although the name implies that it is yeast, the extracts used in Red Yeast Rice products do not affect Candida... Read More    Ask Your Question

Hi, I was taking daily 2000mg of flaxseed oil , one cod liver oil capsule 525mg with added A,D, & E in the cod liver oil and magnesium 300mg.  The flax seed oil just in the last 3 weeks .. but recently became very nauseas and sick with diarrhea and almost anxiety attacks . I feel I may have over done the omega 3s and have since realized all of these things thin the blood.  During this period I have also taken ibuprophen .. another blood thinner.  My question is this, could the sickness and diarrhea been brought on by this concoction of supplements and have I done myself long term harm / And could I take valerian for the anxiety?  I cannot sleep because of the anxiety.  I have given up all the supplements in the mean time .

Although it is never possible to predict how a person will react to any medication or supplement, there is enough known about different supplements to predict what one might expect.  In most... Read More    Ask Your Question

One of the most well researched natural products for ADHD is fish oil.  DHA is one of the active components of fish oil and comprises 40% of the fat contained in the brain.  It is extremely supportive to the... Read More    Ask Your Question

Bulimia and all eating disorders are a very serious situation.  They inflict a large amount of stress on the body and can cause long term damage if severe enough.  It sounds like your supplementation protocol is... Read More    Ask Your Question

Red yeast rice is a specific intervention for the lowering of cholesterol.  The compounds that naturally occur in this product are similar to those found in the prescription medications known as the statins which... Read More    Ask Your Question

DHEA is a hormone that the body uses to make other hormones, particularly testosterone and estrogen.  When DHEA is given there is no way to anticipate exactly what hormone the body will convert it to.  Sometimes in men given DHEA... Read More    Ask Your Question

As an amino acid, Arginine does not have many known interactions with other medications.  It can increase nitric oxide production which stimulates the relaxation of blood vessels.  This is often a desired effect of Arginine and is used... Read More    Ask Your Question

Ginger is a great antioxidant however most of the metals used for dental implants are not highly reactive and are not likely to cause any significant oxidative damage.  The same is true for the metals used in other prosthetic applications... Read More    Ask Your Question

My daughter just had a seizure a couple of weeks ago,she is 37 years old and has never had these before ,it left her very weak. we would like to know what vitamins she can take for brain health,please get back to me as soon as you can. Thank you for your time in helping us, Carolyn

First, it is very important that your daughter get an appropriate work to find out why she had a seizure in the first place.  Brain imaging and blood tests are an absolute must and should be... Read More    Ask Your Question