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

From a dietary... Read_More »

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... Read_More »

Dear Christine, 

This is not an uncommon complaint.  Many people start to feel at a young at that... Read_More »

Anytime you are discussing the quality of a botanical or vitamin product there will be variation in regards to the quality.  Many different... Read_More »

Antioxidants can have many benefits for you body.  Free radical damage is associated with many different types of chronic diseases including chronic pain, chronic... Read_More »

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... Read_More »

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... Read_More »

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... Read_More »

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... Read_More »

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... Read_More »

Curcumin, also known as Turmeric, has been widely studied for its anti-inflammatory actions.  Compounds in this herb called curcuminoids work in... Read_More »

The only instance in which fish oil would be harmful to the liver is if the fish oil is of very poor quality.  In this case it is possible that it has not been... Read_More »

This is probably an issue that you should bring up with a mental health professional or with your mom's primary care doctor.  Depending on her age she may be... Read_More »

There are no known side effects of SAMe that would be related to worsening of prostate symptoms that I have heard of.  However, each person’s body... Read_More »

Dear Tina, 

The situation you are describing is something that I hear numerous times in my practice everyday.... Read_More »

Blood clots are a very serious condition and can happen for a variety of different reasons.  If your doctor has put you on medication for blood clots it is absolutely... Read_More »

Dear Joyce,

There are some very important things to consider when supporting your moods using natural... Read_More »

When someone first has their removed it may take a while to accurately adjust the dose of thyroid medication.  Part of the reason she may not be feeling well... Read_More »

A multiple vitamin and a good quality omega 3 should be part of everybody’s supplement routine.  If you are looking for things specifically... Read_More »

Taking anything is too high of a dose can be dangerous.  B6 can have potential nerve toxicity when taken in high enough doses (500mg/day and over although some... Read_More »

I think you have made a good decision to incorporate CAM therapies into your treatment program.  It sounds as if the practitioner you selected... Read_More »

Primary biliary cirrhosis (or PBC) is a condition that is thought to be associated with autoimmune disease but little is currently known.  I hope that you have seen a... Read_More »

Without a detailed list of the medications your husband is taking there is no way to know for sure if SAMe would be detrimental for him. ... Read_More »

In my opinion, the most beneficial properties of aloe vera are related to its soothing and healing effects on the gastrointestinal... Read_More »

There are no known negative interactions with the above listed herbs you mentioned.  Valerian can be very helpful for sleep but it largely... Read_More »

Curcumin can help reduce inflammation which in turn can help with pain reduction.  Combining it with other natural anti-inflammatories like boswellia or fish oil can... Read_More »

Doses of flax seed oil vary greatly.  Taking capsules offers a very convenient method of administration but you become limited in the dose due to the hassle of taking... Read_More »

Flax oil is a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids.  These important compounds can help to reduce inflammation in the body... Read_More »

There are several things to look for when selecting an oil based product and specifically Evening Primrose Oil.  First, you want to make sure that the label clearly... Read_More »

This is a very broad question and I would much prefer to look at specific examples.  However, generally speaking, most supplements are safe to be taken together. ... Read_More »

Milk Thistle is not one of the herbs known to readily interact with other medications.  Some herbs have a specific ability to alter the way the liver processes... Read_More »

First, I would need to know a little more about you before I decided that an iron containing multi-vitamin was right for you.  I usually do not recommend taking iron... Read_More »

B vitamins and folic acid are generally very well tolerated.  However, due to the ability of a B-complex to stimulate detoxification in the body it is possible that it... Read_More »

The best things to utilize from the natural pharmacy would be compounds that help to relax and calm you in an effort to reduce the severity of the cravings.  In... Read_More »

One of the best places to start when considering supplements for depression is with essential fatty acids.  These important fats must be obtained from our diet and... Read_More »

I would continue the follow up with the neurologist to rule out any serious neurological issues.  B12 deficiency may be an issue but there are probably other factors... Read_More »

Lyme disease can be a very difficult condition to improve.  The spirochete organism is an expert at evading the immune system and reeking havoc on the body. ... Read_More »

The best way for people to gain weight in a healthy way is through muscle building. You may have a limit as to how much muscle mass you will be able to put on, but any muscle you do gain will be... Read_More »