Q: People with frequent migraine headaches often are advised to follow an elimination diet. Is there any evidence regarding its effectiveness? A: A comprehensive review of diet and headache in the journal Headache (October 2016) notes that this is a controversial topic. This research is not as rigorous as one […]
Q: I’ve found that a couple of slices of ripe papaya calms heartburn. It also provides a little fresh fruit to the diet. Papaya-enzyme tablets work, but the fresh papaya is a better choice for me. A: A doctor first reported the benefits of papain, an enzyme from papaya fruit, […]
Q: I’ve suffered with hiccups all my life (I’m only in my late 50’s). The only remedy that works is one I learned from a friend about six years ago: Raise your left arm straight over your head while drinking a glass of water. Can you tell me why this […]
Q: I love grapefruit, the whole fruit. I used to eat it often, but I have gone without for several years now. That is because I take simvastatin to lower my cholesterol. I discussed my cravings with my heart doctor, and we reached a happy medium. I can have half […]