Q: about 12 years ago I was diagnosed with prediabetes since my HbA1c was 6.8. I started measuring my blood sugar and also changed my diet: no more sweets, beer or wine. My wife asked me to measure her blood glucose because she was always thirsty. It was 260, and […]
Q: I find turmeric powder mixed in a morning drink relieves my aches and pains very well. As a result, I very rarely need to take an NSAID pain reliever like ibuprofen. A: Turmeric, the yellow spice that gives curry and yellow mustard their characteristic color, has a reputation for […]
Q: About four years ago, one of my doctors told me that I would be on acid-blocking drugs for the rest of my life. I’d had trouble with acid reflux for about 10 years by that time. This expert couldn’t tell me what causes acid reflux. After doing my own […]
Q: I read about using a sliced onion on a bee sting or wasp sting. I tried this trick after a wasp got me on my little finger. I cut an onion and put it on the stung spot. It felt a little better, but I wanted faster relief. I […]
Q: About 12 years ago I was diagnosed with prediabetes since my HbA1c was 6.8. I started measuring my blood sugar and also changed my diet: no more sweets, beer or wine. My wife asked me to measure her blood glucose because she was always thirsty. It was 260, and […]