Q: You recommended gentian violet for toenail fugus, and I tried it. Now my toenails are purple, and I can’t get it off. What can I do? A: When we wrote about this old-fashioned topical antifungal treatment, we warned that it stains the skin and nails purple. The color will […]
Q: I have a number of autoimmune diseases and had recurring problems with my thumbnail. I read a letter in your column from a writer whose toenail symptoms (black under the nail, warped nail, cuticle issues) perfectly described my thumbnail. The letter writer had a chronic fungal infection that caused […]
Q: When I worked in a nursing home three decades ago, the nurses would use a mixture of A&D Ointment and a packet of table sugar to heal bedsores. It worked like magic! Now I hear manuka honey is the best way to go. I keep it in the medicine […]
Q: My wife told me about the mustard cure for muscle cramps some time ago. I thought it sounded wild, as I don’t understand how it would work. Last week, I participated in a run/walk in Indianapolis with some old friends. Two of them ran a half marathon. After the […]
Q: I have arthritis in my knees and back. To minimize the pain, I have been using hemp oil, rosemary and turmeric. I created a shaker with rosemary, turmeric and black pepper, which I use on my eggs and salads. Hemp oil is my replacement for olive, oil and butter. […]
Q: I have had nocturia for may years. I tried numerous treatments, including two surgeries. My sleep was frequently interrupted, sometimes five or six times a night. I didn’t know what it would be like to get a good night’s rest. Nothing helped until I tried eating a handful of […]
Q: I read in your column that pickle juice can ease cramps. However, you left out a lot of details. 1. What is the recommended dosage? 2. How many times a day should it be taken? 3. When should it be taken – morning, evening, bedtime, before meal, with food […]
Q: I have suffered with chronic insomnia my entire life. A few years ago, I heard about a supplement (GNC Melatonin 1 mg) that is held under the tongue until it dissolves. To my surprise, it worked and changed my life. A: Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the […]
Q: My husband and I are in our early 60s and lead an active lifestyle, working in town and living on a homestead with livestock. My husband spent 25 years in the military and also was a competitive runner, so he has flat feet and hip pain. Both of us […]