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 […]
Q: I must thank you for writing about raisins to get a wonderful night’s sleep. I really cannot believe this gift! Your newsletter has helped me educate myself on many topics. Raisins to sleep through the night work like a miracle. A: Other readers report that a handful of raisins […]
Q: I have had a bad case of blepharitis for many years. It looks like pimples on my eyelids. My doctor prescribed eyedrops for dry eyes, an antibiotic that merely clogs up the sebaceous glands even worse, and hot compresses. The problem is that I am supposed to keep a […]
Q: I have had great results from marijuana oil for neuropathy. Last year, I had extreme pain in my feet at night. They were so swollen that I had trouble putting my shoes on in the morning. I could not be as active as usual. I took prescribed gabapentin for […]
Q: I am curious to know the health benefits of hibiscus tea. I’ve heard that it’s good for blood pressure. If so, how do you make it and how much do you drink? A: Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a bush with lovely bright-red flowers. The dried petals can be used […]