Patient question: Is there an anti-inflammatory you recommend for skiers knees? I have osteoarthritis. I have only been taking Target Tylenol and Imitrex for pain. ~Lorie A., Denver, CO Have you tried turmeric milk? It is an amazingly potent anti-inflammatory. Start with high quality turmeric (I buy it and black peppercorns at the Savory Spice Shop), and use […]
Category: Natural Health Questions
Nutrition and Autoimmunity: The Diet Connection
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? Have you been told that no one knows why people develop autoimmune issues and that the only treatments are with heavy-duty toxic drugs or, as with Crohn’s Disease, extractive surgeries to remove the offending body parts? Have you been following your doctor’s orders […]
Are There Safety Risks to MRIs?
I recently received a question asking about the risks of getting an MRI scan. In my opinion, while an MRI scan seems safer than medical scans that use radiation, but there may still be some risks associated. An MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan, is done by creating a strong, oscillating magnetic field around the body. […]
Are Glorious One-Pot Meals Safe for Kidney Patients?
Reader question: I was going to order the one pot meal book, but my husband was diagnosed with kidney disease. Do you think some of recipes would be ok for him, just not add salt? I was at the NMO meeting in L.A. and heard you speak. ~Anita D., Mobile, Alabama Hi Anita! Thank you so much for […]
Sea Salt Is Better Than Table Salt for Sodium-Restricted Diets
Sea salt is better balanced for our bodies and may not cause swelling or tax the body like mined table salt or the added sodium in processed foods will. Sea salt is a live mineral from the get-go as part of the nutrient-rich environment of seawater that is activated by absorbing the sun’s life-giving energy during evaporation. […]
