Oral vitamin sprays
I have been told that taking vitamins in the form of oral sprays allows a purer form of the nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the blood vessels lining inside of the mouth. Is this true and are all the other versions a waste of money?...
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Oralmat for asthma
Can you suggest any alternative treatments for asthma and tell me how they work?...
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Organic and liquid vitamins and minerals
Having investigated numerous vitamin and mineral supplements on the market, I have yet to find an organic, natural source, vegetarian multivitamin/mineral supplement in tablet form for myself and in a lower dose liquid form for my one-year-old daughter. Does such a product exist?...
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Organic herb suppliers
We are hoping to convert our newly-acquired 34-acre farm to organic status and have yet to decide which crops or plants to grow. We regularly read that certain plants are in short supply for medicinal and homeopathic use but do not know where to go for more detailed information. Any tips would be greatly appreciated....
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Orthomolecular Megavitamin Therapy
My friend suffers from hearing voices in his head and although he has been undergoing treatment with both the doctor and the psychiatrist for 18 months now, there has been no improvement. I have read about orthomolecular megavitamin therapy and diets and wondered if this might help him?...
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Osgood-Schlatter's disease
My eight-year-old son has just been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter's disease. As a child who enjoys and is good at sport, he is very disappointed. We have been told he should stop all sport when his knee hurts and take a painkiller. Are there any alternatives that would not only help with the pain but also improve the condition?...
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Osteoarthritis and acid-forming foods
About a year ago, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left hip. I don’t have a problem in any other joint and there is no family history. I am 47 and want to put off having a replacement operation for as long as possible. I also want to avoid taking pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs. Following your advice, I am now taking MSM and Collagen Plus but I understand that acid-forming foods should also be avoided as they can make the condition worse. Can you tell me which foods I should avoid and which fruit I can eat safely?...
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Osteoarthritis pain relief
My 18-year-old nephew has osteoarthritis, which often leaves him unable to get out of bed in the mornings. He is in constant pain and is taking anti-inflammatory medicines. He has been taking vitamins, drinking lots of cider vinegar and following a very restrictive diet, which has helped. Can you suggest anything else for the pain?...
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Osteopenia
I suffer from osteopenia and since I react badly to HRT, I am trying to keep the condition at bay with calcium, magnesium and boron supplements. My problem is that the magnesium supplements have an adverse effect on my digestive system and if I take more than 150mg, which I want to do, my stools are too loose. Can you help at all please?...
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Osteoporosis - rebuilding bone density
I was only 36 when I was first diagnosed with osteoporosis and since then, my bone density has declined another five percent. I eat lots of dairy and am now on new drugs but am not happy with this as a long-term solution. Are there any alternatives?...
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