Can Testing Saliva Reveal Alzheimer's Disease?
I recently heard that there's a saliva test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease in its early stages. Can you tell me anything about it? Where is it available? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
DNIP and DIDP: New Plastic Hazard?
What can you tell me about the plastics DNIP and DIDP, which I understand were considered safe but may be dangerous? Where are they found? Do you think they should be avoided? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Getting Rid Of Pesticide Residues?
I'm trying to switch my family to organic eating, but I'm wondering if it is possible to rid our bodies of pesticides that may have accumulated over time, or are we stuck with them for life? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine?
Can you tell me anything about Cuba's lung cancer vaccine? Is it safe? Does it work? If so, is there any chance that it will be available in the U.S. any time soon? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Toxic Turf?
I've become increasingly concerned about the artificial turf used as a substitute for grass on school athletic fields. I've heard that the material used to make it is safe, but I've also heard that it isn't. Which is right? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Do You Get Rid Of Belly Fat?
Can you tell me whether exercise or diet is better for getting rid of belly fat? If it is diet, what type is best? And if exercise works, how much and what kind is most effective? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil: Best Bug Repellent?
What are the pros and cons of lemon eucalyptus oil as an insect repellent? I know you don't like DEET, but can you tell me how it compares? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 2, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
I'm always tired during the day. I can sit down and doze off immediately and am sometimes so drowsy at work that I can barely keep my eyes open even when I've had a good night's sleep. What could be causing this? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can A Tick Bite Cause An Allergy to Meat?
What can you tell me about the tick bite that leads to an allergy to meat? How would you know you've been bitten and which kind of tick causes this? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do You Need More Protein?
I've heard that we need to consume more protein as we get older. If this is true, can you tell me how much more protein is necessary and at what age we should increase our intake? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
MRIs for Headaches?
I often have bad headaches and asked my doctor about having an MRI to see what's wrong. He said that it isn't necessary, but a friend's doctor did order an MRI for her headaches. Should I change doctors? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Bad Chemicals?
I thought the dangerous stuff in Teflon was taken out years ago and that we didn't have to worry about it anymore. Now I hear that the chemicals used to replace it are just as bad. True? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diet for a Better Brain?
Is it true that a Mediterranean diet with extra olive oil and nuts helps improve memory and other mental functions? How much extra olive oil and nuts would you need? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D For Weight Loss?
I have two questions about vitamin D. First, can it really help you lose weight as I recently heard? And how much is too much? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Your Handshake And Your Health?
I understand that your handshake can reveal your risk of having a heart attack, a stroke and even dying. What's the connection here? It seems far-fetched to me. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
