What Are Kalettes?
I came across a vegetable called Kalettes but didn't buy any because I don't know anything about it. Is this an entirely new vegetable or a combination of kale and something else? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Angelina Jolie Pitt: A Tough Call?
Can you tell me how commonly doctors recommend the kind of surgery Angelina Jolie Pitt had to prevent ovarian cancer? I know she has a very high risk, but aren't there alternatives? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Time to Eat?
Is it true that you can lose weight no matter what you eat as long as you limit eating to a 12-hour period daily? What difference would the timing make? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Walking to Shed Stress?
I have a pretty stressful job and, as a single parent, responsibilities at home that often add to the stress. I know that exercise can help, but between work, commute and home, my day is full with no window for exercise. Any stress-busting advice? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do Smart Phones Cause Insomnia?
I've heard that using smartphones and other electronic devices in the bedroom can disrupt sleep and even cause insomnia. Is this just an urban myth or is there anything to it? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Fast Are You Aging?
I've noticed that some people seem to age more quickly than others? How is it that some 70-year-olds run marathons while others can hardly walk? Do genes explain the difference? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Trans Fats Worsen Memory?
Can you tell me anything about a study showing that consumption of trans fats can mess with memory in relatively young people? I thought we got rid of trans fats. Are they still around? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Saffron for Macular Degeneration?
Can you tell me anything about the use of saffron for macular degeneration? I've seen promotions for it online, but I would like to know if there's any research to back up claims. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Easy Way to Swallow Pills?
I've always had a hard time swallowing pills. When I fill a prescription, I sometimes end up not taking all the medication because I can't swallow pills or capsules. I don’t even take aspirin or supplements because of this problem. Any suggestions? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Colic Migraine?
I've heard that colic in babies is really a form of migraine. This seems far-fetched to me. Can you tell me whether it is true and whether mothers with migraine have babies with colic? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Where Does All the Plastic Go?
I saw a news items about microplastics in German beer and then learned that these are also called microbeads and are accumulating in oceans and the Great Lakes. Do you know how big a threat microplastics pose? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Milk Bad for Bones?
I never had any problem consuming milk – no lactose intolerance or allergies to milk protein, but now I've heard that milk doesn't do much to strengthen bones and may even be harmful. Is there anything to this? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 9, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are All Heavy Drinkers Alcoholics?
I've heard that there's a difference between heavy drinking and alcoholism and that not all heavy drinkers are alcoholics. How can you tell the difference? Does it matter whether someone is a heavy drinker or an alcoholic? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Noise Cause Permanent Pain?
I have a friend who complains of excruciating pain in her ears that she traces to a rock concert she attended a year ago. I realize that over time constant noise can damage hearing, but I never heard it could lead to long-term ear pain. Is this possible? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is There Fish Oil in Farmed Salmon?
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Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
