New Neti Pot Risk?
I read that it is dangerous to use tap water in neti pots because you could get an ameba in your nose that will kill you. Is it okay to use distilled water instead? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Acupuncture For Fibromyalgia?
Can you tell me how useful acupuncture is for fibromyalgia? I'm wondering if it is more effective than medication and how you would go about finding an acupuncturist who treats the condition? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Does Endometriosis Cause Heart Disease?
I have endometriosis and was alarmed to hear that women with this condition are at higher risk of heart disease than other women. I don't understand the connection. Can you explain and tell me how to lower my risk? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blueberries To Prevent Alzheimer's?
I understand that eating blueberries may ward off Alzheimer's disease. This seems too good to be true. Has it been proven? If so, how often should you eat blueberries? & nbsp; (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fibroid Treatment For Better Sex?
I have uterine fibroids that cause me some pain and also make sex so uncomfortable that I tend to avoid it. I've heard there is a procedure that can relieve these symptoms without surgery. Is it safe and effective? & nbsp; (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mistaking Immaturity For ADHD?
I understand that a new study shows that the youngest kids in a classroom are much more likely to be labeled as having ADHD, and that these kids may just be more restless because they're less mature. Can this be true? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin C To Fight Cataracts?
I understand that vitamin C can help prevent cataracts. If this is true, how much should we be consuming? Do supplements work as well as fruits and vegetables to provide this vitamin? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Organic Food More Nutritious?
I know that organic food is better because it enables us to avoid pesticides and other harmful chemicals. But I'm wondering if it actually gives us more vitamins and other nutrients? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why More Mastectomies?
I understand that more women with newly diagnosed breast cancer are choosing mastectomies, even double mastectomies, over lumpectomy. I've also heard that mastectomy is now an outpatient procedure, which seems outrageous. Can you tell me why this is happening? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Midwestern Infection Mystery?
Can you tell me anything about the mysterious infection that has been killing people in the Midwest? I've heard that it is antibiotic resistant and that no one knows where it came from. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cosmetics Concern?
I was alarmed to hear that some cosmetics and shampoos contain hormone-disrupting chemicals. What threat do these chemicals present? What can I say to convince my teenage daughters to avoid the products? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Choosing Breast Cancer Surgery?
I have a friend diagnosed with early breast cancer. She has decided on a mastectomy and wants to have her unaffected breast removed, too, even though her doctor says there's little chance of cancer developing there. Is that really the case? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - July 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Does Air Pollution Affect Children's Behavior?
Can you tell me whether air pollution can affect the way children behave? I've been told it does, but I can't imagine what the connection could be. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - June 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
I understand that more than half the calories in U.S. diets come from ultra-processed foods. But I don't know what ultra-processed foods are or how they differ from ordinary processed foods. Can you explain the difference? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - June 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Preventing Peanut Allergies?
I understand that it may be possible to actually prevent peanut allergy in children who may be at risk. Can you tell me how to do this and if it really works? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - June 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
