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Breathing and Allergies

Breathing and Allergies

For 15 years I've gotten sinus infections in spring and fall. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, nasal drainage, respiratory infection, and rash. I've been tested for allergies (negative). Do you have any idea what this is and how I can treat it?

Digestive Health

Digestive Health

Is the presence of lactose intolerance and/or irritable bowel syndrome typically associated with someone who may also be sensitive to gluten?

Heart Health

Heart Health

My mom had a stroke about seven months ago. Although she is slowly recovering from it, she seems depressed to me. Is this just part of the recovery, or should I talk to her about it so that she can get some sort of treatment?

Nutrition

Nutrition

I would like to get the most nutrition from my greens. Would I get more if I cook all the greens on the day that I buy them and eat them at several meals? Or keep the greens in the fridge and pull out only the ones I will cook and eat at that one meal?

Ear, Nose and Throat

Ear, Nose and Throat

What is "swimmer's ear" and what is the best way to deal with it?

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

What medications are safe to take during pregnancy?

Diabetes

Diabetes

I've had a blood glucose test level of 104 in my last two blood workups. I know that it's just over the upper limits of being safe and was wondering if that is a problem at this stage? What can I do to lower my blood sugar? I don't want to get diabetes.

Children's Health

Children's Health

My 7-year-old son gets nosebleeds often. What causes them and can they be prevented?

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