Comments on: Reading List: Skip That Detox, Flaxseed Pluses & More Supplement Warnings

By: Lily

Lily — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:36:57 +0000

She has done all of this. What is the next step for protection?

By: Nan

Nan — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:14:38 +0000

I bought a small bottle of grapefruitseed extract and added 20 drops to a 32 oz. spray bottle of water for cleaning my vegetables/fruits. Very cheap alternative to the specialty bottled stuff. The extract is not expensive and is available at health food stores. For more uses once you buy the extrac, go to http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/4415/grap...

By: Fawn

Fawn — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:05:07 +0000

Lily, you should ask for (if it hasn't already been done) a bone density test. that will tell you how much bone she has and whether or not something along the lines of fosamax is warranted. I'd recommend doing some research on bone density measurement results so you can better understand those. You can also look up some sites (webmd, etc not pharmaceautical sites) that explain osteoporosis, causes, symptoms, tests, etc. Also, depending on her physical state, weight baring exercises, especially if she has dr approval for lifting, will help maintain bone density, since it's typical to lose a certain percentage annually post-menopausal (I want to say 1-3% but it's been a while since I've looked at that data). Hope this helps!

By: Lily

Lily — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:04:26 +0000

On the note of supplements, I was wondering if you could give us any information on anti-osteoporosis for women. My mom was supposed to be on Fosamax but luckily she has not yet received her prescription. She has been trying to eat one yoplait light yogurt, a couple of cups of milk, in addition to some milk on her cereal in the morning, each day. Yet, she doesn't think this is enough and wants to start supplements. Do you have any advice? Thank you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:48:28 +0000

I wash my fruits and veggies (ones with tough skin- apples, organges, tomatoes etc) with watered down dish soap. Im not sure if it really gets all of the bacteria and dirt off, but I feel better knowing its cleaned, and I have never felt sick or anything if I've accidently consumed any.

By: Ashlie

Ashlie — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:17:17 +0000

I have IBS and – in an effort to avoid prescription medications and constant misery – I have tried everything from aloe vera juice to probiotics. After lots of research I recently began taking an Indian herbal supplement called Triphala. It has helped me a lot, but given warning like the one in this article – I get a little worried about taking anything. So I'm just wondering – has anyone heard anything bad about Triphala?