To Your Health

Several years ago I stopped eating alfalfa sprouts when there were reports of bacterial contamination. Are there safe sprouts on the market now?

I have decided that it is prudent to start taking a multivitamin, but it seems like there are hundreds of choices. How do I narrow down the selections?

I’ve decided I’m ready to give up coffee and thinking of switching to tea. What are my other options for a replacement?

My nails were never great, but the last two years I have really suffered from nails that are too soft to hold up to daily wear and tear. I also notice some ridges developing. What can I do to improve them?

My city recently voted to begin fluoridation of the municipal water supply. Should I be concerned, and if so, how would I remove the fluoride?

I’ve been considering adding coenzyme Q-10 to my supplement program, but I couldn’t really decide if CoQ is an essential nutrient or not. How does CoQ help, if it does?

My bowel habits have been poor all my life, and seem to worsen as I get older. I am well aware of the importance of good elimination. How can I do better?

I am very concerned about my 12-year-old son. He mopes around the house, doesn’t seem to have hobbies or friends, and the friends he does have are rather unsavory characters. I was like that when I was a teenager, but I don’t want him to suffer like I did, even to the point of having suicidal thoughts. How can I help him?

A trainer where I work out has recommended a supplement called MCT oil. He says it will improve athletic performance and help with weight loss. How can increased fat in the diet help with weight loss?

For the past 20 years or so I have conscientiously restricted egg yolks to less than three per week as advised by my physician. Do I need to continue to be cautious, since recent news indicates that eggs are not as bad as once thought?

Why can’t I just completely eliminate fat from my diet?

I have now made it five years since breast cancer was diagnosed. I consider myself very fortunate and want to do everything I can to stay well and avoid future chemo. Where do I start?