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Paper Cuts, July 19, 2011 at the Palm Door

July 19, 2011 Music Post

Newsgeist: 12/13/10

The spirit of the news

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

To Your Health

Why was my newborn given a vitamin K shot before we left the hospital?

Nov. 18, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

What is 'vitamin U' and what are its benefits healthwise?

"...termed "vitamin H" is now known to be the B-vitamin biotin, and "vitamin M" is folicin, a form of..."

July 28, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

How do I know if I need a B-vitamin supplement? What does it mean to "balance" the B-vitamins?

"...Q. How do I know if I need a B-vitamin supplement? Also what does it mean to "balance" the..."

March 7, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I am due to have angioplasty in two weeks. I know this procedure is necessary now, but I want to prevent further deterioration of my heart condition. What is helpful?

"...homocysteine, a toxic amino acid that increases when certain B-vitamins (folic acid, vitamin B-12, and vitamin B-6) are deficient...."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

What are the benefits of taking the 'fancy' form of folic acid, 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate, and how would I know if it is better for me if I decide to try it?

"...century folic acid has been classified as an essential B-vitamin. Until the 1980s folic acid deficiency was mainly associated..."

May 6, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Until recently I had never heard of a vitamin called biotin. What is it good for, and what foods have it?

Dec. 26, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

'NFL Analysis 101': Scary Times for Salty Powers

March 28, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

NOLA Gay

In New Orleans, the yellow brick road leads to the Center.

Jan. 24, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

50 Cent Rolls Into SXSW

Rapper confirms a Music Conference interview

March 5, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Year in Movies, and in Moments

What didn’t make my Top 10

Dec. 31, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: Identity Crisis

The Double, Filth, and Moebius melt minds

Aug. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: KOKE Is Back

The original KOKE returns to a soda fountain near you

Aug. 10, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

To Your Health

I get confused about the various kinds of vitamin E on the vitamin labels. Why can't labels just say "tocopherol"?

July 19, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

What new discoveries are there in regards to vitamin B-12?

Dec. 17, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I know acne is not life-threatening, but it makes my life miserable. I am considering AccutaneTM treatment but I'm open to other suggestions.

Feb. 22, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Now that I am pregnant, my mother-in-law is very concerned about the vitamin A in a multivitamin I have used for years. Am I endangering my baby?

June 22, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Are there some lesser-known nutrients that would help fight periodontal disease?

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I don't know how much vitamin C I should take. The government has one figure and books I have read have others. Who is right?

June 1, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I will be undergoing surgery in about a month. Are there certain nutrients that I should take before surgery?

March 30, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Why are the amounts of vitamins in most pills so much higher than the RDA?

"...have probably noticed that only water-soluble nutrients such as B-vitamins, vitamin C, acetyl L-carnitine, lipoic acid, and such like..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I consider myself quite healthy at age 42. I have been a strict vegetarian (vegan) for more than 10 years, I exercise and meditate regularly, and have never smoked tobacco. I have two healthy children and I am still having regular, uncomplicated menstrual periods. Is there any reason for me to consider taking food supplements?

"...a B-complex that supplies 25 mg of the major B-vitamins as insurance that the other B-complex vitamins will remain..."

March 8, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I have recently begun to suffer what my doctor diagnoses as carpal tunnel syndrome, apparently connected with long hours at my computer keyboard. I am now wearing a "splint" and have changed my keyboard, but would like to do more. What nutrients might help?

Aug. 2, 2002 Column

To Your Health

July 26, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

My sister, who is schizophrenic but doing better on medication, is beginning to exhibit some odd behaviors. It started with her blinking a lot, and now she arches her eyebrows, makes chewing motions, and grimaces for no reason. Is this part of her mental problem?

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

When I picked up a prescription a few days ago, my pharmacist advised me not to use grapefruit juice while I was taking the medication. Why would that make any difference?

June 8, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Since heart disease runs in my family I have tried to "eat healthy" for several years. Recently I have been hearing about vitamin supplements that may help prevent heart disease. What are the best ones?

Aug. 30, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I am watching my grandfather fade away because he is losing his eyesight to macular degeneration. He was always the healthiest of my grandparents, but now he can't drive or read, and he is too proud to take advantage of the services available for the blind. Is there any hope for a cure?

May 25, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

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