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What is your top suggestion for dealing with menopause?

Q. Dear Terry, “What is your top suggestion for dealing with menopause?” – Karla M., Salem, OR

My wife has dementia that started in the past couple years.

Q. Dear Terry, “My wife has dementia that started in the past couple years. I’m afraid she will develop Alzheimer’s disease and I don’t want that to happen. What can she take to help with her memory and brain function?”...

This time of year is always rough for my digestion, especially if I’m eating foods that don’t agree with me.

Q. Dear Terry, “This time of year is always rough for my digestion, especially if I’m eating foods that don’t agree with me. I’m going to try and eat healthy this holiday season, but not completely limit myself either. What...

What can I do for bursitis in my hip?

Q. Dear Terry, “What can I do for bursitis in my hip?” – Kathleen K., Columbia, MO

My husband won’t eat many fruits or vegetables.

Q. Dear Terry, “My husband won’t eat many fruits or vegetables. I’ve tried cooking them different ways and putting them in smoothies, but he’s so stubborn. He will at least take a multivitamin every day. Is there anything else he...

One of my friends has ‘metabolic syndrome’ and started taking berberine.

Q. Dear Terry, “One of my friends has ‘metabolic syndrome’ and started taking berberine. She has already made improvements in just a few months. I recently found out that I have metabolic syndrome and I want to try the natural...

What herbs can help with erectile dysfunction?

Q. Dear Terry, “What herbs can help with erectile dysfunction?” – M.P., Great Falls, MT

My son has been experiencing a dry cough for a few weeks.

Q. Dear Terry, “My son has been experiencing a dry cough for a few weeks. His pediatrician has told me several times it will go away on its own. However, his school wants him to stay home until the cough...

My scalp has been really dry and itchy lately.

Q. Dear Terry, “My scalp has been really dry and itchy lately. I switched to an all-natural shampoo and that seems to have helped a little bit. I’ve never experienced this before. My doctor recommended a medicated shampoo, but I...

My daughter was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about five years ago.

Q. Dear Terry, “My daughter was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about five years ago. Her symptoms are pretty well controlled, but she can have flare ups that last several days or weeks. What are natural ways to help her...

My boyfriend struggles with “halitosis,” which is a nice way of saying bad breath.

Q. Dear Terry, “My boyfriend struggles with “halitosis,” which is a nice way of saying bad breath. He has a dentist appointment, but it’s not for several more months. What can he do in the meantime to help his breath?”–...

Which natural ingredients do you recommend for inner ear problems, like Meniere’s?

Q. Dear Terry, “Which natural ingredients do you recommend for inner ear problems, like Meniere’s? Thank you.” – Michelle H.

I recently stopped taking my anxiety medication with the help of my naturopathic doctor.

Q. Dear Terry, “I recently stopped taking my anxiety medication with the help of my naturopathic doctor. I started counseling and made some other healthy changes. Overall, I feel like I’m doing pretty good, but some days my anxiety seems...

My husband has been snoring for years.

Q. Dear Terry, “My husband has been snoring for years. I wake up several times a night due to his snoring. He tried the snoring adhesive strips and they didn’t make a difference. Are there any herbs or natural things...

At my last doctor’s appointment, I was told my iron levels were low-normal and I was almost anemic.

Q. Dear Terry, “At my last doctor’s appointment, I was told my iron levels were low-normal and I was almost anemic. I don’t eat a lot of red meat, which I know is a good source of iron. I would...

For the past two months both of my legs have become swollen.

Q. Dear Terry, “For the past two months both of my legs have become swollen. I had a lot of tests done and the doctors ruled out heart issues and other things. They don’t really know what is causing the...

My daughter started getting acne a couple of years ago.

Q. Dear Terry, “My daughter started getting acne a couple of years ago. She tried medication and topical creams, but they didn’t really help and actually irritated her skin more. I have been looking into natural options instead. What is...

I have all of the symptoms of low thyroid, but my lab tests are normal.

Q. Dear Terry, “I have all of the symptoms of low thyroid, but my lab tests are normal. I read that you can have thyroid issues and still have normal thyroid labs. My doctor isn’t concerned about my thyroid, but...

What natural options do you recommend for ulcerative colitis?

Q. Dear Terry, “What natural options do you recommend for ulcerative colitis? And what dosage?” – Neil M.

My knees are really stiff and sore in the morning.

Q. Dear Terry, “My knees are really stiff and sore in the morning. The stiffness usually gets better throughout the day. I’ve been trying to walk every day, which seems to help a little bit. What else can I do?”...

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