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My grandma has mobility issues and has to sit most of the day.

Q. Dear Terry, “My grandma has mobility issues and has to sit most of the day. At the end of the day, she has noticeable swelling in her ankles and feet. She is pretty stubborn and refuses to take any...

My husband finally agreed to start taking a multivitamin.

Q. Dear Terry, “My husband finally agreed to start taking a multivitamin. There are so many choices out there based on gender, age, etc. He is 55 years old and has some knee arthritis and a little extra weight. Is...

Last year I came down with a really nasty cold in late August.

Q. Dear Terry, “Last year I came down with a really nasty cold in late August. I want to prevent that from happening again and keep myself healthy for the whole cold and flu season. What natural medicines can I...

I was playing basketball a few days ago and took an elbow to the ribs.

Q. Dear Terry, “I was playing basketball a few days ago and took an elbow to the ribs. It wasn’t painful at first, but now it’s bruising and tender. What can I do to relieve the pain?” – Bobby G.,...

My husband has really bad heartburn.

Q. Dear Terry, “My husband has really bad heartburn. He’s doing his best to avoid the usual food and beverage triggers, but he still gets heartburn after almost every meal. Do you have any suggestions for him?” – Shirlynn E.,...

Do you have any recommendations for getting rid of eye floaters?

Q. Dear Terry, “Do you have any recommendations for getting rid of eye floaters?”– Jakob B., Minnetonka, MN A. Dear Jakob, Eye floaters can be due to many issues: injury, surgery, conditions like diabetes, and aging. Floaters can indicate damage...

I started having restless leg symptoms about three years ago.

Q. Dear Terry, “I started having restless leg symptoms about three years ago. I’m not sure what caused it, but it’s really starting to disrupt my sleep and overall comfort. How can I get rid of restless legs?” – Andi...

Is there anything natural I can take for my allergies?

Q. Dear Terry, “Is there anything natural I can take for my allergies? I have been on medications, but they make me feel really tired and don’t last all day. My allergies are the worst in the spring and summer.”–...

I get cold sores a couple times a year that can take weeks to go away.

Q. Dear Terry, “I get cold sores a couple times a year that can take weeks to go away. Is there anything I can take to help prevent these outbreaks from happening?”– V.U., Carolina, PR A. Dear V.U., When it...

Are there any natural remedies for erectile dysfunction?

Q. Dear Terry, “Are there any natural remedies for erectile dysfunction?” – R.Z., Los Angeles, CA A. Dear R.Z., An estimated 30 million American men deal with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). When it...

I have high blood pressure and have been on medication for about six years.

Q. Dear Terry, “I have high blood pressure and have been on medication for about six years. I take at-home blood pressure readings at least once per day. I notice that when I’m anxious or stressed, my blood pressure goes...

What can he take to help prevent the hemorrhoids from getting worse?

Q. Dear Terry, “My husband had hemorrhoid surgery a few years ago. A few months ago, he noticed that he was having hemorrhoid symptoms again. Luckily, his symptoms are very mild, but he’s afraid he’ll have to get surgery again....

I got really bad gastrointestinal upset last summer after drinking what I think was contaminated water.

Q. Dear Terry, “I have a few remote camping trips planned this summer. I got really bad gastrointestinal upset last summer after drinking what I think was contaminated water. I upgraded my water filter and made some other changes. Are...

How can I heal carpal tunnel without surgery?

Q. Dear Terry, “How can I heal carpal tunnel without surgery?”– Sylvia G., Tyler, TX A. Dear Sylvia, Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in the hand(s) because of pressure on the median nerve in the wrist(s)....

What are some ideas to help manage shingles?

Q. Dear Terry, “What are some ideas to help manage shingles? The medicine the doctor gave me isn’t working and I’m miserable. Please help!”– Karl V., Concord, NH A. Dear Karl, Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus, which...

Are there any new ingredients you are really excited about?

Q. Dear Terry, “I know you travel all over the world learning more about natural medicines. Are there any new ingredients you are really excited about? If so, what are they good for and how much should you take?” –...

“I started taking vitamin D last fall for overall health. Do I need to keep taking vitamin D during the summer?

Q. Dear Terry, “I started taking vitamin D last fall for overall health. Do I need to keep taking vitamin D during the summer? I’m outside more during the summer, but not every day.”– Noelle R., Grand Rapids, MI A....

My prostate specific antigen (PSA) level has been increasing over the last several years.

Q. Dear Terry, “My prostate specific antigen (PSA) level has been increasing over the last several years. My doctor doesn’t seem that worried since I’m in my 70s and don’t have any symptoms. Is there anything I can take to...

I am in my 40s and have borderline high cholesterol.

Q. Dear Terry, “I am in my 40s and have borderline high cholesterol. My doctor suggested going on a statin, but I don’t want to do that. I want to try other options first. What natural remedies do you suggest...

Is there anything I can take to bring my cortisol levels down?

Q. Dear Terry, “I have been dealing with some issues that I think are related to high cortisol. I recently went through a really stressful period and that’s about when my symptoms started. I made an appointment with my doctor,...

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