citrus. pros & cons.

i think it is important for the individual to weigh the benefits and the harms of eating citrus. the naturally occuring acid found in citrus can serious effect the enamel of one's teeth. brushing immediately after the acid makes contact with the teeth can help. some may be more supseptible for dental problems early on.

point: vitamin C is good, but teeth are vulnerable to the acid natually found in citrus.

sub point: consumption of orange juice has been linked to acne.

reccomdation: juice citrus and take care to avoid excess contact with teeth by using a straw directed to the back of your throat.

I am someone who supports using home remedies for acne instead of very chemically (and at the same time unnaturally) harsh acne curing products such as Accutane and other retinoids. Sure, these chemical products work faster, however, their risk of side effects aren't to be trifled with either!

One example is:

Lemon Juice (with rosewater) <- A very famous method is to apply lemon juice with the same amount of rosewater over the pimple or scar to eliminate them. It is natural all right, and ok to use if you don’t overdo it or else your skin will be very irritated from all the acidity and your acne WILL worsen.

For the ladies who have dark circles under their eyes. The best coverage is a concealer made by Clinique. It gives the best coverage and I have tried so many. Very reasonably priced and worth every penny.

I practically cured my acne I used to have through a raw food almost vegan diet,I injest rich living raw organic veggies and fruits raw nuts and seeds sprouts wild greens when possible and get sunlight,minerals and superfoods ex.goji berries raw chocolate,silica zinc etc,I stay away from most cooked dead food.living foods truley help!!detoxifing through juicing and alot of deep breathing.Check out David Wolfe on you tube!and go raw

hiii i have serious problem of acne on my face specially in monthlly preodical days i hav used benzoyl peroxide facewash from last about a year and cant get rid of this problem till now
plss suggest a effective and safe way to get out of it also i have some spots of acne even though i didnt peel it off soo i wanna clear and glowing skin plss suggest me

hi,i'm now 21,but i have a few wrinkles specially ender my eyes, so... is it too soon to use anti wrinckle creams??

thx

You ran an article on March 3,09 about taking aspirins. I am so glad I read the article. I started taking 325 mg of aspirins this Sunday, after being on blood thinners for two yrs. Thank you so much for perfect timing, so that I take the pill right. You two docs are very important to us (the readers). Thank you so much.

I will made sure that I pile up my shopping cart with all that was recamended by demotologist Amy. Thank you guess that will help save a lot of money.

Hi,
i have started eating a raw carrot once day after reading how good they were for skin ( I also eat an orange and sometimes an apple daily ).
However, i recently came across a number of articles suggesting that the body doesn't efficiently absorbe much of the nutrient/antioxidants in the carrots if eaten raw.
Is this true ? And am i therefore wasting my time ?
As I take the carrots to work , i find i have no time to steam them there, so munching on a raw washed carrot is my only option.
Your help would be appreciated

pEOPLE COMPLAIN OF DARK SKIN UNDER EYES. i HAVE IT ON THE INSIDE CORNER OF MY EYES NEXT TO MY NOSE. ANY IDEAS TO LIGHTEN IT ? mOST COSMETIC LIGHTENERS JUST DONT HELP AND LOOK CAKEY....HELP

pEOPLE COMPLAIN OF DARK SKIN UNDER EYES. i HAVE IT ON THE INSIDE CORNER OF MY EYES NEXT TO MY NOSE. ANY IDEAS TO LIGHTEN IT ? mOST COSMETIC LIGHTENERS JUST DONT HELP AND LOOK CAKEY....HELP

please if any one knows a good holistic skin care regimen for rosachea skin. creams, cleansers, supplements.

could you please tell me which wrinkle cream is the best one to use.Regards Jean
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The best cream of all creams are Virgin Olive Oil, especially the one that comes from the island of Crete Greece, also it is very cheap in comper with all those useless creams, All commercial creams are good only for the manufacturing industry but not for our skins, our skins need the appropriate nutrients mostly from inside in order to stay young,healthy and good looking, that's my opinion.
George.

I used to suffer from horrible black depressions but for me giving up the booze worked, I think I was using up all my happy hormones in one session of drink and suffered lows for week after. Do your best each day and let God take care of the rest.

could you please tell me which wrinke cream is the best one to use.

Regards Jean

could you please tell me which wrinke cream is the best one to use.

Regards Jean

There is an organic Green Tea that has the highest EGCG content of 95% and is equal to 10 cups of green tea in one serving. Nothing artificial, no alcohol and is the best tasting I have ever had. You can click on my name to see it.

I was happy to read your article. It would be nice if you could visit my website for natural cure remedies and let me know if you like my articles on health and fitness.

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Why can't you add sweetener to green teas?

I was surprised no body talked about bitters,which should be among the first things you take in the morning after a glass of water.In Africa we have vegs. & nuts bitters alot and if you need supplies, i can deliver.I enjoyed all your comments and thanks.

I was surprised no body talked about bitters,which should be among the first thing you take in the morning after a glass of water.In Africa we have vegs. & nuts bitters alot and if you need supplies, i can deliver.I enjoyed all your comments and thanks.

J. Enders,
You can drink Green Tea anytime you want too.Duh..
Do not add anytype of sweetners, and that includes the Fake ones also..

J Enders..

You can drink Green Tea anytime you want, Duh..Just don't put in anytype of sweetners, and that means the fake ones also..

a great way to a healthy life is to eat as much organic foods as you can.

This is for FADU--I have normal skin and use dermE alpha hydroxy lotion at night, followed by Burts Bees repair serum, and lastly Burts Bees carrot night cream. During the day I use Olay definity (or regenerist) moisturizer w/spf15. I also take cod liver oil each day. I have found this regimen to work the best, and I have supple skin. It has also helped to even out skin discoloration caused by the sun, when I was younger. Also, drink lots of water!!!

I learned to make a Matcha green tea smoothie at Whole Foods. They use two bananas cut up in small pieces, about two heaping teaspoons of Matcha, half a blender full of ice, and enough milk to almost cover the ice, about half an inch lower, and blend well. I have made the mistake of drinking this delicious smoothie past dinner time and it kept me up until way past dawn. Beware! They are not kidding when they call it an Energy Drink! It works much better than coffee. I get my Matcha from Mercola. com.

This is for Lori Ann posted on 4/28 about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.....
Think good nutrition, dark green leafy vegies and juices seems to help your condition, omega 3-6-9 1200mg daily, vitamin D any form and ginger internal and external in form of creams(read about it)All these natural source of nutrition will not cure you over night but it will help as long as your consistent and dont forget to exercise for 30min daily. I really hope this helps you, Feel good.

This is for Lori Ann posted on 4/28 about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.....
Think good nutrition, dark green leafy vegies and juices seems to help your condition, omega 3-6-9 1200mg daily, vitamin D any form and ginger internal and external in form of creams(read about it)All these natural source of nutrition will not cure you over night but it will help as long as your consistent and dont forget to exercise for 30min daily. I really hope this helps you, Feel good.

hi,dear doctor im a28 years of female i have 3 boys and 1 girl .the baby girl is 5 months old and now im preganant my preg is 3rd month of running but i dont want this pl, help

Hi,the information on Blood sugar control and skin care is greatly helpful. If the usage is explained in terms of simple preparation of food items, it would have been more useful for many.

The number one thing I found that made my skin glow, and so many people comment about it, is water. I drink ionized alkaline water. 3-4 quarts a day and my skin is clearer, less blemishes, smoother. This water comes from a "Catalyst" water ionizer hooked up to my kitchen faucet that filters and gives me negatively charged, high alkaline pH water.

It doesn't take a Ph.D in chemistry for one to do their own research (and there is plenty of it out there), and check things out, to find out that Aspartame (Nutrasweet) is a neurotoxin. There are plenty of testimonies of people who have suffered MS-like illnesses, among other strange symptoms, and even an increase of certain types of brain tumors, to know that Apartame is NOT good for the human body. Having a Ph.D in chemistry doesn't make up for a lack of medical/physical, and physiological, knowledge and experience when it comes to the actual effect of the chemicals (and their individual breakdown) on the body, on the cellular level, etc. Aspartame contains aspartic acid; safe in natural foods in property quantities but not in the amount and breakdown in the body when Aspartame is ingested. It also contains. It also contains phenylalanine and menthanol (wood alcohol), which is a known toxin. In the body methanol breaks down into formic acid and formaldehyde in the body, and in levels much higher than through natural means. Here is a link to an article (one of many available): http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/dangers.htm. You don't need a Ph.D in chemistry to know this stuff is bad for your body. Why take the chance?

Another excellent anti-oxidant is cherry juice concentrate. You can put 2 tbsp in some water or orange juice. It is full of helpful nutrients (vitamins and minerals). Also, a smoothie made with fresh or frozen blueberries and OJ. The darker the fruit the more rich in antioxidants it is. Dark grapes, etc.

A really helpful omega-3 is extra virgin olive oil. Don't cook with it because heat can destroy its good properties, but put it on your veggies when they're done steaming or on your salads. It is good for your arteries and in keeping bad cholesterol down, too.

For Omega's, you can also consume flaxseeds instead of fish. I'm surprised they didn't list it here. It's one of the main super foods and it does wonders for your skin.

DEAR SIR/MADAM,
HI I HAVE PROBLEMS ABT SO MUCH OF MY DARK CIRCLES.SO TELL ME THA REMOVE THAT BCOZ ITS HAS LONG TIME MEANS ITS LAST 8 YEARS.MY DARK CIRCLE HAS VERY DARK THATS WHY MY FACE LOOK LIKE A MARRIED WOMEN THAT AGE ABT 28 OR 29 BUT I M ONLY IN 21YRS SO GIVE ME THE PERMANANT SOLUTION ABT MY DARK CIRCLES.
KIND REMOVE THAT.

Thanks Josephine, you are so helpful....sue

Thanx so much, this is really helpful info and I truly appreciate .

Women are very delicate and so female skin is sensitive. It needs extra care in natural ways to avoid any allergy and bad reactions. Men also need to care their skin. Becacuse women also want soft and soothing sensational touch from their male partner. So I pay considerable attention to my skin as well.

Does being allergic to foods
have anything to do with
having a hard time loosing
weight?

Iam a 34 year old man suffering from baldness would like to know if hair transplant is safe and free from side effects

I found a great supplement containing wonderful antioxidants at www.acaiplus.com/31975, and they taste great.

This is to theonlyliveoneinhere:if you think we are retards and freaks, why do you read this stuff. We are just people trying to help out other people with advice that has worked for us. Take it or leave it, but you don't have to post such rude comments.

Regarding tingling and numbness sensations; it can be poor circulation for some reason, or due to side effects on some medication taken, or some problems in your nervous system. See your Cardiologist and if all is well he/she might refer you to a neurologist after a brain MRI. This might be due to an ischemic attack that you might not be aware of if left untreated can lead to a stroke. Just don't ignore this symptoms. Our body gives us mild warnings before any catastrophic event. Listen to your body's warnings. It is there for a reason.

SUE:Am a Lab Scientist. Re: Fasting Blood Sugar Testing, Blood sample has to be taken 8-12 hours after your last meal. Yes A1C is a better index for Diabetes monitoring yet you have to stick to similar testing method or equipment to be consistent on your sugar surveillance. You see, you want to compare apples to apples not apples to oranges.For Blood sugar and Cholesterol levels, Fasting samples are more close to realistic measurement because no diet is to be considered and the normal ranges established by the testing laboratory are from fasting samples in the region.For random sampling, you can do the testing of your blood any time but for better comparison it is better if you do your testing at a more consistent time.I hope that this answered some of your questions.

This is an interesting article!

TAKE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS DAILY ESPECIALLY STARTING AT AGE 40 FOR SKIN,EYES,BRAIN,LIVER,KIDNEY,HEART AND HYDRATE ALL THE TIME WITH REGULAR EXERCISE 15-30 MINS. DAILY. DRINK O2 BERRY WATER FOR OPTIMUM OXYGENATION AND HYDRATION. DON'T FORGET BREATHING EXERCISE ALONG WITH EYE EXERCISE.HERE'S TO GOOD LIFE AND ENJOY....BE HAPPY!

Thanks to all of you for your wonderful suggestions and advise. I am a new type 2 diabetic. I'm doing well after losing 50 lbs, but find the wt is coming off too slow. I'd like to lose 30 more lbs. My sugar levels are good, but I'm confused as to when to test. Before a next meal (at least 4 hrs- do I start timing when I start my meal..after meals , how long? Does snacking effect my numbers..such as an apple or orange after brkf and before lunch? If anyone can put this is plain English, plz do. My Dr. says no need t test since my A1c has been so good. Buy I have numbness and tingling in my feet and think it may be from the sugar levels. I eat very little sugar and few carbs.
All the literature I have read are 'vague' and not specific. Are fasting numbers (early a.m., before anything is consumed, even water or coffee, suppose to be lower than 120.?? I have never had one less than 110, and my A1c is 5.6....Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks.