Month: December 2015

Are colon cleansers good and/or safe to use? What brand is the best? What about acai berry products?

I am a 41-year-old man who is getting back into body building and considering a protein supplement. How many grams of protein can the body digest and use at a time?

Is diabetic neuropathy reversible? I’ve had symptoms for less than a year.

I have been taking meclizine for the past 7 days and I have blurred vision. Is this normal and when will it go away?

I am a 66-year-old man. What is the best exercise for a man my age and how often should I do it? Also, I know to call a doctor if I have chest pain when exercising, but what other symptoms should I be concerned about?

Is bike riding a good exercise? I ask because you are only using the lower part of your body.

Which foods raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels?

My stomach constantly makes noises – – loud enough for others across the room to hear. Is this gas? What can I do to stop or lessen it?

I take methotrexate as part of my treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Is it safe for me to get the H1N1 flu vaccine?

My daughter, 10, was diagnosed with high cholesterol. Are children now routinely screened for high cholesterol? What would you suggest for my daughter? Would she need to take medication for cholesterol at such a young age?