Causes of Nail Splitting
I am 70-year-old woman, and for the last 2-3 years my fingernails have begun to split in a lateral manner. I take calcium, so I’m wondering what is causing this.
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Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). My main symptoms are bloating, gas and diarrhea. What dietary advice can you offer?
Detox Diets – Purification or Pure Fabrication?
What to know about detox diets
When headaches won’t go away
Women are three times more likely than men to get migraine headaches, in part because of the hormone estrogen. A number of different medications are available to prevent migraine and stop them when they first start.
Blue light has a dark side
Light at night is bad for your health, and exposure to blue light emitted by electronics and energy-efficient lightbulbs may be especially so.
Kidney Stones and Tea
I recently recovered from two kidney stone procedures. Is there a type of tea I can drink that does not promote kidney stones?
Picky Eating and Nutrition in Children
My 3-year-old son is a very picky eater. His menu consists of pizza, chicken nuggets, soup, waffles, macaroni and cheese and chocolate milk. His doctor says this is normal but I?m starting to worry that he is not getting the proper nutrition. Should I take him to a nutritionist?
Osteoporosis Strategies
I am a 58-year-old woman with osteoporosis. I take calcium supplements with vitamin D. (I’m scared to take osteoporosis drugs.) Should I stop the supplements and vitamin D in light of the new heart warnings? Should I eat lots of calcium-rich food instead?
Nipple Discharge
I am a 45-year-old female. I recently noticed dark greenish discharge from both breasts. What could be causing this?
Kidney Stones and Diet
I have developed kidney stones. Is there anything that I might be eating or drinking that could have caused them? I drink two to three cups of mint tea daily-could that be the problem?