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Question: I have a bad case of the shingles with a lot of pain.  Can you suggest anything to help?  B. R. – Carson City, NV  Answer: Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating in th … read more

Question: Are plastics linked to cancer?  How much plastic is released from the containers we use?  Some of my plastic containers are designated safe for microwave ovens, but I am guessin … read more

Question: What is the safest way to get rid of heavy metals?  S. A. — San Anselmo, CA  Answer:  Heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, thallium, chromium) are one of our biggest health p … read more

Question: Why are synthetic vitamins not good for you?  G. D. – San Antonio, TX  Answer: There is nothing wrong with a synthetic vitamin so long as the synthesis produces a molecule that is iden … read more

How Gut Bacteria Influence Blood Pressure (And Why Salt Isn’t the Whole Story) As scientists continue to study the trillions of microorganisms living in our intestines—collectively known a … read more