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By Dr. Beth Burch

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Body Care

Aloe vera gel especially soothing for sunburn.

Aloe vera has long history of use treating burns.

Alternative medicine for acne.

Alternative methods for treating psoriasis.

Boil acute staphylococcal infection of hair follicle.

Brown age spots or liver spots.

Carotene deposits in the skin, causing a deep yellow color.

Fingernails sometimes soft and split.

Getting rid of warts naturally.

Herbs for healthy skin.

Herpes breakouts decreased by avoiding foods high in arginine (chocolate, peanuts, seeds and nuts)

Herpes outbreaks

Hypothyroidism causing skin to be very dry.

Itching can have many causes.

Lemon balm effective treatment for Herpes.

Lysine to help inhibit replication of herpes virus.

Poison ivy (also poison oak or sumac) contact causes an allergic contact dermatitis.

Poor nail growth related to poor nutrition, especially lack of minerals.

Raspberry leaf tea.

Selecting the right massage therapist.

Varicose veins result of pooling blood.

Vitiligo is an absence of the skin pigment melanin.

Childrens Health

Boys experience growth spurt, 1-2 years after onset of puberty.

Chiropractic manipulation helpful in chronic ear infections.

Chronic ear infections.

Cleaning ear canals not recommend.

Common cause of infantile eczema is food allergies.

Contraindications to giving routine vaccinations.

Daughter experiencing periods of extreme thirst.

Diet and nutritional supplementation helpful in attention deficit disorder.

Does breastfed daughter need a calcium supplement?

Honey is a "no-no" for infants.

Infantile eczema is a difficult problem.

Is Arnica montana safe to take after plastic surgery?

Natural alternatives for mild dermatitis.

Night terrors affect 2-3% children.

Obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

Repeated ear infections.

Sports drinks to replace electrolytes.

Suffering from eczema.

Therapy for the autistic child

Type 1 juvenile onset diabetes.

Using any herb longer than a week not recommend in a young child.

Good Health

Allergic to chamomile tea.

Allergies to fish.

Allergy to food and plant molds in herbal supplements.

Allergy to rice.

Alternative suggestions for post-herpetic neuralgia pain.

Alternatives to long term anti-inflammatory use.

Alternatives to NSAIDs (non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs).

Asthma responsive to a number of alternative therapies.

Best approach with elevated cholesterol healthy diet and lifestyle.

Better sleep and massage is very helpful for fibromyalgia pain.

Bitter melon has history of use to regulate blood sugar.

Bladderwrack for weight loss

Caffeine may contribute to a number of health problems.

Calcium and magnesium for nocturnal leg cramps.

Can a massage therapist actually help?

Capsaicin for neuropathy.

Cartilage, blood vessels, and the eyes benefit from supplementation of proanthocyanidins.

Chelation as an alternative treatment for heart disease.

Chinese medical diagnosis vs. western medicine.

Chromium, biotin, vitamin E and zinc may help to increase insulin sensitivity.

Chronic abuse of amphetamines.

Chronic daily headaches can be debilitating.

Chronic fatigue syndrome requires comprehensive approach.

Common problems that causes excessive gas.

Concern over MMR vaccination.

Correlation between high magnesium intake and blood pressure.

Could coughing up blood mean cancer?

Crohn's disease responds well to holistic alternative.

Crystalline vitamin C to aid elimination.

Dairy products often increase mucus.

Dandelion (Taraxacum off.) best herbal diuretic with demonstrated activity.

Dental splints can be helpful in TMJ.

Detoxification and supplements for fibromyalgia.

Diet is very important in controlling gout.

Difficulty awakening in the morning.

DSMO for pain relief.

Eating disorders are complex.

Elevated liver enzymes.

Energy highs and lows after eating.

Ephedra contraindicated in anyone with heart disease

Ephedra is contraindicated in thyroid disease.

Excessive bruising on anticoagulant medication.

Family history of migraine headaches.

Fasting is a poor choice for losing weight.

Fat blockers do not distinguish between essential and non-essential fats.

Flu shot excellent idea for anyone at risk.

Food allergies that give me a very fuzzy head

Get a better diagnosis, specialist know what tests needed.

Getting off ephedra/ma huang supplements.

Ginkgo combined with aspirin or ibuprofen increases bleeding time.

Ginkgo for memory loss.

Glucosamine sulfate effective in reducing joint pain.

Good manufacturing practices for herbs and vitamins.

Gotu kola can help improve memory?

Grand mal seizures occur in epilepsy.

Grapefruit seed extract natural antimicrobial.

Green tea for weight loss.

Headaches perpetuated by use of analgesics (painkillers).

Healing happens within the body, mind and spirit.

Health benefits of green tea.

Heart rate greater than 100 is tachycardia.

Heat cramps result from loss of sodium chloride.

Hemorrhoids varicose vein of the rectum.

Herbal alternative to aspirin for inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Herbal supplements inhibit platelet function.

Herbs help alleviate the discomfort of heartburn.

Herbs that can be used as muscle relaxants.

Herbs that can increase my appetite.

Homeopathic remedy appropriate for nerve pain.

How long herbal tinctures last.

Hypertension can be controlled without medication.

I may have carpel tunnel syndrome.

Implications of eating expired vitamin C.

Iron deficiency anemia possible cause of chronic tiredness.

Irregular bowel movements, constipation and bloating.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) responds well to alternative therapies.

IV iron infusion.

Laxatives prevent absorption of vitamins and minerals

Liver support for Hepatitis C.

Low blood pressure can cause fatigue.

low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension.

Lower back pain from herniated disks.

Lump in the throat.

Magnesium supplements help decrease migraine headaches.

Magnetic therapies for MS

Maintaining healthy joints.

Malic acid with magnesium for fibromyalgia pain.

Meniere's disease can be disabling condition.

Milk thistle excellent support for liver.

Milk Thistle helps protect liver from toxins

Misusing Laxatives for Weight Loss.

Mycoplasma, the smallest free-living organisms.

N.D. stands for doctor of naturopathic medicine.

Natural alternatives for motion sickness.

Natural family planning is a reliable and healthy choice.

Natural ways to relieve bloating.

Nausea, lightheadedness and fainting episode.

Nettles for multiple sclerosis.

Night shift workers do best if simulate night during sleep.

Numbness and pins and needles sensation.

Nutritional support in periodontal disease.

Oligomeric proanthocyanidins helpful to strengthen blood vessels

Organic vs. inorganic nutritional supplements.

Painful spasms in the colon.

Paraffin wax machine for carpel tunnel syndrome.

Physical allergy to cold (Cold Urticaria).

Possible to be allergic to vitamins.

Potential toxicity of vitamins in high doses.

Prevention and treatment of migraine headaches.

Purity and content of vitamins.

Raynaud's phenomenon can be associated with other conditions.

Reaction to B vitamin supplements.

Rebuilding Cartilage

Recommended dosage for glucosamine/chondroitin.

Reestablishing normal bowel function.

Resources to find qualified alternative practitioner.

Rubella immunization.

Sensitive to the sun.

Severe iron-deficiency anemia.

Signs of hypothyroidism.

Simple measures that can help with emphysema.

Strong sugar cravings.

Sublingual allergy desensitization alternative to injections.

Sugar and caffeine aggravate fibromyalgia.

Supplements should be taken with food.

Supplements to Ease Surgical Procedures.

Swallowing large vitamin pills.

Swollen lymph nodes indicate disease process.

Too much vitamin B6 can be harmful.

Topical decongestant nose drops increased congestion when they are discontinued.

Treatment for low uric acid count.

Vasomotor rhinitis inflammation of nasal tissue.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) results in bright yellow urine.

Vitamin E and aloe vera help pain from shingles.

Vitamin E can increase bleeding time.

What does "standardized" extract mean?

What is the benefit of hibiscus?

Mens Health

Herbal alternatives to Viagra.

High blood pressure pills causing erection problems.

Most common cause of hair loss in men is genetic male pattern baldness.

Nutrients helpful increasing sperm count.

Saw palmetto, Pygium and Nettle root effective in BPH.

Sex drive after back surgery.

Mental Health

Alternative treatments for bipolar disorder.

Constantly exhausted.

Intuitive diagnosis detects energy blockages.

Is it safe to take kava kava and St. John's Wort?

Is L-tryptophan legal and safe to take?

Kava (Piper methysticum) effective for anxiety.

Melatonin and nocturnal panic attacks.

Multiple vitamin beneficial for stress.

SAM (S-adenosylmethionine) for depression.

Sensitivities to prescribed meds for depression.

St. John's Wort has low incidence of side effects.

St. Johns Wort for depression, more is not better.

Vitamin B12 for depression.

Womens Health

Simple measures help prevent menstrual discomfort.

25 and have never had an orgasm.

Acupuncture helpful for some women with morning sickness.

Anxiety associated with premenopause.

Anxiety related to PMS.

Breast fed baby may be sensitive to substances in diet.

Can Ginkgo biloba extract cause infertility?

Cervical dysplasia often Human Papilloma virus (HPV).

Depression often more pronounced premenstrually.

Emotional support during radiation treatment .

Facial hair growth in women.

Fertility after birth control shot or depot medroxyprogesterone.

Fibrocystic breasts show improvement by eliminating methyl-xanthines.

Flagyl for vaginal infections.

Food or drinks to avoided during pregnancy.

For women, sexual desire is often stimulated by feeling close to someone.

Gas and constipation are common problem in pregnancy

Hair loss can be treated with natural therapies.

Hair loss due to chemotherapy.

Help with cyclical mood swings while breastfeeding.

Herb and vitamin supplements after breast cancer.

Herbs interact with birth control pills

Herbs to induce labor.

Hirsutism increased hormonal response by hair follicles

Hormonal imbalance and depression.

Hormone replacement after hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy can precipitate migraine headache.

Insomnia with premenstrual cycle may be hormonal imbalance.

Irritation from shaving or other hair removal.

Is castor oil a safe way to induce labor?

Left breast has swollen and tender

Magnesium is very important to use with calcium.

Mammograms are a good screening tool.

Many foods can help alleviate menopause symptoms.

Maximize absorption of calcium for osteoporosis.

Miscarriage and tubal pregnancies.

Missed period after strenuous exercise schedule.

MMR vaccine before pregnancy.

Natural plant estrogens.

Natural progesterone cream helpful for alleviating menopausal symptoms

Natural therapies for PMS

Natural treatments for menstrual cramps.

Periods very painful and heavy.

Phytoestrogen use in estrogen-receptor breast cancer.

Preeclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension or toxemia of pregnancy.

Prenatal vitamins after birth.

Preventing constipation when taking calcium.

Preventing Osteoporosis

Question about personal hygiene.

Recurrent vaginal yeast infections and bacterial infections.

Saw Palmetto for women with hair loss.

St. John's Wort may impair milk production.

St. John's Wort may interfere with birth control pills.

substances around home that can be used as sexual lubricants.

Supporting healthy reproductive system after Depo-Provera.

Swelling of hands and ankles during pregnancy.

Things to help decrease milk production.

Vaginal dryness during sex.

Vitex in treating anovulatory menstrual cycles.

Vitex while breastfeeding.

Wide ranges of normal for desire and intercourse frequency.

Your milk won't go away until you stop nursing.

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