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Photograph of Woman doing Yoga Courtesy of Invictus999 Healthy Menopausal Woman Photograph Courtesy of Kathy Wynn Photograph of Rabbit in Clover Patch Courtesy of Jack Dagley Menopausal symptoms, primarily hot flashes, can be treated with vitamins, specific foods (soy), non-estrogenic herbs (which stimulate the body’s own estrogen levels) and phytoestrogenic herbs (natural non-hormonal agents that [...]

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I did a one hour radio show about homeopathy, supplements (including vitamin D and iron), Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Probiotics on Melanie Cole’s Health Radio. Last updated April 20, 2010 by Dr. Vee

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Lavender and Tea Tree Oils May Mimic Estrogen Effects in Boys A study published in  the New England Journal of Medicine suggested that the use of topical agents containing lavender oil and/or tea tree oil may cause breast tissue (called gynecomastia) to develop in young boys. This finding was reported by Clifford Bloch, M.D., a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Colorado at [...]

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  St. John’s Wort is a widely used botanical that has many interactions with commonly prescribed medications.  In fact the the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a  health advisory about St. John’s Wort. St. John’s Wort increases the level of enzyme system in the liver called the P450 system.  In medical school, the [...]

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    Coenzyme Q10 is a natural substance found in abudance in cells of the body that provides energy to the body and helps the immune system.  CoQ10 also acts as an antioxidant in the body.  Antioxidants are substances that attack and remove free radicals, dangerous substances which cause damage to cells and can eventually [...]

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I discussed homeopathy, supplements (including vitamin D and iron), omega 3 fatty acids and probiotics in kids on Melanie Cole’s Healthradio show. Last Updated January 30, 2010

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Here is my WJXT interview on . Last updated September 7, 2009 by Dr. Vee

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1.  Advanced Directives–Also known as a Living Will.  Includes your determination of your Healthcare Surrogate, or who you want to make medical decisions for you.  If you have a “DNR” form that specifies that you do not want paramedics to resuscitate you in the event your heart stops beating or lungs stop breathing, this should [...]

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Probiotics are live bacteria such as lactobacillus or yeast such as saccharomyces that treat colic, milk protein eczma and diarrhea due to antibiotics and infections.

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More adolescents in the US have Vitamin D deficiency than previously thought. Overweight African American adolescent girls are at highest risk for low levels of Vitamin D

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Did you know that taking probiotics will help prevent side effects related to antibiotics?   Antibiotics do not treat the common cold.  They do, however, kill the germs that cause sinus infections, skin infections and bladder infections.  But like everything else in life, antibiotics can have a downside.  They also kill the good bacteria that live [...]

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