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QUESTION 1: I got HBP and Andropause.  Can I take simultaniously ICE and Testosterone?  If there are some containdications, how can I treat it?   Alopecia (hair loss) is it one of the signs of male menopause?

Answer:  If I understand you correctly I think you are talking about BPH, which is enlargement of the prostate.  I’m not familiar with ICE but if you have an enlarged prostate you need to be careful with taking testosterone as this might make things worse if too much oestrogen or dihydrotestosterone is made from testosterone.  My sugggestion is to check thos out with your doctor and have all your hormones measured and monitored once you start treatment.  You also need to have a PSA blood test done, which is one way to tell whether you are having any problems with your prostate Hair loss is mostly genetic but can be related to hormonal imbalance caused by excessive dihydrotestosterone, the stronger male hormone which is made from testosterone.  Once again you should have your hormones measured by your doctor.

QUESTION 2: I have a sinus problem. Everything I eat is automatically converted into mucous ( a thick white fluid which keep falling down my throat all the time).  I can’t eat any cold or sour thing.  I can’t even take milk, chocolates, juices and dry fruits. Whenever I eat any one of them I have a bad throat and flu and my hair starts falling out.  Could you please suggest any remedy because I am very worried about my health and hair?

Answer:  You might be suffering from a gluten intolerance.  Gluten is found in wheat, rye, oats and barley.  It also sounds like you should avoid all dairy products.  A gluten intolerance can lead to hair loss.  What I suggest you do is find a doctor who can perform the appropriate tests to evaluate gluten intolerance as well as any other allergies you might have.  You might also be suffering from a hormonal imbalance and vitamin deficiencies and once again a physician can perform the necessary tests to identify these problems.

QUESTION 3:  My question is that I’m using leucostat for psoriasis and have been for six weeks.  The psoriasis is all over my body.  When do you think improvement will start or will it even work?

Answer:  Leucostat is a herbal compound that has modulating effects on the immune system which might have a positive impact on psoriasis.  This kind of remedy can take up to three months to work.  There are other factors you can look at when managing psoriasis.  I had a patient who had a very good outcome once we identified her food allergies, improved her liver function with a herbal tonic including st mary’s thistle and dandelion and treated abnormal germs and parasities in her bowel once again with the appropriate herbs.  Now this might not work for everyone with psoriasis but I would certainly encourage you to consult with a holistic practitioner who investigates allergies, organ imbalances and places you on the right diet that addresses your unique metabolic requirements.

QUESTION 4:   I had gotten 14 years ago an operation.   My ovary and uterus were taken out.   From that moment I have been using estrogen but I want to take anything natural. I have gotten problem with my liver and the doctor said must be because I have used estrogen for long time.   Please, could you tell me what I can do?

Answer:  his is a good time to have all your hormones measured.  Equally if you are overweight you might be suffering from a blood sugar imbalance, which is associated with what is termed a fatty liver and abnormal liver function.  Hormones can be administered in the form of creams and this might be the best way for you to take hormones if your levels are low.   I suggest you find a doctor who uses what is termed bioidentical hormone treatment as this would probably be the most appropriate therapy for you.  For example simply using progesterone cream might be all you need depending on your symptoms.

QUESTION 5: I was diagnosed with ALS in Jan. 2004. My symptoms started 5 years ago. Now I am in wheelchair, need two people to help me stand up, need 24 hr care.   I believe my neurodegenerative problem is due to toxic chemical exposures and specifically Pb (lead) during my work as process engineer.  Last week I did Dithizone Urine test and showed definite Pb.   I have sent my hair samples to a lab for quantitative analysis.  My physician and several neurosurgeons have done all sorts of tests without success.
I am searching for a good doctor who can administer EDTA treatment. Please advise.  

Answer:  ALS is also known as motor neurone disease, which is associated with progressive incapacity and problems with walking and using your upper limbs.  There are natural nutrients, which can help manage this disease.  

These include: 

1. Vitamin B12 in the form of methylcobalamin taken sublingually or via injection can ameliorate this illness.
2. Human growth hormone via injection or secretagogues, which stimulate growth hormone formation, may help with nerve regeneration and may lead to improvements.  However the support for this is extremely tentative.
3. Zinc and B vitamin supplements may be useful.
4. In men low levels of testosterone have been associated with ALS and therefore testosterone supplements may be beneficial.
5. Low magnesium and selenium may be implicated.  Low magnesium may accelerate aluminium uptake into the brain.  Heavy metals can be evaluated by means of a hair mineral analysis.
6. A standardized extract of the herb gingko biloba known as EGb761 in a scientific experiment has been shown to improve motor performance and survival in male mice who have ALS.

If you are after EDTA chelation treatment, which removes heavy metals form your body, for lead overload then you can try the website www.worldhealth.net who have a list of doctors who practice this treatment.

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