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QUESTION 1:
About 5 years ago I noticed some white
spot in my legs and some discoloration in my face, which
is not much noticeable now. I visited a skin specialist
and he said is Vitiligo and there is no cure for this
decease but he did prescribed me some liquid to be
applied on the skin and then stay in the sun for 30
minutes. This treatment made my problem worse. I am
taking all kind of vitamins, including folic acid and
selenium but the problem continues.
I am so desperate because of these horrible white
patches in my skin.
Could you please tell me if there is any hope in
recovering the colour of my skin?
Is there any treatment that you know I can
follow, or is there any doctor that has discovered a
cure for vitiligo?
Answer:
Recent scientific evidence indicates that a drug
called tacrolimus used topically leads to repigmentation.
While these trials were done on a small scale
this news is very exciting.
You would have to get you doctor to prescribe
this medication, which can then be reformulated by your
pharmacist into a topical treatment.
Please let me know whether this is successful.
QUESTION 2: I am taking .175 Synthroid
each day. I recently purchase Priority One Thyroid
Plus. Will you tell me what strength that would be
in comparison to Synthroid?
Answer: From
my research it would appear that two tablets of this
supplement taken in the morning would be a reasonable
substitute. You should monitor your response and
increase your dosage if you start to manifest symptoms
of low thyroid function.
However I would suggest that you institute this
kind a changeover under the guidance of your doctor.
QUESTION 3: My testes and penis sometimes
ache. I
have had cystoscopy etc and this condition has been
called referred pain from elsewhere.
There are no visible signs.
Any ideas?
Answer: I
have had one patient who manifested a similar complaint
and when I removed yeast from his diet and put him on a
programme to treat what is known as candidiasis or yeast
overgrowth his symptoms abated and he was extremely
grateful. This
could be your fundamental problem and I suggest that you
find a physician who is familiar with this approach and
give it a go.
QUESTION
4: I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis
of the back. I
was given celebrex and panadeine forte to take for the
pain and I also take osteoeze everyday, but this doesn't
seem to be helping.
Can suggest anything else that may help. It was
suggested by a friend to take Cosamin DS as the
chondroitin is made from bovine and it may help. What do you suggest? When
I am working at my job the pain is unbearable. I use heat packs for some of the days, as I hate taking
too many painkillers.
I get a bit of relief if I rest, but I can only
do this on the weekends. Can you help please?
Answer: I presume you have reviewed all the options
with your doctor including the surgical and non-surgical
approach to this condition.
This can be an extremely painful disorder and my
heart goes out to you, as the suffering can be immense.
You can try supplements, which contain chondroitin and
glucosamine sulphate, as these may be helpful.
QUESTION 5:
I have recently moved to the USA and my question is do
you know of a doctor here near San Diego who practises
like you do? Can
you tell me of something I can take for high blood
pressure? I’ve
always had a very good pressure but now all of a sudden
my blood pressure is 150 over 106.
Answer:
If you contact a college based in Melbourne,
Australia called the Australian College of Nutritional
and Environmental Medicine on 3-95896088 they have a
database of all the doctors around the world who
incorporate a similar approach in their clinics. You should have your hormone levels assessed especially
testosterone, thyroid hormone and insulin.
Weight loss, meditation, exercise, eating five
serves of fruit and vegetables daily as well as
supplements of vitamin C and coenzyme Q10 might prove
helpful. Whatever approach is adopted you would have to
ensure that your blood pressure is maintained in the
normal range.
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