Q: I have really horrible, painful periods. Ibuprofen doesn’t even touch them. Help! A: Run-of-the-mill menstrual cramps are caused by clots of tissue (the monthly shedding of the uterine lining, called the endometrium) pushing through the muscular cervix at the base of the uterus. I prefer 500–1000 mg of magnesium two to three times daily Read More
Herbs and other natural solutions for gallstones One of my clients was diagnosed with gallstones and her primary doctor suggested that she have her gallbladder removed, adding that the gallbladder “has no purpose.” This is not entirely true. The purpose of the gallbladder is to store a small repository of bile, which serves many important Read More
Natural solutions for shiny, frizz-free tresses Can’t seem to do anything to improve the texture of your dry, frizzy hair? Don’t want to use salon chemicals? Take care with dry hair. Dry hair is more prone to breaking and splitting than oily hair, so you need to treat it more gently. Never brush your hair Read More
