Dear Dr. Taz,I am 52, went through menopause when I was 38-years-old and am still suffering from hot flashes. What can Ido? Answer: The symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes are signs of hormone instability. A South American herb, Maca, has been found to be helpful. Try taking 1 dropper or approximately 500 mg per day. Also, [...]
Dear Dr. Taz,I have been following your allergy information. My 11-year -old has terrible environmental allergies (no food allergies). He is hard to manage because he has no external symptoms. Just allergy shiners under his eyes and a fluid build-up in his ears with some post nasal drip and a sore throat. He has taken [...]
Dear Dr. Taz,I read on your website that you are also a trained pediatric ER specialist and a mom of young kids too! I have a baby and am wondering when does a fever constitute a trip to the emergency room? And will the guidelines change once he is a toddler, or over one?Answer: Fever is [...]
Dear Dr. Taz,Lately, I have doing better with my digestion, gaining a little weight, and feeling better in general. I am concerned about things I have heard about the consumption of grains contributing to problems with the brain, such as dementia and altzheimers. Dr. Perlmutter's book, Grain Brain, in particular talks about these effects on [...]
Dear Dr. Taz,I have a 12-year-old boy who was diagnosed with narcolepsy last year following his dad's deployment to Afghanistan. The MD recommended an anti-depressant and Ritalin, but I chose an alternative approach by using supplements: omega 3, chiropractic treatment, exercise and diet changes. I saw minimal changes and now the symptoms are more pronounced [...]
