#AskDrBob-July 5th
July 5, 2013
Ask Dr. Bob July 5 2013
These were the questions that were asked in this episode of #AskDrBob. Here is the link to the video. Thank you for sending us your general health questions. We hope they make a difference in your life.
* Summer Grilling Tips- New recipes!
1. My daughter, 20, has been on birth control (bc) since she was 16 due to, what has been diagnosed as ovarian cysts and she thought she would also benefit her acne. After 4 years and changing bc pills 4-5 times, I am doing extensive research to try to help her. I believe now, that she may need a liver cleanse. I have learned that dandelion tea is good for the liver. I just need some more information. Her most recent bc prescription is causing headaches, fatigue and moodiness.
-Lack of iodine. 72% watching this video, don’t have enough iodine. In my experience, birth control pills can create liver distress.
2. In reading your web page, I saw the blog reference for men. My husband suffers from enlarged prostate and takes medication for that. Maybe estrogen is messing with his body too?
-Minimize soy. Add Calcium D-Glucarate, which clears estrogen out of your liver, and add vitamin B.
3. What are the best foods for colitis?
-I would eliminate dairy and gluten. Add cucumbers and tomatoes to your daily diet.
4. We live on the edge of the golf course. How much are we at risk? We do not walk or play on it. Our house gets extremely dusty. Is airborne a problem or just as it comes into contact with water?
-Definitely add Calcium D-Glucarate.
5. What do you recommend for serious pain caused by blepharitis of the eye? I can’t take most over the counter or pain rx’s as I vomit them. I’m a very active (was artist until this) person, 79 years young. Please help me. I’ve tried so many naturopathic preparations plus doxicycline for 3-4 month plus all of the over the counter ointments and drops to no avail.
-I recommend Agrisept, which I have been taking since the 1990’s. Questions to consider: Why did you have the infection? Limit your sugar and dairy.
6. What do you know anything regarding the Zyto Scan?
7. Almost five years ago I had thyroid cancer. They took my thyroid out, had oral radiation. I have been on the exact same dose & med. this whole time-levothroxine. I work out every day, eat very healthy & I am stuck with extra weight. I just had my blood work done in April, and the doctor I see for my vitamins said my levels are very low.
– A TSH T3 T4 test and GTA would help your thyroid function optimally.
8. What to do if young female has too much estrogen and not enough progesterone at end of cycle?
-Their liver is being overworked. They need iodine, which will be used by their ovaries to make progesterone.
High Estrogen=compromised liver
Add milk thistle and/or Livotrit. I take them everyday.
9. What are your thoughts on the blood type diet? Also I wondered if PH drops really work, especially with this hot temps.
10. Are there any specific foods that you believe are good to favor during the summer months?
-Focus on foods that cool the body. I do suggest cucumbers, and limit heavy protein cuts during this time.
