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#AskDrBob: Collagen

Editor — Fri, 25 May 2018 14:37:26 +0000

#AskDrBob – May 25, 2018

Hi Everyone!

These were the questions asked in this episode of #AskDrBob. Please click the blue box to view Dr. Bob’s answers. If you have any general health questions, please email us, askdrbob@druglessdoctor.com, and we will present it in an upcoming episode. Thank you!

Do you know of any remedies or aids for vitiligo patients? Mine developed from hypothyroidism/ Graves Disease which is under control now, but I keep have big vitiligo spots all over my body.

I have noticed through urine testing (contact), one with low tyrosine tend to have pigment issues.

I have a couple of questions I kindly would like to ask. When eating the beet in the beet juice is that considered eating the beet root?

I would only eat the fiber since it does not affect your blood sugar.

Is there any issue of getting too much iron every day drinking this juice if you are over 60 years of age?

It will impact your blood sugar.

Regarding the drink of lemon juice with water in the morning– is there a limit to how many days to follow. Does the increase in acid /citrus create a cancer vulnerability? Thank you.

I would prefer that the lemon juice come from the actual lemon (pulp). Lemon in warm water stimulates digestive movement. I would not drink concentrated lemon juice.

What do you take for the Parathyroid that is not functioning well? Too high calcium in the blood. heard you say it in the video but don’t understand? Where do I buy it? Thank you for your time.

I have noticed those with parathyroid issues often have low vitamin D levels, which causes the parathyroid to become active. I would suggest the vitamin D test. (More info in video)

Dr. Bob, you promote flaxseed oil – is it better than omega-3 fish oil?

I have discovered through learning from various sources. Plant-based oils are a better way to improve hormone function.

Thoughts on Collagen? And B-complex? And them together?

I use a protein product daily and a B vitamin. I take them in the general time period but not intentionally.

Do u recommend Histoplex AB for hay fever?

It does help, but the best way to handle allergies is no sugar, gluten, dairy, and peanut butter.

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#AskDrBob: Broken Bones

Editor — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:19:44 +0000

#AskDrBob – April 27, 2018

Hi Everyone!

A ski accident left me with a fractured clean break of my left femur. Yesterday, my orthopedic doctor. took an x-ray and my broken bones are not quite healed. I am allowed 50% weight bearing and see him again May 24th. The advice I got was take extra Vitamin C and D. I have been doing this already and I was wondering if you can add anything to this regime. Physio has come to the house and I faithfully have done the exercises and today I am allowed to get into the pool for just exercises for the knee since it is not bending too well. I am 76 years old and am not on any medication at all. I have real good health and I am ever so thankful for this. Thank you already for what you can add to my regime.

Please contact my office and I will have my assistant set aside a product for you. I may suggest a blood chemistry test to see how well you are absorbing nutrients. You may not have enough digestive enzymes. (More info in video)

Hi Dr Bob! I had my gallbladder removed when I was 35. What can I do to help my health without my gallbladder?

First, you need to make sure you are eating a ½ of a red apple per day, since your apple helps to remove bile. Next, you need a product to thin bile, and also a bovine bile supplement would also help, and one to support liver function. Contact Us for production information.

Any help with acid in the stomach?

Oftentimes, excessive acid is caused by not enough “organic” digestive enzymes from your own body. (More info in video)

What can I do to help treat hot flashes?

If you have hot flashes in the middle of the night, it may be a blood sugar issue, while during the day may be adrenal stress. (More info in video)

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#AskDrBob: High Cholesterol

Editor — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:55:31 +0000

#AskDrBob – March 30, 2018

Hi Everyone!

What can be done for polyps on gallbladder and liver?

The majority of gallbladder polyps from my research and harmless and composed of cholesterol buildup. (Product: Phosphatidylcholine)

If you have a large stone in the gallbladder, what can you eat to avoid having the gallbladder removed?

I would make sure you use proper oil. Some of the liver/gallbladder issues today are from individuals who have been on a low-fat diet. Eat a ½ red apple, one medium carrot, and ⅓ cup of beet fiber (Dr. Bob’s ABCs daily). (Product: Phosphatidylcholine)

How about high cholesterol and the liver?

Yes, the liver is part of the cholesterol loop. But it can also be caused by stress and a low thyroid – and eating margarine or other fake fats.

Some spider veins are genetic, can get them even in elementary school.

This was an interesting comment. Yes, school-age kids can have spider veins, etc. because they have a congested liver from either being the second child and a poor diet. All of this points to the increased number of kids who are now diabetics and have had their gallbladders removed.

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#AskDrBob: Girl Scout Cookies

Editor — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:49:00 +0000

#AskDrBob – March 16, 2018

Hi Everyone!

What do you recommend for a seventy-something man who is almost always cold all night and all day?We look forward to your response for all of us who deal with this.

The number one concern is probably subpar thyroid function. I would consider our thyroid panel, and then we treat the numbers accordingly.

What is up with the shake the head on the Girl Scout Cookies?

First, I do respect the Girl Scouts organization. However, the cookies they sell contain wheat and sugar, which can alter your health function.

I have adrenal problems and I used progesterone cream for years. Now I am 55 and I have been getting bio-identical hormones and taking progesterone by mouth from a doctor’s prescription. What do you think?

You may want to complete an Adrenal Stress Index Saliva Test, but you need to avoid all hormones to accurately test for progesterone levels. (More info in video)

Dr. Bob, would oranges cause cold sores?

Everyone responds differently to food groups. I personally do not promote oranges because they tend to create an alkaline state in the body which may interfere with calcium absorption. Your body needs calcium to prevent cold sores. (More info in video)

I am nearly always constipated and not sure what I can do to make a difference. I do not like taking laxatives.

The leading cause(s) of constipation, from my experience, includes not drinking enough water and eating enough fiber, plus a subpar thyroid function.

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#AskDrBob: Copper Toxicity

Editor — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:10:00 +0000

#AskDrBob – March 9, 2018

Hi Everyone!

What type of pans do you cook with? I’m trying to stay away from PFOA/PTFE chemicals.

I use stainless steel pans and a cast iron pan as well.

Any thoughts on how to heal copper toxicity?

Avoid wheat and soy, and you may consider a zinc supplement, as well as a Hair Analysis. (More in video)

How can I help my fatty liver naturally?

Simply put, avoid fruit, sugar, and medications.

Why do you not promote smoothies?

I do not promote smoothies because it alters your blood sugar levels.

What can I do for constipation?

Drink water, eat green vegetables, and make sure your thyroid is working optimally. (Phosphatidylcholine in video).

What can I do for adrenal health?

We recommend starting with an Adrenal Stress Index and a Hair Analysis and follow the numbers accordingly.

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#AskDrBob: Menopause

Editor — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:45:02 +0000

#AskDrBob – March 2, 2018

Hi Everyone!

What about in menopause when you have no progesterone? That is — stress, adrenals and cortisol?

I would support adrenal gland function and do your best to reduce stress and sugar consumption.

What is the best way to lower cholesterol naturally?

I would reduce sugar and stress (to the best of your ability), and eat my ABCs (½ red apple per day, 1 medium carrot, ⅓ cup of beet fiber).

I do not have any energy!!! What can I do to help bring it back; I am 55 years old—male.

Do your best to get to bed by 10p and avoid sugar and stress. (More info in video – Hair Analysis)

What foods aggravated liver function?

Nightshades, which are not “bad’ foods, can aggravate your liver. Radishes, also not a “bad” food, can place a demand on your gallbladder if it is congested. Also, anything that is fried, and sugar, aggravates liver function.

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#AskDrBob: Candida

Editor — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:12:36 +0000

#AskDrBob – February 16, 2018

Hi Everyone!

Dr. Bob, I have one more question! I’m hearing standard practice is to give Pitocin to mothers after the baby is born, but before the placenta is expelled. What I’m reading about Pitocin isn’t great. Is there something I can do instead? I understand hemorrhaging is the main reason they give this, but it seems potentially harmful as well. Thanks!

I do not know enough about it to give an expert opinion.

I am looking for relief for my husband who is suffering from Tinnitus. We have been researching taking a B complex, doing some exercises, etc. could Dr Bob address this please? Thank you.

It is often a food sensitivity. We have seen success with spinal correction to the upper neck, but I would avoid sugar, gluten, and peanut butter. We also use a product called AE-Mulsion Forte to help.

I am having thyroid and UTI’s the last three years; what is the cure?

The cure is to make appropriate lifestyle changes and add a digestive enzyme (contact), and a low thyroid can be a lack of iodine or stress. I go into this more in my “Drugless Guide to Balancing Female Hormones.” (More info in video)

Please tell me how, i can overcome oropharyngeal candidiasis, I had for years.

I would stop sugar and bread completely. Come and visit us in Cleveland or Naples.

So enjoy learning from your emails. Wondering what your thoughts are about tonalin or CLA for reducing belly fat. As I age, it seems harder to get rid of the fat in this area. It was recommended to me by a vitamin store. Thanks.

I have personally used CLA myself but everyone responds differently. We also use Gammanol Forte to help as well.

How does Dr. Bob feel about wearing sunglasses – should I wear them since I now have the cataracts?

I do not promote sunglasses for a variety of reasons – and cataracts are potentially caused by a calcium/phosphorus imbalance that I discuss in my “Guide to Prevent Surgery.”

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#AskDrBob: UTI

Editor — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:24:49 +0000

#AskDrBob – February 9, 2018

Hi Everyone!

I heard if you are prone to UTI you need to take a probiotic with an antibiotic to decrease the risk of a UTI. Can you please elaborate on that?

I have found that chronic UTI’s are often a result of individuals not having enough digestive enzymes. (More info in video)

Would you please explain the relationship between thyroid and broccoli? With the cruciferous vegetables being cancer fighters, I would really want to understand about not eating them when there is a thyroid problem.

Some individuals will say that it is a goitren, or a food that inhibits thyroid function. From my experience, most people do not eat enough cruciferous vegetables anyway. The real issue with thyroid health, is chlorine, bromine, and fluorine, which antagonizes iodine. I would eat steamed or sauteed broccoli – you may consider a thyroid panel.

I am a 55, a grandma, and mother of five, and am having terrible hot flashes. I didn’t have any for about six months or more, and they came back with a vengeance in January. I eat pretty much vegetarian/keto diet, exercise daily, and am not overweight, and do not take any medications. Can you help?

I would suggest a complete thyroid scan and/or urine iodine loading test. We typically see results with improved adrenal fat metabolism and/or thyroid function.

Is there was any danger or recourse in taking apple cider vinegar and liquid magnesium at the same time.

I know that any time you take one mineral without a balance, you may have an issue.

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#AskDrBob: Probiotics

Editor — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:42:02 +0000

#AskDrBob – February 2, 2018

Hi Everyone!

Is it okay to take probiotics while taking antibiotics?

It is not useful.

What is the difference between a cold and flu?

People with the flu will have a higher temperature. Please read below:

FLU vs. COLD

Flu symptoms often mimic cold symptoms with nasal congestion, cough, aches, and malaise. But a common cold rarely has symptoms of fever above 101 degrees. With flu symptoms, you will probably have a fever initially with the flu virus and you will feel miserable. Body and muscle aches are also more common with the flu. Sep 17, 2016

What are common cold symptoms?

Cold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat, which usually goes away after a day or two. Nasal symptoms, runny nose, and congestion follow, along with a cough by the fourth and fifth days. Fever is uncommon in adults, but a slight fever is possible. Children are more likely to have a fever with a cold.

With cold symptoms, the nose teems with watery nasal secretions for the first few days. Later, these become thicker and darker. Dark mucus is natural and does not usually mean you have developed a bacterial infection, such as a sinus infection.

When you wake up sneezing, coughing, and have that achy, feverish, can’t move a muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have cold symptoms or the flu?

It’s important to know the difference between flu and cold symptoms. A cold is a milder respiratory illness than the flu. While cold symptoms can make you feel bad for a few days, flu symptoms can make you feel quite ill for a few days to weeks. The flu can also result in serious health problems such as pneumonia and hospitalizations.

Dr Bob, I’m 60 male and I have to wear a contact in my left eye to read things up close. Or reading glasses. Is there anything I can take to help my eye get better or am I pretty much stuck with my contact or glasses? By the way my eye Dr says my eyes are really good, it’s just the up close reading is where my problem is. Thanks.

There are certain eye exercises you can do, but will not necessarily correct your vision.

Dr Bob, Is there anything a person can take to improve his eyesight such as having trouble to read things up close? I have to wear a contact in my left eye to read up close or wear reading glasses. Someone posted on Facebook they took Ocuvite vitamin for 3 months and they could read up close again without reading glasses. Any advice?

Please see above answer. I have noticed with patients who consume inflammatory-type diets, may have more vision/eye issues.

What are your recommendations for a tibia stress fracture?

Rest! Make sure you have enough calcium and digestion enzymes. It is important to allow your body the proper amount of time to heal – do not rush, rather, support.

What do you recommend for hemorrhoids? Contact us for product in video.

Supporting your liver should be your top priority.

Advice for 80 year old father with neuropathy—feet and legs?

Refrain from eating sugar, and add B vitamins.

What is a natural solution for dry eyes?

Iodine – either liquid or tablets.

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#AskDrBob: Blood Pressure

Editor — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:11:47 +0000

#AskDrBob – January 26, 2018

Hi Everyone!

What do you recommend for high blood pressure.

We typically see low magnesium in those with high blood pressure. There are other factors including: not drinking enough water, obesity, stress, and other nutrient needs.

Dr Bob what is your opinion on stem cell replacement?

I personally do not really know enough about it to make a comment.

I am looking for an option to get more healthy foods in my lifestyle. I drive on the road Monday through Thursday. I have a cooler but unfortunately some of the motels are very small so I’m lucky if I can fit four to five containers of food in my hotel refrigerator. I’m not able to handle nuts right now. I have a lot of histamine intolerance problems right now going on and I’m doing some functional medicine stuff so I have on limitations with food. They track me in a 2-mile radius and most of my route for rural routes restaurants are really not too much of an option because we want to stay away from fast food.

I recommend hard boiled eggs since the keep for up to five days, as well as carrots and apples. I would put the food you do take into containers that can stack in a refrigerator. (More in video)

What would you say the first few steps to helping someone’s immune system would be?

I would avoid sugar since it paralyzes your immune system.

I recently started having ringing in my ears? Any suggestions.

I would evaluate what you have been eating recently. I would also avoid dairy and sugar, and if you are stressed, add minerals.

As we begin a new year, with goals of improved/optimal health, do you have a shareable list of annual tests recommended for a general checking-in on ourselves – that we could print and take to our MDs, thus getting them from ordered in a way most insurances would cover – prior to consulting with you, or even working through the material in your books?

We encourage a Chem Profile, Urine, Thyroid, and more. (Contact Us).

Are there natural alternatives to artificial saliva, and viscous eye drops? For persons experiencing such problems from RX medication – or do we need to look deeper and support the liver, which is coping with said pharmaceuticals?

Artificial eye drops, etc. are best replaced by supporting one’s own function, including adding more iodine.

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