#AskDrBob: April 15th

#AskDrBob-April 15th, 2016

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

What is it (canola oil) made of?

Officially, rapeseed oil. I do not use it.

I am 26 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I have gestational diabetes and have had it with my other 2 pregnancies but this pregnancy is proving to be difficult in keeping my levels under control using diet, actually only my fasting level has been the only one out of range. Fasting levels are staying around 107. Is there anyway to lower them without taking insulin? My Ob/gyn put me on insulin 4 units at night but I just haven’t been able to get myself to start it. I have been working with a holistic Doctor and chiropractor. I am on supplements from both. I understand if you cannot help.

We use a chromium product called Cr-Zyme and an alpha lipoic acid supplement as well. (More info in video)

Please explain the benefits of taking MSM, I want to take it for my gut health, and to stop my hair shedding hair growth. Is this ok?

Sulfur is the basic building block for connective tissue in your body. Eggs, onion, garlic, and broccoli are all sources of sulfur-based foods.

I am currently am on birth control (azurette) due to my lack of trust in condoms. I have done some research on a hormone free approach to reliable birth control. I have found Paragard which is a copper IUD. It’s almost guaranteed that I will have horrible periods as a side effect. Is there a different reliable birth control that you suggest, or will there be a way for me to naturally cope with the heavy periods?

Heavy menses from my experience is always a compromised liver, since it’s not able to process the estrogen. One recommendation is B vitamins, Ca-D-Glucarate, and a castor oil pack. (More info in video).

Any feedback about Himalayan salt?

I do not know enough about it.

How do I remove liver spots on my body?

You need to begin to clean your liver. You can do this with milk thistle and/or a castor oil pack. (More info in video).

Any suggestions for leg cramps primarily at night?

We have found calcium and Celtic Sea Salt improves leg cramps during this time. You may also consider adding vitamin D.

I have had dark circles under my eyes as an adult at least 30 years. I have tried everything to lessen them. I read that sometimes food can affect that.  Could you give me an idea of which food might contribute to these?

We have seen wheat and dairy cause this concern.

I recently saw an episode of the cable show ‘Monsters Inside Me’ that followed an elementary school aged girl that got diagnosed as PANDAS syndrome. I happened to meet someone with a child also diagnosed as PANDAS, being handled as ‘psychiatric’, and no one sure what to do next. What kind of specialist should they look for, and what kind of holistic professionals could support recovery together with drug-based treatment?

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) describes a hypothesis that there exists a subset of children with rapid onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or tic disorders and these symptoms are caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS).

We use Agrisept-L in our practice, also make sure you proper probiotics in your body. More info in video.

Why do patients on chronic steroid drugs like Prednisone develop a pot-belly, and what can they do to make it go away?

I go over these body types in my “Drugless Guide to Balancing Female Hormones” and “Men’s Health-The Basics”. It’s important to help support your adrenal glands (stay away from sugar).

Are there any tests to determine if molds in the environment are making someone sick? A local hospital told me there is no such category of RAST test, and the pulmonologist had no ideas either, other than finding an environmental testing lab to analyze a specimen of the mold. (Very expensive – over 1k).

You can contact us for the saliva test we discuss in video.

White spots on arms, are they sun related?  

You may have a liver issue. (More info in video). Tyrosine is discussed.